Milkshake!, the preschool programming strand by Channel 5, will premiere The Woohoos!, a brand new animated series that follows four best friends as they explore Wise Island, on Saturday 16th November 2024 at 7:25am. Following launch, viewers can catch all-new episodes every Saturday and Sunday at 7:25am (7:30am from 23rd Nov.).
The Woohoos! (52 x 7′) is an upbeat preschool comedy that follows Wynona the puffin, Iggy the wolfhound, Scotty the highland bull, and Elli the hare as they wonder at the natural world all around them. Each episode brings an exciting ‘Ooo” moment, a new discovery that needs explaining, and then when the characters find the answer they say “Woohoo!” Kids can “Ooo” and “Woohoo” while watching their new friends pack in their day full of adventure, making each other laugh as they all explore the Woohoos’ homeland of Wise Island together.
In the series premiere "Invisible Woohoo," the four best friends start to explore Wise Island, beginning as they investigate a voice coming from a tunnel. Additional episodes include "Wonky Carrot," in which Ellie digs up a funny-looking carrot and the friends find out why some carrots grow wonkily (and that it doesn't stop them being delicious!), and "Shy Bats," where Wynona meets some bats and wants to play with them, but they fly away, and the gang discovers that bats sleep during the day and play at night.
Commissioned by Milkshake!, The Woohoos! is directed by Kitty Taylor, executive produced by Karina Stanford-Smith, Snipple Originals director, and produced in London-based Snipple’s animation studio. Kids and family distributor 9 Story Distribution International holds the worldwide rights outside of the U.K. for The Woohoos! and recently showcased the series at MIPjunior in October.
Taking its first steps into licensing, Snipple Originals has engaged Hampshire-based licensing agency Brands with Influence to start developing a global consumer products programme for The Woohoos!. The Wyld Bunch has also been engaged to develop social media strategies that drive brand awareness and promote product launches and retail activations for the brand. “We will deliver a truly 360-degree licensing program across every consumer touch point, both digital and physical,” says Karina Stanford-Smith, director of Snipple Originals.
About Milkshake!
Channel 5’s Milkshake! is home to some of the world’s favourite pre-school characters. Channel 5 broadcasts children’s content for 2-5 year old’s between 6am-9am everyday and is the top-rated commercial block for kids 4-15. Milkshake! features a range of stimulating, diverse and engaging programmes that include strong character-led animation, live action series, factual entertainment and presenter-led high-quality studio and musical entertainment, also available non-stop via on-demand service, My5, Paramount +, a magazine and a touring Milkshake! Live theatre show. Popular, award-winning shows include Peppa Pig, PAW Patrol, Rubble & Crew, Fireman Sam, Thomas & Friends, Milkshake! Monkey, The Adventures Of Paddington, Pip & Posy, Milo, Pop Paper City, Tweedy & Fluff, Mixmups, Odo, Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom, Sunny Bunnies, Reu & Harpers’ Wonder World, Cooking with The Gills, Animal Care Club, Go Green with The Grimwades, The World According To Grandpa, Meet The Experts, Mimi’s World, Sesame Street Mecha Builders, Brave Bunnies, Oggy Oggy, and upcoming The Woohoos and Stan & Gran. For further information visit www.milkshake.tv
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Originally published: November 11, 2024.
Additional sources: Animation Magazine, Kidscreen.
