TORONTO, Oct. 31,
2023 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master Entertainment's
(www.spinmaster.com) new, fantasy-adventure children's series,
Unicorn Academy will debut on Netflix globally
Thursday, November
2nd. The original, animated series will
transport audiences to a magical world as they follow Sophia™ on
her journey from ordinary to extraordinary. The epic adventure
begins with a 72-minute movie premiere and eight, 22-minute
episodes reaching audiences on Netflix globally and in 30
languages.
"The world of Unicorn Academy is officially unlocked and
ready to welcome audiences in to meet the students as they discover
their destinies as Unicorn Riders and explore the unbreakable bonds
with their unicorns," says Jennifer
Dodge, Spin Master's President of Entertainment. "Kids are
going to fall in love with the magical series, which is just the
tip of the iceberg. We are building out a complete franchise
ecosystem, that will dive deeper into the lore of the world through
ancillary content, toy play and consumer products for fans."
Unicorn Academy is the boarding school of every
kid's dreams. Located on Unicorn Island, Sophia Mendoza and the rest of the freshman
class must bond with a unicorn to unlock their magical powers; only
then can they learn to become revered protectors of the island and
its magic - all while balancing classwork and navigating new
friendships. The series is adapted from The New York Times bestselling book series originated
and published by Nosy Crow, written by Julie Sykes and published in North America by Penguin Random House.
Follow the adventures of the diverse characters including:
- Sophia Mendoza (a.k.a.
The Rebellious One) who stands out, not just because she's a
free-thinking individual who always does things her own way, but
also because she isn't afraid to break the rules… especially in her
quest to uncover the truth.
- Ava Banji (a.k.a. The Eternal Optimist) is Sophia's very
enthusiastic and delightfully kooky best friend whose bright,
optimistic personality is impossible to dim.
- Layla Fletcher (a.k.a.
The Brilliant Problem-Solver) the brightest, shiniest academic star
that the Academy has ever seen with an encyclopedic knowledge of
all things unicorn, and a unique interest in all things Unicorn
Island.
- Isabel Armstrong (a.k.a
The Competitive Warrior) by far the most athletic student at
Unicorn Academy, she excels at unicorn riding and has become quite
used to winning and as a result, extremely competitive.
- Valentina Furi (a.k.a The
Mean-Girl-ish) is a feisty fashionista that brings the heat to
Unicorn Academy. Her over the top personality really
shouldn't come as a surprise as she constantly reminds anyone who
will listen, her ancestors were some of the original unicorn riders
that founded the Academy centuries ago.
- Rory Carmichael (a.k.a.
The Fun-Loving Prankster Goofball) is an outgoing, lively student,
who loves to have fun. YOLO to the core, Rory clearly lives in the
moment and his good-nature and positive vibes means Rory gets along
with everyone.
Then there are the unicorns, roaming throughout Unicorn
Island – from the meadows to the forests, to the distant deserts –
majestic unicorns of all shapes, sizes, colors, and magical powers.
These powers can only be unlocked by bonding with their Unicorn
Rider.
Follow the adventures at:
UnicornAcademy.com
YouTube @UnicornAcademyOfficial
Instagram @UnicornAcademy
Facebook @UnicornAcademy
TikTok @UnicornAcademy
About Spin Master
Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is a leading global children's
entertainment company, creating exceptional play experiences
through its three creative centres: Toys, Entertainment and Digital
Games. With distribution in over 100 countries, Spin Master is best
known for award-winning brands PAW Patrol®,
Bakugan®, Kinetic Sand®, Air
Hogs®, Hatchimals®, Rubik's Cube®
and GUND®, and is the global toy licensee for other
popular properties. Spin Master Entertainment creates and produces
compelling multiplatform content, through its in-house studio and
partnerships with outside creators, including the preschool
franchise PAW Patrol and numerous other original shows,
short-form series and feature films. The Company has an established
presence in digital games, anchored by the Toca Boca®
and Sago Mini® brands, offering open-ended and
creative game and educational play in digital environments. Through
Spin Master Ventures, the Company makes minority investments
globally in emerging companies and start-ups. With over 30 offices
in close to 20 countries, Spin Master employs more than 2,000 team
members globally. For more information visit spinmaster.com or
follow-on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @spinmaster.
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