FUTURE CHICKEN HATCHES A NEW PARTNER FOR EARTH MONTH

 

FUTURE CHICKEN HATCHES A NEW PARTNER  FOR EARTH MONTH ADDING KNOWLEDGE KIDS TO ITS FLOCK

Vancouver, BC, March 27, 2024 - Wind Sun Sky Entertainment (WSS), pioneer in multi-platform entertainment, has partnered with Knowledge Network’s Knowledge Kids, a leading Canadian pubcaster, to expand the reach of FUTURE CHICKEN, a climate justice initiative for kids (6-10).

FUTURE CHICKEN is a groundbreaking universe for children that aims to counter climate “doomism” by offering a variety of entertaining and educational experiences. The initiative launched in late 2023 in multiple formats including; 150+ ecotainment shorts,  a mixed media comedy series, a co-listening podcast for families, two Roblox experiences and a website with educational materials to start. 

“The world can be a scary place when it comes to climate change, especially for kids. FUTURE CHICKEN was created to help them feel ‘planet positive’,” said Catherine Winder, CEO of WSS. “Through comedy forward, fun stories Future Chicken is designed to activate kids to have agency and hope when it comes to the future of our planet. This partnership with Knowledge Network will allow us to reach even more kids and families across Canada.”

“Knowledge Kids is committed to offering shows that inspire and help kids learn about the world around them through cooperation, empathy, friendship and problem-solving,” said Michele Paris, Senior Manager of Children’s Programming for  Knowledge Network. “FUTURE CHICKEN fits perfectly into our line to inspire kids, and their parents, about planet positivity and we’re excited to introduce this fun universe to our viewers.”

FUTURE CHICKEN is a world filled with funny and imaginative characters helmed by a time traveling, eco-champion chicken named  Potato, also known as “Future Chicken”.  Potato  is joined by a diverse cartoon team of loveable planet protectors including Persa, an electric catfish fascinated by fascinators, Frittata, a joke-cracking egg with talking rocket pants for flight, Worm, a soil connoisseur worm and an eco-detective mushroom, Bello, with a penchant for gossip and a passion for cyclical regeneration.

On Knowledge Network, kids will get to experience this fun-loving  ensemble of  characters through The Future Chicken Today Show, a dynamic comedy series filled with music and games  featuring lively interviews with notable guests who visit the future to provide inspiring yet honest perspectives on the global environment. Also streaming  is a series of eco-tainment shorts starring Future Chicken’s planet protecting team that fuses  mixed media with edutainment, and a huge dose of hilarity. Vignettes spotlighting kids reporting on the good things happening today, called Planet Protecting with Potato, will also air.

Future Chicken  is a joint-project between Wind Sun Sky Entertainment and the  Ontario Water Centre/ClearWater Farm, and is supported by the Shaw Rocket Fund. To learn more about FUTURE CHICKEN visit the website, YouTube Channel and Roblox.

About Wind Sun Sky Entertainment

Wind Sun Sky Entertainment (WSS) is a Canadian multimedia company led by former LucasFilm executive, Catherine Winder (Invincible, The Angry Birds Movie 1 & 2, Star Wars: The Clone Wars). Based in Vancouver and Los Angeles, WSS works at the intersection of storytelling, crafting compelling multi-platform narratives across Broadcast, YouTube, Gaming and Interactive Platforms. 

 

With a portfolio of projects ranging from the adaptation of Invincible into the hit Amazon Prime series to the co-development and producing of Psi Cops - Adult Swim Canada’s inaugural original animated series, to the adaption of hit musical app My Singing Monsters into a live animated event series, HEXBUG's JunkBots Web Series and Game, and Camp Bonkers, an original first of its kind multi-platform property that includes a Roblox Game, an app, a kids' variety show and a pioneering Twilight Daycare Roblox Series, WSS has an unwavering commitment to pushing the frontiers of storytelling and technical ingenuity.

The Studio has teamed up with the OWC/Clear Water Farm to create the multi-platform digital universe for kids intended to combat climate doomism called Future Chicken. To learn more about Wind Sun Sky Entertainment go to https://windsunsky.com

About Knowledge Kids

Knowledge Kids is a safe, trusted environment with the best and brightest shows for kids aged 2-8, brought to you by Knowledge Network, British Columbia’s viewer-supported public broadcaster. Free and commercial-free, Knowledge Kids is broadcast in B.C. on Knowledge Network and across Canada via the knowledgekids.cawebsite and Knowledge Kids streaming video apps, available for iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku and the Amazon Fire Stick. For more information, visit knowledge.ca or knowledgekids.ca or follow Knowledge Kids on Facebook. 

About Ontario Water Center (OWC)

Ontario Water Centre and ClearWater Farm is a 10-year-old educational charity inspired by water; a hub for ecological innovation and leadership development that engages with young people through science, technology and the arts. Learn more here: https://clearwaterfarm.ca

About the Shaw Rocket Fund

The Shaw Rocket Fund is a vital partner of the Canadian children’s media sector in offering children robust, world-leading content on all platforms. The Rocket Fund invests in and supports Canadian-made media that reflects Canadian values and diversity, and most of all respects and speaks to children, while positively showcasing Canadian leadership on the world stage. By working with producers, regulators, and governments, the Shaw Rocket Fund aims to make quality content for kids a global priority. Since its inception, the Shaw Rocket Fund has invested over $281 million to support the production of Canadian media content for children, family, and youth audiences worldwide. To learn more about the Shaw Rocket Fund, go to rocketfund.ca.