Now remastered and restored in 4K, the award-winning animated series The Raccoons is experiencing a remarkable resurgence as it approaches its 40th anniversary.
Four decades after its debut, The Raccoons continues to resonate with kidult audiences and new fans with its everlasting message of environmentalism and social consciousness.
Originally sold to over 180 leading broadcasters – including BBC1, Disney Channel US, CBC, SuperRTL, Fox LatAm, France Télévisions, Mediaset, TVNZ, SABC, Turner Boomerang Europe, ITV, MBC, Teletoon, and RTVE – the series has been experiencing an incredible resurgence after the remastering of the legacy series from the original 35mm film to 4 K+.
Run With Us Productions, the company behind the creation of this outstanding IP, has now licensed the legacy series to nearly 40 territories globally In Canada, distribution is managed by Corus’ Boomerang Canada, Pluto, and Bell Media’s CRAVE; in the UK, The Raccoons is distributed by ITVX and Britbox; in Latin America, by Pluto; in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, and the UK by The Roku Channel; in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland by Dolphin Media. In Russia and the Baltic States, it is handled by Cartoon Classics.
Due to its increasing success, the company is also partnering with new licensees worldwide in various consumer product categories. In the food sector, Gourmet du Village is a key partner for chocolate products in the US and Canada. In publishing, young reader novels by Candy Jar Books UK and Andrews UK feature Raccoons characters. Truffle Shuffle, Peace Collective, and HMV manage sports fashion lines.
The remastered animated series has recently landed on YouTube, with the brand-new The Official Raccoons YouTube Channel, where fans can enjoy original content in 4 K.
Furthermore, a complete worldwide release of remastered iconic songs and music from The Raccoons is on the way, along with a brand-new spin-off series and feature film, which are currently in discussion with several top media players.
The Legends of MeoShín’Ké
Run With Us Productions is also working with Hwahwa Studios on the animated series The Legends of MeoShín’Ké.
The Legends of MeoShín’Ké reimagines ancient Asian mythology for a new generation. It presents a collision between the real world and the monsters and ghosts of ancient times, mirroring human emotions, conflicts, and values. The animated series introduces each mythic figure through compelling stories narrated by guardian Meoshin, the 13th celestial animal excluded from the traditional zodiac.
With a central US and worldwide publishing partner in Andrews McMeel and a vast, dedicated YouTube fanbase, The Legends of MeoShin’Ké is poised to make a significant impact in the entertainment industry.
