New animated preschool series from Industrial Brothers and Boat Rocker Studios follows one family’s ‘pre-westoric’ adventures down on the ranch
Filled with adventure and life-long friendships, the new CBC Kids original preschool series DINO RANCH will make its debut on Saturday, January 16 at 9 a.m. ET (9:30 NT) on CBC and the free CBC Gem streaming service. The animated series, produced by Industrial Brothers and Boat Rocker Studios in association with CBC Kids, Radio-Canada and Disney, follows the Cassidy family as they tackle life in a fantastical “pre-westoric” setting where dinosaurs roam.
Dino Ranch – the ultimate playground – is a working farm and dinosaur sanctuary. It’s home to the tight-knit Cassidy family: Ma (Jane) and Pa (Bo) and their three adopted kids. Jon, 10, is the leader and ‘dino-whisperer.’ He is a fast-talking, wide-eyed young cowboy who fancies himself the fastest lasso in the west; super-caring Min, 8, is a young dino doctor in-training; and Miguel, 6, is a smart, deep thinking, soft-spoken inventor with big ideas. All are training to be ranchers under the sure and steady guidance of their Ma and Pa.
Accompanied by their very own distinctive dinosaur best friends – Jon’s speedy raptor Blitz, Min’s big-hearted brontosaurus Clover, and Miguel’s tiny but mighty triceratops Tango – they discover the thrill of ranch life while navigating the great outdoors and its unforeseen challenges. As the three little Dino Ranchers learn the ropes, every day is filled with unpredictable adventures – because at Dino Ranch, trouble can loom like a T-Rex on a moonless night.
With wide-open natural green spaces, and big blue skies, preschoolers and their parents will be transported to a place where they can discover the exhilarating blend of dinosaurs, outdoor adventure and ranch life for themselves.
“I grew up in the country and saw that adults depended on children to handle important jobs, just as much as each other, so I had always been interested in doing a story about kids on a family ranch,” explained Matt Fernandes, Creative Director and Co-founder of Industrial Brothers and the creator of Dino Ranch. “I have always had a love of dinosaurs too and the idea of mixing them with ranchers felt fresh and unique for this age group. Watching our Dino Ranchers interact and bond with their dinosaurs as if they were puppy dogs is what makes the show so appealing, and is what drives the stories. We are currently living in very strange times and as the coronavirus pandemic continues to upend family routines across the globe, I hope that Dino Ranch will offer parents and their preschoolers irresistible escapism to the wild frontier.”
DINO RANCH is created by Matt Fernandes (of Industrial Brothers) and produced by Industrial Brothers and Boat Rocker Studios, in association with CBC Kids, Radio-Canada and Disney. For CBC, Sally Catto is General Manager, Entertainment, Factual & Sports; Marie McCann is Senior Director, Children's Content; and Drew Mullin is Executive in Charge of Production.
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For further information contact:
Matt Salvatore
NATIONAL Public Relations on behalf of Boat Rocker Studios
Joanna Landsberg
CBC PR
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About Boat Rocker Media
Boat Rocker Media (Boat Rocker) is an independent, integrated global entertainment company that harnesses the power of creativity and commerce to tell stories and build iconic brands for audiences around the world. Boat Rocker Studios, the company’s main creative engine, creates, produces and distributes award-winning content and franchises across all major genres via its Scripted, Unscripted, and Kids & Family divisions. The Studio distributes and licenses thousands of hours of its own and third-party content worldwide. Boat Rocker owns or invests in companies in the entertainment industry that bolster the company’s strategic and operational goals, including Insight Productions (Unscripted), Jam Filled Entertainment (2D and 3D Animation), Industrial Brothers (Kids & Family Animation) and Untitled Entertainment, a leading global talent management company that represents leading on-screen talent and celebrities. A selection of Boat Rocker’s projects include: Orphan Black (BBC AMERICA, Space), Dear…(Apple TV+), Lip Sync Battle (Paramount Network), The Amazing Race Canada (CTV), MasterChef Canada (CTV), The Next Step (Family Channel, CBC), The Loud House (Nickelodeon), and Remy & Boo (Universal Kids, CBC). For more information, please visit www.boatrocker.com.
About Industrial Brothers
Industrial Brothers, co-founded by Matt Fernandes and Arthur Spanos, is a creative studio focused exclusively on developing and producing premium, original IP that tells unique stories for kids of all ages. Based in Toronto, Industrial Brothers works closely with broadcast, production and distribution partners, creating high quality shows such as Top Wing (produced by 9 Story Media Group for Nickelodeon), Remy & Boo (with Boat Rocker Studios for Universal Kids), Kingdom Force (with Boat Rocker Studios for CBC), Dot! (with The Jim Henson Company for CBC, Universal Kids and Hulu), Yup Yups (Disney Jr.) and the YouTube exclusive boys’ action series Gummandos. For more information on Industrial Brothers, please visit www.industrialbrothers.com or connect with us on Facebook.
About CBC Kids
CBC Kids creates entertaining and inspiring media for children and the grownups who care for them. Part of Canada’s public broadcaster, CBC Kids is committed to excellence and innovation in children’s content, reaching audiences across the country on all CBC platforms including television, digital and social media.
About CBC/Radio-Canada
CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster. Through our mandate to inform, enlighten and entertain, we play a central role in strengthening Canadian culture. As Canada’s trusted news source, we offer a uniquely Canadian perspective on news, current affairs and world affairs. Our distinctively homegrown entertainment programming draws audiences from across the country. Deeply rooted in communities, CBC/Radio-Canada offers diverse content in English, French and eight Indigenous languages. We also deliver content in Spanish, Arabic and Chinese, as well as both official languages, through Radio Canada International (RCI). We are leading the transformation to meet the needs of Canadians in a digital world.
