The Dead Sea Squirrels from Co-Creator of VeggieTales
Nashville, TN (December 5, 2024) – Minno, the #1 source of Christian content for kids and families, has acquired exclusive worldwide rights to exhibit and distribute the highly anticipated animated series, The Dead Sea Squirrels, created by Mike Nawrocki and produced by Steve Taylor. Nawrocki is known for being the co-creator of VeggieTales, as well as the voice of “Larry the Cucumber.” Taylor is an acclaimed recording artist, music producer and filmmaker.
This multi-year deal, in partnership with Wonder Project, encompasses global video streaming distribution and YouTube. The Dead Sea Squirrels series will make its exclusive debut on Minno in early 2025, bringing to life the adventures of Merle and Pearl Squirrel for audiences around the world.
“As a parent, I know how important it is to find content that not only entertains our kids but also helps them grow in their faith,” said Erick Goss, CEO and Co-Founder of Minno. “That’s why we’re so excited to bring The Dead Sea Squirrels to Minno! Mike Nawrocki and Steve Taylor are incredible storytellers, and we can’t wait for families to laugh, learn, and fall in love with Merle, Pearl, and the whole Dead Sea Squirrels crew. It’s a privilege to partner with such creative minds to offer kids content that parents can trust, and kids will love. We are also grateful to the Wonder Project team for providing the opportunity to partner with them on such a great show.”
Minno’s acquisition underscores its commitment to offering innovative and faith-filled storytelling that entertains and inspires. Fans can look forward to a fresh chapter of family entertainment when The Dead Sea Squirrels debuts exclusively on Minno. The animated series is based on
“We’ve been hard at work over the last several years bringing The Dead Sea Squirrels to life and are beyond excited to finally release Merle and Pearl into the wild!” said Nawrocki. “Since delivering my last VeggieTales episode 10 years ago, it’s been a dream to be able to launch a fun new series for families. We look forward to working with our great partners at Wonder Project and Minno to bring The Dead Sea Squirrels to kids everywhere!”
ABOUT MINNO
Minno is the leading voice globally for using media to spark kids’ imaginations and curiosity around God and the Bible. The Minno Kids streaming service is available as an app on all platforms. Minno Originals creates shows produced in partnership with top industry talent. Minno’s publishing program includes the award-winning, best-selling “Minno Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids.” With the fastest-growing YouTube Channel for Christian Kids, along with parent resources, blogs, life guides, and more, Minno is where God’s goodness and love comes to life for kids. To find out more, go to www.GoMinno.com.
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