Amazon Greenlights Two Kids-Themed Series

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Amazon has given a greenlight to two kids-targeted series, Sigmund and The Sea Monsters and Bug Diaries, the OTT service said Tuesday.

Sid & Marty Kroft’s Sigmund and The Sea Monsters, based on the classic Saturday morning series from the 1970’s, follows two brothers and a cousin who befriend a friendly, young sea-monster, said Amazon.

The animated Bug Diaries is based on children’s books by author Doreen Cronin and follows a trio of slimy, crawly and buzzy bug friends whose tiny world offers up adventures.

“We are so excited to bring this beloved series, Bug Diaries, to our customers that highlights important life lessons for our young viewers,” said Tara Sorensen, Head of Kids Programming at Amazon Studios in a statement. “We also look forward to reviving the classic Sigmund and the Sea Monsters that has a strong message of friendship.”

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.