The 3DCG animated series, created by Emmy Award winner Don Moody, follows Mia and her sidekick Codie, who both love to code.
is out now airing on PBS member stations nationwide, distributed by American Public Television (APT).Created by Don Moody, known for the three-time Emmy Award-winning , is a preschool comedy designed to teach children 3 - 6 years olds the basics of coding.
The series follows Mia, an “almost” 8-year-old girl determined to make the world more marvelous with code, and Codie, her lovable “bro-bot,” whom she built as her little brother.Codie’s always game for an adventure and is able to do ANYTHING with the right code! is co-produced with Epic Story Media and partially funded by the Shaw Rocket Fund.The series first premiered in March 2024 on TVO, Knowledge Network, and TFO.
“It has been a pleasure working with APT to find a great home for ,” said Ken Faier, president and CEO of Epic Story Media.“The response from PBS member stations has been extremely positive, a testament to the extraordinary series that Don has created.” Moody Studios and Epic Story Media will expand the universe with the spin-off series in 2026.The project will feature longer episodes (7 minutes each instead of 4 minutes) and follow Codie on new adventures alongside an endearing group of friends.
“We’re excited to bring to a larger format that allows for even more comedy, creativity, and adventure,” said Ali Lynette-Krech, director at Moody Studios.“We’re actively looking for partners who share our passion for inspiring young minds through comedic educational entertainment.The Kidscreen Summit will be the perfect opportunity to find collaborators who can help us expand Codie’s world and reach new audiences.” “With , we’re leaning into what kids love most - more physical comedy, bigger laughs, and an expanded cast of characters that children everywhere can see themselves in,” added Moody.
“By using universal emoji-like icons we’ve built something that kids globally understand no matter what language they speak.”
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