New CG-animated preschool series leads WildBrain’s vibrant MIP slate alongside season two of Secrets at Red Rocks and fan-favourite content from Strawberry Shortcake and Peanuts
Toronto – September 17, 2026 – WildBrain, a global leader in family entertainment, has picked up global distribution rights for Polydont Films’ brand-new CG-animated preschool series Nick the Mechanic (26 x 6.5’). The series will be available to buyers at MIPCOM and MIPJunior as part of WildBrain’s animation slate.
What do you do when your favourite toy is broken? Well, you send it to Nick the Mechanic, of course. Nick can fix anything, everybody knows that! What nobody knows is that he can speak with toys—and they trust him with their biggest secrets.
In his workshop, hidden in his parents’ garage, Nick and his team give broken toys a second life. A robot, a toy truck, a pink flamingo, a little airplane, a panda, a fairy, an alien—every toy has its own story, personality and problem to solve.
Together with his friends Frank, Emmy, Volt and Sherry, Nick finds creative ways to repair every toy that comes through his workshop, discovering how things work along the way. Each toy brings its own personality, challenge and surprise, as Nick and his friends inspire kids to think creatively and see the value of caring for, reusing and repurposing the things they love. The series celebrates friendship, teamwork and mutual respect, with charming toy characters and original songs adding fun to every story.
“We're delighted to partner with Polydont and welcome Nick the Mechanic to WildBrain's growing slate of premium kids' content. Set in a secret workshop where every toy has its own personality and story to tell, the series inspires creativity, problem-solving and the joy of discovering new possibilities in cherished toys, making it a fresh and distinctive offering for preschool buyers worldwide.”
Katie Wilson, VP, Global Sales & Acquisitions, WildBrain
“We’re very happy to partner with WildBrain and to have Nick the Mechanic premiere with such an experienced global family entertainment company. Nick was created out of a simple idea—that a broken favourite toy doesn’t have to be thrown away; it can be fixed, brought back to life and loved again. We’re excited to see Nick and his friends reach kids and families around the world with WildBrain.”
Elena Lyalina, CEO, producer, Polydont Films
Nick the Mechanic joins WildBrain’s MIP slate
WildBrain is headed to MIPJunior and MIPCOM this October with a vibrant slate of animated and live-action content, led by Polydont’s Nick the Mechanic.
Secrets at Red Rocks S2 (8 x 24’) – the live-action family fantasy adventure returns, produced by Libertine Pictures
The Children’s & Family Emmy Award-winning and multi-nominated series adapted from New Zealand author Rachael King’s award-winning novel is back for a new season, with higher stakes and cinematic scale.
Season one introduced Jake, Jessie, Ted and Robert, and the magical but dangerous coastline of Wellington’s Red Rocks, where the human world brushes against the selkie myth. In season two, Jake returns to Red Rocks with his mother, Nessa, and his two-year-old sister Daisy—who, unbeknownst to them, carries selkie blood that makes her both vulnerable and wild. The season’s central force is Alice, Ted’s selkie wife, and the mother of his lost children. Grief-stricken and dangerous, her sorrow disturbs the natural world, unleashing storms, earthquakes and environmental chaos. When Alice sets her sights on Daisy, the family must fight to keep Daisy safe and heal Alice’s pain once and for all.
Strawberry Shortcake’s Bake Shop (26 x 3’) – Bursting with joy, kindness and the not-so-occasional frosting fumble, produced by WildBrain
Strawberry's cozy neighbourhood bakery is officially open, and her Berry Besties are always popping by. Sometimes they’re lending a helping hand, sometimes they’re hungry customers and sometimes they’re just swinging by for a snack and some fun together. Whether she’s whipping up desserts in her homey kitchen and bake shop, hosting friends in her snug upstairs apartment or throwing a sunshiney garden party out front, Strawberry brings the sweet warmth of a baked treat into every moment…and she’s always ready for whatever friend stops by next. Plus, the series introduces eight new songs to inspire kids to sing along.
The Berry Best Baking Show (12 x 5’) – A CG and live-action hybrid series to inspire creativity and culinary fun starring Strawberry Shortcake, produced by WildBrain
In The Berry Best Baking Show, Strawberry Shortcake dishes out her berry best recipes, from cakes to cookies to tarts and yes, even her very own iconic strawberry shortcake. Fans can follow along at home with easy-to-follow measurements and instructions, and “bake the magic happen!”
Peanuts Collection – Timeless adventures with Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang, produced by Peanuts and WildBrain
The Snoopy Show (39 x 22’)
The world’s most iconic dog is ready for his close-up. Dive into three seasons of new adventures with the happy-dancing, high-flying, big-dreaming beagle, who’s joined by best friend Woodstock and the rest of the Peanuts gang.
Snoopy in Space (24 x 8’)
Blast off with the Emmy and Annie Award-nominated Snoopy in Space, a series of 24 animated shorts featuring Charlie Brown and the beloved Peanuts gang. Snoopy fulfills his dreams and embarks on his next big adventure: becoming a NASA astronaut. Joined by Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang, Snoopy takes command of the International Space Station and explores the moon and beyond.
Camp Snoopy (13 x 22’)
After discovering their troop is in danger of disbanding, Snoopy and the Beagle Scouts set off to immerse themselves in nature and the Great Outdoors, with the Beagle Scout Manual as their guide. Meanwhile, Charlie Brown and friends enjoy their summer at Camp Spring Lake, crossing paths with Snoopy as they experience hiking, swimming, sitting around campfires and everything summer camp and the outdoors have to offer.
Produced by WildBrain and Peanuts, The Snoopy Show, Snoopy in Space and Camp Snoopy are also enjoyed by fans on Apple TV, the exclusive streaming home for all things Peanuts.
For more information, please contact:
Media
Misha Harding, Communications & PR Manager
WildBrain
About WildBrain
At WildBrain, we build and grow beloved family brands through exceptional entertainment experiences. Home to franchises such as Strawberry Shortcake, Teletubbies, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Inspector Gadget and Degrassi, we are a global leader in franchise management—bringing stories to life through content production, audience reach and consumer products. Our award-winning studio has partnered with top global platforms such as Apple TV, Netflix and the BBC, producing acclaimed series such as The Snoopy Show, Strawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City, Teletubbies (2015), Yo Gabba GabbaLand! and Finding Her Edge. The WildBrain Network, offering more than 1,000 channels across YouTube, FAST and AVOD, delivers premium-quality content to today’s kids and families wherever they’re watching—connecting advertisers to audiences at scale through brand-safe media solutions. WildBrain CPLG, our global licensing and consumer products arm, represents our own and partner brands across major territories worldwide. Headquartered in Toronto, WildBrain trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD). Visit us at wildbrain.com.
About Polydont Films
Founded in 2022, Polydont Films is a creator and producer of original animated brands with a global reach. The company offers a full-cycle production process that includes creation, adaptation, localization, distribution, marketing, advertising, and licensing of original children’s content. Polydont works across various formats, including 2D and 3D animation, feature films, TV series, and short films — some of which have been nominated for an Academy Award.
The company’s portfolio includes Nick the Mechanic, a 3D preschool series that encourages children to care for their toys while fostering creativity and problem-solving; Mazukta & Shambabukli, an original 2D series for teens combining distinctive visual style and comedic storytelling; and Roman Pigeons, a new micro-format series targeting teens and young adults.