Kids

Magic Light Pictures has confirmed the debut of Stirling Animation Studio (SAS), its new, wholly owned facility where the firm will finish production of its significant preschool series "Zog" for the BBC.

Following Wild Child Animation entering administration, with the potential disappearance of all positions and its effect on the series, Magic Light acted rapidly to acquire the studio’s assets and production pipeline. This move was intended to safeguard crew roles, protect vital Scottish animation infrastructure, and ensure the continuity of the project.

Stirling Animation Studio keeps the highly skilled and experienced crew together, and SAS will complete production of all 52 episodes of "Zog" on schedule for delivery to the BBC and international partners.

“We've acted quickly to protect something valuable - a brilliant team, a major production, and a key part of Scotland’s animation capability. It’s been important to provide stability and renewed confidence for the crew at a critical time. The formation of Stirling Animation Studio will ensure completion of our Zog series and we hope it can also be a platform for future productions. We are already exploring ideas about the future so we can support the next generation of world-class animation talent in Scotland,” stated Martin Pope and Michael Rose, co-founders of Magic Light Pictures.

Based on the internationally bestselling books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, "Zog" remains a cornerstone project for Magic Light Pictures and its partners, including the BBC, ZDF, BBC Studios, and Creative Scotland.