Today, Apple TV+ today unveiled a sneak peek at season three of the adorable preschool animated series Sago Mini Friends, premiering globally on Friday, November 22.
Produced by Daytime Emmy Award-nominated Spin Master Entertainment and animated by 9 Story Media Group’s Emmy Award-winning studio Brown Bag Films Toronto, the Sago Mini Friends series is based on the charming characters and artful designs featured in the award-winning Sago Mini World app, developed by Sago Mini.
The five-episode series is a delightful nod to gratitude, featuring Harvey, the floppy-eared dog, and his best friends, Jinja the cat, Jack the rabbit, and Robin, the bird. Along with a unique cast of residents as colorful as their whimsical world, the four friends play, explore, imagine, and celebrate daily in their joyful town of Sagoville.
In each episode, Harvey and all his friends express their true thankfulness for all things big and small through optimism, kindness, preschool-friendly humor, and unforgettable original songs!
Produced by Spin Master Entertainment and animated by 9 Story Media Group’s Brown Bag Films — Toronto, the animated preschool series is executive produced by Jennifer Dodge, Ronnen Harary, Tone Thyne, Dustin Ferrer, Laura Clunie, and Toni Stevens, with Chad Hicks as series director.
Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky, a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Riverside, and an expert in the science of happiness, serves as the gratitude expert on the series through Apple TV+‘s Changemakers initiative.
The Sago Mini World app features over 40 games for kids ages 2-5 years old. Sago Mini World has received accolades from the Parents’ Choice Gold Awards, the Webby Awards, the Academics’ Choice Media Awards, and the Kidscreen Awards. The app encourages children to play, build, create, and pretend with digital games that spark imagination and curiosity.
Mirko Parlevliet has been reporting on the entertainment industry since 1998 and founded Vital Thrills to provide the latest news on streaming, movies, and TV shows. He previously created the websites ComingSoon, SuperHeroHype, and ShockTillYouDrop.