Amazon Expands Angry Birds Franchise With 'Angry Birds Mystery Island' Series On Prime Video And Amazon Kids+

Prime Video and Amazon Kids+, subsidiaries of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), have announced a new series, "Angry Birds Mystery Island," based on the popular Angry Birds franchise.

The animated series, created by Eric Rogers of "Futurama," will feature a star-studded ensemble cast including Harvey Guillén, Kate Micucci, Dominic Monaghan and Nasim Pedrad.

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"Angry Birds Mystery Island" will consist of 24 episodes in its first season and promises a blend of irreverent humor and pop culture references aimed to entertain the entire family. It will be exclusively available for streaming on Prime Video and Amazon Kids+.

The series introduces three new Hatchling characters named "Mia," "Rosie" and "Buddy," along with a piglet called "Hamylton." These lively youngsters find themselves mistakenly catapulted onto an uncharted island, where they must navigate their new surroundings without any adult supervision. In order to survive and find a way back home, they must work together to unlock the mysteries of the island.

"Working with such a dream team and cast has been the highlight of my career. Together, we are hatching a series full of comedy, heart, and binge-worthy mystery, filled with laugh-out-loud moments," said showrunner, head writer and executive producer Rogers.

Meanwhile, Melissa Wolfe, head of animation at Amazon Studios added: "The Angry Birds captivated people of all ages and became a global phenomenon with the debut of their first game, and their cultural presence has remained steadfast. We are excited by the opportunity to expand the Hatchlings’ world into a family series for our global customers to enjoy even more stories around these beloved birds.”

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