Shape Island is an upcoming stop-motion series based on the internationally bestselling children’s picture books by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen. The book authors also co-created the series along with Bix Pix Entertainment’s Kelli Bixler and Drew Hodges. Ryan Pequin serves as co-executive producer and head writer.
The series is voiced by Yvette Nicole Brown, Harvey Guillen, Scott Adsit and Gideon Adlon. The plot of the series will centre around three shapes, serious Square, intrepid Circle, and tricky Triangle. It will showcase the unlikely friendship between the different objects and their adventures along the way.
The first trailer of the series has dropped, and it gives us an overview of the series. The clip opens by introducing us to the main characters. The three friends live on a small island made up of different shapes. The first is Square, who likes everything with the same shape. It is shown how he meticulously arranges the things around him to fit his requirements.
Circle is described as cool and capable and gets things done. But she also often gets into trouble when she loses sight of her objectives. Next is Triangle, who sometimes gets “carried away” literally and metaphorically. However, the three friends love and cherish each other despite their differences.
The Apple+ Original series is a funny, clever, inspiring story about friendship and life. The platform has previously invested in various projects involving children’s illustrations that people from various generations and ages can enjoy. The shows always consist of a valuable message about many different societal issues. Similarly, this animation will also benefit not just the children but also the adults.
The main message behind the episodic is that differences do not have to divide people; they can also unify. With differences comes unity, and we should be open to diversity and changes. Through the series, the children will learn the important lesson of accepting everyone around them and celebrating the contrasting distinctions.
In a world of CGI and VFX, the return of stop-motion will be highly appreciated. The adorable and beautiful story about friendship is bound to become popular among the kids.
Watch the Shape Island Trailer
Shape Island will be premiering on January 20, 2023, on Apple TV+.
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