Banijay Children & Household has secured distribution rights to Pyjama Films’ mockumentary-style grownup animation “Belzebubs.”
At present in manufacturing, it’s already confirmed for YLE in Finland and TV3 in Catalonia, with presales additionally secured for RUV (Iceland) and Prima (Czechia).
The black-and-white animated collection relies on the globally common webcomic created by JP Ahonen, which has amassed over half one million followers worldwide. Ahonen is head author for the collection.
Mixing home comedy with heavy metal satire, it follows Sløth, a well-meaning stay-at-home dad striving to stability household life together with his ambitions because the frontman of a heavy metallic band, alongside his unconventional household navigating on a regular basis chaos.
Briefly, it’s about “your average devil-worshiping family next door, their romantic affairs and the sluggish evolution of the father’s hapless black metal band,” it was acknowledged. The main target is on on a regular basis points and the challenges of marrying a somewhat difficult profession with youngsters, PTA conferences – and satanic plenty. As everyone knows, “juggling work and family is Hell.”
Bonafide phenomenon, Belzebubs – which began as “an improvised therapy project and a humble webcomic” – has since grown into a world cross-media beast with a three-album report take care of the world’s largest metallic label Century Media, owned by Sony Music Leisure. The band’s second album “Damnatio Memoriae” will probably be launched in 2027.
“It has been an absolute privilege to collaborate with JP Ahonen,” mentioned Terhi Väänänen, CEO and Co-Founding father of Pyjama Movies.
“The outcome is an exceptional series with a pulsing dark heart and delightfully offbeat humor, not to mention the amazing characters and storylines that we know will resonate with audiences globally.”
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Pyjama’s earlier productions embrace “Sore Eyes for Infinity,” “Planet Z – Surprise Egg,” and “Still Lives” – in addition to Belzebubs music movies “Blackened Call” and “Cathedrals of Mourning,” with over 6M views on YouTube.
Väänänen produces alongside Giorgio Scorza and Davide Rosio (Movimenti Manufacturing, a part of Banijay Children & Household) and Peter Keydel (Mago Manufacturing).
English voice solid for the collection has additionally been broadcasts, that includes Andrew Wheildon-Dennis as Sløth, Jess Robinson as Sløth’s spouse, Lucy, Pippa Haywood (“Green Wing,” “Bridgerton”) as Nana, Amalia Vitale (“Big Mood,” “Beyond Paradise”) as Blasphe-My, Charlie Hiscock (“Ted Lasso”) as Sam, and James Alexander as Hubbath.
“This marks a continued push for Banijay Kids & Family into bold, creator-led IP,” added Delphine Dumont, Chief Business Officer, calling the collection “a standout title, unlike anything else in the market.”
“It broadens our offering across audience demographics and sits firmly within our premium slate for MIFA 2026.”
Banijay Children & Household is already behind “Totally Spies!,” “Mr Bean”, “Super Happy Magic Forest” or “Hello Kitty: Super Style!” and “This World Can’t Tear Me Down.”
Jarmo Lampela, commissioner and head of YLE Drama, famous the present appeals to younger adults, but additionally to a wider viewers.
“We believe that ‘Belzebubs’ resonates due to its universal themes of family, diversity and perseverance.”
“What I love about the series is that, although it’s set in the world of heavy metal and black metal cultists, the characters are lovable and sweet,” noticed Väänänen.
“They might be satanic but you root for them as they tackle everyday challenges revolving around love, work and family. You cannot but admire Sløth’s and the others’ persistence in chasing their dreams even when life gets in the way.”
