Teletoon and Cartoon Network go for Supernoobs

Canadian kids net Teletoon has commissioned a new 2D animated kids series, Supernoobs, which has been prebought by Cartoon Network in the US.

The comedy will be made by DHX Media and target 6-to-11s. It follows a pair of geeky best friends negotiating school and battling cosmic assassins who are attempting to destroy the earth.

The show was created by Scott Fellowes, who was behind DHX’s animated series Johnny Test.

DHX will distribute the series internationally outside North America.

Steven DeNure, president and COO of DHX Media said: “We are very happy to be collaborating on a new Scott Fellows project on our animated slate, following the success of Johnny Test. The commitment of Teletoon and Cartoon Network US is testament to his creative talent.”