Toy maker-turned-producer Spin Master Entertainment has partnered with Hollywood animation studio Titmouse to co-develop and produce The Special Offers. Featuring the music of Gina Schock, best known as drummer for the band the Go-Go’s, the series will follow four misfit kids who bond over their love of music, forming the titular band. Each episode will feature an original song, which will be compiled and distributed as a soundtrack album at the end of the season. A live touring version of the band is also planned for between seasons.
Schock has penned hits for tween singers Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez and Miranda Cosgrove. She will produce the series. SME’s Matt Wexler and Jennifer Picherack will exec produce with Titmouse’s Keith Fay and Shannon Prynoski.
Meanwhile, the two companies will take the show to market. Toronto-based Spin Master will serve as the global L&M agent and toy maker for the brand, while Titmouse will create the animated musical series and hold the global music rights.