Mr. Hugo’s Little Library, a live-action kids’ musical comedy co-produced by Canada’s Epic Story Media and New Zealand’s Gibson Group, has wrapped production, with TVNZ and TVOkids launches expected later this year.
Aimed at kids aged 4 to 8, the series was commissioned by TVNZ, RNZ, TVOkids, and Knowledge Network. Shaw Rocket Fund and NZ On Air contributed to funding the 8×12-minute series, which champions literacy skills and diversity and inclusion.
“When Epic Story Media brought us Mr. Hugo’s Little Library in 2024, we knew that it was something we wanted to come on board for,” said Kirsten Hurd, commissioning editor of TVOkids. “The theatrical storytelling and beautiful visuals all wrapped up in a show that promotes literacy and inclusivity is a perfect fit for TVOkids. We are thrilled with the final result and can’t wait to introduce Mr. Hugo and the rest of the characters to our audiences in June.”
“There is a magic in the art of storytelling that resonates especially strongly with children,” says Gary Scott, EP of the Gibson Group. “The imagination and intuition kids use to understand the world around them is a powerful force for good. Mr. Hugo’s Little Library really evokes that fantastic world of song, dance and dress-up into a joyous and colourful series about friendship and peer support. We are all very proud of it.”
Epic Story Media CEO Ken Faier added, “TVNZ, RNZ, TVOkids and Knowledge Network embraced what we were trying to achieve, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with how the show turned out. It promotes literacy, fun, and embracing different ways of sharing the love of story.”
Epic Story Media is taking the series to Kidscreen Summit 2026 as it pitches the show worldwide.
