On the Annecy Animation Competition at present, Fortiche, the acclaimed French animation home behind the hit sequence “Arcane,” introduced it’s diving into authentic IP with the upcoming miniseries “Miss Saturne, a ten×10-minute animated venture presently developed in collaboration with ARTE France and Les Storygraphes.

“Miss Saturne” was beforehand pitched as a characteristic and appeared at Cartoon Film in 2017, however has been retooled as ten, 10-minute episode venture to higher align with youthful viewing habits and digital platforms. How carefully the brand new sequence will adhere to that authentic pitch hasn’t been made clear, however the corporations are describing it as a “generational fiction infused with music.”

“Miss Saturne” is predicated on the novel by Barbara Israël and can goal youngsters and younger adults with a visually stylized 2D look and a heavy dose of Nineteen Eighties pop environment. The sequence is presently in improvement, with a manufacturing begin eyed for 2026 and a launch scheduled for 2027. It follows 16-year-old Mercy and her companion Tom as they flee their previous aboard an evening prepare out of Good. The story unfolds by flashbacks triggered by a New Wave mixtape, delving into themes of adolescence, grief and private id.

Screenwriter Louise Silverio, identified for “Happiness” and “Ceux qui rougissent,” is main the writing, whereas Anne Raffin, an alum of “Arcane” and numerous music movies, is on board as artwork director and director. Different confirmed credit embody Israël and Vincent Tavier on the literary bible, with Israël’s authentic novel serving as the inspiration for the sequence.

“’Miss Saturne’ is a novel venture that, whereas rooted within the ‘80s, captures the essence of adolescence with a musical and emotional depth that crosses generations,” stated Annelyse Vieilledent, co-producer at Les Storygraphes. “At a time when younger persons are rediscovering the retro musical repertoire of that decade, I’m satisfied that this free, visceral and resolutely pop story will resonate strongly with them.”

Fortiche co-founder Jérôme Combe added: “With ‘Miss Saturne,’ we’ve discovered a group with the proper inventive sensibility. Louise Silverio brings her already identified aptitude for coming-of-age tales, having labored on the award-winning sequence ‘Happiness’ and ‘Ceuxqui rougissent.’ Anne Raffin, who labored on ‘Arcane’ and music movies, totally shares our need to discover a robust aesthetic for at present’s youth. This venture is a chance for us to discover indie animation designed for the brand new era.”

As a part of its improvement push, Fortiche is actively searching for worldwide companions, broadcasters and distributors all for younger grownup animation. Monetary help has already been secured from Région Occitanie and Pictanovo. Manufacturing is being dealt with by Fortiche Movies (Jérôme Combe, Hervé Dupont), with Les Storygraphes and ARTE France onboard as co-producers.