'Angry Birds' animated series greenlit at Netflix

animated series version of popular mobile game 'Angry Birds' is a go at Netflix. According to Hollywood Reporter, streamer on Wednesday ordered 40 episodes of 11-minutes each for "Angry Birds: Summer Madness".

upcoming series, to debut in 2021, will reimagine popular franchise as tween birds at summer camp under questionable guidance of ir eagle counsellor.

"Summer Madness" is produced by CAKE, independent company whose core audience are children and family, and 'Angry Birds' creators Rovio. 

animated series marks latest collaboration in a long-term partnership between CAKE and Rovio. Rovio CEO Ville Heijari said new project is Angry Birds' first dip into longform series.

"Angry Birds animated content plays a key role in our long-term franchise strategy. After more than a decade in hit games, blockbuster movies and licensed products, this is Angry Birds' first foray into a longform series. 

"We're delighted to continue our partnership with CAKE and can't wait to unveil world of 'Angry Birds: Summer Madness' to viewers on Netflix," said Heijari.

"Angry Birds have been a true phemen for kids around world and we're excited to bring m home to nest at Netflix where y will be angrier and bird-ier than ever," added Curtis Lelash, director of original animated series at Netflix.

"Angry Birds" also got two big screen adaptations which released in 2016 and 2019 respectively, and went on to mint over USD 500 million at box office worldwide.