Source: Epic Story Media

Kids in China will be among the first to check into Bubble’s Hotel.

Unicorn Entertainment, Tencent Video, and Epic Story Media (ESM) teamed up to launch the new, 3D animated series about a “magical and joyful resort full of bubble magic.” Bubble’s Hotel was created by Narae Ha (Rainbow Ruby) and written by Nancy Lees (Slugterra), and backed by Creative Wealth Media and BRON Studios, which owns a minority stake in ESM.

“Unicorn and Tencent have been wonderful partners who have been able to execute Narae’s vision of a fun and adorable
preschool show that brings joy and problem-solving to our characters,” says ESM President Ken Faier. “The multinational team is working diligently to produce the highest quality show and amazing comedy for our audience. This is another great example of Epic’s mission of maximizing creator-led properties for a global marketplace.”

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In Bubble’s Hotel, guests can embark on imaginative adventures with the help of a hotelier who’s always there to save the day. Upon check-in, each guest receives a pet that suits their new persona and a room tailored just for them.

Tencent Video will debut the series in China this summer.

Bubble’s Hotel toys for the Chinese market. | Source: Epic Story Media

Unicorn Entertainment created a toy line focused on collectibility for the Chinese audience. The line includes room sets that kids can use to build their hotel. Mini suitcase blind bags reveal figures and pets inspired by the more than 78 guests appearing in the first season of the show.

ESM tells The Toy Book that it is currently discussing the property with additional toymakers in hopes of bringing it to toy departments around the world.

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James Zahn

James Zahn

James Zahn, AKA The Rock Father, is Editor-in-Chief of The Toy Book, a Senior Editor at The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider, and Editor of The Toy Report, The Toy Book‘s weekly industry newsletter. As a pop culture and toy industry expert, Zahn has appeared as a panelist and guest at events including Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC) Wizard World Chicago, and the ASTRA Marketplace & Academy. Zahn has more than 30 years of experience in the entertainment, retail, and publishing industries, and is frequently called upon to offer expert commentary for publications such as Forbes, Marketwatch, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, USA Today, Reuters, the Washington Post, and more. James has appeared on History Channel’s Modern Marvels, was interviewed by Larry King and Anderson Cooper, and has been seen on Yahoo! Finance, CNN, CNBC, FOX Business, NBC, ABC, CBS, WGN, The CW, and more. Zahn joined the Adventure Media & Events family in 2016, initially serving as a member of the Parent Advisory Board after penning articles for the Netflix Stream Team, Fandango Family, PBS KIDS, Sprout Parents (now Universal Kids), PopSugar, and Chicago Parent. He eventually joined the company full time as a Senior Editor and moved up the ranks to Deputy Editor and Editor-in-Chief.

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