Lil Wild – In the Big City, Mediacorp’s new flagship pre-school reboot with award-winning partners
Singapore, 3 December 2025 – Mediacorp today announced its latest flagship pre-school series, Lil Wild – In the Big City, set to premiere in late 2026. Wholly owned and commissioned by Mediacorp, this 26-episode reboot of the well-loved Lil Wild IP marks a major step forward in the company’s commitment to creating world-class kids’ content.
Powered by a stellar line-up of award-winning creative partners, including Industrial Brothers (the acclaimed studio behind Dino Ranch and Top Wing), Anima Vitae (Moomin Valley), and Singapore’s own Scrawl Animation (Guess How Much I Love You), the refreshed edition focuses on a spirited group of animals as they explore a new urban world, promising playful humour for young viewers and richer, layered storytelling that parents can appreciate. The reboot also places greater emphasis on children’s social and emotional development. In strengthening the show’s educational value, Mediacorp engaged renowned curriculum consultant Dr. Laura Brown to shape its messages and themes of empathy, resilience, and emotional wellbeing. By grounding these elements in educational research, the series aims to help young viewers build curiosity about new experiences, while encouraging healthy interpersonal relationships.
Lil Wild – In the Big City follows five animal best friends – Rara, Wobi, Meep, Dil and Kokeko – as they leave Lil Wild Park to join a new wildlife initiative in Big Wild City, a bustling metropolis where urban living meets jungle life. As they move into a lush, eco-technological home with Suzie, a ranger who can speak to animals, this unlikely crew – from a vegan alligator to a fearless pigeon and timid tiger – navigates everyday challenges, embarks on larger-than-life adventures, and discovers that life in the big city is always lots of fun!
“Lil Wild – In the Big City is a shining example of our commitment to invest in creating premium children’s programming with partners who are masters of storytelling. While entertaining and inspiring our young audiences, the series will also reinforce positive values of friendship, courage and discovery, and also support their learning and growth beyond the screen,” said Angeline Poh, Chief Customer and Corporate Development Officer, Mediacorp.
Industrial Brothers’ Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer Matthew Fernandes said, “Our collaboration with Scrawl and Mediacorp on Lil Wild – In the Big City has allowed Industrial Brothers to bring fresh creative energy to the series. Backed by our talented team and proven track record in global kids IP, we’re creating fun, character-driven stories that connect with global audiences.” For more information on Industrial Brothers, please refer to the Annex.
Curriculum consultant, Dr Laura Brown shared, “Lil Wild – In the Big City helps children build resilience and social emotional skills for the world beyond home. Like the Lil Wild gang, preschoolers must navigate new experiences, expectations and people when they leave the safety of home. It’s exciting, but it can be daunting, too! As our characters manage big feelings, form big friendships and enjoy big firsts, viewers learn strategies to greet their own adventures with excitement, confidence and social emotional competence.” For more information on Dr Laura Brown, please refer to the Annex.
Annex – Information on Industrial Brothers and Dr Laura Brown
Industrial Brothers – Matthew Fernandes
Industrial Brothers is a Toronto-based, full-service animation studio with over 15 years of experience creating original children’s content. Their exceptional producers and talented artists are passionate about working collaboratively to bring ideas to the screen in the best way possible, whether that means brainstorming creative solutions or adopting new technologies. They’re not afraid to experiment, and are driven to do their best work and create world-class kids’ content with memorable characters that make children laugh and connect with audiences in a meaningful way.
Founded with roots in gaming and naturally evolving into linear television, they are a studio specialising in premium IP development, with their brands extending across television, toys, and games.
Industrial Brothers’ work has earned broad industry recognition, with multiple awards and nominations reflecting our creative excellence and global appeal. Their portfolio includes popular titles such as Dino Ranch and Daniel Spellbound. Recently, Boat Rocker Studios acquired a majority stake in the studio, strengthening their shared growth strategy and long-term partnership.
Matthew Fernandes is the co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Industrial Brothers. He has created over a dozen series and games, including Dino Ranch, Top Wing, and Remy & Boo. Growing up in a family of artists, he was consistently exposed to creative influences, nurturing a lifelong love of storytelling and maintaining a childlike imagination that continues to inspire his work today.
Curriculum Consultant – Dr. Laura Brown
Dr. Laura Brown is an educational psychologist, early childhood expert and author who has dedicated her career to supporting children through storytelling and educational media. She is the founder of Laura Brown Consulting which creates educational frameworks and curricula, and provides formative research, outreach and content consulting for kid-focused brands and shows.
Laura has worked with a wide roster of clients including Netflix, Moonbug, Dreamworks Animation Television, Warner Brothers Discovery, Mattel, Spin Master Entertainment, Duolingo ABC, Nick Jr., Disney Junior, Amazon Kids, and many others worldwide. She has held diverse roles (Creative Executive, Curriculum Director, Research Director, Educational Consultant) on many leading shows including Barney’s World, Blippi, Batwheels, Vida the Vet, Carmen Sandiego, Go, Dog. Go!, Mighty Express, Wallykazam!, Peter Rabbit, PJ Masks, The Wonder Pets, and The Backyardigans.
In addition to her work in television, Laura is co-author of the environmentally-themed chapter book series, Trillium Sisters. She also has written original stories for Osmo’s Reading Adventure and Corn and Peg.
Laura holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University. She did her undergraduate work at The University of Pennsylvania, where she studied Positive Psychology, the scientific study of helping people flourish by building strengths and positive emotions. This branch of psychology continues to inspire her work.
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