Cloud Ten Pictures, producer of the LEFT BEHIND films, has inked a deal to distribute the web-series format teen comedy, NIKKI & BABS: DOS AND DOUBTS.
The deal marks Cloud Ten Pictures’ debut into the cutting-edge webTV format, and continues the Christian production/distribution house’s push into new genres, such as reality television (INSPIRED AMBITION).
NIKKI & BABS: DOS AND DOUBTS follows Nikki (Dorothea Bauer), who is forced to spend the summer with her flaky, energetic cousin, Babs (Tiffany Ross). The girls deal with teen angst and personality conflicts, while embarking on a series of humorous adventures, touching on biblical themes and imparting life lessons. The show follows the mismatched pair as they grow spiritually, overcoming their differences to become “BFFs”, all while maintaining the show’s lighthearted, “Christian cotton candy” manner.
NIKKI & BABS was originally created by writer, director, producer Pete Bauer as a web-series for teen girls. “Cloud Ten’s feature films and documentaries are staples for our core audience, but cutting-edge formats like this are an exciting way to reach new, younger audiences,” explains Cloud Ten CEO, André van Heerden. “And a funny, sweet and sincere, faith-based program like NIKKI & BABS — is the perfect show for us to premiere in this new format.”
Created by independent Christian film company, Sonlight Pictures, NIKKI & BABS consists of 15-minute episodes and accompanying study guides. Pete Bauer envisioned an original teen drama that would incorporate humor without relying on themes or situations inappropriate for young teens. “We set out to create a show that would speak to teens, and the moral challenges they must deal with during this important phase of their lives, but would not contradict the faith and values of our Christian audience,” explains Bauer.
The first season of NIKKI & BABS (originally produced as Purgatory USA) was lauded by the Dove Foundation and was given its “Appropriate for All Ages” seal of approval.
Cloud Ten Pictures will release NIKKI & BABS on DVD in May 2010 and will also represent the series for television, cable, VOD and foreign licensing. Cloud Ten Pictures and Sonlight Pictures are currently developing Season 2 and a feature film based on the NIKKI & BABS characters.
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