Commissioned by Sky Kids, the first animated special from Magic Light Pictures’ award-winning and BAFTA-nominated preschool property Pip and Posy will premiere on October 1st on the Sky Kids linear channel as well as being available on demand on Sky Kids and NOW. Featuring exciting new characters and locations, Pip and Posy’s Spooktacular Party sees the loveable duo team up with their friends for a spine-tingling autumnal Halloween celebration.

Pip and Posy features the adventures of two best friends whose lives revolve around a wonderful world of play. Packed with warmth and comedy, it is a joyful celebration of their great friendship, its laughter and games, its ups and downs. This special is the first of three standalone episodes, with the other two set to screen in 2026.

In Pip and Posy’s Spooktacular Party, Frankie decides to host a Halloween party at her flat, complete with a ‘best scarer’ competition and a crown for whoever gets the most scares. The friends arrive in their spooky costumes—only to discover that Pip and Posy have both come dressed as witches and the two of them try to out-do one another and prove who is  the witchiest-witch of all. But when a storm cuts the power and a mysterious figure is seen moving around the flat, the friends are fearful that there’s a real ghost at the party. Can Pip and Posy put their witchy rivalry to one side to uncover the mystery, save the party and give all their friends a Halloween to remember?

Michael Rose, Executive Producer and co-founder, Magic Light Pictures “We are truly excited to bring Pip and Posy to screen in these long form specials, and grateful to Sky Kids for their ongoing commitment to the brand.  The success of our cinema campaigns has shown us that children are mesmerised by Pip and Posy’s adventures, and these 25’ specials allow them time to explore Pip and Posy’s wonderful world of friendship and play with delightful seasonal themes.”

Pip and Posy is based on characters from Nosy Crow’s million-selling picture book series from multi-award-winning illustrator Axel Scheffler first published in 2011. Magic Light Pictures holds the global distribution and merchandising rights to Pip and Posy (excluding publishing) and has launched a full consumer products programme to complement the property. Products already available at retail include toys from Bandai, tie-in publishing from Nosy Crow, puzzles from Ravensburger, dress up with Amscan, outerwear with Blues Group and nightwear and accessories with Aykroyds/TDP.

The specials are directed by Leigh Fieldhouse, associate produced by Stefano Dunne, executive produced by Vici King and Michael Rose and with animation services provided by Blue Zoo. The series now airs on over 32 international broadcasters including ZDF in Germany, FranceTV, Rai in Italy and ABC Australia.

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