OAK9 entertainment secures global distribution deal with Boat Rocker

OAK9 Entertainment, an innovative producer of children’s media, announced that Boat Rocker, an independent, integrated global entertainment company, will distribute its animated franchise Stomp! Stomp! Rhinos! worldwide. This milestone cements the program as Lithuania’s first-ever animated franchise to secure international distribution, marking an exciting new chapter for the country’s creative industry.

Stomp! Stomp! Rhinos! is a global preschool franchise from OAK9 Entertainment, designed to connect with Generation Alpha and their families. Through vibrant animation and engaging narratives, the lovable Rhino siblings—Noah, Ela, and Ron—learn to manage their emotions with support from their caretakers. This unique series integrates entertainment and emotional wellness, offering actionable tools to foster healthy emotional growth.

Blending entertainment with emotional wellness, families worldwide are empowered to “Do The Stomp!” together and embrace healthy personal resilience. Through engaging episodes, interactive games, music, products, and immersive experiences, Stomp! Stomp! Rhinos! delivers both fun and education.

OAK9 Entertainment’s dedication to meaningful storytelling and emotional education sets Stomp! Stomp! Rhinos! apart in the highly competitive children’s content market. By exploring universal challenges such as sadness, anger, and anxiety, the series offers compelling, age-appropriate narratives that align with the growing demand for content promoting childhood emotional development.

Mindaugas Jokubaitis, Producer, OAK9 Entertainment, said:

We are incredibly proud that Stomp! Stomp! Rhinos! will now reach families worldwide, thanks to Boat Rocker’s unmatched distribution expertise. By addressing themes such as sadness, anger, and anxiety, we hope to provide children and their families with valuable tools to navigate their emotions. Additionally, we are honored to spotlight Lithuanian creativity on the global stage with this landmark deal.

This three-season deal will provide Boat Rocker the opportunity to distribute the series to leading broadcasters and streaming platforms, and explore franchise management opportunities. Boat Rocker’s kids and family portfolio includes Dino Ranch (Disney+, Disney Junior, CBC), Love Monster (CBeebies), The Next Step (BBC, Corus, CBC), and Daniel Spellbound (Netflix).

Gia DeLaney, SVP, Global Sales, Kids & Family, Boat Rocker Studios, added:

This collaboration exemplifies the power of emotionally resonant content to captivate global audiences. Stomp! Stomp! Rhinos! is a natural fit for our portfolio, blending commercial appeal with meaningful storytelling that parents and children alike will cherish.