Cartoon Network US picks up kids sketch comedy series from Nick Cannon

MUMBAI: US kids broadcaster Cartoon Network has announced that it has picked up an untitled kids sketch comedy series from entertainer Nick Cannon.

The series is a live-action, half-hour, sketch comedy show rooted in raw mischief, high energy and slapstick humor. Silly kids will make up this wild comedy troupe led by teen stars Jeremy Shada, Shameik Moore, Brandon Soo Hoo, Shauna Case and Chanelle Peloso .

Cartoon Network chief content officer Rob Sorcher said, “Nick Cannon has created a contemporary take on sketch comedy that will launch the next generation of Cartoon Network stars .”

Cannon said, “Cartoon Network is the absolute best home for this series and I am thrilled to be working with them. As someone who was given an opportunity in this business at a very young age, I am always looking for ways to help shine the spotlight on up and coming young comedic talent and this show is the perfect platform for these future stars” .

The series is being produced by Cartoon Network Studios in association with NCredible Entertainment.