The beloved children's show 'The Magic School Bus' is undergoing a modern makeover for Netflix's revival of the classic 90s series, titled 'The Magic School Bus Rides Again.'
Voiced by former Saturday Night Live cast member, Kate Mckinnon, Fiona Frizzle -- Ms.Frizzle's younger sister -- is taking over the classroom, leading the kids on some of the wildest adventures yet. Packed with high-energy, science-fueled fun, the kids of Walkerville Elementary will explore the clouds, dive into the depths of the Internet and plunge into a volcano. Staying true to the original series, the Netflix exclusive's theme song will remain the same, however it will be sung by Hamilton creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda.
This revitalization of the Magic School Bus will appeal to young parents, who grew up watching the series, as well as children.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Revamped Nostalgic Children's Shows
- The resurgence of classic children's shows provides opportunities for companies to update, modernize, and appeal to both new and old audiences.
- Celebrity Voiceovers for Animated Content
- Hiring high-profile actors and actresses to voice animated characters can boost the visibility of nostalgic content and draw in a wider range of viewers.
- Science-focused Children's Programming
- Creating thrilling and engaging educational content for children that teaches science, technology, engineering, and math can help build a future generation of scientists and innovators.
Sectors Adopting This
- Streaming Services
- Streaming services can capitalize on the nostalgia trend by reviving classic shows that appeal to both old and new audiences, through original content, reboots, and collaborations.
- Animation Studios
- Animation studios can leverage nostalgia with remakes of classic shows, while incorporating modern techniques to appeal to younger audiences, and provide opportunities for interactive and educational content.
- Toy and Merchandise Companies
- Opportunities exist for toy and merchandise companies to create updated products and merchandise for new and old fans of children's shows, that incorporate modern technology, STEM education, and celebrity endorsements.
