TORONTO, CANADA, MARCH 4, 2015 – A world leading creative children’s content development company has announced the release of a brand new interactive application. Smartoonz has launched “Monkey See Monkey Dance,” a new app based on the company’s successful TV series “Monkey See Monkey Do.”

“Monkey See Monkey Do” is a colorful, upbeat animated kid’s series that encourages children to engage with the show’s characters through dance. The show, which is distributed by 9 Story Media Group, is broadcast by major TV channels in 50+ territories. The second season features a brand new 26 x11min format and is now available.

The companion app, “Monkey See Monkey Dance,” is developed by Smartoonz’s new Toronto studio and powered by Homage technology. The app gives users the opportunity to be a part of the show by letting them dance with Monkey and his friends on short clips from the series. Using new technology from Homage, the app offers users the ability to upload simple short video clips of themselves that can be integrated into funny, energetic music animated clips featuring the user and characters from the show. Parents can simply film their children dancing, and the app will do the rest.

“I’m thrilled to make Monkey accessible to all our faithful viewers through new platforms” said Smartoonz CEO, Yuval Levy. “We wanted to give our millions of fans the chance to share the experience of taking part in the show that they love so much. We are always on the lookout for the newest technology to connect with our unique content to create entertaining, interactive experiences for children. We are also developing a new product that will integrate the Monkey content with wearable technology to foster boosted physical activity for children.”

“Monkey See Monkey Dance” is available for free via the Apple App Store. The simple app allows users to choose a song, create clips, save clips on the www.monkey.dance website, and share clips with friends and family.

DESCRIPTION

Did you ever dream of being in the “MONKEY SEE MONKEY DO” TV show?
Here is your chance!

It’s time for MONKEY SEE MONKEY DANCE!  This free, fun and easy to use application will allow you to place yourself in the middle of the Jungle, by the lakeshore or in any of the other amazing environments from the TV series.
It’s time to dance with Monkey and his friends!

FEATURES

*Monkey guides you through the App
*Chose the song you like
*Create clips
*Save your clips on www.monkey.dance website
*Share your clips with friends and family

To create a clip, simply position yourself in front of a solid colored wall and follow Monkey’s instructions.

IN-APP PURCHASE SUPPORT

New great features available:
*Premium clips
*Save to camera roll
*Full Bundle: Unlimited downloads and Premium content

TECHNICAL SUPPORT:

If you’re having any problems with this app, feel free to contact us at [email protected]. Tell us about the issues you’re running into as well as what device and OS version you’re using.

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS:

Before you download this experience, please consider that this app contains social media links to connect with others, in-app purchases that cost real money, push notifications to let you know when we have exciting updates like new content, as well as advertising for The “Monkey See Monkey Do” TV show and for some third parties.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

iOS will keep you logged on for 15 minutes after an initial in-app purchase. Additional purchases won’t require a re-entry of your password during this 15-minute interval. This is a function of the iOS software and not within our control.

PRIVACY INFORMATION:

Your privacy is important to us at Smartoonz. This game collects and uses information as described in the Privacy Policy linked below.

Terms of Use: http://homage.it/terms/
Privacy Policy: http://homage.it/privacy/

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY:

Monkey See Monkey Dance is Free and available exclusively at the Apple App Store worldwide in the Entertainment category. In App upgrade available.

APP LINK:

Monkey See Monkey Dance on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id960311535
Monkey See Monkey Dance website: http://monkey.dance
 Monkey See Monkey Dance on YouTube: http://youtu.be/5xXh01bgWds

CONTACT:
For press inquiries and any other questions please contact: [email protected]
Press images: http://smartoonz.ca/wp/monkeydance/

Produced by SMARTOONZ, powered by HOMAGE

Become a fan of Monkey on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MonkeySeeYou

Visit Monkey’s official website: http://monkey.dance
Learn more about Smartoonz: http://smartoonz.tv

ABOUT SMARTOONZ

Smartoonz is an international content development company that produces smart, entertaining products for children. The Smartoonz team collaborates with a team of early learning development specialists at every step, from concept to final product, to fulfill the interests and needs of kids at each age level. While expanding their creativity, knowledge, reasoning, social development, and motor skills, Smartoonz offers children fun, laughs, and magic. Smartoonz produces cross-platform content comprised of a TV/online series, games, mobile games, and interactive application. Smartoonz’s TV series is broadcast by major TV channels around the world, including Disney Playhouse LATAM, PBS Kids, Sprout in the USA, TVO, TVA and Knowledge in Canada, Jim Jam EMEA, PBS Thailand, and more. Learn more at http://smartoonz.tv.

ABOUT HOMAGE

Homage developed a mobile co-creation video platform, with a unique technology extracting the user from the background without the need for a “green screen”.
For more information, please visit http://www.homage.it