Arnie & Barney Spin-off: Ant Heroes Save Water in New Animation

Studio 100 International GmbH is producing a new German animation spin-off featuring Arnie and Barney, the forgetful young ants from the Biene Maja (Maya the Bee) universe. Titled "Arnie & Barney – Retten das Wasser" (Arnie & Barney – Save the Water), the film addresses climate change and drought, as the meadow suffers from the hottest summer ever. Captain Pantz assigns the ant troop to find fresh water, but tries to keep Arnie and Barney away by giving them a pointless task. However, they accidentally discover that someone has deliberately stolen the water. With the help of superhero mosquito SzzKeat, the duo must use all their strength to retrieve the water and save their friends. The production is set for release in 2026. The article, written by Matthias Jordan on kulturnews.de, highlights the duo's rise from supporting characters to heroes, drawing a parallel to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. The film is positioned as a timely narrative about environmental challenges. The article also mentions other cultural news, including a Marsupilami film and events like the Gratis Comic Tag.