DreamWorks' "Doug Unplugs" and Gaumont's "Stillwater" debut on Apple TV +
Apple TV + announced the addition of two new animated series' Doug Unplugs of DreamWorks e Stillwater of Gaumont Animation scheduled for this fall. The streaming service also revealed the dates for the second season of its award-winning shows Ghost
Made by DreamWorks Animation and based on Dan Yaccarino's popular book series, Doug Unplugged tells of a young robot named Doug, who feels there is more to life than facts. As other robots log in for their daily download, the curious Doug disconnects and travels to the human world, and with his best friend Emma, experiences its wonders firsthand. The animated series is produced by Jim Nolan, Aliki Theofilopoulos and Dan Yaccarino, and features the vocal talents of Brandon James Cienfuegos, Kyrie McAlpin, Eric Bauza, Mae Whitman, Leslie David Baker and Becky Robinson. Premiere date: Friday 13th November
Based on the Scholastic book series Zen Shorts by Jon J Muth, Stillwater is produced by Gaumont and Scholastic Entertainment and centers on the brothers Karl, Addy and Michael. Fortunately, these three children have Stillwater, a wise panda, as a neighbor. Through her example, her stories and her gentle humor, Stillwater offers children a deeper understanding of their feelings, as well as awareness tools that help them cope with their daily challenges. The show is produced by Sidonie Dumas, Christophe Riandee, Nicolas Atlan, Terry Kalagian, Iole Lucchese, Caitlin Friedman, Jef Kaminsky and Rob Hoegee and features the vocal talents of James Sie, Eva Binder, Tucker Chandler and Judah Mackey. Premiere date: Friday 4th December
Other new original programs and seasons for children and families that world premiere on Apple TV + this fall include:
Ghost. After being awarded the Outstanding Children's or Family Viewing Programming Award at 47thAnnual Daytime Emmys and making Apple TV + the first streaming service to win a Daytime Emmy in its first year of eligibility, Ghost returns after a first historical season, on Friday 9 October. The series won a Prix Jeunesse Award, a Parents' Choice Gold Medal Award and a recognition from Common Sense Media. Luke Matheny, Oscar-winning and DGA Award nominee, returns as the series' writer and director, with PGA-nominated Andrew Orenstein as showrunner. Kay Wilson Stallings, executive vice president of Creative and Production at Sesame Workshop, is the executive producer. The show is produced by Sinking Ship Entertainment. The second season will be released on Friday 9 October
Helpsters. In the second season of “Helpsters,” preschoolers continue to explore the power of teamwork as puppets Cody, Scatter, Mr. Primm and Heart join a group of new celebrities and musical guests to solve problems. Helpsters take on any challenge, from planning a party to mastering magic tricks and even climbing, with a positive attitude, because it all starts with a plan. Featured guest stars in the new season include Terry Crews, Danny Trejo, Gabby Douglas, Christopher Meloni, Richard Kind, Michael Ian Black, Janeane Garofalo, Michelle Buteau, and Judah Friedlander. Emmy Award winner Tim McKeon (Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends: Destination Imagination, Odd Squad) is the creator and showrunner. He and Kay Wilson Stallings, executive vice president of Creative and Production at Sesame Workshop, are executive producers. The second season will be released on Friday 16 October.
Apple TV + is currently available on the Apple TV app on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, iPod touch, Mac, select Samsung and LG smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV and Roku devices, as well as on tv.apple.com. The Apple TV app will be available on Sony and VIZIO smart TVs later this year.
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