Based on the best-selling toy line, the new "Lalaloopsy" half-hour television series celebrates diversity, friendship and teamwork and stars the Lalaloopsy rag dolls -- Mittens Fluff 'n Stuff, Bea Spells-a-Lot, Rosy Bumps 'N' Bruises, Jewel Sparkles, Peanut Big Top, Spot Splatter Splash, Crumbs Sugar Cookie, Dot Starlight and their group of friends. The characters, who magically came to life when their last stitch was sewn, each have a unique personality based on the fabrics that were used to make them and a special pet. They come together for daily adventures in a whimsical world of silly surprises called Lalaloopsy Land. "Lalaloopsy" is co-produced with MGA and Moonscoop Productions:
Nickelodeon Greenlights 'Lalaloopsy', Will Premiere in Spring 2013Also, from Deadline:
via press release:
NICKELODEON GREENLIGHTS LALALOOPSY, NEW ANIMATED PRESCHOOL SERIES
SET TO PREMIERE IN SPRING 2013
Based on Award-Winning, Best-Selling Lalaloopsy Line, New Series Celebrates Diversity, Friendship and Teamwork
NEW YORK – Feb. 11, 2013 – Nickelodeon has ordered 52 episodes of the animated preschool series, Lalaloopsy, set to premiere in spring 2013. Based on the best-selling line, the half-hour series celebrates diversity, friendship and teamwork and stars the Lalaloopsy rag dolls --, Mittens Fluff ‘n Stuff, Bea Spells-a-Lot, Rosy Bumps ‘N’ Bruises, Jewel Sparkles, Peanut Big Top, Spot Splatter Splash, Crumbs Sugar Cookie, Dot Starlight and their group of friends. The characters, who magically came to life when their last stitch was sewn, each have a unique personality based on the fabrics that were used to make them and a special pet. They come together for daily adventures in a whimsical world of silly surprises called Lalaloopsy Land. Lalaloopsy is co-produced with MGA and Moonscoop Productions.
“Kids adore the Lalaloopsy line and will now be able to engage with these characters in a whole new way when we bring them to life on TV for the first time,” said Teri Weiss, EVP of Production and Development, Nickelodeon Preschool. “The Lalaloopsy world is filled with magic and surprises that will delight preschoolers while teaching important lessons about teamwork and friendship.”
“We are delighted to partner up with Nickelodeon, the greatest kids’ TV brand in the U.S. to air this outstanding series based on an award-winning brand,” said Isaac Larian, Chief Executive Officer of MGA Entertainment. “The series is certain to fuel the brand to new heights.”
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Nickelodeon Greenlights Lalaloopsy SeriesAlso, from C21Media:
The popular Lalaloopsy dolls are getting a TV series. Nickelodeon has ordered 52 episodes of Lalaloopsy, an animated preschool series to premiere in spring 2013. Based on the best-selling toy line, the half-hour series chronicles the adventures of the Lalaloopsy rag dolls (ask your young daughters) — Mittens Fluff ‘n Stuff, Bea Spells-a-Lot, Rosy Bumps ‘N’ Bruises, Jewel Sparkles, Peanut Big Top, Spot Splatter Splash, Crumbs Sugar Cookie, Dot Starlight and their group of friends in Lalaloopsy Land. The characters, who magically came to life when their last stitch was sewn, each have a unique personality based on the fabrics that were used to make them and a special pet. Lalaloopsy is co-produced with MGA and Moonscoop Prods.
Tags: Lalaloopsy, Nickelodeon
Nick lines up LalaloopsyAlso, from Kidscreen:
Nickelodeon has greenlit an animated preschool series about a group of dolls that magically come to life, based on MGA Entertainment’s Lalaloopsy toys.
Lalaloopsy (52x30′) will feature dolls such as Mittens Fluff ‘n’ Stuff, Bea Spells-a-Lot and Pillow Featherbed, who all have personalities based on the fabrics that were used to make them.
Nick says the toon, coproduced with MGA Entertainment and Moonscoop Productions, “celebrates diversity, friendship and teamwork.” It is set to begin airing in the spring.
“Kids will now be able to engage with these characters in a whole new way when we bring them to life on TV for the first time,” said Teri Weiss, exec VP of production and development at Nickelodeon Preschool.
The Nick pick comes after parent Viacom last month unveiled plans to introduce six new series in a bid to turn around its flagging ratings. Another of the shows is the latest instalment of the Japanese animé franchise Digimon.
Nico Franks
12-02-2013
©C21Media
TAGS: New series
GENRES: Animation, Children's
SHOWS: Lalaloopsy
PEOPLE: Teri Weiss
COMPANIES: Nickelodeon, Viacom International Media Networks
SECTIONS: C21Kids
COUNTRIES: US
Nickelodeon takes Lalaloopsy dolls to TV screensAlso, below is MGA Entertainment's press release regarding the Nick News, from PRNewswire:
Nickelodeon has greenlit an animated preschool series based on MGA Entertainment’s Lalaloopsy doll line.
A series of 52 x half-hour Lalaloopsy episodes will premiere this spring and will feature the original eight rag doll characters and their adventures in Lalaloopsy Land.
The show is co-produced with MGA and Moonscoop Productions.
The collectible doll line topped the Toys ‘R’ Us’ Fabulous 15 list this past holiday season. Aside from toys, the Lalaloopsy brand has garnered more than 200 licensing partners such as Activision, Scholastic and Fab.
Tags: Lalaloopsy, MGA Entertainment, Moonscoop
MGA Entertainment And Nickelodeon Join To Launch Lalaloopsy™, New Animated Preschool Series Set To Premiere Spring 2013
Based on Award-Winning, Best-Selling Lalaloopsy™ Line, New Series Celebrates Diversity, Friendship and Teamwork
NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MGA Entertainment, Inc. and Nickelodeon have partnered to launch 52 episodes of the animated preschool series Lalaloopsy™ premiering in Spring 2013 on Nickelodeon. Based on the best-selling Lalaloopsy™ line, the half-hour series celebrates diversity, friendship and teamwork and features the original eight Lalaloopsy™ characters including Crumbs Sugar Cookie™, Mittens Fluff 'n Stuff™, Bea Spells -a-Lot™, Pillow Featherbed™, Jewel Sparkles™, Peanut Big Top™, Spot Splatter Splash™, Dot Starlight™ and all of their friends. The characters magically came to life when their last stitch was sewn, with personalities based on the fabrics that were used to make them.
(Download image - Lalaloopsy Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130211/NY58201)
The Lalaloopsy™ television series is co-produced by MGA Entertainment and Moonscoop Productions.
"Kids adore the Lalaloopsy line and will now be able to engage with these characters in a whole new way when we bring them to life on TV for the first time," said Teri Weiss , EVP of Production and Development, Nickelodeon Preschool. "The Lalaloopsy world is filled with magic and surprises that will delight preschoolers while teaching important lessons about teamwork and friendship."
"Lalaloopsy is a major, growing global brand. Besides toys, Lalaloopsy has attracted over 200 blue chip licensing partners such as Activision, Scholastic, Fab, to name only a few. We are delighted to partner up with Nickelodeon, the greatest kids TV brand in the U.S. to air this outstanding series based on an award-winning brand. The series is certain to fuel the brand to new heights," said Isaac Larian , Chief Executive Officer of MGA Entertainment.
About MGA Entertainment, Inc.
MGA Entertainment, a consumer entertainment products company headquartered in Van Nuys, California, manufactures innovative lines of proprietary and licensed products including toys and games, dolls, consumer electronics, home decor, stationery and sporting goods. The MGA family includes award-winning brands such as Little Tikes®, Lalaloopsy™, Bratz®, Bratzillaz™, Novi Stars™, Moxie Girlz™, and Zapf Creation®. For more information please visit: www.mgae.com, www.littletikes.com, www.lalaloopsy.com, www.bratz.com, www.bratzillaz.com, www.novistars.com, and www.moxiegirlz.com.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 33rd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in more than 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 18 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B).
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