Production has begun in Dublin, Ireland, on “Doc McStuffins,” an animated series about six-year-old Dottie “Doc” McStuffins, who communicates with and heals stuffed animals and toys out of her backyard clinic.
This imaginative series, with an emphasis on healthy living, will highlight the importance of taking care of oneself and others. The Academy Award nominated animation studio Brown Bag Films (“Granny O’Grimm,” “Give Up Yer Aul Sins”) will produce the series in association with Disney Channel.
Beginning in 2011, “Doc McStuffins” will premiere on the soon to be branded Disney Junior blocks on Disney Channel, and Disney Junior channels around the world. The announcement was made yesterday by Nancy Kanter, senior vice president, Playhouse Disney Worldwide.
Kanter said: “Helping their kids live a healthy lifestyle is a top priority for parents. ‘Doc McStuffins’ combines every kid’s dream of their toys coming to life with valuable lessons about health and wellness. We are confident that Doc’s relatable warmth and charm will ease young viewers’ natural trepidations about familiar situations, including visiting the doctor, getting shots and taking medicine.”
Doc runs her backyard community clinic with the help of Squeakers, an alarmist squeaky toy fish; Hallie, a jolly hippo receptionist; Stuffy, an overly proud stuffed dragon; and Lambie, Doc’s fashion forward best friend lamb. The kids in Doc’s neighborhood aren’t quite sure how she does it, but they believe in her ability to heal their beloved toys. The series models a strong sense of community and the importance of lending a helping hand, or paw, when people and stuffed animals need it most.
The Hollywood Health & Society division of the USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center will serve as the health and medical consultant for the series, advising on core health issues that are relevant to young kids and families.
Emmy Award-winning writer Chris Nee (“Little Bill”) is creator and executive producer and Emmy Award-winning Norton Virgien (“Rugrats”) is director. “Doc McStuffins” is a production of the Brown Bag Films in association with Disney Channel.
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