It’s Andrew! charges onto ABC Kids this June with imaginative new preschool series
A new animated preschool series, It’s Andrew!, is set to debut on ABC iview and ABC Kids, introducing young viewers to a rhinoceros navigating life in a world of unicorns.
High above the clouds in a mountain-top setting, the series centres on Andrew, a young rhino described as full of emotion and imagination. Living among unicorns, Andrew may lack the ability to fly or use magic, but the character approaches challenges with creativity and determination.
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Each episode follows Andrew’s daily adventures, which include scenarios such as chasing a runaway hot air balloon and retrieving a jelly dessert from gnomes. The stories focus on themes of exploration, problem-solving and individuality.
The series features voice performances from Lucy Durack and Damien Garvey, and aims to highlight messages around self-acceptance and personal expression.
It’s Andrew! is produced as an Australian-Canadian-Singapore co-production between Pirate Size Productions, Mainframe Studios, and Infinite Studios. It has been commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), in association with Societe Radio-Canada (SRC).
Major production investment comes from the ABC in association with Screen Australia, with additional financing support from the Canada Media Fund (CMF) and Mainframe Distribution.
International distribution, licensing and merchandising are managed by Kartoon Studios. The project was developed with assistance from VicScreen and Screen Australia.
The series is created by Dan Nixon and Alyssa Smedley, and directed by Katrina Hadley and Jos Humphrey. Producers include Bryony McLachlan, Michael Hefferon and Freddie Yeo, with executive producers Avrill Stark, Michael Hefferon, Tanya Green and Michael Wiluan.
It’s Andrew! premieres Monday 1 June at 6am on ABC iview and 8:15am on ABC Kids
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