9 Story Media Group is thrilled to announce the season two greenlight of their hit animated series Let’s Go Luna!. Premiering on PBS KIDS this month, the new season will follow Leo, Carmen and Andy around the globe as they travel to 16 destinations with Luna the Moon, voiced by Judy Greer (Arrested Development, Ant-Man, Jurassic World).
Let’s Go Luna! (52 x 11’), produced by 9 Story’s award-winning animation studio Brown Bag Films, encourages kids ages 4-7 to explore and appreciate world cultures while developing social skills. Each episode consists of two 11-minute animated stories based in one country in order to help kids better understand the traditions and local customs associated with each destination. Working alongside a group of cultural anthropologists and experts to ensure each region is authentically and respectfully portrayed, storyboard artists create visually-driven narratives to highlight each city’s distinctive features.
“This new season gave us the opportunity to return to some of our favorite countries, but also to explore new cultures and cities around the globe,” said Joe Murray, series creator. “Now more than ever, we need to teach children about cultural traditions outside of their own household while we continue to promote the acceptance of others.”
Let’s Go Luna! follows the adventures of three animal friends – Leo, a wombat from Australia; Carmen, a butterfly from Mexico; and Andy, a frog from the United States – as they travel the globe with their parents’ traveling performance troupe, “Circo Fabuloso”. At each stop, Luna the Moon guides the trio as they learn about the local region, its people and traditions that make each place unique. Along their travels, the characters learn of a traditional folktale associated with each new location. From language and music, to food and art – each episode ends with a reminder that there’s always more to see, learn and experience with each place you visit.
Tune in and watch the season two premiere on May 10, 2021 on PBS stations, the PBS KIDS 24/7 channel and PBS KIDS digital platforms. Join the trio as they set out on adventures to Reykjavik, Iceland; Delhi, India; and Kumasi, Ghana.
Let’s Go Luna! is executive produced by 9 Story’s Vince Commisso and by series creator and showrunner Joe Murray. Matt Mitchell is directing, with Nora Keely of Brown Bag Films serving as supervising producer and Charley Thomas as producer. 9 Story Distribution International is managing the worldwide distribution and merchandising rights.
Let’s Go Luna! season two will premiere in Canada on June 5, 2021, on TVOKids. The series also airs on Knowledge Network (Canada), Amazon Prime (UK, Australia), CJ E&M Corp (Korea), Discovery Kids (Middle East), and Nat Geo Kids (LATAM).
For more Let’s Go Luna! resources, games and full episodes visit pbskids.org and the PBS KIDS Games app, including the new Luna’s Postcards Around the World game. Follow along on Facebook and Instagram for new announcements, clips and tips for parents.
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9 Story Media Group is a leading creator, producer and distributor of kids and family focused intellectual property. Its award-winning animation studio, Brown Bag Films, is recognized around the world for best-in-class brands such as Doc McStuffins, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Octonauts, Wild Kratts, Blue’s Clues and You and The Magic School Bus: Rides Again. The company’s international distribution arm, 9 Story Distribution International based in Dublin, represents 4,400 half-hours of animated and live-action programming, seen on some of the most respected international channels and platforms. Its in-house consumer products division, 9 Story Brands, builds international entertainment brands for kids, with expertise across creative, brand marketing, and licensing. 9 Story’s Creative Affairs Group creates, develops and produces award-winning branded properties using groundbreaking formative research. With facilities in Toronto, Dublin, New York and Bali, 9 Story Media Group employs 1000 creative and corporate staff. www.9story.com
For further information:
Jennifer Ansley, Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications, 9 Story Media Group
+1 416 530-9900 ext 230, jennifer.ansley@9story.com