Andy Lee’s animated series Do Not Watch This Show to air on ABC
Andy Lee's animated children's series Do Not Watch This Show will premiere on ABC iview on 4 July, bringing a comedic take on reluctant stardom to young audiences.
ABC has announced the premiere of Do Not Watch This Show, a new animated children’s series created by Andy Lee, which will debut on ABC iview at 6am on Friday, 4 July. The series is inspired by Lee’s best-selling book series Do Not Open This Book.
The program centres on Wizz, a blue monster voiced by Lee, who persistently urges viewers not to watch the show, denying his role as its star. Despite his pleas, children are drawn into the absurd antics that ensue. Each of the 12 episodes explores increasingly bizarre reasons behind Wizz’s resistance to fame.
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The series features a well-known cast including Denise Scott, Joel Creasey, Kura Forrester and Dave Hughes. Heath McKenzie, the illustrator of the original book series, leads the art direction. Cameos throughout the season include appearances from Hamish Blake, Glenn Robbins, Carrie Bickmore, and Chrissie Swan among others.
Do Not Watch This Show is produced by Lee Bones for ABC, with major investment from Screen Australia in partnership with ABC and VicScreen. It is directed by Leo Baker, produced by Patrick Crawley, and written by a team including Lee, Jason Marion, Katie Westcott, Melanie Bracewell and Ray Matsen.
International sales are handled by Lee Bones/Frank Worldwide Sales.
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