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| The show features two ], named SpottyWot and DottyWot, who spend their days exploring a ] where their ] spaceship has landed. | The show features two ], named SpottyWot and DottyWot, who spend their days exploring a ] where their ] spaceship has landed. | ||
| ==Production== | == Production == | ||
| ''The WotWots'' is produced by Pukeko Pictures, a production company founded by filmmaker ] and children's author ]. The puppet-like WotWots characters are ] over live-action footage by ], the visual effects company founded by Taylor, and well-known for its work on the ]. | ''The WotWots'' is produced by Pukeko Pictures, a production company founded by filmmaker ] and children's author ]. The puppet-like WotWots characters are ] over live-action footage by ], the visual effects company founded by Taylor, and well-known for its work on the ]. | ||
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| Co-creator Martin Baynton also narrates the series, interacting with the WotWots by asking them questions and translating their speech for the viewer. In the UK, the narration is performed by ]. Baynton also provides the voice for SpottyWot, while New Zealand actress ] voices DottyWot. ] voices the WotWot's computer, but her voice is replaced by that of ] in the UK version. | Co-creator Martin Baynton also narrates the series, interacting with the WotWots by asking them questions and translating their speech for the viewer. In the UK, the narration is performed by ]. Baynton also provides the voice for SpottyWot, while New Zealand actress ] voices DottyWot. ] voices the WotWot's computer, but her voice is replaced by that of ] in the UK version. | ||
| ==Broadcast details== | == Broadcast details == | ||
| ''The WotWots'' made its debut in ] on 23 March 2009 on the ] network owned by ]. | ''The WotWots'' made its debut in ] on 23 March 2009 on the ] network owned by ]. | ||
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| In the ], the series began on 8 June on ].<ref>, ].</ref> | In the ], the series began on 8 June on ].<ref>, ].</ref> | ||
| ==Merchandise== | == Merchandise == | ||
| ], a toy brand of ], is licensed to produce the WotWots toy range, and the toys were launched on 2 September 2009.<ref>, ''Scoop.co.uk'', 3 August 2009.</ref> | ], a toy brand of ], is licensed to produce the WotWots toy range, and the toys were launched on 2 September 2009.<ref>, ''Scoop.co.uk'', 3 August 2009.</ref> | ||
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2009 New Zealand TV series or program| The WotWots | |
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| Narrated by | Martin Baynton Nicholas Parsons (UK) |
| Composer | David Long |
| Country of origin | New Zealand |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Richard Taylor Martin Baynton |
| Production companies | Pukeko Pictures Weta Workshop |
| Original release | |
| Network | TV2 |
| Release | 23 March 2009 |
The WotWots is a New Zealand children's television show which debuted in 2009.
The show features two aliens, named SpottyWot and DottyWot, who spend their days exploring a zoo where their steam-powered spaceship has landed.
Production
The WotWots is produced by Pukeko Pictures, a production company founded by filmmaker Richard Taylor and children's author Martin Baynton. The puppet-like WotWots characters are computer-animated over live-action footage by Weta Workshop, the visual effects company founded by Taylor, and well-known for its work on the The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.
The series is filmed on location at several zoos: Auckland Zoo, Wellington Zoo (in New Zealand) and Melbourne Zoo (in Australia).
Co-creator Martin Baynton also narrates the series, interacting with the WotWots by asking them questions and translating their speech for the viewer. In the UK, the narration is performed by Nicholas Parsons. Baynton also provides the voice for SpottyWot, while New Zealand actress Nathalie Boltt voices DottyWot. Janet Roddick voices the WotWot's computer, but her voice is replaced by that of Fiona Lewis in the UK version.
Broadcast details
The WotWots made its debut in New Zealand on 23 March 2009 on the TV2 network owned by TVNZ.
In Australia, the series debuted on ABC1 and ABC2, two channels of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, on 16 April 2009.
In the United Kingdom, the series began on 8 June on Five.
Merchandise
Playskool, a toy brand of Hasbro, is licensed to produce the WotWots toy range, and the toys were launched on 2 September 2009.
References
- Join the WotWots at Auckland Zoo, Weta Workshop, 2009.
- The WotWots - new to ABC for Kids, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 6 April 2009.
- The WotWots, Five.
- Playskool To Launch Long Awaited WotWots, Scoop.co.uk, 3 August 2009.