New Zealand’s Mukpuddy Animation, Canada’s Sphere Animation and the UK’s Cantilever Media are pleased to announce they have teamed up to produce the brand-new kids’ series, Badjelly, starring Miriam Margolyes OBE and based on a beloved story from legendary comedian Spike Milligan. Commissioned by New Zealand’s TVNZ and WildBrain Television’s Family Channel in Canada, Badjelly is the first-ever treaty co-production in kids’ animation between New Zealand, Canada and UK studios. ABC Australia has also acquired the series for their platforms. The new series is being produced with the permission of Spike Milligan Productions and the family of Spike Milligan.
Production on the 13 x 22’ 2D-animated series for kids 7 to 11-years old began earlier this year, with delivery scheduled for 2025. WildBrain is global distributor outside of New Zealand and Australia.
Based on the beloved kids’ book, Badjelly the Witch: A Fairy Story, an irreverent modern fairy tale by renowned Irish comedian, poet, playwright and actor, Spike Milligan, Badjelly delivers a fresh new take for today’s kids on this classic story, all the while preserving the crazy humour, bizarre situations and quirky characters from Milligan’s original tale that has entertained kids for generations.
Renowned BAFTA-winning stage and screen actor, Miriam Margolyes OBE, who delighted audiences as Professor Pomona Sprout in the Harry Potter film franchise, will star as the voice of the enigmatic Badjelly.
Alongside Margolyes, Rhys Darby (Trolls, Jumanji: The Next Level, Carmen Sandiego) stars as the mischievous Binklebonk, Ava Diakhaby (Shortland Street) is the charming and brave Rose, and rising star Malachi Hall (The Flatshare) is the fearless Tim. They are joined by an array of international talent, including Roisin Conaty (GameFace), Cohen Holloway (Under the Vines), Mandip Gill (Dr Who), Joe Wilkinson (Sex Education), Katherine Parkinson (Significant Other), Kiell Smith-Bynoe (Ghosts) and Julian Barratt (The Great).
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