The all-new 3DCG animated kids’ series follows a ‘doggone hard-working’ doggy construction crew of irresistibly cute and playful pups; the series debuts June 14 on multiple Disney platforms.
Disney Branded Television has released a trailer for its all-new 3DCG animated kids’ series, Pupstruction, which follows a “doggone hard-working construction crew ranging from some of the brawniest breeds to irresistibly cute and playful puppies.” The show premieres June 14, with a simulcast on Disney Channel and Disney Junior (8:00 a.m. EDT); the first batch of episodes premiere the same day on Disney’s on-demand platforms and Disney+.
Created and executive-produced by Emmy Award-nominated writer and producer Travis Braun (TOTS), the series highlights teamwork, family, community, creative problem-solving themes, and the importance of imaginative play. Disney has picked up Season 2 ahead of the series debut.
According to DBTV, Pupstruction centers on crew leader Phinny, an innovative young corgi who dreams up some of the biggest and wildest ideas to help his town of Petsburg. There’s also Luna, a comically spontaneous sheepdog; Roxy, a can-do rottweiler; and Tank, a lovable, snack-obsessed mastiff. Although Phinny might be the smallest pup on the crew, he proves that you don't need big paws to have big ideas. Together, the Pupstruction crew uses mud, sweat, drool, and plenty of heart to build and create.
Joining the previously announced voice cast in recurring and guest star roles for Season 1 are Olga Merediz (Broadway's In the Heights) as Grandma Dee; Todrick Hall (American Idol) as Harvey Hare; Gabriel Iglesias (Space Jam: A New Legacy) as Felipe; and Nate Torrence (Zootopia) as Chameleo.
The show, geared towards kids ages 2-7, features two 11-minute stories with an original song in each episode. The main title theme song, written by series' songwriter/composer Rob Cantor, will be released on May 12, with the full digital soundtrack Disney Junior Music: Pupstruction released by Walt Disney Records on June 14.
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The series stars Yonas Kibreab (Pixar's upcoming Elio) as Phinny; Carson Minniear (Big City Greens) as Tank; Scarlett Kate Ferguson (I'm Dying Up Here) as Roxy; and newcomer Mica Zeltzer as Luna, as well as Yvette Nicole Brown (Firebuds) as Mayor Gilmore; Bobby Moynihan (Saturday Night Live) as Bobby Boots; Grey DeLisle (The Simpsons) as Maya; Kari Wahlgren (The Ghost and Molly McGee) as Scratch; Eric Bauza (Muppet Babies) as characters Harry, Sniff, and Lloyd; and Alessandra Perez (TOTS) as Bailey.
The Season 1 creative team includes Victor Cook (TOTS) as executive producer; Robyn Brown (Muppet Babies) as co-producer/story editor; and Abigail Nesbitt (TOTS) as supervising director. In addition, Cantor (The Ghost and Molly McGee) is songwriter and composer. Pupstruction is produced by Titmouse in association with Disney Junior.
Source: Disney Branded Television
Debbie Diamond Sarto is news editor at Animation World Network.
