LONDON, August 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Available to view for the first time, fans of everyone's
favourite construction hero Bob the Builder; can now take a first
look at the exciting content from the brand new series featuring an
all-new look and first-class celebrity voice cast. The new
trailer will be available to watch on the Bob the Builder YouTube
Channel today.
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Bob the Builder has been entertaining pre-schoolers for the past
16 years with his antics in the seaside harbour town of Fixham,
bringing the world of construction to life in an inspiring and
meaningful way.
For the upcoming new CGI-animated series launching on Channel
5's Milkshake from 1st September
2015 at 7.20am, Bob the
Builder has been given his biggest re-vamp in the show's history
with a modern look and feel.
The new-look Bob is still the same Bob that audiences know and love
though. His dungarees might have been replaced with a hi-vis jacket
but his chunky boots, yellow hard hat and checked shirt all remain,
ensuring TV's best-loved builder remains just as recognisable as
ever. With his trusty tool belt now jam-packed with all manner of
handy kit, Bob is ready to go… No project is too big, no problem
too hard to solve.
The new series will see Bob the Builder continuing its long
tradition of telling fun and interesting stories through positivity
and teamwork with exciting characters, relatable locations and an
aspirational hero.
All of the show's core characters return for the new series,
including Bob's business partner Wendy and popular vehicles Scoop,
Muck and Lofty. Other fans' favourites, Roley and Dizzy, also
remain but there will be new faces for viewers to meet - including
Leo (an apprentice builder), Mayor Maria
Madison, energetic young sports club members 'The Spring
City Rockets' and two new machines: a heavy-lifting low-loader
truck called 'Two Tonne' and a tower crane called Tiny.
There's still no job too big or small for Bob and the gang, as
they approach every job with positivity, enthusiasm and their catch
phrase "Can we build it? Yes we can!"
Bob also has a new home in the bustling metropolis of Spring
City - a glimmering and rapidly-developing modern urban skyline of
steel and glass, complete with its own docks, a diverse population
and strips of shops and restaurants. But his switch to the big city
doesn't signal the end for his traditional home in Fixham, where
he's still going to be building and carrying out smaller scale jobs
throughout the series.
As well as a new look; the voice cast has also been renewed in
the latest development in the show's history with Lee Engelby (Harry
Potter) taking on the voice of Bob, Joanne Froggatt (Downtown Abbey) the voice of
Wendy, Blake Harrison (Inbetweeners)
the voice of Scoop and Jacob Scipio
(CBeebies) the voice of new character Leo.
Bob the Builder has been broadcast in over 175 countries and
translated into 40 languages, exciting and engaging millions of
youngsters across the world. However, the new-look Bob is set to
reach even further with 40-plus mini adventures coming to YouTube
for fans to enjoy.
Christopher Keenan, VP Global
Content & Executive Producer at HIT Entertainment Limited ("HIT
Entertainment") said: "Bob is the most popular builder in TV
history and we're excited to be taking him to the next level. While
the new series retains the emotional warmth that has always given
Bob the Builder a firm place in the hearts of young viewers, it's
now packed with more humour than ever before.
"The sky really is the limit for Bob, Scoop and the other
members of the team and we're looking forward to seeing where their
adventures take us in the future."
With a range of consumer products due to hit stores in late
2016, pre-schoolers will be able to fully immerse themselves in
Bob's world even when they aren't enjoying the teams' on screen
antics.
Don't miss the exciting new CGI-animated series of Bob the
Builder when it airs on Channel 5's Milkshake from 1st
September 2015 at 7.20am.
For more fun and interactive content and to follow Bob and the
team online, visit http://www.BobtheBuilder.com/uk.
Bob the Builder by numbers
- Bob the Builder has been broadcast in over 175 countries and
translated into 40 languages.
- Bob the Builder launched in CGI in 2010 producing 40 episodes
across two series.
- The show has received numerous awards including a BAFTA Award
for 'Best Animation' in 2003, BBC's 'Top Selling Single' in 2001
and two Parents' Choice Awards, both in 2008.
- Bob the Builder has achieved two number 1 hit singles in the UK
pop charts selling over 1.4 million copies.
About Bob the Builder™
Bob the Builder and his machine team are ready to tackle any
project. As they hammer out the solutions that lead to a job well
done, Bob and the team demonstrate the power of positive-thinking,
problem-solving, teamwork and follow-through. Most importantly,
from start to finish, the team always shows that The Fun Is In
Getting It Done! Bob the Builder is produced by HIT Entertainment
with animation services provided by Canadian based digital
animation company Mainframe, a division of Rainmaker
Entertainment.
About HIT Entertainment
HIT Entertainment is one of the world's leading pre-school
entertainment companies, specialising in building powerful brands
based on engaging stories. HIT Entertainment's world-class
portfolio includes Thomas & Friends®, Mike the Knight™,
Fireman Sam®, Bob the Builder™, Barney®, Angelina Ballerina®,
Pingu® and Rainbow Magic®.
HIT Entertainment excels at creating and building globally
successful brands which capture the hearts and imaginations of
pre-schoolers and their families. This is achieved through
exceptional storytelling in multiple formats, enhanced by creating
high quality character-based products and experiences with
best-in-class partners. HIT Entertainment's lines of business span
television and home entertainment production, content distribution,
digital media and live events and attractions. HIT
Entertainment, a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc., has operations in the
UK, US, Canada, Hong Kong and Japan. For more information visit
http://www.HitEntertainment.com
About Mattel
The Mattel family of companies (Nasdaq: MAT) is the worldwide
leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family
products. Mattel's portfolio of best-selling brands includes
Barbie®, the most popular fashion doll ever produced,
Hot Wheels®, Monster High®, American
Girl®, Thomas & Friends® and
Fisher-Price® brands, including Little
People® and Power
Wheels®, MEGA® Brands, including MEGA
BLOKS® and RoseArt®, as well as a wide array
of entertainment-inspired toy lines. In 2013, Mattel was named one
of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" by Ethisphere Magazine and
in 2014 ranked No. 5 on Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "100
Best Corporate Citizens" list. With worldwide headquarters in
El Segundo, Calif., Mattel's
companies employ nearly 30,000 people in 40 countries and
territories and sell products in more than 150 nations. At Mattel,
we are Creating the Future of Play. Visit us at
http://www.Mattel.com, http://www.Facebook.com/Mattel or
http://www.Twitter.com/Mattel
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Facebook Page: http://www.Facebook.com/BobtheBuilderGB
Website: http://www.BobtheBuilder.com/uk
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