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Meet the Creator and Characters from Wander Over Yonder: Disney Channel’s Newest Animated Series

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reblogged from the RCR Article

Wander Over Yonder on Disney ChannelMingle Media TV’s Red Carpet Report host Ashley Bornancin sat down with April Winchell, and spoke to him about his new animated series on the Disney Channel, “Wander Over Yonder” about Wander, an overly optimistic intergalactic traveler and his steed Sylvia traveling from planet to planet helping people have fun and live free, all against Lord Hater and his army of Watchdogs’ evil reign.

Lord Hater is the most powerful villain in the universe with Commander Peepers serving as his second in command and leader of the Watchdog Army.

The main characters are brought to life by 

  • Jack McBrayer as Wander, an overly optimistic intergalactic traveler
  • April Winchell as Sylvia, Wander’s loyal but bullish steed who travels with Wander across the universe
  • Keith Ferguson as Lord Hater, Wander’s nemesis and ruler of the Hater Army
  • Tom Kenny as Peepers, Lord Hater’s number one henchman

Here’s our interview with Craig McCracken, Creator of “Wander Over Yonder”

Here’s our interview with April Winchell, voice of “Sylvia” on “Wander Over Yonder”

Here’s our interview with Jack McBrayer, voice of “Wander” at D23 from “Wander Over Yonder”

Find out more about the series and characters at their website: http://disneychannel.disney.com/wander-over-yonder

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We’ve Got the Goods – Check out this Sneak Peak of Disney Channel’s New Animated Series “Wander Over Yonder”!

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By Betsy Galchutt, Entertainment Reporter reblogged from the Red Carpet Report 

Wander Over Yonder

WANDER OVER YONDER – Disney Channel’s new animated comedy adventure series “Wander Over Yonder,” from Emmy Award-winning animator Craig McCracken. Pictured: Intergalactic traveler Wander (voiced by Jack McBrayer) and his trusty steed and best friend Sylvia (voiced by April Winchell). (DISNEY CHANNEL)

Save the Date: Friday, August 16th

Get ready to take off across the galaxy in Disney Channel’s new animated adventure comedy series “Wander Over Yonder,” created and executive-produced by two-time Emmy Award-winning animator Craig McCracken (“Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends,” “The Powerpuff Girls”). The new comedy follows best friends, eternally-optimistic intergalactic traveler and constant do-gooder Wander and his quick-tempered but loyal steed Sylvia. Together, they travel through the cosmos happening upon one freewheeling adventure after another, making new friends (and foes) all while battling numerous forces of evil, including the infamous Lord Hater and his army of Watchdogs. A first-look telecast of the new comedy will air FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 (9:00 p.m., ET/PT), immediately following the premiere of “Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel” (8:00 p.m. ET/PT). The series will premiere FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 (9:00 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

“Wander Over Yonder” voice cast stars Jack McBrayer (“30 Rock,” “Wreck-It Ralph,” “Phineas and Ferb”) as free-spirited Wander, April Winchell (“Mickey Mouse Clubhouse”) as Wander’s true-blue stallion and best friend Sylvia, Tom Kenny (“SpongeBob SquarePants”) as Commander Peepers, the leader of the Watchdog Army, and Keith Ferguson (“Gravity Falls,” “Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends”) as evil villain Lord Hater. Series guest stars include James Marsden (“X-Men”), Aziz Ansari (“Parks and Recreation”) and Edie McClurg (“Wreck-It Ralph”).

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Winnie the Pooh For Summer: Inspired by Three Stories by A.A. Milne

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Who doesn’t love Winnie the Pooh, and friends Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Owl, Kanga, Roo—and last, but certainly not least, Eeyore, who has lost his tail. We’re excited to have been invited to screen this wonderful adventure in the Hundred Acre Wood with this new Walt Disney Animation Studio’s feature.

Here’s some interesting factoids about this production:

Veteran Disney animator/storyman/director Burny Mattinson (a key animator on the 1974 short film “Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too!”) serves as senior story artist, with a dynamic young directing duo—Stephen Anderson and Don Hall—at the helm.

  • Co-Directed by Stephen Anderson who also directed animated films “Meet the Robinsons” and “Journey Beneath the Sea,” among others; and he also worked on “Brother Bear” and “The Emperor’s New Groove.”
  • Co-Directed by Don Hall who is a veteran story artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios with credits including “The Princess and the Frog,” “Meet the Robinsons,” “Brother Bear,” “Home on the Range,” “The Emperor’s New Groove” and “Tarzan.”
  • Voices you’ll hear in “Winnie the Pooh”: Craig Ferguson (“The Late Show with Craig Ferguson”), Tom Kenny (“SpongeBob SquarePants”) and Bud Luckey (director of the Pixar short “Boundin’”).
  • Zooey Deschanel (Actress/musician/singer/songwriter) provides the vocals for a special rendition of the beloved “Winnie the Pooh” theme song
  • Where did the name “Winnie the Pooh” come from? Author A.A. Milne’s son’s teddy bear inspired the beloved character. The child named his bear after Winnie, a Canadian black bear from London Zoo.  Pooh was the name of a swan they encountered together.
  • The six spirited new songs for Pooh and his pals, including “The Tummy Song,” “A Very Important Thing To Do,” “Everything Is Honey,” “The Winner Song,” “The Backson Song” and “It’s Gonna Be Great” were written by Tony® Award-winning songwriter Bobby Lopez, and his wife Kristen.

Story Synopsis:

“Ever have one of those days where you just can’t win, Eeyore?” asks Pooh.  Owl sends the whole gang on a wild quest to save Christopher Robin from an imaginary culprit. It turns out to be a very busy day for a bear who simply set out to find some honey. Inspired by three stories from A.A. Milne’s books in Disney’s classic, hand-drawn art style, “Winnie the Pooh” hits theaters in the U.S. on July 15, 2011.