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Hey friends of the WotWots – Great news! The new Pocket SpottyWot app is here!
Tickle, poke and spin SpottyWot around in his hover chair on our just-released Pocket Spottywot app. It’s also great fun to check out the animals in the Sneek-a-Peek viewfinder. And don’t forget to tickle SpottyWots foot – you’ll love it!
You can now take Spottywot with you on the go for hours of fun. Check it out here!
Win WotWots toys and other goodies !!!
Win WotWots toys and other goodies by joining our Facebook International Colouring Competition!
WotWots toys available globally!
Our gracious friends at www.wetaNZ.com have put a small selection of WotWots toys for sale on their website. These can be bought from and shipped to anywhere in the world so please make sure you tell your friends who may be looking for anything WotWots related to take a look here:
http://www.wetanz.com/the-wotwots-2/
the WotWots Become First Ambassadors for New Zealand’s B4 School Checks
the WotWots have become the first ambassadors for New Zealand’s Ministry of Health’s B4 School Checks, an initiative offering a comprehensive assessment of a four year old child’s health and development.
Officially launched today by New Zealand’s Minister of Health Hon. Tony Ryall, B4 School Checks ensure children are ready for school and identify any physical, emotional and social issues that could impact on a child’s ability to learn and often have life-changing outcomes for children and their families.
Co-Founder of Weta Workshop, Sir Richard Taylor said “When we began speaking to the Ministry of Health about the B4 School Check initiative, we knew it was something the WotWots had to be a part of. We hope with the WotWots involvement, it encourages more parents to take their young ones in for a health check so they can have every opportunity to grow and learn.”
The partnership will see every child going in for a B4 School Check receive a free the WotWots colouring in, activity or board book and a sticker. the WotWots will also be featured on B4 School Check resources and the partnership appear together at the Parent and Child Show in Auckland at the end of September. A the WotWots ringtone will also be available for download at www.thewotwots.com and DottyWot and SpottyWot will appear at early childhood centres across New Zealand.
The second season of the WotWots can be seen on TV2 at 8.50am weekdays.
the WotWots Scoot into the ASG Parent and Child Show
DottyWot and SpottyWot will be special guests of the ASG Parent and Child Show this September with the delightful alien duo scooting onto the entertainment stage to perform their interactive and exciting live show for kiddies.
Appearing daily at 11.00am and 1.00pm from September 30 – October 2 2011 at the Auckland ASG Parent and Child Show, the WotWots will entertain kiddies with their energetic and fun stage show that encourages and stimulates the joy of learning, participation and discovery.
Young ones can also stop past the WotWots’ interactive booth (#169) to meet DottyWot and SpottyWot plus have photos with the lovable siblings. As well as a colour-in competition, kids can zoom away with some great give-aways including books and toys.
To celebrate the Parent and Child Show, the WotWots will offer an exclusive website competition, giving parents the chance to win a 30 minute performance by the WotWots for their preschool, early childhood education centre or school of their choice. Entry is simple via www.wotwots.com – between August 22 to October 3, 2011. Full Terms and Conditions available at the website.
Season two of the WotWots will whoosh onto TV2 weekdays at 8.50am, starting August 22, 2011. In season two of the vibrant, energetic and colourful learning-based series from Pukeko Pictures, DottyWot and SpottyWot land on a farm and meet strange and friendly farm animals and then travel to the sea shore.
“the WotWots can’t wait to meet and perform for kids at the ASG Parent and Child Show. The annual event is a one-stop-shop that gathers essential parenting products and information into one, easy-access, family-friendly show making it the perfect venue for DottyWot and SpottyWot to showcase their fun stage show” said Co-Founder of Weta Workshop, Sir Richard Taylor.
the WotWots Zoom Back to ABC 4 Kids for World Premiere of Season Two
The lovable alien sibling duo the WotWots zoom back to Australian televisions on ABC 4 Kids this month with the world premiere of the second season of their vibrant, energetic and colourful learning-based series.
From the beginning of August to August 26 2011, the WotWots second season will be seen twice daily at 9.00am and 4.15pm.
In season two, DottyWot and SpottyWot land on a farm and meet strange and friendly farm animals and then travel to the sea shore. There they discover the weird and wonderful creatures that live on the beach and in the sea. Encouraging the love of animals, the season celebrates the joy of discovery and the extraordinary diversity of life on the planet.
“We are excited ABC 4 Kids is the first territory globally to premiere season two of the WotWots. In this new season, DottyWot and SpottyWot enjoy interaction with farmyard animals including cows and ponies as well as discover aquatic animal life such as sea anemones and starfish. the WotWots delight in the joy of discovery and I hope children across Australia enjoy learning about our amazing animal life with DottyWot and SpottyWot”, said Co-Founder of Weta Workshop, Sir Richard Taylor.
the WotWots
the WotWots is an enchanting pre-school series that follows the adventures of two adorable siblings from outer space, SpottyWot and DottyWot. This delightful pair of enquiring minds have come to Earth to explore and to marvel at the extraordinary diversity of life on the blue planet. The show celebrates this joy of discovery and demonstrates the positive values that are the building blocks of a true and enduring friendship.
the WotWots Takes Home TV Award from Parents’ Choice
New Zealand, July 4 2011… 
the WotWots has yet again been recognised by the Parents’ Choice Awards, this time being acknowledged in the Spring 2011 Television category.
Currently in production of its second series and with a broadcast deal already signed with US Broadcaster The Hub for the next 26 x 11 show, the internationally successful brand was awarded the merit based on:
“This import from New Zealand is reminiscent of Teletubbie-like innocence and simplicity without the surreal, spoof-worthy concepts…. The integration of computer animation and live action is extremely well done by the same team that did “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy. The show, which features very simple themes like “Slurpy Lurpy Lips,” and “Lumpy Bumbies” makes for a nice introduction to this type of media-it’s short, it’s sweet and uncomplicated…”.
“We are honoured to have the quality of our TV programme recognised by Parents’ Choice Awards – earlier this year the foundation awarded us a seal of approval for our first free e-book, ‘Lanky Landing Legs’ available at iTunes stores globally. The Parents’ Choice Awards website is a go to tool for parents in search of quality unbiased entertainment options for their children so to see the WotWots featured in two categories is a massive brand achievement”, said Co-Founder of Weta Workshop, Sir Richard Taylor.
With broadcasts in 89 territories including the US, UK, Australia, Canada, Korea, Middle East and Poland, the WotWots was recently sold to HBO Family Latin America for PAY-TV and VOD rights. American Greetings Properties recently signed on for the worldwide licensing and merchandising rights to the popular preschool property.
the WotWots Zoom into a Second Series with a Confirmed Broadcast on The Hub
New Zealand, May 2011…
Pukeko Pictures today announced everyone’s favourite alien duo, SpottyWot and DottyWot, from the internationally successful children’s animation series, the WotWots, is close to completing production on a second series.
The second 26 episode series will see the lovable little aliens explore life by the sea and farmyard animals and has already been confirmed for broadcast on The Hub in the US.
“We are pleased to announce production on the second series of the WotWots. This series will see SpottyWot and DottyWot discover animal life at the beach and on the farm – two distinctive settings that are endearing to children and that young ones can interact with in real life. Children the world over are embracing the series and the unique cuddly characters and the pick-up of series two by The Hub is testament to this” said co-founder of Weta Workshop, Sir Richard Taylor.
With broadcasts in 89 territories including Australia, Canada, Korea, Middle East and Poland, the WotWots was recently sold to HBO Family Latin America for PAY-TV and VOD rights.
Season Two - 26 brand new episodes
Great news! We’re oh so excited to announce a brand new series of the WotWots!
26 brand new episodes featuring heaps of new animals; this series is set on a farm and at the beach. These new episodes will be going on air from June 2011. More info on specific broadcasters to follow – yay!
i-Pad Application Wins the WotWots a Parents’ Choice Award
New Zealand, May 13 2011….
Internationally successful children’s brand, the WotWots, has won a Parents’ Choice Recommended Award for its first e-Book application. The book, ‘Lanky Landing Legs, received the Parents’ Choice Award in the Spring 2011 Mobile Apps category and is available as a free download at iTunes stores globally.
‘Lanky Landing Legs’ is based on the third episode from the WotWots television series and has a multitude of interactive features.
Parents’ Choice commented: ‘The language is colorful. The alliteration throughout the story makes it fun to read aloud and there’s New Zealand flair in playful words like “wonky” and “creak and a clunk”. You can record your own voice to play with the story, or use the one that’s built-in, and pages can be turned to black and white for users to color. The characters are adorable and you can follow them on Facebook as well as play games and do other activities on their website. The app offers plenty of entertainment presented with an engaging hook, great pictures, plus a fun story for young readers.
“We are thrilled our first e-book has been recognised in the Parents’ Choice Awards”, said Co-Founder of Weta Workshop, Sir Richard Taylor, “Given the success of this application, we can assure our many WotWot fans there will be more e-books to come”. www.itunes.com/apps/lankylandinglegs
With broadcasts in 89 territories including the US, UK, Australia, Canada, Korea, Middle East and Poland, the WotWots was recently sold to HBO Family Latin America for PAY-TV and VOD rights.
the WotWots “LANKY LANDING LEGS” A FREE E-BOOK DOWNLOAD FOR I-PAD
FREE DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE HERE:
www.itunes.com/apps/lankylandinglegs
Kids can now enjoy the internationally successful children’s animation series, the WotWots, on the
i-Pad with a free e-book download now available for the platform at all iTunes stores globally.
The third episode from the television series, “Lanky Landing Legs” is the first e-book to be launched for the hit show and features lots of fun and interactive functionalities including:
- Audio book read by series narrator, Martin Baynton
- Each word in the story is spelt out aloud guiding young ones on pronunciation
- Theme song sing-along for kids to join in with
- Each page can become a black and white illustration allowing the user to colour in
- The audio text book can be recorded and played by the user in their own voice
WotWots make waves in Korea
Korea’s C4U Entertainment has picked up preschool animated series The WotWots from ABC Commercial, part of Australian pubcaster ABC.
The WotWots, a series about two aliens who visit Earth, will be broadcast in Korean on C4U’s children’s net Kids 1 from March.
In addition, Korean Distribution Company Kenny & Co has placed the show on local nets Kids Talk Talk and JEI TV.
The WotWots was produced by Pukeko Pictures, a partnership between Richard Taylor, the Oscar-winning co-founder of Weta Workshop, and author, illustrator and children’s TV creator/producer Martin Baynton.
Taylor and Baynton previously teamed up to create kids show Jane and the Dragon.
The WotWots has already been sold into New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the US and the UK, parts of Europe, and has been broadcast across the Arab world by Al Jazeera.
New WotWots DVD released "Sneak-a-Peek a Chimpanzee"
The WotWots
Sneak-a-Peek a Chimpanzee
Discover the delightful adventures of two soft, puppet-like aliens – a
brother and sister – who come to explore planet Earth in their steam
powered spaceship and land in a local zoo. Amazed by what they see,
they scoot around in hover-chairs on a mission to discover all the exotic
creatures that live there.
From the creative minds of the Academy Award-winning Weta Workshop,
The WotWots is a series celebrating the joy of discovery and the strange
and extraordinary diversity of life on planet Earth, as seen through the innocent eyes of SpottyWot
and DottyWot.
This colourful and vibrant series was launched on ABC1 in April 2009 and quickly became a series
that is enjoyed by both children and their parents, as they join SpottyWot and DottyWot on their
adventures around the zoo.
In each episode the WotWots help children to recognise kindness and co-operation as core values,
delight in learning new words and enjoy exploring their creativity through drawing.
In Sneak-a-Peek a Chimpanzee SpottyWot adjusts his chair motor in a quest for speed. Then he
sees the fastest animal in the zoo and decides the key to speed lies in the colour of your spots.
10/10/10 - The WotWots arrive in the US!
New US network the Hub will begin broadcasting the WotWots on 10 October 2010. Watch out America!
Congratulations Skyla!
Skyla, from NSW will see the WotWots at her pre-school very soon – SpottyWot and DottyWot can’t wait!
See the WotWots on Giggle & Hoot!
Don’t miss the WotWots, they will be appearing on Giggle & Hoot, Tuesday August 24 on ABC For Kids on 2.
the WotWots are a BIG hit on Canadian television!
Great news, the WotWots are rating extremely well on Treehouse. Canadian pre-schoolers are regularly placing the WotWots in their top ten pre-school shows! Congratulations SpottyWot and DottyWot.
Visit the WotWots on the great new Milkshake! website (UK)
http://milkshake.five.tv/programmes/wotwots
WotWots Birthday Cake Competition (facebook)- April's winning cake!
The WotWots(on facebook)Birthday Cake Competition-Congratulations to all who entered and voted!
The WotWots broadcasting in Singapore on Okto-Weekdays at 12.00pm!
Facebook (the WotWots) Birthday Cake Competition
Come and vote (’like’) for your favourite birthday cake (the cake with the most ‘likes’ wins the owner a WotWots prize!), dedicated parents around the world have created some WotWots masterpieces – a few here for your enjoyment!
Children's Day @ Wellington Zoo!
WotWots Birthday Cake Competition-March 2010-on Facebook
1. Visit our facebook site ‘the WotWots’
2. Upload your picture of your WotWots Birthday Cake
3. Vote (like) your favourite cake
4. Cake with the most votes wins a prize
Canada welcomes the WotWots!!!!
THE WOTWOTS – SERIES PREMIERE
Meet siblings SpottyWot and DottyWot – two soft, puppet like aliens, who come to explore planet Earth in their steam powered spaceship and land in the local zoo. Amazed by what they see, SpottyWot and DottyWot scoot around in hover-chairs on a mission to discover all the exotic creatures on our planet. An ABC TV series, all 52 10-minute episodes are created
by the Academy Award® winning Weta Workshop and Pukeko Pictures. Premieres on Monday, February 22 at 6:15 p.m.
visit www.treehousetv.com for more information.
What a brilliant day we had at the Weta Cave!
Lots of fun activities + viewings of the WotWots + a chat with creators Richard Taylor and Martin Baynton = Fun!
Centro Goulburn, Australia
What a great day!
