Disney Television Animation is going back to Never Land, beginning production on the animated series Jake and the Never Land Pirates.
The series will feature classic Peter Pan characters Captain Hook and Smee, as well as a new crew of kid pirates lead by the fearless Jake. Designed as an interactive 2D and CG-animated series for preschoolers, the series will emphasize teamwork.
‘Jake and the Never Land Pirates will introduce preschoolers to the excitement of Never Land, an imaginative, engaging pirate world for kids and a wonderfully memorable one for their parents,’ says Nancy Kanter, senior VP Playhouse Disney Worldwide. ‘Comedic foils Captain Hook and his well-meaning sidekick, Smee, will continue to amuse young kids, as the enthusiastic Jake leads his team of kid pirates on adventures that model teamwork for our young viewers.’
The voice cast includes Colin Ford as Jake, Disney Channel star Madison Pettis as Izzy and Jonathan Morgan Heit as Cubby. The series will feature original pirate jigs and rock chanteys, as well as music underscore by Loren Hoskins and Kevin Hendrickson of the Portland, Oregon-based pirate rock band, Captain Bogg & Salty. Rob LaDuca is executive producer and Howy Parkins is director.
The series will be broadcast on Playhouse Disney outlets around the world. A premiere date was not given.
