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LazyTown
''LazyTown'' () is an Icelandic children's educational musical television series created by aerobics champion Magnús Scheving. Originally produced in English, it has been broadcast in dozens of languages globally. Designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, the series was based on Scheving's stage play '' Áfram Latibær!'', itself adapted from a book that Scheving wrote in 1995. The series was commissioned by Nickelodeon in early 2003, following the production of two stage plays and a test pilot. Originally performed in English, it was later dubbed into thirty languages and broadcast in over 180 countries. It combines live action, puppetry and computer animation, making it one of the most expensive children's shows, with the cost per episode being over five times that of the average children's show. The first two seasons, consisting of fifty-two episodes, were produced from 2004 to 2007. ''LazyTown'' originally aired on Nickelodeon's Nick Jr. block in the United States and t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magnús Scheving
Magnús Örn Eyjólfsson Scheving (; born 10 November 1964) is an Icelandic writer, television producer, entrepreneur, actor, and former athlete. He is best known as the creator of the children's television show '' LazyTown'', on which he served as a producer, director, and portrayed the character Sportacus. A two–time European champion in aerobic gymnastics, he was named the Icelandic Sportsperson of the Year in 1994. Early life and childhood Magnús Scheving was born on 10 November 1964, to Þórveig Hjartardóttir and Eyjólfur Magnússon Scheving. He grew up in the small Icelandic town of Borgarnes. At 15 years old, he had his first job as a telephone exchange messenger for Borgarnes. His knowledge in both architecture and carpentry allowed him to build his own house later on, which he described as "physically... ayingevery brick and roof tile." In his twenties, he made a bet with a woodworking friend, Fjölnir Þorgeirsson, that either would master a sport of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LazyTown Extra
''LazyTown Extra'' (also known in other countries as ''LazyTown: Action Time!'') is a children's television series produced by LazyTown Entertainment, based on the original ''LazyTown'' series, functioning as a spin-off. It first aired on September 15, 2008, showing on CBeebies CBeebies is a British free-to-air Public service broadcasting in the United Kingdom, public broadcast children's television channel owned and operated by the BBC. It is also the brand used for all BBC content targeted for children aged six year ..., along with the original series. Synopsis ''LazyTown Extra'' is formatted as a sketch show featuring the LazyTown characters in an assortment of short sketches, with the main focus being on Ziggy, as he travels to various parts of the United Kingdom looking at many different athletic activities. Segments * Super Moves – Sportacus showcases a move the viewer can do at home. * Ziggy's Introduction – Ziggy lands somewhere in the United Kingdom and intr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stefán Karl Stefánsson
Stefán Karl Stefánsson ( , ; 10 July 1975 – 21 August 2018) was an Icelandic actor and singer. He was best known for portraying Robbie Rotten, the antagonist of the children's television series ''LazyTown''. Career Stefán Karl's career started in 1994 at the age of 19, when he worked as a puppeteer for television. During his years as a puppeteer, he had also been studying at the Drama Academy of Iceland. However, he was unsatisfied with the perspectives of Icelandic drama standards. He recalled that his principal at his high school said that "acting is not about making faces and changing your face", which he disagreed with. Later, Stefán Karl was invited by Magnús Scheving, an Icelandic gymnast, to portray one of the characters in the second ''LazyTown'' play. Magnús created the plays due to his concerns about Iceland's younger generation lacking sufficient physical exercise. Stefán Karl explained that " agnúswanted the kids to get healthier, so he created this mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bing Bang (Time To Dance)
"Bing Bang (Time to Dance)" is the single version of the ''LazyTown'' song "Bing Bang". The original version is sung at the end of every episode of the Icelandic children's television series by Stephanie and is danced to by Stephanie, Sportacus Sportacus 10 () is a fictional character from the Icelandic children's television show ''LazyTown'', created and portrayed by Magnús Scheving. His name in English is a portmanteau of the ancient figure Spartacus and the word sport, which repres ... and the puppets of LazyTown. In the episodes "LazyTown's Surprise Santa", "The Holiday Spirit", "The LazyTown Circus" and "Rockin' Robbie", a Christmas version, circus-style and rock-style of the song are performed. An extended version of the song is performed in the episodes, "Defeeted" and "LazyTown's New Superhero". The single was released in the United Kingdom on 27 November 2006 as a digital download, and in CD format a week later. On 10 December it reached number 4 on the UK Sing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LTS Garðbær Studios
LTS Garðbær Studios (also known as LazyTown Entertainment) is an Icelandic studio located in Garðabær, Iceland, which succeeded Lazy Shows (founded in 1992). The studio's productions included television series ''LazyTown''. The studio was founded in 2002 by Magnús Scheving and his partners Guðmundur Þór Kárason, Raymond P. Le Gué and Ragnheiður Melsteð. In 2011, Turner Broadcasting System acquired LTS and in 2014 Turner moved the studio to the US. From 2011 to 2024, the rights to the LazyTown brand were owned by Warner Bros. Discovery through its Warner Bros. International Television Nordics unit. LTS owns Wit Puppets and the creative studio from Le Gué Enterprises BV. On May 16, 2024, it was announced that Magnús Scheving had agreed to a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to purchase back the company and the rights to the ''LazyTown'' brand. Filmography Main Shows *'' Áfram Latibær!'' ''- 1st Era'' (1996-2016) *''Glanni Glæpur Í Latabæ - 2nd Era'' (1999 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Áfram Latibær!
''Áfram Latibær!'' (English: ''Go Go LazyTown!'') is an Icelandic children's stage play by Magnús Scheving, based on his Icelandic book of the same name. The play premiered in 1996 in Loftkastalinn and was very popular. Baltasar Kormákur was the director, and the cast included Magnús Scheving, Selma Björnsdóttir, Steinn Ármann Magnússon, Ingrid Jónsdóttir, Jón Stefán Kristjánsson, Ólafur Guðmundsson, Magnús Ólafsson, Sigurveig Jónsdóttir, Sigurjón Kjartansson, Ari Matthíasson, Pálína Jónsdóttir, Þórhallur Ágústsson and Guðmundur Andrés Erlingsson. It was later adapted into the hit TV series ''LazyTown''. Plot The play is about the residents of LazyTown who are always lazy and lead unhealthy lifestyles. The Mayor receives a letter from the President telling about a sports competition in LazyTown that the residents have to compete in. After the Mayor is unsuccessful at convincing the residents to compete in the competition, Sportacus Sportacus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Valenti
Mark Valenti is an Emmy-nominated American writer known for movies, TV series and novels. Career biography Valenti began his entertainment career as an actor with the St. Louis theatrical troupe the City Players. He moved to Los Angeles and studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute under Sally Kirkland and Marc Marno. During this period, Valenti appeared in several LA stage productions, and took roles on sitcoms and soap operas, including NBC's '' The Facts of Life''. In 1986, Valenti became a production assistant for Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment. Spielberg had initiated a program whereby assistants would be given an opportunity to learn as much a possible in two years, identify a career path, and then move into their chosen field. Valenti segued into a role as vice president of development for John Hughes. During his three-year tenure, Hughes produced ten films, including ''Home Alone'', '' National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation'', '' Planes, Trains and Automo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CBeebies
CBeebies is a British free-to-air Public service broadcasting in the United Kingdom, public broadcast children's television channel owned and operated by the BBC. It is also the brand used for all BBC content targeted for children aged six years and under. Its sister channel, CBBC, is intended for older children aged six to twelve. It broadcasts every day from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm, timesharing with BBC Four. History On 20 November 2001, the CBeebies name was officially revealed as part of the split of the already-existing CBBC block and would be used as both a children's block and a digital channel. The CBeebies channel launched on 11 February 2002 alongside the CBBC, CBBC channel, as a spinoff from BBC Children's and Education, the BBC's children's television strand. The first four shows to air on the channel were ''Teletubbies'', ''Binka'', ''Step Inside'' and ''Bits and Bobs''. CBeebies domestically broadcasts from 5:30 am to 7:00 pm, broadcasting six days ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iceland
Iceland is a Nordic countries, Nordic island country between the Atlantic Ocean, North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge between North America and Europe. It is culturally and politically linked with Europe and is the region's westernmost and most list of countries and dependencies by population density, sparsely populated country. Its Capital city, capital and largest city is Reykjavík, which is home to about 36% of the country's roughly 380,000 residents (excluding nearby towns/suburbs, which are separate municipalities). The official language of the country is Icelandic language, Icelandic. Iceland is on a rift between Plate tectonics, tectonic plates, and its geologic activity includes geysers and frequent Types of volcanic eruptions, volcanic eruptions. The interior consists of a volcanic plateau with sand and lava fields, mountains and glaciers, and many Glacial stream, glacial rivers flow to the sea through the Upland and lowland, lowlands. Iceland i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guðmundur Þór Kárason
Guðmundur Þór Kárason (born 14 June 1974) is an Icelandic puppet designer and puppeteer who is best known for his work on ''LazyTown'', in which he portrayed the character Ziggy. Early life Guðmundur Þór Kárason was born on 14 June 1974 in Reykjavík, Iceland, to director Kári H. Þórsson and visual artist Jenný E. Guðmundsdóttir. Career In 1994, he founded Wit Puppets in Iceland, working on commercials, theater and television programs. Guðmundur's involvement in Wit Puppets ranges from character development, construction and performing some of the puppets himself. In 1998, Kárason joined Lazy Shows, performing and consulting on the show as well as designing visuals for the company. Starting in 2004, Kárason was one of the founders of LTS Garðbær Studios (also known as LazyTown Entertainment), puppet performer and voice of Ziggy in ''LazyTown''. In 2010, he was a photographer for the Eurovision Song Contest. In 2011, he was the director and producer for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RÚV (TV Channel)
RÚV is the main television channel of RÚV, the Icelandic public broadcaster, launched in 1966. The free-to-air channel broadcasts primarily news, sports, entertainment, cultural programs, children's material, original Icelandic programming as well as American, British and Nordic content. Among its highest-rated programs are the comedy sketch show '' Spaugstofan,'' mystery drama '' Ófærð (Trapped)'' and '' Fréttir'' (''News''). It is the Icelandic Olympic Broadcaster and has also usually holds rights to the FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro competitions. It is a member of the European Broadcasting Union and is responsible for selecting Iceland's entries to the Eurovision Song Contest. History In 1955, Armed Forces Radio and Television Service Keflavik started broadcasting an English language television service from Naval Air Station Keflavik, which until 1977 was an over-the-air television station. Since there was much skepticism over the influence of the Keflavik stati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julie Westwood
Julie Westwood (born 21 October 1952) is an English voice actress and puppeteer, best known for portraying Bessie Busybody in the children's television show ''LazyTown'', as well as a career of other voices. She lives in Bolton, United Kingdom. Other television shows she has worked on, include the BAFTA award-winning Channel 4/Jim Henson series '' The Hoobs'', in which she plays the voice of Tula, ''Cartoon Critters'' as the voice of Fleur and ''Fully Booked'', a BBC Sunday morning television show with Zoë Ball, and later Gail Porter, where she played Morag the Cow. Her sons also joined her on '' Wolf It.'' She has also been the voice for Sara, for the manga series ''Mirmo!'' Characters * Bebe in ''The Furchester Hotel'' * Bessie Busybody, Pixel (Puppetry only) in ''LazyTown'' * Tula in '' The Hoobs'' * Fleur in ''Cartoon Critters'' * Madge in '' It's a Big Big World'' * Morag the Cow in ''Fully Booked'' * Sara in ''Mirmo! ''Mirmo! Zibang'', known in Japan as , is a Jap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
