ONE ANIMATION AND KIDOODLE.TV® TEAM UP TO SUPPORT AND INSPIRE KIDS WITH NEW ODDBODS: BUSY BODIES SERIES
USA – 1 June 2021 – Award-winning content creation, distribution and licensing studio One
Animation is launching a new iteration of its three-time Emmy Award® nominated animated
series Oddbods. The new series titled Oddbods: Busy Bodies utilises a live-action-animation
hybrid format and is aimed at helping kids relieve stress, move their bodies, and engage in
imaginative play. Consisting of 8 x 5-7 minute episodes, the series is hosted by veteran yoga
therapist and teacher trainer, Hersha Chellaram, who specialises in children’s and accessible
yoga.
The series is debuting on AVOD Safe Streaming™ video service, Kidoodle.TV, this week, for an
exclusive first window.
Oddbods: Busy Bodies encourages children to get active and use their imaginations as they
participate in adventures with Hersha and the Oddbods characters to locations including space,
a winter wonderland, the park, or enjoying a rainy day at home. During each episode, Hersha
guides viewers through movement, stretching and breathing exercises while participating with
the Oddbods to achieve their goals.
Hersha Chellaram is a certified Integral Yoga instructor with expertise in bringing the complete
practice of yoga to adults and children of all ages and abilities, including those with special
needs, disabilities and chronic health conditions. Hersha was selected for the list of 20 Yoga
Teachers of Colour to Watch in 2020, and the 2014 Women of Hope Award as Children’s
Advocate, presented by the Hong Kong Adventist Hospital Foundation.
Michele Schofield, SVP, Content Distribution at One Animation, said: “During the pandemic,
children have experienced an emotionally challenging and turbulent time, during which they’ve
shown remarkable resilience and courage. At One Animation, we wanted to show up for kids
and deliver tools that would alleviate stress, promote mindfulness, and encourage them to get
active physically and with their imaginations, and so we put our efforts into creating Oddbods:
Busy Bodies – a series to offer kids a chance to release energy and have a few moments to
process their feelings. As an existing partner of Kidoodle.TV, we’ve seen the platform’s positive
uptake and tremendous growth, especially this past year, and we knew this trusted and kid-
focused platform would be the ideal place to premiere this hopeful new series.”
“The pandemic has challenged our children in multiple ways and the new Oddbods: Busy
Bodies show is a great example of not only addressing individuality, but also celebrating it. How
we get through this looks different for everybody but we can do it together. The mindful
techniques this series delivers are a powerful way to integrate a more meaningful and timely
form of kindness and understanding into the lives of kids and families. We couldn’t be happier
than to be the first to show this original series to millions of kids and families globally,” remarked
Brenda Bisner, CCO for Kidoodle.TV at A Parent Media Co. Inc.
Oddbods is a globally loved, three-time Emmy Award-nominated, non-dialogue comedy
featuring seven adorable, highly unique pals. Together, despite their differences, they survive
the perils of everyday life, unintentionally turning ordinary situations into unexpected,
extraordinary, and always humorous events. The quirky but totally charming Oddbods
celebrate individuality in a funny, warm and unexpected way. After all, there’s a little odd in
everyone!
About APMC and Kidoodle.TV ®
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alternative to stream their favorite TV shows and movies. Available in over 160 countries and territories
on thousands of connected devices, Kidoodle.TV provides peace of mind with every show available on
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many other streaming media devices. Kidoodle.TV is owned and operated by A Parent Media Co. Inc., a
family-based company. Kidoodle.TV is certified by the kidSAFE ® Seal Program and is the proud recipient
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