Moone Boy:

Following the successful and popular episode on Little Crackers, Sky1 HD has announced a full series based on Moone Boy, written by and starring The IT Crowd's Chris O'Dowd. This is an exclusive Sky1 HD commission, available for sponsorship and is due to air in September 2012.

Moone Boy is set in a small town in Ireland in 1989 and follows the antics of the youngest member of the Moone family, 11 year old Martin Moone. Martin has a unique perspective on life aided by an imaginary friend, Sean Murphy, played by Chris O'Dowd. Martin's imagination comes into play, both in his childish drawings, which come alive through animation, and in the ridiculous schemes he comes up with against Sean's better judgement. With Sean's help, Martin negotiates life as the youngest in a chaotic, scatter-brained family. Both Johnny Vegas and Steve Coogan have also signed up to take guest roles in the series.

 

KEY BENEFITS:

  • Written by and starring Chris O'Dowd (The IT Crowd)
  • Confirmed guest roles to be taken up by Steve Coogan & Johnny Vegas
  • Part of Sky's promise to increase investment in home-grown content by over 50% in the next 3 years
  • Series will be directed by Declan Lowney (Little Britain, Father Ted) and produced by Ted Cowd (Gavin & Stacey, Saxondale)
  • Cartoon elements of the show will differentiate the show and attract a variety of viewers

 

SCHEDULING:

  • Sky 1 & Sky 1 HD
  • Starts September 2012 - TBC
  • 6 x 30 min episodes
  • Plus repeats on Sky 1 & Sky 2 and any showings on Sky Anytime & Sky Go
  • Online opportunity also available

For more information please download the full sponsorship opportunity opposite

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