Mandy Moore Voices Character in New Disney Series

BURBANK: Production has begun on the new Disney Junior animated preschool series Oki’s Oasis, with actress/singer Mandy Moore voicing the main character.

The series is expected to premiere in 2013 on Disney Junior channels and programming blocks around the world. Mandy Moore stars as Oki, a cat sheriff who protects the town of Nice and Friendly Corners. Each episode features two 11-minute stories and two original songs. Oki’s Oasis is a production of W!LDBRAIN Entertainment, a DHX Media company, in association with Disney Junior.

Nancy Kanter, the senior VP of original programming and general manager of Disney Junior Worldwide, said: "Oki’s Oasis uses the legend of the Old West to impart social skills and lessons for young kids about being a good friend and neighbor, reinforcing what parents are already teaching their children at home about forgiveness, honesty and sharing. The series further demonstrates Disney Junior’s dedication to programming that highlights the importance of great, heartfelt storytelling as an impetus for learning and development."