Livingston Taylor to Voice Winnie the Pooh in Kartoon Studios’ Adaptation

Musician Livingston Taylor has been cast as the voice of Winnie the Pooh in Kartoon Studios’ upcoming franchise Hundred Acre Wood’s Winnie and Friends.

“Livingston Taylor doesn’t just voice Winnie the Pooh, he embodies him,” said Andy Heyward, CEO of Kartoon Studios. “From the moment he stepped into the recording booth and sang Danny Elfman’s main title song, he gave life to the warmth, sincerity, charm and gentle wisdom that define Pooh at his very core. There is a kindness in Livingston’s voice, and a musical honesty, which feels as though it rises straight out of the Hundred Acre Wood itself. Winnie the Pooh is one of the most beloved characters in the world, and Livingston captures his heart and spirit in a way that is truly extraordinary and deeply moving.”

“When audiences hear Liv, they will not be thinking of an actor portraying Pooh, they will be hearing Winnie the Pooh himself,” added executive producer Linda Woolverton. She continued, “Hundred Acre Wood’s Winnie and Friends is such a special property, and we needed the perfect voice to bring these characters to life. Livingston’s voice and singing performance exceed anything I could have hoped for. Livingston Taylor will be the Winnie the Pooh this generation has been waiting for!”

“To voice Winnie the Pooh is a privilege that touches me deeply,” commented Taylor. “Pooh has lived in the hearts of children and adults for generations, my own heart included. Stepping into his gentle, thoughtful world has been nothing short of joyful. Bringing that to life, through voice, music and heart, will be a treasure I am honored to pass along to children everywhere.”

Heyward added, “Hundred Acre Wood’s Winnie and Friends is more than a series; we are building it as a franchise with long-term, multi-generational vision. From serialized short-form stories and major holiday specials to a global consumer products program and future live immersive experiences, we are structuring this as a 360-degree global brand designed to endure for decades.”