Gaumont Television Partners with Kristen Bell for Preschool Series

PARIS/LOS ANGELES: Gaumont Television is teaming up with Kristen Bell (Frozen) to produce Do, Re & Mi, an animated musical adventure series for preschoolers that marks the first project under Nicolas Atlan, the company’s president of animation.

Along with Bell, Gaumont is partnering with American Idol season eight finalist Jackie Tohn, Michael Scharf and Ivan Askwith on the 52×11-minute series. Do, Re & Mi will feature original tracks performed by Bell and Tohn, as well as other guests. The show, which begins with an adventure and ends with a song, will also extend into apps, games, music videos and more.

The series centers on Mi, a musical eighth note who begins every day with a single mission: to find his song, which is his inspiration, his love and his reason for being. He sets out on an adventure with his two best friends, Do, a nerdy electronic tablet, and Re, a bossy keyboard. Do, Re & Mi was created by Tohn and Scharf and will also be executive produced by Askwith and Bell.

Bell commented: “Music has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. I hope this show will inspire a new generation of kids and expose them to the benefits of music, which can be incredibly inspirational, encouraging and fun all at the same time.”

“What better way to jumpstart our new animation division than by joining with Kristen Bell and her creative, innovative partners Michael, Jackie and Ivan, who brought Do, Re & Mi to our attention,” added Atlan. “We believe Do, Re & Mi will connect kids to music in a fun, new way across all screens.”