Vampirina
Vampirina
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Premiered:
- Network: Disney
- Category: Series
- Genre: Educational
- Type: Animated
- Concept:Inspired by the series of books (Vamperina Ballerina) by Anne Marie Pace (writer) & LeUyen Pham (illustrator)
- Subject Matter:
- Tags: self-identity, consideration of others
Plot Synopsis
VAMPIRINA is a half-hour animated series that tells the story of a young vampire girl, Vampirina (aka Vee), who is the new kid in town after her family moves from Transylvania to Pennsylvania. In her unfamiliar surroundings, Vee first tries to adapt, change and blend in with her schoolmates, but ultimately she learns to appreciate her unique individuality and that of her friends, too. Vee's parents, Boris and Oxana Hauntley, are the proprietors of the local Scare B&B, a bed and breakfast for visiting ghouls and goblins. Though homesick for Transylvania, Oxana embraces her new role as B&B owner and is a calming presence for Vee in their new world. Boris has a zest for his new surroundings and is always on the lookout for the latest human trend to share with his wife and daughter. Also along for the adventure is the Hauntley's dog, Wolfie, who secretly has the ability to turn into a werewolf; a playful ghost named Demi, who has traveled with the family from Transylvania; and Vee's cantankerous yet loyal gargoyle sidekick, Gregoria. Additional characters include Poppy's twin brother, Edgar, an aspiring filmmaker who's obsessed with all things spooky and out of the ordinary; Poppy and Edgar's mom, Edna, who has a sneaking suspicion that there's something different about the Hauntleys; Vee's school teacher, Mr. Gore; and Chef Remy Bones, the Scare B&B's resident skeleton chef. Vee's grandparents, Nanpire and Grandpop, also show up from time to time to check in on their family and learn about their new human traditions. Each 30-minute episode features two 11-minute stories and includes original songs. The series' story curriculum includes lessons about self-identity and consideration of others.
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Season 3 of VAMPIRINA premiered on Monday, October 5, 2020 at 11am ET/PT on Disney Jr. In the season opener, "Weekly Normalness; Vampire's Luck," when Edgar struggles with his new blog for the world wide cobweb, Vee, Gregoria and Demi help him come up with an idea. Nan gives Vee a good luck charm for her ballet performance. Returning guest voices for Season 3 include Henry Winkler, Donald Faison, Adam Devine, Andrew Rannells, Jim Rash and Rachel Bloom. They are joined by these new guest stars: Christopher Jackson as The Horseman; Taran Killam as Ichabod; Audra McDonald as world-famous fashion designer Medusa; James Monroe Iglehart as Oscar, a larger-than-life talking bust statue; Sutton Foster as Bora, a shrieking banshee magazine critic; Mayim Bialik as a scientist named Dr. Jem Geodopolis; Chris Sullivan as an abominable snowman named Steve; Santino Fontana as a musical phantom named Petru; Pete Gardner as a goofy scarecrow named Thatch; and more.
Cast
- Isabella Crovetti-Cramp - Vampirina 'Vee' Hauntley
- James Van Der Beek - Boris
- Lauren Graham - Oxana
- Wanda Sykes - Gregoria
- Mitchell Whitfield - Demi
- Jordan Alexa Davis - Poppy
- ViviAnn Yee - Bridget
- Dee Bradley Baker - Mr. Gore; Wolfie
- Benji Risley - Edgar
- Cree Summer - Edna
- Ian James Corlett - Chef Remy Bones
- Patti LuPone - Nanpire 'Nan'
- Brian Stokes Mitchell - Grandpop