Daniel Tiger Movie on PBS
They're Making a Daniel Tiger Movie — and You Can Watch It in FOUR Days
Daniel Tiger is already a beloved children's character, but now that red-hoodied animal is about to become a movie star, too. PBS Kids is gearing up to debut a new animated film titled The Daniel Tiger Movie: Won't You Be Our Neighbour? on Sept. 17. That's Monday, people.
The one-hour flick will include its share of social-emotional lessons in the form of catchy sayings, to be sure, but it also has an epic twist (for children's programming standards, at least): a new character is moving to the neighbourhood and the Kingdom of Make Believe.
The plot centres on 3-year-old Jodi Platypus and her family settling into their new home, which will undoubtedly feel like a big change for young Daniel and his friends. And if the Platypus family feels a bit familiar to parents, it's because they likely grew up watching them on the original Mister Rogers' Neighbourhood series in puppet form.
That's not the only bit of nostalgia the movie offers – producers have hinted that fans of the childhood classic will recognise the movie's opening song.
The movie – which will air on PBS stations nationwide and be followed up by two new episodes featuring Jodi on Sept. 18 and Sept. 20 – will explore age-appropriate themes like adjusting to change, meeting someone who looks different, how it feel to be "the new kid on the block," and – of course – what it means to be a good neighbour.
Sounds grr-ific!
If you can't wait until Monday, take a look at this sneak peek clip and a few photos from the movie ahead.
