Vampirina
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Genre
Created byChris Nee
Based onVampirina Ballerina
by Anne Marie Pace
Developed by
  • Chris Nee
  • Jeny Quine
Voices ofIsabella Crovetti
Lauren Graham
James Van Der Beek
Patti LuPone
Brian Stokes Mitchell
Mitchell Whitfield
Wanda Sykes
Dee Bradley Baker
Ian James Corlett
Jordan Alexa Davis
ViviAnn Yee
Benji Risley
Cree Summer
Opening theme"Vampirina" theme by Isabella Cramp, Lauren Graham, and James Van Der Beek
Ending theme"Vampirina" theme (instrumental)
Composers
Country of originUnited States
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes75 (147 segments) (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Erik Vignau (S1)
  • Lisa O'Connor (S2–3)
  • Nayanshi Shaw (S3)
Running time24 minutes (2x 12-minute segments)
Production companyBrown Bag Films
Release
Original networkDisney Junior
Disney Channel
Original releaseOctober 1, 2017 (2017-10-01) –
June 28, 2021 (2021-06-28)

Vampirina is a computer-animated children's television series created by Chris Nee. Based on the Vampirina Ballerina series of books written by Anne Marie Pace and published by Disney-Hyperion, the series was announced in March 2016 and premiered on Disney Junior and Disney Channel on October 1, 2017. It features much of the staff that has worked on another program created by Nee, Doc McStuffins.[1]

The series ended on June 28, 2021, after 3 seasons and 75 episodes.

Premise

Vampirina follows the story of Vampirina "Vee" Hauntley who becomes the new kid on the block after she and her family move from Transylvania to Pennsylvania to open a local bed and breakfast called the Scare B&B for visiting ghouls (including vampires[2]) and goblins. The Hauntley family have to learn to do things the "Pennsylvania way," especially when Vee is at school, all while keeping their monster lives a secret from humans so they don't scare them.

Characters

Main

Supporting

Recurring

Guests

Episodes

Main article: List of Vampirina episodes

SeasonSegmentsEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
14925October 1, 2017 (2017-10-01)November 23, 2018 (2018-11-23)
24925December 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)April 10, 2020 (2020-04-10)
34925October 5, 2020 (2020-10-05)June 28, 2021 (2021-06-28)

Broadcast

Vampirina premiered on Sunday, October 1, 2017 in the United States with two back-to-back episodes simulcast on Disney Channel and Disney Junior. Of the first season's 15 episodes, 10 premiered within the month of October to tie into Halloween and were also placed on Disney Junior's streaming and video on demand venues.[5] In Canada, the show premiered on Disney Junior on October 7, 2017. In January 2018, a second season was announced by Disney, which premiered on December 7, 2018.[6] A third season was announced on September 7, 2018, which premiered on October 5, 2020.[7][8] Vampirina is broadcast in 115 countries and translated into 15 languages.[9] The series concluded with its series finale in June 2021 after 75 episodes.[10]

Home media

DVD releases
Region Set title Seasons Aspect ratio Episode count Time length Release date
1 Vampirina: Volume 1: Meet The New Girl On The Block![11] 1 1.78:1 4 (half-hours) 92 minutes Oct 17, 2017
1 Vampirina: Ghoul Girls Rock! 6 (half-hours) 144 minutes Nov 6, 2018
1 Disney Junior Holiday 2 (half-hours) 143 minutes Oct 23, 2018

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominee Result Refs
2018 Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Directing in an Animated Program Nicky Phelan, Marten Jonmark, Ehud Landsberg, Matteo Ceccotti and Kristi Reed Nominated
Outstanding Main Title and Graphic Design Nicky Phelan, Stephen Robinson, Leigh Fieldhouse and Magnus Kråvik Nominated
Outstanding Writing in an Animated Preschool Program Chris Nee, Chelsea Beyl, Travis Braun and Jeffrey King Nominated
British Academy Children's Awards International Pre-School Chris Nee, Norton Virgien, Nicky Phelan Nominated [12]
2019 Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Preschool Animated Program Jay Culliton, Carlos Sanches and Eric Lewis Nominated
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Preschool Animated Program Otis Van Osten, Marcos Abrom, Jason Oliver, Eric Lewis, Goeun Lee Won
2020 Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Preschool Children's Animated Series Chris Nee, Cathal Gaffney, Darragh O'Connell, Norton Virgien, Chelsea Beyl, Gillian Higgins, Colm Tyrrell, Lisa O'Connor, Erik Vignau, Nayanshi Shaw and Jeffrey King Nominated
Outstanding Original Song in a Children's, Young Adult or Animated Program Michael Kooman, Christopher Dimond and Chris Nee for The Vamp-Opera: “The Vamp Opera” Nominated

References

  1. ^ Steinberg, Brian (4 March 2016). "Disney Junior Renews 'Lion Guard,' Orders 'Vampirina,' 'Puppy Dog Pals'". Variety. "Vampirina" is inspired by Disney Publishing's popular children's book series "Vampirina Ballerina," and tells the story of a young vampire girl who becomes the new kid in town when her family moves from Transylvania to Pennsylvania. The show will be led by many of the executives behind "Doc McStuffins,"
  2. ^ "a ghoulish girl in the human world" in opening lyrics, a pair of vampires are the first guests
  3. ^ a b c d e "Lauren Graham to Voice a Vampire in Disney Junior Animated Series". The Hollywood Reporter. 27 June 2017. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
  4. ^ Hauntley, Vampirina. "Portrait of a Vampire". Vampirina. You really brought out the blue in my cheeks. (also "I may be blue with pointy teeth" in opening lyrics)
  5. ^ "Disney Junior's Vampirina to Debut on October 1". LaughingPlace.com. 30 August 2017. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
  6. ^ Petaski, Denise (22 January 2018). "'Vampirina' Renewed for Season 2 by Disney Junior". Deadline.com. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
  7. ^ Kimberly Nordyke (7 September 2018). "'Muppet Babies,' 'Vampirina,' 'Puppy Dog Pals' Renewed at Disney Junior (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  8. ^ Evans, Greg (28 September 2020). "Disney Junior's 'Vampirina' Taps Broadway & TV For Season 3 Guest Star Line-Up: Audra McDonald, Christopher Jackson, Taran Killam, Mayim Bialik, Among Others".
  9. ^ "Listings - VAMPIRINA on DISNEY JUNIOR - TheFutonCritic.com". www.thefutoncritic.com.
  10. ^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (6 December 2021). "Inside Line: Scoop on The Flash, Nancy Drew, FBI: International, NCIS: Hawai'i, Chicago Fire, Vampirina and More". TVLine. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  11. ^ "Amazon.com: Vampirina: Volume 1: Isabella Cramp, Lauren Graham, James van der Beek, Patti Lupone, Brain Stokes Mitchell, Wanda Sykes, Cree Summer: Movies & TV" Amazon.
  12. ^ "Children's in 2018". British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Retrieved 19 February 2023.