LazyTown
LazyTown is an Icelandic television series for children. It was produced in 2004 and is broadcast in Germany and Austria on Super RTL under the title LazyTown - Los geht's in 35 episodes. The series combines live-action film, animated film and computer animation. The idea for the series came from Magnús Scheving, who also embodies the hero Sportacus. He was an aerobics runner-up in the world championships, and with the series he tries to make children want to play, exercise and eat healthily.
Storyline
The series revolves around a small town called Lazy Town, whose name is derived from the English lazy ('lazy'). But the general laziness comes to an end when Sportacus and Stephanie show up. Soon there is no sign of laziness in Lazy Town. But there's one guy who's really bothered by it: Freddie Faulig. Freddie just wants to be left alone and be lazy. That's why he tries again and again to get rid of Sportacus for good, using all kinds of tricks and - always easy to see through - disguises. But in the end he has no chance against him.
Eight-year-old Stephanie, played in the first two seasons by Julianna Rose Mauriello, is one of the three characters in the series portrayed by real people, along with the two men, Sportacus and Freddie Faulig. All other characters in the series are portrayed by hand puppets.
With the song Bing Bang (Time To Dance), the fictional heroes of the series reached number four in the British singles charts in 2006.
The series has been broadcast in more than 170 countries and translated into about 30 languages.
Cast
| Character | Actors | German dubbing actor |
| Sportacus | Magnús Scheving | Markus Pfeiffer |
| Stephanie | Julianna Rose Mauriello (Seasons 1-2) | Cathlen Gawlich |
| Freddie Faulig (originally Robbie Rotten) | Stefán Karl Stefánsson | Michael Pan |
| Meini (in the original Stingy) | Jodi Eichelberger (Puppeteer) | Norman Matt |
| Meinhard Meintsgut (in the original Milford Meanswell) | David Matthew Feldman (Puppeteer) | Engelbert of Nordhausen |
| Trixie | Sarah Burgess (Puppeteer) Aymee Garcia (Puppeteer from season 3). | Diana Borgwardt |
| Ziggy | Guðmundur Þór Kárason (Puppeteer) | Ilona Brokowski |
| Pixel | Ronald Binion (Puppeteer) Kobie Powell (voice actor in season 1-2) Noel MacNeal (voice actor in some releases of the episode "Confused Feet" or in the English "Defeeted") | Hannes Maurer |
| Senta Senfdazu (originally Bessie Busybody) | Julie Westwood (Puppeteer) | Cornelia Meinhardt |
| Song | Jodi Eichelberger (Choir) | Saskia Tanfal (Choir) |
| Song | Tom Luca (Choir & Pixel) |
Questions and Answers
Q: What is LazyTown?
A: LazyTown is an Icelandic children's television musical series that teaches children to be healthy and exercise.
Q: Who created the program?
A: Magnús Scheving is the creator of the program.
Q: What is Magnús Scheving's role in the program?
A: In addition to being the creator of the program, Magnús Scheving also plays the character Sportacus.
Q: What is the educational focus of the series?
A: The educational focus of the series is on teaching children to be healthy and exercise.
Q: How successful has the show been?
A: The show has been very successful and has aired in many countries around the world.
Q: Has the show won any awards?
A: Yes, the show has won multiple awards.
Q: Is LazyTown only shown in Iceland?
A: No, LazyTown has aired in many countries around the world.
