7.15.2009

Martha, the Cartoon!

Yes, you heard right, folks. Martha will soon be animated! In a surprising announcement on Twitter earlier this week, Martha Stewart revealed that the television department at her company is developing a new cartoon geared to kids between the ages of 5 and 11 with an animated version of herself as the star. This further broadens her audience, ensuring a new generation becomes very familiar with the name Martha Stewart.

Details at this point are mimimal, but I imagine the show will have an instructional component: how to help mom in the kitchen, how to enjoy your veggies at dinner time, how to make your bed, fun craft projects, etc. Martha did say that the cartoon will be animated with the help of Red Digital Cinema Company, which provides one of the highest resolutions in digital animation. No word yet on whether Martha will be doing the vocals for her avatar, shown below.

Martha Stewart or Wilma Flintstone? "It's a Good Thing!"

6 comments:

Pru said...

I actually think it is a good thing! I'm going to sound really old now, but its about time children learnt how to do more things around the house. I think they would be great fun to watch - at the age of 26 I am still trying to master hospital corners!

I hope Martha does the voiceover it just wouldn't be the same otherwise. And I love the hair over her eye in the animation - so Martha!

MarthaAndMe said...

This is Martha jumping the shark I'm afraid....

Kirk said...

I think is a very good thing. Martha is exploring ways to keep the Martha brand going long after she is no longer able to do the appearances, shows, etc. This is great for her company and shareholders.

Kirk said...

She could even have celebrity guest like on her show and have them do their voices

abby jenkins said...

That is too funny. Maybe she can get on Family Guy and whip them in to shape!

Maureen said...

Or maybe she and Marge (The Simpsons) can have a bake-off!!

(Sorry I couldn't resist)