His Dark Materials

His Dark Materials is a 2d animated series on PBS based on the book of the same name by Philip Pullman. This show will be directed by Lauren Montgomery and produced by Michale Dante DiMartino, and is due to be rated TV-PG.

Plot
The story takes place in a parallel world where humans are accompanied dæmons, spiritual companions that can take the form of animals. Here, the main character, Lyra sets out on a journey to the North with help from her dæmon, Pantelimon, and a polar bear named Iorek, to help find and rescue kidnapped children from an secret organization.

Cast and Characters

 * TBA - Lyra Belacqua
 * James Arnold Taylor - Pantelimon
 * Robin Atkin Downes - Lord Asrial
 * Kari Walhgren - Mrs. Coulter
 * Fred Tatasciore - Iorek Byrnison
 * Richard Epcar - John Faa

Crew

 * Director - Lauren Montgomery
 * Co-Director - Brandon Vietti
 * Producers - Michale Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko
 * Leading Character Artist - Phil Bourassa
 * Musical Score - TBA
 * Voice Director - Andrea Romano