Disney orders comedy series 'Dog With A Blog'

MUMBAI: US kids broadcaster Disney Channel has ordered ?Dog With A Blog?, a live action comedy series from Emmy-winning producer Michael B. Kaplan.

A family sitcom from the pet?s point of view, it centres around step-siblings whose parents buy them a dog to encourage them to get along. That happens - to some extent - as brother and sister discover a big secret about their family?s latest addition... that the dog can talk and blog.

The series will introduce a cast, among them, Disney Channel?s next big star: a four year-old, mixed breed named Kuma in the role of Stan, the talking dog with a blog. The announcement was made by Disney Channel senior VP, original programming Adam Bonnett.

Production on the multi-camera series will begin this June in Hollywood for premiere later this year on Disney Channel U.S. and soon thereafter on Disney Channels around the world.

The stars include G. Hannelius, Blake Michael, Beth Littleford and Stephen Full as the voice of Stan the dog. Kuma is a Husky/Golden Retriever/Border Collie mix who was rescued from a shelter. He is trained by Guin Dill and Steve Solomon of Good Dog Animals, an animal company with over 40 years combined experience in the motion picture and TV industry.

In "Dog With A Blog," Tyler and Avery are new step-siblings. Tyler is popular, charismatic and seems to get by solely on his looks, and Avery is smart, socially responsible and despises guys like Tyler. However, the biggest adjustment for the newly blended family comes with their new dog Stan - who talks and blogs. He?s smart, a bit of a trouble maker and loves his new family, who must keep his marvelous ability a secret. Stan?s canine point of view, whether in the home, in the yard or on his blog, helps the kids navigate both their new sibling situation and ultimately, becomes the tie that binds the family of six (Tyler, Avery, little sister Chloe, Mom, Dad and Stan). Even though he talks and likes a lot of "human" things, Stan is still pure dog. He chases his tail, barks at mailmen, ardently approaches poodles and is not so wild about cats.