Arthur: Aardvark for the Ages

A promotional banner from Arthur's Facebook page.

"Arthur: Aardvark for the Ages" was an panel for Arthur at the New York Comic Con 2013. It took place Sunday, October 13, 2013 from 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm.

Speakers were Peter K. Hirsch, Carol Greenwald, David Steven Cohen, Greg Bailey, Ken Scarborough, Linda Simensky, and Marc Brown.

The main conversation was about Arthur's evolution from page to screen, secrets of the show's ongoing and ageless appeal and why so many stars love being animated (and "animalated") into the world of Arthur and his pals in Elwood City. Q&A will follow.

Highlights

1. Question: How did you choose the theme song?
   Answer: Our goal was to expose kids to real music, not just music made for kids. Reggae is a genre few kids are familiar with. But it was the perfect fit for ARTHUR. Executive Producer Carol Greenwald had the opportunity to fly down to Jamaica and record the beloved theme song with the entire Marley family. The rest is history!
2. Question: There are two kids in Mr. Ratburn’s class who remain a mystery: a female rabbit with brown hair and a gray male rabbit with a peach sweater. Who are these characters and will they ever speak?
   Answer: The female rabbit is named Maria and the male rabbit is named Alex. They’re both a bit shy. But we may hear from them in the future.
3. Question: Who is your favorite character?
   Answer: George is one of our favorites. He has faced a lot of challenges, including dyslexia. But he’s an incredibly creative and smart kid. Who doesn't love George?

Gallery

• NYCC 2013 Arthur and Buster.jpg

  Buster and Arthur

• Buster, I'm trying to take a picture here!.jpg

  "Buster, I'm trying to take a picture here!"

• NYCC 2013 Marc Brown drawing Arthur.jpg

  Marc Brown drawing Arthur

• NYCC 2013 Arthur panel.jpg

  (left to right) Linda Simensky, Greg Bailey, Marc Brown, Carol Greenwald, David Steven Cohen, and Peter K. Hirsch at the Arthur panel

• NYCC 2013 Arthur Buster and the team.jpg

  Buster and Arthur with the team

• NYCC 2013 Arthur Marc Carol Buster.jpg

  Buster, Marc, Carol, and Arthur

External links

• Event details (dead link; see archived page)
• Event details on Facebook
• Writeup by Toonzone