KCET Launches New, Animated Preschool Series SPACE RACERS

Viewers Invited to Attend a Free SPACE RACERS Screening Event

at the California Science Center on May 29

BURBANK, CA - April 28, 2014 -KCET, the nations largest independent television station serving Southern and Central California, presents SPACE RACERS, a new, animated preschool series, produced in collaboration with NASA experts. The half-hour show will debut during KCETs weekend childrens programming block, beginning Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 7:30 a.m.

SPACE RACERS follows young spaceship cadets at the Stardust Space Academy as they soar through the solar system. Young viewers will learn about the power of scientific investigation and observation, the wonders of space exploration, and the importance of working together as a team, all with fun and engaging characters they can relate to. The series follows spaceships: Eagle, Hawk, Robyn, Starling and Raven, along with their fellow cadets and teachers at the Stardust Space Academy.

Each spaceship has a distinctive ability. Eagle, the natural leader of the group has unrivaled speed and agility; Hawk touts incredible strength and a near-perfect memory; Robyn has the sharpest mind and is the groups scientist; Starling is small but braver than ships twice her size; Raven combines cunning with unrelenting competitiveness; and the wise and enigmatic Headmaster Crane guides these eager cadets on their missions throughout the solar system.

Series creators produced SPACE RACERS in collaboration with NASA experts, who helped develop a balanced curriculum and reviewed every script to create highly engaging and scientifically accurate lessons, which can be accessed online at www.SpaceRacers.org.

Stunning computer-generated imagery plus real space sounds and images bring the world of the SPACE RACERS vividly to life. The world-class creative team for the series includes, director Mark Risley (Rugrats and The Wild Thornberrys), head writer Allan Neuwirth (Cyberchase and Arthur) and composer/songwriter Jody Gray (Courage the Cowardly Dog, Clifford and Abbys Flying Fairy School).

In addition, young viewers and their parents are invited to attend a special free screening event at the California Science Center at Exposition Park on Thursday, May 29 beginning at 10 a.m. To make a reservation, visit kcet.org/meetracers.

SPACE RACERS airs on Saturdays and Sundays at 7:30 a.m. on KCET. For more information and to watch a preview of SPACE RACERS, visit www.kcet.org/spaceracers.

About Space Race, LLC

Founded in 2010 Space Race, LLC is based in New York specializing in childrens programming and educational entertainment. Space Race, LLC aims to provide high-quality kids content for television, websites, gaming activities, and educational curricula.

ABOUT KCET

On-air, online and in the community, KCET plays a vital role in the cultural and educational enrichment of Southern and Central California. KCET offers a wide range of award-winning local programming as well as the finest public television programs from around the world. Throughout its 50-year history, KCET has won hundreds of major awards for its local and regional news and public affairs programming, its national drama and documentary productions, its quality educational family and childrens programs, its outreach and community services and its website, kcet.org. KCET is a donor-supported community institution. For additional information about KCET productions, web-exclusive content, programming schedules and community events, please visit kcet.org. KCET is a service of KCETLink.

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