MyElfHelp.com
ORLANDO – Electric Bear Studios partners with MyElfHelp.com to air its award-winning children’s series Krysta’s Kingdom Christmas special.
MyElfHelp.com started out as a fun project for founder Sandy Scheppmann to entertain her nephew, and has turned into a full time venture. The site supports the mission to promote literacy and family time, is fully interactive and controlled completely by its Elf Helpers (the parents). Also, MyElfHelp.com requires ONLY a one time membership fee for unlimited use of its features, such as letters to Santa and messages received from Santa.
“MyElfHelp.com is a perfect fit for the Krysta’s Kingdom one-of-a-kind, educational Christmas special,” said Barbara Siragusa, vice president, Electric Bear Studios. “The site teaches learning, family time and values – all of which are the core principles of our show
The Christmas episode airs on the Starfish television network Thanksgiving night at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 28 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern time, respectively. Erin LaChance will be unveiled as the new actress playing the lead role of Krysta. LaChance will first appear as a Christmas angel, which comes to the magic kingdom by request of Krysta’s teddy bear Rex.
The Christmas episode will also feature an original song and lyrics, composed by Krysta’s Kingdom producer Sam L. Siragusa, with music by award-winning Dan Nowicki of Fogdan, and sung by LaChance, called “The Reason for the Season.” The song is available for download as an MP3 file on the Krysta’s Kingdom Web site and Facebook page.
The premise for Krysta’s Kingdom is the main character Krysta, played by Brittany Duchaine, is stranded on a magical, deserted island when Milo the hummingbird pops her hot air balloon. When she begins exploring the island she meets many friends, including Rudy the rubber duck, a magic mirror, and Lady Liz the lady bug.
Not only is the television series designed to be educational for viewers, but also the Web site features many resources for children and parents alike, including the Book Nook, a lab, spelling quizzes, cooking tips, and more.
Krysta’s Kingdom can regularly be seen on Kids and Teens Television on Saturday mornings at 7:30 and Saturday afternoons at 1:30. It will also begin airing on The Starfish Television Network in December 2009.
Prior to its air date, Krysta’s Kingdom won five Florida Motion Picture and Television Awards for best children’s program, best editing and best director - Sam Siragusa ; best director of photography – John O’Hara; and best music composer – Dan Nowicki.
