There's a new kids programme on Netflix... Could Michael be influencing this? Motown City and a character called Ben, Skywriter and Dancing Machine. Lots of Jackson 5 references including songs, created by Joshua Wakely and Smokey Robinson.
With episodes called:
It’s easy as ABC
Dancing Machine
Ben
Skywriter
The opening to every episode features Ben singing The Jackson 5's classic hit ABC...
Motown Magic is an animated children's television series for Netflix. The series follows Ben, described by Netflix as “a wide-eyed 8-year-old with a big heart and an amazing imagination,” who uses a magic paintbrush to bring the street art in Motown to life. Wakely acquired worldwide rights from the music of Motown to feature in the series. The program features versions of songs by the popular record label, performed by contemporary recording artists and interwoven into the narrative. Motown hits that are recorded in the series are from such performers as The Jackson 5, Michael Jackson, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes and Smokey Robinson.
The series was first made available worldwide on Netflix on November 20, 2018.
The first soundtrack to the show, Motown Magic: The Complete Season One was released on online music-streaming service Apple Music on November 20, 2018.
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