SpottyWot, star of New Zealand’s TV show the WotWots was seen smiling down at New Yorkers from a giant poster above Toys ‘R’ Us in Times Square during Christmas. The WotWots, made in New Zealand at Weta Workshop, has become a huge hit with Kiwi kids along with Australia and the UK since 2008 when it was first launched. Now the show has sold all around the world. Created by Martin Baynton and Academy Award winner Richard Taylor, the WotWots follows the adventures of two cute aliens who land in the Wellington and Auckland Zoos. “We are so proud of this show” said Baynton, who is also the voice of SpottyWot and the narrator. “It’s been made here in Wellington by a wonderful young team who have put their hearts and souls into it. The show has been so successful that broadcasters around the world have all been calling for more episodes and we are just completing a second series.” The show has now sold to more than 50 countries and is also a massive hit in some quite unexpected territories. “We hoped to do well in all English speaking countries” said Baynton, “but we have also become a hit throughout Asia and a massive hit in Poland. It’s very exciting and has allowed us to plan and develop a whole new slate of shows with international partners.”