Children’s TV series LazyTown is back in production for a third season, consisting of brand new 13 half-hour shows, following its acquisition by Turner Broadcasting in September 2011.

Charting the adventures of action hero Sportacus, aspiring dancer Stephanie, resident villain Robbie Rotten and the rest of the LazyTown gang, the show once again stars its creator Magnus Scheving as Sportacus, with a new actress in the role of Stephanie.

Created as a concept nearly 20 years ago by Magnus Scheving, LazyTown is a global entertainment brand dedicated to kids’ health. The brand also encompasses LIVE shows, music, games, radio, publishing, retail and community initiatives such as marathons, sports clubs, meet ‘n greets and government-backed healthy eating campaigns.

Filmed as usual in the LazyTown Studios in Iceland, the special effects are being created this time round by Turner Studios in Atlanta, whose credits include Ben 10, Level Up, Matrix and X-Men.

The first two series of LazyTown have also been acquired by Turner and will be broadcasted on Turner channels before the new series airs in early 2013.