Disney Junior taps Mandy Moore for series

Mandy Moore will voice charge character in Disney Junior animated series "Oki's Oasis," which has gone into production getting a 2013 premiere specific. "Oki's" will join the Disney Junior selection yearly following a programming block spins taken off Disney Funnel being its own separate cable funnel, altering SoapNet. Moore ("Twisted") may have the kitty who's the sheriff in the most friendly town within the civilized world. Each episode will feature two 11-minute tales and a pair of original tunes. " 'Oki's Oasis' uses the legend in the Old West to impart social capabilities and practicing youthful kids about like a good friend and neighbor, reinforcing what parents are actually teaching their kids in your house about forgiveness, honesty and talking about," Disney Junior Worldwide senior veep of original programming and g.m. Nancy Kanter mentioned. Professional producer Denis Morella created "Oki's" with co-professional producer George Evelyn. Carol Huckins aided develop the show which is professional creating. Wildbrain Entertainment is creating. Contact Jon Weisman at jon.weisman@variety.com