My Babysitter's a Vampire (TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids My Babysitter's a Vampire |
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| Theme music composer | Jarrett Randazzo Revolution 9 |
| Opening theme | "Girl Next Door" Performed by Copperpot |
| Ending theme | "Girl Next Door" Performed by Copperpot |
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| Country of origin | Canada |
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| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 26 (list of episodes) |
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| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Fresh TV |
| Distributor | FremantleMedia |
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| Picture format | HDTV 1080i |
| Audio format | Surround |
| Original release | February 28, 2011 – December 6, 2012 |
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| Preceded by | My Babysitter's a Vampire (film) |
My Babysitter's a Vampire is a fun Canadian TV show. It's based on a movie with the same name. The show first aired in Canada in 2011. It also came to the United States on Disney Channel.
The story is about a boy named Ethan Morgan (Matthew Knight). He finds out his babysitter, Sarah (Vanessa Morgan), is a vampire. Ethan also learns he has special powers. He can see visions when he touches things that are linked to the supernatural. His best friend, Benny Weir (Atticus Mitchell), can cast magic spells.
The series follows Ethan, Sarah, and Benny. They go on many adventures. They fight against different supernatural creatures. Sometimes, their vampire friends Rory (Cameron Kennedy) and Erica (Kate Todd) help them. They also deal with normal high school life.
A second season of the show was made. It started airing in 2012. There were talks about a third season or another movie. However, as of 2014, no new seasons or movies have been made.
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About the Show
The TV series My Babysitter's a Vampire continues the story from the movie. It focuses on the supernatural adventures of Ethan Morgan. Ethan is a smart freshman. He is also a Seer, meaning he gets visions from touching paranormal things.
His best friend, Benny, is a spellmaster. He can use magic. Their babysitter, Sarah, is a friendly vampire. They often get help from Rory and Erica. Rory is their goofy friend. Erica is Sarah's best friend. Both Rory and Erica also became vampires in the first movie. Together, they protect their town from strange creatures and magic.
Main Characters
- Ethan (Matthew Knight) is the main character. He is a Seer. This means he can see visions by touching things.
- Sarah (Vanessa Morgan) is a vampire. She is one of Ethan and Benny's friends. She is also Ethan's younger sister's babysitter.
- Benny (Atticus Mitchell) is Ethan's best friend. He is a spellmaster. He can use magic spells.
- Rory (Cameron Kennedy) is a vampire. He is also a friend to Ethan and Benny.
- Erica (Kate Todd) is Sarah's best friend. She is also a vampire.
Other Characters
- Jane Morgan (Ella Jonas Farlinger) is Ethan's younger sister. She is 8 years old.
- Samantha Morgan (Laura DeCarteret) is Ethan and Jane's mom.
- Ross Morgan (Ari Cohen) is Ethan and Jane's dad.
- Grandma (Joan Gregson) Evelyn is Benny's grandmother. She is an "Earth Priestess."
- Principal Hicks (Hrant Alianak) is the principal of Whitechapel High School.
- Jesse (Joe Dinicol) is a vampire leader. He pretends to be a high school student. He appears in the movie and in the season finales.
Where the Show Aired
Season 1 Airing
The first season of the show started in Canada. It aired on Teletoon and Télétoon in early 2011. In the United States, it premiered on Disney Channel in June 2011. It also aired in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
Season 2 Airing
The second season started in Canada in September 2012. It aired on Teletoon and Télétoon. In the United States, it premiered on Disney Channel in June 2012. It also aired in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
How Many People Watched
The show was very popular. The first season episodes on Disney Channel in the United States were watched by many viewers. They averaged 3.7 million viewers. It was a top show for kids aged 2-11 in its time slot.
The second season premiere was also popular. It was watched by about 3.2 million viewers. It was one of the top TV shows for kids aged 9-14.
Awards and Recognitions
My Babysitter's a Vampire received several awards and nominations. These awards recognized the show's quality. They also honored the actors and the people who made the show.
| Year | Award Group | Award | Recipient(s) | Result |
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| 2012 | Canadian Screenwriting Awards | Children and Youth | Alice Prodanou (for "ReVamped") | Won |
| Pixie Award | Pixie Gold Award – Visual Effects | My Babysitter's a Vampire | Won | |
| 2013 | Canadian Screen Awards | Best Cross-Platform Project – Children’s and Youth | Secret Location, Fresh TV Inc. (Humans vs. Vampires) | Won |
| Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actress | Addison Holley (Anastasia) | Won |
Video Game
A video game based on the show was created. It is called "Humans vs. Vampires in 3D". The game is like classic fighting games. Players can choose to be a human or a vampire. They use different moves to fight opponents.
The game has over 30 battle moves for each character. There are also three special moves. Players fight through five levels. The opponents get harder as you go. The game was first launched on the official website in 2011. Later, it was added to the game site Kongregate.
An app version of the game was also released. It is for mobile devices like the iPod touch and iPhone. This mobile game added new characters. The game is free to download. It has won awards, including a Canadian Screen Award.
See also
In Spanish: My Babysitter's a Vampire (serie de televisión) para niños
