Mudpit is a Canadian-Brazilian television series created by Jamie Waese that blends both CGI animation and live action formats. The series premiered on Teletoon in Canada and Disney Channel in Brazil on January 5, 2012 and ended on April 11, 2013. It aired as part of Teletoon's "Can't Miss Thursdays" block. The series was produced by Cookie Jar Entertainment. The Brazilian version of the series was produced by Endemol Brasil.
Plot
Mudpit follows the adventures of four teens who form the eponymous band, Mudpit, as they try to earn a recording contract through competing in the Polish massively multiplayer online role-playing game Muzika.
Each episode in the series consists of a challenge proposed by Slime, and the band's attempts to win the challenge; during this one of the band members learns an important life lesson. Each episode concludes with an original song sung by the band members.
Characters
Main characters
Reese (Vas Saranga (Original version); Davi Santos (Brazilian version)) is the founder and leader of Mudpit, and the band's lead guitarist. After being expelled from his brother band Tragic Ballerina, Reese and his childhood friend Geneva enter Muzika in an attempt to win fame. While in Muzika, he is known as Dodge. In the Brazilian version, he was named Lucas. Geneva (Carleigh Beverly (Original version); Giovanna Lancellotti (Brazilian version)) is Reese's childhood friend, and the band's drummer. She is the writer of most of the band's music, and enters Muzika in order to express herself to a worldwide audience. Being Reese's close friend, she quits Tragic Ballerina as a sign of solidarity. It is hinted that she might have a small crush on Liam. While in Muzika, she is simply known as G. In the Brazilian version, she was named Selena. Mikey (Daniel Magder (Original version); Filipe Bragança (Brazilian version)) is Geneva's younger brother, and the band's bassist. He is experienced at video games, and had been playing Muzika as a solo act before Reese and Geneva started to play. He enters Muzika in search of fame, and the prospects of being a ladies' man that comes with it. While in Muzika, he is known as Booch. In the Brazilian version, he was named Hectôr. Liam (Jesse Rath (Original version); Lino Facioli (Brazilian version)) is the band's lead singer and guitarist. Though he is a musical school prodigy, he comes from a very strict upbringing and, because of this, is socially awkward and inept at video games. However, he is caring at heart, and is supportive of his three friends. It is hinted that he may have a crush on Geneva. While in Muzika, he is known as Lamb. In the Brazilian version, he was named Ricardo.
Supporting characters
Kyle (Kjartan Hewitt (original version); Samuel Nascimento (Brazilian version)) is Reese's stepbrother, and was the lead singer in Tragic Ballerina before kicking Reese out of the band after he had a failed attempt at a crowd dive. With the departure of Reese and Geneva, the three remaining members reinvent themselves as the Spoilers. Reese and Kyle often have a combative relationship, with Kyle often attempting to prank or one-up his stepbrother. While in Muzika, he is known by the name Darkrider. In the Brazilian version, he was named Eduardo. Fitzy (Jeff Douglas (Original version); Alejandro Landes (Brazilian version)) is the owner of the "Game & Grub", a restaurant and smoothie bar in Toronto where Reese and Geneva is introduced to the world of Muzika. The restaurant also contains a number of game rooms where players may rent out in order to play Muzika. Fitzy had been part of a 90s boy band known as Barry and the Boys, and had apparently saved his money and moved on from the music world to open the Game & Grub. As such, he often acts as a mentor to Mudpit and other bands that may play Muzika there. In the Brazilian version, he was named Paulo. Slime (Robert Tinkler (Original version); Luis Sérgio Vieira (Brazilian version)) is the host of Muzika, who acts as the judge in the various musical challenges that he imposes on Muzika players. As a computer character, he notably only refers to all of the human characters solely by their Muzika names. He is often harsh and condescending towards the various bands, and Mudpit in particular, he does grudgingly respect their accomplishments in the end.