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'Beat Bugs' season 1 news: Premiere date and first trailer revealed; guest stars to include Rod Stewart, Jennifer Hudson and more

"Beat Bugs" follows the story of five best friends as they embark on adventures through The Beatles' music and words. | Netflix

Netflix's animated series "Beat Bugs" is set to premiere its first season on Aug. 3 and season 2 on Nov. 18. A long list of popular musicians will take part in the kids program inspired by The Beatles' songs, including Rod Stewart, Jennifer Hudson, Aloe Blacc Robbie Williams, Frances and Tori Kelly.

Series creator Josh Wakely made the announcement during the TCA press tour held last Wednesday where he also spoke about the show's concept. "Because I'm able to tell [the story] through streaming episodes, you're able to engage in cinematic storytelling," he said (via Deadline). "To do Pixar-level storytelling was really the intention from the beginning."

A new trailer for the 13-episode run has been released featuring the main characters in the story. The series follows five best friends named Jay, Kumi, Crick, Buzz, and Walter as they discover life's most important lessons together. Set in an overgrown backyard in the suburbs, the Beat Bugs embark on their adventures through the music of The Beatles.

In an interview with The Guardian, Wakely mentioned that his goal was not only to introduce classics to the younger generation but also make the experience of watching children's programs more entertaining for parents. "When you come home you want to spend time with your child but you also want to watch something you can engage with them too," he explained. "You can enjoy the music and not feel like it's a chore to listen to and they can enjoy it too."

Artists who were previously confirmed to do covers include Sia (performing "Blackbird"), Eddie Vedder (singing "Magical Mystery Tour") and The Shins (singing "The Word"). P!nk, James Corden, Regina Spektor, Of Monsters and Men and Chris Cornell are also set to guest star.

In addition to the series, Netflix will launch a range of merchandise and toys plus an album which can be downloaded through Apple Music.

Catch all 13 episodes of "Beat Bugs" season 1 this coming Aug. 3 on Netflix.