Rupert is a 2D traditionally animated children's television series based on the Mary Tourtel character Rupert Bear. The series is produced by Nelvana, in co-production with Ellipse Programme for the first three seasons, in association with YTV Canada, Inc. (seasons 1–3 and 5), and ITV franchisees TVS Television (season 1) and Scottish Television) The landscapes of the Rupert Bear books, which inspired the series, were based on Snowdonia and Vale of Clwyd in the northern part of Wales.