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Kinderwood 
Summary
Kinderwood is an American animated series that premiered on the Noggin mobile app on December 3, 2020. The series was created by Otto Tang and developed by Carin Greenberg. It is produced by Titmouse, Inc. It is set in a fictional school called Kinderwood, which is able to transform into different environments. The main characters are the "Kinderkids," a group of five classmates who attend Kinderwood.
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| Created by | Otto Tang |
| Developed by | Carin Greenberg |
| Directed by | Allison Craig |
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| Composer | Gabe Sokoloff |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 30[1] |
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| Running time | 6-7 minutes[1] |
| Production company | Titmouse, Inc. |
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| Network | Noggin |
| Release | December 3, 2020 – April 6, 2021 |
The series was first announced on December 1, 2020,[2] and it was available early on Noggin's Amazon Video channel on the same day. On December 3, one episode of the series aired on Nickelodeon to promote its debut on Noggin. Commercials for the show's Noggin debut also played on Nickelodeon's networks.[3]
Characters edit
The five main characters are known as the "Kinderkids."
- Liddo (voiced by Judah Prehn) is a white cat with a black bowler hat that obscures his ears.
- Fifi (voiced by Chloe Coleman) is a shy and detail-oriented black and white dog.
- Luplup (voiced by Luke Lowe) is a sweet loving yellow and white dog, and Fifi's little brother.
- Olive (voiced by Capri Oliver) is a white duck who is the most curious and imaginative Kinderkid.
- DD (vocal effects provided by Otto Tang) is an always stylish black and white cat who doesn't speak and only meows. He also expresses himself through thought balloons which the characters can see.
Episodes edit
All episodes were directed by Allison Craig.
| No. | Title | Written by | Original release date | Television air date [4] | Prod. code [5][4] | U.S. linear viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | "Fifi's Balloon Dance" | Written by : Carin Greenberg Storyboarded by : Thomas Hudson | December 3, 2020 | May 28, 2021 | 101A | 0.11[6] |
| 2 | "Lovey Story" | Written by : Carin Greenberg Storyboarded by : David Wachtenheim | December 3, 2020 | TBA | 101B | N/A |
| 3 | "A Star is Horn" | Written by : Carin Greenberg Storyboarded by : Lauren Bergholm | December 3, 2020 | May 28, 2021 | 101C | 0.11[6] |
| 4 | "What Sounds Like Thunder" | Written by : Shane Portman Storyboarded by : Allyson Gonzalez | December 3, 2020 | June 4, 2021 | 102A | N/A |
| 5 | "Dandy Dandelion" | Written by : David Grubstick Storyboarded by : Thomas Hudson | December 3, 2020 | June 4, 2021 | 102B | N/A |
| 6 | "Beetle Buddy" | Written by : Allan Neuwirth Storyboarded by : David Wachtenheim | December 3, 2020 | TBA | TBA | N/A |
| 7 | "A Hat Like That" | Written by : Jeff Goode Storyboarded by : Allyson Gonzalez | December 3, 2020 | TBA | 103A | N/A |
| 8 | "The Amazing Green Canyon" | Written by : Eric Branscum Storyboarded by : Allyson Gonzalez | December 3, 2020 | TBA | 103B | N/A |
| 9 | "Luplup and the Missing Moon" | Story by : David Grubstick & Gabe Pulliam Teleplay by : David Grubstick Storyboarded by : David Wachtenheim | December 3, 2020 | June 11, 2021 | 103C | 0.12[7] |
| 10 | "Sluglup" | Written by : Andrew Blanchette Storyboarded by : Lauren Bergholm | December 3, 2020 | TBA | 104A | N/A |
| 11 | "Out of the Blocks" | Written by : Don Gillies Storyboarded by : Lauren Bergholm | December 3, 2020 | TBA | 104B | N/A |
| 12 | "Silent Story" | Written by : Eric Branscum Storyboarded by : Thomas Hudson | December 3, 2020 | TBA | 104C | N/A |
| 13 | "Luplup's Big Sister" | Written by : Don Gillies Storyboarded by : Lauren Bergholm | April 6, 2021 | TBA | 105A | N/A |
| 14 | "Clean Up Round Up" | Written by : Eric Branscum Storyboarded by : Lauren Bergholm | April 6, 2021 | TBA | 105B | N/A |
| 15 | "It's About Time" | Written by : David Grubstick Storyboarded by : David Wachtenheim | April 6, 2021 | TBA | 105C | N/A |
| 16 | "A Kinderwood Holiday" | Written by : David Grubstick Storyboarded by : Thomas Hudson | December 3, 2020 | December 3, 2020 | 106A | 0.33[8] |
| 17 | "Snowball Effect" | Written by : Andrew Blanchette Storyboarded by : Allyson Gonzalez | December 3, 2020 | December 3, 2020 | 106B | 0.33[8] |
| 18 | "Hop to the Top" | Written by : Andrew Blanchette Storyboarded by : Lauren Bergholm | December 3, 2020 | December 3, 2020 | 106C | 0.33[8] |
| 19 | "Olive Spins a Yarn" | Written by : Allan Neuwirth Storyboarded by : Thomas Hudson | April 6, 2021 | TBA | 107A | N/A |
| 20 | "Two Can Play" | Written by : David Grubstick Storyboarded by : Allyson Gonzalez | April 6, 2021 | TBA | 107B | N/A |
| 21 | "Friendship Day" | Written by : Kris Marvin Hughes Storyboarded by : Allyson Gonzalez | April 6, 2021 | TBA | 107C | N/A |
| 22 | "A Day Without DD" | Written by : Shane Portman Storyboarded by : David Wachtenheim | April 6, 2021 | TBA | 108A | N/A |
| 23 | "Train Gain" | Written by : Eric Branscum Storyboarded by : Thomas Hudson | April 6, 2021 | TBA | TBA | N/A |
| 24 | "The Island of Lost Treasure" | Written by : Kris Marvin Hughes Storyboarded by : David Wachtenheim | April 6, 2021 | June 11, 2021 | TBA | 0.12[7] |
| 25 | "A Fish Tale" | Written by : David Grubstick Storyboarded by : David Wachtenheim | April 6, 2021 | TBA | TBA | N/A |
| 26 | "The Trouble with Scribbles" | Written by : Jacob Goldfine Storyboarded by : Lauren Bergholm | April 6, 2021 | TBA | TBA | N/A |
| 27 | "The Tap Trap" | Written by : Melinda LaRose Storyboarded by : David Wachtenheim | April 6, 2021 | TBA | TBA | N/A |
| 28 | "The Spring Chicken" | Written by : Don Gillies Storyboarded by : Allyson Gonzalez | April 6, 2021 | TBA | TBA | N/A |
| 29 | "Fruit Route" | Written by : James Bates Storyboarded by : Thomas Hudson | April 6, 2021 | TBA | TBA | N/A |
| 30 | "The Butterfly Effect" | Written by : David Grubstick Storyboarded by : Thomas Hudson | April 6, 2021 | TBA | TBA | N/A |
Reception edit
Common Sense Media gave the show a five-star review. The staff reviewer, Ashley Moulton, said that the show's stories "emphasize that it's okay to feel negative emotions, that it's important to help other people, and being a good friend," and she summarized Kinderwood as a "lovely, kind-hearted show" with "oodles of charm."[9]
The episode "What Sounds Like Thunder" was selected to compete in the Television Films category of the 2021 Annecy International Animation Film Festival.[10]
References edit
- ^ a b Whyte, Alexandra (January 6, 2021). "Noggin preps first original long-form show". Kidscreen.
The latest original, Titmouse's preschool show Kinderwood (30 x seven minutes), launched on December 3
- ^ "Kinderwood Info & Air Date". NickPress. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
- ^ "Noggin TV Commercial, 'Kinderwood Adventures'". iSpot. December 25, 2020.
- ^ a b "Kinderwood Episode Listings". The Futon Critic.
- ^ From the United States Copyright Office catalog: "Public Catalog - Copyright Catalog (1978 to present) – Basic Search [search: "Kinderwood"]". United States Copyright Office.
- ^ a b Mitch Metcalf (May 31, 2021). "Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 5.28.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
- ^ a b Mitch Metcalf (June 14, 2021). "Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 6.11.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
- ^ a b c Mitch Metcalf (December 7, 2020). "Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 12.3.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
- ^ Moulton, Ashley (2020). "Noggin's Kinderwood Review". Common Sense Media.
- ^ "Annecy > Programme > Index". www.annecy.org. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
External links edit
- Kinderwood at IMDb
