Floogals is a British-French live-action/animated television series aimed at preschoolers, produced by Nevision Studios, Jellyfish Pictures and Zodiak Kids, with concepts from Absolutely Cuckoo. Sprout (now Universal Kids), a children's TV channel in the United States which commissioned the series, also participated in the production. The series was developed by Ceri Barnes, Lee Walters, Nigel Pickard and Rick Gitelson, from an original idea by Dan Good (who created Waybuloo). Production took place in London during 2014 and 2015 with all CGI animation by Jellyfish Pictures.[1] The series was first broadcast in the United States as a 'Sprout original series', and series 2 and 3 have been subsequently commissioned.[citation needed]
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| Genre | Comic science fiction Educational Adventure Slapstick |
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| Based on | Concept by Absolutely Cuckoo Ltd. |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 3[citation needed] |
| No. of episodes | 130[citation needed] |
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| Executive producers | James Cabourne Nigel Pickard |
| Producers | Matt Porter Ceri Barnes |
| Running time | 11 minutes |
| Production companies | Nevision Studios Jellyfish Pictures Zodiak Kids Studios |
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| Network | Channel 5 and Nick Jr. (UK) Sprout (US) |
| Release | January 15, 2016 – March 22, 2020 |
In September 2019, it was confirmed that series three would be the final series and that production had ended. The show aired its final episode on March 22, 2020. [citation needed]
Synopsis and overview edit
The show centers on three four-inch tall extraterrestrials called Floogals who have come to Earth to study its inhabitants. Upon landing, a human boy, thinking their spaceship is a toy, hangs their craft onto the ceiling of his bedroom. The Floogals, however, don't seem to mind as they carry on with their studying.
While the show is set in a real Earthly place featuring live-action humans, the Floogals are CGI.
During each episode, the Floogals come across an object on Earth of which they try to gain knowledge. Once their study is done, they pass their research to the base on their home planet. After the report is sent, if it is liked, the floogals receive a sticker each featuring the object they have just researched.
Characters edit
Floogals edit
The three protagonists consist of two male lavender colored and one female pink colored extraterrestrials in space suits and headgears. While they lack noses, they each have four trumpet-shaped protrusions on their heads which are used for both hearing and smelling.
- Fleeker, the Captain; He wears an orange suit, addresses self "Captain Fleeker." Voiced by Rasmus Hardiker.
- Boomer, a space adventurer trainee. He wears a green suit,[2] addresses self "Junior Floogal Boomer." Voiced by Hugo Harold-Harrison in Series 1 and 2, Dan Wright in Series 3.
- Flo, the First Officer. She wears a yellow suit, addresses self "First Officer Flo Floogal", her four Floogal Horns are at the top half of her head, instead of two on top and two on bottom, like the male Floogals. Voiced by Jules de Jongh in series 1 and 2, Angela Griffin in series 3.
- Fee, the Roaming Reporter. She wears a light blue suit, with a little robot buddy named Doodle. Her Floogal Horns are just like Flo's. Voiced by Natalie Palamides. She's been seen in only a couple episodes, so she's a character not really known.
Hoomans edit
The human family whose house is where the Floogals are stationed at. Their faces are kept secretly hidden from the picture.
- Dad aka "Dad Hooman", his name is Michael as mentioned in the episode, "Project:Washer/Dryer". He is voiced by Chris Corcoran.
- Evie aka "Girl Hooman" She is five years old, as heard in "Project:Balloon."
- Luke ("Lukie") King aka "Boy Hooman" He is eight years old, as heard and shown in "Project: Birthday Cake."
- Mom aka "Mom Hooman", her name is Gaby as mentioned in "Project Power Outage", and her surname is mentioned in "Project Halloween" when a kid compliments her on her Jack-o-Lantern, calling her Mrs. King
- Aunt Samantha, Evie & Luke's aunt in "Project Baby".
- Hugo, Evie & Luke's baby cousin in "Project Baby".
- The Gundersons, neighbors of the Kings, mentioned in “Project Mole”.
Animals edit
- Scruffy the Dog.
- Toby the Tortoise.
- Bella the Cat
- Theo the Rabbit
- Edwin the Caterpillar
Episodes edit
There are 136 episodes each 11 minutes.
Season 1 edit
- Welcome To Earth (pilot)
- Project Ice
- Project Tortoise
- Project Balloon
- Project Trumpet
- Project Flashlight
- Project Baby
- Project Leash
- Project Puzzle
- Project Bubbles
- Project Halloween
- Project Mirror
- Project Banana
- Project Sleepover
- Project Clock
- Project Helicopter
- Project Toothbrush
- Project Washer Dryer
- Project Glue
- Project Rubberbands
- Project Sand
- Project Boxes
- Project Egg Hunt
- Project Caterpillar
- Project Clay
- Project Garden Hose
- Project Piano
- Project Tent
- Project Popcorn
- Project Dusting
- Project Seeds
- Project Rollerskates
- Project Picnic
- Project Rabbit
- Project Painting
- Project Singing
- Project Record Player
- Project Table Tennis
- Project Robot
- Project Birthday Cake
- Project Mail
- Project Magnet
- Project Ring
- Project Umbrella
- Project Bandages
- Project Vacuum
- Project Jewelry Box
- Project Vacation
- Project Aluminum Foil
- Project Hamster
- Project Pencil
- Project Rainbow
- Project Kite
Season 2 edit
- Project Puppet Show
- Project Instant Camera
- Project Doll
- Project Cast
- Project Board Game
- Project Training Wheels
- Project Guitar
- Project Fear of the Dark
- Project Mini Golf
- Project Lemonade
- Project Camper
- Project Magic Trick
- Project Library
- Project Decorating
- Project Floatie
- Project Scarecrow
- Project Show and Tell
- Project Tide Pool
- Project School Bus
- Project First Aid Kit
- Project Fingerprints
- Project Camouflage
- Project Autumn
- Project Fee and the Band
- Project Train Set
- Project Flu
- Project Haircut
- Project Christmas Tree
- Project Snow
- Project Baby Tooth
- Project Padlock
- Project Valentine's Card
- Project Owl
- Project Duck
- Project Power Outage
- Project Dancing Together
- Project Dog Training
- Project Fitness with Fee
- Project Donate
- Project Lunch Box
Season 3 edit
- Project Greenhouse
- Project Hula Hoop
- Project Sunscreen
- Project Grocery Shopping
- Project Singing Machine
- Project Model Kit
- Project Basketball
- Project Hot Air Balloon
- Project Birds Nest
- Project Riding Lesson
- Project Shoe laces
- Project Bouncy Castle
- Project Moth
- Project Tool Box
- Project Wishing Fountain
- Project Connect the Dots
- Project Tag
- Project Treasure Map
- Project Vet
- Project Foosball
- Project Sewing Machine
- Project Bowling
- Project Ice Lolly
- Project Mole
- Project Sheep
- Project Spider Web
Shorts edit
Broadcast edit
This section needs additional citations for verification. (September 2019) |
The series premiered in the United States on January 23, 2016, on what was known as Sprout, a specialty television channel owned by Comcast's NBCUniversal.[10] Upon the channel's relaunch as Universal Kids on 9 September 2017, the Sprout brand was used as a name of the programming block for preschoolers until 26 January 2018, when the block was renamed Universal Kids preschool. The series was also shown on NBC's NBC Kids television block until the block's cancellation in September 2016.[2]
In Canada, the series was broadcast on TVOntario's TVOKids block, and Knowledge Network.[11]
In the United Kingdom, the Scottish Gaelic version was broadcast on BBC Alba,[12] and the English version later premiered on Channel 5's Milkshake! block in July 2017.
In Australia, the series was broadcast on ABC2's ABC Kids block.
In Ireland, the series was broadcast on RTÉ and 3Kids.
In South Africa, the series was broadcast on eToonz.
In Arab countries, the series was broadcast on MBC 3.
In German, the series was broadcast on Super RTL.
In France, the series was broadcast on Piwi+.
References edit
- ^ Woolfe, Jennifer (5 September 2014). "Jellyfish Producing 'Floogals' for Sprout".
- ^ a b "Saturday Mornings on NBC". NBC.com. Archived from the original on 15 March 2016.
10:00 A.M. - FLOOGALS Join Captain Fleeker, First Officer Flo, and Junior Boomer on a mission of exciting discovery as they explore Earth and the funny "hooman" creatures that live here.
- ^ "Floogals Discover Ice". Archived from the original on 15 March 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
- ^ "Floogals Welcome to Earth". Archived from the original on 15 March 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
- ^ "Floogals - Banana". Archived from the original on 15 March 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
- ^ "Floogals - Turtle". Archived from the original on 15 March 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
- ^ "Today's Project - Washer Dryer". Archived from the original on 15 March 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
- ^ "Watch "Floogal Your World Song" - Sunny Side up Videos | Sprout". Archived from the original on 19 March 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
- ^ "Floogals Frenzy - Floogals | Sprout". www.sproutonline.com. Archived from the original on 8 March 2016. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
- ^ "'Floogals' Turn up in Curious Places to Lure Viewers to Sprout". 21 January 2016.
- ^ "Zodiak Kids Studios' Floogals Pre-Sold Into Americas, Israel and Indonesia Ahead of MIPCOM & BLE". 2 October 2015.
- ^ "BBC ALBA - Na Floogals, Series 1, Pròiseict Itealag".
