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Critical reception was generally mixed. Aaron H. Bynum of ''Animation Insider'' called ''Fanboy and Chum Chum'' "a fun show that deserves a good look. The quality animation helps counterbalance the immense amount of dialogue from the series' chatty characters, and the sheer comedy of marginally competent comic-loving kids helps outweigh what might otherwise be a binge of geeky annoyance. But overall, ''Fanboy and Chum Chum'' is a lot of fun."<ref name="animation insider">{{cite web|url=http://www.animationinsider.net/article.php?articleID=2230&document=1|title=Fanboy & Chum Chum Review|work=Animation Insider|date=2009-10-21|last=Bynum|first=Aaron H.|accessdate=2010-05-30}}</ref> ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' praised the series' "bright, energetic look and even an appealing premise in theory".<ref name="variety">{{cite news|url=http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117941450.html?cs=1&query=fanboy+and+chum+chum+review|title=Fanboy and Chum Chum Review|work=Variety|accessdate=2010-05-30 | first=Brian | last=Lowry | date=October 30, 2009}}</ref> David Hinckley of ''[[NY Daily News]]'' gave the series three stars out of five, and said that "it's good [but] might not be the next ''SpongeBob''".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2009/11/06/2009-11-06_fanboy_and_chum_chum_new_nickelodeon_show_might_not_be_next_spongebob_but_its_go.html|title=Fanboy and Chum Chum Review|work=NY Daily News|first=David|last=Hinckley|date=2009-11-06|accessdate=2010-05-30 | location=New York}}</ref> |
Critical reception was generally mixed. Aaron H. Bynum of ''Animation Insider'' called ''Fanboy and Chum Chum'' "a fun show that deserves a good look. The quality animation helps counterbalance the immense amount of dialogue from the series' chatty characters, and the sheer comedy of marginally competent comic-loving kids helps outweigh what might otherwise be a binge of geeky annoyance. But overall, ''Fanboy and Chum Chum'' is a lot of fun."<ref name="animation insider">{{cite web|url=http://www.animationinsider.net/article.php?articleID=2230&document=1|title=Fanboy & Chum Chum Review|work=Animation Insider|date=2009-10-21|last=Bynum|first=Aaron H.|accessdate=2010-05-30}}</ref> ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' praised the series' "bright, energetic look and even an appealing premise in theory".<ref name="variety">{{cite news|url=http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117941450.html?cs=1&query=fanboy+and+chum+chum+review|title=Fanboy and Chum Chum Review|work=Variety|accessdate=2010-05-30 | first=Brian | last=Lowry | date=October 30, 2009}}</ref> David Hinckley of ''[[NY Daily News]]'' gave the series three stars out of five, and said that "it's good [but] might not be the next ''SpongeBob''".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2009/11/06/2009-11-06_fanboy_and_chum_chum_new_nickelodeon_show_might_not_be_next_spongebob_but_its_go.html|title=Fanboy and Chum Chum Review|work=NY Daily News|first=David|last=Hinckley|date=2009-11-06|accessdate=2010-05-30 | location=New York}}</ref> |
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A negative review came from KJ Dell'Antonia of ''[[Slate (magazine)|Slate]]'', who found the main characters irritating, and thought the whole concept was unoriginal, with "many tired jokes and not enough of that kind of mild satire to make this play in our house".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.doublex.com/section/kids-parenting/xxtra-small/television/boys-will-be-boys|title=Boys Will Be Boys|work=Double X|last=Dell'Antonia|first=KJ|date=2009-11-09|accessdate=2010-05-30}}</ref> |
A negative review came from KJ Dell'Antonia of ''[[Slate (magazine)|Slate]]'', who found the main characters irritating, and thought the whole concept was unoriginal, with "many tired jokes and not enough of that kind of mild satire to make this play in our house".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.doublex.com/section/kids-parenting/xxtra-small/television/boys-will-be-boys|title=Boys Will Be Boys|work=Double X|last=Dell'Antonia|first=KJ|date=2009-11-09|accessdate=2010-05-30}}</ref> |
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| Genre | Slapstick comedy Surreal comedy Gross-Out comedy |
| Created by | Eric Robles |
| Directed by | Brian Sheesley Jay Lender |
| Starring | David Hornsby Nika Futterman Jamie Kennedy Jeff Glen Bennett Wyatt Cenac Josh Duhamel Candi Milo Steve Tompkins Dyana Liu Estelle Harris |
| Opening theme | "Fanboy & Chum Chum" |
| Ending theme | "Fanboy & Chum Chum" (Instrumental) |
| Composer | Brad Joseph Breeck |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 27 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Fred Seibert Steve Tompkins Eric Robles |
| Producers | Shaun Cashman Jason Meier |
| Running time | approx. 22-26 minutes (consisting of two 11 minute cartoons) |
| Production companies | Frederator Studios Nickelodeon Animation Studios |
| Original release | |
| Network | Nickelodeon Nicktoons |
| Release | November 6, 2009 – present |
| Release | == Fanboy and Chum Chum == |
| Release | == Fanboy and Chum Chum == |
| Release | == Fanboy and Chum Chum == |
| Release | == Fanboy and Chum Chum == |
| Release | == Fanboy and Chum Chum == |
Fanboy and Chum Chum is an American CGI animated television series produced by Frederator Studios. It is based on a first episode/short from Frederator's Random! Cartoons called Fanboy. The series is created by Eric Robles and directed by Brian Sheesley and Jim Schumann. It premiered on November 6, 2009 on Nickelodeon. A sneak peek of the show was shown on November 6, 2009 after the movie SpongeBob's Truth or Square.
The series premiere drew 5.8 million viewers.[2] The second episode was watched by 5.4 million viewers.[2]
The theme song was written by Brad Breeck and performed by The Mae Shi.[3]
Plot
Nickelodeon's first original computer-animated Nicktoon is about Fanboy and Chum Chum, two energetic super fans of science fiction and fantasy. Their indomitable zeal for life is rewarded with comic adventures and misadventures fueled by their fertile imaginations, short attention spans, and madcap worldview. They wear their underwear on the outside of their costumes like Superman, Batman, and their idol Man-Arctica do.
Animated short
The animated short Fanboy aired as part of Frederator Studios' Random! Cartoons, and led to the creation of the animated series. It is about a boy and his friend who see an advert of Frosty Freezy Freeze and decide to try it, but end up having a misadventure.
Worldwide release
Reception and achievements
Reviews
Critical reception was generally mixed. Aaron H. Bynum of Animation Insider called Fanboy and Chum Chum "a fun show that deserves a good look. The quality animation helps counterbalance the immense amount of dialogue from the series' chatty characters, and the sheer comedy of marginally competent comic-loving kids helps outweigh what might otherwise be a binge of geeky annoyance. But overall, Fanboy and Chum Chum is a lot of fun."[4] Variety praised the series' "bright, energetic look and even an appealing premise in theory".[5] David Hinckley of NY Daily News gave the series three stars out of five, and said that "it's good [but] might not be the next SpongeBob".[6]
A negative review came from KJ Dell'Antonia of Slate, who found the main characters irritating, and thought the whole concept was unoriginal, with "many tired jokes and not enough of that kind of mild satire to make this play in our house".[7]
Ratings
The series premiered on November 6, 2009, after the SpongeBob SquarePants film Truth or Square.[2] The broadcast ranked number three of cable programs that week and number two of the night.[2][8] The premiere was watched by a total of 5.8 million viewers. The second episode was broadcast on November 7, 2009 and garnered 5.4 million viewers, ranking fifth of all cable broadcasts that week.[8]
The third episode was broadcast a week later, on November 14, 2009, with 3.8 million viewers.[9] A broadcast on November 28, 2009 was viewed by 3.9 million viewers.[10] In February 2010, the episode "Moppy Dearest" was viewed by 4.27 million viewers, an improvement over the last few episodes.[11]
Awards
| Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Directing in an Animated Program[12] | Jim Schumann Brian Sheesley Ginny McSwain |
Won |
| Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation[12] | Caesar Martinez For "Chimp Chomp Chumps" |
Won | |
| Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation[12] | Steve Lambe For "The Janitor Strikes Back" |
Won | |
| Outstanding Achievement in Main Title and Graphic Design[12] | Nominated | ||
| 2010 Annie Awards | Best Animated Television Production for Children[13] | Nominated | |
| Character Design in a Television Production[13] | Steve Lambe | Nominated | |
| Voice Acting in a Television Production[13] | Jeff Bennett For "Necronomicon" |
Nominated |
References
- ^ Homan, Eric (03 Feb 2010). "And the Writing Re-Begins". Frederator Studios. Retrieved 2011-02-4.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=and|date=(help) - ^ a b c d Gorman, Bill (2009-11-10). "Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants "Truth or Square" Grabs 7.7 Million Viewers, Tops Basic Cable". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved 2010-03-04.
- ^ "Brad Breeck and Fan vs Wild Music". Retrieved 2011-01-17.
- ^ Bynum, Aaron H. (2009-10-21). "Fanboy & Chum Chum Review". Animation Insider. Retrieved 2010-05-30.
- ^ Lowry, Brian (October 30, 2009). "Fanboy and Chum Chum Review". Variety. Retrieved 2010-05-30.
- ^ Hinckley, David (2009-11-06). "Fanboy and Chum Chum Review". NY Daily News. New York. Retrieved 2010-05-30.
- ^ Dell'Antonia, KJ (2009-11-09). "Boys Will Be Boys". Double X. Retrieved 2010-05-30.
- ^ a b Seidman, Robert (2009-11-10). "Cable ratings: NFL Football, SpongeBob and Fanboy & Chum Chum top weekly cable charts". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved 2010-03-04.
- ^ Seidman, Robert (2009-11-18). "Nickelodeon's "iCarly" Ranks as Basic Cable's Number-One Entertainment Show with Total Viewers for the Week". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved 2010-03-04.
- ^ Seidman, Robert (2010-12-02). "Cable ratings: NFL & College Football, Monk and iCarly top weekly cable charts". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved 2010-03-04.
- ^ Seidman, Robert (2010-02-09). "Cable ratings: WWE RAW, SpongeBob, Penguins of Madagascar and iCarly Top Weekly Cable Charts". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved 2010-03-04.
- ^ a b c d "Daytime Emmy Awards: 27th Annual Winners". Emmy Online. Retrieved 2010-07-06.
- ^ a b c "2010 Annie Awards: 38th Annual Annie Nominations". Annie Online. Retrieved 2010-12-08.
External links
- Official website
- Production blog
- Template:Tv.com
- Fanboy and Chum Chum at IMDb
- Advanced Review at AnimationInsider.net
- Interview with Eric Robles at AnimationInsider.net
- Computer-animated television series
- Television shows set in Florida
- 2009 American television series debuts
- American animated television series
- Nicktoons
- YTV shows
- 2009 Canadian television series debuts
- 2000s American animated television series
- 2010s American animated television series
- American children's comedy series
- Animated duos