List of Nelvana programs
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This is a list of films, shows & specials involving production or distribution by the Canadian production studio, Nelvana.
Feature films
- Voulez-vous coucher avec God? (1972)
- 125 Rooms of Comfort (1974) – titles
- Rock & Rule (1983) (released by MGM/UA Entertainment Co.)
- Jefferson Starship (1983) – live-action (co-production with East Media for RCA VideoDiscs)
- The Care Bears Movie (1985) (released by The Samuel Goldwyn Company)
- Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation (1986) (released by Columbia Pictures)
- Grace Under Pressure Tour (1986) – rear screen films
- Three Amigos (1986) – animation
- Burglar (1987) – live-action (released by Warner Bros. Pictures)
- The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland (1987) (released by Cineplex Odeon Films)
- Babar: The Movie (1989) (released by Astral Films in Canada and New Line Cinema in the United States)
- The Legend of the North Wind (1992; distribution licensing)
- Malice (1993) – live-action; uncredited (released by Columbia Pictures)
- The Return of the North Wind (1994; distribution licensing)
- Attack of the Killer B-Movies (1995) – live-action
- Spaceman (1997) – live-action (released by Palm Pictures)
- Pippi Longstocking (1997) (released by Legacy Releasing)
- Donkey Kong Country: The Legend of the Crystal Coconut (1999) (released by Paramount Home Video)
- Babar: King of the Elephants (1999) (released by Alliance Communications)
- Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie (1999; English dubbed version, as Cardcaptors: The Movie; released theatrically outside North America)
- Redwall: The Movie (2000) – made-for-television movie
- Franklin and the Green Knight (2000) – direct-to-video
- Franklin's Magic Christmas (2001) – direct-to-video
- The Little Bear Movie (2001) – direct-to-video
- Rolie Polie Olie: The Great Defender of Fun (2002) – direct-to-video; CGI
- Rolie Polie Olie: The Baby Bot Chase (2003) – direct-to-video; CGI
- Back to School with Franklin (2003) – direct-to-video
- Rescue Heroes: The Movie (2003)
- Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-lot (2004) – direct-to-video; CGI
- Beyblade: Fierce Battle (2005)
- Kirby: Fright to the Finish!! (2005; movie edit of final episodes; distribution in Canada)
- The Care Bears' Big Wish Movie (2005) – direct-to-video; CGI
- Heidi (2005; released theatrically outside North America)
- Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure (2006) (released by StudioCanal)
- Mike the Knight: Journey to Dragon Mountain (2014) (with HIT Entertainment) – direct-to-video
Television specials
- Christmas Two Step (1975) – combining live action and animation
- A Cosmic Christmas (1977)
- The Devil and Daniel Mouse (1978)
- How We Made The Devil and Daniel Mouse (1978)
- Star Wars Holiday Special (1978) – live-action; includes animated sequence from the company
- Intergalactic Thanksgiving (1979)
- Romie-0 and Julie-8 (1979)
- Easter Fever (1980) (with Topcraft)
- Take Me Up to the Ball Game (1980)
- The Magic of Herself the Elf (1983)
- Strawberry Shortcake: Housewarming Surprise (1983)
- Strawberry Shortcake and the Baby Without a Name (1984)
- Strawberry Shortcake Meets the Berrykins (1985)
- Atkinson Film-Arts television specials (distributor):
- The Body Electric (1985)
- Rumpelstiltskin (1985)
- The Velveteen Rabbit (1985)
- For Better or For Worse: The Bestest Present (1985)
- Babar and Father Christmas (1985)
- The Tin Soldier (1986)
- The Nightingale (1987)
- The Great Heep (1986)
- Madballs: Escape from Orb! (1986)
- My Pet Monster (1986)
- The Wild Puffalumps (1987)
- The Rocket Boy (1987) – live-action (co-production for Orion Television)
- Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs (1988) – main title design
- Care Bears Nutcracker Suite (1988)
- HBO Storybook Musicals (1991) – "The Tale of Peter Rabbit"
- The Rosey and Buddy Show (1992)
- Santa's First Christmas (1992) (with EVA Entertainment, Siriol Productions, and S4C)
- The Incredible Crash Dummies (1993) (with Lamb and Company, Tyco, and Fox Kids)
- The Santa Claus Brothers (2001) – CGI
- Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Kids (2003) – CGI
- Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends: The Prince, the Princess and the Bee (2006) – CGI
- Lucky Duck (2014) (with Disney Junior) – CGI
Television series
1970s
- Small Star Cinema (1974–1975) – combining live action and animation
1980s
- Mr. Microchip (1983) – live-action
- :20 Minute Workout (1983–1985) – live-action
- The Edison Twins (1983–1986) – live-action
- Mr. Dressup (1983–1996; co-production with Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and Treehouse TV) – live-action
- Inspector Gadget (1983) – co-produced with DiC for the first season only
- The Get Along Gang (1984, pilot episode) – co-produced with DiC
- Star Wars: Droids (1985–1986)
- Star Wars: Ewoks (1985–1987)
- The Raccoons (1985–1992; co-production with Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Blue Sky Studios and 20th Century Fox Television)
- The Care Bears Family (1986–1988)
- Madballs (1986–1987)
- Cricket's Club (1986–1987) – direct-to-video series co-produced with Hi-Tops Video
- My Pet Monster (1987)
- T. and T. (1988–1990) – live-action
- Clifford the Big Red Dog (1988) – direct-to-video release
- Babar (1989–1991; 2000)
- Beetlejuice (1989–1991; co-production with The Geffen Film Company and Warner Bros. Television)
1990s
- Little Rosey (1990)
- The Adventures of Tintin (1991–1992) (co-production with Ellipse Programme)
- Rupert (1991–1997)
- Fievel's American Tails (1992–1993; co-production with Amblin Television and Universal Animation Studios)
- Dog City (1992–1994; co-production with The Jim Henson Company)
- Eek! The Cat/Eek! Stravaganza (1992–1999) (co-production with Savage Studios and Fox Children's Production)
- Family Dog (1993; co-production with Universal Television, Warner Bros. Television and Amblin Television)
- Cadillacs and Dinosaurs (1993–1994)
- Tales from the Cryptkeeper (1993–1999)
- The Legend of the North Wind (1994; distribution licensing)
- RoboCop: The Series (1994) – "Commander Cash" animated sequences
- Free Willy (1994; co-production with Regency Enterprises, Le Studio Canal+, Warner Bros. Television)
- Wild C.A.T.s (1994–1995) (co-production with WildStorm Productions)
- The Magic School Bus (1994–1997; co-production with Scholastic Productions)
- Nancy Drew (1995) – live-action
- The Hardy Boys (1995–1996) – live-action
- The Neverending Story (1995–1996) (co-production with Cine Vox and Ellipse Animation)
- Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1995–1997; co-production with Morgan Creek Productions and Warner Bros. Television)
- Jake and the Kid (1995–1999) – live-action
- Little Bear (1995–2001)
- Tales from the Crypt (1996) – "The Third Pig"
- Robin (1996)
- Waynehead (1996–1997) (co-production with Warner Bros. Animation)
- Blazing Dragons (1996–1998) (co-production with Ellipse Animation)
- Stickin' Around (1996–1998)
- The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police (1997–1998)
- Pippi Longstocking (1997)
- Ned's Newt (1997–1999) (co-production with Studio B Productions) (Season 2 only)
- Donkey Kong Country (1997–2000) – CGI (co-production with Medialab and WIC Entertainment)
- Franklin (1997–2004)
- Rolie Polie Olie (1998–2004) – CGI
- Birdz (1998–1999)
- Dumb Bunnies (1998–1999) (co-production with Yoram Gross & Village Roadshow)
- Anatole (1998–2000)
- Mythic Warriors: Guardians of the Legend (1998–2000)
- Flying Rhino Junior High (1998–2000)
- Bob and Margaret (1998–2001) (co-production with Comedy Central)
- Elliot Moose (1998–2000)
- George and Martha (1999–2000)
- Blaster's Universe (1999–2000) (co-production with Knowledge Adventure)
- Redwall (1999–2001)
- Rescue Heroes (1999–2002)
2000s
2010s
2020s
Series | Creator | Aired | Production partner | Original network |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ollie's Pack | Pedro Eboli Graham Peterson |
2020–present | Nickelodeon |
Upcoming
Series | Creator | Aired | Production partner | Original network |
---|---|---|---|---|
The Hardy Boys[12] | Edward Stratemeyer (books) | 2020 | Lambur Productions | YTV (Canada) Hulu (US) |
The Dog & Pony Show[13][14] | 2020 | Discovery Inc. | YTV (Canada) | |
Geki Drive[15] | TBA | TBA | Sumitomo Corporation | TBA |
Short films
- Queen Street West (1973)[16]
- Apple Cider Time (1975)[17]
- Maple Spring (1977)[18]
- Nishnawbe-Aski: The People and the Land (1977) (animation)
- Shoppin' for Clothes (1988)
- Journey to the Planets (1993) (animated sequences)
- Stickin' Around (1994) (CBS interstitial series)
- The Larry Lard Show (1996) (pilot)
- Mr. Lucky (1996) (post-production)
- Jean-Luc & Dondoozat (1998) (short series; co-production with Bibo Films, Canal+ and Télétoon)
- The Most Magnificent Thing (2019)
- Toon Bops (2019–2020) (short series)
Commercials
- 7 Up (early 1990s)
- Bauer Athletic Footwear (1982)
- Cadbury's Dairy Milk (1982)
- Cap'n Crunch/Blockbuster Video (1994)
- CBC Radio (two spots)
- Chef Boyardee (early 1990s)
- Cow Brand
- Dellcrest Children's Center (1979) (live-action PSA)
- Farley's Fruit Snacks (1993)
- Green Park (early 1990s)
- The Guardian
- Heinz Scarios (1980, 1982)
- Honeycomb (early 1990s)
- Hostess Tortillas (1981)
- Hudson's Bay (late-1970s)
- IBM (1993)
- Imperial Oil (1978)
- Kellogg's Canada (1994)
- Rice Krispies (early 1990s)
- M&M's (early 1990s)
- McDonald's Canada (late-1970s)
- Monsanto
- Ontario Dental Association (four spots; 1994)
- Ontario Hydro (1979, 1981)
- Philishave Lift and Cut
- Planters (1981, 1990)
- PB Crisps (1993)
- Purina Butcher's Blend (1981, 1983)
- Purina Puppy Chow (1980)
- Raid (1982)
- RE/MAX
- Shreddies (1989, 1992)
- Stay Alert Stay Safe (1990)
- Tetley Tea (early 1980s)
- Toronto City Cycling Committee (1989)
- The Toronto Star (early 1980s)
- WHSmith
- White Swan (1991)
Footnotes
- ^ "Z-squad". Nelvana.com. Archived from the original on 31 January 2012.
- ^ "Cars, cats & creativity drive Corus Kids' 2016/17 lineup".
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (April 4, 2016). "Nelvana Announces MIPTV Highlights".
- ^ "Nelvana, Sony partner on Hotel Transylvania TV series".
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (June 9, 2015). "Nelvana Assembles Partners for 'Mysticons'".
- ^ "Nelvana rebrands as Corus 2016 revenues rise 44%".
- ^ "Sesame Workshop, Nelvana partner on Esme and Roy".
- ^ "Sonar dives into Go Away, Unicorn! production". Kidscreen. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
- ^ a b "Corus unveils 2018/19 kids programming slate".
- ^ Foster, Elizabeth (2017-11-14). "Nelvana greenlights D.N.Ace". kidscreen.com. Retrieved 2019-09-15.
- ^ Jacques, Ian. "South Delta author Ashley Spires excited to see work on small screen". Delta Optimist. Retrieved 2020-01-29.
- ^ "Hulu, YTV pick up The Hardy Boys".
- ^ "Nelvana and Discovery Form Kids JV redknot".
- ^ https://www.animationmagazine.net/tv/corus-ent-bolsters-specialty-portfolios-including-toons-for-all-ages/
- ^ "Nelvana, Sumitomo race into Geki Drive".
- ^ "Queen Street West. (Film, 1973) [WorldCat.org]".
- ^ "Apple cider time. (Film, 1975) [WorldCat.org]".
- ^ "Maple spring. (Film, 1978) [WorldCat.org]".
References
- ^ Bynum, Aaron H. (2006-10-25). "Nelvana & Others Establish Development Consortium". Animation Insider. Archived from the original on 2011-05-27. Retrieved 2006-11-06.
- ^ Reeve-Crook, Antony (2006-09-08). "Nelvana pushes Di-Gata, sets up Pearlie copro". C21 Media. Retrieved 2006-11-06.