Bugs Bunny Builders
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Based on | Looney Tunes |
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Opening theme | Bugs Bunny Builders (Main Title) (adapted from "Merrily We Roll Along") by Matthew Janzen, Charles Tobias, Murray Mencher and Eddie Cantor |
Composer | Matthew Janzen |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 15 |
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Running time | 11 minutes |
Production company | Warner Bros. Animation[a] |
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Network | Cartoon Network (Cartoonito) |
Release | July 25, 2022 present | –
Bugs Bunny Builders is an American interactive animated television series produced by Warner Bros. Animation, based on the characters from Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies.[1][2] The series aired on July 25, 2022 on Cartoon Network on their Cartoonito preschool block and was released on July 26 on HBO Max.[3][4][5] It is the second pre-school program in the Looney Tunes franchise, following Baby Looney Tunes in 2002.
Plot
At ACME Construction Company, Bugs Bunny and Lola Bunny manage an inept crew of builders. By working together as a team, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Tweety, and others use their tools and wild vehicles to pull off some of the looniest construction jobs ever.[6]
Voice cast
- Eric Bauza as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety[7]
- Chandni Parekh as Lola Bunny[7]
- Bob Bergen as Porky Pig,[7] Cecil Turtle
- Jeff Bergman as Sylvester,[7] Foghorn Leghorn
- Alex Cazares as Petunia Pig[7]
- Fred Tatasciore as Tasmanian Devil[7] Gossamer
- Keith Ferguson as Wile E. Coyote
- Paul Julian as Road Runner (archive recordings)[7]
- Debi Derryberry as Hippety Hopper and Pouncy (credited as Looney Kangaroo Kid and Looney Cat Kid. Since the name Pussyfoot was deemed inappropriate for a children's cartoon, the character was renamed Pouncy.)
- Dawson Griffin as Sniffles
- Andrew Morgado as George P. Mandrake
- Candi Milo as Pauleen Penguin, Gertie Mouse
- Max Mittelman and Noshir Dalal (respectively) as Mac and Tosh Gopher
- Charlie Townstead as Bizzy Buzzard
- Zehra Fazal as Brenda Buzzard
- David Shaughnessy as Hoots Talon
- Kari Wahlgren as Ruthie Mouse
- Ben Diskin as Tibs Squirrel
Episodes
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | Prod. code [8] | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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1 | "Splash Zone" | Joey Adams | Story by : Nicole Belisle Teleplay by : Laura Bowes | July 25, 2022[b][9] | 101 | N/A |
2 | "Ice Creamed" | Lindsey Pollard | Story by : Nicole Belisle Teleplay by : Sam Bissonnette | July 25, 2022 | 102 | N/A |
3 | "Race Track Race" | Ade Audish | Story by : Jake Fleisher Teleplay by : Ade Audish | July 25, 2022 | 103 | 0.132[10] |
4 | "Dino Fight" | Joey Adams | Nicole Belisle | July 25, 2022 | 104 | N/A |
5 | "Snow Cap" | Joey Adams | Sam Bissonnette | July 25, 2022 | 105 | 0.091[10] |
6 | "Tweety-Go-Round" | Andy Thom | Laura Bowes | July 25, 2022 | 106 | N/A |
7 | "Smash House" | Joey Adams | Sarah Nerboso | July 25, 2022 | 107 | 0.068[10] |
8 | "Play Day" | Andy Thom | Sam Bissonnette | July 25, 2022 | 108 | N/A |
9 | "Rock On" | Andy Thom | Nicole Belisle | September 26, 2022 | TBA | N/A |
10 | "Buzz In" | Lindsay Pollard | Jo Claes | September 27, 2022 | TBA | N/A |
11 | "Stories" | Lindsay Pollard | Christian Marsh Reiman | September 28, 2022 | TBA | N/A |
12 | "Cheesy Peasy" | Lindsay Pollard | Nicole Belisle | September 29, 2022 | TBA | N/A |
13 | "Looney Science" | Joey Adams | Jo Claes | September 30, 2022 | TBA | N/A |
14 | "Big Feet" | Andy Thom | Kevin Fleming and Rob Janas | October 31, 2022 | TBA | N/A |
15 | "Squirred Away" | Lindsay Pollard | Aydrea Walden | November 1, 2022 | TBA | N/A |
16 | "Beach Battle" | Unknown | Unknown | November 2, 2022 | TBA | N/A |
17 | "Game Time" | Unknown | Unknown | November 3, 2022 | TBA | N/A |
18 | "Soup Up" | Unknown | Unknown | November 4, 2022 | TBA | N/A |
Shorts
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | Prod. code | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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1 | "Haunted Garage" | Unknown | Unknown | October 27, 2022 October 31, 2022 (Cartoonito) | (YouTube)TBA | N/A |
International broadcast
The series will premiere on Cartoonito in Latin America on December 1, 2022, as part of its launch.
The series will premiere on Boomerang in Portugal on November 20, 2022, as part of its Cartoonito block.
The series will premiere on Cartoonito in the UK and Ireland on November 4, 2022.
Reception
The show gained positive reception from critics. Tierra Carpenter of WISH-TV says "Tapping into parents’ nostalgia, “Bugs Bunny Builders” is THE show parents have been waiting for to introduce their favorite Looney Tunes characters to their kids. The show is designed to be funny on two levels, allowing kids to laugh along with these characters while also enticing parents to stay in the room and watch together."[5][1]
References
- ^ a b Farkas, JM (July 18, 2022). "Looney Tunes' First Educational Show Debuts A New Lola Bunny For Preschoolers". romper. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
- ^ "Tweety's 80th Anniversary Takes Flight as WarnerMedia Global Brands and Experiences Launches Collection of 80 Murals Around the World". Pressroom. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ ""Bugs Bunny Builders" Join Looney Tunes Mania". KOIN.com. August 2, 2022. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ Major, Michael. "Cartoon Network Announces BUGS BUNNY BUILDERS Series Premiere". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ a b Carpenter, Tierra (July 25, 2022). "First Looney Toons preschool show 'Bugs Bunny Builders' in over 20 years premieres tonight". WISH-TV. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (June 14, 2022). "Trailer: 'Bugs Bunny Builders' Breaks Ground on Cartoonito July 25". Animation Magazine. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Bugs Bunny Builders Breaks Ground July 25 on Cartoonito on Cartoon Network and July 26 on Cartoonito on HBO Max". Pressroom. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
- ^ http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/bugs-bunny-builders/listings/
- ^ Kaplan, Rebecca (July 23, 2022). "SDCC 2022: The Merry-Go-Round Breakdown of the LOONEY TUNES for Everyone panel!". Geek Girl Authority. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
- ^ a b c "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Monday 7.25.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED | Showbuzz Daily". Showbuzzdaily.com.
Notes
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