List of Nelvana programs

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

Series	Creator	Aired	Production partner	Original network
Cardcaptors (English dub)	Clamp	2000–2001	Madhouse	Kids' WB! (US) YTV (Canada)
Maggie and The Ferocious Beast	Michael Paraskevas and Betty Paraskevas	2000–2002		Teletoon (Canada) Nick Jr. (US)
Bookworm Bunch
Corduroy	Betty Quan	2000–2001	Sichuan Top Animation	PBS
Timothy Goes to School	Rosemary Wells	2000–2001	Silver Lining Productions Animation Services Hong Kong Limited	PBS
Seven Little Monsters	Maurice Sendak	2000–2003	Wild Things Productions Hong Ying Animation Philippine Animation Studio Inc.	PBS
George Shrinks	William Joyce	2000–2004	Jade Animation	PBS
Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse	Michael Paraskevas and Betty Paraskevas	2000–2001		PBS
John Callahan's Pelswick	John Callahan	2000–2002	The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation China Central Television Nickelodeon Productions Suzhou Hong Ying Animation Corporation Limited	CBC (Canada) CCTV (China) Nickelodeon (U.S.)
John Callahan's Quads!	John Callahan	2001–2003	SBS independent Animation Works Media World Features Film Victoria ScreenWest Lotteries Commission of Western Australia	Teletoon SBS
The Sausage Factory	Henry Pincus	2001–2002	PeaceArch Entertainment MTV Original Productions	The Comedy Network (Canada) MTV (USA)
Argai: The Prophecy			Carrére Groupe D'Ocon Films Productions La Coloniale Disney Television Animation	Disney Channel (US)
Pecola	Naomi Iwata	2001–2003	Yomiko Advertising Milky Cartoon	Teletoon TV Tokyo Cartoon Network
Braceface	Melissa Clark	2001–2005	Jade Animation	Teletoon ABC Family/Disney Channel
Committed	Michael Fry Mary Feller	2001–2002	Philippines Animation Studios	CTV
Medabots		2001–2004	Bee Train Production	Fox Kids/ABC Family
Cyberchase (seasons 1-5)	Sandra Sheppard	2002–2007	WNET Flying Minds Entertainment	PBS
Beyblade		2002–2005	Madhouse (season 1) Nippon Animation (seasons 2 and 3)	ABC Family (U.S.) YTV (Canada)
	Beware of Dog	Rob Gilmer	2002	Alexander/Enright and Associates	Animal Planet
Moville Mysteries	Guy Vasilovich	2002–2003		YTV The N
Max & Ruby	Rosemary Wells	2002–present	Silver Lining Productions (seasons 1–3) 9 Story Entertainment (seasons 3–5) Chorion (seasons 4–5) Atomic Cartoons (seasons 6-present)	Treehouse TV Nick Jr.
Clone High	Phil Lord Christopher Miller Bill Lawrence	2002–2003	Doozer Lord Miller Productions Touchstone Television MTV Animation	MTV Teletoon
Taina	Maria Perez-Brown	2001-2002; distribution in Canada	Dorado Productions Nickelodeon Productions	Nickelodeon
The Fairly OddParents	Butch Hartman	2001-2006; distribution in Canada	Frederator Studios	Nickelodeon
The Berenstain Bears	Stan & Jan Berenstain	2003-2004	AGOGO Entertainment	PBS Kids (US) Treehouse TV (Canada)
My Life as a Teenage Robot	Rob Renzetti	2003-2007; distribution in Canada	Frederator Studios	Nickelodeon
My Dad the Rock Star	Gene Simmons	2003-2004	Carrere Group	Nicktoons (U.S.) Teletoon (Canada)
Jacob Two-Two	Mordecai Richler	2003-2006	9 Story Media Group (season 5 only)	YTV
Pandalian		2004-2005	Funimation	YTV (Canada) Funimation Channel (U.S.)
6teen	Jennifer Pertsch Tom McGillis	2004-2010	Fresh TV (seasons 3-4)	Cartoon Network (U.S.) Teletoon (Canada)
Delta State	Douglas Gayeton	2004		Teletoon (Canada) France 2 and Canal+ (France)
Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends	David Kirk	2004-2008	Callaway Arts & Entertainment AbsoluteDigital Pictures	Teletoon Treehouse TV (Canada)
The Backyardigans	Janice Burgess	2004-2010	Nickelodeon Animation Studio	Nickelodeon (U.S.) Treehouse TV (Canada)
Being Ian	Ian James Corlett	2004-2008	Studio B Productions	YTV (Canada)
Funpak!		2005		YTV (Canada)
Jane and the Dragon	Martin Baynton	2005-2006	Weta Productions	YTV (Canada)
Class of the Titans	Chris Bartleman Michael Lahay	2005-2008	Studio B Productions	Teletoon (Canada)
Di-Gata Defenders	Greg Collinson	2006-2008	LuxAnimation	Teletoon (Canada)
Grossology	Sylvia Branzei Simon Racioppa & Richard Elliott	2006-2009		YTV (Canada) Discovery Kids (U.S.)
Ruby Gloom	Mighty Fine Carolyn Hay	2006-2008		YTV (Canada)
Z-Squad	Jin Choi	2006-2007	Enemes[1]	SBS DVD
Handy Manny	Roger Bollen Marilyn Sadler Rick Gitelson	2006-2013		Disney Junior
Horrid Henry (Series 1)	Francesca Simon	2006–2008	Novel Entertainment Stúdió Baestarts Kft.	CITV
Bakugan Battle Brawlers		2007–2012	TMS Entertainment Spin Master Entertainment	Cartoon Network Teletoon
The Future Is Wild	Dougal Dixon (books) John Adams Steve Sullivan	2007–2008	LVL Animation	Discovery Kids Teletoon
My Friend Rabbit	Eric Rohmann (books)			Treehouse TV Qubo
Wayside	Louis Sachar (books) John Derevlany		Nickelodeon Productions	Nickelodeon Teletoon
Willa's Wild Life	Dan Yaccarino	2008–2009	Futurikon Googly Digital Media	Qubo (United States) YTV (Canada) France 5 (France)
Pearlie	Wendy Harmer	2009–2010	Sticky Pictures	YTV (Canada) Network Ten (Australia)
Hot Wheels Battle Force 5	Hot Wheels, by Mattel	2009–2011	Nerd Corps Entertainment Mattel	Cartoon Network (U.S.) Teletoon (Canada)

2010s

Series	Creator	Aired	Production partner	Original network
Beyblade: Metal Fusion Beyblade: Metal Masters Beyblade: Metal Fury Beyblade: Shogun Steel		2010–2014	Tatsunoko Production (season 1) SynergySP (seasons 2–4)	Cartoon Network (U.S.) YTV (Canada)
Babar and the Adventures of Badou	Michael Stokes	2010–2015	The Clifford Ross Company TF1 Playhouse Disney France Carrere Group YTV Originals LuxAnimation TeamTO	YTV (Canada) TF1 and Disney Junior (U.S.) & (France)
The Adventures of Chuck and Friends		2010–2012	Hasbro Studios	The Hub
Spliced	Simon Racioppa Richard Elliott	2010		Teletoon
Sidekick	Todd Kauffman Joey So	2010–2013		YTV (Canada) Cartoon Network (United States)
Mr. Young	Dan Signer		Thunderbird Films Gravy Boat Productions	YTV (Canada)
Life with Boys	Michael Poryes	2011–2013		YTV (Canada) TeenNick (United States)
Scaredy Squirrel	Scaredy Squirrel by Mélanie Watt Matt Ferguson Jillian Ruby			YTV (Canada) Cartoon Network (US)
Mike the Knight	Alexander Bar	2011–2017	HIT Entertainment	Treehouse TV (Canada) CBeebies (UK)
Bubble Guppies (seasons 2–4)	Jonny Belt and Robert Scull	2011–2016	Nickelodeon Animation Studios	Nickelodeon
Franklin and Friends	Franklin the Turtle series by Paulette Bourgeois	2011–2012	Infinite Frameworks	Treehouse TV Nick Jr.
Detentionaire	Daniel Bryan Franklin Charles Johnston	2011–2015		Teletoon Télétoon
BeyWheelz		2012	SynergySP	Cartoon Network (U.S.) YTV (Canada)
Oh No! It's an Alien Invasion	Philippe Ivanusic-Vallee Peter Ricq	2013–2015		YTV (2013–2014) Teletoon (2014–2015)
The Day My Butt Went Psycho!	Mark Steinberg		Studio Moshi	Nine Network Teletoon
BeyWarriors: BeyRaiderz		2014	SynergySP d-rights	Cartoon Network (U.S.) YTV (Canada)
BeyWarriors: Cyborg		2014–2015	SynergySP d-rights	Toonami Asia K2 (Italy)
Trucktown	Jon Scieszka	2014–2017		Treehouse TV
Little Charmers	Jennifer Dodge Irene Weibel	2015–2017	Spin Master Atomic Cartoons	Treehouse TV (Canada) Nickelodeon/Nick Jr. (U.S.)
The Stanley Dynamic	Ken Cuperus Jocelyn Hamilton Jamie Piekarz	2015–2017	Amaze	YTV
Fresh Beat Band of Spies	Nadine Van der Velde Scott Kraft	2015–2016	6point2 Nickelodeon Animation Studio	Nickelodeon/Nick Jr.
Ranger Rob[2]	Alexander Bar	2016–2018	Studio Liddell	Treehouse TV (Canada) Tiny Pop (UK)
The ZhuZhus[3]	ZhuZhu Pets by Russ Hornsby Hugh Duffy	2016–2017	Cepia LLC	Disney Channel (US) YTV (Canada)
Hotel Transylvania: The Series[4]	Hotel Transylvania created by Todd Durham Mark Steinberg	2017–present	Sony Pictures Animation	Disney Channel (US) Teletoon (Canada)
Mysticons[5]	Sean Jara Nelvana Limited The Topps Company	2017–18	Topps Animation	Nickelodeon (2017) Nicktoons (2018) YTV
Super BOOMi (distributor)	Trevor Lai	2017–present	Up Studios Tencent	Tencent Video (China) Treehouse TV (Canada)
Wishfart	John Hazlett Lienne Sawatsky Daniel Williams	2017–18	Wishfart Productions Inc.	Teletoon (Canada) CITV (UK)
Bravest Warriors[6]	Pendleton Ward	2017–present	Frederator Studios	Cartoon Hangover Select (via VRV)
ReBoot: The Guardian Code (distributor)	Michael Hefferon	2018	Mainframe Studios	YTV (Canada) Netflix
Esme & Roy[7]	Dustin Ferrer Amy Steinberg	2018–present	Sesame Workshop	Treehouse TV (Canada) HBO (United States)
Go Away, Unicorn![8]	Emily Mullock Dan Signer		Gravy Boat Sonar Entertainment Disney Channels Worldwide	YTV (Canada) Disney Channel (US)
Miss Persona[9]			Balloon House Productions	Treehouse TV
Bakugan: Battle Planet Bakugan: Armored Alliance			TMS Entertainment Man of Action Studios Spin Master Entertainment	Cartoon Network (US) Teletoon (Canada)
Corn & Peg[9]	Russell F. Marcus Chris Hamilton	2019–present		Treehouse TV (Canada) Nickelodeon (US)
Super BOOMi Hockey Hero (distributor)	Trevor Lai	2019	Up Studios Tencent National Hockey League	Tencent Video
D.N. Ace[10]	Matthew Wexler	2019–present	Dentsu OLM, Inc.	Teletoon (Canada)
Agent Binky: Pets of the Universe	Binky the Space Cat by Ashley Spires[11]	2019–present	redknot	Treehouse TV (Canada) Discovery Kids (Latin America)
The Remarkable Mr. King	Geneviève Côté	2019–present	King Rollo Films	Treehouse TV

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

1. "Z-squad". Nelvana.com. Archived from the original on 31 January 2012.
2. "Cars, cats & creativity drive Corus Kids' 2016/17 lineup".
3. Milligan, Mercedes (April 4, 2016). "Nelvana Announces MIPTV Highlights".
4. "Nelvana, Sony partner on Hotel Transylvania TV series".
5. Milligan, Mercedes (June 9, 2015). "Nelvana Assembles Partners for 'Mysticons'".
6. "Nelvana rebrands as Corus 2016 revenues rise 44%".
7. "Sesame Workshop, Nelvana partner on Esme and Roy".
8. "Sonar dives into Go Away, Unicorn! production". Kidscreen. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
9. "Corus unveils 2018/19 kids programming slate".
10. Foster, Elizabeth (2017-11-14). "Nelvana greenlights D.N.Ace". kidscreen.com. Retrieved 2019-09-15.
11. Jacques, Ian. "South Delta author Ashley Spires excited to see work on small screen". Delta Optimist. Retrieved 2020-01-29.
12. "Hulu, YTV pick up The Hardy Boys".
13. "Nelvana and Discovery Form Kids JV redknot".
14. https://www.animationmagazine.net/tv/corus-ent-bolsters-specialty-portfolios-including-toons-for-all-ages/
15. "Nelvana, Sumitomo race into Geki Drive".
16. "Queen Street West. (Film, 1973) [WorldCat.org]".
17. "Apple cider time. (Film, 1975) [WorldCat.org]".
18. "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.

External links

• Nelvana Entertainment on IMDb
• Nelvana Communications on IMDb