Baxter (TV series) facts for kids
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| Created by | Daphne Ballon Alex Pugsley |
| Starring | Evan Williams Holly Deveaux Kyle Mac Brittany Bristow Shannon Kook-Chun Tara Joshi Dewshane Williams |
| Theme music composer | Angelo Oddi |
| Opening theme | performed by Evan Williams |
| Composer(s) | Angelo Oddi |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Daphne Ballon Christina Jennings Scott Garvie |
| Producer(s) | Laura Harbin Jan Peter Meyboom (supervising producers) Stephen Montgomery Suzanne French |
| Production location(s) | Toronto, Ontario (filming location) |
| Camera setup | Film; Single-camera |
| Running time | Approx. 22 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Family Shaftesbury Kids Disney Channel |
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| Original network | Family Disney Channel |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Original release | May 24, 2010 – January 2, 2011 |
Baxter is a fun Canadian and American comedy TV show for kids. It was made by Shaftesbury Films, working with Family Channel and Disney Channel. The show aired from May 24, 2010, to January 2, 2011. It had one season with 13 episodes.
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What is Baxter About?
Baxter is a live-action comedy series that lasts about half an hour per episode. It follows a student named Baxter McNab. He's a bit of a slacker but dreams of becoming a comedian. The show takes place at the Northern Star School of the Arts, where Baxter and his friends learn and have adventures.
Meet the Characters
The show features a group of talented young actors who bring the characters to life. Here are some of the main characters you'll meet:
Baxter McNab
- Played by Evan Williams.
- Baxter is the main character. He's a laid-back student who gets into his dad's old high school.
- He loves comedy and is great at improv acting, which means making things up on the spot.
- Baxter has a secret crush on Tassie Symons, a new girl at school.
- He also shares a close friendship with Emma Ruby, and they even have the first kiss of the series during an improv show.
Emma Ruby
- Played by Holly Deveaux.
- Emma is Baxter's best friend. She's an aspiring actor with a talent for dance.
- She sometimes accidentally does improv, like when she and Baxter playfully make fun of Shakespeare.
- Emma might also have feelings for Baxter or Devon.
Marcus Crombie
- Played by Kyle Mac.
- Marcus is Baxter's main rival. They are very different in their personalities and acting styles.
- Marcus prefers acting from a script and likes serious art.
- Even though he likes things planned, he can quickly adapt to new situations when needed.
Tassie Symons
- Played by Brittany Bristow.
- Tassie is a new student at Northern Star. She wants to start an acting career.
- Baxter has a crush on her, but she seems to like Marcus instead.
Devon Phillip
- Played by Shannon Kook.
- Devon is a street dancer. His mom sent him to Northern Star to help him control his dancing.
- He might develop feelings for Emma.
Jenna Jacovitch
- Played by Tara Joshi.
- Jenna is famous for starring in a TV show called "My Girlfriend Is an Alien."
- She takes dance classes and is known for being very dramatic.
Jackal Corman
- Played by Dewshane Williams.
- Jackal is an aspiring director.
- He also loves dance and gets along well with Devon. They even created their own dance move called "Dance Craz-Y."
Episodes
The series Baxter has one season with a total of 13 episodes. Each episode follows Baxter and his friends as they navigate school, friendships, and their artistic dreams. The show explores themes like friendship, rivalry, crushes, and finding your passion in the arts.
