Dawn of the Croods facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dawn of the Croods |
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| Genre | Comedy Adventure |
| Developed by | Brendan Hay |
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| Theme music composer | John Van Tongeren |
| Composer(s) | Gabriel Mann Rebecca Kneubuhl |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 52 (140 segments) (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Brendan Hay |
| Running time | 23 minutes |
| Production company(s) | DreamWorks Animation Television |
| Distributor | Netflix Steaming Services NBCUniversal Television Distribution |
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| Original network | Netflix |
| Original release | December 24, 2015 – July 7, 2017 |
Dawn of the Croods is an American animated TV show. It was made by DreamWorks Animation. The series is based on the 2013 movie The Croods. It tells stories that happened before the movie.
The show started streaming on Netflix on December 24, 2015. It had four seasons in total. The final season aired on July 7, 2017.
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What is Dawn of the Croods about?
The show follows the Croods family on their adventures. These adventures happen before the events of the movie. Eep and her family meet new friends. They also face exciting new creatures and challenges in their prehistoric world.
Who are the voices?
Many talented actors lend their voices to the characters. Here are some of the main ones:
- Dan Milano as Grug, Bud, and Womp
- Cree Summer as Ugga, Pat, Clip, and Pup Howler
- Stephanie Lemelin as Eep
- A.J. Locascio as Thunk, Baitsy, and Steve
- Grey Griffin as Sandy and Lerk
- Laraine Newman as Gran, One-Eyed Amber Mosh, and Pram
Other voices you might know
- Dee Bradley Baker as Bulk, Squawk, and many creatures
- Jim Cummings as Little Mantrap
- Ana Gasteyer as Meep Boor
- Thomas Lennon as Crud and Munk
- Chris Parnell as Snoot Boor
How many episodes are there?
There are 52 episodes of Dawn of the Croods. Each episode has different segments. You can find a full list of episodes at List of Dawn of the Croods episodes.
The show ran for four seasons. The executive producer, Brendan Hay, said that the fourth season was most likely the last one.
How was the show made?
Unlike The Croods movie, which used computer animation, this TV show uses 2D animation. The creators wanted the show to look more like a "cartoon." Making "squash and stretch" movements in computer animation was too expensive for a TV show.
Using a different animation style also helped the show stand out. The first three episodes were animated using a program called Toon Boom Harmony. Later episodes were hand-drawn by studios in South Korea.
Did the show win any awards?
Yes, Dawn of the Croods was recognized for its work! It was nominated for a few awards.
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
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| 2016 | Annie Award | Outstanding Achievement, Production Design in an Animated TV/Broadcast Production | Jonathan Pyun, Aaron Spurgeon, Baptiste Lucas, Margaret Wuller and Ethan Becker (for "Garden of Eaten") | Nominated |
| Outstanding Achievement, Voice Acting in an Animated TV/Broadcast Production | Grey Griffin (for Lerk) | Nominated | ||
| Laraine Newman (for Amber) | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: El amanecer de los Croods para niños
