Jack and Holly facts for kids

Jack and Holly is a fun animated TV show from the UK. It's about two best friends, Jack and Holly. The show was made for young children and could be watched for free online. Special DVDs were also given to children's hospitals to help raise money for them.

Meet Jack and Holly

Jack and Holly are the two main characters in the show. Jack is voiced by Cillian Martin Wright, and Holly is voiced by Emilia Shuardson-Hipkin, and later by Julianne Martin. They are best friends. Holly is like the older sister Jack never had. Cillian Martin Wright, who voices Jack, said that Holly is always there to help Jack and the viewers learn about life and make good choices.

What the Show Teaches

This TV series is both educational and entertaining. It shares many facts for young children, along with fun stories. The director, Jezz Wright, said in 2010 that the show was made to be different from other fast-paced kids' programs. He wanted to create something truly educational.

The creators noticed that many educational DVDs didn't teach much. So, they decided to make their own show. Julianne Wright, the producer, mentioned in 2011 that their team was small compared to big studios like Disney. However, they hoped to create original content that parents would appreciate. They believe that all children's shows should aim for high educational standards. Teachers, experts, and parents helped develop the series to make sure it fit UK learning goals.

The show also celebrates everyone being included and different cultures. Jack comes from an ethnic background, while Holly is a typical Caucasian character. This mix helps show different kinds of people.

The creators wanted to make a product that would encourage kids to read and spend time away from screens. They also wanted to give parents topics to talk about with their children. In their second animated series, Cosmic Stories, they even added a timer on screen. This helps parents see how much time their child is watching TV.

How the Animation Was Made

The animation in Jack and Holly uses a special mix of styles. It combines machinima (animation made using video game engines) with live action footage. The creators used different software, including Moviestorm. This helped them make the series quickly and without spending a lot of money. Sometimes, real-life video is mixed with animation to create a unique look.

Even though the characters might look a bit like Japanese Anime cartoons, they have their own special design. They don't have legs; instead, they float, fly, and hover! The colors used were chosen to be very appealing to younger children.

The original ideas for Jack and Holly's character design came from graphic artist Bonnie Scott and Jezz Wright. These designs were changed a lot before the show started being made.

Where You Could Watch It

In November 2012, 'Jack & Holly' launched their own channels on Roku and other online TV platforms. In November 2013, other online TV companies like Toon Goggles and The Cartoon Club Network bought the rights to show it. The last time it was broadcast was on August 26, 2015. Now, you can find episodes of Jack and Holly on various Apple and Android apps.

What's Next?

There are no new episodes of Jack and Holly planned for the future.

Jack and Holly's Releases

The creators of Jack and Holly made more than just TV episodes. They also released special shows, books, and music!

Jack and Holly's Christmas Countdown

This special Christmas show came out in September 2010 in the UK. It was released in October 2011 in the US on Roku and Google TV.

It's a celebration of the Christmas spirit, but it's not focused on religion. It includes fun early learning puzzles, songs, and different situations.

Christmas Countdown Episodes

The Christmas Countdown series has ten episodes, each about 5 minutes long:

1. Snow
2. Snowmen
3. Furry Animals
4. Santa Land
5. Christmas Tree
6. Presents
7. Father Christmas
8. Songs on the telly
9. Christmas Eve
10. Christmas Day

Jack and Holly's Cosmic Stories

This series was first called Jack and Holly's Cosmic Stories. It was released worldwide in November 2011 on Roku and SMART TVs.

It includes seven episodes that explore space:

1. The Moon
2. The Sun
3. Planets
4. New Worlds?
5. Black Holes
6. Aliens?
7. Twinkle Twinkle

Jack and Holly Books

The Jack and Holly books combined fun activities with stories and educational material. They also had puzzles and games. Both books could be downloaded for free from their website. By November 2011, a third book, Jack and Holly's Cosmic Comic, featured all the main characters from the shows.

Jack and Holly's Christmas Annual

This interactive workbook came out in August 2010. It had 24 puzzles and simple exercises that parents and children could enjoy doing together.

Jack and Holly's Cosmic Comic

This book included comic book-style stories and cool science facts. It was released in November 2011. You could also download a set of children's trading cards called 'Swapzees' for free from the website. These Christmas-themed cards featured all the main characters and were rated for 'festive' and 'fun'.

Jack and Holly Music

Jack and Holly's Christmas Top Ten

"Jack and Holly's Christmas Top 10" was released on August 21, 2010. This free album included updated versions of classic Christmas songs. Most of the songs were featured in the Jack and Holly's Christmas Countdown series. Tom Richardson and Jezz Wright produced them. Tom Richardson was also the Sound Designer for the series. One song was written by Tim Buxton, who produced it with Jezz Wright.

Christmas Top Ten Songs

1. Jack and Holly Theme
2. Wish You a Merry Christmas
3. O' Christmas Tree
4. Here Comes Christmas
5. Christmas Wrapping (ft. Dj Santa)
6. Jingle Bells (ft. Dj Santa)
7. Snowmen Come and Snowmen Go
8. Snowballs (ft. Dj Santa)
9. Deck the Halls (with Jack and Holly)
10. Sing Song Merrily on High
11. Jingle Bells (Dj Santa's dub remix)