Little Big Awesome facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Little Big Awesome |
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| Genre | Children's animation Adventure Comedy Western |
| Created by | Tomi Dieguez |
| Developed by | Ben Gruber |
| Voices of | Fred Tatasciore Jessica McKenna |
| Composer(s) | Simon Panrucker (pilot) Eban Schletter |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 13 (26 segments) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Ben Gruber Chris Prynoski Shannon Barrett Prynoski Diego Rosner |
| Producer(s) | Ben Kalina |
| Editor(s) | Felipe Salazar |
| Running time | 24 minutes (2 12-minute segments) |
| Production company(s) | Amazon Studios Titmouse, Inc. |
| Distributor | Zodiak Kids |
| Release | |
| Original network | Amazon Video |
| Original release | June 17, 2016 – November 8, 2018 |
Little Big Awesome is a fun animated TV series from America. Tomi Dieguez created it, and Ben Gruber helped develop it for Amazon in 2016. The show is all about two best friends: Gluko and Lennon.
Gluko is a super bouncy, pink jelly blob who can change his shape. Lennon is his best friend, who always wears a beanie hat. Together, they go on many exciting adventures!
What makes the show special is how it's made. It mixes different styles like puppets, regular 2-D cartoons, and even real-life video. All of this happens against a colorful animated background. The series is based on an earlier show from Argentina called Gluko and Lennon, which came out in 2010.
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Meet the Voices Behind the Characters
Many talented actors lend their voices to the characters in Little Big Awesome.
Main Characters
- Fred Tatasciore voices Gluko. He also plays Kitty Num-Nums and other characters.
- Jessica McKenna is the voice of Lennon in the TV series. She also voices other characters.
Other Fun Voices
- Alex Jayne Go as Little Bubble
- Dana Snyder as Grandma and other characters.
- Roger L. Jackson as Mr. Sprinkles and more.
- "Weird" Al Yankovic as Mr. Sun (who is a live-action character!).
- Aimee Mann as The Moon (also a live-action character).
- Michael Bolton as himself (in a live-action appearance!).
Adventures in Townopolis
The show follows Gluko and Lennon as they explore their world, especially their hometown, Townopolis. Each episode brings a new, funny, or sometimes tricky situation for the friends to solve.
For example, in one episode called "City Day," Gluko and Lennon make a commercial about their town. It works too well, bringing huge crowds! They then have to figure out how to make more ads to get people to leave.
In "Sorry Mr. Sun," Lennon accidentally upsets the sun. This causes a big blackout in Townopolis! The friends must then learn how to apologize to fix things.
They also help a little character named Little Bubble get back home to Bubble Land. And they try to stop naughty kittens from making a mess at Grandma's house.
Sometimes, their adventures are about everyday things. Gluko tries to avoid making his bed, which leads to his bed chasing them! They also try to fit in with the "cool crowd" by adopting their own special "gimmicks."
Facing Challenges Together
Gluko and Lennon always stick together, even when things get tough. In "Blupo and Glendon," they have a fight and separate. But they soon realize they can't do much without each other. So, they secretly create new identities just to keep hanging out!
They also help friends follow their dreams, even if it's a bit misguided. They even try to watch Ho Cho Jo's shop, which is harder than it looks!
Later, they go on a quest to find legendary puppies during the Centennial Puppy Shower. They also try to get in shape with Claude the Buff Hamster to lift a super heavy pizza!
More Exciting Stories
In later episodes, Gluko and Lennon face even bigger challenges. They accidentally throw their friend Sheena into a scary place, and Lennon has to face his fears to save her.
Gluko gets a goat for his "Steenth Birthday" and learns about responsibility. They even get frozen in ice and wake up in a future where high-waisted pants rule everything! They have to travel back in time to stop this.
They also visit Jellyopolis, a town where giant jelly creatures live. Lennon has to hide that he's a "solid" person to help Gluko.
No matter what happens, Gluko and Lennon always find a way to work together. They learn about friendship, responsibility, and how to deal with all sorts of silly and serious problems.
Awards and Recognition
Little Big Awesome has been recognized for its creativity and animation.
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref |
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| 2019 | Annie Awards | Best Animated Television/Broadcast Production For Children | For episode Puppy Shower | Nominated | |
| Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Main Title and Graphic Design for an Animated Program | Nominated |
