Maple Shorts facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Maple Shorts |
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| Genre | Animated series |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 21 minutes |
| Production company(s) | March Entertainment CBC |
| Distributor | March Entertainment |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBC Television |
| Picture format | HDTV (2005–2006) |
| Original release | April 6, 2005 – August 30, 2006 |
Maple Shorts is a fun animated TV show made for kids and teens. It first aired in Canada in April 2005 on CBC Television. This show was created by March Entertainment, the same company that produced another popular TV series called Chilly Beach.
Maple Shorts is a unique show because it features short animated films. It's hosted by two very different animal characters: a goose and a salmon. These hosts introduce and then share their thoughts on each short film.
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Who are the Hosts of Maple Shorts?
The two main hosts of Maple Shorts are a goose named Canuckles and a salmon named Sela. They make the show entertaining with their funny personalities.
Meet Canuckles the Goose
Canuckles is a goose with a strong personality. He really wanted to be a director, which means he wanted to be in charge of making films. But instead, he became a critic, someone who reviews and judges films. Canuckles can be a bit grumpy and thinks highly of himself.
Meet Sela the Salmon
Sela the salmon is Canuckles' co-host. She is very different from him! Sela is sweet-natured and a little bit silly. Together, their different personalities make for a funny duo as they talk about each short film.
Who Made Maple Shorts?
Maple Shorts was produced by a company called March Entertainment. This company is known for creating animated shows.
March Entertainment's Other Shows
Maple Shorts was the second TV show March Entertainment created for broadcast television. Their most famous show is Chilly Beach. Interestingly, Chilly Beach actually started as a show on the internet, using a type of animation called Flash animation.
The Maple Shorts Film Festival
March Entertainment, which started in 1996, also organizes something special called the Maple Shorts Canadian Animators' Flash Film Festival. This festival is a competition where animators can submit their short films. The best films from the festival are sometimes chosen to be shown on the Maple Shorts TV show! This festival also helps new and upcoming animators get their start and improve their skills.
Maple Shorts Episodes
Each episode of Maple Shorts features different animated short films. Here are some of the episodes that aired:
- Waiting for Schtumpenflugenburgermeyr – April 13, 2005
- The Legend of the Headless Usher – April 20, 2005
- Goose Encounters of the Third Kind – April 30, 2005
- What's Good for the Goose – May 4, 2005
