Mixed Nutz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mixed Nutz |
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| Genre | Children's television |
| Country of origin | Canada United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Production company(s) | Big Bad Boo |
| Distributor | National Educational Telecommunications Association (United States) |
| Release | |
| Original network | Syndication |
| First shown in | United States |
Mixed Nutz is an animated cartoon series made by Big Bad Boo Studios. This company used to be called Norooz Productions. The show is about a group of friends who come from different backgrounds. They live in a made-up town called Dyvercity. The main characters are Babak from Iran, Sanjay from India, Adele from Austria, Damaris from Cuba, and Jae from Korea. Some people have called the show an "International" Peanuts. This is because of its simple animation style and its focus on many different cultures.
About Mixed Nutz
Mixed Nutz is a fun animated series for kids aged 6 to 12. It teaches important lessons about friendship and understanding different cultures. The show aims to help children learn about people from all over the world. It shows how friends from various backgrounds can get along and learn from each other.
The Story and Characters
The cartoon takes place in a lively town called Dyvercity. This name hints that it's a place where many different people live. The main characters are a group of five friends. Each friend comes from a different country and culture.
- Babak is from Iran.
- Sanjay is from India.
- Adele is from Austria.
- Damaris is from Cuba.
- Jae is from Korea.
Through their everyday adventures, the friends learn about each other's traditions. They also learn about different ways of seeing the world. The show often uses humor to explore these cultural differences. It helps kids see that being different can be a good thing.
Production and Airing
Big Bad Boo Studios created 13 episodes of Mixed Nutz. Each episode is about half an hour long. The show was made in 2008. It had a team of voice actors and crew members from many different countries. This included actor Maz Jobrani. The producers were Aly Jetha and Shabnam Rezaei. They also worked on another show called Babak and Friends - A First Norooz.
Mixed Nutz was shown on television in both the United States and Canada.
- In the United States, it aired on some PBS stations. It also aired on MHz Worldview.
- In Canada, the show was broadcast on Shaw TV.
Film Festival Appearances
Mixed Nutz was recognized at several international film festivals. This means it was chosen to be shown at special events where new TV shows and movies are presented.
- In 2008, it participated in the New York Television Festival.
- It also took part in the Chashama Film Festival.
These appearances helped the show gain attention and be seen by more people in the television industry.
