Ollie! The Boy Who Became What He Ate facts for kids
Ollie! The Boy Who Became What He Ate is a fun animated TV show for kids. It's made by Radical Sheep Productions. Each episode is about 11 minutes long and airs every morning, except Sundays. The show first started in Canada on CBC Kids on February 18, 2017. A second season came out on February 2, 2019. The company that makes the animation is Keyframe Animation Inc., who also worked on shows like Tee and Mo and Pinky Dinky Doo.
About the Show's History
The animated series Ollie! The Boy Who Became What He Ate is all about a boy named Ollie. He's a bit of a picky eater, but every meal turns into a big adventure because he actually becomes what he eats! The idea for the show came from Sheena Macrae, who was also a main producer for the series. Diana Moore helped write the stories for the show.
In March 2014, CBC Kids, Radical Sheep Productions, and Mickey Rogers Media decided to create this animated series together. Later, in December 2015, a Canadian company called Temple Street Distribution got the rights to share the show. Steve Krecklo, who used to be in the band The Carnations, wrote the music for the show. The series first aired on CBC Kids on February 18, 2017. The second season premiered on February 2, 2019.
In April 2019, the show was nominated for an award from Canada’s Youth Media Alliance (YMA). This award celebrates great TV and digital content for young people.
Where the Show Aired
Ollie! The Boy Who Became What He Ate was shown in many countries around the world. You could watch it on:
- Universal Kids in the United States
- Discovery in the Middle East and North Africa
- Discovery Asia
- Huashi TV in China
- Bolivision in Bolivia
- Azteca Uno in Mexico
- Yle Teema in Finland
- Switzerland 4 in Switzerland
You could also stream the show online. It was available on Amazon Prime everywhere except Canada. In Canada, you could watch it on CBC Gem.
Meet the Characters
Here are the main characters you'll meet in Ollie! The Boy Who Became What He Ate:
- Ollie: He is a 6-year-old boy who is very picky about what he eats. When he eats something, he turns into it! Gavin MacIver-Wright provides his voice.
- Poppy: She is Ollie's younger sister. Her voice is done by Zoe Hatz.
- Nummy: This is Poppy's stuffed rabbit. Nummy only speaks in squeaks but comes to life when Ollie and Poppy go on their food adventures.
- Leo: He is Ollie's best friend.
- The Nummlings: These are small, bunny-like creatures. They also speak in squeaks, just like Nummy.
Episodes Overview
The show has two exciting seasons filled with adventures. Each episode features Ollie eating a different food, which then leads to a unique and often silly transformation. For example, in "Ninja Berries," Ollie might gain super berry powers, or in "Sweet Potato Spy," he could become a secret agent made of sweet potato! These transformations lead to fun challenges and lessons about trying new things.
