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Kazoops!
GenrePreschool
Comedy
Created byDarren Price
Anthony Aston
Patrick Egerton
David Webster
Scott Langley
Written by
  • David Ingham[a]
  • Gillian Corderoy
  • Alex Williams
  • Lisa Akhurst
Directed bySteve Moltzen
Voices ofReece Pockney
Scott Langley
Alex Babic
Opening theme"Kazoops!"
Ending theme"Kazoops!" (instrumental)
ComposerScott Langley
Country of originAustralia
Malaysia
United Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes78
Production
Executive producersPatrick Egerton
Zeno Gabing
Juhaidah Joemin
Jackie Edwards
Chris Rose
David Webster
Producers
  • Patrick Egerton
  • Libbie Doherty
EditorsSimon Klaebe
Daryl Davies
Running time6–7 minutes
Production companiesCheeky Little Media
Giggle Garage
Mighty Nice
Nexus Studios
Original release
NetworkCBeebies
ReleaseJune 2016 (2016-06) –
August 2016 (2016-08)
NetworkABC Kids
ReleaseAugust 1 (2016-08-01) –
October 27, 2016 (2016-10-27)
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseSeptember 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)

Kazoops! is a children's animated television series produced by Cheeky Little Media, Giggle Garage, Mighty Nice and Nexus Studios for ABC Kids and CBeebies.[1][2][3] The series' first season, comprising 13 episodes, was released in Netflix on September 2, 2016.

Premise

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The series follows six-year-old Monty Kazoops, a boy with a vibrant imagination, and his best friend Jimmy Jones, the family pet pig. In each episode, Monty encounters a preconception about life and embarks on a fantastical imaginary adventure to challenge it, gaining a new perspective.[4]

Characters

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  • Reece Pockney as Monty, a 6-year-old boy. He has youthful enthusiasm and curiosity at every turn.
  • Scott Langley as Jimmy Jones, Monty's family pet pig and best friend.
  • Alex Babic as Stan, Monty’s father.
  • Gemma Harvey and Teresa Gallagher as Violet, Monty’s mother.
  • Jessica Hann as Jeanie, Monty’s older sister.
  • Emma Tate (Series 1) and Shelley Longworth (Series 2-3) as Gran.
  • Samantha, Elke, Willow and Finn Langley provide additional voices for the series.

Production

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Commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the BBC, Kazoops! was co-produced by Cheeky Little Media, an Australian animation studio based in Sydney and Giggle Garage, a Malaysian animation studio based in Cyberjaya, Selangor.[5] Production began in April 2015.[6]

The series' character designs, storyboards, music and post-production were handled in Australia, while the animation was produced in Malaysia. The script and voice recording were done in the United Kingdom. British child development expert, Jacqueline Harding served as the educational consultant.[7][5]

Each episode features its own original songs, written and performed by Australian musician, Scott Langley.[8][6] It is also one of the two Cheeky Little Media productions to receive global distribution.[9]

Episodes

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During its run, Kazoops! spanned 3 series and 78 episodes. All episodes directed by Steve Moltzen.

SeriesEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
1261 August 2016 (2016-08-01)30 August 2016 (2016-08-30)
22631 August 2016 (2016-08-31)29 September 2016 (2016-09-29)
32630 September 2016 (2016-09-30)29 October 2016 (2016-10-29)

Series 1

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No.
overall		No. in
series		TitleStoryboarded by [b]Written by [b]Original air date
11"Animal Pals"Greg IngramDavid Ingham1 August 2016 (2016-08-01)
22"Backyard Beach"Cindy ScharkaLee Pressman2 August 2016 (2016-08-02)
33"Dinosaurus Games"Darren Keating
Tang Ngack Lee		Matt Baker3 August 2016 (2016-08-03)
44"Tiny Little Me"Tang Ngack LeeMatt Baker4 August 2016 (2016-08-04)
55"Cosmic Clean-Up"Tang Ngack LeeLisa Akhurst5 August 2016 (2016-08-05)
66"Clothes for Jimmy"Greg HolfieldMatt Baker6 August 2016 (2016-08-06)
77"Monsters"Cindy ScharkaDavid Ingham8 August 2016 (2016-08-08)
88"Follow the Rules"Tang Ngack LeeAlex Williams9 August 2016 (2016-08-09)
99"Half a Pair"Cindy ScharkaGillian Corderoy10 August 2016 (2016-08-10)
1010"The Beautiful Game"Chris HaugeGillian Corderoy11 August 2016 (2016-08-11)
1111"Matching Socks"Greg Holfield
Constance Chew		David Ingham12 August 2016 (2016-08-12)
1212"Flower Power"Tang Ngack LeeAlex Williams13 August 2016 (2016-08-13)
1313"Rainy Day"Anne YiAlex Williams15 August 2016 (2016-08-15)
1414"Best Bike in the World"Chris HaugeGillian Corderoy16 August 2016 (2016-08-16)
1515"Piggy Portrait"Constance ChewMatt Baker17 August 2016 (2016-08-17)
1616"The Night's Alright"Hiromi KakinumaAlex Williams18 August 2016 (2016-08-18)
1717"Daredevil Dude"Mike ZarbLisa Akhurst19 August 2016 (2016-08-19)
1818"Cubby House"Chris HaugeAlex Williams20 August 2016 (2016-08-20)
1919"Happy Ordinary Day"Chris HaugeAlex Williams22 August 2016 (2016-08-22)
2020"Coconut Safari Club"Mike ZarbDavid Ingham23 August 2016 (2016-08-23)
2121"Never Mending Story"Cindy ScharkaLee Pressman24 August 2016 (2016-08-24)
2222"Topsy Turvy Time"Constance ChewDavid Ingham25 August 2016 (2016-08-25)
2323"Pea Soup"Tang Ngack Lee
Greg Ingram		Matt Baker26 August 2016 (2016-08-26)
2424"Tasty Trip"Tang Ngack Lee
Anne Yi		Matt Baker27 August 2016 (2016-08-27)
2525"Star Yeti"Hiromi KakinumaAlex Williams29 August 2016 (2016-08-29)
2626"The Incredible Kazoops!"Peter SheehanMatt Baker30 August 2016 (2016-08-30)

Series 2

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No.
overall		No. in
series		TitleStoryboarded by [b]Written by [b]Original air date
271"I Am Monty"Constance ChewMatt Baker31 August 2016 (2016-08-31)
282"Hello Goodbye"Mike ZarbAlex Williams1 September 2016 (2016-09-01)
293"Piggy Dreamer"Tang Ngack Lee
Greg Ingram		David Ingham2 September 2016 (2016-09-02)
304"The Queen"Darren Keating
Patrick Burns
Steve Cooper		Matt Baker3 September 2016 (2016-09-03)
315"Daydreamer Monty"Peter SheehanAlex Williams5 September 2016 (2016-09-05)
326"Wild Thing"Constance ChewLisa Akhurst6 September 2016 (2016-09-06)
337"King of the City"Rosauro A. dela Vega
Anne Yi		Alex Williams7 September 2016 (2016-09-07)
348"Different Folks"Cindy Scharka
Tang Ngack Lee
Belynda Smith		Matt Baker8 September 2016 (2016-09-08)
359"Bold Knight"Tang Ngack Lee
Chris Hauge		Peter Hynes9 September 2016 (2016-09-09)
3610"Crowded House"Mike ZarbLee Pressman10 September 2016 (2016-09-10)
3711"Silence for Stan"Mike Chavez
Belynda Smith		Gillian Corderoy12 September 2016 (2016-09-12)
3812"Do Elephants Forget?"Constance Chew
John Eyley		Lee Pressman13 September 2016 (2016-09-13)
3913"Dad Dancing"Chris HaugeMatt Baker14 September 2016 (2016-09-14)
4014"Techno Monty"Tang Ngack LeeLisa Akhurst15 September 2016 (2016-09-15)
4115"Ugli Fruit"Suren Perera
John Eyley		Lisa Akhurst16 September 2016 (2016-09-16)
4216"Fun Factory"Mike Chavez
Tang Ngack Lee		Matt Baker17 September 2016 (2016-09-17)
4317"Fix it Mum and Dad"Suren Perera
Richard Bailey		Gillian Corderoy19 September 2016 (2016-09-19)
4418"The Good Winner"Gan Cher Kang
Richard Bailey		Matt Baker20 September 2016 (2016-09-20)
4519"Big and Small"Anne YiLisa Akhurst21 September 2016 (2016-09-21)
4620"Piggy Blues"Erin Humiston
Tang Ngack Lee		Matt Baker22 September 2016 (2016-09-22)
4721"Follow the Leader"Gan Cher KangAlex Williams23 September 2016 (2016-09-23)
4822"Hide and Seek"Mike Chavez
Suren Perera		Alex Williams24 September 2016 (2016-09-24)
4923"Dr. Funny Bones"Anne YiPeter Hynes26 September 2016 (2016-09-26)
5024"Wish List"Suren Perera
John Eyley		Alex Williams27 September 2016 (2016-09-27)
5125"Round and Round"Manny Banados
Belynda Smith		Peter Hynes28 September 2016 (2016-09-28)
5226"The Greatest Gift"Chris HaugeLee Pressman
David Ingham		29 September 2016 (2016-09-29)

Series 3

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No.
overall		No. in
series		TitleStoryboarded by [b]Written by [b]Original air date
531"Take a Break"Mike Zarb
Gan Cher Kang		Alex Williams30 September 2016 (2016-09-30)
542"Parcel Puzzle"Chris HaugeGillian Corderoy1 October 2016 (2016-10-01)
553"Monty Repeats Himself"Erin HumistonAlex Williams3 October 2016 (2016-10-03)
564"Bath Night"Constance Chew
Manny Banados		Alex Williams4 October 2016 (2016-10-04)
575"Seabed Sleepover"Anne YiLisa Akhurst5 October 2016 (2016-10-05)
586"Same Old Story"Cindy ScharkaMatt Baker6 October 2016 (2016-10-06)
597"Camping"Tang Ngack LeePeter Hynes7 October 2016 (2016-10-07)
608"Caring Sharing Monty"Gan Cher KangAlex Williams8 October 2016 (2016-10-08)
619"Music Power"Anne YiAlex Williams10 October 2016 (2016-10-10)
6210"You're Never Too Old"Anne YiPeter Hynes11 October 2016 (2016-10-11)
6311"Fun With Clouds"Constance ChewAlex Williams12 October 2016 (2016-10-12)
6412"Car Trip"Cindy ScharkaAlex Williams13 October 2016 (2016-10-13)
6513"Cousin Flora"Tang Ngack LeeDavid Ingham14 October 2016 (2016-10-14)
6614"Know it All"Tang Ngack Lee
Pete Jacobs		Adam Long15 October 2016 (2016-10-15)
6715"Surprising Stan"Maruna HadaGillian Corderoy17 October 2016 (2016-10-17)
6816"Pretend Piggy"Mandy ClotworthyLisa Akhurst18 October 2016 (2016-10-18)
6917"Waiting Games"Maruna HadaLisa Akhurst19 October 2016 (2016-10-19)
7018"Jimmy Jones Rules"Constance Chew
Cindy Scharka		Alex Williams20 October 2016 (2016-10-20)
7119"Honestly, Monty"Maruna HadaMatt Baker21 October 2016 (2016-10-21)
7220"My Family"Cindy ScharkaAlex Williams22 October 2016 (2016-10-22)
7321"Monty Rides Again"Maruna HadaAlex Williams24 October 2016 (2016-10-24)
7422"Purple Zappa"Mandy ClotworthyGillian Corderoy25 October 2016 (2016-10-25)
7523"Get It Wrong to Get it Right"Mandy Clotworthy
Cindy Scharka		Matt Baker26 October 2016 (2016-10-26)
76–7824–26"Middle of Somewhere"Tang Ngack Lee
Mandy Clotworthy		David Ingham27 October 2016 (2016-10-27)
This episode has an extended running time of 21 minutes and produced as a three-part special finale.

Broadcast

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Kazoops! debuted on CBeebies in the United Kingdom in June 2016, followed by ABC Kids in Australia on 1 August.[10][11] The series began available for streaming on Netflix starting 2 September.[12][13]

Notes

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  1. ^ Ingham also credited as a Head Writer.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Information is taken from the opening credits of each episode.

References

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  1. ^ "Using your imagination with Kazoops – review". Five Little Doves. 17 April 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2019.
  2. ^ "Kazoops - Suburban Wife, City Life". Suburban Wife. Archived from the original on 2 September 2016. Retrieved 3 August 2019.
  3. ^ Milligan, Mercedes (9 August 2016). "Aussie Pre-K Show 'Kazoops' Comes to NorAm Netflix". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 10 January 2020.
  4. ^ Rod Lewis (1 July 2016). "Aussie Kazoops Arrive This August". GLAM Adelaide. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  5. ^ a b Jeremy Dickson (2 July 2015). "Cheeky Little ramps up for Kazoops! launch". Kidscreen. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  6. ^ a b Roxanne Mccarty-o'kane (14 July 2016). "Musician channels inner goofball to create TV series". Courier Mail. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
  7. ^ "Interview with the Producer of KAZOOPS!". Teacher Types. 29 September 2017. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  8. ^ David Knox (19 July 2016). "Airdate: Kazoops". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  9. ^ Jacqui Bahr (1 August 2016). "Challenging conventions". The West Australian. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  10. ^ "Cheeky Little Media's Kazoops set to launch on ABC KIDS". If. 13 July 2016. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
  11. ^ Joanna Padovano Tong (30 June 2016). "ABC Kids Preps Premiere of Preschool Series Kazoops". Worldscresn. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  12. ^ "'Kazoops' to Make U.S. Debut". License Global. 7 April 2018. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
  13. ^ Elizabeth Foster (5 August 2016). "Aussie series Kazoops gets date for US debut on Netflix". Kidscreen. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
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