Pikwik Pack

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Pikwik Pack
Pikwik Pack logo.png
Genre
Created by
  • Frank Falcone
  • Mary Bredin
  • Rachel Reade Marcus
Directed byTodd Kauffman
Mark Thornton
Voices of
  • Emma Ho
  • Daniel Pathan
  • Molly Lewis
  • Jacob Soley
Theme music composer
  • Frank Falcone
  • Asher Lenz
  • Stephen Skratt
Composers
  • Asher Lenz
  • Stephen Skratt
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes26 (52 segments)
Production
Executive producers
  • Frank Falcone
  • Rachel Reade Marcus
  • Kirsten Newlands
Producers
  • Colleen McGrath
Running time24 minutes
Production companiesGuru Studio
Corus Entertainment
Release
Original network
Picture formatHDTV 1080p
Original releaseNovember 7, 2020 (2020-11-07) –
present (present)
External links
Website
Production website

Pikwik Pack is a Canadian animated children's television series. It was created by Mary Bredin, Frank Falcone and Rachel Reade Marcus, and produced by Corus Entertainment and Guru Studio.[1] The series premiered on Disney Junior in the United States on November 7, 2020, and on Treehouse TV in Canada on December 26, 2020.

Premise[]

Pikwik Pack centers around a group of four animals: Suki the hedgehog, Axel the raccoon, Hazel the cat and Tibor the hippo. In each episode, a new package arrives in Pikwik Post, which they need to deliver to the citizens of Pikwik. Throughout the way, they face various obstacles, but they eventually find a way to deliver it in time.

Characters[]

Main[]

  • Suki (voiced by Emma Ho), a sea green hedgehog who is the leader of the Pikwik Pack. She is responsible, thoughtful, and always supports her team. Suki's vehicle is a boat.
  • Axel (voiced by Daniel Pathan), a blue raccoon. He is funny, fearless, and likes going fast. Axel's vehicle is a truck.
  • Hazel (voiced by Molly Lewis), a silly and adventurous orange cat. Her favorite food is tacos. Hazel's vehicle is a helicopter.
  • Tibor (voiced by Jacob Soley), a purple hippo. He is strong, reliable and loves to keep things on track. Tibor's vehicle is a train.

Secondary[]

  • Captain Kate (voiced by Deann DeGruijter)
  • Grandpa Grok (voiced by Brad Adamson)
  • Edgar (voiced by Taylor Puterman)
  • Cosmo (voiced by Ian Ho)
  • William (voiced by Glee Dango)
  • Farmer Frances (voiced by Cory Doran)
  • Croc (voiced by Brad Adamson)
  • Chipper (voiced by Markeda McKay)
  • Tila (voiced by Glee Dango)
  • Willow (voiced by Taylor Puterman)
  • Beverly Beaver (voiced by Stacey DePass)
  • Professor Hoot (voiced by Ron Rubin)
  • Hugo (voiced by Ron Rubin)
  • Paulina (voiced by Shoshana Sperling)
  • Wally (voiced by Brad Adamson)
  • Markieff Moose (voiced by Rob Tinkler)
  • Laurence O’Llama (voiced by Rob Tinkler)
  • Oscar (voiced by Ian Ho)
  • Rosco (voiced by Juan Chioran)
  • Maddy Rhino (voiced by Michela Luci)
  • Brando Beaver (voiced by Christian Potenza)
  • Allie Armadillo (voiced by Shoshana Sperling)
  • Polly Polar Bear (voiced by Zarina Rocha)
  • Petra Penguin (voiced by Zarina Rocha)
  • Percy Penguin (voiced by Ian Ho)
  • Peter Polar Bear (voiced by Rob Tinkler)
  • Patrick Polar Bear (voiced by Rob Tinkler)
  • Bison Bros (voiced by Christian Potenza)
  • Mama Polar Bear (voiced by Julie Lemieux)
  • Henrietta Hare (voiced by Maya Misaljevic)
  • Winston (voiced by Callum Shoniker)
  • Loni (voiced by Davide Fair)
  • Papa Wolf (voiced by Joshua Graham)
  • Benjamin Beaver (voiced by Rob Tinkler)
  • Billy Beaver (voiced by Rob Tinkler)
  • Bobby Beaver (voiced by Rob Tinkler)
  • Benny (voiced by Ron Rubin)
  • Squick (voiced by Linda Ballantyne)
  • Squack (voiced by Samantha Swan)
  • JJ Giraffe (voiced by Roman Pesino)
  • Calvin (voiced by Brad Adamson)
  • Rafi (voiced by Christian Potenza)
  • Basil (voiced by Rob Tinkler)
  • Dougie Duck (voiced by Rob Tinker)

Episodes[]

No.TitleDirected byWritten byStoryboarded byOriginal air date [2]Canadian air date [3]Prod.
code [3]		U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Better Together"Todd Kauffman and Mark ThorntonS: Jeff Biederman, T: Jiro C. OkadaTBANovember 7, 2020 (2020-11-07)December 26, 2020104A0.37[4]
"Kip in the Caboose"Todd Kauffman and Mark ThorntonS: Jeff Biederman, T: Jiro C. OkadaTBANovember 7, 2020 (2020-11-07)December 26, 2020104B0.37[4]
The Pikwik Pack are headed to the Pikwik Carnival to make a delivery for Polly, Peter, and Patrick Polar Bear. Along the way, they try to find rides that are interesting to them, but they are not enjoying it as much.
Tibor finds the taco Axel made for him having an off-putting taste, thus he hides it in the caboose of his train, which attracts their dog Kip, to land in the caboose.
2"Timid Tibor"Yurie RochaJeff BiedermanTBANovember 7, 2020 (2020-11-07)December 27, 2020101A0.40[4]
"Lone Star"Todd Kauffman & Mark ThorntonJeff BiedermanTBANovember 7, 2020 (2020-11-07)December 27, 2020101B0.40[4]
Tibor is hydrophobic, meaning that he has a fear of being in water, and therefore tries to stay dry while delivering a package to Farmer Francis, but he must face his fear when the package almost falls in the water.
Axel thinks he alone can reach a package recipient who is on the other side of a forest full of obstacles.
3"Suki's Hero"Todd Kauffman & Mark ThorntonJeff BiedermanTBANovember 14, 2020 (2020-11-14)January 2, 2021102A0.35[5]
"Shake it Up"Todd Kauffman & Mark ThorntonJeff BiedermanTBANovember 14, 2020 (2020-11-14)January 2, 2021102B0.35[5]
While sailing to deliver a package to Captain Kate, Suki tries to be a lot like her, which leads the Pikwik Pack into trouble.
The Pikwik Pack delivers a package in which they have to shake all the way even though they do not have the stamina to do so.
4"Hazel's Mishap"Mark Thornton & Todd KauffmanJeff BiedermanTBANovember 21, 2020 (2020-11-21)January 3, 2021103A0.37[6]
"Axel's Lucky Day"Mark Thornton & Todd KauffmanJeff BiedermanTBANovember 21, 2020 (2020-11-21)January 3, 2021103B0.37[6]
While delivering a package for Beverly Beaver, Hazel keeps on getting distracted, which causes her to lose her focus, and the package. Will she be able to regain her focus and get the package delivered on time?
The Pikwik Pack delivers a package in which the package cannot be tipped over. Axel however, helps them deliver it all thanks to his... Lucky charm, until he loses it.
5"Giddyup Ol' Blue!"Todd Kauffman & Mark ThorntonS: Jeff Biederman, T: Jiro C. OkadaTBANovember 28, 2020 (2020-11-28)January 10, 2021105A0.26[7]
"Stick Together"Todd Kauffman & Mark ThorntonS: Jeff Biederman, T: Jiro C. OkadaTBANovember 28, 2020 (2020-11-28)January 10, 2021105B0.26[7]
The Pikwik Pack heads off to the Wonder Woods to make a delivery for Henrietta, but there is one problem, Axel, after cleaning his truck, forgot to put the fan back in the engine, which causes his truck to break down in the middle of the road! Will they ever get to Wonder Woods on time before Professor Hoot's treasure hunt ends?
While preparing for a delivery for Willow and Winston, the wolf twins, Tibor's Super Sticky Slime explodes throughout Pikwik Post, causing the four to get stuck together to each other! Will they get the package delivered on time in this sticky situation?
6"Sir Tibor the Brave"Todd Kauffman and Mark ThorntonS: Jeff Biederman, T: Jiro C. OkadaTBADecember 5, 2020 (2020-12-05)January 17, 2021106A0.31[8]
"Tooty Fruity Trouble"Todd Kauffman and Mark ThorntonS: Jeff Biederman, T: Jiro C. OkadaTBADecember 5, 2020 (2020-12-05)January 17, 2021106B0.31[8]
While Delivering a package to Benny the Bear, Tibor starts to have hallucinations from a pretend quest that they were roleplaying, thinking that they were real, until they go through the cave. It's up to Sir Tibor to save the day!
While traveling to Tooty Fruity Island to deliver a package to Squick and Squack, Suki is hoping that her boat can travel there in time for the festival, despite the lack of wind, causing Suki to Pick up other people that are going to that same festival, until her engine breaks down.
7"Hangin' Out"Todd Kauffman and Mark ThorntonS: John Slama, T: Robert ArdielTBAJanuary 16, 2021 (2021-01-16)January 24, 2021107AN/A
"Truck Train"Todd Kauffman and Mark ThorntonS: John Slama, T: Robert ArdielTBAJanuary 16, 2021 (2021-01-16)January 24, 2021107BN/A
The Pikwik Pack and Chipper, who is visiting Pikwik Post, have a musical delivery to make for Tila the Turtle, who wants to know what the world looks like while upside down with his bat friends Buba and Baya. However, the sound from Chipper's horn distracts the team from playing their music. Chipper helped the Team with the delivery by saving the package from a high ledge.
Axel has modified his truck to look like a train, and he is obsessed with it, making Tibor, who knows a lot about trains, jealous. But when they end up using the Truck Train to make a delivery for Baxter the Bear, Axel realizes that he has hurt Tibor's feelings for using his Train instead of Tibor's.
8"Sunshine and Rainbow"Todd Kauffman and Mark ThorntonS: Lakna Edilima, T: John SlamaTBAFebruary 6, 2021 (2021-02-06)February 14, 2021108A0.42[9]
"For the Win"Todd Kauffman and Mark ThorntonS: Lakna Edilima, T: John SlamaTBAFebruary 6, 2021 (2021-02-06)February 14, 2021108B0.42[9]
Suki's favorite band, Calvin and The Rainbow Unicorns are missing something in order for them to perform. So they deliver it to them while trying to keep everyone dry when storm clouds arrive during the delivery.
The Pikwik Pack race each other to make a bouncy delivery for Rafi the Giraffe, but Axel learns that a race isn't just about winning, it's about having fun with your friends.
9"The Snower Express"Todd Kauffman and Mark ThorntonS: Diana Moore, T: Robert ArdielTBAFebruary 27, 2021 (2021-02-27)March 7, 2021109A0.33[10]
"Hazel's Naptime"Todd Kauffman and Mark ThorntonS: Diana Moore, T: Robert ArdielTBAFebruary 27, 2021 (2021-02-27)March 7, 2021109B0.33[10]
Percy, Petra, and Paloma Penguin are going for a toboggan ride in the snow, but their toboggan cannot fit all three of them. So the Pikwik Pack makes a delivery for them, but Axel's obsession over fixing the snow machine causes the machine to take them back to Pikwik Post. Will they ever make the delivery on time?
After Hazel beats her own High Score on her favorite video game, she falls asleep, with the package, in their runaway hot air balloon. So the rest of the Pack try to catch the balloon in order to complete a delivery for Professor Hoot.
10"Faster Faster"Todd Kauffman and Mark ThorntonS: Jeff Biederman, T: Robert ArdielTBAMarch 6, 2021 (2021-03-06)March 14, 2021110A0.31[11]
"You Don't Say"Todd Kauffman and Mark ThorntonS: Jeff Biederman, T: Robert ArdielTBAMarch 6, 2021 (2021-03-06)March 14, 2021110B0.31[11]
Professor Hoots lends the Pikwik Pack his robot to help around in the post office.
While emulating a bird's hoot to teach his scouts, Professor Hoot's vocal chords become affected, therefore making him too soft to hear.
11"Lost and Found"Todd Kauffman and Mark ThorntonS: Jeff Biederman, T: Robert ArdielTBAMarch 20, 2021 (2021-03-20)April 4, 2021111AN/A
"Hazel's Birthday"Todd Kauffman and Mark ThorntonS: Jeff Biederman, T: Robert ArdielTBAMarch 20, 2021 (2021-03-20)April 4, 2021111BN/A
While preparing food in their stand, The Bison Brothers struggle to locate their equipment. This slows them down, and makes customers walk away.
To celebrate her birthday, Hazel does some recreation in some places on the way while making a delivery.
12"Go with the Flow"Todd Kauffman and Mark ThorntonS: Karen Moona, T: Robert ArdielTBAApril 17, 2021 (2021-04-17)April 18, 2021113A0.31[12]
"Tibor’s Butterfly Buddy"Todd Kauffman and Mark ThorntonS: Karen Moona, T: Robert ArdielTBAApril 17, 2021 (2021-04-17)April 18, 2021113B0.31[12]
The Pikwik Pack delivers a package to Wally. But they must find his home which is on an iceberg that constantly floats away.
Tibor is happy that his pet butterfly hatches out of its cocoon. He, however, is becomes sad when the insect immediately flies away and would not spend some time with him.
13"Clever Hazel"Todd Kauffman and Mark ThorntonS: Diana Moore, T: Robert ArdielTBAMay 1, 2021 (2021-05-01)May 16, 2021114A0.39[13]
"Trash Treasures"Todd Kauffman and Mark ThorntonS: Diana Moore, T: Robert ArdielTBAMay 1, 2021 (2021-05-01)May 16, 2021114B0.39[13]
Hazel’s helicopter freezes way up on top of the Massive Mountains
The Pikwik Pack and Tula Turtle discover that old things can be reused in new ways
14"Piece of Cake"Todd Kauffman & Mark ThorntonS: Jeff Biederman & Diana Moore, T: Patrick GranleeseTBAMay 15, 2021 (2021-05-15)May 23, 2021115A0.44[14]
"Quack Magic"Todd Kauffman & Mark ThorntonS: Jeff Biederman & Diana Moore, T: Patrick GranleeseTBAMay 15, 2021 (2021-05-15)May 23, 2021115B0.44[14]
Palmer and Hazel learn about taking things one step at a time.
Dougie Duck can’t practice his favorite magic trick without his lucky rabbit.
15"All Hands on Deck"Todd Kauffman & Mark ThorntonS: John Slama, T: Jeff Biederman & Karen MoonahTBAMay 29, 2021 (2021-05-29)May 30, 2021116A0.30[15]
"A Bright Idea"Todd Kauffman & Mark ThorntonS: John Slama, T: Jeff Biederman & Karen MoonahTBAMay 29, 2021 (2021-05-29)May 30, 2021116B0.30[15]
Captain Kate lends Suki her ship for a delivery for Grandma Bunny
The Pikwik Pack makes a delivery to Grandpa Grok’s campsite, but must travel on foot through the Wild Woods at night.
16"Deep Sea Dilemma"Todd Kauffman & Mark ThorntonS: Robert Ardiel, T: Jiro C. OkadaTBAJune 26, 2021 (2021-06-26)July 4, 2021117AN/A
"In the Swing of Things"Todd Kauffman & Mark ThorntonS: Robert Ardiel, T: Jiro C. OkadaTBAJune 26, 2021 (2021-06-26)July 4, 2021117BN/A
Suki trusts the sonar in her submarine to get the team to Farmer Phineas’ undersea ranch.
Professor Hoot and the Hootlets discover a lost ruin, only to discover that they’re lost too.
17"Who's it For"Todd Kauffman & Mark ThorntonS:Kate W. James, T:Karen MoonahTBAJuly 10, 2021 (2021-07-10)July 11, 2021119AN/A
"Wally's Pup"Todd Kauffman & Mark ThorntonS:Kate W. James, T:Karen MoonahTBAJuly 10, 2021 (2021-07-10)July 11, 2021119BN/A
18"Fuzzy Little Buddy"[a]Todd Kauffman & Mark ThorntonS:Jiro C Okada, T:John SlamaTBAJuly 24, 2021 (2021-07-24)July 25, 2021120AN/A
"Point Of Light"Todd Kauffman & Mark ThorntonS:Jiro C Okada, T:John SlamaTBAJuly 24, 2021 (2021-07-24)July 25, 2021120BN/A
19"Double Delivery Dash"TBATBATBAAugust 14, 2021 (2021-08-14)August 15, 2021121A0.25[16]
"Axel's Buddy"TBATBATBAAugust 14, 2021 (2021-08-14)August 15, 2021121B0.25[16]
20"Shoo Fly"TBATBATBATBA (TBA)[b]September 3, 2021112ATBD
"Hazel's Halloween"TBATBATBATBA (TBA)[b]September 3, 2021112BTBD
21"Bubblewub"TBATBATBASeptember 18, 2021 (2021-09-18)September 19, 2021122AN/A
"Delivered with Care"TBATBATBASeptember 18, 2021 (2021-09-18)September 19, 2021122BN/A
22"Stormy Seas"TBATBATBATBA (TBA)[b]October 3, 2021124ATBD
"Hazel's Hero"TBATBATBATBA (TBA)[b]October 3, 2021124BTBD
23"The Rickety Railway"TBATBATBATBA (TBA)[b]October 10, 2021125ATBD
"Ship Wrecked"TBATBATBATBA (TBA)[b]October 10, 2021125BTBD
24"Luna Light Festival"TBATBATBATBA (TBA)[b]October 17, 2021126ATBD
"Above and Beyond"TBATBATBATBA (TBA)[b]October 17, 2021126BTBD
25"The Long Way Wrong Way Home"TBATBATBATBA (TBA)[b]November 14, 2021123ATBD
"Hazel's Toothache"TBATBATBATBA (TBA)[b]November 14, 2021123BTBD
26"Santa's Helpers"TBATBATBATBA (TBA)[b]November 28, 2021118ATBD
"Snow Day"TBATBATBATBA (TBA)[b]November 28, 2021118BTBD

Other media[]

Books[]

On October 8, 2019, Scholastic have link it rights to master publishing partner for Pikwik Pack books.[17]

Merchandise[]

Playmates Toys was named as the global toy partner for Pikwik Pack in January 2019; the company announced that toys would be released around the world excluding China.[18][19]

Broadcast[]

Pikwik Pack first premiered on Disney Junior in United States on November 7, 2020. In Canada, it began airing on Treehouse TV since December 26, 2020. Since September 1, 2021, the series airs on Tiny Pop in the United Kingdom.

The series was also added to Hulu on May 4, 2021.[20] In Canada, it is available on Amazon Prime Video, as a part of the StackTV package.[3] In Australia and New Zealand, it is available on Disney+ since July 7, 2021.[21]

In addition, Pikwik Pack has been distributed to countries around the world. The series is currently airing on Super RTL in Germany, MiniMini+ in Poland, Canal Panda in Portugal, Yle TV2 in Finland, Rai Yoyo in Italy, Gloobinho in Brazil, and Hop! Channel in Israel.[22] The series also aired on Disney Junior in South Korea on April 7, 2021,[23] until its closure. A Latin American Spanish dub was released on Hulu alongside the original version,[24] and is planned to air on Canal 5 in Mexico.

Notes[]

  1. ^ This episode is titled "Furry Faker" on Hulu.
  2. ^ a b c d e f These episodes were first released on November 1, 2021 on Hulu.

References[]

  1. ^ Milligan, Mercedes (October 8, 2020). "Disney Junior Makes Special Delivery of Guru's 'Pikwik Pack' Nov. 7". Animation Magazine.
  2. ^ "Pikwik Pack Episode Listings". The Futon Critic.
  3. ^ a b c Pikwik Pack - Season 1, Amazon Prime Video, retrieved 2021-11-29
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  6. ^ "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.21.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on 2020-11-24.
  7. ^ "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.28.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on 2020-12-02.
  8. ^ "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 12.5.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on 2020-12-08.
  9. ^ "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 2.6.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on 2021-02-09.
  10. ^ "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 2.27.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on 2021-03-02.
  11. ^ "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 3.6.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on 2021-03-09.
  12. ^ "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 4.17.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on 2021-04-20.
  13. ^ "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 5.1.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on 2021-05-04.
  14. ^ https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-saturday-cable-originals-network-finals-5-15-2021.html
  15. ^ https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-saturday-cable-originals-network-finals-5-29-2021.html
  16. ^ https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-saturday-cable-originals-network-finals-8-14-2021.html
  17. ^ "Guru books Scholastic for Pikwik Pack". LTW.MEDIA. October 8, 2019.
  18. ^ "Guru Studio Names Playmates Toys Master Toy Partner For 'Pikwik'". Animation World Network.
  19. ^ "Guru Studio's 'Pikwik Pack' Added to Licensing Street Roster". licenseglobal.com. June 5, 2020.
  20. ^ Guru Studio's Pikwik Pack to Launch on Hulu - May 4th!
  21. ^ It's a Pikwik Delivery! Pikwik Pack is coming to Disney Plus Australia AND New Zealand on July 7th!
  22. ^ Tiny Pop, Rai, YLE join buyers of Canadian preschool toon Pikwik Pack
  23. ^ http://www.disney.co.kr/home/timetable.jsp?d_day=2021-04-07&tType=J
  24. ^ "Watch Pikwik Pack en Español Streaming Online". Hulu.

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