Pocoyo

Infobox Television
show_name = Pocoyo


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format = Animation
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runtime = 7 minutes
creator = David Cantolla, Luis Gallego, Guillermo Garcia
narrated = Stephen Fry, José María del Río
network = ITV,
CITV Channel,
Five,
TVE2
country = flagicon|Spain Spain
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last_aired =
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producer = Zinkia Entertainment
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"Pocoyo" ("Pocoyó" in Spanish) is a Spanish pre-school animated cartoon series about a young boy who dresses in blue and who is full of curiosity. Viewers are encouraged to recognise situations that Pocoyo is in, and things that are going on with or around him. Pocoyo's world is set in a 3D space, with a plain white background and has no backdrops.

Two series have been produced, each consisting of 52 seven-minute episodes. A future third series is on hold as the makers wish to embark upon other projects, one of which may be a "Pocoyo" movie. [cite web
url = http://pocoyo.blogs.com/pocoyo/2007/09/pocoyo-the-movi.html
title = Pocoyo "The movie"
date = 2007-09-17
accessdate = 2007-11-19
publisher = The Official Pocoyo Blog]

In June 2006, Pocoyo was awarded, at the 30th International Festival of Annecy, the Cristal Award for the "Best TV Production". [ [http://www.annecy.org/home/index.php?Page_ID=1715&film_id=20060395&palmares_year=2006&back_page=452&PHPSESSID=90aef167f2c8988a454a75eca6d17642 Animaquid - Award Winners - Film index] ]

The show is created with "Softimage XSI" software.

The British actor and comedian Stephen Fry narrates the English language version, which is broadcast within the United Kingdom on CITV, [ [http://www.citv.co.uk/page.asp?partid=68 CITV: Pocoyo] ] and within Canada on Treehouse TV. [http://treehousetv.com/watch/shows/Pocoyo/default.aspx Pocoyo show information on Treehouse TV] ] José María del Río narrates the Spanish version.

Five has acquired terrestrial rights in the United Kingdom to the first and second series, making it part of the "Milkshake!" strand. The show, which is a co-production between Spanish producer Zinkia Entertainment and Granada International, will continue to air on the CITV Channel. [cite web
url = http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/pocoyo_makes_terrestrial_move_to_five.html
title = Pocoyo makes terrestrial move to Five
date = 2007-09-11
accessdate = 2007-11-19
publisher = Broadcast Now] TVE2 broadcast the second series in Spain starting in April 2008. cite web|url=http://www.rtve.es/noticias/20080417/pocoyo-estrena-segunda-temporada-este-viernes/29570.shtml|title=Pocoyo estrena segunda temporada este viernes en La 2|publisher=RTVE|date=2008-04-17|accessdate=2008-08-25]

Characters

*Pocoyo: The eponymous main character of the series. He is a young boy who is full of curiosity and loves to play games, as well as discover new things. He is always shown wearing blue clothes and a hat. Pato, Elly and Loula are his friends. He is (always) four years old; his "birthday" (when he inevitably turns four again) is October 14. [cite web
url = http://pocoyo.blogs.com/pocoyo/2006/10/faq_10.html
title = FAQ (1.0)
date = 2006-10-10
accessdate = 2007-11-19
publisher = The Official Pocoyo Blog] Pocoyo's name was provided by David Cantolla, one of the creators, after his daughter used it in her nightly prayers. "Pocoyo" roughly translates to English as "little me". [http://jsp.pocoyo.com/v2/home_ie.jsp?lang=1]
*Pato: Pato is a yellow duck who wears nothing but a small green hat. Pato means duck in Spanish, Portuguese, Tagalog, and Papiamento. A favourite amongst the young children due to his enjoyable dancing. Although friendly, Pato is the most fussy and impatient character (indicated by his beak that bends in an angle when disappointed or shocked); on occasion he completely loses his temper, jumping up and down and quacking furiously. He is also usually used as a jackhammer , missile and also become a helicopter.
*Elly: A pink elephant who always wears a blue back-pack, but despite her size she is a graceful and gentle character, capable of ballet dancing. She usually rides around on her scooter.
*Loula: Pocoyo's orange-yellow pet puppy and companion.
*Sleepy Bird: A teal-coloured bird. She does little but sleep, and usually flies with her eyes closed. Named "Pajaroto" in the Spanish version (reportedly named after a Zinkia employee nicknamed "Maroto", and bearing a strong resemblance to him), and "Pájaro Dormilón" in the Latin American version.Each character has its own distinctive dance, and most episodes end with the characters dancing.

Other characters

*Whale: A huge whale who Pocoyo meets under the sea.
*(Fred the) Octopus: A red octopus (although with only 4 legs) who gibbers, and is very fond of singing. He appears in the episodes "Bat and Ball" and "Juggling Balls". As of Season Two, is sometimes referred to as 'Fred'.
*Baby Bird: The small, screaming baby of Sleepy Bird, who gets into sticky situations from which he is rescued by Pocoyo.
*Music Flower & The Band: Both play music which Pocoyo likes.
*Butterfly: A very hungry butterfly which Pocoyo occasionally catches.
*Aliens: Sweet little green beings that Pocoyo finds in space in search of his toy plane.
*Ball Orchestra: A group of three ball-like creatures who play the trumpet, drums and cymbals.
*Caterpillar (Calls Valentina): A yellow caterpillar with a blue bow on top of her head. Speaks in gibberish like Octopus and has the ability to change into a butterfly and back when she wants.

Episode guide

To date two series have been produced, each with 52 episodes. There is also an unreleased episode entitled "The See-Saw". [cite web
url = http://pocoyo.blogs.com/pocoyo/2006/10/faq_10.html
title = FAQ (1.0)
date = 2006-10-10
accessdate = 2007-11-24
publisher = The Official Pocoyo Blog]

eries 1 (2005)

# Hush
# Pocoyo Dance
# Drum Roll Please
# Umbrella, Umbrella
# A Mystery Most Puzzling
# A Present For Elly
# The Big Sneeze
# Double Bubble
# Sleepy Bird's Surprise
# Swept Away
# Who's On the Phone?
# Fetch Loula Fetch
# A Little Cloud
# Table for Fun
# Keep Going, Pocoyo!
# Where's Pocoyo?
# Drummer Boy
# The Great Race
# Don't Touch
# Mystery Footprints
# Magical Watering Can
# Twinkle Twinkle
# Hiccup
# Pato's Postal Service
# Puppy Love
# Bat and Ball
# Elly Spots
# Up Up and Away
# A Surprise for Pocoyo
# Having a Ball
# Super Pocoyo
# Let's Go Camping
# The Key to It All
# Fussy Duck
# Whale's Birthday
# Elly's Big Chase
# Bedtime
# Juggling Balls
# Pocoyo's Little Friend
# Pocoyo Pocoyo
# Picture This
# Musical Blocks
# Paint Me a Picture
# Elly's Doll
# Giggle Bug
# Pocoyo Gets It Right
# A Dog's Life
# What's In The Box
# Pocoyo-lympics
# Colour My World
# A Little Something Between Friends
# Wackily Ever After

Series 2 (2007)

# Pocoyo's Present
# Mad Mix Machine
# Big Scary Slide
# Elly's Ballet Class
# Guess What?
# Mr Big Duck
# The Messy Guest
# Pocoyo's Balloon
# Who's Calling Me Now?
# Band of Friends
# Upside Down
# New on the Planet
# All for One
# Elly's Shoes
# Duck Stuck
# Scary Noises
# Not in my Backyard
# Vamoosh on the Loosh
# Detective Pocoyo
# Scooter Madness
# Lost in Space
# Boo!
# Party Pooper
# My Pato!
# Baby Bird Bother
# Dirty Dog
# The Seed
# Runaway Hat
# Invisible Pocoyo
# Noise to my Ears
# Baby Bird Sitting
# Everyone's Present
# Picnic Puzzle
# Dance Off!
# Pato's Egg
# Pocoyo's Puppet Show
# Get Lost Loula
# Sneaky Shoes
# Magic Act
# Shutterbug
# Angry Alien
# Pato Underwater
# Pato's Paintings
# Monster Mystery
# Poczilla
# Elly on Ice
# Farewell Friends
# Double Trouble
# Horse!
# Elly's Tea Party
# Talent Show
# Pocoyo's Cousin girl
# Remember When...
# Snow day
# Christmas Pocoyo

DVD Releases

Region 2 (UK)
*"Pocoyo: Series 1" (Episodes 1.01-1.13)
*"Pocoyo: Series 1 - Explore and Discover" (Episodes 1.14-1.26)
*"Pocoyo: Vol. 3 - Fun and Adventures" (Episodes 1.27-1.39)
*"Pocoyo: Bumper Fun!" (Episodes 1.40-1.52 and 2.01-2.13)
*"Pocoyo: Vol. 5 - Scooter Madness" (Episodes 2.14-2.26)

Region 1 (US/Canada)
*"Pocoyo: Meet Pocoyo" (Episodes 1.03-1.05 and 1.07-1.10)
*"Pocoyo: Pocoyo and Friends"
*"Pocoyo: Super Pocoyo"

Credits

Created by:David Cantolla:Guillermo García:Luis GallegoExecutive Producer:Kathryn Hart:Anne Brogan:Jonathan DoyleDirectors:David Cantolla:Guillermo García:Alfonso RodriguezCo-Producer:Ken KesselHead Writer:Andy Yerkes (1rst Season)Ken Scarborough (2nd Season)"'Script Executive:Catherine WilliamsChief of Technology:Colman LópezProduction Manager:Belli RamírezCo-production Executive:Maria Doolan2D Reference animator:Alberto Sánchez:Ars Animación2D Design Development:Pedro BascónTitle Design:Hugo BasismSupervising Technical Director:Luis Gallego

Modelling:Rebeca Puebla Technical Director:Samanta Undari:Pedro AmannTechnical Assistant:Rafa CarmonaAnimation Supervisor:Francesc Montalt:Alfonso Rodríguez:Pepe SánchezTeam Coordinator and animators:Remi Hueso:Norma PuertoAnimators:Alejandro Hidalgo:Carmen González:Federico Pérez:Gabriel García:Irina Yébenes:Joseba Zabala:Juan Luis Gorjón:Juan Rodríguez-Pina:Mayte Sánchez:Mireia Gispert:Nacho Peña:Rafa Martín:Roberto Johns:Thierry Torres:Tomás Vega

Production:Carolina Matas:Pilar CubríaProduction Assistant:Isabel EsquiviasTechnology Supervisor:Bruno MuniesaSoftware Development:Luis Armengol:Alberto Piquer:Antonio Fenollera:Víctor M. Muriel:Mariano BlancTechnology Assistant:Michael A. MangicottiIT Systems:Ángel Rascón:Jose María GarcíaComposer & FX Sound Supervisor:Dani Heredero:Nahum GarcíaSound Design:José Antonio AbellánOnline Editor:Alberto Juárez:Eneko ElbiraPocoyo Voice (UK version):Montana Smedley (season 2)Octopus' Voice:Guillermo GarcíaExecutive In Charge of Production:Anne BorganA Zinkia Entertainment and Granada Productions International

References

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=External links=

* [http://www.pocoyo.com Official "Pocoyo" website]
** [http://pocoyo.blogs.com "Pocoyo" Blog]
* [http://www.zinkia.com Zinkia Entertainment] , production company
*imdb title|0487849