Ella Bella Bingo

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Ella Bella Bingo
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Also known asElla Bella
Sunshine Kathy
Genre Animation
Created by Frank Mosvold
Tom Peter Hansen
Trond MortenVenaasen
Directed by Ginger Gibbons
Voices ofGaia Ottman
Jamie Oram
Kirsten Llagan
Evelyn Rose McDermott
Giles New
Beth Chalmers
Jasmine Hood
ComposerAndrew Hugget
Country of originSingapore
Norway
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes105
Production
Executive producers Jyotirmoy Saha
Frank Mosvold
Running time6-7 minutes
Production companiesAugust Media Holdings Pte Ltd
Kool Produktion AS
Original release
Network NRK
Release2009 (2009) 
2015 (2015)

Ella Bella Bingo [1] [2] is a pre-school animated television series, co-produced by Singapore-based August Media Holdings and Norway's Kool Produktion AS. The show revolves around the adventures of a 5-year-old girl named Ella, who lives in Sunshine Gardens, along with her family and friends.

Contents

The first 27 episodes of Ella Bella Bingo (previously known as Sunshine Kathy [3] ) were screened on NRK from 2010 until 2011.

The character was originally created in 2009 by illustrator Tom Petter Hansen, and the series was developed the same year by Hansen, scriptwriter Trond Morten K. Venaasen and producer Frank Mosvold. In 2011, the show was then redeveloped and re-designed by Jyotirmoy Saha of August Media Holdings. [4] [5]

As of April 2015, 105 episodes of Ella Bella Bingo have been produced, The series has been sold in more than 20 countries, including Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Singapore, Indonesia, Israel, Taiwan, Turkey, Bangladesh, [6] and all the Middle Eastern [7] and North African countries.[ citation needed ]

Background

Ella Bella Bingo is targeted at pre-school children. It follows the adventures of happy-go-lucky Ella and her friends. The series is a warm humorous mix of fun and laughter. Each 7-minute episode is about how Ella uses her boundless creativity, infectious enthusiasm, and a never-give-up attitude to solve everyday problems in innovative ways.[ citation needed ]

Ella Bella Bingo is directed by the Emmy-nominated and BAFTA winner Ginger Gibbons [8] and scripted by the acclaimed writer Sam Barlow.[ citation needed ]

Plot

Energetic and artistic Ella is the heartbeat of our series. Ella is a regular 5-year-old girl who lives with her dad, friends, and neighbours in an apartment block called Sunshine Gardens. What makes Ella special is that she is upbeat and fun-loving, always fizzing with enthusiasm and ideas. Ella and her friends often find themselves in sticky situations (or as Ella puts it, "Uh-oh, what a pickle!" moments). Luckily Ella has the remarkable ability to solve these problems in spectacular and surprisingly creative ways. Ella's "Bingo" moments invariably involve the participation of the entire Sunshine Garden gang. Relationships are central to our show. Ella's neighbours are her extended family. They all look out for one another, providing adventure and encouragement, making Sunshine Gardens a safe and interesting place to live.

Characters

Episodes

Season 1 (2011)

Original air date : 1 December 2011 (NRK Super)

#English TitleDirectorWritten by
101"Dog Trouble"Anton Hannibal & Robert DepuisTrond Morten K. Venaasen
102"The Fabulous Fruitcake"Anton HannibalTrond Morten K. Venaasen
103"The New Bed"Tom Petter Hansen & Frank MosvoldTrond Morten K. Venaasen
104"The Pink Umbrella"Anton HannibalSusan Kim
105"The Proud Duckling"Tom Petter Hansen & Frank MosvoldTrond Morten K. Venaasen
106"The Garden Gnome"Tom Petter Hansen & Frank MosvoldTrond Morten K. Venaasen
107"Father´s Day"Anton Hannibal & Robert DepuisSusan Kim
108"The Great Race Day"Tom Petter Hansen & Frank MosvoldTrond Morten K. Venaasen
109"Trick or Treat!"Anton HannibalSusan Kim
110"Shooting Star"Tom Petter Hansen & Frank MosvoldTrond Morten K. Venaasen
111"My Valentine"Anton Hannibal & Robert DepuisTrond Morten K. Venaasen
112"Everything is fun"Tom Petter Hansen & Frank MosvoldTrond Morten K. Venaasen
113"The Picnic Celebration"Robert DepuisSusan Kim
114"The Beautiful Princess"Tom Petter Hansen and Frank MosvoldTrond Morten K. Venaasen
115"The Exciting Camping Trip"Tom Petter Hansen and Frank MosvoldTrond Morten K. Venaasen
116"The Slumber Party"Anton Hannibal and Robert DepuisTrond Morten K. Venaasen
117"On Two Wheels"Anton Hannibal and Robert DepuisSusan Kim
118"Happy Birthday, Papa"Anton HannibalSusan Kim
119"Johansen´s Surprise"Anton HannibalSusan Kim
120"The Whimsical Doctor"Robert DepuisTrond Morten K. Venaasen
121"Blowing in the Wind"Anton HannibalTrond Morten K. Venaasen
122"The Sandcastle Competition"Anton Hannibal and Robert DepuisTrond Morten K. Venaasen
123"The Fun Marching Band"Tom Petter Hansen and Frank MosvoldTrond Morten K. Venaasen
124"The Busy Bee"Robert DepuisTrond Morten K. Venaasen
125"The Important Messenger"Tom Petter Hansen and Frank MosvoldTrond Morten K. Venaasen
126"The Fantastic Snowman"Anton HannibalTrond Morten K. Venaasen

Season 2 (2013)

Original air date : 21 December 2013 (NRK Super)

#English TitleDirectorWritten by
201"Chicken Dance"Ginger GibbonsSam Barlow
202"Helping Hands"Ginger GibbonsSam Barlow
203"Hide & See"Ginger GibbonsRachel Dawson
204"The Big Storm"Ginger GibbonsLisa Ackhurst
205"Bubble Trouble"Ginger GibbonsGillian Corderoy
206"Hocus Pocus"Ginger GibbonsAndy Bernhardt
207"The Fat Cat"Ginger GibbonsJames Mason
208"Seeing Stars"Ginger GibbonsRachel Dawson
209"Boat Race"Ginger GibbonsJames Mason
210"Wet & Wild"Ginger GibbonsSam Barlow
211"Splashing About"Ginger GibbonsJames Mason
212"The New Zoo"Ginger GibbonsGillian Corderoy
213"The Letter"Ginger GibbonsAndy Bernhardt
214"Butterflies Flutter By"Ginger GibbonsRachel Dawson
215"Dinosaur Roar!"Ginger GibbonsSam Barlow
216"Hidden Treasure"Ginger GibbonsJames Mason
217"The Story Teller"Ginger GibbonsSam Barlow
218"Go Kart Go"Ginger GibbonsGillian Corderoy
219"On The Trail"Ginger GibbonsLaura Beaumont & Paul Larson
220"Small Is All"Ginger GibbonsAndy Bernhardt
221"Tatty Teddy"Ginger GibbonsLisa Ackhurst
222"Taking the Cake"Ginger GibbonsJames Mason
223"Orange Aid"Ginger GibbonsLaura Beaumont & Paul Larson
224"Growing Up"Ginger GibbonsRachel Dawson
225"Circus Surprise"Ginger GibbonsSam Barlow
226"Pirate Princess Puppy"Ginger GibbonsSam Barlow

Season 3 (2014)

Original air date : 4 December 2014 (NRK Super)

#English TitleDirectorWritten by
301"Best friends"Ginger GibbonsGillian Corderoy
302"Flying Friends"Ginger GibbonsLizzie Ennever
303"Talent Club"Ginger GibbonsLisa Akhurst
304"Gone with the wind"Ginger GibbonsJames Mason
305"The best of sunshine Gardens"Ginger GibbonsDenise Cassar
306"Doctor, Doctor!"Ginger GibbonsLisa Akhurst
307"Keep fit"Ginger GibbonsSam Barlow
308"Sing Along"Ginger GibbonsDenise Cassar
309"Sunshine Ski Jump"Ginger GibbonsLisa Akhurst
310"The Yellow Plumed warbler"Ginger GibbonsSam Barlow
311"Backing band"Ginger GibbonsGillian Corderoy
312"Big Bash"Ginger GibbonsLisa Akhurst
313"Football"Ginger GibbonsLizzie Ennever
314"Scarecrow"Ginger GibbonsDenise Cassar
315"Tropical Trouble"Ginger GibbonsSam Barlow
316"Art From The Heart"Ginger GibbonsLisa Akhurst
317"Camp Out"Ginger GibbonsDenise Cassar
318"Cowboy Movie"Ginger GibbonsSam Barlow
319"Space Hopper"Ginger GibbonsLizzie Ennever
320"Tallest Tower"Ginger GibbonsJames Mason
321"Big Day Out"Ginger GibbonsSean Carson
322"Little Visitor"Ginger GibbonsLisa Akhurst
323"Hobby Horse"Ginger GibbonsDenise Cassar
324"Missing Tools"Ginger GibbonsJames Mason
325"Shrinking Play"Ginger GibbonsLisa Akhurst
326"Tutti Ftuity"Ginger GibbonsSam Barlow
327"Batty Bats"Ginger GibbonsGiles New & Keiron Self
328"Rocket Boy"Ginger GibbonsSam Barlow
329"Bingo Robot"Ginger GibbonsGillian Corderoy
330"Tiny Town"Ginger GibbonsSean Carson
331"Going Walkie Talkie"Ginger GibbonsSean Carson
332"Magic Wand"Ginger GibbonsLizzie Ennever
333"Pixie Patrol"Ginger GibbonsSean Carson
334"Boomerang"Ginger GibbonsLizzie Ennever
335"Dance Routine"Ginger GibbonsDenise Casser
336"Silly Goat"Ginger GibbonsGillian Corderoy
337"Jokers Wild"Ginger GibbonsSean Carson
338"Troll Puppets"Ginger GibbonsSam Barlow
339"Basement Monster"Ginger GibbonsDenise Casser
340"Wheelbarrow Race"Ginger GibbonsSean Carson
341"Baby Sitters"Ginger GibbonsSam Barlow
342"Christmas Tree"Ginger GibbonsGillian Corderoy
343"Pie And Seek"Ginger GibbonsLisa Akhurst
344"Beast of Sunshine Gardens"Ginger GibbonsSam Barlow
345"Deep Sea Adventure"Ginger GibbonsSimon Nicholson
346"Double Trouble"Ginger GibbonsLizzie Ennever
347"Boing Boing"Ginger GibbonsSean Carson
348"Santa's On His Way"Ginger GibbonsDavid Freedman
349"Eggy Surprise"Ginger GibbonsLisa Akhurst
350"On Guard"Ginger GibbonsSam Barlow
351"Fun In The Snow"Ginger GibbonsSam Barlow & Sean Carson
352"Old Betsy"Ginger GibbonsSean Carson

Broadcast

Ella Bella Bingo is broadcast on Scandinavian channels such as NRK, DR and SVT, on Okto channel [9] in Singapore, TG4 in Ireland, Kidu.Co in Turkey, DaaiTV in Indonesia, Good TV in Taiwan, Hop TV in Israel, Duronto TV in Bangladesh, [6] and on the Al Jazeera network [10] across the MENA countries.[ citation needed ]

Film

Ella Bella Bingo was adapted into a 75-minute eponymous feature film which was released on 24 January 2020. [11] In the film, Ella Bella and Henry are best friends with a plan of making a circus together, but when cool kid Johnny arrives in Sunshine Gardens he becomes Henry's new best friend, making Ella jealous and jeopardising the circus. It was a commercial success, grossing $981,814 against a budget of NOK 1,350,000 ($164,213), and received mixed to positive reviews from critics. [12] [13] [14]

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