Max & Ruby

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Max & Ruby
Max & Ruby logo.svg
Genre
Created by Rosemary Wells
Based onMax & Ruby
by Rosemary Wells
Directed by
  • Jamie Whitney
  • Steven Boeckler
  • Derek Prout
Voices of
Theme music composer
  • Geoff Bennett
  • Ben Johannesen
  • André Hirz
  • TTG Music Lab
Composers
  • Geoff Bennett
  • Ben Johannesen
  • André Hirz
  • TTG Music Lab
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons7
No. of episodes130 (334 segments) (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Michael Hirsh
  • Scott Dyer
  • Tina Peel
  • Vince Commisso
  • Doug Murphy
  • Diana Manson
  • Colin Bohm
  • Megan DeLoach
  • Irene Weibel
  • Axel Jackson
Producers
  • Kristin Robertson
  • Tracy Lynch
  • Vanessa Esteves
  • Melissa Graham
Running time22–23 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network Treehouse TV
ReleaseMay 3, 2002 (2002-05-03) –
April 9, 2020 (2020-04-09)

Max & Ruby is a Canadian children's preschool animated cartoon series based on the book series by Rosemary Wells and co-produced by Nelvana Limited. The series follows two young rabbit siblings in the 1940s and 1950s.

Contents

In 1988 and 1991, the books were adapted into short films. These shorts were later remade into episodes for the television series.

Max & Ruby first aired in Canada on Treehouse TV on May 3, 2002. [1] In the United States, the series first aired on Nickelodeon on the Nick Jr. block on October 21, 2002. [2] 130 half-hour episodes were produced. The final episode aired on April 9, 2020.

Premise

Max & Ruby follows two young rabbits: Max, a rambunctious and achievement-determined three-year-old and his older sister Ruby, a seldom-patient, goal-oriented and sometimes, bossy seven-year-old. [3] The series takes place in a town called Eastbunny Hop, in a universe populated by bunnies and other creatures, in the 1940s and 1950s. According to Wells, the series shows the relationship between Ruby, Max and the universal nature of sibling relationships. [4]

Episodes

SeasonSegmentsEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
Weston Woods shorts 22October 7, 1988 (October 7, 1988)January 15, 1992 (January 15, 1992)
1 3913May 3, 2002 (May 3, 2002)March 14, 2003 (March 14, 2003)
2 3913July 8, 2003 (July 8, 2003)April 27, 2004 (April 27, 2004)
3 4214October 27, 2006 (October 27, 2006)May 2, 2007 (May 2, 2007)
4 3612June 15, 2009 (June 15, 2009)November 3, 2009 (November 3, 2009)
5 7826December 10, 2011 (December 10, 2011)February 11, 2013 (February 11, 2013)
6 5026September 18, 2016 (September 18, 2016)September 24, 2018 (September 24, 2018)
7 5026August 12, 2018 (August 12, 2018)April 9, 2020 (April 9, 2020)

The TV series premiered in 2002, but was preceded by a 1988 [5] and 1991 [6] short adapting the characters for the first times. The shorts were individually produced and later remade into broadcast episodes.

Characters

Main

Recurring

Production

Nelvana Limited and Silver Lining Entertainment Limited co-produced the show for its first five seasons (in 2005, Silver Lining itself was acquired by Chorion). [13] 9 Story Media Group overtook producing the animation from Nelvana Limited in season 3 (and continues animating the series for seasons 4 and 5 while Chorion co-produced at the same time); with season 6, Nelvana Limited still handles production of the series and also for the rest of its run.

Shortly after Chorion and its division Silver Lining Entertainment Limited both close their doors when season 5 finished production, Atomic Cartoons overtook co-producing the series, season 6 of which premiered on September 18, 2016, [14] with a new main voice cast and theme song, along with each episode now having 2 10-minute segments per half-hour, rather than having 3 7-minute segments as in the previous five seasons.

In an interview with Nickelodeon, Wells has stated about Max and Ruby's unseen parents that "we don't see Max and Ruby's parents, because [she] believe[s] that kids resolve their issues and conflicts differently when they are on their own. The television series gives kids a sense about how these two siblings resolve their conflicts in a humorous and entertaining way." [4] However, in season 6, the series finally introduced Max and Ruby's parents. [15]

Telecast and home media

Max & Ruby first aired on Treehouse TV in Canada on May 3, 2002. [1] In the United States, the series first aired on the Nick Jr. Channel on October 21, 2002. [2] The series also featured a British English dub that first aired on Nick Jr. in the UK and Ireland in February 2003.[ when? ]

Paramount Home Entertainment is the DVD distributor for the series in the United States. As of March 29, 2012, 2.9 million DVD units of the series from Nickelodeon have been sold in the U.S. These DVDs (see below) only have episodes from the first five seasons. [16]

Main series
NameRelease DateNumber of EpisodesEpisode Titles
Max & Ruby's ChristmasOctober 26, 200412
  • "Max's Christmas" / "Ruby's Snow Queen" / "Max's Rocket Run"
  • "Ruby's Figure Eight" / "Ruby's Surprise Party" / "Ruby's Tent"
  • "Ruby's Tea Party" / "Max Is It" / "Ruby's Science Project"
  • "Ruby Writes a Story" / "Max's Dominoes" / "Grandma's Attic"
Springtime for Max & RubyMarch 1, 200512
  • "Max's Chocolate Chicken" / "Ruby's Beauty Shop" / "Max Drives Away"
  • "Camp Out" / "Ruby's Clubhouse" / "Max's Picnic"
  • "Ruby's Merit Badge" / "Max's Apple" / "Quiet Max"
  • "Max Misses the Bus" / "Max's Worm Cake" / "Max's Rainy Day"
Max & Ruby's HalloweenAugust 30, 200512
  • "Max's Halloween" / "Ruby's Leaf Collection" / "The Blue Tarantula"
  • "Ruby's Panda Prize" / "Ruby's Roller Skates" / "Ghost Bunny"
  • "Max's Shadow" / "Max Remembers" / "Ruby's Candy Store"
  • "Max's Thanksgiving" / "Max's Pretend Friend" / "Fireman Max"
Party Time with Max & RubyFebruary 14, 200612
  • "Max's Birthday" / "Max's New Suit" / "Goodnight Max"
  • "Bunny Cakes" / "Bunny Party" / "Bunny Money"
  • "Max's Bug Salad" / "Ruby's Beach Party" / "Super Max to the Rescue"
  • "Hide & Seek" / "Max's Breakfast" / "Louise's Secret"
Afternoons with Max & RubyAugust 1, 200612
  • "Max's Froggy Friend" / "Max's Music" / "Max Gets Wet"
  • "Max's Dragon Shirt" / "Max's Rabbit Racer" / "Roger's Choice"
  • "Ruby's Hiccups" / "The Big Picture" / "Ruby's Stage Show"
  • "Ruby's Piano Practice" / "Max's Bath" / "Max's Bedtime"
Easter with Max & RubyMarch 13, 200712
  • "Ruby's Easter Bonnet" / "Max's Easter Parade" / "Max and the Easter Bunny"
  • "Ruby's Loose Tooth" / "Ruby Scores" / "Ruby's Sandcastle"
  • "Max's Work of Art" / "Max Meets Morris" / "Ruby's Scavenger Hunt"
  • "Max's Check Up" / "Max's Prize" / "Space Max"
Summertime with Max & RubyJune 5, 200712
  • "Ruby's Lemonade Stand" / "Ruby's Rummage Sale" / "Ruby's Magic Act"
  • "Ruby's Hippity Hop Dance" / "Ruby's Bird Bath" / "Super Max Saves the World"
  • "Ruby's Pajama Party" / "Baby Max" / "Bunny Scout Brownies"
  • "Max's Valentine" / "Ruby Flies a Kite" / "Super Max"
A Merry Bunny ChristmasOctober 2, 200712
  • "Grandma's Present" / "Max and Ruby's Christmas Tree" / "Max's Snow Plow"
  • "Max's Snow Day" / "Max's Snow Bunny" / "Max's Mix Up"
  • "Max's Fireflies" / "Max and Ruby's Fashion Show" / "Ruby's Sing-a-Ling"
  • "Ruby's Puppet Show" / "Sugar Plum Max" / "Max's Ant Farm"
Berry Bunny AdventuresFebruary 26, 200812
  • "Grandma's Berry Patch" / "Ruby's Bunny Scout Banner" / "Ruby's Detective Agency"
  • "Surprise Ruby" / "Ruby's Birthday Party" / "Ruby's Birthday Present"
  • "Ruby's Safari" / "Max's Mud Bath" / "Max's Lost Lizard"
  • "Ruby Riding Hood" / "Max and the Beanstalk" / "The Froggy Prince"
Perfect PumpkinAugust 26, 200812
  • "Max and Ruby's Perfect Pumpkin / "Max's Jack O Lantern" / "Max's Big Boo"
  • "Max's Rocket Racer" / "Max and Morris Blast Off" / "Max's Candy Apple"
  • "Ruby Delivers" / "Getting Crabby at the Beach" / "Max Babysits"
  • "Max Cleans Up" / "Max's Cuckoo Clock" / "Ruby's Jewelry Box"
Playtime with Max & Ruby!January 5, 201012
  • "Max's Thanksgiving" / "Max's Pretend Friend" / "Fireman Max"
  • "Ruby's Figure Eight" / "Ruby's Surprise Party" / "Ruby's Tent"
  • "Max Misses the Bus" / "Max's Worm Cake" / "Max's Rainy Day"
  • "Ruby's Piano Practice" / "Max's Bath" / "Max's Bedtime"
A Visit with GrandmaJune 15, 201012
  • "Grandma's Treasure Hunt" / "Ruby's Jigsaw Puzzle" / "Ruby's Recital"
  • "Ruby's Rainbow" / "Home Tweet Home" / "Max's Mudpie"
  • "Ruby's Home Run" / "Ruby's Missing Tune" / "Ruby's Handstand"
  • "Ruby's Good Neighbor Report" {"Ruby's Report") / "Candy Counting" / "Ruby's New Shoes"
Everybunny Loves WinterSeptember 21, 201012
  • "Ruby's Snowbunny" / "Ruby's Snowflake" / "Duck Duck Goose"
  • "Ruby's Gingerbread House" / "Max's Christmas Passed" / "Max's New Year"
  • "Ruby's Horn of Plenty" / "Ruby's Big Kick" / "Max Says Goodbye"
  • "Max's Balloon Buddies" / "Ruby's Penny Carnival" / "Ruby's Big Win"
Bunny TalesJanuary 11, 201112
  • "The Princess and the Marbles" / "Emperor Max's New Suit" / "Max and the 3 Little Bunnies"
  • "Ruby's Real Cinderella" / "Ruby's Hoola Hoop" / "Max and the Martians"
  • "Max's Castle" / "Bunny Hopscotch" / "Max's Grasshopper"
  • "Ruby's Water Lily" / "Max Saves the Parade" / "Super Max's Cape"
Rainy Day PlayApril 12, 201112
  • "Ruby Writes a Story" / "Max's Dominoes" / "Grandma's Attic"
  • "Bunny Cakes" / "Bunny Party" / "Bunny Money"
  • "Ruby's Safari" / "Max's Mud Bath" / "Max's Lost Lizard"
  • "Ruby's Rainbow" / "Home Tweet Home" / "Max's Mudpie"
Everybunny Loves SpringFebruary 11, 201412
  • "Max and Ruby's Groundhog Day" / "Ruby's First Robin of Spring" / "Grandma's Geraniums"
  • "Max's Ducky Day" / "Ruby's Earth Day Checklist" / "Ruby's Earth Day Party"
  • "Ruby Gets The Picture" / "Ruby's Birdie" / "Max Plays Catch"
  • "Max's Night Light" / "Ruby's Bird Walk" / "Max Goes Fishing"
Sweet SiblingsFebruary 17, 201512
  • "Max Says Hello" / "Ruby's Spa Day" / "Ruby's Tai Chi"
  • "Engineer Max" / "Max's Toy Train" / "Max's Train Ride"
  • "Max and Ruby's Train Trip" / "Go to Sleep Max" / "Conductor Max"
  • "Space Bunny" / "Max's Sprinkler" / "Max's Pogo Stick"
Sharing and CaringJune 2, 201512
  • "Picture Perfect" / "Detective Ruby" / "Super Bunny Saves the Cake"
  • "Max's Ride" / "Max on Guard" / "Ruby's Real Tea Party"
  • "The Bunny Who Cried Lobster" / "Max and the Three Bears" / "Little Ruby Hen"
  • "Ruby's Autograph" / "A Toy For Baby Huffington" / "Max's Big Dig"
Episodes on Nick Jr. compilation DVDs
NameRelease DateNumber of EpisodesEpisode Titles
Nick Jr. Celebrates SpringMarch 2, 20041
  • "Max's Chocolate Chicken"
Nick Jr. Favorites Vol. 1May 24, 20053
  • "Max's Work of Art" / "Max Meets Morris" / "Ruby's Scavenger Hunt"
Nick Jr. Favorites Vol. 2October 18, 20053
  • "Ruby's Lemonade Stand" / "Ruby's Rummage Sale" / "Ruby's Magic Act"
Nick Jr. Favorites Vol. 3February 7, 20063
  • "Ruby's Pajama Party" / "Baby Max" / "Bunny Scout Brownies"
Nick Jr. Favorites Vol. 4June 6, 20063
  • "Max Cleans Up" / "Max's Cuckoo Clock" / "Ruby's Jewelry Box"
Nick Jr. Favorites HolidaySeptember 26, 20063
  • "Max's Christmas" / "Ruby's Snow Queen" / "Max's Rocket Run"
Nick Jr. Favorites Vol. 5March 13, 20073
  • "Ruby Writes a Story" / "Max's Dominoes" / "Grandma's Attic"

Notes

  1. ↑ Drew Davis voiced Max in the season 5 intro dialogues.

References

  1. 1 2 "Ruby's Piano Practice; Max's Bath; Max's Bedtime". Screener . Archived from the original on May 25, 2013. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  2. 1 2 "The Hays Daily News from Hays, Kansas on October 18, 2002". Hays Daily News . October 18, 2002. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2016– via Newspapers.com.
  3. ↑ "Activities for Blue's Clues, Dora, Diego, LazyTown, Wonderpets". Archived from the original on January 4, 2007. Retrieved June 24, 2008.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link). Nick Jr. Channel .
  4. 1 2 "MEET THE CREATOR OF MAX & RUBY". Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved February 18, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link). Nick Jr. Channel .
  5. ↑ DataBase, The Big Cartoon. "Max's Christmas (Michael Sporn Animation, Weston Woods Studios)". Big Cartoon DataBase (BCDB). Retrieved December 29, 2023.[ dead link ]
  6. ↑ Max's Chocolate Chicken by Rosemary Wells, April 12, 2020, archived from the original on December 29, 2023, retrieved December 29, 2023
  7. ↑ "Max & Ruby – Characters –". treehousetv.com . Archived from the original on February 13, 2018. Retrieved February 6, 2018. Louise is Ruby's best friend and classmate, and part of Bunny Scouts. She's 7 years old and sits right next to Ruby at school.
  8. 1 2 "Roger's Choice". Max and Ruby. Ruby "He's nearly 7 1/2." Louise "A whole half year older than we are."
  9. 1 2 Cooper, Gael (September 19, 2016). "Hoppy news: Cartoon bunnies Max and Ruby's parents aren't dead after all". CNET . Archived from the original on January 10, 2018. Retrieved February 6, 2018. on Sunday, "Max and Ruby" returned with new episodes for the first time since 2013, and who should show up at last but Mr. and Mrs. Bunny? .. It was a big weekend for "Max and Ruby." Not only were Mr. and Mrs. Bunny introduce, but Max, who could previously only spit out 1 or 2 words at a time, is suddenly speaking full sentences and attending preschool.
  10. ↑ "Max & Ruby – Characters – Morris". Archived from the original on February 2, 2018. Retrieved February 6, 2018. Morris is Louise's 2-year-old little cousin.
  11. ↑ in Roger's Choice, Louise says "we're going to play with Roger Piazza"
  12. ↑ "Max & Ruby – Characters – Roger". Archived from the original on February 14, 2018. Retrieved February 6, 2018. Roger Piazza is in Ruby and Louise's class at school. He is 7 1/2 years old, which gives him an elevated status in Ruby and Louise's eyes.
  13. ↑ "Business | Noddy embarks on global adventure". BBC News. September 21, 2009. Archived from the original on October 7, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2011.
  14. ↑ "Max's Preschool; Grandma's Storytime Sleepover". Screener . Archived from the original on May 10, 2017. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  15. ↑ Gael Fashingbauer Cooper (September 19, 2016). "Cartoon bunnies Max and Ruby's parents aren't dead after all". CNET . Archived from the original on November 11, 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  16. ↑ "Nelvana Acquires Chorion's Interest in Max & Ruby". MarketScreener.com. March 29, 2012. Archived from the original on November 13, 2020. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
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