Stillwater (TV series)

Last updated

Stillwater
Genre
Based on Zen Shorts
by Jon J. Muth
Developed byRob Hoegee
Voices of
  • James Sie
  • Judah Mackey
  • Eva Ariel Binder
  • Tucker Chandler
Ending theme"Never Ending Dream" performed by Kishi Bashi
Composers
Country of origin
  • United States
  • France
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes30
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Cary Silver
  • Alex Soto (seasons 1–2)
Editors
  • Jack Paulson
  • Jill Calhoun (seasons 1–2)
  • Robert Anich (season 3)
Running time23–24 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network Apple TV+
ReleaseDecember 4, 2020 (2020-12-04) 
May 19, 2023 (2023-05-19)

Stillwater is an animated children's television series based on the Zen book series by Jon J. Muth. The series premiered on December 4, 2020 on Apple TV+. The second season premiered on March 18, 2022, [1] while the third season was released on May 19, 2023. [2]

Contents

Cast and characters

Episodes

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
1 13December 4, 2020 (2020-12-04)December 3, 2021 (2021-12-03)
2 7March 18, 2022 (2022-03-18)April 15, 2022 (2022-04-15)
3 10May 19, 2023 (2023-05-19)

Season 1 (2020–21)

No.
overall
No. in
season
Title [3] Directed byWritten byOriginal release date
11"The Impossible Dream"
"Stuck in the Rain"
Jun Falkenstein Rob HoegeeDecember 4, 2020 (2020-12-04)
22"Gift of Compassion"
"Larger Than Life"
Amber Tornquist Hollinger & Jun FalkensteinRob Hoegee & Craig LewisDecember 4, 2020 (2020-12-04)
33"Soaked"
"A Perfect Fit"
Jun Falkenstein & Roy Burdine & Amber Tornquist HollingerDenise Downer & Craig LewisDecember 4, 2020 (2020-12-04)
44"Downward Dog"
"The Sleeping Moon"
Amber Tornquist Hollinger & Jun FalkensteinDenise Downer & Lisa KettleDecember 4, 2020 (2020-12-04)
55"The Race"
"Dressed Up"
Jun Falkenstein & Gary Hartle & Amber Tornquist HollingerSindy McKay & Amy WolframDecember 4, 2020 (2020-12-04)
66"The Haircut"
"Paper Wings"
Jun Falkenstein & Roy BurdineLisa Kettle & A.J. & Tanner MarchiselloDecember 4, 2020 (2020-12-04)
77"Loud Colors"
"Tied Up in Knots"
Jun Falkenstein & Amber Tornquist HollingerAmy Wolfram & Sindy McKayAugust 27, 2021 (2021-08-27)
88"Crossing Over"
"Kind of Blue"
Jun Falkenstein & Amber Tornquist HollingerLisa Kettle & Sindy McKayAugust 27, 2021 (2021-08-27)
99"Out on a Limb"
"Sandcastles"
Jun Falkenstein & Amber Tornquist HollingerLen Uhley & Amy WolframAugust 27, 2021 (2021-08-27)
1010"The Unexpected Gift"
"Celebration Song"
Jun Falkenstein & Amber Tornquist HollingerAmy Wolfram & A.J. & Tanner MarchiselloAugust 27, 2021 (2021-08-27)
1111"The Trade"
"Winter Wonder"
Jun Falkenstein & Amber Tornquist HollingerA.J. & Tanner Marchisello & Denise DownerAugust 27, 2021 (2021-08-27)
1212"Ghost Story"Jun FalkensteinRob HoegeeOctober 1, 2021 (2021-10-01)
1313"The Way Home"Jun FalkensteinRob HoegeeDecember 3, 2021 (2021-12-03)

Season 2 (2022)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
141"The Visit"Amber Tornquist Hollinger
Roy Burdine
Rob Hoegee
Jessica Welsh
March 18, 2022 (2022-03-18)
"Showtime"
152"Karl's Museum"
"The Helper"
Amber Tornquist Hollinger
Roy Burdine
Matt Wayne
Sindy Mckay
March 18, 2022 (2022-03-18)
163"Band Aid"
"The Good Morning"
Amber Tornquist Hollinger
Roy Burdine
Matt Wayne
Jessica Welsh
March 18, 2022 (2022-03-18)
174"Building Big"
"Falling Leaves"
Amber Tornquist Hollinger
Roy Burdine
Patrick Reiger
Jessica Welsh
March 18, 2022 (2022-03-18)
185"Stitch Marks"
"Friends Forever"
Amber Tornquist Hollinger
Roy Burdine
Sindy McKay
Amy Wolfram
March 18, 2022 (2022-03-18)
196"Hide and Seek"
"The Trip"
Amber Tornquist Hollinger & Gary Hartle
Roy Burdine
Patrick Rieger
Rob Hoegee & Jessica Welsh
March 18, 2022 (2022-03-18)
207"One Drop Makes an Ocean"Gary HartleRob HoegeeApril 15, 2022 (2022-04-15)

Season 3 (2023)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
211"Waiting"
"Bake Sale"
Gary Hartle
Kuni Tomita
Rob Hoegee
Jessica Welsh
May 19, 2023 (2023-05-19)
222"Captain Koo"
"Digging Deeper"
Gary Hartle
Kuni Tomita
Callie Miller
Sindy Mckay
May 19, 2023 (2023-05-19)
233"Tons of Fun"
"Apologies"
Gary Hartle
Kuni Tomita
Amy Wolfram
Len Uhley
May 19, 2023 (2023-05-19)
244"Sounds Like Poetry"
"Birdwatching"
Gary Hartle
Kuni Tomita
Denise Downer
Kris Marvin Hughes
May 19, 2023 (2023-05-19)
255"New Neighbors"
"Koo's Gift"
Gary Hartle
Kuni Tomita
Jessica Welsh
Callie C. Miller
May 19, 2023 (2023-05-19)
266"Friendly Wishes"
"Growing Together"
Gary Hartle
Kuni Tomita
Patrick Rieger
Sindy Mckay
May 19, 2023 (2023-05-19)
277"The Catio"
"Campout"
Gary Hartle
Jun Falkenstein
Amy Wolfram
A.J. & Tanner Marchisello
May 19, 2023 (2023-05-19)
288"Book Club"
"Treasure Hunt"
Gary Hartle
Kuni Tomita
Callie C. Miller
Jessica Welsh
May 19, 2023 (2023-05-19)
299"The Catch"
"Missing Out"
Gary Hartle
Kuni Tomita
Michael Ryan
Kris Marvin Hughes
May 19, 2023 (2023-05-19)
3010"I'm Bored"
"Art Fair"
Gary Hartle
Kuni Tomita
Sindy Mckay
Len Uhley
May 19, 2023 (2023-05-19)

Release

Stillwater premiered on December 4, 2020 on Apple TV+. [4] [5] The episode "The Impossible Dream" was submitted to the Annecy Festival on June 14, 2021. [6]

Accolades

In 2021, the show won a Peabody Award, along with the Disney Channel animated series The Owl House .

AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
Annie Awards April 16, 2021 Best TV/Media - PreschoolStillwater(for "The Impossible Dream / Stuck in the Rain")Nominated [7]
March 12, 2022 Stillwater(for "Crossing Over / Kind of Blue")Nominated [8]
Daytime Emmy Awards July 17, 2021 Outstanding Preschool Children's Animated SeriesStillwaterNominated [9] [10] [11] [12]
Outstanding Writing Team for a Preschool Animated ProgramStillwaterNominated
Outstanding Directing Team for a Preschool Animated ProgramStillwaterNominated
Outstanding Editing for a Preschool Animated ProgramJill Calhoun, Jack PaulsonWon
Peabody Awards June 21, 2021Children’s & YouthStillwater (Shared with The Owl House )Won [13]
Children's and Family Emmy Awards December 10, 2022 Outstanding Directing Team for a Preschool Animated ProgramJun Falkenstein, Roy Burdine, Gary Hartle, Amber Tornquist HollingerWon [14]
Outstanding Editing for a Preschool Animated ProgramJill Calhoun, Jack PaulsonNominated

Related Research Articles

<i>Curious George</i> (TV series) 2006 animated television series

Curious George is an American children's animated television series based on the children's book series of the same name for PBS Kids and a sequel series to the 2006 animated film Curious George. Frank Welker, who voiced George in the 2006 film, reprises the role in the series while Jeff Bennett co-stars as the voice of "The Man with the Yellow Hat", replacing Will Ferrell. The show premiered on PBS Kids on September 4, 2006, not long after the film's release, and originally ended after nine seasons on April 1, 2015 before returning in 2018. Later seasons were released on Peacock, and the series concluded on March 17, 2022 after a total of 15 seasons. This is the second animated series from Imagine Entertainment, following 1999’s The PJs.

<i>The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!</i> Childrens educational television series

The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! is an animated musical educational children's television series feature starring Martin Short as The Cat in the Hat. The series premiered on Treehouse TV in Canada on August 7, 2010, also airing on YTV and Nickelodeon Canada on weekday mornings from 2012 to 2013, and on PBS Kids and PBS Kids Preschool Block in the US on September 6, 2010; it also aired on CITV and Tiny Pop in the UK, and Disney Junior India. The series is based on Random House's Beginner Books franchise and The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library, itself based on the 1957 children's book The Cat in the Hat.

Sixteen South is a Northern Irish production and distribution company that specialises in creating children's television programmes. Founded in Belfast in 2007 by Colin Williams, Sixteen South has partnered with major names in children's entertainment, co-producing shows with Sesame Workshop, The Jim Henson Company and the BBC.

<i>Tumble Leaf</i> Childrens animated television series

Tumble Leaf is an American animated series that premiered in 2014 on Amazon Prime Video. It is stop motion for preschool-aged children and it is based on the short film Miro. Created by animator Drew Hodges and stop-motion studio Bix Pix Entertainment, Tumble Leaf features an anthropomorphic blue fox named Fig and his caterpillar friend Stick, along with other residents of the island of Tumble Leaf, helping preschoolers learn basic science lessons through playful examples. Additional regular characters include Maple, Hedge, Pine, Ginkgo, Rutabaga, Zucchini, and Butternut & Squash. Each episode consists of two 11-minute stories with Fig learning the mechanics of various items discovered in a special room on board the abandoned shipwreck where he resides.

Method Animation is a French animation studio owned by Mediawan through its Kids & Family division founded in 1998 by Aton Soumache. The studio produces CGI and 2D animated shows. It came together in 2014 as the culmination of a merger of Dimitri Rassam's Chapter 2 and Alexis Vonarb's Onyx Films. In 2018, Mediawan obtained a majority stake in Method Animation through its acquisition of ON Kids & Family and ON Entertainment.

<i>The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show</i> American animated streaming television series

The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show is an American animated jukebox musical comedy television series produced by DreamWorks Animation Television and Jay Ward Productions. The series is based on "Peabody's Improbable History", the 1960s segments that aired as part of The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends, and the 2014 film, Mr. Peabody & Sherman, which was also produced by DreamWorks Animation. The series premiered on October 9, 2015, on Netflix. The second season was released on March 18, 2016. The third season was released on October 21, 2016. The fourth and final season was released on April 21, 2017. The series was removed from the streaming service in April 2023 along with Turbo Fast.

Tales of Arcadia is a trilogy of animated science fantasy television series created for Netflix by Guillermo del Toro and produced by DreamWorks Animation and Double Dare You. The series comprising the trilogy follows the inhabitants of the small suburban town of Arcadia Oaks, which is secretly home to various supernatural creatures and the young heroes who fight against the forces of evil that lurk in the shadows.

WildBrain Studios is the in-house television studio arm of Canadian entertainment company WildBrain based in Vancouver, British Columbia, which was established in 2016 as DHX Studios.

<i>Looney Tunes Cartoons</i> American animated television series

Looney Tunes Cartoons is an American animated television series developed by Pete Browngardt and produced by Warner Bros. Animation, based on the characters from Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies. The series made its worldwide debut at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 10, 2019, and premiered on HBO Max on May 27, 2020.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Aaron Waltke</span> American screenwriter and television producer

Aaron John Waltke is an American screenwriter and Emmy and Peabody Award-winning, Annie-nominated executive producer and showrunner. He is best known for his work on Guillermo del Toro's Trollhunters (2016–2018), Wizards: Tales of Arcadia (2020), Unikitty! (2018–2020), and Star Trek: Prodigy (2021–present). In 2020, he was named by The College Magazine as one of its "20 under 40" List.

Doug Unplugs is an American children's computer-animated television series produced by DreamWorks Animation for Apple TV+. The series is based on the Doug Unplugged children's book series by Dan Yaccarino. The first seven episodes of season one were released on November 13, 2020, with the next six episodes released on April 2, 2021. The second season premiered on September 17, 2021.

<i>The Cuphead Show!</i> Animated slapstick comedy television series

The Cuphead Show! is an animated slapstick comedy television series developed by Dave Wasson for Netflix, based on the 2017 video game Cuphead by Studio MDHR. Chad and Jared Moldenhauer, the creators of Cuphead, serve as executive producers, along with Wasson and CJ Kettler from King Features Syndicate, and Cosmo Segurson serving as co-executive producer.

<i>Maya and the Three</i> Mexican-American animated television miniseries

Maya and the Three is an animated fantasy television miniseries created by Jorge R. Gutiérrez and produced by Tangent Animation.

<i>Kiff</i> (TV series) American-South African animated television series

Kiff is an animated musical comedy television series created by Lucy Heavens and Nic Smal and produced by Disney Television Animation in association with Titmouse, Inc. The series debuted on March 10, 2023, on Disney Channel, and received positive reviews from critics.

<i>Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight</i> Computer-animated streaming television series

Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight is an American CG-animated television series, developed by Mitch Watson and Peter Hastings for Netflix. It is the third TV series in the Kung Fu Panda franchise, following Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny. Produced by DreamWorks Animation Television, the series premiered on Netflix on July 14, 2022. A second season was released on January 12, 2023. A third and final season was released on September 7, 2023.

References

  1. "Stillwater Episode 203-Band Aid/The Good Morning". Australian Commercial Television Code of Pracitice. March 9, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
  2. Shanfeld, Ethan (January 25, 2023). "Apple TV+ Sets 'Frog and Toad' Series, Announces Spring Kids and Family Slate (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  3. "Stillwater - Episodes". Apple TV+ Press. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  4. Low, Elaine (September 17, 2020). "Apple TV Plus Unveils 'Stillwater', 'Doug Unplugs', Premiere Dates for 'Ghostwriter', 'Helpsters' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Archived from the original on March 11, 2021. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  5. Greif, Coby (December 4, 2020). "Apple TV+ 'Stillwater': 10 Behind The Scenes Facts About The New Animated Preschool Series". Screen Rant . Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  6. Whyte, Alexandra (June 11, 2021). "Shows on Kidscreen's radar at Annecy 2021". Kidscreen. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  7. Pedersen, Erik (March 3, 2021). "Annie Awards Nominations: 'Soul' & 'Wolfwalkers' Lead Field For Animation Prizes". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved July 20, 2021.
  8. Giardina, Carolyn (December 21, 2021). "'Raya and the Last Dragon' Leads 2022 Annie Awards Feature Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  9. Schneider, Michael (July 18, 2021). "Lupita Nyong'o, Mark Hamill Among Daytime Emmy Children's and Animation Winners". Variety . Retrieved July 20, 2021.
  10. "Children's & Lifestyle Nominations – The Emmys". National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences . June 28, 2021. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
  11. Zahed, Ramin (June 28, 2021). "TV Academy Announces Animation/Children's Emmy Nominations". Animation Magazine .
  12. Milligan, Mercedes (July 18, 2021). "Daytime Emmys: Top Toon Prizes for 'Paddington', 'Hilda' as 'Animaniacs' Snag 4 Awards". Animation Magazine.
  13. Schneider, Michael (June 24, 2021). "Watch Cynthia Erivo Present Steve McQueen's Peabody Award for Amazon's 'Small Axe' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved July 20, 2021.
  14. Hailu, Selome (December 10, 2022). "2022 Children's & Family Creative Arts Emmy Winners". Variety . Retrieved December 10, 2022.