As a free adaptation of Voltaire's classic, our Candide tries to win the beloved Cunégonde's heart in different contemporary settings. In the 13 episodes he finds himself in challanging situations, and has to face the cruelty of the world. He follows Master Pangloss's instructions to always stay optimistic, while travelling the world from a Californian start up company through North-Optimistan into deep space. As the novel itself our adaptation is a political and religious satire of our times.
Bagpuss is a UK children's television series, made by Peter Firmin and Oliver Postgate from 12 February 1974 to 7 May 1974 through their company Smallfilms. The title character was, "An old, saggy, cloth cat, baggy, and a bit loose at the seams." Although only 13 episodes of the show were made, it remains fondly remembered, and was regularly repeated in the UK for thirteen years. In 1999 Bagpuss topped a BBC poll for the UK's favourite children's TV programme.
Kunon, a young man who cannot see, has the goal of creating new eyes with water magic. After just five months of learning sorcery, Kunon surpassed his own mentor and honed his talent as he tried to do a feat that's never been done before. A fantasy about a young man, a blind genius, who opens up the world through curiosity in the pursuit for magic is about to begin.
When best friends Bobby and Romy mistakenly open up a gateway to another world, they turn their sleepy coastal town into a hotspot for terrifying creatures of doom. Roped into an epic supernatural mystery, they will cross paths with the so-called “Chosen One” and do battle with both literal and inner monsters.
The adventures of two rag dolls named Abney and Teal, who live on a small island in a city park lake. Abney lives in a hut at the base of a tree. Teal sleeps in the branches of the tree, with her only possessions a blanket and an umbrella.
The story follows the adventures of Chiya, a little boy who is curious about the world around him. He lives with his parents and has a magical cloth doll named Shirabi, who only comes to life when he is with him. He also has a friend named Zanburek, a bee who lives in their garden and joins him in his learning journey. Zanburek has other friends.Through this process, he discovers new things about himself and the world around him. The story covers various topics, such as the five senses, the seasons, geometric shapes, the size of objects, games, drawing, numbers, types of birds and plants, facing fears and recognizing dangerous objects, the importance of healthy eating, different flavors and tastes, the importance of order and cleanliness, the importance of exercise, the importance of reading and helping with housework, and more.
Inspired by the acclaimed graphic novel from Robert Rodi and Esad Ribic, Marvel Knights Animation's "Thor & Loki: Blood Brothers" takes a powerful look inside the minds of Thor & Loki, brothers in the mythical land of Asgard and seemingly forever enemies. But just why does Loki hate his brother Thor? And could it be that this master of mischief isn’t really the villain he’s been branded? Loki's insatiable lust for power and his feud with Thor take on new meaning in this resonant epic.
Ain, a 14-year-old girl with no scientific background, builds mysterious devices in 1922 Tokyo, just before the Great Kantō earthquake, in this alternate-history sci-fi story.