Jessica's Big Little World
Jessica's Big Little World | |
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Created by |
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Based on | Characters by Matt Burnett Ben Levin |
Voices of |
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Theme music composer | Grace Hayes |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 20 |
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Executive producers |
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Producer | Susy Campos |
Running time | 11 minutes |
Production company | Cartoon Network Studios |
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Network | Cartoon Network Cartoonito |
Release | September 20, 2023 May 31, 2024 | –
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Craig of the Creek |
Jessica's Big Little World is an American animated children's television series that aired as part of Cartoon Network's preschool block Cartoonito from September 20, 2023, to May 31, 2024. It is a spin-off of Craig of the Creek.
Plot
[edit]Jessica navigates her way through a world where everything seems much bigger than she is; inspired by the grown-ups around her, she persists in conquering monumental children's tasks.
Characters
[edit]Main
[edit]- Lucia Cunningham as Jessica Williams
- Alani Ilongwe as Small Uncle
- Ozioma Akagha as Big Jessica
- Byron Marc Newsome as Duane Williams
- Kimberly Hebert Gregory as Nicole Williams
- Phil LaMarr as Bernard Williams
- Philip Solomon as Craig Williams
Recurring
[edit]- Lucas Sigler as Stanleigh
- Olivia Bynum as Poppy
- Lily Villegas as Mayra
- Nick Kishiyama as Felix
- Saundra McClain as Jojo Williams
Guest
[edit]- Phil Morris as Earl Williams
- Noël Wells as Kelsey Pokoly
- H. Michael Croner as J.P. Mercer
Episodes
[edit]No. | Title [1][2] | Written and storyboarded by | Original air date [1][2] | Max release date [1] | Prod. code [1] | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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1 | "Bedtime Routine" | Tiffany Ford & Dashawn Mahone | September 20, 2023 | October 7, 2023 | 101 | N/A |
2 | "Small Uncle's Big Bath" | Matt Burnett, Ben Levin, Tiffany Ford & Dashawn Mahone | October 3, 2023 | October 7, 2023 | 102 | 0.07[3] |
3 | "The Big Kid Playground" | MeeMee Joi Gimes & Cid Snyder | October 4, 2023 | October 7, 2023 | 103 | N/A |
4 | "Grocery Store Friend" | Georgia Henderson & Ian Mutchler | October 5, 2023 | October 7, 2023 | 104 | 0.07[3] |
5 | "Glow Toy" | Janice Chun & MeeMee Joi Gimes | October 6, 2023 | October 7, 2023 | 105 | N/A |
6 | "Sleepover" | Joshua Angeles & Jessica Galagher | January 1, 2024 | January 2, 2024 | 106 | N/A |
7 | "Little Twin" | Jessica Gallagher & Jesse Sawyerr | January 1, 2024 | January 2, 2024 | 107 | N/A |
8 | "Spike the Hedgehog" | Derrick Malik Johnson & Diana Kidlaied | January 1, 2024 | January 2, 2024 | 108 | N/A |
9 | "Jessica's Restaurant" | Georgia Henderson & Ian Mutchler | January 1, 2024 | January 2, 2024 | 109 | N/A |
10 | "Family Photo" | Austin Faber & Gabriel Franklin | January 1, 2024 | January 2, 2024 | 110 | N/A |
11 | "Drawing Time" | Janice Chun & MeeMee Joi Gimes | April 8, 2024 | April 13, 2024 | 111 | N/A |
12 | "Jessica's Picnic" | Austin Faber & Gabriel Franklin | April 9, 2024 | April 13, 2024 | 112 | N/A |
13 | "The Secret Invention" | Austin Faber & Gabriel Franklin | April 10, 2024 | April 13, 2024 | 113 | N/A |
14 | "Big Kid Bike" | Janice Chun & MeeMee Joi Gimes | April 11, 2024 | April 13, 2024 | 114 | 0.08[3] |
15 | "Rain Rescue" | Oliver Holguin & Ian Mutchler | April 12, 2024 | April 13, 2024 | 115 | N/A |
16 | "The Thumbsucker" | McKenzie Bugg & MeeMee Joi Gimes | May 27, 2024 | June 1, 2024 | 116 | N/A |
17 | "Pool School" | Janice Chun & MeeMee Joi Gimes | May 28, 2024 | June 1, 2024 | 117 | N/A |
18 | "Big Grow" | Janice Chun & Justin Horn | May 29, 2024 | June 1, 2024 | 118 | N/A |
19 | "Mystery Toy" | Jessica Gallagher & Derrick Malik Johnson | May 30, 2024 | June 1, 2024 | 119 | N/A |
20 | "Sick" | Jessica Gallagher & Andrea Cabral | May 31, 2024 | June 1, 2024 | 120 | N/A |
Production
[edit]On February 17, 2021, it was announced that a preschool spin-off series centered on Craig's little sister Jessica was in development. Titled Jessica's Big Little World, the new series was set to air as part of Cartoon Network's Cartoonito preschool block.[4] On January 19, 2022, it was announced that the series would premiere in 2023.[5][6]
In October 2022, it was announced that the first season of the spin-off would be cut in half by Warner Bros. Discovery.[7] In July 2023, it was announced the series would air as part of the regular Cartoon Network schedule, in addition to Cartoonito.[6] A sneak peek of the series aired on September 20, 2023, and officially premiered on October 2, 2023.[8]
In November 2023, it was announced that the series would end after its first season.[9]
Broadcast
[edit]Jessica's Big Little World premiered on Cartoonito UK on July 1, 2024.[10]
Accolades
[edit]The show was nominated for Outstanding Achievement for Character Design in an Animated Television / Broadcast Production for Nick Winn for the episode "Bedtime Routine" at the 51st Annie Awards.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Jessica's Big Little World Episode Listings". The Futon Critic. Archived from the original on August 12, 2023. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ a b "Jessica's Big Little World Episode Guide". Zap2it. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Jessica's Big Little World". USTVDB. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ "WarnerMedia Kids & Family to Debut Cartoonito, New Preschool Programming Block Based on Humancentric Learning to Launch this Fall on Cartoon Network and HBO Max" (Press release). WarnerMedia. February 17, 2021. Archived from the original on November 23, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
- ^ Alexandra Del Rosario (January 19, 2022). "Craig Of The Creek Renewed For Season 5, WarnerMedia Kids & Family Greenlights Spinoff Series & Original Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 19, 2022. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
- ^ a b Zahed, Ramin (July 13, 2023). "Exclusive: Check Out a Sneak Peek of CN's 'Craig of the Creek' Spinoff, 'Jessica's Big Little World'". Animation Magazine. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ^ Jackson, Gita (October 27, 2022). "Why Layoffs and Cancellations Have Sparked Industry-wide Worry Among Animators". IGN. Archived from the original on November 3, 2022. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
- ^ ""Craig of the Creek" Preschool Spinoff Series "Jessica's Big Little World" Premieres October 2 on Cartoon Network". Warner Bros. Discovery Pressroom (Press release). September 19, 2023. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- ^ Hein, Michael (November 9, 2023). "Another Major Cartoon Network Show Is Canceled". PopCulture.com. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
- ^ "Cartoonito UK July 2024 Highlights". RegularCapital/Warner Bros. Discovery UK. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
- ^ Giardina, Carolyn (January 11, 2024). "'Nimona' Leads Annie Awards Animated Feature Competition With Nine Noms; Snubs Include 'Wish,' Which Was Shut Out". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 12, 2024. Retrieved February 10, 2024.