Franklin Changes The Rules

Franklin Changes The Rules

October 14, 2011 TV Episode Franklin And Friends

Studio
Nelvana Limited, Infinite Frameworks Pte Ltd.
Distributor
Nelvana Communications

Synopsis

When Beaver's game of pirate treasure finders has too many rules, Franklin proposes a new game -- no rules.

Characters

Franklin Turtle, Bear, Fox, Rabbit, Beaver, Goose, Skunk, Snail, Harriet, Aunt T, Officer Rabbit, Mr. Owl, The Turtle Family

Credits

Writing

Writer
James Backshall, Cathy Moss
Creators
Paulette Bourgeois (Writer), Brenda Clark (Illustrator)

Music

Music
John Welsman, John Welsman

Music Department

Music Editor
Neil Parfitt

Production Management

Executive in Charge of Production
Irene Weibel

Production notes

Each 30-minute episode consists of two cartoons.

The CGI-animated series debuted on Treehouse TV on March 4, 2011 (with a "sneak peek" of the first episode on February 14); it premiered in the United States on Nickelodeon on February 13, 2012 and Nick Jr. on March 1, 2012.

Based on the best-selling children's book series by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark, published by Kids Can Press, this series follows a turtle named Franklin as he experiences adventures and milestones, learning lessons along the way with his pals Snail, Rabbit, Beaver, Fox, Goose and best friend Bear. The series emphasizes the importance of family, friendship, community, personal growth and helping others.

Awards

Nominee, Young Artist Award, Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role -- Young Actor, Graeme Jokic, 2012.
Nominee, Young Artist Award, Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role -- Young Actor, Mark Ramsay, 2012