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  BASIC INFO year(s) - 1993-2001 country - Canada n⁰ seasons - 5 n⁰ episodes - 130 (75 aired in Canada) network - CBC (Canada) created by - Andrew Corchan directed by - Robert D. Cordona written by - various writers suitable for ages: 3+ REVIEWER'S NOTE model work - 10/10 writing - 9/10 music - 9/10 characters - 9/10 OVERALL - 9/10 Before we start... Hi all! Hi, kids! Back on the autumn, I made a review of TUGS . Here are my brief thoughts on a similar show, Theodore Tugboat . I hope you enjoy it. :) FINAL THOUGHTS Theodore Tugboat is a charming Canadian show aimed chiefly at younger children, although viewers od any age can enjoy it. The stories are set in Halifax, Canada, and revolve around the daily lives of tugboats working in Big Harbour and experiencing situations relatable to little (and big) ones.  The show not only boasts impressive modelwork and effects, but also an incredibly charming atmosphere surrounding Big Harbour. Each episode teaches a life lesson young viewe...

  Hello everyone! Hello kids! Let's try something a bit different and see some edits I made over the past couple months. I Hope you enjoy them!  So, what do you say? Let me know what you think and see you soon! Love, your Diva 🩵

  Hello, everyone! Hello, kids! I just wanted to say: I hope you had a merry Christmas and I wish you a happy New Year! Let's see what surprises 2026 holds for us. Also, a new review coming soon, so, keep eyes peeled for that. 😉 Love, your DinoDiva 💜

  GENERAL INFO year - 1976 country - Canada directed by - Evelyn Lambart written by - Aesop (original tale) runtime - 4 minutes company - National Film Board of Canada language(s) - English & French (credits only) suitable for all ages  REVIEWER'S NOTE  animation - 9/10 story - 7/10 characters - 7/10 sound design - 9/10 OVERALL - 8/10 Before we start... Hello everyone! Hello kids! Not really much to say here, the long promised review of a NFBC short I chose. This time, it's The Lion and the Mouse by Evelyn Lambart. Enjoy! Final thoughts  The Lion and the Mouse is an adaptation of a classic fairy tale by Aesop. The short lasts about 4 minutes and is entirely dialogue-free. The little mouse meets a huge, scary lion who, upon catching her*, decides to spare her life. The rodent, however, doesn't have to wait long for an an opportunity to return the favour, as the king of beast is soon trapped by hunters and needs saving. The short is beautifully animated, with vibra...

  BASIC INFO year - 1989 country - the UK language - English company - Clearwater Productions  directed by -   Robert D. Cordona,                         David Mitton music by - Junior Campbell,                    Mike O'Donell n⁰ of seasons - 1 (2nd season planned, but never made) n⁰ of episodes -  13 runtime - 15-20 minutes  suitable for ages - 5+ REVIEWER'S NOTE  story - 9/10 modelwork - 9/10 sound design - 10/10 characters - 10/10 OVERALL - 9/10 Before we start... Hello all! Hello, kids! I' d like to quickly say sorry for not posting any content last month. I wasn't feeling all that well and, really, I didn't have an idea what I'd want to post. Without further ado, let's get started! Final thoughts  Tugs is a rather obscure sister series to the famous  Thomas & Friends . It was created by Robert D. Cordona and David Mitton, wh...

    BASIC INFO show - Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends n⁰ of season - season 2 n⁰ of episode - episode 4 year - 1986 written by - Rev. Wilbert Awdry (original story),                       Britt Allcroft,                       David Mitton directed by - David Mitton narrated by - Ringo Starr,                          George Carlin (US only) country - the UK suitable for ages - all REVIEWER'S NOTE  models - 9/10 music - 10/10 story - 10/10 characters - 10/10 OVERALL - 9/10 Before we start... Hello everyone! Hello kids! Like I promised, we'll be reviewing an episode of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends of my choice, as the series itself has a lot of seasons and has gone through several eras , thus, making me want to have a look at something a bit simpler to review. Also, you can consider this a ...