Little Big Awesome

Little Big Awesome
GenreAdventure
Comedy
Surreal comedy
Slapstick
Created byTomi Dieguez
Developed byBen Gruber
Directed byBryan Newton
Anthony Chun
Kim Arndt
Sung Jin Ahn
Angelo Hatgistavrou
Voices ofJessica McKenna
Fred Tatasciore
ComposerEban Schletter
Country of originUnited States
No. of episodes13 (26 segments)
Production
Executive producersBen Gruber
Chris Prynoski
Shannon Prynoski
ProducerBen Kalina
EditorFelipe Salazar
Running time24 minutes (2 12-minute segments)
Production companiesAmazon Studios
Titmouse, Inc.
Original release
NetworkAmazon Video
ReleaseApril 26 (2018-04-26) –
November 8, 2018 (2018-11-08)

Little Big Awesome is an American television series created by Tomi Dieguez and developed for Amazon by Ben Gruber, in 2016. The series centers on characters Gluko, a shapeshifting pink bouncy jelly blob, and Lennon, Gluko’s beanie-toting best friend. The series incorporates various forms of mixed media, including puppets, 2D animation, and live-action, all against an animated backdrop.[1][2][3]

Cast

Episodes

Episode
No. 		Part
No. 		Title Directed by Written by Release date
Part 1
1a1a"City Day"Bryan NewtonDan SchofieldApril 26, 2018 (2018-04-26)
Gluko and Lennon love Townopolis so much they make a commercial about it. The ad attracts huge crowds that clog the town, forcing them to make more ads to try to deter the visitors.
1b1b"Let's Get to That Thing!"Anthony ChunAmalia Levari & Ben GruberApril 26, 2018 (2018-04-26)
It's the last day to pet the softest animal at the petting zoo. The boys must get to the zoo before it closes, but keep running into friends who need their help.
2a2a"Sorry Mr. Sun"Kim ArndtDani MichaeliApril 26, 2018 (2018-04-26)
Lennon offends the sun, which causes a blackout in Townopolis. Both Gluko and Lennon must work on their apologies to save the town and soothe their consciences.
2b2b"What's the Trouble Bubble"Sung Jin AhnBen GruberJune 17, 2016 (2016-06-17) (original version)
April 26, 2018 (2018-04-26) (revised version)
Gluko and Lennon must get Little Bubble back home to Bubble Land, while making it back in time with Kitty Num Nums to stop a group of adorable, yet naughty kittens from messing up Grandma's house.
3a3a"Bed Follows"Bryan NewtonAndy GoodmanApril 26, 2018 (2018-04-26)
Gluko decides to avoid making his bed in favor of doing other fun things with Lennon. It's smooth sailing until Gluko's bed chases the boys to Freedomto - a town where everything is only halfway done.
3b3b"Gotta Get a Gimmick"Kim ArndtDani MichaeliApril 26, 2018 (2018-04-26)
When Gluko and Lennon meet a guy with a super sweet gimmick, they decide to adopt their own gimmicks in order to fit in with the cool crowd.
4a4a"Space Kittens for Now"Mark BrooksBen GruberApril 26, 2018 (2018-04-26)
After learning his fellow cats are aliens, Mr. Sprinkles decides to travel with them to their home planet. Gluko and Lennon try to get him to the kitten spaceship before blast off.
4b4b"Blupo and Glendon"Kim ArndtKazApril 26, 2018 (2018-04-26)
Gluko and Lennon get into a fight and separate. Realizing they can't function without one another, they secretly take on new personas so they can continue hanging out.
5a5a"Living the Dream"Anthony ChunAdeline ColangeloApril 26, 2018 (2018-04-26)
In a misguided attempt to do the right thing, Gluko and Lennon help Geremy follow his dreams.
5b5b"Oh No, Ho Cho Jo!"Anthony ChunKevin KramerApril 26, 2018 (2018-04-26)
Gluko and Lennon offer to watch Ho Cho Jo's shop while she runs an errand, but struggle with the pressure of keeping all customers happy.
6a6a"Puppy Shower"Angelo HatgistavrouAdeline ColangeloApril 26, 2018 (2018-04-26)
The citizens of Townopolis gather to observe the highly anticipated Centennial Puppy Shower. When the puppies don't show up, Gluko and Lennon join expert Penelop Pitt-Plebop to find the legendary puppies.
6b6b"Claude the Buff Hamster"Anthony ChunKevin KramerApril 26, 2018 (2018-04-26)
After Gluko and Lennon make the world's heaviest pizza, they consult fitness guru Claude the Buff Hamster to get in shape so that they can lift a slice.
Part 2
7a1a"No Throwing Disc Left Behind"Bryan NewtonBen GruberNovember 8, 2018 (2018-11-08)
When Gluko and Lennon accidentally throw their friend Sheena into the scariest place ever, Gluko encourages Lennon to face his fears in order to save her.
7b1b"Happy Birthday, Here's a Goat!"Kim ArndtJillian GoldflussNovember 8, 2018 (2018-11-08)
Gluko gets a goat for his Steenth Birthday, and must learn to care for it, in order to receive the Great Prize. When Gluko neglects the goat, Lennon secretly steps in to help.
8a2a"Snow Day"Angelo HatgistavrouJulia PrescottNovember 8, 2018 (2018-11-08)
Gluko and Lennon offer to shovel Townopolis after a massive snowstorm, but are frozen solid before they can finish. They emerge from the ice in a future where high-waisted pants have taken over, and must find a way to go back in time to prevent the pants' oppressive reign.
8b2b"Rootin' for Change"Anthony ChunKevin KramerNovember 8, 2018 (2018-11-08)
While Gluko preps for his pickling license exam, Lennon struggles with a changing friend.
9a3a"No Sleep til 8 O'clock"Bryan NewtonJeff TrammellNovember 8, 2018 (2018-11-08)
After Gluko stays up all night to binge-watch his favorite TV show, Lennon is determined to get back on the same sleep schedule so they can hang out again.
9b3b"Gluko's Jelly Jam"Kim ArndtKazNovember 8, 2018 (2018-11-08)
Lennon brings Gluko to Jellyopolis, so he can refill his jelly. When they arrive, Lennon discovers that Jelly Giants are afraid of solids, and must conceal his identity in order to help.
10a4a"Return of the Murple's"Angelo HatgistavrouAndy GoodmanNovember 8, 2018 (2018-11-08)
When Gluko and Lennon's annoying new neighbors turn out to be Lennon's rival from Mashball Camp, Lennon must confront his past and beat his old nemesis at a sport he swore he'd never play again.
10b4b"Lyle in Charge"Anthony ChunDani MichaeliNovember 8, 2018 (2018-11-08)
Stuhven leaves after accusing Lennon of taking him for granted. Now Lennon must find a replacement who can learn how to navigate the labyrinth inside Lennon's hat.
11a5a"The Great Tofu Drive"Kim ArndtKevin KramerNovember 8, 2018 (2018-11-08)
Gluko, Lennon, Ho Cho Jo, and Frescha are charged with getting a herd of tofu blocks to pasture before a big storm hits.
11b5b"The Big Jump"Bryan NewtonKatie MattilaNovember 8, 2018 (2018-11-08)
Gluko teaches a reluctant Lennon how to cloud jump. Their fun is short lived as a mean dolphin named Big Nimbus mocks Lennon.
12a6a"Cosmic Communications"Anthony ChunJeff TrammellNovember 8, 2018 (2018-11-08)
Gluko and Lennon try to help Mr. Sun and the Moon catch up in-person by covering their shifts in the sky. Unable to handle being separated, Gluko and Lennon inadvertently unleash a wave of chaos.
12b6b"A Bad Case of the Sherris"Angelo HatgistavrouKevin KramerNovember 8, 2018 (2018-11-08)
Gluko and Lennon are quarantined inside due to an annoying sentient sickness, and must find a way to get through the next 24 hours without losing their minds.
13a7a"Friendiversary"Bryan NewtonAdeline ColangeloNovember 8, 2018 (2018-11-08)
On the occasion of their 300th Friendiversary, Gluko and Lennon recount how they first met.
13b7b"Flower Power"Kim ArndtBen GruberNovember 8, 2018 (2018-11-08)
When Gluko and Lennon accidentally drive all the flowers out of town, they ask all of Townopolis to help bring them back.

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominee Result Ref
2019 Annie Awards Best Animated Television/Broadcast Production For Children For episode Puppy Shower Nominated [4]
Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Main Title and Graphic Design for an Animated Program Nominated

References

  1. ^ "Titmouse's 'Little Big Awesome' Pilot Headed to Amazon". Animation World Network.
  2. ^ "Amazon Picks Up 'Little Big Awesome' & 'Ronja the Robber's Daughter' Kids Series, Renews 'The Stinky & Dirty Show'". Deadline. October 24, 2016. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
  3. ^ "Don't Hit Skip: How Amazon Keeps Its Intros Watch-Worthy". Kidscreen. May 2, 2019. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
  4. ^ Magazine, Animation (January 4, 2019). "The 46th Annie Awards Shine a Spotlight on Toon Greatness".