Deafplanet is a Canadian television series for children in American Sign Language (ASL). It was created by marblemedia in collaboration with TVOntario and the Canadian Cultural Society of the Deaf. A French-language version of the show was also produced, using Quebec Sign Language (LSQ).
| Deafplanet | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Kids |
| Created by | Mark J.W. Bishop, Matt Hornburg, Anita Small, Joanne Cripps |
| Written by | Mark J.W. Bishop, Matt Hornburg, Anita Small, Joanne Cripps |
| Directed by | Wayne Moss |
| Starring | Amanda Richer Michael Bishop Jeri Cripps Andrew Byrne Geordie Telfer |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original languages | English American Sign Language |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 20 x 6 Minutes |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Mark J. W. Bishop Matthew Hornburg |
| Producers | Ajeeth Parkal Donna Luke Justin Harding Kim Creelman Rob Brunner |
| Running time | 6 minutes |
| Production company | Marblemedia & Canadian Cultural Society of the Deaf |
| Original release | |
| Network | TVO |
| Release | September 6, 2003[1] – March 19, 2005[2] |
The TV series aired in Canada on provincial broadcasters TVOntario, Access, SCN and Knowledge. The show debuted in late 2003 and lasted for two seasons. The entire series has since been made available on the Encore+ channel on YouTube.[3]
Plot
editThe show follows the character Max, who one day was fooling around with a museum rocket display and accidentally launched himself into space. He lands on "Deafplanet", where he meets a deaf teenager Kendra (Amanda Richer). She only uses sign language, but with the help of an interpreting robot, Max is able to understand her. She is determined to help Max get back to his home.
Episodes
editSeason 1
edit| Series # | Title | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "To Air is Human" | 6 September 2003[1] |
| 2 | "The Clever Lever" | 13 September 2003 |
| 3 | "The Itch" | 20 September 2003 |
| 4 | "Muscle Mania" | 27 September 2003 |
| 5 | "Lightning the Load" | 4 October 2003[4] |
| 6 | "Math-O-Maniac" | 11 October 2003 |
| 7 | "Max Overdrive" | 18 October 2003 |
| 8 | "I'm Stuck on You" | 25 October 2003 |
| 9 | "Heat" | 1 November 2003[5] |
| 10 | "The Silent Giant" | 8 November 2003 |
Season 2
edit| Series # | Title | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | "Bad Vibrations" | 15 January 2005[6] |
| 12 | "Purple Hayz" | 22 January 2005 |
| 13 | "Reflex Effects" | 29 January 2005 |
| 14 | "See-Thru Me Too" | 5 February 2005[7] |
| 15 | "Learn or Burn" | 12 February 2005 |
| 16 | "Buzzing Off" | 19 February 2005 |
| 17 | "Eye Spy" | 26 February 2005 |
| 18 | "Power Trip" | 5 March 2005[2] |
| 19 | "Shake N' Quake" | 12 March 2005 |
| 20 | "What Goes Up, Must Come Down" | 19 March 2005 |
Streaming
editAs of 2017, the show has begun streaming online for free on Canada Media Fund's Encore+ YouTube channel.
Awards
edit| 2002 | International EMMY Awards | Best Interactive Website nomination for www.deafplanet.com |
| 2004 | NHK Japan Prize | Grand Finalist for producing www.deafplanet.com – Web Division |
| 2004 | NHK Japan Prize | Finalist for producing www.deafplanet.com – Television Division |
| 2004 | Gemini Award | Nomination for www.deafplanet.com for Most Popular Website |
| 2004 | Codie Award | Nominated for Best Educational Solution |
| 2004 | Gemini Award | Nomination for www.deafplanet.com for Best Interactive Website |
| 2005 | World Summit Award | e-inclusion award for www.deafplanet.com |
| 2005 | NHK Japan Prize | Finalist for producing www.deafplanet.com |
| 2005 | Gemini Award | Nomination for www.deafplanet.com for Most Popular Website |
| 2005 | Gemini Award | Nomination for www.deafplanet.com for Best Interactive |
References
edit- ^ a b "CICA Broadcast Log for September 2003". Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission. Retrieved January 27, 2019.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "CICA Broadcast Log for March 2005". Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission. Retrieved January 27, 2019.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Deaf Planet". Canada Media Fund. YouTube. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
- ^ "CICA Broadcast Log for October 2003". Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission. Retrieved January 27, 2019.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "CICA Broadcast Log for November 2003". Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission. Retrieved January 27, 2019.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "CICA Broadcast Log for January 2005". Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission. Retrieved January 27, 2019.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "CICA Broadcast Log for February 2005". Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission. Retrieved January 27, 2019.[permanent dead link]
External links
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