Eckhart (TV series)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Founder | David Weale (creator) |
| Headquarters | Canada |
Area served | Global (25 countries) |
| Products | Animated television series |
| Parent | Cellar Door Productions, Catalyst Entertainment, Animation Services Hong Kong Limited |
Eckhart is an animated television series adapted from the children's book by David Weale. The show was jointly produced by Cellar Door Productions, Catalyst Entertainment, and Animation Services Hong Kong Limited for Teletoon. It originally aired between 2000 and 2002, comprising a total of 39 episodes. The pilot episode, named "The True Meaning of Crumbfest," also premiered as a 1998 Christmas special on Teletoon.
Overview
The narrative captures the essence of the culture and sounds native to Weale's home province of Prince Edward Island, Canada. The storyline follows Eckhart, an anthropomorphic mouse who serves as the central character.
Cast
- Eckhart – Jessica Pellerin
- Bridgid – Martha MacIsaac
- Boss Mouse – Don Francks
- Tomis – Jack McAndrew
- Clara / Madam Thel – Marlane O'Brien
- Mavis – Sarah Briand
- Shorty – Don Wright
- Ned – David Moses
- Jasper – Nils Ling
- Eleanor – Catherine McKinnon
- Sir Roswald / Narrator – Bill McFadden
- Sweeney – Mitchell Underway
- Winnie – Lillie O'Brien
- Gus Seagull – Scott Ferris
- Marty Seagull / Clown – Rob McDonald
- Nutsy – Katrina Walsh
- Esme – Sherri-Lee Darrach
- Reynaldo – Donald Burda
- Ringmaster – Don Harron
Season 1 (2000)
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Broadcast and home media
The series was transmitted across 25 different countries globally.
A retail DVD was made available containing 26 episodes along with the Christmas Special.
As of 2023, the show is accessible for streaming on The Roku Channel in the United States, although it has not been broadcast on U.S. traditional television networks.
External links
- Biographical page about David Weale – creator and author behind Eckhart
- Acorn Press – author David Weale's profile
- Short clip from Eckhart animation – Cellar Door Productions
- Articles with short description
- 2000 Canadian television series debuts
- 2002 Canadian television series endings
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation original programming
- Canadian children's animated adventure television series
- Canadian television shows based on children's books
- Teletoon original programming
- 2000s Canadian animated television series
- 2000s Canadian children's television series
- Animated television series about mice and rats
- Television shows set in Prince Edward Island
- Canadian preschool education television series
- Animated preschool education television series
- 2000s preschool education television series
- Culture of Prince Edward Island