Gasp! (TV series)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Television |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Founder | Terry Denton (creator) |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | Australia, France, New Zealand, United States, United Kingdom, Latin America |
Key people | Jamie Oxenbould, Katherine Beck, Adam Whitby, Michelle Doake, Emma Palmer, David Callan |
| Products | Animated television series |
| Parent | SLR Productions, Screen Australia, Nine Entertainment |
Gasp! () is an Australian animated television series adapted from the comic books created by Terry Denton. The production was handled by SLR Productions and Screen Australia for ABC Television alongside Nine Entertainment. Distribution was managed by MoonScoop Entertainment, with animation executed in Flash by Agogo Media. The series was broadcast on both ABC3 and the Nine Network between 2010 and 2011. It earned nominations at prestigious events including the International Animation Film Festival of Annecy, the AACTA Awards, and the APRA Screen Music Awards.
Plot
The storyline follows a goldfish and its family of pet "relatives" who find themselves alone whenever their owners are occupied with work, school, or leisure activities.
Characters
- Gasp – Portrayed by Jamie Oxenbould
- Ginger – Portrayed by Katherine Beck
- Fred – Portrayed by Adam Whitby
- Mum – Portrayed by Michelle Doake
- Catflap – Portrayed by Emma Palmer
- Dogbox and Bettleneck – Portrayed by David Callan
Broadcast
Gasp! made its debut on ABC3 in Australia on 9 August 2011, originally airing from 2010 to 2011, with subsequent reruns on ABC3 during 2015–2016. The show also aired internationally on channels such as Canal+ Family in France, the Nine Network, Nickelodeon across Australia and New Zealand (featuring English and Māori versions), Kabillion in the United States, Pop in the United Kingdom, and the Disney Channel throughout Latin America. Additionally, the series is accessible for streaming via ABC's ABC iview platform.