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Lassie (2014 TV series)

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Lassie (The New Adventures of Lassie)
Company typeCo-production
IndustryAnimation, Television
PredecessorClassic Media (rights holder)
Founded2009
Headquarters
France, India, Germany
Area served
United Kingdom, United States, France, Germany, India, Europe
Key people
Eric Knight (creator of original character)
ProductsAnimated TV series
ParentClassic Media (UK branch)

Lassie—also referred to as The New Adventures of Lassie'—is an animated TV show inspired by the iconic character created by Eric Knight. The series is produced through a collaboration between France's Superprod Animation and India's DQ Entertainment (in season 1), alongside German broadcaster ZDF and its production and distribution division ZDF Enterprises. Additional partners include Classic Media, TF1, and Télétoon+. While the first season features traditional 2D animation, the second season transitions to Cel shading techniques.

Principal characters

As the central figure of the series, Lassie is a brown-and-white collie residing in Grand Mountain National Park with the Parker family. Known for her courage and unwavering loyalty, she frequently endangers herself to safeguard family members, friends, and even strangers. Lassie's primary mode of communication is through body language and barks that only those close to her can interpret; however, she can verbally interact with other animals at the Red Barn.

  • Zoe Parker

Zoe, Lassie's owner and daughter of Sarah and Graham Parker, exhibits a deep passion for nature and actively works to defend the Park's environment, often placing herself in harm's way. She commonly tends to young animals and is typically the one who summons Lassie during emergencies or routine situations.

  • Chief Ranger Graham Parker

Graham leads the Ranger Department at Grand Mountain National Park, dedicating himself to maintaining the Park's peacefulness. Although concerned about Zoe’s safety, he relies on her expertise and Lassie's protective presence. Graham once had a dog named Shadow, similar to Lassie, who sacrificed itself saving him from a snakebite. This event caused Graham to avoid his grandfather’s cabin but retain ownership to prevent development. With assistance from Lassie, Zoe, and Harvey, he eventually faced this difficult memory.

  • Dr. Sarah Parker

Serving as the Park’s veterinarian, Sarah provides medical attention to animals and shares her family's dedication to conserving the Park’s calm atmosphere.

  • Harvey Smith

Harvey is Zoe’s closest friend and an adept navigator like his deceased father. He frequently accompanies Zoe and Lassie on their adventures despite potential risks.

  • Mrs. Beth Smith

Harvey’s mother works at the visitor center and is protective due to her husband’s passing. She places her trust in Lassie to ensure Harvey’s safety.

  • Samantha Humphrey

Known as Zoe and Harvey’s rival, Samantha is characterized by impulsive choices that occasionally lead her into hazardous situations.

  • Mr. Robert Humphrey

Owner of the Valley Hotel and occasional adversary, Robert pursues aggressive tourism strategies that sometimes involve unethical behavior, such as deceiving a train operator about track conditions.

  • Mrs. Ida Lee

Proprietor of 'The Happy Camper,' the Park’s general store, Mrs. Lee appears unassuming but is a former rodeo champion who once subdued poachers attempting to capture a bear cub. She owns Biff, a pug responsible for delivering the Parker family’s morning newspaper.

Production

Announced in June 2009, this series represents a co-production among Lassie rights holder Classic Media, DQ Entertainment (previously involved with Casper's Scare School), and broadcasters M6 and ZDF. The project spans collaborations across the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, and India, with Classic Media participating via their UK branch. Originally planned as a computer-animated series for release between late 2010 and early 2011, adjustments followed.

By October 2010, French studios Superprod Animation and Storyboard Animation joined production efforts while TF1 replaced M6 as France’s broadcaster. Distribution responsibilities were divided: Superprod took charge of French-speaking European territories; ZDF managed German-speaking Europe; DQ Entertainment together with Classic Media handled remaining regions. Consequently, the delivery timeline shifted to 2012.

Season 1

The inaugural season consisted of 26 episodes broadcast between 2014 and 2015.

Season 1
Episode Title Brief Description
1 Saving Zuli! Lassie, a border collie, resides with her owner. After missing school to go fishing with neighbor Huckleberry, Lassie's owner forbids her from joining again. As they prepare to relocate to the countryside, Lassie is mistakenly left tied up but manages to break free. She then meets a lemur named Zulu and takes on the role of his protector. Stranded together, they find refuge with an enigmatic man.
2 Poachers In The Park!
3 Gold Rush!
4 Danger On The Mountain
5 The Treasure Of Dan Montaigne
6 Forest Fire!
7 Spider Bite!
8 Roundup!
9 Night Of The Wolves
10 Avalanche
11 The Day Off
12 The Tornado Hunters
13 Where’s Lassie
14 Who Knows Best
15 Hide And Seek!
16 Frances’ Garden
17 The Iron Horse Of Grand Mountain
18 The Demon Of Diamond Lake
19 Thin Ice
20 Trapped
21 Momma Zoe
22 Condors In The Valley
23 Harvey’s Journey
24 The Secrets Of The Parker Clan
25 The Grand Mountain Adventure Challenge 1
26 The Grand Mountain Adventure Challenge 2

Season 2

The second season, also comprising 26 episodes, was released by January 2020. This season differs from the first by utilizing computer-generated characters set against hand-drawn backgrounds. With the departure of Indian studio DQ Entertainment from the co-production, Superprod Animation’s Angoulême-based Superprod Studio took over as the sole production company.

On CBS All Access, these episodes are presented under the label "Season 1" and carry a copyright date of 2016.

Season 2
Episode Title
1 Friends Forever Part 1
2 Friends Forever Part 2
3 The Great Scavenger Hunt
4 Maiden Flight
5 A Wild Encounter
6 Trick Or Treat
7 White Out
8 Trespassing
9 The Blueberry Pie Challenge
10 Old Doc Dudley
11 Inside The Dam
12 The Precious Gift
13 Picture Perfect
14 The Star Attraction
15 Mrs. Lee's Secret
16 The Reunion
17 The Epidemic
18 A Rare Sighting
19 Like Father, Like Daughter
20 Déjà Vu
21 Face Your Fear
22 Wild Camping
23 The Visitor Center

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Broadcast

In the United Kingdom, the series made its debut on Pop UK TV on June 6, 2016. That same year, an official YouTube channel was launched to provide access to episodes.

In the United States, Lassie premiered on ViacomCBS’s streaming platform CBS All Access on January 17, 2020. After CBS All Access was rebranded as Paramount+ in 2021, the series continued streaming on ParamountPlus.com.

External links

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