Space Nova
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation |
| Founded | March 5, 2021 |
| Headquarters | Australia, Germany, Malaysia |
Area served | Australia, Germany, Malaysia, Singapore |
| Products | Animated television show |
| Parent | SLR Productions, ZDF Studios, Giggle Garage |
Space Nova is a science fiction animated TV show created and produced through a collaboration between SLR Productions in Australia and German distributor ZDF Studios. It was made for Australia's Nine Network and Australian Broadcasting Corporation, as well as Germany's Super RTL. The series debuted on 9Go! on March 5, 2021, followed by its launch on Super RTL in October of the same year.
Plot
The storyline unfolds in the year 2162, focusing on siblings Jet and Adelaide Nova, who reside aboard an international space station with their astronaut family from Australia. During weekdays, they attend school, while weekends are spent accompanying their parents on cosmic expeditions involving planetary exploration, star travel, and encounters with alien life forms.
Cast
- Zachary Fuller as Jet Nova
- Adelaide Tustian as Adelaide Nova
- Stephen James King as Hugo Nova
- Michelle Doake as Josie Nova
- Darren Sabadina as G9
- Rae Johnston as Janali Banks
- Ash Ricardo as Aubrina Eridani
- Christian Charisiou as Sol Erdani
- Jason Chong as Andy Ling
- Tim Harding as Avery Yu
- Mary Lascaris as Jennylyn Chu
- Angela Tran as Ziggy
Production
The series is a joint production between Australia's SLR Productions and Malaysia's Giggle Garage, while global distribution—excluding Australia—is managed by Germany's ZDF Studios. Within Australia, distribution responsibilities were undertaken by the Australian Children's Television Foundation. Financial support was provided by Screen Australia and the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS).
Pablo de la Torre directed the series, with episodic direction by Cindy Scharka and Gie Santos. Suzanne Ryan, Juhaidah Joemin, and Yasmin Jones produced the show, and voice direction was led by Jo Boag. The head writer role is filled by Thomas Duncan-Watt, a recipient of multiple AWGIE Awards. Executive producers include Suzanne Ryan and Zeno Gabing.
Release
Space Nova first aired on Australia's 9Go! on March 5, 2021. Subsequently, ABC ME broadcasted a 13-episode marathon starting April 2, 2021. A premiere event took place on April 7, 2021, hosted jointly by ABC ME and the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney. The series also became available in Singapore via Mediacorp's MeWATCH platform.
This children's series consists of 26 episodes, each approximately 24 minutes long. It is broadcast on Nine Network, ABC, and Super RTL, with worldwide distribution handled by ZDF Enterprises.
Awards
| Year | Nominee | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Thomas Duncan-Watt | AWGIE Awards | Animation | Template:Won |
| 2020 | Charlotte Rose Hamlyn | AWGIE Awards | Animation | Template:Nom |
| 2021 | John Armstrong | AWGIE Awards | Animation | Template:Won |
| 2021 | Melanie Alexander | AWGIE Awards | Animation | Template:Nom |
| 2021 | Thomas Duncan-Watt (episode "Ghost Station") | AWGIE Awards | John Hinde Award for Excellence in Science-Fiction Writing | Template:Won |
| 2024 | Charlotte Rose Hamlyn (episode "Bread Nova") | AWGIE Awards | John Hinde Award for Excellence in Science-Fiction Writing | Template:Nom |
External links
- Articles with short description
- 2020s Australian animated television series
- 2021 Australian television series debuts
- Australian children's animated action television series
- Australian children's animated adventure television series
- Malaysian children's animated adventure television series
- Malaysian children's animated comedy television series
- Australian English-language television shows
- Nine Network original programming
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation original programming