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A new ‘Total Dramarama’ special is coming to Cartoon Network US and Canada

Fresh TV, Cake, Cartoon Network Canada and Cartoon Network US have teamed up on a new Total Dramarama special, “A Very Special Special That’s Quite Special.” The 40 minute adventure premieres on Cartoon Network US on 15 April at 10 am ET/PT and on Cartoon Network and Teletoon+ in Canada on 22 April at 7 pm ET/PT.

The story follows our the troublesome toddlers on another hilarious and unpredictable escapade. After Duncan destroys their daycare using an unsafe driving app, Chef decides to spend the generous cash settlement on an all-singing, all-dancing cross-country adventure to the infamous Sir Splashalot’s waterpark, where an accidental mix up with a lunchbox, sees our pint-sized heroes chasing gangsters, tech barons and bickering aliens in an attempt to obtain a mysterious and powerful crystalline hashtag!

Aimed at six to 11-year olds, Total Dramarama, the prequel to the multi-award-winning Total Drama franchise, first launched on Cartoon Network US and Teletoon (now Cartoon Network Canada) in 2018, rolling out on the channel in German-speaking territories, Benelux, Eastern Europe, APAC and Latin America. International broadcasters also include PopTV in the UK, Teletoon and Canal + in France, K2 and DeA Kids in Italy, Super3 in Spain, ABC in Australia and Noga in Israel. Following the series’ premiere around the world, two more seasons were produced, bringing the total number of episodes to 156.

Total Dramarama is created by Tom McGillis and Jennifer Pertsch. It is produced by family entertainment company Fresh TV, in association with Corus Entertainment’s Cartoon Network Canada and Cartoon Network US. It is distributed internationally by kids’ entertainment company Cake.

CAKE seals new deals for Season Two and Three of ‘Total Dramarama’

If you have six to 11 year olds, we’ve got some news concerning their favourite animated comedy, Total Dramarama. Leading kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE has announced key sales on Fresh TV’s Total Dramarama, the prequel to the multi-award-winning franchise Total Drama.

Total Dramarama ages down the original Total Drama’s teen characters into troublesome toddlers. The series first launched on Cartoon Network U.S. and TELETOON in 2018 and was an instant hit. It is created by Tom McGillis and Jennifer Pertsch, produced by Fresh TV, and distributed internationally by CAKE.

“We are excited with the reception Total Dramarama has received from the international market. The roll out in multiple regions and territories is testament to the ongoing successful performance of the franchise and we are looking forward to the latest instalment premiering later this year,’’ said CAKE head of Sales Bianca Rodriguez.

Following season one’s strong debut, deals have been closed for season two and three with Warner Media for German-speaking territories like Benelux, Eastern Europe, APAC, and Latin America. The same has been done with PopTV in the UK, K2 and DeAkids in Italy, and Super 3 in Spain. Additionally, Canal+ France and ABC Australia have signed up for Season Two.

The latest season introduces two more Total Drama characters, Sugar and Lightning who return as tiny versions of themselves to join Owen, Courtney, Duncan, Izzy, Beth, Leshawna and the rest of the gang. Watch them and become a part of their journey as they run riot under the slapdash supervision of Chef Hatchet!

Season three is set to premiere on Cartoon Network U.S. and TELETOON in Canada mid-year 2021 and brings the total number of episodes up to 156.

S2 of animated reality series ‘Total Drama Island’ to premier on CN and HBO Max

No parents. No phones. No mercy – the world’s most hilarious reality show is back and better than ever. CAKE in collaboration with Fresh TV as producer, announced that Total Drama Island is back with two seasons, and is all set to get premiered on HBO Max and Cartoon Network in the US. The two new seasons will consist of 26 half hour episodes of the hit animated reality show.

The long-awaited return revisits the original Total Drama Island format while introducing an updated cast of quirky, iconic teen contestants, as they face hard core competition, brutal eliminations and more drama than ever before!

Returning as host, Chris McLean is accompanied by the camp’s favourite, Chef Hatchet, as they challenge contestants to embark on even more action-filled adventures. Taking place in the run-down Camp Wawanakwa, contestants must give it their all as they compete in extreme baking, TikToking, drag racing and “disaster and horror movie inspired challenges” for a chance to win the one million dollar prize.

Fresh TV President Tom McGillis said, “Total Drama Island is the most exciting show we’ve ever worked on. Bringing a whole new generation of campers to life is a dream come true.”

CAKE CCO & managing director Ed Galton said, “After fourteen years, we felt the time was right to revisit the island and introduce a whole new audience to Camp Wawanakwa with a new cast of unforgettable characters representing today’s teens.”

Paying homage to both classic and present-day reality shows, Total Drama Island promises once again to take reality TV to the next level with insane competitions, major intrigue and brutally honest confessions that are guaranteed to delight fans everywhere!

The first animated reality series for tweens Total Drama Island first launched in 2007 and became an instant phenomenon leading to six additional seasons and a multi-award-winning franchise, which continues to air successfully worldwide, attracting an active fan following.

Created by Tom McGillis and Jennifer Pertsch, Total Drama Island is produced by Fresh TV and distributed internationally by CAKE.

CAKE and Fresh TV announce ‘Total Dramarama’ season three

Kids’ entertainment company, CAKE and award-winning Canadian producer Fresh TV have greenlit a third season of Total Dramarama, the prequel to the multi-award-winning franchise Total Drama.

The companies also announced that 52 new adventure episodes are in production currently and are set to premiere on Cartoon Network US and TELETOON in Canada mid-year 2021.

Aimed at six to 11 year olds, Total Dramarama features teen characters and troublesome toddlers from its original Total Drama. In this latest season, two more Total Drama characters, Sugar and Lightning will return as tiny versions of themselves to join Owen, Courtney, Duncan, Izzy, Beth, Leshawna and the rest of the gang, as they run riot under the slapdash supervision of Chef Hatchet!

CAKE CCO and managing director Ed Galton said, “Three seasons in three years! This has been an incredible journey for Total Dramarama and the ongoing Fresh TV-TELETOON-Cartoon Network-CAKE partnership. Together, we are delighted to introduce the latest instalment of this successful franchise. With two more toddlers joining daycare, the stories promise to be more hilarious and outrageous than ever!”

First launched on Cartoon Network US and TELETOON in 2018, Total Dramarama was an instant hit with the kids. The second season premiered earlier this spring and ranks third among all Cartoon Network shows (year-to-date), based on reach, with kids aged six to 11.

Total Dramarama was rolled out on Cartoon Network in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, Eastern Europe, Latin America and APAC. International broadcasters include POP in the UK Teletoon and Canal + in France, K2 and DeA Kids in Italy, Super3 in Spain, ABC in Australia and Noga in Israel.

Created by Tom McGillis and Jennifer Pertsch, Total Dramarama is produced by Fresh TV, in association with TELETOON and Cartoon Network US and distributed internationally by CAKE.

Cake and Fresh TV announce second season of ‘Total Dramarama’

Leading kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE along with award-winning Canadian producer, Fresh TV have announced a second season of Total Dramarama.

This announcement comes after the commitment from Cartoon Network US and TELETOON. 52 episodes of new adventures are already in production following the series’ premiere on both channels, last autumn.

Total Dramarama, a prequel to the original Total Drama series, re-introduces original Total Drama characters as toddlers and places them in a daycare centre. With their fully-formed teen personalities still intact, Owen, Courtney, Duncan, Izzy, Beth and Leshawna are wise beyond their years and are able to outsmart Chef at every turn in a hilarious series of unpredictable adventures!

A multi-award-winning franchise from creators Tom McGillis and Jennifer Pertsch, Total Drama first premiered in 2007 with Total Drama Island. The first animated reality series for tweens aired in over 260 countries. 12 years later, Total Drama continues to be a quite popular, garnering a huge fan following from all over the world.

CAKE CCO and managing director, Ed Galton said, “Cartoon Network and TELETOON coming on board so soon after season one’s premiere, is a true testament to the strong performance of the series. Congratulations to the team at Fresh TV!”

Total Dramarama is produced by Fresh TV, in association with TELETOON and Cartoon Network US and distributed internationally by CAKE.