Firebuds

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Tony1173 (talk | contribs) at 19:36, 24 September 2024 (→References: Moving episodes references to new episodes page). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Jump to navigation Jump to search

Firebuds
Genre
Created byCraig Gerber
Voices of
  • Caleb Paddock
  • Declan Whaley
  • JeCobi Swain
  • Lily Sanfelippo
  • Terrence Little Gardenhigh
  • Carter Jones
  • Vivian Vencer
Theme music composerBeau Black
Opening theme"Firebuds Let's Roll", written by Beau Black & Craig Gerber
Ending theme"Firebuds on the Move" (Instrumental)
Composers
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes45
Production
Executive producerCraig Gerber
ProducerCraig Simpson
Running time24–25 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkDisney Jr.
ReleaseSeptember 21, 2022 (2022-09-21) –
present

Firebuds is an American animated comedy television series created by Craig Gerber, produced by Electric Emu Productions and Disney Television Animation. The series premiered on Disney Jr. on September 21, 2022.[1][2] In January 2023, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on November 1, 2023.[3][4] In June 2023, the series was renewed for a third season.[5]

Premise

In a world where human and talking cars co-exist, a group of kids and their rescue vehicle buddies go through the communities of Gearbox Grove and Motopolis and help keep them safe from danger.[6][7]

Characters

Main

  • Bo Bayani (voiced by Declan Whaley[8]) is a Jewish Filipino-American boy who is an aspiring firefighter. He is the leader of the Firebuds.
  • Flash Fireson (voiced by Terrence Little Gardenhigh in season one[9] and Carter Jones in season two) is Bo's firetruck vroom-mate. He gets very hyperactive, especially when rescuing people and vehicles.
  • Violet Vega-Vaughn (voiced by Vivian Vencer[10]) is a Japanese-American girl[11] who is an aspiring paramedic. She loves gymnastics and going fast.
  • Axl Ambrose (voiced by Lily Sanfelippo[12]) is Violet's ambulance vroom-mate. She loves carkour and going fast like Violet. Axl has dyscalculia.
  • Jayden Jones (voiced by JeCobi Swain[13]) is an African-American boy who is an aspiring cop. He is an inventor who loves to eat.
  • Piston Porter (voiced by Caleb Paddock[14]) is Jayden's police car vroom-mate. He loves rules and being safe.

Recurring

  • Chief Bill Bayani (voiced by Lou Diamond Phillips) is Bo's father and co-chief of the Gearbox Grove Fire Department. He is a Roman Catholic Christian Filipino man.
  • Chief Faye Fireson (voiced by Yvette Nicole Brown) is Flash's mother and co-chief of the Gearbox Grove Fire Department.
  • Beth Bayani (voiced by Melissa Rauch) is Bo's mother who is a therapist. She is a Jewish woman.
  • Floyd Fireson (voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson) is Flash's father who is a carchitect.
  • Val Vega-Vaughn (voiced by Natalie Morales) is Violet's paramedic adoptive mother.
  • Arnie Ambrose (voiced by Stephen Guarino) is Axl's ambulance father.
  • Viv Vega-Vaughn (voiced by Allison Case) is Violet's mechanic adoptive mother.
  • AJ Ambrose (voiced by Ian James Corlett) is Axl's semi-hauler father.
  • Jenna Jones (voiced by LaChanze) is Jayden's mother and Deputy Chief of the Bureau of Community Support for the Motopolis Police Department.
  • Pete Porter (voiced by Sean Kenin) is Piston's father and Jenna's M.P.D. partner.
  • Jamal Jones (voiced by Brandon Victor Dixon) is Jayden's father who is a traffic cop for the Motopolis Police Department.
  • Pam Porter (voiced by Hope Levy) is Piston's mother and Jamal's M.P.D. partner.
  • Jazzy Jones (voiced by Lauren 'Lolo' Spencer) is Jayden's younger sister with spina bifida.
  • Piper Porter (voiced by Sammi Haney) is Piston's sister and Jazzy's electric wheelchair vroom-mate.
  • June Ramirez (voiced by Tessa Espinola) is a news reporter and a friend of the Firebuds.
  • Vance (voiced by Max Mitchell) is June's vroom-mate and news camera operator.
  • Harry Haphazard (voiced by Cameron Crovetti from season one and two until the episode "Hike & Seek" and Matthew Lamb onwards) is a friend of the Firebuds and Violet's biggest fan.
  • Carly (voiced by Abigail Zoe Lewis) is Harry's vroom-mate and Axl's biggest fan.
  • Iggy Irons (voiced by Benjamin Valic) is the Firebuds' rebellious neighbor. His full name is Ignatius.
  • Rod Royce (voiced by Henry Kaufman) is Iggy's rebellious vroom-mate. His full name is Rodrick.
  • Chef Al (voiced by José Andrés) is the chef and co-owner of the Overdrive Cafe.
  • Chef Fernando (voiced by Oscar Nunez) is Chef Al's food truck vroom-mate and co-owner of the Overdrive Cafe.
  • Zip (voiced by Nylan Parthipan), Pow (voiced by Grayson Boulom), and Bang, (voiced by Gavin McCrillis) are three small rambunctious cars and brothers.
  • Marina Ramirez (voiced by Aimee Carrero) is June's mother and news reporter.
  • Vanessa (voiced by Ally Dixon) is Vance's mother and Marina's vroom-mate and news camera operator.
  • Halo (voiced by Jack Stanton) is a helicopter who's in a lot of clubs.
  • Cory (voiced by Kayden Alexander Koshelev) is Halo's vroom-mate. Cory is non-binary.
  • Bubba (voiced by Nathan Arenas) is a jet-powered dirigible. He used to be a member of the Riley Gang until they abandoned him. Now he's an ally of the Firebuds.

Villains

  • The Riley Gang are a gang of young thieves and the Firebuds' arch-enemies.
    • Wayne Riley (voiced by Atticus Shaffer) is the leader of the Riley Gang. He invents tools for his crimes and has heterochromia (green eye on the right and blue eye on the left).
    • Grant (voiced by Cleo Berry) is Wayne's vroom-mate in crime.
    • Wiley Riley (voiced by Luna Bella Zamora) is Wayne's sister and partner in crime.
    • Gauge (voiced by Kensington Tallman) is Wiley's vroom-mate in crime. She gets annoyed when people do not credit her for a crime she and Wiley commit.
  • The Wild Wheels are the sidekicks of Wiley Riley.
    • Claire and Harley are disguised motorcyclists.
    • Cruiser and Heat (voiced by Alyssa Cheatham & Jack Fisher) are Claire and Harley's vroom-mates in crime.
  • Louie Lam (voiced by Sean Kenin) is a robber who isn't that smart.
  • Throttle (voiced by Nat Faxon) is Louis' vroom-mate in crime who's favorite thing to steal is toys.
  • Scarlett (voiced by Bailee Bonic) is a girl who uses distractions to commit crimes.
  • Skid (voiced by Sabrina Glow) is Scarlett's vroom-mate who has the power to travel on land, sea, and air.

Episodes

Main article: List of Firebuds episodes

Firebuds
Genre
Created byCraig Gerber
Voices of
  • Caleb Paddock
  • Declan Whaley
  • JeCobi Swain
  • Lily Sanfelippo
  • Terrence Little Gardenhigh
  • Carter Jones
  • Vivian Vencer
Theme music composerBeau Black
Opening theme"Firebuds Let's Roll", written by Beau Black & Craig Gerber
Ending theme"Firebuds on the Move" (Instrumental)
Composers
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes45
Production
Executive producerCraig Gerber
ProducerCraig Simpson
Running time24–25 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkDisney Jr.
ReleaseSeptember 21, 2022 (2022-09-21) –
present

Firebuds is an American animated comedy television series created by Craig Gerber, produced by Electric Emu Productions and Disney Television Animation. The series premiered on Disney Jr. on September 21, 2022.[15][16] In January 2023, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on November 1, 2023.[17][18] In June 2023, the series was renewed for a third season.[19]

Premise

In a world where human and talking cars co-exist, a group of kids and their rescue vehicle buddies go through the communities of Gearbox Grove and Motopolis and help keep them safe from danger.[20][21]

Characters

Main

  • Bo Bayani (voiced by Declan Whaley[8]) is a Jewish Filipino-American boy who is an aspiring firefighter. He is the leader of the Firebuds.
  • Flash Fireson (voiced by Terrence Little Gardenhigh in season one[9] and Carter Jones in season two) is Bo's firetruck vroom-mate. He gets very hyperactive, especially when rescuing people and vehicles.
  • Violet Vega-Vaughn (voiced by Vivian Vencer[10]) is a Japanese-American girl[22] who is an aspiring paramedic. She loves gymnastics and going fast.
  • Axl Ambrose (voiced by Lily Sanfelippo[12]) is Violet's ambulance vroom-mate. She loves carkour and going fast like Violet. Axl has dyscalculia.
  • Jayden Jones (voiced by JeCobi Swain[13]) is an African-American boy who is an aspiring cop. He is an inventor who loves to eat.
  • Piston Porter (voiced by Caleb Paddock[14]) is Jayden's police car vroom-mate. He loves rules and being safe.

Recurring

  • Chief Bill Bayani (voiced by Lou Diamond Phillips) is Bo's father and co-chief of the Gearbox Grove Fire Department. He is a Roman Catholic Christian Filipino man.
  • Chief Faye Fireson (voiced by Yvette Nicole Brown) is Flash's mother and co-chief of the Gearbox Grove Fire Department.
  • Beth Bayani (voiced by Melissa Rauch) is Bo's mother who is a therapist. She is a Jewish woman.
  • Floyd Fireson (voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson) is Flash's father who is a carchitect.
  • Val Vega-Vaughn (voiced by Natalie Morales) is Violet's paramedic adoptive mother.
  • Arnie Ambrose (voiced by Stephen Guarino) is Axl's ambulance father.
  • Viv Vega-Vaughn (voiced by Allison Case) is Violet's mechanic adoptive mother.
  • AJ Ambrose (voiced by Ian James Corlett) is Axl's semi-hauler father.
  • Jenna Jones (voiced by LaChanze) is Jayden's mother and Deputy Chief of the Bureau of Community Support for the Motopolis Police Department.
  • Pete Porter (voiced by Sean Kenin) is Piston's father and Jenna's M.P.D. partner.
  • Jamal Jones (voiced by Brandon Victor Dixon) is Jayden's father who is a traffic cop for the Motopolis Police Department.
  • Pam Porter (voiced by Hope Levy) is Piston's mother and Jamal's M.P.D. partner.
  • Jazzy Jones (voiced by Lauren 'Lolo' Spencer) is Jayden's younger sister with spina bifida.
  • Piper Porter (voiced by Sammi Haney) is Piston's sister and Jazzy's electric wheelchair vroom-mate.
  • June Ramirez (voiced by Tessa Espinola) is a news reporter and a friend of the Firebuds.
  • Vance (voiced by Max Mitchell) is June's vroom-mate and news camera operator.
  • Harry Haphazard (voiced by Cameron Crovetti from season one and two until the episode "Hike & Seek" and Matthew Lamb onwards) is a friend of the Firebuds and Violet's biggest fan.
  • Carly (voiced by Abigail Zoe Lewis) is Harry's vroom-mate and Axl's biggest fan.
  • Iggy Irons (voiced by Benjamin Valic) is the Firebuds' rebellious neighbor. His full name is Ignatius.
  • Rod Royce (voiced by Henry Kaufman) is Iggy's rebellious vroom-mate. His full name is Rodrick.
  • Chef Al (voiced by José Andrés) is the chef and co-owner of the Overdrive Cafe.
  • Chef Fernando (voiced by Oscar Nunez) is Chef Al's food truck vroom-mate and co-owner of the Overdrive Cafe.
  • Zip (voiced by Nylan Parthipan), Pow (voiced by Grayson Boulom), and Bang, (voiced by Gavin McCrillis) are three small rambunctious cars and brothers.
  • Marina Ramirez (voiced by Aimee Carrero) is June's mother and news reporter.
  • Vanessa (voiced by Ally Dixon) is Vance's mother and Marina's vroom-mate and news camera operator.
  • Halo (voiced by Jack Stanton) is a helicopter who's in a lot of clubs.
  • Cory (voiced by Kayden Alexander Koshelev) is Halo's vroom-mate. Cory is non-binary.
  • Bubba (voiced by Nathan Arenas) is a jet-powered dirigible. He used to be a member of the Riley Gang until they abandoned him. Now he's an ally of the Firebuds.

Villains

  • The Riley Gang are a gang of young thieves and the Firebuds' arch-enemies.
    • Wayne Riley (voiced by Atticus Shaffer) is the leader of the Riley Gang. He invents tools for his crimes and has heterochromia (green eye on the right and blue eye on the left).
    • Grant (voiced by Cleo Berry) is Wayne's vroom-mate in crime.
    • Wiley Riley (voiced by Luna Bella Zamora) is Wayne's sister and partner in crime.
    • Gauge (voiced by Kensington Tallman) is Wiley's vroom-mate in crime. She gets annoyed when people do not credit her for a crime she and Wiley commit.
  • The Wild Wheels are the sidekicks of Wiley Riley.
    • Claire and Harley are disguised motorcyclists.
    • Cruiser and Heat (voiced by Alyssa Cheatham & Jack Fisher) are Claire and Harley's vroom-mates in crime.
  • Louie Lam (voiced by Sean Kenin) is a robber who isn't that smart.
  • Throttle (voiced by Nat Faxon) is Louis' vroom-mate in crime who's favorite thing to steal is toys.
  • Scarlett (voiced by Bailee Bonic) is a girl who uses distractions to commit crimes.
  • Skid (voiced by Sabrina Glow) is Scarlett's vroom-mate who has the power to travel on land, sea, and air.

Episodes

Main article: List of Firebuds episodes

Template loop detected: List of Firebuds episodes

Release

Firebuds premiered on Disney Jr. on September 21, 2022.[23][24] It was later made available to stream on Disney+.[25][26]

Reception

Critical response

Alex Reif of Laughing Place asserted, "Firebuds teaches kids that the colorful vehicles with lights and sounds that enchant them on the roads have an important job to do. They can do their part by following the rules and playing safe. And when someone needs help, offer a hand if you're able. While the show isn't the first to tackle this same theme, it sets itself apart by including kids as both relatable humans and fun vehicles, and it is more reflective of the world we live in today to inspire the next generation of forward thinkers."[27] Ashley Moulton of Common Sense Media gave the series a grade of three out of five stars, complimented the educational value, saying the series teaches responsibility, and praised the positive messages and role models, stating the characters demonstrate teamwork and friendliness.[28]

Accolades

Firebuds received nominations for Outstanding Children's Programming at the 34th and the 35th GLAAD Media Awards.[29][30][31]

In other media

Books

In June 2023, Disney Publishing Worldwide released a picture book inspired by the television series titled Firebuds: Meet the Firebuds.[32][33] In September 2023, Disney Publishing Worldwide released a Christmas-themed picture book titled Firebuds: The Christmas Car-Sled Race.[34]

Live show

In 2023, the characters from Firebuds appeared in the touring live-action arena show Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza.[35][36][37]

Notes

References

  1. ^ "Alice! Mickey! Pooh! Spidey! Disney Junior Announces Slate of New Original Series and Shorts, Along With Returning Franchises, Debuting Across Disney+ and Disney Junior Platforms Through 2024 at First-Ever Disney Junior Fun Fest" (Press release). Disney Branded Television. April 29, 2022. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2022 – via The Futon Critic.
  2. ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (October 28, 2021). "Disney Junior Greenlights Series About First Responders From 'Sofia the First' Creator Craig Gerber (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on October 28, 2021. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
  3. ^ "Disney Branded Television Orders Season Two Pickups for New Disney Junior Series "Firebuds," "Superkitties" and "Pupstruction"" (Press release). Disney Branded Television. January 13, 2023. Retrieved January 13, 2023 – via The Futon Critic.
  4. ^ Kennedy, Tricia (October 11, 2023). "Season 2 of Disney Junior's Animated Series "Firebuds" Premieres November 1st". LaughingPlace.com. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  5. ^ "Disney Branded Television and Disney EMEA Original Productions Celebrate Next 100 Years of Disney Animated Storytelling at Annecy International Animation Film Festival" (Press release). Disney Branded Television. June 13, 2023. Retrieved June 13, 2023 – via The Futon Critic.
  6. ^ Ellis, Sydni (September 15, 2022). "Exclusive: Kid First Responders Rescue Puppies In Disney's Cute New Series 'Firebuds'". Romper. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  7. ^ Starks, Tiara (March 9, 2023). "What is Disney Junior's Firebuds about?". FanSided. Archived from the original on August 15, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  8. ^ a b "Voice Of Bo – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Archived from the original on August 16, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2023. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  9. ^ a b "Voice Of Flash – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Archived from the original on August 16, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2023. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  10. ^ a b "Voice Of Violet – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Archived from the original on August 16, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2023. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  11. ^ "February 2024 Programming Highlights". Disney General Entertainment Content Press. January 18, 2024. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  12. ^ a b "Voice Of Axl – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Archived from the original on August 16, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2023. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  13. ^ a b "Voice Of Jayden – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Archived from the original on August 16, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2023. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  14. ^ a b "Voice Of Piston – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Archived from the original on August 16, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2023. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  15. ^ "Alice! Mickey! Pooh! Spidey! Disney Junior Announces Slate of New Original Series and Shorts, Along With Returning Franchises, Debuting Across Disney+ and Disney Junior Platforms Through 2024 at First-Ever Disney Junior Fun Fest" (Press release). Disney Branded Television. April 29, 2022. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2022 – via The Futon Critic.
  16. ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (October 28, 2021). "Disney Junior Greenlights Series About First Responders From 'Sofia the First' Creator Craig Gerber (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on October 28, 2021. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
  17. ^ "Disney Branded Television Orders Season Two Pickups for New Disney Junior Series "Firebuds," "Superkitties" and "Pupstruction"" (Press release). Disney Branded Television. January 13, 2023. Retrieved January 13, 2023 – via The Futon Critic.
  18. ^ Kennedy, Tricia (October 11, 2023). "Season 2 of Disney Junior's Animated Series "Firebuds" Premieres November 1st". LaughingPlace.com. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  19. ^ "Disney Branded Television and Disney EMEA Original Productions Celebrate Next 100 Years of Disney Animated Storytelling at Annecy International Animation Film Festival" (Press release). Disney Branded Television. June 13, 2023. Retrieved June 13, 2023 – via The Futon Critic.
  20. ^ Ellis, Sydni (September 15, 2022). "Exclusive: Kid First Responders Rescue Puppies In Disney's Cute New Series 'Firebuds'". Romper. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  21. ^ Starks, Tiara (March 9, 2023). "What is Disney Junior's Firebuds about?". FanSided. Archived from the original on August 15, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  22. ^ "February 2024 Programming Highlights". Disney General Entertainment Content Press. January 18, 2024. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  23. ^ Petski, Denise (April 29, 2022). "John Stamos To Voice Iron Man In 'Spidey and His Amazing Friends' Season 2; New Disney Jr. Programming Slate Unveiled". Deadline. Archived from the original on June 29, 2022. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  24. ^ Humphrey, Julia (August 16, 2022). ""Weird Al" Yankovic, Padma Lakshmi, Melissa Rauch & More Join Cast of Disney's 'Firebuds'". Collider. Archived from the original on August 15, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  25. ^ Mills, Rebecca (September 19, 2022). "Season 3 of Harley Quinn ended in a perfectly imperfect way". FanSided. Archived from the original on August 15, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  26. ^ Brajer, Jessica (August 23, 2022). "Best TV Series Coming to Disney+ in September 2022". MovieWeb. Archived from the original on September 28, 2022. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  27. ^ Reif, Alex (September 20, 2022). "TV Review: Disney Junior's "Firebuds" Uses Community Helper Vehicles to Teach Musical Lessons About Safety and Inclusivity". LaughingPlace.com. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  28. ^ Moulton, Ashley. "Firebuds TV Review | Common Sense Media". Common Sense Media. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  29. ^ "The Nominees for the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards". GLAAD. January 17, 2023. Archived from the original on February 11, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  30. ^ Complex, Valerie (January 18, 2023). "GLAAD Announces Nominees For The 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 13, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  31. ^ Pedersen, Erik (January 17, 2024). "GLAAD Media Awards Nominations Revealed". Deadline. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  32. ^ "Firebuds: Meet the Firebuds". Disney Publishing Worldwide. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  33. ^ "World of Reading: Firebuds: Meet the Firebuds by Disney Books: 9781368074025 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books". Penguin Random House. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  34. ^ "Firebuds: The Christmas Car-Sled Race: 9781368074018 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books". Penguin Random House. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  35. ^ "Spidey and His Amazing Friends Return For 'Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza'". Marvel.com. May 10, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  36. ^ KCBD Staff (May 9, 2023). "Disney Junior Live on Tour: Costume Palooza arrives at the Buddy Holly Hall November 11". KCBD. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  37. ^ Kennedy, Tricia (May 9, 2023). ""Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza" Will Hit the Road Again This Year Starting September 1st". LaughingPlace.com. Retrieved September 6, 2023.

Cite error: A list-defined reference named "Copyright Office" is not used in the content (see the help page).
Cite error: A list-defined reference named "Disney General Entertainment Content Press" is not used in the content (see the help page).
Cite error: A list-defined reference named "ustvdb" is not used in the content (see the help page).

Cite error: A list-defined reference named "ustvdb2" is not used in the content (see the help page).

Release

Firebuds premiered on Disney Jr. on September 21, 2022.[1][2] It was later made available to stream on Disney+.[3][4]

Reception

Critical response

Alex Reif of Laughing Place asserted, "Firebuds teaches kids that the colorful vehicles with lights and sounds that enchant them on the roads have an important job to do. They can do their part by following the rules and playing safe. And when someone needs help, offer a hand if you're able. While the show isn't the first to tackle this same theme, it sets itself apart by including kids as both relatable humans and fun vehicles, and it is more reflective of the world we live in today to inspire the next generation of forward thinkers."[5] Ashley Moulton of Common Sense Media gave the series a grade of three out of five stars, complimented the educational value, saying the series teaches responsibility, and praised the positive messages and role models, stating the characters demonstrate teamwork and friendliness.[6]

Accolades

Firebuds received nominations for Outstanding Children's Programming at the 34th and the 35th GLAAD Media Awards.[7][8][9]

In other media

Books

In June 2023, Disney Publishing Worldwide released a picture book inspired by the television series titled Firebuds: Meet the Firebuds.[10][11] In September 2023, Disney Publishing Worldwide released a Christmas-themed picture book titled Firebuds: The Christmas Car-Sled Race.[12]

Live show

In 2023, the characters from Firebuds appeared in the touring live-action arena show Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza.[13][14][15]

Notes

References

  1. ^ Petski, Denise (April 29, 2022). "John Stamos To Voice Iron Man In 'Spidey and His Amazing Friends' Season 2; New Disney Jr. Programming Slate Unveiled". Deadline. Archived from the original on June 29, 2022. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ Humphrey, Julia (August 16, 2022). ""Weird Al" Yankovic, Padma Lakshmi, Melissa Rauch & More Join Cast of Disney's 'Firebuds'". Collider. Archived from the original on August 15, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  3. ^ Mills, Rebecca (September 19, 2022). "Season 3 of Harley Quinn ended in a perfectly imperfect way". FanSided. Archived from the original on August 15, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  4. ^ Brajer, Jessica (August 23, 2022). "Best TV Series Coming to Disney+ in September 2022". MovieWeb. Archived from the original on September 28, 2022. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  5. ^ Reif, Alex (September 20, 2022). "TV Review: Disney Junior's "Firebuds" Uses Community Helper Vehicles to Teach Musical Lessons About Safety and Inclusivity". LaughingPlace.com. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  6. ^ Moulton, Ashley. "Firebuds TV Review | Common Sense Media". Common Sense Media. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  7. ^ "The Nominees for the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards". GLAAD. January 17, 2023. Archived from the original on February 11, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  8. ^ Complex, Valerie (January 18, 2023). "GLAAD Announces Nominees For The 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 13, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  9. ^ Pedersen, Erik (January 17, 2024). "GLAAD Media Awards Nominations Revealed". Deadline. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  10. ^ "Firebuds: Meet the Firebuds". Disney Publishing Worldwide. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  11. ^ "World of Reading: Firebuds: Meet the Firebuds by Disney Books: 9781368074025 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books". Penguin Random House. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  12. ^ "Firebuds: The Christmas Car-Sled Race: 9781368074018 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books". Penguin Random House. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  13. ^ "Spidey and His Amazing Friends Return For 'Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza'". Marvel.com. May 10, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  14. ^ KCBD Staff (May 9, 2023). "Disney Junior Live on Tour: Costume Palooza arrives at the Buddy Holly Hall November 11". KCBD. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  15. ^ Kennedy, Tricia (May 9, 2023). ""Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza" Will Hit the Road Again This Year Starting September 1st". LaughingPlace.com. Retrieved September 6, 2023.

Cite error: A list-defined reference named "Copyright Office" is not used in the content (see the help page).
Cite error: A list-defined reference named "Disney General Entertainment Content Press" is not used in the content (see the help page).
Cite error: A list-defined reference named "ustvdb" is not used in the content (see the help page).

Cite error: A list-defined reference named "ustvdb2" is not used in the content (see the help page).
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Firebuds&oldid=1247544184"