Chip Chilla

2023 American TV series or program
  • Eric Branscum
  • Ethan Nicolle
Story by
  • Eric Branscum
  • Ethan Nicolle
  • Frank J. Fleming
Voices of
  • Rob Schneider (episodes 1-12)
  • James Arnold Taylor (episode 13-present)
Country of originUnited StatesOriginal languageEnglishNo. of seasons2No. of episodes23ProductionRunning time
  • 8 minutes
  • 15 minutes ("The Thanksgiving Holiday Special" only)
  • 9 minutes ("The Tale of Potato Chip" only)
Production companyMatchbox HeroOriginal releaseNetworkBentkeyReleaseOctober 16, 2023 (2023-10-16) –
present (present)

Chip Chilla (originally titled Chilla Time)[1] is an American animated television series created by Eric Branscum and Ethan Nicolle that premiered on Bentkey on October 16, 2023.[2][3][4][5][6] The show has been described as a "right-wing rip-off of Bluey".[2][7][8] A second season was released on April 6, 2024.[9]

Synopsis

Chip Chilla follows Chip, a chinchilla who lives with his homeschooling family, and learning about the world around him.

Cast

  • Josiah Hidalgo as Chip Chilla
  • Lucy Capri as Charla Chilla
  • Deacon Branscum as Chubbly Chilla
  • Laura Osnes as Chinny Chilla
  • Rob Schneider (episodes 1-12) James Arnold Taylor (episode 13-present) as Chum Chum Chilla
  • Travis Ariza as Arnie Dillo
  • Rockne Moenkhoff as Greg Guinea Pig
  • Jeremy Boreing as Captain Brontor
  • Matt Walsh as Tyrant Rex
  • John Bentley as Buck Rabbit
  • Brett Cooper as Ellen Squirrel
  • Rich Little as Chupie Chilla
  • Chonda Pierce as Yaya Chilla
  • Taylor Smitherman as Andy Cat
  • Isaiah Dolan as Alex Bunny
  • Everett Good as Mike Mouse
  • Elira Zorelle as Pookey Hedgehog

Episodes

Season 1 (2023)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release dateProd.
code
11"To the Moon"Dante TumminelloFrank J. FlemingOctober 16, 2023 (2023-10-16)TBA
22"Extra! Extra!"Rod DouglasFrank J. FlemingOctober 16, 2023 (2023-10-16)TBA
33"Dr. FrankenChip"Rod DouglasFrank J. FlemingOctober 16, 2023 (2023-10-16)TBA
44"Chilla Swap"Cassidy StoneEthan NicolleOctober 16, 2023 (2023-10-16)TBA
55"The Three Chillateers"Cassidy StoneEric BranscumOctober 16, 2023 (2023-10-16)TBA
66"Chillympics"Jordan BattlePatrick GreenOctober 16, 2023 (2023-10-16)TBA
77"Ahab Goes Bananas"Rod Douglas & Dante TumminelloEthan NicolleOctober 16, 2023 (2023-10-16)TBA
88"Community Garage Sale Day"Rod DouglasEric BranscumOctober 16, 2023 (2023-10-16)TBA
99"Chip's Odyssey"Clay Song & Jordan BattleEthan NicolleOctober 16, 2023 (2023-10-16)TBA
1010"President Charla"Rod DouglasEric BranscumOctober 16, 2023 (2023-10-16)TBA
1111"The Fall of Room"Cassidy StoneFrank J. FlemingOctober 16, 2023 (2023-10-16)TBA
1212"Snow Battle"Cassidy StoneFrank J. FlemingOctober 16, 2023 (2023-10-16)TBA
1313"The Thanksgiving Holiday Special"Cassidy StoneEric BranscumNovember 18, 2023 (2023-11-18)TBA

Season 2 (2024)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release dateProd.
code
141"The Truth"Jason DorfEric BranscumApril 6, 2024 (2024-04-06)TBA
152"All About the Benjamins"Clay SongFrank J. FlemingApril 13, 2024 (2024-04-13)TBA
163"Robinson Chipcrusoe"Cassidy StoneEric BranscumApril 20, 2024 (2024-04-20)TBA
174"Connect the Stars"Clay SongEric BranscumApril 27, 2024 (2024-04-27)TBA
185"The Snow-Kay Corral"Tamal HanleyEthan NicolleMay 4, 2024 (2024-05-04)TBA
196"Eggstreme Sports"Cassidy StoneFrank J. FlemingMay 11, 2024 (2024-05-11)TBA
207"Ninja Time"Tamal HanleyFrank J. FlemingMay 18, 2024 (2024-05-18)TBA
218"The Sheriff of Chippingham"Jason DorfEthan NicolleMay 25, 2024 (2024-05-25)TBA
229"The Cupcake Factory"Clay SongPatrick GreenJune 1, 2024 (2024-06-01)TBA
2310"The Tale of Potato Chip"Mike KunkelEthan NicolleJune 8, 2024 (2024-06-08)TBA

Reception

Chip Chilla was criticized by journalists, seeing it as a blatant, inferior right-wing rip-off of Bluey.[2][3][4][5][6] Janine Israel of The Guardian described the show as "a bit dull, at least for this adult [Israel]", at its worst and remarked on how its portrayal as gender roles is more traditional than Bluey's.[2]

References

  1. ^ https://twitter.com/DailyWireEnt/status/1520885801780977665
  2. ^ a b c d Israel, Janine; Harmon, Steph; Harmon, Janine Israel explains it to Steph (2023-10-17). "Is new kids' show Chip Chilla a 'blatant Bluey knock-off' for conservatives?". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
  3. ^ a b Lang, Jamie (2022-07-01). "Daily Wire's New Animated Show 'Chip Chilla' Aims To Rival 'Woke' Cartoons". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
  4. ^ a b Kois, Dan (2023-10-24). "I Watched All of the Daily Wire's New Children's Shows So You Don't Have To". Slate. ISSN 1091-2339. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
  5. ^ a b "Look out, Disney! Right-wing media site touts "anti-woke" kids' show about homeschooled chinchillas". Queerty. 2022-08-10. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
  6. ^ a b "Rob Schneider To Star in Daily Wire Kids Show About Homeschooling Chinchillas". Rare. 2022-11-18. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
  7. ^ Ana Valens (December 20, 2023). "Turns Out a 'Conservative Bluey Rip-Off' Is Just as Bad as You'd Think". The Mary Sue. Retrieved 23 July 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ Michael Idato (November 17, 2023). "America's right has ripped off Bluey as it takes on Disney's dominance". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 23 July 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ^ "Chip Chilla | Official Season 2 Trailer | @Bentkeyofficial". YouTube. 2 April 2024.
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