Stillwater (TV series)
Television series
by Jon J. Muth
- James Sie
- Judah Mackey
- Eva Ariel Binder
- Tucker Chandler
- Kishi Bashi
- Toby Chu
- United States
- France
- Sidonie Dumas
- Christophe Riandee
- Terry Kalagian
- Nicolas Atlan
- Iole Lucchese
- Caitlin Friedman
- Jef Kaminsky
- Rob Hoegee
- Jun Falkenstein (season 3)
- Cary Silver
- Alex Soto (seasons 1–2)
- Jack Paulson
- Jill Calhoun (seasons 1–2)
- Robert Anich (season 3)
- Scholastic Entertainment
- Gaumont Animation
May 19, 2023 (2023-05-19)
Stillwater is an animated children's television series based on the Zen book series by Jon J. Muth. The series premiered on December 4, 2020 on Apple TV+. The second season premiered on March 18, 2022,[1] while the third season was released on May 19, 2023.[2]
Cast and characters
- James Sie as Stillwater
- Judah Mackey as Karl, Baby Bunny
- Eva Ariel Binder as Addy
- Tucker Chandler as Michael
- Nara Thompson as Koo, Fox Neighbor, Maria
- Sydney Thomas as Maya, Mouse
- Kari Wahlgren as Telly, Ms. Salamander, Mama Bird, Mama Bunny, Raccoon
- Isla Farris as Asha, Pratima
- Fryda Wolff as Cosmo Kora, Wise Wolf, Delia, Nancy, Antonia, Spider Monkey 1
- Fred Tatasciore as Janitor, Mayor, Friend, Jacque, Bear, Rat Guest 2, Father, Lynx Pedestrian #2
- Della Saba as Concert Master, Owl, Polly, Judge, Mistress Mabel
- Jakari Fraser as Raccoon Student, Older Brother, Warthog, Kai
- Rylee Alazraqui as Emma, Hazel, Little Whiskelson, Young Daughter
- Vivienne Rutherford as Rabbit Child, Heather
- Robbie Daymond as Apprentice, Hawk, Gulik, Hare, Spider Monkey 2
- Eric Bauza as Fox Student, Traveler, Dog Neighbor, Octopus, Dario
- Dino Andrade as Attendant, Cal, Frog Craftsman
- Salli Saffioti as Mrs. O'Brien, Yak Neighbor, Surfer Neighbor, Rio, Teacher
- Connor Andrade as Nolan, Joey
- Pierce Kang as Leo
- Kyra Lyn as Molly
- Sawyer Jones as Archie, Julio, Harry Bunny
- Phil LaMarr as Cosmo Kane, Fancy Man, Beekeeper
- Jolene Kim as Artist #1, Master Tanuki
- Andre Robinson as Egret, Kel, Gosling
- Jennifer Hale as Dragon, Villager, Cal, Master Chu, Villager 2
- Stephanie Sheh as Nani, Customer, Hannah
- Sirena Irwin as Fish, Dottie, Odette
- Remi Tuckman as Student, Little Brother
- Toks Olagundoye as Mother Manatee, Empress, Fancy Woman
- Ike Amadi as Jimmy, Ikkyu, Artist #2
- Alastair Duncan as Angus, Goose
- Sunil Malhotra as Llama, Arjun
- Kimberly Brooks as Daisy, Dahlia
- Glynn Turman as Mr. Morgan
- Julie Nathanson as Yvonne, Katya
- Jennie Kwan as Ami, Deer Pedestrian #1, Bear Pedestrian #3
- Antonio Raul Garcia as Lucas, Carlitos
- Carlos Alazraqui as Felipe, Javier, Santiago
- Aleks Le as Contestant 1, Grandson
- Jeanne Sakata as Aunt Sally, Obaachan
- Camden Brooks as Bryan, Lion Cub
- Caleb Jeon as Tommy
- Tom Kenny as Lloyd, Mr. Mudskipper
- Gregory Cruz as Astronomer, Master Builder
- Jane Carr as Grandma, Royal Advisor
- Bahia Watson as Mother Gull, Nina
- Carter Chee as Tommy
- Jeff Bennett as Tortoise, Roadrunner
- Max Mittelman as Joku, Villager 1
- Cassandra Lee Morris as Ying
- Danny Jacobs as Kato
- Kerstin Julia Dietrich as Katya
- Andy Daly as Mr. Whiskerton
- Nazneen Contractor as Queen Tortoise, Hedgehog Guest 1
- Max Mitchell as Narrator
- Pele Liliko'i Howe as Min
- Yuri Lowenthal as Drip, August
- Keith Ferguson as Drop, Stork Neighbor
- Larissa Gallagher as Marina, Mama Roo, Kangaroo Neighbors
- Lauren Tom as Mrs. Wilson
- Dora Dolphin as Maddy
- Juliet Donenfeld as Young Manatee, Gull Sibling
- Izaac Wang as Gull Chick
- Cherise Boothe as Bandleader
- Doug Erholtz as Benjamin, Art Critic
- Mia Akemi Brown as Older Sister
- Jessica Mikayla as Laney
- Kinza Khan as Kiran, Skunk Student
- Thea Saccoliti as Piper
- Kinza Syed Khan as Kiran
- Malachi Josiah White as Darrell
Episodes
Series overview
| Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First released | Last released | |||
| 1 | 13 | December 4, 2020 (2020-12-04) | December 3, 2021 (2021-12-03) | |
| 2 | 7 | March 18, 2022 (2022-03-18) | April 15, 2022 (2022-04-15) | |
| 3 | 10 | May 19, 2023 (2023-05-19) | ||
Season 1 (2020–21)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title [3] | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "The Impossible Dream" "Stuck in the Rain" | Jun Falkenstein | Rob Hoegee | December 4, 2020 (2020-12-04) |
| 2 | 2 | "Gift of Compassion" "Larger Than Life" | Amber Tornquist Hollinger & Jun Falkenstein | Rob Hoegee & Craig Lewis | December 4, 2020 (2020-12-04) |
| 3 | 3 | "Soaked" "A Perfect Fit" | Jun Falkenstein & Roy Burdine & Amber Tornquist Hollinger | Denise Downer & Craig Lewis | December 4, 2020 (2020-12-04) |
| 4 | 4 | "Downward Dog" "The Sleeping Moon" | Amber Tornquist Hollinger & Jun Falkenstein | Denise Downer & Lisa Kettle | December 4, 2020 (2020-12-04) |
| 5 | 5 | "The Race" "Dressed Up" | Jun Falkenstein & Gary Hartle & Amber Tornquist Hollinger | Sindy McKay & Amy Wolfram | December 4, 2020 (2020-12-04) |
| 6 | 6 | "The Haircut" "Paper Wings" | Jun Falkenstein & Roy Burdine | Lisa Kettle & A.J. Marchisello & Tanner Marchisello | December 4, 2020 (2020-12-04) |
| 7 | 7 | "Loud Colors" "Tied Up in Knots" | Jun Falkenstein & Amber Tornquist Hollinger | Unknown | August 27, 2021 (2021-08-27) |
| 8 | 8 | "Crossing Over" "Kind of Blue" | Jun Falkenstein & Amber Tornquist Hollinger | Unknown | August 27, 2021 (2021-08-27) |
| 9 | 9 | "Out on a Limb" "Sandcastles" | Jun Falkenstein & Amber Tornquist Hollinger | Unknown | August 27, 2021 (2021-08-27) |
| 10 | 10 | "The Unexpected Gift" "Celebration Song" | Jun Falkenstein & Amber Tornquist Hollinger | Unknown | August 27, 2021 (2021-08-27) |
| 11 | 11 | "The Trade" "Winter Wonder" | Jun Falkenstein & Amber Tornquist Hollinger | Unknown | August 27, 2021 (2021-08-27) |
| 12 | 12 | "Ghost Story" | Jun Falkenstein | Unknown | October 1, 2021 (2021-10-01) |
| 13 | 13 | "The Way Home" | Jun Falkenstein | Unknown | December 3, 2021 (2021-12-03) |
Season 2 (2022)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 1 | "The Visit" | Amber Tornquist Hollinger Roy Burdine | Rob Hoegee Jessica Welsh | March 18, 2022 (2022-03-18) |
| "Showtime" | |||||
| 15 | 2 | "Karl's Museum" "The Helper" | Amber Tornquist Hollinger Roy Burdine | Matt Wayne Sindy Mckay | March 18, 2022 (2022-03-18) |
| 16 | 3 | "Band Aid" "The Good Morning" | Amber Tornquist Hollinger Roy Burdine | Matt Wayne Jessica Welsh | March 18, 2022 (2022-03-18) |
| 17 | 4 | "Building Big" "Falling Leaves" | Amber Tornquist Hollinger Roy Burdine | Patrick Reiger Jessica Welsh | March 18, 2022 (2022-03-18) |
| 18 | 5 | "Stitch Marks" "Friends Forever" | Amber Tornquist Hollinger Roy Burdine | Sindy McKay Amy Wolfram | March 18, 2022 (2022-03-18) |
| 19 | 6 | "Hide and Seek" "The Trip" | Amber Tornquist Hollinger & Gary Hartle Roy Burdine | Patrick Rieger Rob Hoegee & Jessica Welsh | March 18, 2022 (2022-03-18) |
| 20 | 7 | "One Drop Makes an Ocean" | Gary Hartle | Rob Hoegee | April 15, 2022 (2022-04-15) |
Season 3 (2023)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 1 | "Waiting" "Bake Sale" | Gary Hartle Kuni Tomita | Rob Hoegee Jessica Welsh | May 19, 2023 (2023-05-19) |
| 22 | 2 | "Captain Koo" "Digging Deeper" | Gary Hartle Kuni Tomita | Callie Miller Sindy Mckay | May 19, 2023 (2023-05-19) |
| 23 | 3 | "Tons of Fun" "Apologies" | Gary Hartle Kuni Tomita | Amy Wolfram Len Uhley | May 19, 2023 (2023-05-19) |
| 24 | 4 | "Sounds Like Poetry" "Birdwatching" | Gary Hartle Kuni Tomita | Denise Downer Kris Marvin Hughes | May 19, 2023 (2023-05-19) |
| 25 | 5 | "New Neighbors" "Koo's Gift" | Gary Hartle Kuni Tomita | Jessica Welsh Callie C.Miller | May 19, 2023 (2023-05-19) |
| 26 | 6 | "Friendly Wishes" "Growing Together" | Gary Hartle Kuni Tomita | Patrick Rieger Sindy Mckay | May 19, 2023 (2023-05-19) |
| 27 | 7 | "The Catio" "Campout" | Gary Hartle Jun Falkenstein | Amy Wolfram Aj & Tanner Marchisello | May 19, 2023 (2023-05-19) |
| 28 | 8 | "Book Club" "Treasure Hunt" | Gary Hartle Kuni Tomita | Callie C.Miller Jessica Welsh | May 19, 2023 (2023-05-19) |
| 29 | 9 | "The Catch" "Missing Out" | Gary Hartle Kuni Tomita | Michael Ryan Kris Marvin Hughes | May 19, 2023 (2023-05-19) |
| 30 | 10 | "I'm Bored" "Art Fair" | Gary Hartle Kuni Tomita | Sindy Mckay Len Uhley | May 19, 2023 (2023-05-19) |
Release
The six-episode first season of Stillwater was released on December 4, 2020 for Apple TV+. [4][5] The episode "The Impossible Dream" was submitted to the Annecy Festival on June 14, 2021.[6]
Accolades
In 2021, the show won a Peabody Award, along with the Disney Channel animated series The Owl House.
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Awards | April 16, 2021 | Best TV/Media - Preschool | Stillwater (for "The Impossible Dream / Stuck in the Rain") | Nominated | [7] |
| March 12, 2022 | Stillwater (for "Crossing Over / Kind of Blue") | Nominated | [8] | ||
| Daytime Emmy Awards | July 17, 2021 | Outstanding Preschool Children's Animated Series | Stillwater | Nominated | [9][10][11][12] |
| Outstanding Writing Team for a Preschool Animated Program | Stillwater | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Directing Team for a Preschool Animated Program | Stillwater | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Editing for a Preschool Animated Program | Jill Calhoun, Jack Paulson | Won | |||
| Peabody Awards | June 21, 2021 | Children’s & Youth | Stillwater (Shared with The Owl House) | Won | [13] |
| Children's and Family Emmy Awards | December 10, 2022 | Outstanding Directing Team for a Preschool Animated Program | Jun Falkenstein, Roy Burdine, Gary Hartle, Amber Tornquist Hollinger | Won | [14] |
| Outstanding Editing for a Preschool Animated Program | Jill Calhoun, Jack Paulson | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Stillwater Episode 203-Band Aid/The Good Morning". Australian Commercial Television Code of Pracitice. March 9, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
- ^ Shanfeld, Ethan (January 25, 2023). "Apple TV+ Sets 'Frog and Toad' Series, Announces Spring Kids and Family Slate (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
- ^ "Stillwater - Episodes". Apple TV+ Press. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
- ^ Low, Elaine (September 17, 2020). "Apple TV Plus Unveils 'Stillwater', 'Doug Unplugs', Premiere Dates for 'Ghostwriter', 'Helpsters' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on March 11, 2021. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
- ^ Greif, Coby (December 4, 2020). "Apple TV+ 'Stillwater': 10 Behind The Scenes Facts About The New Animated Preschool Series". Screen Rant. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
- ^ Whyte, Alexandra (June 11, 2021). "Shows on Kidscreen's radar at Annecy 2021". Kidscreen. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (March 3, 2021). "Annie Awards Nominations: 'Soul' & 'Wolfwalkers' Lead Field For Animation Prizes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ Giardina, Carolyn (December 21, 2021). "'Raya and the Last Dragon' Leads 2022 Annie Awards Feature Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- ^ Schneider, Michael (July 18, 2021). "Lupita Nyong'o, Mark Hamill Among Daytime Emmy Children's and Animation Winners". Variety. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ "Children's & Lifestyle Nominations – The Emmys". National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. June 28, 2021. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ TV Academy Announces Animation/Children's Emmy Nominations|Animation Magazine
- ^ Daytime Emmys: Top Toon Prizes for 'Paddington', 'Hilda' as 'Animaniacs' Snag 4 Awards|Animation Magazine
- ^ Schneider, Michael (June 24, 2021). "Watch Cynthia Erivo Present Steve McQueen's Peabody Award for Amazon's 'Small Axe' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ Hailu, Selome (December 10, 2022). "2022 Children's & Family Creative Arts Emmy Winners". Variety. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
External links
- Stillwater at IMDb
- Official trailer
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