Baby Shark’s Big Show!: ‘It Caters to Pre-Schoolers, Parents, Grandparents’
Baby Shark is coming to Nickelodeon. On Friday, March 26 a new animated series called Baby Shark’s Big Show! will make its debut. The series stars Kimiko Glenn as Baby Shark and Luke Youngblood as Baby’s best friend William. Baby Shark has been a cultural phenomenon for a long time and this series will provide something for young kids and parents alike as the show follows Baby and William on fun-filled adventures in their community Carnivore Cove.
CBS Local caught up with Glenn and Youngblood to preview the new series, discuss the keys to succeeding in Hollywood and the cultural impact of Baby Shark.
“It is so cool. Being part of a universe that is gigantic and that every single person on the planet knows about already is really great,” said Youngblood, in an interview with CBS Local’s DJ Sixsmith. “Everything has been elevated and it’s just a pleasure to work with Kimiko and the rest of our fantastic cast.”
“The entire thing is so cool. I’m honestly so grateful to be here,” said Glenn. “I think what really excites me about Baby Shark and Baby the character is he is so sweet and so bubbly and so down for anything. He’s down for any adventure. He’s really brave and imperfect. They go around and make mistakes and learn from those mistakes. He wears his heart on his sleeve. He’s very emotional in the best way possible. It’s just a pleasure to do and to get to sing all the music that actually drives the plot forward. It’s just such an honor to be here.”
In Friday’s premiere episode, Baby gets his first tooth loose and calls on William to help him lose the tooth so he can trade it for a sand dollar. Both Youngblood and Glenn are excited that parents and kids alike will be able to enjoy this series.
“I think it’s about telling the truth and it’s not thinking about this going out to a three-year-old or a 30-year-old,” said Youngblood. “It’s going out a human being and that’s what is so wonderful about this show in particular. It caters to a pre-school audience and the parents and the grandparents. It is so reflective about what this show is all about.”
“It’s surprising that I am having the time of my life,” said Glenn. “We have fun doing voiceovers, but do this every week and sometimes twice a week. I’m always so excited to go in and do it. It feels very much a part of me. It’s a part of me that I finally get to express. It brings out my inner child and when I end the sessions, I leave with this great feeling of good energy.”
Watch Baby Shark’s Big Show! on Nickelodeon and Paramount+.
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From Arizona Republic:
Baby Shark is coming to Nickelodeon and this Phoenix-born actress voices him. How to watch
Billions of people around the world have heard the hit children’s song “Baby Shark.”
Since the earworm went viral in 2017 — becoming the most-viewed YouTube video of all time with over 8 billion views — Nickelodeon has turned the character into a show for preschoolers that premiered last year.
Voicing Baby Shark is Kimiko Glenn, a Phoenix-born actress who is well-known within the Valley’s theater community.
Before the versatile 31-year-old actress appeared in feature films, Netflix dramas and animated movies that became box office hits, she performed with Valley Youth Theatre. Her first role was in its production of “Snow White” when she was in the fifth grade during the 1999-2000 season.
The role of Baby Shark helps her connect to her inner child, Glenn said in an interview with The Arizona Republic.
“I seriously feel like I'm constantly in contact with my inner child and the Kimiko that was in ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ and (who) expressed herself in such a big, earnest, childlike way,” she said.
“It's so much fun.”
“Baby Shark’s Big Show!” which is in its first season on Nickelodeon, is created through a partnership with South Korean education brand Pinkfong, which made "Baby Shark Dance” in 2016.
Nearly five years since "Baby Shark" was posted on YouTube, it has garnered more than 8 billion views. That’s more than some of the most-played pop songs on the platform, which include Luis Fonsi's "Despacito" (2017) and Wiz Khalifa's "See You Again" (2015).
Glenn returns to TV as Baby Shark when the spring premiere of the show airs March 26.
Studying theater in Phoenix ‘taught me everything I know’
As Glenn tells it, her involvement with “Snow White” was her father’s answer to her “raucous and wild” tendencies in childhood.
“My dad was like, ‘I think we should harness this for good and … make this useful somehow,’” she said. “I feel like, among my family, I was a bit of an anomaly. They're all very heavily logical, book smart, wonderful people. And I was always really raucous and wild and had so much energy and was constantly imitating people.”
She learned how to sing, she said, by imitating Celine Dion.
So she redirected her energy into performing on stage. Through Valley Youth Theatre, she starred in productions such as "The Secret Garden,” “Into the Woods,” “Cats” and "Bye Bye Birdie."
“I just finally had an outlet to really let it free,” Glenn said. “Valley Youth Theatre is the theater I grew up with. That was the theater that sort of taught me everything I know.”
Roles in 'Orange Is the New Black,' 'Bojack Horseman'
Since her youth theater productions, Glenn has become known to audiences as Brook Soso on Netflix’s “Orange Is the New Black,” Peni Parker in “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” and Stefani Stilton on “BoJack Horseman.”
After living in New York City for a decade, during which she landed a role on Broadway as Dawn in “Waitress,” Glenn moved to Los Angeles, where she currently lives.
Her immediate family still lives in Arizona, Glenn said, and continued to attend Valley Youth Theatre shows well into her professional career.
“They're just supportive of the place that kind of raised me in a way — or a certain part of me,” she said.
She has continued to support the organization by participating alongside fellow alumni, including Emma Stone, Chelsea Kane and Nick Cartell, in annual fundraisers.
Her sister, Amanda, is “kind of a superstar” and continues to do theater in the Valley, Glenn said.
“She's an incredible singer, and she's amazing on stage,” she said.
How to watch ‘Baby Shark’s Big Show!’
The spring premieres of “Baby Shark’s Big Show!" begin airing at 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 26, on Nickelodeon.
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From Celeb Secrets:
Baby Shark is Getting His Own TV Show and Here’s What You Need to Know About It
We sat down with Kimiko Glenn, who voices Baby, and Luke Youngblood, who voices William, to learn more about the highly-anticipated series.
Yes, you read that headline right… Baby Shark is getting his own TV show and we couldn’t be more excited about it!
After becoming a worldwide phenomenon with its catchy theme song, Nickelodeon Animation Studio and SmartStudy, the global entertainment company behind the beloved children’s brand Pinkfong, created Baby Shark’s Big Show — a preschool series that follows Baby Shark and his best friend William as they journey on fun-filled comedic adventures in their community of Carnivore Cove, make new friends and sing original catchy tunes along the way.
In the premiere episode titled “Baby Tooth/Slobber Slug,” Baby Shark gets his first loose tooth and enlists William’s help to lose it so he can trade it in for a sand dollar. When their antics get the tooth lost for real, they must team up with the Toothfish Fairy to track it down. Then, while Baby Shark and his friends are playing Barnacle Ball, Hank’s pet rock, Rocky, is accidentally sent soaring into the lair of the vicious Slobber Slug and they must stage an elaborate rescue mission.
According to Nickelodeon, the cast is absolutely “swimsational,” as Kimiko Glenn (Orange is the New Black) plays Baby Shark and Luke Youngblood (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone) plays Baby’s best friend William. Glenn and Youngblood recently opened up to Celeb Secrets about their experience on the show, and they both touted it as a dream come true with smiles from ear to ear.
“I was so tickled. I don’t know how else to describe it,” Kimiko says about her first reactions when she found out she was going to voice Baby. “It was like excitement and just like, ‘Oh my gosh, what a fun fact, you know?’ I’m just so excited and so honored to be here.”
“[My] jaw hit the ground,” Youngblood adds about playing William. “Its the same thing [like Kimiko] — it’s just exciting to be a part of something from the inception of its new phase and existing property that so many people around the world that you know love and enjoy. Getting to be a part of it from the beginning is just unbelievable. It’s just a dream come true.”
Baby Shark, created by Pinkfong, was introduced to the world in November 2015 and took the world by storm, amassing 8 billion views and becoming the most-watched video in the platform’s history. With music, characters, story and dance all combined together, the song certified RIAA Diamond and 11x platinum single for selling over 11 million units in the U.S., and spawned a viral phenomenon #BabySharkChallenge, generating over one million cover videos around the globe.
To learn more about the show, make sure to watch our full interview with Kimiko and Luke below and don’t forget to catch Baby Shark’s Big Show when it airs tomorrow, March 26th @ 12:30PM ET/PT on Nickelodeon.
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From People:
Luke Youngblood and Kimiko Glenn Talk Upcoming Animated Series Baby Shark's Big Show: 'So Iconic'
Baby Shark's Big Show premieres Friday on Nickelodeon at 12:30 p.m. ET/PT
Luke Youngblood has won the title of coolest uncle ever.
Starring alongside Kimiko Glenn in the upcoming Nick Jr. series Baby Shark's Big Show, the actor, 34, tells PEOPLE that his younger nieces and nephews are floored to see him be a part of the cultural touchstone.
"Everyone is just so shocked and amazed that we get to be a part of the phenomenon," he says.
After the "Baby Shark" song went viral in 2015, Nickelodeon teamed up with SmartStudy — the global entertainment company that owns Pinkfong, the original creators of the song — for a 2D animated series.
In Nickelodeon's spin on the iconic shark tale, Glenn plays the titular character Baby Shark — a sweet, bubbly young shark who sometimes bites off a bit more than he can chew. Youngblood plays Baby's best pal William, a quick-witted pilot fish who can be quite the jokester.
Glenn and Youngblood spoke with PEOPLE about how they felt taking the reins on the iconic piece of pop culture.
"[I love] being a part of something that is already loved by so many people around the world, and just being able to build on the expansive universe," says Youngblood, who is no stranger to famous franchises having appeared in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
Glenn adds, "It's so iconic and I think when I auditioned I just really felt a connection to Baby."
However, the show didn't come without its challenges. Baby Shark's Big Show was in production largely during the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning that the actors couldn't go into a studio to record most of their voiceovers.
Instead, they had to set up their own equipment for each session and, of course, weather a few technical difficulties before getting the hang of it.
"It was a bit of a learning curve figuring out the equipment ... we've now gotten a rhythm about it," Glenn says. "It was a little scary at first, but otherwise so much fun."
"And [you need] fast internet!" Youngblood chimes in with a laugh. "But being able to roll out of bed and be in the studio sometimes in your pajamas is actually a really nice treat."
Both Glenn and Youngblood have a background in theater, which they say immensely helped when it came to both problem solving and also embodying these exuberant characters.
"I think that being on stage and expressing yourself that way, it's so vocal. I think it all just sort of lends itself to voiceover," Glenn says. "It's just so much fun and it feels so natural and easy in that way because I spent my whole life doing it."
The actors also express gratitude that, even in the midst of lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they could continue to create the show. And while production has now resumed for many film and television projects, Broadway and West End have remain shuttered for over a year.
"I'm mostly grieving for my friends" whose livelihoods relied on live theater, Glenn says, reflecting on the shutdown. "I'm really hoping that things are able to open up soon so that they're able to experience that magic again, because it truly is magical."
Youngblood echoes her sentiment, but concludes that "we must live in a hope."
"It's an art form that has been around for thousands of years, so it's not going anywhere," he says. "It's just taking a break and we're going to get back on the horse. It might look a little bit different when it comes back, but change is good."
Baby Shark's Big Show premieres Friday on Nickelodeon at 12:30 p.m. ET/PT.
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From BSCKids:
Luke Youngblood Talks Nickelodeon’s Baby Shark’s Big Show! – Exclusive Interview
Nickelodeon’s Baby Shark’s Big Show! is going to follow Baby Shark and his best friend William as they adventure in Carnivore Cove and we were lucky enough to get to speak with Luke Youngblood who will be voicing William.
Luke Youngblood is the voice of William, a quick-witted pilot fish with a flair for the funny who is always down for jaw-some adventures with his best bud Baby Shark.
BSCKids: Tell us a bit about the character you are voicing on Baby Shark’s Big Show! and how you got the role.
Luke Youngblood: I voice Baby Shark’s best friend and pilot fish, William. He is super quick-witted and very funny. But most of all, he is down for any and all adventures that he and his best bud, Baby, go on. The audition came through my agent and I met with the producers of Baby Shark’s Big Show! at Nickelodeon via Zoom since we were in the middle of a pandemic — and then, met again, and then found out that I had booked the role a few weeks later. I was so pumped!
Do you remember the first time you heard the Baby Shark song?
Funnily enough, the first time I heard the Baby Shark song was when I was doing research for the role. I know, I know, it’s unbelievable that it hadn’t worked its way into my psyche before then, but as soon as I heard it, like everybody else, I WAS HOOKED!
How does a typical day go for you when working on the show and how do you get in character?
Due to the pandemic, I (as well as the rest of my castmates) record from my home studio — meaning a closet that I have turned into a studio. I’ll roll out of bed, eat some breakfast, make some throat coat tea for my session and then sign onto Zoom. Getting into the William character, I’ll say my name a few times and then magically I am locked in and ready to go.
Do you find live-action acting or doing voice work harder for you?
Live action is definitely harder for me. There are so many moving parts and people to navigate. Whereas voiceover is a super seamless process and extremely fun.
Tell us something that people would be surprised to learn about you?
I think that people would be surprised to learn that I went to fashion school for four years. There was a period of time when I was set on becoming a designer. I had paused my acting career whilst studying at the London College of Fashion, but then the bug came back and I couldn’t resist but to dive back in again and I’m so glad that I did.
If you could guest star on any Nickelodeon show which one would it be and why?
Spongebob! Hands down. No question. It’s so funny and I would absolutely love to work with the legend that is Tom Kenny. Maybe we could magic up a Baby Shark’s Big Show! and SpongeBob SquarePants crossover in the future?
Tell us why Baby Shark’s Big Show! is the best show and why you think it really resonates with children.
Baby Shark’s Big Show! is funny, full of adventure, has an incredible cast of characters and the music is next level! If you think the Baby Shark theme is catchy, think again. We have a new musical moment in every episode, which spans all genres. Each episode of Baby Shark’s Big Show! also has a social emotional lesson woven into the storyline whether it’s about patience, facing problems directly, or staying true to your unique self.
If you could have a Baby Shark’s Big Show! toy what would it be?
I would have a Burpin’ Bubbz that was featured in our holiday special. I know that it would provide endless entertainment.
Is there anything else you are working on that you can tell us about?
Now that would be telling…
Special thanks to Luke Youngblood! Nickelodeon’s brand-new preschool series Baby Shark’s Big Show! will make a splash with its spring premieres, beginning Friday, March 26, at 12:30 p.m. (ET/PT), when preschoolers can join the pop culture phenomenon for jaw-some underwater escapades.
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From BSCKids:
Kimiko Glenn Voice Of Baby Shark On Nickelodeon’s Baby Shark’s Big Show! – Exclusive Interview
Kimiko Glenn is Baby Shark on Nickelodeon’s Baby Shark’s Big Show! and we are happy to bring you an exclusive interview with Kimiko about the show.
Kimiko Glenn is the voice of Baby Shark, a sweet, bubbly, and abso-toothly fearless little shark who has a habit of biting off more than he can chew.
BSCKids: Tell us a bit about the character you are voicing on Baby Shark’s Big Show! and how you got the role.
Kimiko Glenn: Baby is a fun-loving, bubbly, adventurous little shark who is absolutely ready for anything. He gets whacky ideas in his head and always jumps in headfirst with his best friend William. I just auditioned. It was slightly more extensive than most animation auditions, but I felt confident in what I was bringing to the character and I think they liked it!
Do you remember the first time you heard the Baby Shark song?
I can’t remember distinctly, but it was likely creeping into my social media, slowly infiltrating my subconscious until I knew it without knowing it. It’s so catchy and fun!
How does a typical day go for you when working on the show and how do you get in character?
Well, the process has changed a lot. It started out as mostly voice looping to the already finished animation and matching scratch vocals. We were playing catch-up for a while as plans for the show shifted with the pandemic. But now that we are all caught up on episodes, we are doing ensemble records with the rest of the cast on Zoom which has been super rewarding.
Do you find live-action acting or doing voice work harder for you?
Voice work is definitely a natural fit for me. I’ve always loved to sing and imitate crazy voices and characters, so it’s just like being a kid again.
Tell us something that people would be surprised to learn about you?
I am incredibly musical, but I cannot keep rhythm or snap my fingers.
If you could guest star on any Nickelodeon show which one would it be and why?
I’ve always wanted to be on All That! I was such a fan of SNL and MadTV, and I think doing a show like that would be the joy of my life.
Tell us why Baby Shark’s Big Show! is the best show and why you think it really resonates with children.
Baby Shark’s Big Show! is an amazing show because it is enjoyable for everyone! It’s geared toward preschoolers but there are some serious nuggets of comedy goodness in there for the adults to enjoy. My friends have come back to me with glowing reviews truly enjoying it, and I trust them implicitly!
If you could have a Baby Shark’s Big Show! toy what would it be?
I LOVE the character Hank. The little whale fish. Kind of obsessed. He’s so cute, I could cry. I would definitely have a little speaking stuffed animal of that character.
Is there anything else you are working on that you can tell us about?
I am currently doing several other animation projects that will be released throughout this year and I’m also shooting a third season of the YouTube hit series Liza On Demand with Liza Koshy and having a blast!
Thanks to Kimiko Glenn for taking the time to speak with us. Nickelodeon’s brand-new preschool series Baby Shark’s Big Show! will make a splash with its spring premieres, beginning Friday, March 26, at 12:30 p.m. (ET/PT), when preschoolers can join the pop culture phenomenon for jaw-some underwater escapades.
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From Broadway World:
BWW Interview: Kimiko Glenn is the New Voice of BABY SHARK
BABY SHARK'S BIG SHOW premieres tomorrow, Friday, March 26, at 12:30 p.m. on Nickelodeon.
Broadway star Kimiko Glenn is using her voiceover talents to lead Nickelodeon's "Baby Shark's Big Show," which premieres tomorrow, Friday, March 26, at 12:30 p.m. (ET/PT)
Glenn played Dawn Pinket in the original Broadway production of Waitress (2016). Other theatre credits include: Love's Labour's Lost (2013, Delacorte Theatre); Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots (La Jolla Playhouse, 2012); and Spring Awakening (National Tour, 2008-2010).
She is best known for her work as Brook Soso in the award-winning Netflix series "Orange is The New Black," as well as her recurring role on FX's "Married". She also made a cameo on Comedy Central's "Broad City" as the evil hipster store clerk at Beacon's Closet. Films include: Can You Keep a Secret? (2019); Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018); and Like Father (2018).
BroadwayWorld had the pleasure of speaking to the actor about how much she loves voice acting, how much she loves Baby Shark, and what she's looking forward to when Broadway returns.
Read the full interview below!
I feel like Baby Shark has become one of the most recognizable names for kids. What's it like to take on that mantle, almost like a superhero?
When you say it like that, it's a bit unreal! I guess I know that, but it's hard to put it in my brain. When this opportunity came to me - first of all, it wasn't handed to me. There was an extensive audition process and everything. In finding baby, for this particular show, I didn't really reference any of the other things. Of course, I've seen and heard all the iconic viral Baby Shark songs, and the dance, and everything, but this was kind of its own thing. What I took from - you know, I read the script, and I was blown away with how adorable and how fun it was, but I remember back in the day I was doing a show in New York that was geared towards children, and one of my friends onstage had this line where he goes, "I like sports!" And then there was a kid in the back row, and he screams, "AWESOME!!!!"
And it made the audience explode with laughter! We all broke character onstage. And it's one of those memories that has just engrained in me the joy and innocence of being a child. That is something that I brought to Baby Shark, because he's always like, (in Baby Shark voice), "That's JAW-some!" It's that sort of spirit - it's exactly who Baby Shark is. He's bubbly, he's sweet, he feels his feelings to the fullest. He's curious and he's adventurous and he's brave and ready to get out there and do whatever! He gets these wacky ideas in his head, and then he goes for it. And he brings his best friend William along, and they go on these fun adventures! I don't know, it's just one of those shows I think people are just going to adore. I'm so happy to be here.
What do you love most about voice acting?
What don't I love? I mean, as an actor, so much of it is based on appearance, and it's so wonderful to have that stripped away. With my theatrical background - I started as a singer, so I've always expressed myself using my voice. And to be able to just express myself using my voice is such a gift. And in this situation particularly, because it is geared towards children - the parents can watch it too, obviously! There are little nuggets in there for the adults!
But this feeds me in a way, because I leave the sessions and I feel like I'm connected to my inner child. And I'm able to express the little Kimiko who started at age 5 doing all this singing and acting. I'm literally living that Kimiko's dream, you know? So it's wonderful.
What's it like to record music for a TV show as compared to for a Broadway cast recording like Waitress?
It's similar, but there's also the experience of performing it onstage. So there's a little bit of - when I was doing the soundtrack for Waitress, in the show, I make this crazy choice, right? Did you want me to tone it down for the soundtrack? Do you want me to sing it or kind of express it like I do onstage? It was a bit of finding that happy medium - like, what is more sung on the album versus some of the things that were purely acted for comedy onstage?
There's a little bit of that negotiation when it came to that soundtrack. But on this, it's pretty much the character and what they're going through. That is what lives on. There isn't the physical performative part - it's all just through the voice. It's solely that experience, so in that way just a little bit different. But they're very similar!
What does that difference - between the physical experience of performing onstage and the physical experience of recording - feel like in your body?
It's funny, because obviously being onstage is a full-body experience. Wholly. Like, your arms are out, you're expressing yourself. But in voiceover, it's similar - like, you have that option to completely make it a physical experience. And sometimes I do! A lot of the times with the dialogue, the sessions are long, and I sit down. It's like four hours all in one chunk. So it's a little less physical - more upper-body than full-body.
But it's a lot of fun. I do kind of do the gestures to get me into.
I've talked to a few voice actors and it's sort of always a different experience in terms of who's in the room with you. Did you have the opportunity to record with other actors, or were you on your own?
Yeah! It's aways different, with every project. Some really encourage the ensemble record. Mostly, schedule-wise, it works out where people do it completely isolated with a voice director and the creative team. But in this experience, it's been a mixture of both, which is nice. At the start, we were playing a little bit of catch-up, because there was some scheduling stuff with the pandemic and everything, so I was recording my voice along with the animation they'd already set.
So, it was isolated for a while, and then we caught up on all the episodes, and now we've been able to do ensemble records for the past few! That has been really rewarding because I have these ideas of the characters in my head, and to see them come alive - and to see the creative process of these people, these legends of the voiceover industry - people that I've seen on every sheet of casting! Every time I get a job, they're on there. And I get to meet you, I get to see you work, and I get to see the magic of how different you were from that job to this one. It's really impressive, and quite an honor.
What is your hope for the future of Broadway?
I hope it comes back to normal! It will come back, it will. I don't know when it will, but I hope that the magic will stay alive, and I have all the faith. The future looks a bit more hopeful than it did last year - not just for myself, because I love the theatre, and I really hope that I get the opportunity to be on Broadway again - but for my friends, who spend their entire careers in the theater and that's their love. I feel for them in that way. Theatre was always my first love. I never considered television or film in the equation. It feels odd, but I always had my eyes set on Broadway. So, my thoughts are always with them.
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From LRM Online:
Meet Kimiko Glenn And Luke Youngblood Your Lead Voice Actors For Baby Shark’s Big Show! [Exclusive Interview]
Back in 2016, Pinkfong released turned a kid’s song into a video sensation that spread virally through the internet. One that kids (and some adults) would play over and over again on repeat. We of course are talking about Baby Shark. Let’s be honest, as soon as you read the words ‘Baby Shark’, the song plays in your head. Now the pop culture phenomenon has found a new home, filled with new adventures on Nickelodeon.
This Friday, March 26th, will be the premiere of the brand new preschool animated series, Baby Shark’s Big Show. Kids will now be able to get to join some friendly sharks on some jaw-some underwater adventures. The series is produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio and SmartStudy.
Its lead of course will be Baby Shark and his best friend William. In the show, we will also get to explore their community of Carnivore Cove and watch them make new friends. All while getting introduced to all-new original catchy songs.
Here is the synopsis for the premiere episode titled Baby Tooth/Slobber Slug:
In “Baby Tooth/Slobber Slug,” premiering Friday, March 26, Baby Shark gets his first loose tooth and enlists William’s help to lose it so he can trade it in for a sand dollar. When their antics get the tooth lost for real, they must team up with the Toothfish Fairy to track it down. Then, while Baby Shark and his friends are playing Barnacle Ball, Hank’s pet rock, Rocky, is accidentally sent soaring into the lair of the vicious Slobber Slugand they must stage an elaborate rescue mission.
Ahead of its release, LRM Online talked with the lead voice actors for the two main characters of Baby Shark’s Big Show! Kimiko Glenn, who voices Baby Shark, and Luke Youngblood, who voices William. During our conversation, we talk about the phenomenon that is Baby Shark. What to expect from the series, and where they found their voices for their characters. Check it out down below.
Nickelodeon’s Baby Shark’s Big Show! Splashes into your screens tomorrow, March 26th, at 12:30 ET/PT. Following the premiere, the episode will be available on Nick Jr. On-Demand and Download-To-Own services. As well as Noggin, Nickelodeon’s interactive learning service for preschoolers, the Nick Jr. app, and NickJr.com.
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From Character Media:
Masala: Kimiko Glenn Makes A Splash In ‘Baby Shark’s Big Show!’
Get ready to get the most viewed video in YouTube history stuck in your head (again) because Baby Shark is swimming over to Nickelodeon in “Baby Shark’s Big Show!”
The new animated series is based on the popular music video by Pinkfong, a South Korean educational company, that follows the adventures of Baby Shark, his family and friends. “Orange Is the New Black” and “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” actress Kimiko Glenn voices Baby Shark and uses her joyous demeanor and Broadway-tested singing chops to bring the beloved character to life.
Glenn was familiar with the original video and wasn’t surprised when the project was announced. “This came across my desk and I was like ‘Of course they’d make a series, how wonderful!’” she recalled.
To hone in on the childlike wonder of Baby Shark, Glenn thought back to her days in children’s theater, recalling when a kid in the audience exclaimed “Awesome!” “I thought that was the most earnest [and] sweet thing I’ve ever heard. The audience erupted in laughter and it stuck with me ever since,” Glenn expressed. “And so I really brought whoever that kid was into it and also my inner child.”
Watch the full interview above to hear more about Glenn’s process in the recording booth and how the bubbly show fills her with glee.
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Originally published: Wednesday, March 24, 2021.
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