Bearbrick (TV series)
| Bearbrick | |
|---|---|
| Genre | |
| Based on | Bearbrick by MediCom Toy |
| Developed by | Meghan McCarthy |
| Showrunner | Megan McCarthy[1] |
| Voices of |
|
| Music by | Jina Hyojin An & Shirley Song |
| Opening theme | "Paint Your Own Destiny" by The Brushstrokes |
| Country of origin | United States Japan |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
|
| Running time | 21−23 minutes |
| Production companies | DreamWorks Animation Television Dentsu Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | Apple TV+ |
| Release | March 21, 2025 – present |
Bearbrick (stylized as BE@RBRICK) is an animated musical comedy television series produced by DreamWorks Animation Television and Dentsu Entertainment for Apple TV+. The series was developed by Meghan McCarthy and is based on the brand of collectible designer toys of the same name by MediCom Toy. It was released on March 21, 2025.[2]
Premise
[edit]In a world where every Bearbrick’s role is chosen of their painted look, Jasmine Finch and her friends pursue their dream of music and help others do the same difference.
Cast
[edit]Main
[edit]- Brianna Bryan as Jasmine Finch
- Noah Bentley as Klaus Nightshade
- Isaiah Crews as Nick Hazard
- Skyla I'Lece as Holly Honeywell
- Alison Jaye as Ada Goodall
Recurring
[edit]- Tim Meadows as Mr. Hitmaker
- Nick Wolfhard as Todd
- Zeke Alton as Jasmine's Dad
- Zehra Fazal as Jasmine's Mom
- Emily Hampshire as Janet
- Ego Nwodim as Charlene
- Katy Mixon as Ms. Goldenshorts
- Debra Jo Rupp as Miss Milton
- Jentel Hawkins as Chordata
- Alexis Nelis as Vanessa Van Bjorn
- Timbaland as BRBX Media DJ
- Artt Butler as Klaus' Dad
Episodes
[edit]| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Storyboard by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Welcome to Vinylville" | Alex Almaguer | Meghan McCarthy | Lake Fama, Amy Mai and Kathryn Marusik | March 21, 2025 |
| 2 | "That Takes the Cake" | Adam Gunn | Megan McCarthy | Regine Clarke, Aaron Davies, Jen Tuyet Ta and Ian Young | March 21, 2025 |
| 3 | "Ring and Sing" | Adam Gunn | Megan McCarthy | Aaron Davies, Maruna Hada, Jen Tuyet Ta and Ian Young | March 21, 2025 |
| 4 | "I Hope You Dance, Mom" | Adam Gunn | Taylor Orci | Maruna Hada, Tang Lee, Ryan McKone, Ian Milne and Jess Zhuang | March 21, 2025 |
| 5 | "Good at Being Bad" | Steve Trenbirth and Kevin Wotton | Ellie Guzman | Manny Banados, Jess Zhuang, Gener Ocampo and Ian Milne | March 21, 2025 |
| 6 | "The Play's the Thing" | Mandy Clotworthy | Ed Lee | Manuk Chang, Aaron Davies, Ryan McKone and Hayden Morris | March 21, 2025 |
| 7 | "The Third Option" | Adam Gunn | Dimitry Pompée | Maruna Hada, Ryan McKone and Tang Lee | March 21, 2025 |
| 8 | "Mission Im-pose-able" | Kevin Wotton | Ami Boghani | Jess Zhuang, Gener Ocampo, Ian Milne and Rachel Mackey | March 21, 2025 |
| 9 | "Band Nerves, Take a Swerve" | Mandy Clotworthy | Andi Shu Hester | Hayden Morris, Manny Banados and Darwin Tan | March 21, 2025 |
| 10 | "An Announcement of an Announcement" | Adam Gunn | Jen Rivas-DeLoose | Maruna Hada, Ryan McKone and Tang Lee | March 21, 2025 |
| 11 | "DMBEETHZ" | Kevin Wotton | Paynudeh Allen | Jessica Zhuang, Gener Ocampo and Rachel Mackey | March 21, 2025 |
| 12 | "The Ballad of Ms. Goldenshorts" | Mandy Clotworthy | Taylor Orci | Hayden Morris, Manny Banados and Darwin Tan | March 21, 2025 |
| 13 | "Vinylville 2.0" | Adam Gunn | Meghan McCarthy | Ryan McKone, Maruna Hada, Tang Lee and Ian Young | March 21, 2025 |
Production
[edit]In 2018, Dentsu and DreamWorks Animation Television have been making an agreement to develop a CGI TV series based on the popular collectible figures. The series was ordered by Apple TV+ in April 2023 with 13 episodes.[3][4]
With the announcement of the release date, it includes the cast of the series, starring Brianna Bryan, Skyla I'Lece, Isaiah Crews, Alison Jaye and Noah Bentley. With Tim Meadows, Nick Wolfhard, Emily Hampshire, Ego Nwodim, Katy Mixon and Debra Jo Rupp guest starring including Timbaland.[5]
Music
[edit]Timbaland is the executive music producer and has written original songs for the series, with Jina Hyojin An and Shirley Song composed the music.[6][7] The soundtrack was released on March 21, 2025, along with the series. Available on any music streaming platforms.[8]
| BE@RBRICK, Season 1 (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack) | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album | |
| Released | March 21, 2025 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 20:00 |
| Label | Lakeshore Records |
| Producer | Timbaland |
| No. | Title | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rise Up" | The Brushstrokes | 1:50 |
| 2. | "Life is Sweeter" | The Brushstrokes | 1:29 |
| 3. | "Multiply" | The Brushstrokes | 1:05 |
| 4. | "Can't Keep Me (From Dancing)" | The Brushstrokes | 1:49 |
| 5. | "Just Comply" | DMBEETZ | 1:08 |
| 6. | "Conformity is da Bomb" | Vanessa Van Bjorn | 0:48 |
| 7. | "Paint Outside the Lines" | Vanessa Van Bjorn | 2:47 |
| 8. | "You Get What You Get (And Don't Throw a Fit)" | Vanessa Van Bjorn | 0:48 |
| 9. | "A Heartbeat Away" | The Brushstrokes | 1:04 |
| 10. | "Embrace the Paint (Reprise)" | DMBEETZ & Holly Honeywell | 1:59 |
| 11. | "Don't You Be (A Sneaky Kid)" | The Vanessas | 1:17 |
| 12. | "Paint Your Own Destiny" | The Brushstrokes | 2:51 |
| 13. | "BE@RBRICK Score Suite" | Jina Hyojin An & Shirley Song | 2:08 |
Release
[edit]Bearbrick was released on Apple TV+ on March 21, 2025.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "INTERVIEW: Building "BE@RBRICK"". March 17, 2025.
- ^ a b Milligan, Mercedes (February 18, 2025). "Apple TV+ Tunes Up 'BE@RBRICK' Animated Series with First-Look Images". Animation Magazine. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (January 2, 2018). "Dentsu, DreamWorks Bringing Medicom's Be@rbrick to Screens". Animation Magazine. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
- ^ Petski, Denise (April 25, 2023). "Apple TV+ Orders 'Be@rbrick' Animated Kids Series Based On Collectible Bear-Shaped Figures". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (March 6, 2025). "'Be@rbrick' Trailer Kicks Off Apple TV+'s New Music-Filled Animated Series". Animation Magazine. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
- ^ Iasimone, Ashley (February 18, 2025). "Timbaland Joins 'BE@RBRICK' Apple TV+ Animated Series as Executive Music Producer: See Premiere Date". Billboard. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
- ^ Iasimone, Ashley (March 6, 2025). "How 'BE@RBRICK' Brings a Collectible Toy to Life: First Look at the Trailer From Apple TV+". Billboard. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
- ^ "'BE@RBRICK' Soundtrack Album Details | Film Music Reporter". Retrieved March 21, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Apple TV+ original programming
- Television series by DreamWorks Animation
- 2025 American television series debuts
- 2025 Japanese television series debuts
- 2020s American animated television series
- 2020s American high school television series
- Animated television series about bears
- American anime-influenced animated television series
- American children's animated comedy television series
- Japanese children's animated comedy television series
- American children's animated musical television series
- Japanese children's animated musical television series
- American computer-animated television series
- Japanese computer-animated television series
- American English-language television shows
- Japanese English-language television shows