Young David (miniseries)
Young David | |
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Created by | Phil Cunningham |
Based on | 1 Samuel |
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Composer | Andries Smit |
Country of origin | South Africa United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 5 |
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Executive producers |
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Camera setup | Charl Collocott |
Running time | 6 minutes |
Production companies | Minno Angel Studios Slingshot Productions Sunrise Productions |
Original release | |
Release | November 10, 2023 March 8, 2024 | –
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Young David is a Christian five-part animated television miniseries created by Phil Cunningham, based on 1 Samuel featuring the character of the same name, distributed by Angel Studios and produced by Minno with Sunrise Productions and Slingshot Productions. It follows the humble beginnings of young David as a shepherd, a warrior, a musician, and a poet.
The series serves as a prequel for the upcoming animated film, David, set to be released in 2025.[1]
Synopsis
[edit]Young David explores the developmental years of young David as a shepherd, as a warrior, as a musician, and as a poet.[1]
Cast and characters
[edit]- Brandon Engman voices David: A young shepherd from Bethlehem, who plays lyre and composes poetry.
- Sloan Muldown voices Zeruiah: The younger sister of David.
- David Rosenber voices Doeg: The hostile head shepherd of King Saul.
- Edan Moses voices Eliab: The oldest brother of David.
Episodes
[edit]Episodes are released monthly on both Minno and Angel Studios, beginning on November 10, 2023 and ended on March 8, 2024.[2]
No. | Title [1] | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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1 | "Warrior" | Brent Dawes and Phil Cunningham | Brent Dawes | November 10, 2023 |
2 | "King" | Brent Dawes and Phil Cunningham | Brent Dawes and Kyle Portbury | December 8, 2023 |
3 | "Shepherd" | Brent Dawes and Phil Cunningham | Brent Dawes | January 12, 2024 |
4 | "Poet" | Brent Dawes and Phil Cunningham | Brent Dawes | February 9, 2024 |
5 | "Worshipper" | Brent Dawes and Phil Cunningham | Brent Dawes | March 8, 2024 |
Production
[edit]The episodes of the series were kept short due to the cost of animation.[3] The series features two original songs from award-winning artist Jonas Myrin.[4] In November 2023, it was announced that Minno would be releasing an illustrated companion picture book. The book would correspond to each episode of the series.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Seariac, Hanna (November 2, 2023). "Why a media company behind 'Young David' wants to see a robust Christian kids TV economy". Deseret News. Archived from the original on January 1, 2024. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (25 October 2023). "'Young David' Series From Minno, Slingshot Productions, Sunrise Animation Studios & Angel Studios Gets Premiere Date; Watch The Trailer". Deadline. Archived from the original on 8 November 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ Flory, Nancy (7 November 2023). "Young David, a Series of Short Videos for Kids by Minno, to be Available Starting November 10". The Stream. Archived from the original on 2 January 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes. "Animated Old Testament Adventure 'Young David' Launches Nov. 10". Animation Mazagine. Animation Magazine. Archived from the original on 2 November 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ Lang, Jamie (2 November 2023). "Faith-Based Shorts Series 'Young David' Will Begin Streaming On November 10". Cartoon Brew. Archived from the original on 18 January 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
External links
[edit]Young David at IMDb
- 2020s animated television series
- 2020s children's television series
- 2023 American television series debuts
- 2024 American television series endings
- Animated adventure television series
- American prequel television series
- 2020s South African television series
- South African animated television series
- South African children's television series
- Animated television series about children
- Christian animation
- Cultural depictions of David
- Television series by Angel Studios
- Television shows set in Israel