Abominable and the Invisible City explained

Developer:Katherine Nolfi
Voices:
Num Seasons:2
Num Episodes:20
Theme Music Composer:George Shaw
Composer:George Shaw
Country:United States
Language:English
Executive Producer:Jim Schumann
Company:DreamWorks Animation Television
Runtime:22 minutes

Abominable and the Invisible City is an American animated television series that is produced from DreamWorks Animation under DreamWorks Animation Television. The series acts as a follow-up to the 2019 film, Abominable on which it was based, which was co-produced by Pearl Studio, and continues Yi's adventures to a mythical world of creatures beyond Everest, a yeti she befriended and joins her along with Jin and Peng to the new world. Chloe Bennett (who also serves as consulting producer for the show), Tenzing Norgay Trainor, and Michelle Wong reprise their respective roles as Yi, Jin, and Mei, while Ethan Loh, Darin De Paul, Alan Cumming, and Karen Huie voice Peng, Everest, Burnish, and Nai Nai, respectively, replacing Albert Tsai, Joseph Izzo, Eddie Izzard, and Tsai Chin from the original film.

The series premiered on October 5, 2022, with 10 episodes on Peacock and Hulu.[1] A second season was released on March 29, 2023.[2]

Premise

After the events of the film, Yi, Jin, and Peng know that there's a whole magical world out there and discover that their surroundings are teeming with magical creatures in need of their help. With the help of their old yeti friend Everest, they'll set out on a journey throughout their city and beyond.

Cast

Vic Chao, Stephanie Sheh, Caleb Yen, Natalie Chan, Donald Chang, Kara Wang and Harrison Xu provided additional voices.

Episodes

Season 2 (2023)

Production

On February 11, 2022, it was announced that Peacock had ordered a CG animated series from DreamWorks Animation Television serving as a follow up to the film, titled Abominable and the Invisible City. The series chronicles Yi, Jin and Peng learning more about Everest and the magical creatures of the world. Spirit Riding Free producers Jim Schumann and Katherine Nolfi executive produced the series, Tiffany Lo and Ethel Lung served as story editors, and Bennet and Trainor reprised their roles of Yi and Jin from the film with Alan Cumming replacing Izzard as Burnish.[4] [5] In addition to Bennett respiring her role, she became an consulting producer on the show as well.

To create the creatures featured in the show, Tiffany Lo and Ethel Lung both grew up hearing about the magical creatures, taking stories they'd heard as children and bring these creatures to life the way they've imagined them for years.[6]

Animation services was provided by CGCG from Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous rather than Technicolor Animation Productions.

Broadcast

Outside the United States, it aired on DreamWorks Channel Asia in 2023. The series premiered on PIE Channel in Philippines on September 11, 2023, YTV in Canada, Sky Kids and Sky Showcase in United Kingdom, Rai Gulp in Italy, Clan in Spain, Super RTL in Germany, e.tv in South Africa in 2023.

Accolades

The first episode "Everest Returns" won for Best Animated Television/Broadcast Production for Children at the 50th Annie Awards.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: DreamWorks Debuts Trailer & Cast List for 'Abominable and the Invisible City' . 7 September 2022 . 7 September 2022 . 7 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220907155312/https://www.animationmagazine.net/2022/09/dreamworks-debuts-trailer-cast-list-for-abominable-and-the-invisible-city/ . live .
  2. Web site: DreamWorks Trailers S2 of 'Abominable and the Invisible City' . 15 March 2023 . 17 March 2023 . 17 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230317101819/https://www.animationmagazine.net/2023/03/dreamworks-trailers-s2-of-abominable-and-the-invisible-city/ . live .
  3. Web site: DreamWorks Debuts Trailer & Cast List for 'Abominable and the Invisible City' . 7 September 2022 . 7 September 2022 . 7 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220907155312/https://www.animationmagazine.net/2022/09/dreamworks-debuts-trailer-cast-list-for-abominable-and-the-invisible-city/ . live .
  4. Web site: Del Rosario . Peacock Bolsters Animated Kids Programming Slate With 'Megamind,' 'Abominable' Series & More . Deadline . February 11, 2022 . February 11, 2022 . February 11, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220211161949/https://deadline.com/2022/02/peacock-bolsters-animated-kids-programming-megamind-abomianble-series-more-1234931311/ . live .
  5. Web site: Peacock Doubles Kids' Animation Slate with Fresh Originals & DreamWorks Franchise Shows. 11 February 2022. 11 February 2022. 11 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220211183850/https://www.animationmagazine.net/streaming/peacock-doubles-kids-animation-slate-with-fresh-originals-dreamworks-franchise-shows/. live.
  6. Web site: 'Abominable and the Invisible City' Offers a Modern, 'Therapeutic' Twist on Chinese Folklore. Animation World Network. 2022-11-02. 2022-11-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20221102021417/https://www.awn.com/animationworld/abominable-and-invisible-city-offers-modern-therapeutic-twist-chinese-folklore. live.
  7. Annie Awards: Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio Leads Feature Competition With Nine Noms. The Hollywood Reporter. Carolyn. Giardina. January 17, 2023. March 29, 2023.