Jessica's Big Little World Explained
Jessica's Big Little World is an American animated children's television series that aired as part of Cartoon Network's preschool block Cartoonito from September 20, 2023, to May 31, 2024. It is a spin-off of Craig of the Creek.
Plot
Jessica navigates her way through a world where everything seems much bigger than she is; inspired by the grown-ups around her, she persists in conquering monumental children's tasks.
Characters
Main
- Lucia Cunningham as Jessica Williams
- Alani Ilongwe as Small Uncle
- Ozioma Akagha as Big Jessica
- Byron Marc Newsome as Duane Williams
- Kimberly Hebert Gregory as Nicole Williams
- Phil LaMarr as Bernard Williams
- Philip Solomon as Craig Williams
Recurring
- Lucas Sigler as Stanleigh
- Olivia Bynum as Poppy
- Lily Villegas as Mayra
- Nick Kishiyama as Felix
- Saundra McClain as Jojo Williams
Guest
Production
On February 17, 2021, it was announced that a preschool spin-off series centered on Craig's little sister Jessica was in development. Titled Jessica's Big Little World, the new series was set to air as part of Cartoon Network's Cartoonito preschool block.[1] On January 19, 2022, it was announced that the series would premiere in 2023.[2] [3]
In October 2022, it was announced that the first season of the spin-off would be cut in half by Warner Bros. Discovery.[4] In July 2023, it was announced the series would air as part of the regular Cartoon Network schedule, in addition to Cartoonito.[3] A sneak peek of the series aired on September 20, 2023, and officially premiered on October 2, 2023.[5]
In November 2023, it was announced that the series would end after its first season.[6]
Broadcast
Jessica's Big Little World premiered on Cartoonito UK on July 1, 2024.[7]
Accolades
The show was nominated for Outstanding Achievement for Character Design in an Animated Television / Broadcast Production for Nick Winn for the episode "Bedtime Routine" at the 51st Annie Awards.[8]
Notes and References
- February 17, 2021. WarnerMedia Kids & Family to Debut Cartoonito, New Preschool Programming Block Based on Humancentric Learning to Launch this Fall on Cartoon Network and HBO Max. February 17, 2021. WarnerMedia. en. November 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211123160306/https://pressroom.warnermedia.com/us/media-release/cartoon-network-9/warnermedia-kids-family-debut-cartoonito-new-preschool-programming-block-based. live.
- Web site: Craig Of The Creek Renewed For Season 5, WarnerMedia Kids & Family Greenlights Spinoff Series & Original Movie. Deadline Hollywood. Alexandra Del Rosario. January 19, 2022. January 19, 2022. January 19, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220119162215/https://deadline.com/2022/01/craig-of-the-creek-renewed-season-5-warnermedia-greenlights-original-movie-spinoff-series-1234914747/. live.
- Web site: Exclusive: Check Out a Sneak Peek of CN's 'Craig of the Creek' Spinoff, 'Jessica's Big Little World'. Zahed. Ramin. Animation Magazine. July 13, 2023. July 13, 2023.
- Web site: Jackson. Gita. Why Layoffs and Cancellations Have Sparked Industry-wide Worry Among Animators. IGN. October 27, 2022. November 4, 2022. November 3, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221103204002/https://www.ign.com/articles/why-layoffs-and-cancellations-have-sparked-industry-wide-worry-among-animators. live.
- "Craig of the Creek" Preschool Spinoff Series "Jessica's Big Little World" Premieres October 2 on Cartoon Network. Warner Bros. Discovery Pressroom. September 19, 2023. September 19, 2023.
- Web site: Hein. Michael. Another Major Cartoon Network Show Is Canceled. PopCulture.com. November 9, 2023. November 9, 2023.
- Web site: Cartoonito UK July 2024 Highlights . RegularCapital/Warner Bros. Discovery UK . 18 June 2024.
- Web site: Giardina . Carolyn . January 11, 2024 . 'Nimona' Leads Annie Awards Animated Feature Competition With Nine Noms; Snubs Include 'Wish,' Which Was Shut Out . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240112100952/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/nimona-2024-annie-awards-animated-feature-nominations-1235785110/ . January 12, 2024 . February 10, 2024 . The Hollywood Reporter.
