Shimmer and Shine explained

Creator:Farnaz Esnaashari-Charmatz
Voices:Eva Bella
Isabella Cramp
Alina Foley
Blake Bertrand
Justin Felbinger
Ethan Jones
Dee Bradley Baker
Lacey Chabert
Nikki SooHoo
Narrated:Melanie Fontana
Theme Music Composer:Joachim Svare and Joleen Belle
Opentheme:"Shimmer and Shine" performed by Melanie Fontana
Endtheme:"Shimmer and Shine" (instrumental)
Composer:Bobby Tahouri
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:4
Num Episodes:86 (142 segments)
List Episodes:List of Shimmer and Shine episodes
Company:Nickelodeon Animation Studio
Runtime:21–22 minutes (one half-hour story or two 11-minute stories)
45 minutes (hour-long movies)

Shimmer and Shine is an American animated television series created by Farnaz Esnaashari-Charmatz and produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio. It premiered on Nickelodeon's Nick Jr. block on August 24, 2015, and ran for four seasons. The show is about twin genies, Shimmer and Shine, who grant wishes for their human friend Leah.

On March 18, 2018, new episodes moved to the separate Nick Jr. Channel.[1] [2]

Plot

The first season is set in the human world and focuses on a young girl named Leah who is friends with a pair of twin genie sisters named Shimmer and Shine. Each day, the genies grant Leah three wishes, but they often make mistakes. Each episode features Leah working together with the genies to resolve the problems they unintentionally cause, all while keeping Shimmer and Shine a secret from her next door neighbor and best friend Zac.

In the second season, the characters are transported to Zahramay Falls, a magical land where Shimmer and Shine live. Leah reveals her genies' existence to Zac, who is given a genie of his own, named Kaz. Shimmer and Shine continue to grant Leah wishes in Zahramay Falls and befriend the sovereign of the land, Princess Samira. The season includes Samira's pet peacock, Roya and Leah's pet fox, Parisa. Also, Zeta, a villainous sorceress, and finally, Zeta's dragon, Nazboo.

Episodes

See main article: List of Shimmer and Shine episodes.

Characters

Humans and genies

Animals

All animals in the series are voiced by Dee Bradley Baker.

Production

Shimmer and Shine is based on an unreleased pilot that took six months to develop in 2013, with a reported completion date of September 2013. The pilot was created by Farnaz Esnaashari-Charmatz, who previously worked on Dora the Explorer, with Sindy Boveda Spackman as the writer and Andy Bialk as the art director.[6] It was ordered to series by Nickelodeon in March 2014, with the first season to consist of 20 episodes.[7] The series premiered on August 24, 2015.[8]

On February 11, 2016, it was announced that Shimmer and Shine was renewed for a 20-episode second season that uses CGI animation,[9] with the second season premiering in the United States on June 15, 2016.[10] On June 21, 2016, Shimmer and Shine was renewed for a third season of an additional 20 episodes.[11] The third season premiered on May 5, 2017.

On May 24, 2017, Shimmer and Shine was renewed for a fourth season consisting of 20 episodes.[12] The fourth season premiered October 20, 2018. Season 4 was eventually increased to 26 episodes.

Broadcast

Shimmer and Shine premiered on Nick Jr. UK on 9 November 2015,[13] where it was dubbed with British voice actors, replacing the original American soundtrack (though Zeta and the animals' voices remained unchanged).

Merchandise

Books

Nickelodeon and Random House Children's Books released books based on the show starting in January 2016.

DVDs

Nickelodeon, with Paramount for Region 1 and with Universal / Sony for Region 4, have released a number of DVDs based on the show.

DVD NameEpisodesRelease Date
Shimmer & Shine
  • "Genie Treehouse"
  • "Ahoy, Genies!"
  • "The Sweetest Thing"
  • "Light
Camera! Genies"
  • "What a Pig Mess!"
  • "Abraca-Genie"
  • "Dino Might
"
Welcome to Zahramay Falls
  • "Welcome to Zahramay Falls"
  • "The First Wish (part 1)"
  • "The First Wish (part 2)"
  • "Happy Wishaversary"
Friendship Divine
  • "Mermaid Mayhem"
  • "Zoom Zahramay"
  • "A Tree-Mendous Rescue"
  • "Freeze-amay Falls"
  • "Lightening in a Bottle"
  • "All Bottled Up"
  • "Double Trouble"
  • "Bling, Bling"
Magical Pets of Zahramay Falls (Region 1)
Playful Pets of Zahramay Falls (Region 2 & 4)
  • "Untames Talent"
  • "Pet Bedrooms"
  • "Zany Ziffilon"
  • "Now You See Her"
  • "Dragon Pox"
  • "Bungle in the Jungle"
  • "Potion Control"
  • "Boom Zahra-Mom"
Magical Flight
  • "Wild Carpet Chase"
  • "Flying Flour"
  • "Spaceship Wrecked"
  • "Starry Night Sleepover"
  • "Snow Place We'd Rather Be"
  • "Dream Dollhouse"
Magical Mischief
  • "The Silent Treatment"
  • "Zoomicorn"
  • "Genie for a Day"
  • "The Crystal Queen"
  • "Size of the Beholder"
  • "The Glob"
  • "Easy as Pie"
  • "Samira and Zeta"
Beyond the Rainbow Falls
  • "Rainbow Zahramay"
  • "The Darpoppy"
  • "Hairdos and Don'ts"
  • "Flower Power"
  • "All the Glitters"
  • "Waterbent"
  • "Whatever Floats Your Boat"
Dance Like a Genie
  • "Dance Magic"
  • "Backyard Ballet"
  • "Nazboo's Magic Kazoo"
  • "Masquerade Charade"
  • "Grab That Gem"
  • "Carpet Trouble"
Flight of the Zahracorns
  • "Welcome to Zahramay Skies"
  • "Pets to the Rescue"
  • "The Zahra-Star"
  • "Rainbows to the Rescue"
  • "Zahracorn Tickles"
  • "The Zahracorn Salon"
  • "The Dragon Zahracorn"
Legend of the Dragon Treasure
  • "Legend of the Dragon Gem"
  • "The Dragon Rider"
  • "Zahracorns On Parade"
  • "Nazboo’s Magic Robe"
  • "Dragon Tales"
  • "Nazboo’s Family Reunion"
Splash into Zahramay Oceanea
  • "Journey to Zahramay Oceanea"
  • "The Sea Enchantress"
  • "Dance of the Jellyfish"
  • "Zeashell Surprise"
  • "The Zahramay Zuffer-Puff"
  • "Zeacorn Cove"
  • "Lights of Oceanea"

Nickelodeon, with Paramount for Region 1 and with Universal / Sony for Region 4, released a number of DVDs featuring one episode from a variety of the animated television series they have produced, including "Shimmer & Shine", "Blaze and the Monster Machines", "Blue's Clues", "Bubble Guppies", "", "The Fresh Beat Band of Spies", "Paw Patrol", "Rusty Rivets", "Sunny Day", "Top Wing" and "Wallykazam!", on average 6 on each DVD.

DVD NameEpisodesRelease Date
Nick Jr: Big Birthday Bash
  • "Boom Zahra-Bake"
  • "Masquerade Charade"
Nickelodeon Favorites: Whiskers & Paws
  • "Abraca-Genie"
Nickelodeon Favorites: A Very Nick Jr. Christmas
  • "Santa’s Little Genies"

Shimmer and Shine episodes featured as bonus episodes in the DVD releases of other animated television series that Nickelodeon produced, primarily with Universal / Sony for Region 4, including "Paw Patrol" and "Nella the Princess Knight"

DVD NameEpisodesRelease Date
Paw Patrol

Summer Rescue

  • "Volcano Draino"
Nella the Princess Knight

Royal Quest

  • "Staffinated"

Toys

Nickelodeon and Fisher-Price released a toy line based on the show. Mega Bloks playlets based on the show have been released.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Thanks @nickelodeon for the amazing Shimmer and Shine wrap party @farnazcharmatz. Instagram. June 16, 2019.
  2. Web site: SHIMMER AND SHINE (NICK JR). The Futon Critic. February 8, 2020.
  3. The Sweetest Thing . 3 . Shimmer and Shine . Boom Zahramay! Your best friends are on the way..
  4. Web site: Tala from Shimmer and Shine – Nick Asia. https://web.archive.org/web/20170707235316/http://www.nick-asia.com/shows/shimmer-and-shine/characters/tala/41pirj. July 7, 2017. Nickelodeon Southeast Asia. Viacom International, Inc.. July 7, 2017.
  5. Web site: Nahal from Shimmer and Shine – Nick Asia. https://web.archive.org/web/20170707235134/http://www.nick-asia.com/shows/shimmer-and-shine/characters/nahal/tynsbg. July 7, 2017. Nickelodeon Southeast Asia. Viacom International, Inc.. July 7, 2017.
  6. Web site: Nick brings new preschool series Shimmer and Shine to light. Kidscreen. Jeremy. Dickson. June 14, 2013. July 20, 2018.
  7. Web site: Nickelodeon Talks Up its Turnaround, Sports Awards and New Shows at Upfront . Variety . Brian. Steinberg . March 13, 2014 . July 20, 2018 . Shimmer & Shine (20 episodes) – This brand-new animated series follows the magical adventures of fraternal twin genies, Shimmer and Shine....
  8. Web site: Nick Jr.'s 'Shimmer and Shine' Premieres Aug. 24. Animation Magazine. Mercedes. Milligan. July 29, 2015. July 20, 2018.
  9. Nickelodeon Greenlights Second Season of Hit Animated Preschool Series "Shimmer and Shine" . February 11, 2016 . Nickelodeon . The Futon Critic . July 20, 2018 . It's a wish come true for preschoolers as Nickelodeon greenlights a second season (20 episodes) of the hit animated series Shimmer and Shine..
  10. Web site: Nickelodeon Doubles Preschool Programming With 4 New Series, 3 Specials . Kimberly . Nordyke . . May 12, 2016 . ...Shimmer and Shine and PAW Patrol all have been renewed for additional seasons, with Shimmer and Shine's second-season premiere set for noon on June 15 with a new look employing 3D CG animation..
  11. Web site: Shimmer and Shine: Season Three Renewal for Nickelodeon Series . TV Series Finale . Cindy. McLennan . June 22, 2016 . July 20, 2018 . Nickelodeon has renewed the Shimmer and Shine TV show for a third season. Season three will have 20 episodes.
  12. Web site: More preschool renewals, SpongeBob for Nickelodeon . Alexandra. Whyte . May 24, 2017 . Kidscreen . July 20, 2018.
  13. 'BOOM ZAHRAMAY!' FLY UP AND AWAY WITH NICK JR.'S SPARKLING NEW SERIES SHIMMER AND SHINE. October 12, 2015. London. Viacom UK & Ireland Press Centre. October 17, 2015.
  14. Web site: Shimmer & Shine DVD (Region 1). B014R6Q05G. 2 February 2016. Amazon. Nickelodeon / Paramount. 9 April 2020.
  15. Web site: Shimmer & Shine DVD (Region 4). B01MT059I5. JBHiFi-SKU=309870. 2 November 2016. Sanity. UniversalSony. 9 April 2020.
  16. Web site: Welcome to Zahramay Falls DVD (Region 1). B01CEWQ3GQ. Empire-SKU=1834732. 16 August 2016. Amazon. Nickelodeon / Paramount. 9 April 2020.
  17. Web site: Welcome to Zahramay Falls DVD (Region 2 - UK). B01MDS60IG. 30 January 2017. Amazon. Nickelodeon / Paramount. 9 April 2020.
  18. Web site: Welcome to Zahramay Falls DVD (Region 4). B075JXLB54. JBHiFi-SKU=445673. 14 June 2017. Amazon. Nickelodeon / Universal Sony. 9 April 2020.
  19. Web site: Friendship Divine DVD (Region 1). B01NA79E61. 7 February 2017. Amazon. Nickelodeon / Paramount. 9 April 2020.
  20. Web site: Friendship Divine DVD (Region 2 - UK). B0725WWKFL. 17 July 2017. Amazon. Nickelodeon / Universal. 9 April 2020.
  21. Web site: Friendship Divine DVD (Region 4). B075K81B8Y. JBHiFi-SKU=472873. 6 September 2017. Sanity. Nickelodeon / Universal Sony. 9 April 2020.
  22. Web site: Magical Pets of Zahramay Falls DVD (Region 1). B072148H96. 22 August 2017. Walmart. Nickelodeon / Paramount. 27 April 2020.
  23. Web site: Playful Pets of Zahramay Falls DVD (Region 2 - UK). B07D7RC36M. 16 July 2018. Fishpond. Nickelodeon / Paramount. 27 April 2020.
  24. Web site: Shimmer and Shine: Playful Pets of Zahramay Falls (DVD).
  25. Web site: Nella the Princess Knight: The Princess Knight DVD (Region 2 - South Africa). 14 September 2018. Razu. Nickelodeon / Paramount. 27 April 2020.
  26. Web site: Playful Pets of Zahramay Falls DVD (Region 4). B0794MCD2S. au. 11 April 2018. Sanity. Nickelodeon / Paramount. 27 April 2020.
  27. Web site: Shimmer & Shine: Playful Pets of Zahramay Falls.
  28. Web site: Shimmer and Shine: Playful Pets of Zahramay Falls (DVD).
  29. Web site: Magical Flight DVD (Region 4). B0771NNHFS. JBHiFi-SKU=507927. 15 November 2017. Sanity. Nickelodeon / UniversalSony. 7 April 2020.
  30. Web site: Magical Mischief DVD (Region 4). B079J8RPR2. JBHiFi-SKU=640214. 13 June 2018. Sanity. Nickelodeon / Universal Sony. 7 April 2020.
  31. Web site: Beyond the Rainbow Falls DVD (Region 4). B07BLHR53X. JBHiFi-SKU=322113. 26 September 2018. Amazon. Nickelodeon / Universal Sony. 7 April 2020.
  32. Web site: Dance Like a Genie DVD (Region 4). B07L5V8C4J. JBHiFi-SKU=379027. 3 April 2019. Amazon. Nickelodeon / Universal Sony. 7 April 2020.
  33. Web site: Flight of the Zahracorns DVD (Region 1). B07KHLF4P6. 5 February 2019. Amazon. Nickelodeon / Paramount. 7 April 2020.
  34. Web site: Flight of the Zahracorns DVD (Region 4). B07TD43QBP. JBHiFi-SKU=397789. 25 September 2019. Sanity. Nickelodeon / Universal Sony Pictures. 7 April 2020.
  35. Web site: Legend of the Dragon Treasure DVD (Region 1). B07SLGWX79. 20 August 2019. Amazon. Nickelodeon / Paramount. 7 April 2020.
  36. Web site: Legend of the Dragon Treasure DVD (Region 4). B084DFZKH5. au. 17 June 2020. Amazon. Nickelodeon / Paramount. 7 April 2020.
  37. Web site: Splash into Zahramay Oceanea DVD (Region 1). B07ZLJX6H3. Raru-Barcode=032429333124. 21 January 2020. Raru. Nickelodeon / Paramount. 15 April 2020.
  38. Web site: Nick Jr: Big Birthday Bash DVD (Region 1). June 4, 2019. 6317815186. Raru. Nickelodeon / Paramount. 29 April 2020.
  39. Web site: Nick Jr: Big Birthday Bash (DVD).
  40. Web site: Nick Jr: Big Birthday Bash DVD (Region 2 - UK). 15 July 2019. B07TDG21B8. co.uk. Fishpond. Nickelodeon / Paramount. 29 April 2020.
  41. Web site: Nick Jr. Big Birthday Bash (DVD).
  42. Web site: Nick Jr: Big Birthday Bash DVD (Region 4). 28 August 2019. B07RLHNTH7. au. JB Hifi. Nickelodeon / Universal Sony. 29 April 2020.
  43. Web site: Nickelodeon Favorites: Whiskers & Paws DVD (Region 1). B014R6Q02E. au. 5 January 2016. Walmart. Nickelodeon / Paramount. 29 April 2020.
  44. Web site: Nickelodeon Favorites Whiskers & Paws, Artist Not Provided - Shop Online for Movies, DVDS in Australia.
  45. Web site: Nickelodeon Favorites: A Very Nick Jr. Christmas DVD (Region 1). B01JJUC92S. au. 11 October 2016. DVD Empire. Nickelodeon. 29 April 2020.
  46. https://www.target.com/p/-/A-51164227
  47. Web site: Nickelodeon Favorites: A Very Nick Jr. Christmas (DVD).
  48. Web site: Paw Patrol: Summer Rescue DVD (Region 4). B07D33KL91. au. 16 January 2019. JB HiFi. Nickelodeon / Universal Sony. 11 April 2020.
  49. Web site: Paw Patrol - Summer Rescues.
  50. Web site: Nella the Princess Knight: Royal Quest DVD (Region 4). JBHiFi-SKU=385641. 19 June 2019. Sanity. Nickelodeon / Universal Sony. 11 April 2020.