Young David (miniseries) explained
| Creator: | Phil Cunningham |
| Based On: | 1 Samuel |
| Composer: | Andries Smit |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
| Num Seasons: | 1 |
| Num Episodes: | 5 |
| Camera: | Charl Collocott |
| Runtime: | 6 minutes |
| Company: | Minno
Angel Studios
Slingshot Productions
Sunrise Animation Studios |
Young David is an American 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 Animation Studios 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.
Synopsis
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
- 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
Episodes are released monthly on both Minno and Angel Studios, beginning on November 10, 2023 and ended on March 8, 2024.[2]
Production
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]
Notes and References
- News: Seariac . Hanna . November 2, 2023 . Why a media company behind 'Young David' wants to see a robust Christian kids TV economy . Deseret News . January 1, 2024 . January 1, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240101095952/https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2023/11/2/23942664/young-david-minno-angel-studios-show . live .
- Web site: Goldbart . Max . 'Young David' Series From Minno, Slingshot Productions, Sunrise Animation Studios & Angel Studios Gets Premiere Date; Watch The Trailer . Deadline . 25 October 2023 . 2 January 2024 . 8 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231108202315/https://deadline.com/2023/10/animation-studios-streamer-minno-partner-on-faith-based-shows-set-young-david-as-debut-project-premiere-date-trailer-1235040633/ . live .
- Web site: Flory . Nancy . Young David, a Series of Short Videos for Kids by Minno, to be Available Starting November 10 . The Stream . 7 November 2023 . 2 January 2024 . 2 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240102234637/https://stream.org/young-david-a-series-of-short-videos-for-kids-by-minno-to-be-available-starting-november-10/ . live .
- Web site: Milligan . Mercedes . Animated Old Testament Adventure 'Young David' Launches Nov. 10 . Animation Mazagine . Animation Magazine . 2 January 2024 . 2 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231102162107/https://www.animationmagazine.net/2023/10/animated-old-testament-adventure-young-david-launches-nov-10/ . live .
- Web site: Lang . Jamie . Faith-Based Shorts Series 'Young David' Will Begin Streaming On November 10 . Cartoon Brew . 2 November 2023 . 2 January 2024 . 18 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240118101612/https://www.cartoonbrew.com/series/faith-based-shorts-series-young-david-will-begin-streaming-on-november-10-234374.html . live .
