Woody Woodpecker (2018 web series)
Animated web series reviving the classic cartoon character.
Woody Woodpecker is an American animated web series featuring the cartoon character of the same name created by Walter Lantz and produced by Splash Entertainment. The series premiered on YouTube on December 3, 2018, and later became available on Kabillion in 2023. It is notable for reviving the classic character in a digital format, with seasons directed by Alex Zamm and Mike Milo.
- field
- Animation
- nationality
- American
- known_for
- Web series reviving Woody Woodpecker character
- premiere_date
- December 3, 2018
- seasons
- 3
Lore & Background
The series was produced by Splash Entertainment and premiered on YouTube on December 3, 2018. The first season was directed by Alex Zamm, who also directed the 2017 film. The second and third seasons were directed by Mike Milo. In 2020, Woody Woodpecker and Wally Walrus appeared in a series of PSAs. The second season premiered on October 28, 2020, and the third season premiered on November 6, 2022. The tenth episode of the third season, titled 'Space Track', was not published on the official Woody Woodpecker YouTube channel until April 2, 2023, though it had been available on the official Facebook page and removed at the beginning of January 2023. In 2023, the series became available to watch on Kabillion.
Reader's Guide
The Woody Woodpecker web series represents a modern adaptation of a classic cartoon character for online platforms, specifically YouTube. Its production by Splash Entertainment and distribution across multiple languages (Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, and English) reflect a strategy to reach global audiences. The series' release pattern—with episodes appearing on different platforms and occasional delays—illustrates the evolving nature of digital content distribution. The involvement of voice actors such as Eric Bauza as Woody Woodpecker and Tom Kenny as Wally Walrus connects the series to broader animation and voice-acting communities. The series' significance lies in its role in keeping a historic character relevant in the streaming era, while its availability on Kabillion in 2023 expanded its reach beyond YouTube. The PSAs in 2020 also demonstrate the character's use for public service messaging.
Did You Know?
- The series premiered on YouTube on December 3, 2018.
- The tenth episode of season 3, 'Space Track', was not published on YouTube until April 2, 2023, after being removed from Facebook in January 2023.
- The first season was directed by Alex Zamm, who also directed the 2017 Woody Woodpecker film.
- The series became available on Kabillion in 2023.
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