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ThePenguins of Madagascar is an American animated television series produced by DreamWorks Animation and co-produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio.[4] It stars nine characters from DreamWorks' animated film Madagascar: the penguins Skipper (Tom McGrath), Rico (John DiMaggio), Kowalski (Jeff Bennett), and Private (James Patrick Stuart); the lemurs King Julien (Danny Jacobs), Maurice (Kevin Michael Richardson), and Mort (Andy Richter); and Mason (Conrad Vernon) and Phil the chimpanzees. Characters new to the series include Marlene the otter (Nicole Sullivan) and a zookeeper named Alice (Mary Scheer). It is the first Nicktoon co-produced with DreamWorks Animation. The series was executive-produced by Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle, who were the creators of the animated series Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (a spin-off of Pixar's Toy Story franchise) and Disney Channel's Kim Possible.

The pilot episode, "Gone in a Flash", aired as part of "Superstuffed Nicktoons Weekend" on Friday, November 28,[5] 2008, and The Penguins of Madagascar became a regular series on March 28, 2009. The series premiere drew 6.1 million viewers, setting a new record as the most-watched premiere.[6][7]

Although the series occasionally alludes to the rest of the franchise, The Penguins of Madagascar does not take place at a precise time within it.[8] McGrath, who is also the co-creator of the film characters, has said that the series takes place "not specifically before or after the movie, I just wanted them all back at the zoo. I think of it as taking place in a parallel universe".[8]

In December 2014, DiMaggio stated that the show ended production.[11] The show's executive producers, Mark McCorkle and Bob Schooley, later served as executive consultants for DreamWorks' next Madagascar spin-off series (All Hail King Julien).

The Penguins of Madagascar is a spin-off of the Madagascar films. The series follows the adventures of four penguins: Skipper, Kowalski, Private, and Rico, who perform various commando-like missions to protect their home in the Central Park Zoo. The penguins often have to deal with problems caused, or made worse, by their zoo neighbors, King Julien XIII (a ring-tailed lemur), Maurice (an aye-aye), and Mort (a mouse lemur).

The Penguins of Madagascar features the four penguin characters from the Madagascar franchise, as well as the two chimpanzees and the three lemurs. Characters new to the franchise include Marlene the otter and Alice the zookeeper, among others. Tom McGrath, John DiMaggio, Andy Richter, and Conrad Vernon reprise their roles as Skipper, Rico, Mort, and Mason respectively.

All four of the penguin characters are designed differently in the cartoon than they are in the movie to make them more distinguishable and easier to tell apart. Skipper's head is flatter in the series; Kowalski is taller; Rico has an unexplained scar over his mouth, a double chin, and a feathery Mohawk; and Private is shorter, younger, and rounder. Their personalities and abilities were also exaggerated. The texture of the characters was also changed to be better suited for television work.[8]

In mid-2006, Nickelodeon and DreamWorks Animation announced that they would collaborate to create a show based on the Madagascar films. The new series would star the penguins from the film series. Nothing was confirmed on what the series would be about until November 2007.

The series was co-produced by DreamWorks Animation and the Nickelodeon Animation Studio's Burbank location. Animation services were outsourced to India,[8] New Zealand and Taiwan. The producers were planning on a 26-episode first season,[2] but the episode number was changed to 48.

Some of the voice actors who voiced the characters in the films were unable to reprise their roles for the series. Chris Miller, who had voiced Kowalski, was replaced by Jeff Bennett, while Christopher Knights was replaced by James Patrick Stuart for the voice of Private. Danny Jacobs took over from Sacha Baron Cohen as the voice of King Julien, and Cedric the Entertainer's character, Maurice, is now voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson. Tom McGrath, John DiMaggio, Andy Richter and Conrad Vernon reprised their roles of Skipper, Rico, Mort, and Mason for the TV series, respectively. Other characters are voiced by the same actors who had voiced them in the films, while some characters, like Marlene and Alice the zookeeper, are new characters created especially for the series.

In Australia, The Penguins of Madagascar premiered on April 18, 2009, on Nickelodeon.[17] In Canada, the series premiered on September 12, 2009, on Nickelodeon Canada and YTV.[18] In Ireland, the series premiered on Nickelodeon Ireland and RT Two on April 12, 2009.[19] The series debuted in Australia and New Zealand on April 18, 2009 on Nickelodeon (Australia and New Zealand).[20] In the United Kingdom, the series premiered on April 12, 2009 on Nickelodeon UK, CITV, and Viva.[19] Nickelodeon aired a "sneak peek" preview of The Penguins of Madagascar in the United States November 28, 2008, and officially launched the series March 28, 2009.[21][better source needed] The series was added to Hulu in June 2018.[22] The series premiered on Duronto TV in Bangladesh on March 1, 2021, alongside Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness.[23]

Mary McNamara of the Los Angeles Times gave The Penguins of Madagascar a favorable review. She said that the show had strong comedic timing and action scenes, saying that it recalled both Wile E. Coyote cartoons and 1940s gangster movies.[24] Tim Goodman's review in the San Francisco Chronicle is also favorable. He said that he considered the penguins and Julien as having the most comedic potential from the movies, with his review focusing on the voice actors' comedic timing, and said that the show also contained several jokes that would make it appealing to adults.[25]

Brian Lowry of Variety described the show as "loud, exuberant and colorful" and praised its animation quality, but he did not think that it was funny and said that the show seemed more like a "merchandising bonanza".[26]

DreamWorks licensed a number of manufacturers to create products for the show, including Hooga Loo Toys, which had a successful run creating a line of plush toys associated with the second Madagascar movie. Based on its success, Hooga Loo was granted a license to create an entirely new toy line for the new series. Hooga Loo recruited the creative development team, Pangea Corporation, the company who assisted Playmates Toys in the development of the very successful Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, to work systemically with DreamWorks and develop toys inspired by the series.[50] The toy line included a full range of plush characters, as well as collectible figures and wacky vehicles. Fast food restaurants courted DreamWorks to glean the rights for a QSR deal, which finally materialized in late 2009. McDonald's had produced a line of toys based on the second film. This relationship forged a new deal with McDonald's.

Licensed merchandise based on the show began debuting in January 2010.[51][52] In February 2010, McDonald's began their "Mission: Play" Happy Meal toy campaign, which featured eight toys based on the penguins in the series.[53]

In addition to the released of Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, 2008 also marked the beginning for another fresh Madagascar title in the form of The Penguins of Madagascar. This spin-off comedy action-adventure TV series aired from 2008 to 2012 on Nickelodeon and from 2013 to 2015 on Nicktoons. It centers on the four Central Park Zoo penguins, Skipper (Tom McGrath), Rico (John DiMaggio), Kowalski (Jeff Bennett), and Private (James Patrick Stuart), transforming them from scene-stealing side characters into our leading little guys as they embark on various missions of their own design to protect their home at the zoo.

See beloved Madagascar side-character King Julien (Danny Jacobs) as the focal point in Netflix Original adventure comedy series All Hail King Julien, which ran on the platform from 2014 to 2017. The show is a prequel to the events of the first Madagascar film that revolves around the misadventures of ring-tailed lemur King Julien XIII as he takes over the title of king from his devious uncle, King Julien XII (Henry Winkler), and learns that being a leader is more difficult (and involves a lot less partying) than he would like.

The show features an all-star voice cast, including Jeff Bennett as Kowalski, James Patrick Stuart as Private, John DiMaggio as Rico, Kevin Michael Richardson as Maurice, Danny Jacobs as King Julien, Tom McGrath as Skipper, Tara Strong as Becky, Mary Scheer as Alice, Andy Richter as Mort, Nicole Sullivan as Marlene, Conrad Vernon as Mason, Diedrich Bader as Joey, and Richard Kind as Roger.

Each episode of The Penguins of Madagascar is composed of several mini-stories that each stand on their own but also contribute to the overall narrative arc of the show. The plots are often absurd and imaginative, featuring the penguins using their own unique skills and gadgets to tackle challenges that range from saving the world from mad scientists to protecting their home from an alien invasion.

One of the central themes of the show is the bond between the four penguins, who are not just teammates but also best friends. Their dynamic is one of the main drivers of the show's humor and heart, with the penguins' strong personalities and distinct quirks playing off each other in hilarious ways. Skipper is the gruff but loving leader, Kowalski is the intellectual and strategist, Rico is the unpredictable wildcard, and Private is the earnest and innocent newbie.

Throughout the series, The Penguins of Madagascar also explores the larger world beyond the zoo, introducing a range of recurring characters like the narcissistic lemur King Julien, the sarcastic otter Marlene, and the bumbling security guard Officer X. The show is not just a comedy but also an adventure, with the penguins traversing the globe to stop various villains and complete their missions. As they do so, they often encounter unexpected challenges and obstacles that test their friendship and teamwork.

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