List of Nelvana programs

This is a **list of feature films, TV shows and specials** involving production or distribution by the Canadian animation company, Nelvana.

## Feature films[edit]

**Live-action films**

* *125 Rooms of Comfort* (1974) – titles
* *Nishnawbe-Aski: The People and the Land* (1977) – short documentary (animation)
* *Jefferson Starship* (1983) – live-action (co-production with East Media for RCA VideoDiscs)
* *Three Amigos* (1986) – animation sequence
* *Burglar* (1987) – live-action (released by Warner Bros. Pictures)
* *Shoppin' for Clothes* (1988) – short film
* *Malice* (1993) – live-action; uncredited (released by Columbia Pictures)
* *Attack of the Killer B-Movies* (1995) – live-action
* *Journey to the Planets* (1993) – short film (animated sequences)
* *Mr. Lucky* (1996) – short film (post-production)
* *Spaceman* (1997) – live-action (released by Palm Pictures)

**Animated films**

* *Rock & Rule* (1983) (released by MGM/UA Entertainment Co.)
* *The Care Bears Movie* (1985) (released by The Samuel Goldwyn Company)
* *Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation* (1986) (released by Columbia Pictures)
* *The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland* (1987) (released by Cineplex Odeon Films)
* *Babar: The Movie* (1989) (released by Astral Films in Canada and New Line Cinema in the United States)
* *Pippi Longstocking* (1997) (released by Legacy Releasing)
* *Donkey Kong Country: The Legend of the Crystal Coconut* (1999) (released by Paramount Home Video) (Direct-To-Video)
* *Babar: King of the Elephants* (1999) (released by Alliance Communications)
* *Franklin's Sing Along Adventure* (2000) – direct-to-video release
* *Franklin and the Green Knight* (2000) – direct-to-video release
* *Franklin's Magic Christmas* (2001) – direct-to-video release
* *The Little Bear Movie* (2001) – direct-to-video release
* *Rolie Polie Olie: The Great Defender of Fun* (2002) – direct-to-video release; computer-animated
* *Rolie Polie Olie: The Baby Bot Chase* (2003) – direct-to-video release; computer-animated
* *Back to School with Franklin* (2003) – direct-to-video release
* *Rescue Heroes: The Movie* (2003) – direct-to-video release; computer-animated
* *Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-lot* (2004) – direct-to-video release; computer-animated
* *The Care Bears' Big Wish Movie* (2005) – direct-to-video release; computer-animated
* *Heidi* (2005; released theatrically outside North America)
* *Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure* (2006)
* *Mike the Knight: Journey to Dragon Mountain* (2014) (with HIT Entertainment) – direct-to-video release
* *Lucky Duck* (2014) (with Disney Junior)[*citation needed*] – direct-to-video release; Computer Animation
* *The Most Magnificent Thing* (2019) – short film; cgi

**Animated films - Distribution only**

* *The Legend of the North Wind* (1992)
* *The Return of the North Wind* (1994)
* *Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie* (1999; English dubbed version, as *Cardcaptors: The Movie*; released theatrically outside North America)
* *Beyblade: Fierce Battle* (2005)
* *Kirby: Fright to the Finish!!* (2005; movie edit of final episodes; distribution in Canada)

## Television specials[edit]

* *Christmas Two Step* (1975) – combining live action and animation
* *A Cosmic Christmas* (1977)
* *The Devil and Daniel Mouse* (1978)
* *How We Made The Devil and Daniel Mouse* (1978)
* *Star Wars Holiday Special* (1978) – live-action; includes animated sequence from the company
* *Intergalactic Thanksgiving* (1979)
* *Romie-0 and Julie-8* (1979)
* *Easter Fever* (1980) (with Topcraft)
* *Take Me Up to the Ball Game* (1980)
* *The Magic of Herself the Elf* (1983)
* *Strawberry Shortcake: Housewarming Surprise* (1983)
* *Strawberry Shortcake and the Baby Without a Name* (1984)
* *Strawberry Shortcake Meets the Berrykins* (1985)
* Atkinson Film-Arts television specials (distributor):
	+ *The Body Electric* (1985)
	+ *Rumpelstiltskin* (1985)
	+ *The Velveteen Rabbit* (1985)
	+ *For Better or For Worse: The Bestest Present* (1985)
	+ *Babar and Father Christmas* (1985)
	+ *The Tin Soldier* (1986)
	+ *The Nightingale* (1987)
* *The Great Heep* (1986)
* *Madballs: Escape from Orb!* (1986)
* *My Pet Monster* (1986)
* *Home Alone: A Kid's Guide to Playing It Safe When on Your Own* (1987)
* *The Wild Puffalumps* (1987)
* *The Rocket Boy* (1987) – live-action (co-production for Orion Television)
* *Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs* (1988) – main title design
* *Care Bears Nutcracker Suite* (1988)
* *HBO Storybook Musicals* (1991) – "The Tale of Peter Rabbit"
* *The Rosey and Buddy Show* (1992)
* *Santa's First Christmas* (1992) (with EVA Entertainment, Siriol Productions, and S4C)
* *The Incredible Crash Dummies* (1993) (with Lamb and Company, Tyco, and Fox Kids)
* *Redwall: The Movie* (2000) – made-for-television movie
* *The Santa Claus Brothers* (2001) – computer-animated
* *Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Kids* (2003) – computer-animated
* *Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends: The Prince, the Princess and the Bee* (2006) – computer-animated

## Television series[edit]

### 1970s[edit]

* *Small Star Cinema* (1974–1975) – combining live action and animation

### 1980s[edit]

* *Mr. Microchip* (1983) – live-action
* *:20 Minute Workout* (1983–1985) – live-action
* *The Edison Twins* (1983–1986) – live-action
* *Inspector Gadget* (1983) – co-produced with DiC for the first season only
* *The Get Along Gang* (1984, pilot episode) – co-produced with DiC
* *Star Wars: Droids* (1985–1986)
* *Star Wars: Ewoks* (1985–1987)
* *The Care Bears Family* (1986–1988)
* *Madballs* (1986–1987)
* *Cricket's Club* (1986–1987) – direct-to-video series co-produced with Hi-Tops Video
* *My Pet Monster* (1987)
* *T. and T.* (1988–1990) – live-action
* *Clifford the Big Red Dog* (1988) – direct-to-video release
* *Babar* (1989–2000)
* *Beetlejuice* (1989–1991; co-production with The Geffen Film Company and Warner Bros. Television)

### 1990s[edit]

* *Little Rosey* (1990)
* *The Adventures of Tintin* (1991–1992) (co-production with Ellipse Programme)
* *Rupert* (1991–1997)
* *Fievel's American Tails* (1992–1993; co-production with Amblin Television and Universal Animation Studios)
* *Dog City* (1992–1994; co-production with The Jim Henson Company)
* *Eek! The Cat/Eek! Stravaganza* (1992–1999) (co-production with Savage Studios and Fox Children's Production)
* *Family Dog* (1993; co-production with Universal Television, Warner Bros. Television and Amblin Television)
* *Cadillacs and Dinosaurs* (1993–1994)
* *Tales from the Cryptkeeper* (1993–1999)
* *The Legend of the North Wind* (1994; distribution licensing)
* *RoboCop: The Series* (1994) – "Commander Cash" animated sequences
* *Free Willy* (1994; co-production with Regency Enterprises, Le Studio Canal+, Warner Bros. Television)
* *Wild C.A.T.s* (1994–1995) (co-production with WildStorm Productions)
* *The Magic School Bus* (1994–1997; co-production with Scholastic Productions)
* *Nancy Drew* (1995) – live-action
* *The Hardy Boys* (1995–1996) – live-action
* *The Neverending Story* (1995–1996) (co-production with Cine Vox and Ellipse Animation)
* *Ace Ventura: Pet Detective* (1995–1997; co-production with Morgan Creek Productions and Warner Bros. Television)
* *Jake and the Kid* (1995–1999) – live-action
* *Little Bear* (1995–2001)
* *Tales from the Crypt* (1996) – "The Third Pig"
* *Robin* (1996)
* *Waynehead* (1996–1997) (co-production with Warner Bros. Animation)
* *Blazing Dragons* (1996–1998) (co-production with Ellipse Animation)
* *Stickin' Around* (1996–1998)
* *The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police* (1997–1998)
* *Pippi Longstocking* (1997)
* *Ned's Newt* (1997–1999) (co-production with Studio B Productions) (Season 2 only)
* *Donkey Kong Country* (1997–2000) – computer animated (co-production with Medialab Technology and WIC Entertainment)
* *Franklin* (1997–2004)
* Frosted Flakes: The Animated Series (1997-present) (co-production with Sesame Workshop, CineGroupe, Scholastic, 9 Story Media Group, and Brown Bag Films)
* Froot Loops: The Animated Series (1997-present) (co-production with Cookie Jar Group, DiC Entertainment, Les Studios Tex, Film Roman, Sesame Workshop, Scholastic, and Universal Cartoon Studios)
* Rice Krispies: The Animated Series (1997-present) (co-production with Sesame Workshop, Film Roman, Saban (Season 4), Marvel Studios, and Sony Pictures Television)
* *Jean-Luc & Dondoozat* (1998) (co-production with Bibo Films, Canal+ and Télétoon)
* *Rolie Polie Olie* (1998–2004) – computer-animated
* *Birdz* (1998–1999)
* *Dumb Bunnies* (1998–1999) (co-production with Yoram Gross & Village Roadshow)
* *Anatole* (1998–2000)
* *Mythic Warriors: Guardians of the Legend* (1998–2000)
* *Flying Rhino Junior High* (1998–2000)
* *Bob and Margaret* (1998–2001) (co-production with Comedy Central)
* *Elliot Moose* (1999)
* *George and Martha* (1999–2000)
* *Blaster's Universe* (1999–2000) (co-production with Knowledge Adventure)
* *Redwall* (1999–2001)
* *Rescue Heroes* (1999–2002)

### 2000s[edit]

* *Taina* (2001–2002; distribution in Canada)
* *The Fairly OddParents* (2001–2006; distribution in Canada)
* *The Berenstain Bears* (2003–2004) (PBS)
* *My Life as a Teenage Robot* (2003–2007; distribution in Canada)
* *My Dad the Rock Star* (2003–2005)
* *Jacob Two-Two* (September 2003–2006)
* *Pandalian* (2004–2005) (co-production with Funimation Entertainment)
* *6teen* (2004–2010) (co-production with Fresh TV)
* *Delta State* (2004)
* *Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends* (2004–2008) – computer-animated
* *The Backyardigans* (2004–2010) – computer-animated
* *Being Ian* (2004–2008) (co-production with Studio B Productions) (Seasons 2–3)
* *Funpak!* (2005)
	+ *Coolman*
	+ *Gruesomestein's Monsters*
	+ *Harold Rosenbaum, Chartered Accountant Extreme*
	+ *The Manly Bee*
	+ *Martini & Meatballs*
	+ *Miracle Koala*
	+ *The 9th Life of Sherman Phelps*
	+ *Rotting Hills*
	+ *Sidekick*
	+ *Wild, Wild Circus Company*
* *Jane and the Dragon* (2005–2006) – computer-animated
* *Class of the Titans* (2005–2008) (co-production with Studio B Productions)
* *Di-Gata Defenders* (2006–2008)
* *Grossology* (2006–2009)
* *Ruby Gloom* (2006–2008)
* *Z-Squad* (2006–2007) (co-production with Enemes)[1]
* *Handy Manny* (2006–2013) – computer-animated (co-production for Disney Junior)