Alien TV
Mischievous aliens exploring Earth's oddities
About Alien TV
Released: 2020
Platform: Netflix
Rating: TV-Y7
Run time: 2 Seasons
Cast
Rob Tinkler, Julie Lemieux, John Cleland, Kyle Dooley, Rupert Degas
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Alien TV is a Canadian TV show that first aired in 2020. It falls under the genre of comedy and science fiction and has gained popularity among viewers of all ages. The show revolves around the adventures of three alien reporters who are sent to Earth to cover various news and events. The aliens, Ixbee, Pixbee, and Squee, are from the planet Zog and use their unique perspectives and humorous take on Earth to create a TV show for their fellow extraterrestrials.
The plot of Alien TV is centered around the aliens' attempts to understand and report on the strange customs, habits, and objects that they encounter on Earth. They often land in ridiculous and hilarious situations as they try to make sense of human behavior and showcase it to their alien audience. The show combines elements of sketch comedy, animation, and puppetry to create a visually entertaining and comical experience.
Making / Production
Alien TV is produced by Entertainment One in collaboration with Optix Digital Pictures and Fremantle. The show is created using a mix of live-action and animation techniques. The puppetry and animatronics used for the alien characters are created by Jim Henson's Creature Shop. The show's creators aim to blend humor with educational content, allowing viewers to learn about human culture and behavior through the lens of the aliens' unconventional observations.
Actors
- Ixbee - Played by Rob Tinkler, brings humor and curiosity to the role of the alien reporter
- Pixbee - Played by Gary Jewell, adds a touch of mischief and cleverness to the group
- Squee - Played by John Cleland, brings innocence and genuine wonder to the alien trio
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- Alien TV is inspired by a popular book series called "Alienology."
- The puppetry for the alien characters in Alien TV was created by the renowned Jim Henson's Creature Shop.
- Each episode of Alien TV is comprised of several short sketches that cover different topics and aspects of human life.
- The show uses a combination of puppetry and green screen technology to create the alien characters and their interactions with the live-action elements of the show.
Awards
Alien TV has not won any awards as of now, but it has received positive reviews from both viewers and critics for its unique blend of comedy and educational content.
Quotes
- "Earth is truly a strange and fascinating place." - Ixbee
- "Humans seem to love these small rectangular devices they call 'phones.'" - Squee
- "I hope our alien viewers appreciate our efforts to understand this thing humans refer to as 'pizza'." - Pixbee
Music / Soundtrack
The soundtrack for Alien TV features a combination of catchy original tunes and quirky sound effects that add to the comedic atmosphere of the show. The music is composed by a team of talented composers who strive to create a playful and energetic score that complements the on-screen action and humor.
About Alien TV
Alien TV follows extraterrestrial reporters Ixbee, Pixbee and Squee, as they explore Earth and report on human lifestyle.