The Powerpuff Girls (2016)

About The Powerpuff Girls (2016)

The Powerpuff Girls is an American animated television series created by animator Craig McCracken and produced by Hanna-Barbera (later Cartoon Network Studios) for Cartoon Network. The show, which premiered on November 18, 2016, revolves around Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup, three kindergarten-aged girls with superpowers, as well as their father and creator, a scientist named Professor Utonium. The girls all live in the fictional city of Townsville, USA and are frequently called upon by the city's mayor to help fight nearby criminals and other enemies using their powers.

Making / Production

The show was developed by Nick Jennings and Bob Boyle, who were both part of the original Powerpuff Girls series. It continues the story of Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup, including the animation style of the original, but with modern touches. The voice cast from the original series returned for the new series with new additions.

Actors

• Amanda Leighton as Blossom: She portrays Blossom as the intelligent, competent, and determined leader of The Powerpuff Girls.
• Kristen Li as Bubbles: Kristen voices the happy-go-lucky and free-spirited Bubbles, who has a strong bond with animals and a fondness for art and music.
• Natalie Palamides as Buttercup: Natalie brings to life the tough and fiery Buttercup, who relishes in fighting crime and has a no-nonsense attitude.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Powerpuff Girls (2016) is a reboot of the original series which aired from 1998 to 2005.
• The show includes important themes of friendship, family, and the importance of identity.
• Unlike in the original series, the new Powerpuff Girls was produced using Adobe Flash at Cartoon Network Studios.

Quotes

• "We're the Powerpuff Girls, and we never quit!"- Blossom
• "I'm hardcore!"- Buttercup
• "Sometimes, being a Powerpuff Girl isn't easy."- Bubbles

Music and Soundtrack

• The show's theme song, "Who's Got The Power?" was performed by Tacocat.
• The background score, composed by Mike Reagan, often features energetic pop and rock tracks that match the show's dynamic themes.