''Boonie Bears'' (, "Roaming Bears" ; Bear Hunting) is a Chinese

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series shown on multiple Chinese platforms and television stations, including Central China Television (CCTV) and Beijing Television Network (BTV). The series features two bears, Briar and Bramble, who try to stop Logger Vick from destroying their forest home. Some other minor characters, mainly animals, are also shown, such as an owl, a gopher, and two monkeys. This cartoon show also shown in India on Big Magic Chanel in Hindi language as Bablu Aur Dablu. The franchise is Fantawild Animation's tentpole and "has been the biggest animation brand in China for many years" according to '' Variety''.

Origin

''Boonie Bears'' was first shown in January 2012 and last shown in February 2022 and became the most popular children's show in China. More than 600 thirteen-minute episodes have been produced so far. The series is produced by Fantawild Holdings Inc.

Creation and translations

Although originally created in

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, ''Boonie Bears'' has been translated to other languages, such as English, Spanish, French, Russian,

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and Hindi (as ''Babloo Dabloo'' on BIG Magic.) It has now been distributed to 82 countries worldwide and partnered with Netflix, Sony, and Disney.

Characters

Victor “Vick”

Vick (Formerly called Logger Vick)() is a logger who often runs into the animals for his misdeeds against the forest. He is bald, usually wearing hat or an

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to conceal it. He is often seen carrying a chainsaw or a hunting rifle, wearing a jacket and jeans. Despite his menacing demeanor, Vick is often stays determined in light of threats from the forest, his superiors and poverty, not wishing to be in conflict with anyone if possible, despite sometimes seeking vengeance as a hunter. Vick later becomes a tour guide to preserve the forest with his animal friends. (Voiced by: Toni Thompson Paul "Maxx" Rinehart)

Mr. Li

Mr. Li () is Logger Vick's unseen merciless boss. He is primarily known for threatening Vick and deducting his salary for providing any benefits. (Voiced by:

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Paul "Maxx" Rinhart)

Briar

Briar () is a

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Bramble’s older brother and a valiant, kind and respected figure in the forest. His intelligence and leadership allows him to rally other animals and battle whatever antagonist, be it Vick or not. Whenever the forest is not under threat, Briar has a carefree life with his brother inside their tree-like cave. The color of his fur is reddish-brown he also had a white colored chest similar to a

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. (Voiced by:

, Gene E. Hobbs, Mario Lopez, and Kieran Katarey.)

Bramble

Bramble () is

and Briar's younger brother. Briar is physically robust (more so than his brother though he and his brother were both quite fat) but brash, dim-witted, naive and hedonistic and also sometimes childish, much to Briar's annoyance, although he has proven himself on occasion. He also enjoys food of many kinds, specifically fish and

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. The color of his fur is light yellowish-brown like his brother he also has a white colored chest similar to a

. (Voiced by: Justin J Wheeler, Josh Peck, Joseph Lambert)

Warren

Warren () is a nervous

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and a friend of the bears. He likes

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and

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. Warren's agility allows him to weave through threats and conduct espionage for the bears. He is allergic to snacks he is also mistaken for a female. (Voiced by: Toni Thompson, Siobhan Lumsden)

Herbert “herb” Diggs

Herbert Diggs () is a gopher who lives in the forest. He is unusually obsessed with radishes,

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s and turnips, attempting to secure them at all ends when given the chance. His expertise in subterranean navigation and excavation gives him the upper hand in many confrontations. His voice is somewhat high-pitched in the Mandarin version.(Voiced by: Toni Thompson, Justin J Wheeler, Joseph S Lambert)

Hoo Hoo

Hoo Hoo () is an owl who lives in the forest. She is very forgetful and lazy, dozing even in her flight. She is only occasionally helpful and refrains to join their conflicts more often than not she also mistaken for a male. (Voiced by:

, Siobhan Lumsden)

King Tiki

Tiki () is an arrogant, and greedy

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. He is the self-proclaimed ruler of the forest that occasionally runs into conflict with other animals and questions Briar's leadership. He and his servant Babu originally came from a jungle along with other monkeys before they were accidentally transported to pine tree mountain forest where they currently live. He really loves fruit, and especially loves bananas. He usually keeps a pineapple crown. He also holds a curved stick in his hands containing a hanging pine cone and wears a necklace made of leaves. (Voiced by: Paul "Maxx" Rinehart)

Babu

Babu () is a small, weak monkey. He is the loyal sidekick and servant of Tiki. (Voiced by:

, Gene E. Hobbs)

Fabian

Fabian () is a cat. He became Vick's pet to escape his nomadic life. A fraudulent con artist, he often manipulates Vick and other creatures for private gains. He likes food, particularly fish. Vick officially adopted him in Boonie Bears Forest Frenzy Episode 5. (Voiced by: Toni Thompson,

, Siobhan Lumsden)

Sunny

Sunny () is a female

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that is only present for a few episodes. She has a fear of insects and height.(Voiced by: Toni Thompson)

Natasha

Natasha () is a female

. She lives in the city and works in a circus. Both Briar and Bramble have a crush on her, although she perceives them friends. She also came to the forest for the bears once.(Voiced by: Toni Thompson)

Louie

Louie () is a

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who lives in city along with his friends. He also works in the circus. He often tells stories to his circus friends and the bears. He laughs very loudly, and has also stolen Vick's mother's ornaments.(Voiced by: Justin J Wheeler)

Shao Lin

Shao Lin () is a Siberian tiger who also works in circus and who only appears in Boonie Bears Or Bust. He lives in a cave with his friends in city. He knows martial arts and is often seen practicing. He sometimes saves the bears from Vick.(Voiced by: Rick Jay Glen)

Sheldon

Sheldon () is a small tortoise. He is also a worker in the circus and only appears in Boonie Bears or Bust. He has a big iron ball which he likes a lot, usually wears a cap, and walks much slower that the other characters.(Voiced by: Toni Thompson)

Carly

Carly () is a teenage girl from the little town. Sometimes, she takes foolish decisions. She likes the forest and the nature. In the first episode where she appeared in English episodes, she is trying to find her little Kitty, which happens to be a Siberian Tiger. She wants Logger Vick to help her (who was, at this point, a tour guide and thus in league with the creatures) to find her Siberian tiger. This show is based on Carly Leung's life. She was one of the only female characters to have a main role. (Voiced by: Carly Leung)

Maurice

Maurice (大马猴; Dà mǎ hóu) is a swindler and gangster. He and his partner Arnold have an abundant criminal history, working for many crime lords as henchmen. He is tall and thin, values image, wears a comb all the time. (Voiced by: Toni Thompson, Justin J Wheeler, Joseph S Lambert)

Arnold

Arnold (二狗; Ér gǒu) is a criminal and sidekick of Maurice, who he aids in their quest. Though muscular, he is often seen more as an annoyance than anything with his violent and reckless tendencies. (Voiced by: Rick Jay Glen, Paul “Maxx” Rinehart)

Theme songs

* Part 1: I'm a little confused * Part 2: Universal Adventure * Part 3: I'm a little confused * Part 4: My sweetness * Part 5,6,7: I'm a little confused * Chinese New Year Movies: I am a little confused (2013)

Episodes

Series

* Part 1: Boonie Bears (104 episodes) * Part 2: Boonie Bears: Or Bust (104 episodes) * Part 3: Boonie Bears: Forest Frenzy (104 episodes) * Part 4: Boonie Bears: Spring Into Action (50 episodes) * Part 5: Boonie Bears: Snow Daze (52 episodes) * Part 6: Boonie Bears: Sunsational Summer (52 episodes) * Part 7: Boonie Bears: Autumn Awesomeness (50 episodes) * Part 8: Boonie Bears: The Adventurers (52 episodes) * Part 9: Boonie Bears: The Adventurers 2 (52 episodes) * Part 10: Boonie Bears: Monster Plan (52 episodes)

Other media

Featured films

Fantawild has produced six feature films in the Boonie Bears brand. The first film based on the series titled '' Boonie Bears: To the Rescue'' premiered in China on 17 January 2014. A second film, '' Boonie Bears: Mystical Winter'', was released on 30 January 2015. A third installment, '' Boonie Bears: The Big Top Secret'', was released on 16 January 2016. A fourth film, '' Boonie Bears: Fantastica'', was released on 28 January 2017. A fifth film in the series, '' Boonie Bears: The Big Shrink'', was released on 16 February 2018. The sixth installment, '' Boonie Bears: Blast Into the Past'', premiered in theaters all over China on 5 February 2019. '' Boonie Bears: Homeward Journey'' and '' Boonie Bears: Robo-Rumble'' are also feature films and stand-alone films, '' Boonie Bears: The Wild Life'', released in China on 12 February 2021. '' Boonie Bears: Back to Earth'' was released in China on 1 February 2022 as part of the

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Box office performance

Books

* The Universal Adventure of the Bears (Jungle): Tracker * The Universal Adventure of the Bears (Jungle): Gopher Wars * The Universal Adventure of the Bears (Jungle): Invincible Fire Tongs * The Universal Adventure of the Bears (Jungle): Become a Warrior * The Universal Adventure of the Bears (Jungle): Werewolf Night

Awards and nominations

Dubbed versions

*Babloo Dabloo in Big Magic (Hindi) * Babloo Dabloo in

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) * Varuthapadatha Karadi Sangam in Chutti TV (

) * Kirik Karadigalu in Chintu TV ( Kannada) * Bear Brothers in Kushi TV (

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) * Aniyan Bava Chettan Bava kattukallanmarodoppam (previously Bamboo Boys) in Kochu TV ( Malayalam) * Boonie Bears in

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(Mandarin/Taiwan) * Boonie Bears in Star Chinese Movies (Mandarin/Taiwan) * Boonie Bears in

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(Mandarin/Taiwan) * Boonie Bears in RTV ( Bengali) * Bablu Dablu in Rongeen TV ( Bengali) * Jungle Bears on Basma channel (Arabic) * Boonie Bears on StarTimes Kids (French, Portuguese, Swahili) * Ayı Kardeşler on Show tv (Turkish) * Forest protector bears (persian)