Original title
Bernard
Released
12/18/2006
Origin country
FR, KR
Genre
Animation, Comedy, Family, Kids
Production companies
M6 Métropole Télévision, Korea Educational Broadcasting System (EBS)
Status
Ended
Number of seasons
8
Number of episodes
417
Bernard is a series of animated shorts centered on the fictional polar bear and main character of the same name. It is a Korean-Spanish-French co-production. Each three-minute episode focuses on the bear's curiosity and have many moments of slapstick. Bernard never speaks with the exception of unintelligible noises. Bernard is accompanied in the cartoons by a few other characters: Lloyd and Eva the penguins, Zack the lizard, Goliat the chihuahua, Sam the baby, Pilot the dog, Pokey the porcupine and Santa Claus. He usually gets knocked unconscious or severely injured at the end of an episode, due to some calamity caused by his bumbling.
Nominated for and winner of the award for The Best Film for Children, the CG film Mug Travel was produced by RG Animation Studios and is a wonderful film adaptation of the computer animated television Backkom Series [related A.I. news: ""Backkom" Goes International"]. Directed by Lim Ah-ron, Mug Travel follows the character Bebe, who lonely one Christmas Eve comes into possession of a magical pendant, which with the help of a strange mug that has the magical power of transportation, embarks upon a fantastical voyage. Bebe, a baby, explores everything from deserts to forests to valleys and much more. Creativity and originality follow Bebe and other characters Konkongee (penguin), Backkom (polar bear) and many more animals; many of these characters of which do more harm than help. Ultimately quite frustrating in their travels and annoying one another to no end, working together and adjusting to change are tackled with the unconventional humor and curios directorial strategies of Director Lim Ah-ron are at the forefront of Mug Travel.
Bernard goes to the gym and starts training enthusiastically.
Bernard experiences the powerful attraction of the golf course.
Bernard sets off to climb the highest peak but it's tricker the closer he gets to the top.
Bernard finds a beautiful tree with a swing. But someone else has got there first.
Bernard is very familiar with the exhibits in the museum where he works.
Bernard desperately tries to copy all the things that Lloyd the penguin enjoys doing.
Whatever the time, wherever he is, Bernard is completely hooked on television.
Sportsmanship is about knowing how to win and how to lose.
If Bernard ever jumps out of the plane, he's bound to forget his parachute.
Bernard just wants to have a good time at the theme park.
It looks like rain, but Bernard's not worried because he's got his umbrella.
Bernard is learning to fly, and may not have chosen the best day.
Bernard wants to watch a movie, but an UFO forces him to change his plans.
Animated adventures. There's nothing Bernard likes better than a challenge.
Bowling Bernard the bowling champ takes on a clumsy challenger.
Bernard finds himself on a desert island and alienates the locals.
Bernard looks forward to a day's scuba diving.
Most people can negotiate revolving doors, but Bernard is not quite like everyone else.
Miles of arctic wasteland are boring Bernard.
Animated adventures. Bernard decides to learn Taekwondo.
Bernard runs into trouble with the baseball pitching machine.
Bernard has been shipwrecked, but his real problems begin when he finds a motorboat.
Animated adventures of Bernard the Polar Bear. Bernard finds a medallion.
Bernard's kitchen is invaded by a moth.
Despite his lack of experience Bernard decides to try some bull fighting.
Bernard pays a visit to a museum.
Zack tries to steal a parcel which Bernard is carrying, and at first he succeeds.
Bernard discovers that he has been sleepwalking.
Bernard makes a daring escape from prison.
Bernard is delighted with the bargains he has bought. The problem is how to get them home.
A map may lead to hidden treasure, but does not always mention the hidden dangers.
Bernard is cleaning the windows of a skyscraper when he disturbs two birds.
Children's animation. Bernard, Zack and Lloyd are competing in a marathon.
Is it possible for an accident prone polar bear to have a lucky day?
Animation. Goliath may be tiny but he packs an oversize charge of aggression.
Animated adventures. A UFO appears on Bernard's radar.
Bernard feels very tired and wants to sleep for hours, but there's a mosquito about.
In the middle of the desert Bernard stumbles across an oasis. The palm trees look real.
Bernard has a polar home on the ice cap, but is forced to leave after a storm.
A robot seems to offer Bernard a simple solution to the problem of cleaning his house.
When the vacuum cleaner finishes its work, there's no sign of Bernard's lottery ticket.
Animated adventures of Bernard the polar bear. Bernard wants to enjoy nature.
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