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Rocket & Groot is an American short-lived animated television series based on comics published by Marvel Comics. The series features the characters Rocket Raccoon and Groot.[1] It premiered on April 10, 2017, on Disney XD.[2]

Plot

Rocket Raccoon and Groot encounter travel problems and attempt to raise money to fix their broken ship.[3]

Characters

Production

The Disney XD channel was interested in creating short-form media with Marvel characters.[7] Rocket & Groot was created by Marvel Animation and Passion Studios with animation done by Fortiche Production in France.[8]

Release

The complete series aired on Disney XD on April 10, 2017.[9]

Reception

Critical response

Ethan Anderton of SlashFilm praised the animation and character designs of Rocket & Groot.[10] Emily Ashby of Common Sense Media gave the series a grade of three out of five stars, noting the presence of positive messages and role models, and called the show a "best fit for "Guardians" fans."[11]

Accolades

Rocket & Groot was nominated for Outstanding Short Form Animated Program at the 2017 Primetime Emmy Awards.[12]

References

  1. ^ Wickline, Dan (March 29, 2017). "Rocket And Groot Take On Blackjack O'Hare". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  2. ^ "Marvel to premiere Rocket & Groot shorts". Kidscreen. March 14, 2017. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  3. ^ Dolloff, Matt (March 14, 2017). "Guardians of the Galaxy Animated Webseries Stars Rocket & Groot". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  4. ^ "Voice Of Rocket Raccoon – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  5. ^ "Voice Of Groot – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  6. ^ "Voice Of Space Phantom – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  7. ^ Holloway, Daniel (August 10, 2017). "Marvel Animation Chief on Studio's Pure-Comedy Play 'Rocket & Groot'". Variety. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  8. ^ Jasper, Marykate (July 26, 2016). "SDCC: Marvel Animation Promises New Team-Ups, "Secret Wars," Rocket and Groot Shorts & More". Comic Book Resources.
  9. ^ Caulfield, A. J. (March 22, 2017). "Rocket And Groot Clean Up In New Animated Short For Disney XD". Looper. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  10. ^ Anderton, Ethan (March 14, 2017). "Watch: Marvel's 'Rocket & Groot' Web Series Has Some Outstanding, Stylish Animation". SlashFilm. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  11. ^ Ashby, Emily. "Marvel's Rocket & Groot". Common Sense Media. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  12. ^ Fujisawa, Jenn (August 15, 2017). "The Creators of 'Marvel's Rocket & Groot' Talk About Their Emmy Nomination". Marvel.com. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
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