Bernard, known as Backkom (Hangul: 빼꼼) in South Korea and Berni in Spain, is a computer-animated television series produced by RG Animation Studios, with the investment of the French broadcaster M6.[1] The animation style is of a combination of computer-generated and cel animation. The stories are written by the creative studio Screen21, the directors are José Luis Ucha Enríquez and Claudio Biern Lliviria. The music was written by Oscar Maceda Rodríguez. Bernard also was a part of Cartoon Network's Sunday Pants.
Bernard
Poster of Bernard
Also known as
Backkom
Genre
Comedy Animation
Created by
Jose Luis Ucha Enriquez Claudio Biern Lliviria
Developed by
RG Animation Studios
Written by
Iñaki San Román Sergio V. Santesteban
Directed by
Claudio Biern Lliviria José Luis Ucha Aaron Lim (Animation Director)
The show centers on a curious polar bear named Bernard, whose bumbling slapstick antics and clumsiness typically result in the bear being knocked unconscious or being severely injured by the end of an episode. Bernard almost doesn't speak, but he does communicate through guttural sounds. Bernard’s friends include Lloyd and Eva the penguins, Zack the lizard, and Goliath the chihuahua.
A feature film based on Bernard, titled Mug Travel in South Korea and My Friend Bernard in English, was first released in South Korea on 22 March 2007. It was directed by Lim Ah-ron and produced at RG Animation Studios.
A third film, titled Agent Backkom: Kings Bear was released in China and South Korea on July 23, 2021.
Award history
Bernard has been nominated for a number of awards, including Best Animation series at the Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film (2006), Mipcom Jr. Licensing Challenge Award (2004), Prize in Children and Education at the Dong-A International Festival of Cartoon & Animation (2004) and was a finalist at the Annecy International Animation Festival (2003).[citation needed]
Nominated for The Best Animation Series at Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film (2006)
Mipcom Jr. Licensing Challenge Award (2004)
Won the Prize in Children and Education at DIFECA (Dong-A International Festival of Cartoon & Animation) (2004)
Was the finalist in Annecy International Animation Festival (2003).
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