Bodhi and Friends
Bodhi and Friends [1] is the popular flagship property of CIT, a children’s multimedia company founded by Poman Lo.[2] CIT has launched BodhiWorld, a portal which is designed to provide a professional, child friendly platform for parents and children to access and enjoy. CIT has also launched the award winning 3D animation TV series in February 2014, Bodhi and Friends: Space Squad which is broadcast all over China and Hong Kong.[3]
Characters
- Bodhi – The group’s charismatic leader with a courageous heart. Legend has it, he was born amongst the stars.
- Darling – Loving and generous, Darling is as sweet as the ice cream she constantly has in her hand. She is also an avid cook.
- Freddy – A huggable, playful friend whose mischievousness always finds a way to put one over on the bad guys.
- Honey – The diva of the group, Honey has an eye for beauty and a knack for charming her way out of any situation.
- Elvis – Although some might see him as quiet, Elvis’s friends admire him for his passion and artistic flair.
- Goody – A zen, kung fu master and Bodhi’s most dependable friend.
- Chloe – The cheerleader of the group, Chloe always manages to put a smile on her friends’ faces.
- Aimee – A child prodigy, Aimee’s wit and sharpness never fail to impress. Bodhi often comes to her for help in important moments.
- Bobot – An extraterrestrial robot from outer space who was discovered on one of Bodhi and Friend’s adventures. Now one of the gang, he is like a sidekick to Bodhi.[4]
TV Animation
Bodhi and Friends: Space Squad is a 3D TV animation season. The first season of 52-episodes premiered on CCTV (China) prime time during the Lunar New Year holiday in 2014, followed by 70 local channels and online portals in China, as well as Now TV (Hong Kong). The second season of 52-episodes will air in 2015. The third season is currently in production.[5]
Bodhi and Friends: Space Squad was awarded:[6]
- Gold Award in Shenzhen Animation Festival (2014)
- Gold Lotus Award for Best TV Animation at Macau International Film Festival (2014)
- Golden Dragon Award (China)
- Golden Lotus Award for Most Popular 3D Animation (2014)
Online video platforms have attracted over 60 million views and more than 4.6 million Weibo followers.[7]
The opening and closing songs are sung by Asian pop star, Kelly Chen.
Bodhi Galaxy Series Overview
Bodhi and Friends travel the galaxy on fun-filled adventures filled with music. Bodhi is a courageous and imaginative boy, whose curiosity takes him to places beyond your imagination. His colorful cast of friends accompany him as they travel through space, time and different locations from jungles to urban megacities. Each day, Bodhi and Friends discover new things about life and everything around them. Bodhi Galaxy is a creative educational preschool program filled with adventure, music and learning.[8]
Bodhi Galaxy English Program
Bodhi Galaxy is an interactive online English foundation skills program aligned to the Cambridge Young Learners ExaminationTM providing the essential building blocks of early childhood development. The curricula was developed by leading international educational experts to help children, 8 and under, learn language in an entertaining and engaging way. Bodhi Galaxy spans various levels of thematic planets for learners in all 3 key stages of language development: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. Unlike any other language learning course, book, or software, Bodhi Galaxy is fully integrated in the home, classroom, and on the go through mobile apps.[9]
- Authentic native English recorded by real children featured in Broadway musicals with various standard accents (American, British).
- International musical collaboration of acclaimed artists and composers to help students learn English through modern pop music for all ages to enjoy.
- Global team of top educational experts and curriculum developers to localize content and improve learning efficacy through the best of Eastern and Western teaching pedagogies.
- Builds foundation skills at Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Levels.
- Aids preparation for the Cambridge Young Learners ExaminationTM, an international English proficiency test.
- Cross-platform functionality.
Bodhi Galaxy Chinese Program
The Bodhi Galaxy Chinese Learning Program is an online-language learning program to help children 8 and under learn Chinese in an easy and achievable way. It provides a perfect introduction to Chinese for young learners of the language, through an engaging, multi-sensory program. Designed to prepare children for success in examinations, school, and life, each planet included lessons with interactive activities and games. Through the expert-created courseware, Bodhi Galaxy Chinese teaches children crucial Chinese phonics, vocabulary, grammar, listening skills, natural spoken language, and most of all, a genuine love of language and human virtues. Unlike any other language learning course, book, or software, Bodhi Galaxy is fully integrated in the home, classroom, and on the go through mobile apps.[10]
- Authentic Chinese recorded by native Chinese-speaking children.
- International music collaboration of acclaimed artists and composers to help students learn Chinese through modern pop music.
- Global team of top educational experts and curriculum developers to localize content and improve learning efficacy through the best of Eastern and Western teaching pedagogies.
- Cross-platform functionality.
Apps (Ed Apps)
Bodhi and Friends has a series of apps to develop multiple-intelligences in children.
References
- ↑ http://www.bodhiworld.com/eng/index.html(1)
- ↑ http://bodhiworld.com/eng/about/team.html[]
- ↑ http://www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au/ms-poman-lo-named-the-ten-outstanding-young-persons-of-the-world-honouree-and-launches-bodhi-love-foundation/
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-12-23. Retrieved 2015-01-28.
- ↑ http://www.chinadailyasia.com/hknews/2014-06/30/content_15145411.html
- ↑ http://en.haining.gov.cn/ht/201406/t20140619_342700.htm
- ↑ http://weibo.com/BodhiWorld
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-01-30. Retrieved 2015-01-29.
- ↑ http://www.bodhiworld.com/eng/learn/index.html[]
- ↑ http://www.bodhiworld.com/eng/learn/index.html[]