Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero

Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
Genre
Created byJared Bush
Sam Levine
Voices ofThomas Middleditch
Adam DeVine
Tania Gunadi
Alfred Molina
Larry Wilmore
Sam Levine
Theme music composerJared Bush
Sam Levine
Ryan Shore
Beau Black
ComposerRyan Shore
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes35 (61 segments) (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersJared Bush
Sam Levine
EditorJhoanne Reyes
Running time22 minutes (whole)
10:25[1] (separate)
Production companiesMercury Filmworks (season 1)
Tycoon Animation (season 2)
Top Draw Animation (additional, season 2)
Disney Television Animation
Original release
NetworkDisney XD
ReleaseDecember 5, 2014 (2014-12-05) â€“
July 28, 2017 (2017-07-28)
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Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero is an American animated television series produced by Disney Television Animation for Disney XD. The series debuted on December 5, 2014, as a preview,[2] followed by the official premiere on February 13, 2015.[3] The series was ordered on October 16, 2013, for a scheduled fall 2014 premiere.[4] The series' co-creator, Jared Bush, also co-wrote and co-directed Walt Disney Animation Studios' 2016 film Zootopia.[5]

On April 22, 2015, it was announced that the series had been renewed for a second season.[6] On July 19, 2016, it was announced that the show had been canceled after two seasons.[7] The series ended on July 28, 2017 with the hour-long series finale, "At the End of the Worlds".[7] 35 episodes were produced.[8]

  1. ^ Sam Levine [@Sam_Levine] (September 29, 2015). "10:25 on this show, it is a challenge. Gotta say I love the 22m format. And the next 2 nights you'll see why. So much more room..." (Tweet). Archived from the original on May 31, 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2015 – via Twitter.
  2. ^ Truitt, Brian (November 21, 2014). "First look: 'Penn Zero' premieres with holiday special". USA Today. Gannett. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
  3. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (January 12, 2015). "Simulcast Premiere of 'Penn Zero: Part Time Hero' Set for February 13 on Disney XD and Disney Channel". TV by the Numbers. Zap2it. Archived from the original on January 13, 2015. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
  4. ^ Bibel, Sara (October 16, 2013). "Disney XD Orders Animated Comedy Adventure Series 'Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero'". TV by the Numbers. Zap2it. Archived from the original on October 21, 2013. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  5. ^ "Disney's 'Zootopia' Concept Art, Synopsis". Stitch Kingdom. March 4, 2015. Archived from the original on May 9, 2015. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  6. ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (April 22, 2015). "Disney XD Renews 'Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero' Starring 'Silicon Valley's' Thomas Middleditch (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
  7. ^ a b "Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero: Disney XD Series Cancelled; No Season Three". TV Series Finale. 19 July 2016. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
  8. ^ Crump, William D. (2019). Happy Holidays—Animated! A Worldwide Encyclopedia of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year's Cartoons on Television and Film. McFarland & Co. p. 220. ISBN 9781476672939.