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* Kristin Robertson
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* Tracy Lynch
* Tracy Leach
* Vanessa Esteves
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* Silver Lining Entertainment Limited (seasons 1–5)
* Silver Lining Entertainment Limited (seasons 1–5)
* [[Chorion (company)|Chorion]] (seasons 4–5)
* [[Chorion (company)|Chorion]] (seasons 4–5)
* [[9 Story Media Group]] (seasons 3–5)
* [[9 Story Media Group|9 Story Entertainment]] (seasons 3–5)
* [[Atomic Cartoons]] (seasons 6–7)
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'''''Max & Ruby''''' is a Canadian children's preschool [[animated series]] based on the book series by [[Rosemary Wells]] and co-produced by [[Nelvana|Nelvana Limited]]. The series follows two young rabbit siblings in the 1940s and 1950s.
'''''Max & Ruby''''' is a Canadian children's preschool [[animated series]] based on the book series by [[Rosemary Wells]] and co-produced by [[Nelvana|Nelvana Limited]]. The series followed the everyday lives of two young rabbit siblings.


Two ''Max & Ruby'' books had been previously adapted into short films by [[Weston Woods]] and Michael Sporn Animation in 1988 and 1991. These shorts were later remade into episodes for the television series.
Two ''Max & Ruby'' books had been previously adapted into short films by [[Weston Woods]] and Michael Sporn Animation in 1988 and 1991. These shorts were later remade into episodes for the television series.
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== Premise ==
== Premise ==
''Max & Ruby'' follows two young rabbits: Max, a rambunctious and achievement-determined three-year-old and his older sister Ruby, a seldom-patient, goal-oriented and sometimes, bossy seven-year-old.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Activities for Blue's Clues, Dora, Diego, LazyTown, Wonderpets |url=http://www.nickjr.com/shows/max_ruby/parenting_features/about_max_ruby.jhtml |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070104174826/http://www.nickjr.com/shows/max_ruby/parenting_features/about_max_ruby.jhtml |archive-date=January 4, 2007 |access-date=2008-06-24}}. ''[[Nick Jr. Channel]]''.</ref> The series takes place in a town called Eastbunny Hop, in a universe populated by bunnies and other creatures, in the 1940s and 1950s. According to Wells, the series shows the relationship between Ruby, Max and the universal nature of sibling relationships.<ref name="webarchive">{{Cite web |title=MEET THE CREATOR OF MAX & RUBY |url=http://www.nickjr.com/max-ruby/about-max-ruby/meet-max-and-ruby-creator_ap.html |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150512235257/http://www.nickjr.com/max-ruby/about-max-ruby/meet-max-and-ruby-creator_ap.html |archive-date=May 12, 2015 |access-date=2013-02-18}}. ''[[Nick Jr. Channel]]''.</ref>
''Max & Ruby'' follows two young rabbits: Max, a rambunctious and achievement-determined three-year-old and his older sister Ruby, a seldom-patient, goal-oriented and sometimes, bossy seven-year-old.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Activities for Blue's Clues, Dora, Diego, LazyTown, Wonderpets |url=http://www.nickjr.com/shows/max_ruby/parenting_features/about_max_ruby.jhtml |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070104174826/http://www.nickjr.com/shows/max_ruby/parenting_features/about_max_ruby.jhtml |archive-date=January 4, 2007 |access-date=2008-06-24}}. ''[[Nick Jr. Channel]]''.</ref> The series takes place in a town called Eastbunny Hop, in a universe populated by [[bunnies]] and other creatures. According to Wells, the series shows the relationship between Ruby, Max and the universal nature of sibling relationships.<ref name="webarchive">{{Cite web |title=MEET THE CREATOR OF MAX & RUBY |url=http://www.nickjr.com/max-ruby/about-max-ruby/meet-max-and-ruby-creator_ap.html |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150512235257/http://www.nickjr.com/max-ruby/about-max-ruby/meet-max-and-ruby-creator_ap.html |archive-date=May 12, 2015 |access-date=2013-02-18}}. ''[[Nick Jr. Channel]]''.</ref>


== Episodes ==
== Episodes ==
{{main|List of Max & Ruby episodes}}
{{main|List of Max & Ruby episodes}}
{{:List of Max & Ruby episodes}}
{{:List of Max & Ruby episodes}}
The TV series premiered in 2002, but was preceded by a 1988<ref>{{Cite web |last=DataBase |first=The Big Cartoon |title=Max's Christmas (Michael Sporn Animation, Weston Woods Studios) |url=https://www.bcdb.com/cartoon/96440-Maxs-Christmas |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=Big Cartoon DataBase (BCDB) |language=en}}{{dead link|date=January 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> and 1991<ref>{{Citation |title=Max's Chocolate Chicken by Rosemary Wells | date=April 12, 2020 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6-WRwZIXow |access-date=2023-12-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231229000911/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6-WRwZIXow |archive-date=2023-12-29 |url-status=live |language=en}}</ref> short adapting the characters for the first times. The shorts were individually produced and later remade into broadcast episodes.
The TV series premiered in 2002, but was preceded by a 1988<ref>{{Cite web |last=DataBase |first=The Big Cartoon |title=Max's Christmas (Michael Sporn Animation, Weston Woods Studios) |url=https://www.bcdb.com/cartoon/96440-Maxs-Christmas |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=Big Cartoon DataBase (BCDB) |language=en}}{{dead link|date=January 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> and 1991<ref>{{Citation |title=Max's Chocolate Chicken by Rosemary Wells | date=April 12, 2020 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6-WRwZIXow |access-date=2023-12-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231229000911/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6-WRwZIXow |archive-date=2023-12-29 |url-status=live |language=en}}</ref> short adapting the characters for the first times. The shorts were individually produced and later remade into broadcast episodes.


== Characters ==
== Characters ==
=== Main ===
=== Main ===
* Max Bunny (voiced by Billy Rosemberg in seasons 1–3, Tyler Stevenson in seasons 4–5,{{efn|Drew Davis voiced Max in the season 5 intro dialogues.}} and Gavin MacIver-Wright in seasons 6–7) is a four-year-old (starting off at three and a half years old) bunny and Ruby's younger brother. He has white fur and wears some clothes including some long overalls. Prior to seasons 3 & 5 and for the first few episodes of seasons 1 and 2, Max only says 1–3 words or phrases (with the exception of a few episodes like ''Max's Bedtime'' and ''Ruby's Candy Store'' and of voiceover on the title card for episodes featuring Ruby). He does this again in season 5 (voiceover on the episode's title card; except in just the ones featuring Ruby). In seasons 6 and 7, Max (along with Morris) is able to speak in full sentences.
* Max Bunny (voiced by Billy Rosemberg in seasons 1–3, Tyler Stevenson in seasons 4–5,{{efn|Drew Davis voiced Max in the season 5 intro dialogues.}} and Gavin MacIver-Wright in seasons 6–7) is a four-year-old (starting off at three and a half years old) bunny and Ruby's younger brother. He has white fur and wears some clothes including some long overalls. Prior to seasons 3 & 5 and for the first few episodes of seasons 1 and 2, Max only says 1–3 words or phrases (with the exception of a few episodes like ''Max's Bedtime'' and ''Ruby's Candy Store'' and of voiceover on the title card for episodes featuring Ruby). He does this again in season 5 (voiceover on the episode's title card; except in just the ones featuring Ruby). In seasons 6 and 7, Max (along with Morris) is now able to speak in full sentences.
* Ruby Bunny (voiced by [[Samantha Morton]] in seasons 1–2, Rebecca Peters in seasons 3–5, and Lana Carillo in seasons 6–7) is an eight-year-old (starting off at seven years old and of voiceover on the title card for episodes featuring Max) white bunny, and is Max's older sister. She has white fur and has been considered the more level-headed of the siblings. She is also a member of the bunny scouts (a formula similar to the "girl scouts").
* Ruby Bunny (voiced by [[Samantha Morton]] in seasons 1–2, Rebecca Peters in seasons 3–5, and Lana Carillo in seasons 6–7) is an eight-year-old (starting off at seven years old and of voiceover on the title card for episodes featuring Max) white bunny, and is Max's older sister. She has white fur and has been considered the more level-headed of the siblings. She is also a member of the bunny scouts (a formula similar to the "girl scouts").


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* Grace (voiced by [[Julie Lemieux]]) is one of Max and Ruby's new baby siblings and Oliver's older twin sister. Like Max, Grace likes getting dirty.
* Grace (voiced by [[Julie Lemieux]]) is one of Max and Ruby's new baby siblings and Oliver's older twin sister. Like Max, Grace likes getting dirty.
** Lemieux also voiced Oliver (the other one of Max and Ruby's new baby siblings and Grace's younger twin brother who, like Ruby, likes being clean), Louise (Ruby's best friend with tan/auburn fur who is also eight years old), and Baby Huffington "Baby H" (Mr. and Mrs. Huffington's baby son and Bunny Scout Leader's nephew).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Max & Ruby – Characters – |url=http://maxandruby.treehousetv.com/characters/16/louise |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180213174106/http://maxandruby.treehousetv.com/characters/16/louise |archive-date=2018-02-13 |access-date=2018-02-06 |website=[[treehousetv.com]] |quote=Louise is Ruby's best friend and classmate, and part of Bunny Scouts. She's 7 years old and sits right next to Ruby at school.}}</ref><ref name="RC" />
** Lemieux also voiced Oliver (the other one of Max and Ruby's new baby siblings and Grace's younger twin brother who, like Ruby, likes being clean), Louise (Ruby's best friend with tan/auburn fur who is also eight years old), and Baby Huffington "Baby H" (Mr. and Mrs. Huffington's baby son and Bunny Scout Leader's nephew).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Max & Ruby – Characters – |url=http://maxandruby.treehousetv.com/characters/16/louise |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180213174106/http://maxandruby.treehousetv.com/characters/16/louise |archive-date=2018-02-13 |access-date=2018-02-06 |website=[[treehousetv.com]] |quote=Louise is Ruby's best friend and classmate, and part of Bunny Scouts. She's 7 years old and sits right next to Ruby at school.}}</ref><ref name="RC" />
* Mom (also known as Mrs. Bunny;<ref name="SurnameBunny">{{Cite web |last=Cooper |first=Gael |date=September 19, 2016 |title=Hoppy news: Cartoon bunnies Max and Ruby's parents aren't dead after all |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/hoppy-news-cartoon-bunnies-max-and-rubys-parents-arent-dead-after-all/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180110234252/https://www.cnet.com/news/hoppy-news-cartoon-bunnies-max-and-rubys-parents-arent-dead-after-all/ |archive-date=January 10, 2018 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=[[CNET]] |quote=on Sunday, "Max and Ruby" returned with new episodes for the first time since 2013, and who should show up at last but Mr. and Mrs. Bunny? .. It was a big weekend for "Max and Ruby." Not only were Mr. and Mrs. Bunny introduce, but Max, who could previously only spit out 1 or 2 words at a time, is suddenly speaking full sentences and attending preschool.}}</ref> voiced by Carolyn Larson) is Max and Ruby's mother. She and Ruby are close and she trusts Ruby's ability to help out with Max. She is Grandma and Grandpa’s daughter-in-law.
* Mom (also known as Mrs. Bunny;<ref name="SurnameBunny">{{Cite web |last=Cooper |first=Gael |date=September 19, 2016 |title=Hoppy news: Cartoon bunnies Max and Ruby's parents aren't dead after all |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/hoppy-news-cartoon-bunnies-max-and-rubys-parents-arent-dead-after-all/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180110234252/https://www.cnet.com/news/hoppy-news-cartoon-bunnies-max-and-rubys-parents-arent-dead-after-all/ |archive-date=January 10, 2018 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=[[CNET]] |quote=on Sunday, "Max and Ruby" returned with new episodes for the first time since 2013, and who should show up at last but Mr. and Mrs. Bunny? .. It was a big weekend for "Max and Ruby." Not only were Mr. and Mrs. Bunny introduce, but Max, who could previously only spit out 1 or 2 words at a time, is suddenly speaking full sentences and attending preschool.}}</ref> voiced by Carolyn Larson) is Max and Ruby's mother. She and Ruby are very close to each other and she trusts Ruby's ability to help out with Max. She is Grandma and Grandpa’s daughter-in-law.
* Dad (also known as Mr. Bunny;<ref name="SurnameBunny" /> voiced by Paul Bates) is Max and Ruby's father. He is Grandma and Grandpa’s son.
* Dad (also known as Mr. Bunny;<ref name="SurnameBunny" /> voiced by Paul Bates) is Max and Ruby's father. He is Grandma and Grandpa’s son.
* Grandma (voiced by [[Kay Hawtrey]]) has grey fur and is the paternal grandmother to Max and Ruby. Max and Ruby sometimes compete as to whose ideas are better in order to impress her, but in the end she likes both of their ideas equally. She is Dad's mother and Mom's mother-in-law.
* Grandma (voiced by [[Kay Hawtrey]]) has grey fur and is the paternal grandmother to Max and Ruby. Max and Ruby sometimes compete as to whose ideas are better in order to impress her, but in the end she likes both of their ideas equally. She is Dad's mother and Mom's mother-in-law.
* Mrs. Huffington (voiced by Emily Scott) is the wife of Mr. Huffington, mother of Baby Huffington and sister of Bunny Scout Leader.
* Mrs. Rachel Huffington (voiced by Emily Scott) is the wife of Mr. Huffington, mother of Baby Huffington, female faithful butler of Max and sister of the Bunny Scout Leader.
* Mr. Huffington (voiced by [[John Torres]]) is the husband to Mrs. Huffington, father of Baby Huffington, and brother-in-law of Bunny Scout Leader.
* Mr. Clark Huffington (voiced by [[John Torres]]) is the husband to Mrs. Huffington, father of Baby Huffington, male faithful butler of Max and brother-in-law of the Bunny Scout Leader.
* Valerie (voiced by [[Loretta Jafelice]]) is Ruby's second best friend; she has brown fur.
* Valerie (voiced by Alexis Walla for the 1–2 season, and Loretta Jafelice for the 3–7 season) is Ruby's second best friend; she has brown fur and wears glasses.
* Martha (voiced by [[Catherine Disher]]) is a friend of Ruby; she has gold fur.
* Martha (voiced by [[Catherine Disher]] in Season 1, [[Julie Lemieux]] in Season 2, [[Andrea Libman]] in Season 3, [[Tabitha St. Germain]] in Season 4, and [[Tajja Isen]] in Season 5) is a friend of Ruby; she has gold fur.
* Morris (voiced by [[Cameron Ansell]] in seasons 2–5 and Nicholas Fry in seasons 6–7) is Louise's two-year-old cousin<ref>{{Cite web |title=Max & Ruby – Characters – Morris |url=http://maxandruby.treehousetv.com/characters/17/morris |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180202235145/http://maxandruby.treehousetv.com/characters/17/morris |archive-date=2018-02-02 |access-date=2018-02-06 |quote=Morris is Louise's 2-year-old little cousin.}}</ref> and Max's best friend.
* Morris (voiced by [[Cameron Ansell]] in seasons 2–5 and Nicholas Fry in seasons 6–7) is Louise's two-year-old cousin<ref>{{Cite web |title=Max & Ruby – Characters – Morris |url=http://maxandruby.treehousetv.com/characters/17/morris |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180202235145/http://maxandruby.treehousetv.com/characters/17/morris |archive-date=2018-02-02 |access-date=2018-02-06 |quote=Morris is Louise's 2-year-old little cousin.}}</ref> and Max's best friend.
* Roger Piazza<ref>in Roger's Choice, Louise says "we're going to play with Roger Piazza"</ref> (voiced by [[Laurie Elliott]]) is the son of Mr. Piazza. He is older than Ruby and Louise, standing at {{frac|7|1|2}} years old.<ref name="RC">{{Cite episode |title=Roger's Choice |series=Max and Ruby |quote=Ruby "He's nearly 7 1/2." Louise "A whole half year older than we are."}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Max & Ruby – Characters – Roger |url=http://maxandruby.treehousetv.com/characters/18/roger |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180214133703/http://maxandruby.treehousetv.com/characters/18/roger |archive-date=2018-02-14 |access-date=2018-02-06 |quote=Roger Piazza is in Ruby and Louise's class at school. He is 8 1/2 years old, which gives him an elevated status in Ruby and Louise's eyes.}}</ref>
* Roger Piazza<ref>in Roger's Choice, Louise says "we're going to play with Roger Piazza"</ref> (voiced by [[Kenan Thompson]] in Season 2, and [[Jo Vannicola]] in Season 3-7) is the son of Mr. Piazza. He is older than Ruby and Louise, standing at {{frac|7|1|2}} years old.<ref name="RC">{{Cite episode |title=Roger's Choice |series=Max and Ruby |quote=Ruby "He's nearly 7 1/2." Louise "A whole half year older than we are."}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Max & Ruby – Characters – Roger |url=http://maxandruby.treehousetv.com/characters/18/roger |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180214133703/http://maxandruby.treehousetv.com/characters/18/roger |archive-date=2018-02-14 |access-date=2018-02-06 |quote=Roger Piazza is in Ruby and Louise's class at school. He is 8 1/2 years old, which gives him an elevated status in Ruby and Louise's eyes.}}</ref>
* Bunny Scout Leader (voiced by Sarah Adams) is the leader of the Bunny Scouts and Mrs. Huffington's sister and Mr. Huffington's sister-in-law and Baby Huffington's maternal aunt.
* The Bunny Scout Leader (voiced by Sarah Adams and Nadine Rabinovitch) is the leader of the Bunny Scouts and Mrs. Huffington's sister and Mr. Huffington's sister-in-law and Baby Huffington's maternal aunt.
* Mr. Piazza (voiced by Jamie Watson) runs the local market in East Bunnyhop and is the father of Roger.
* Mr. Piazza (voiced by Jamie Watson) runs the local market in East Bunnyhop and is the father of Roger.
* Candi (voiced by [[Linda Ballantyne]]) is the owner of the candy shop in East Bunnyhop. She only appeared in "One of a Kind Ruby/Ruby's To Do List".
* Candi (voiced by [[Linda Ballantyne]]) is the owner of the candy shop in East Bunnyhop.
* Rosalinda (voiced by Anne Hill) is the owner of a gift shop that sells jewelry and collectibles and a friend of Max and Ruby's grandmother, Mary.
* Rosalinda (voiced by Anne Hill) is the owner of a gift shop that sells jewelry and collectibles and a friend of Max and Ruby's grandmother, Mary.
* Katie (voiced by [[Robin Duke]]) is the waitress at the diner in East Bunnyhop.
* Katie (voiced by [[Robin Duke]]) is the waitress at the diner in East Bunnyhop.
* Miss Bunty (voiced by Judy Price) is Max's preschool teacher.
* Miss Bunty (voiced by Judy Price) is Max's preschool teacher.
* Winston (voiced by Ethan Tavares) is one of Max's classmates who is confined to a wheelchair. He is also Max's second best friend.
* Winston (voiced by Ethan Tavares) is one of Max's classmates who uses a wheelchair. He is also Max's second best friend.
* Lily (voiced by Isabella Leo) is one of Max's classmates who is also Max's best female friend.
* Lily (voiced by Isabella Leo) is one of Max's classmates who is also Max's best female friend.
* Priya (voiced by Laaibah Alvi) is one of Max's classmates who is also Max's second best female friend. She is from India.  
* Priya (voiced by Laaibah Alvi) is one of Max's classmates who is also Max's second best female friend. She is from [[India]].
* Mr. Estévez (voiced by Carlos Díaz) is Ruby, Louise, and Valerie's teacher in school.
* Mr. Estévez (voiced by Carlos Díaz) is Ruby, Louise, and Valerie's teacher in school. He is from [[Mexico]].
* Antonio (voiced by Emilio Vírguez) is one of Ruby's classmates. He is Max and Ruby's new friend.
* Antonio (voiced by Emilio Vírguez) is one of Ruby's classmates. He is Max and Ruby's new friend.


== Production ==
== Production ==
[[Nelvana Limited]] and Silver Lining Entertainment Limited co-produced the show for its first five seasons (in 2005, Silver Lining itself was acquired by [[Chorion (company)|Chorion]]).<ref>{{Cite news |date=September 21, 2009 |title=Business &#124; Noddy embarks on global adventure |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8266514.stm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231007171608/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8266514.stm |archive-date=October 7, 2023 |access-date=October 17, 2011 |work=BBC News}}</ref> [[9 Story Media Group]] overtook producing the animation from Nelvana Limited in season 3 (and continues animating the series for seasons 4 and 5 while Chorion co-produced at the same time); with season 6, Nelvana Limited still handles production of the series and also for the rest of its run.
[[Nelvana Limited]] and Silver Lining Entertainment Limited co-produced the show for its first five seasons (in 2005, Silver Lining itself was acquired by [[Chorion (company)|Chorion]]).<ref>{{Cite news |date=September 21, 2009 |title=Business &#124; Noddy embarks on global adventure |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8266514.stm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231007171608/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8266514.stm |archive-date=October 7, 2023 |access-date=October 17, 2011 |work=BBC News}}</ref> [[9 Story Media Group]] overtook producing the animation from Nelvana Limited in season 3 (and continues animating the series for seasons 4 and 5 while Chorion co-produced at the same time); with season 6, Nelvana Limited still handles production of the series and also for the rest of its run.


Shortly after Chorion and its division Silver Lining Entertainment Limited both close their doors when season 5 finished production, [[Atomic Cartoons]] overtook co-producing the series, season 6 of which premiered on September 18, 2016,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Max's Preschool; Grandma's Storytime Sleepover |url=http://tvschedule.zap2it.com/tv/max-and-ruby-maxs-preschool-grandmas-storytime-sleepover/EP005266970416?aid=tvschedule |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170510140630/http://tvschedule.zap2it.com/tv/max-and-ruby-maxs-preschool-grandmas-storytime-sleepover/EP005266970416?aid=tvschedule |archive-date=May 10, 2017 |access-date=November 11, 2016 |website=[[Screener (website)|Screener]]}}</ref> with a new main voice cast and theme song, along with each episode now having 2 10-minute segments per half-hour, rather than having 3 7-minute segments as in the previous five seasons.
Shortly after Chorion and its division Silver Lining Entertainment Limited both close their doors when season 5 finished production, [[Atomic Cartoons]] overtook co-producing the series, season 6 of which premiered on September 18, 2016,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Max's Preschool; Grandma's Storytime Sleepover |url=http://tvschedule.zap2it.com/tv/max-and-ruby-maxs-preschool-grandmas-storytime-sleepover/EP005266970416?aid=tvschedule |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170510140630/http://tvschedule.zap2it.com/tv/max-and-ruby-maxs-preschool-grandmas-storytime-sleepover/EP005266970416?aid=tvschedule |archive-date=May 10, 2017 |access-date=November 11, 2016 |website=[[Screener (website)|Screener]]}}</ref> with a new main voice cast and theme song, along with each episode now having 2 10-minute segments per half-hour, rather than having 3 7-minute segments as in the previous five seasons.
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== Telecast and home media ==
== Telecast and home media ==
''Max & Ruby'' first aired on [[Treehouse TV]] in Canada on May 3, 2002.<ref name="Screener" /> In the United States, the series first aired on [[Nick Jr.]] on October 21, 2002, then on [[Noggin]] on August 16, 2004.<ref name="auto" /> The series also featured a British English dub that first aired on [[Nick Jr. (British and Irish TV channel)|Nick Jr.]] in the UK and Ireland in February 2003.{{when|date=June 2017}}
''Max & Ruby'' first aired on [[Treehouse TV]] in Canada on May 3, 2002.<ref name="Screener" /> In the United States, the series first aired on [[Nick Jr.]] on October 21, 2002, then on [[Noggin (brand)|Noggin]] on August 16, 2004.<ref name="auto" /> The series also featured a British English dub that first aired on [[Nick Jr. (British and Irish TV channel)|Nick Jr.]] in the UK and Ireland in February 2003.{{when|date=June 2017}}


[[Paramount Home Entertainment]] is the [[DVD]] distributor for the series in the United States. As of March 29, 2012, 2.9 million DVD units of the series from Nickelodeon have been sold in the U.S. These DVDs (see below) only have episodes from the first five seasons.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 March 2012 |title=Nelvana Acquires Chorion's Interest in Max & Ruby |url=https://www.marketscreener.com/news/latest/NELVANA-ACQUIRES-CHORION-S-INTEREST-IN-MAX-RUBY--14246486/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201113163038/https://www.marketscreener.com/news/latest/NELVANA-ACQUIRES-CHORION-S-INTEREST-IN-MAX-RUBY--14246486/ |archive-date=13 November 2020 |access-date=13 November 2020 |website=MarketScreener.com}}</ref>
[[Paramount Home Entertainment]] is the [[DVD]] distributor for the series in the United States, on behalf of Nickelodeon. As of March 29, 2012, 2.9 million DVD units of the series from Paramount have been sold in the U.S. These DVDs (see below) only have episodes from the first five seasons.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 March 2012 |title=Nelvana Acquires Chorion's Interest in Max & Ruby |url=https://www.marketscreener.com/news/latest/NELVANA-ACQUIRES-CHORION-S-INTEREST-IN-MAX-RUBY--14246486/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201113163038/https://www.marketscreener.com/news/latest/NELVANA-ACQUIRES-CHORION-S-INTEREST-IN-MAX-RUBY--14246486/ |archive-date=13 November 2020 |access-date=13 November 2020 |website=MarketScreener.com}}</ref>


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Max & Ruby is a Canadian children's preschool animated series based on the book series by Rosemary Wells and co-produced by Nelvana Limited. The series followed the everyday lives of two young rabbit siblings.

Two Max & Ruby books had been previously adapted into short films by Weston Woods and Michael Sporn Animation in 1988 and 1991. These shorts were later remade into episodes for the television series.

Max & Ruby first aired in Canada on Treehouse TV on May 3, 2002.[1] In the United States, the series first aired on Nickelodeon on the Nick Jr. block on October 21, 2002.[2] 130 half-hour episodes were produced. The final episode aired on April 9, 2020.

Premise

Max & Ruby follows two young rabbits: Max, a rambunctious and achievement-determined three-year-old and his older sister Ruby, a seldom-patient, goal-oriented and sometimes, bossy seven-year-old.[3] The series takes place in a town called Eastbunny Hop, in a universe populated by bunnies and other creatures. According to Wells, the series shows the relationship between Ruby, Max and the universal nature of sibling relationships.[4]

Episodes

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Characters

Main

  • Max Bunny (voiced by Billy Rosemberg in seasons 1–3, Tyler Stevenson in seasons 4–5,Template:Efn and Gavin MacIver-Wright in seasons 6–7) is a four-year-old (starting off at three and a half years old) bunny and Ruby's younger brother. He has white fur and wears some clothes including some long overalls. Prior to seasons 3 & 5 and for the first few episodes of seasons 1 and 2, Max only says 1–3 words or phrases (with the exception of a few episodes like Max's Bedtime and Ruby's Candy Store and of voiceover on the title card for episodes featuring Ruby). He does this again in season 5 (voiceover on the episode's title card; except in just the ones featuring Ruby). In seasons 6 and 7, Max (along with Morris) is now able to speak in full sentences.
  • Ruby Bunny (voiced by Samantha Morton in seasons 1–2, Rebecca Peters in seasons 3–5, and Lana Carillo in seasons 6–7) is an eight-year-old (starting off at seven years old and of voiceover on the title card for episodes featuring Max) white bunny, and is Max's older sister. She has white fur and has been considered the more level-headed of the siblings. She is also a member of the bunny scouts (a formula similar to the "girl scouts").

Recurring

  • Grace (voiced by Julie Lemieux) is one of Max and Ruby's new baby siblings and Oliver's older twin sister. Like Max, Grace likes getting dirty.
    • Lemieux also voiced Oliver (the other one of Max and Ruby's new baby siblings and Grace's younger twin brother who, like Ruby, likes being clean), Louise (Ruby's best friend with tan/auburn fur who is also eight years old), and Baby Huffington "Baby H" (Mr. and Mrs. Huffington's baby son and Bunny Scout Leader's nephew).[7][8]
  • Mom (also known as Mrs. Bunny;[9] voiced by Carolyn Larson) is Max and Ruby's mother. She and Ruby are very close to each other and she trusts Ruby's ability to help out with Max. She is Grandma and Grandpa’s daughter-in-law.
  • Dad (also known as Mr. Bunny;[9] voiced by Paul Bates) is Max and Ruby's father. He is Grandma and Grandpa’s son.
  • Grandma (voiced by Kay Hawtrey) has grey fur and is the paternal grandmother to Max and Ruby. Max and Ruby sometimes compete as to whose ideas are better in order to impress her, but in the end she likes both of their ideas equally. She is Dad's mother and Mom's mother-in-law.
  • Mrs. Rachel Huffington (voiced by Emily Scott) is the wife of Mr. Huffington, mother of Baby Huffington, female faithful butler of Max and sister of the Bunny Scout Leader.
  • Mr. Clark Huffington (voiced by John Torres) is the husband to Mrs. Huffington, father of Baby Huffington, male faithful butler of Max and brother-in-law of the Bunny Scout Leader.
  • Valerie (voiced by Alexis Walla for the 1–2 season, and Loretta Jafelice for the 3–7 season) is Ruby's second best friend; she has brown fur and wears glasses.
  • Martha (voiced by Catherine Disher in Season 1, Julie Lemieux in Season 2, Andrea Libman in Season 3, Tabitha St. Germain in Season 4, and Tajja Isen in Season 5) is a friend of Ruby; she has gold fur.
  • Morris (voiced by Cameron Ansell in seasons 2–5 and Nicholas Fry in seasons 6–7) is Louise's two-year-old cousin[10] and Max's best friend.
  • Roger Piazza[11] (voiced by Kenan Thompson in Season 2, and Jo Vannicola in Season 3-7) is the son of Mr. Piazza. He is older than Ruby and Louise, standing at <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />7+1⁄2 years old.[8][12]
  • The Bunny Scout Leader (voiced by Sarah Adams and Nadine Rabinovitch) is the leader of the Bunny Scouts and Mrs. Huffington's sister and Mr. Huffington's sister-in-law and Baby Huffington's maternal aunt.
  • Mr. Piazza (voiced by Jamie Watson) runs the local market in East Bunnyhop and is the father of Roger.
  • Candi (voiced by Linda Ballantyne) is the owner of the candy shop in East Bunnyhop.
  • Rosalinda (voiced by Anne Hill) is the owner of a gift shop that sells jewelry and collectibles and a friend of Max and Ruby's grandmother, Mary.
  • Katie (voiced by Robin Duke) is the waitress at the diner in East Bunnyhop.
  • Miss Bunty (voiced by Judy Price) is Max's preschool teacher.
  • Winston (voiced by Ethan Tavares) is one of Max's classmates who uses a wheelchair. He is also Max's second best friend.
  • Lily (voiced by Isabella Leo) is one of Max's classmates who is also Max's best female friend.
  • Priya (voiced by Laaibah Alvi) is one of Max's classmates who is also Max's second best female friend. She is from India.
  • Mr. Estévez (voiced by Carlos Díaz) is Ruby, Louise, and Valerie's teacher in school. He is from Mexico.
  • Antonio (voiced by Emilio Vírguez) is one of Ruby's classmates. He is Max and Ruby's new friend.

Production

Nelvana Limited and Silver Lining Entertainment Limited co-produced the show for its first five seasons (in 2005, Silver Lining itself was acquired by Chorion).[13] 9 Story Media Group overtook producing the animation from Nelvana Limited in season 3 (and continues animating the series for seasons 4 and 5 while Chorion co-produced at the same time); with season 6, Nelvana Limited still handles production of the series and also for the rest of its run.

Shortly after Chorion and its division Silver Lining Entertainment Limited both close their doors when season 5 finished production, Atomic Cartoons overtook co-producing the series, season 6 of which premiered on September 18, 2016,[14] with a new main voice cast and theme song, along with each episode now having 2 10-minute segments per half-hour, rather than having 3 7-minute segments as in the previous five seasons.

In an interview with Nickelodeon, Wells has stated about Max and Ruby's unseen parents that "we don't see Max and Ruby's parents, because [she] believe[s] that kids resolve their issues and conflicts differently when they are on their own. The television series gives kids a sense about how these two siblings resolve their conflicts in a humorous and entertaining way."[4] However, in season 6, the series finally introduced Max and Ruby's parents.[15]

Telecast and home media

Max & Ruby first aired on Treehouse TV in Canada on May 3, 2002.[1] In the United States, the series first aired on Nick Jr. on October 21, 2002, then on Noggin on August 16, 2004.[2] The series also featured a British English dub that first aired on Nick Jr. in the UK and Ireland in February 2003.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Paramount Home Entertainment is the DVD distributor for the series in the United States, on behalf of Nickelodeon. As of March 29, 2012, 2.9 million DVD units of the series from Paramount have been sold in the U.S. These DVDs (see below) only have episodes from the first five seasons.[16]

Main series
Name Release date Number of episodes Episode titles
Max & Ruby's Christmas October 26, 2004 12
  • "Max's Christmas" / "Ruby's Snow Queen" / "Max's Rocket Run"
  • "Ruby's Figure Eight" / "Ruby's Surprise Party" / "Ruby's Tent"
  • "Ruby's Tea Party" / "Max Is It" / "Ruby's Science Project"
  • "Ruby Writes a Story" / "Max's Dominoes" / "Grandma's Attic"
Springtime for Max & Ruby March 1, 2005 12
  • "Max's Chocolate Chicken" / "Ruby's Beauty Shop" / "Max Drives Away"
  • "Camp Out" / "Ruby's Clubhouse" / "Max's Picnic"
  • "Ruby's Merit Badge" / "Max's Apple" / "Quiet Max"
  • "Max Misses the Bus" / "Max's Worm Cake" / "Max's Rainy Day"
Max & Ruby's Halloween August 30, 2005 12
  • "Max's Halloween" / "Ruby's Leaf Collection" / "The Blue Tarantula"
  • "Ruby's Panda Prize" / "Ruby's Roller Skates" / "Ghost Bunny"
  • "Max's Shadow" / "Max Remembers" / "Ruby's Candy Store"
  • "Max's Thanksgiving" / "Max's Pretend Friend" / "Fireman Max"
Party Time with Max & Ruby February 14, 2006 12
  • "Max's Birthday" / "Max's New Suit" / "Goodnight Max"
  • "Bunny Cakes" / "Bunny Party" / "Bunny Money"
  • "Max's Bug Salad" / "Ruby's Beach Party" / "Super Max to the Rescue"
  • "Hide & Seek" / "Max's Breakfast" / "Louise's Secret"
Afternoons with Max & Ruby August 1, 2006 12
  • "Max's Froggy Friend" / "Max's Music" / "Max Gets Wet"
  • "Max's Dragon Shirt" / "Max's Rabbit Racer" / "Roger's Choice"
  • "Ruby's Hiccups" / "The Big Picture" / "Ruby's Stage Show"
  • "Ruby's Piano Practice" / "Max's Bath" / "Max's Bedtime"
Easter with Max & Ruby March 13, 2007 12
  • "Ruby's Easter Bonnet" / "Max's Easter Parade" / "Max and the Easter Bunny"
  • "Ruby's Loose Tooth" / "Ruby Scores" / "Ruby's Sandcastle"
  • "Max's Work of Art" / "Max Meets Morris" / "Ruby's Scavenger Hunt"
  • "Max's Check Up" / "Max's Prize" / "Space Max"
Summertime with Max & Ruby June 5, 2007 12
  • "Ruby's Lemonade Stand" / "Ruby's Rummage Sale" / "Ruby's Magic Act"
  • "Ruby's Hippity Hop Dance" / "Ruby's Bird Bath" / "Super Max Saves the World"
  • "Ruby's Pajama Party" / "Baby Max" / "Bunny Scout Brownies"
  • "Max's Valentine" / "Ruby Flies a Kite" / "Super Max"
A Merry Bunny Christmas October 2, 2007 12
  • "Grandma's Present" / "Max and Ruby's Christmas Tree" / "Max's Snow Plow"
  • "Max's Snow Day" / "Max's Snow Bunny" / "Max's Mix Up"
  • "Max's Fireflies" / "Max and Ruby's Fashion Show" / "Ruby's Sing-a-Ling"
  • "Ruby's Puppet Show" / "Sugar Plum Max" / "Max's Ant Farm"
Berry Bunny Adventures February 26, 2008 12
  • "Grandma's Berry Patch" / "Ruby's Bunny Scout Banner" / "Ruby's Detective Agency"
  • "Surprise Ruby" / "Ruby's Birthday Party" / "Ruby's Birthday Present"
  • "Ruby's Safari" / "Max's Mud Bath" / "Max's Lost Lizard"
  • "Ruby Riding Hood" / "Max and the Beanstalk" / "The Froggy Prince"
Perfect Pumpkin August 26, 2008 12
  • "Max and Ruby's Perfect Pumpkin / "Max's Jack O Lantern" / "Max's Big Boo"
  • "Max's Rocket Racer" / "Max and Morris Blast Off" / "Max's Candy Apple"
  • "Ruby Delivers" / "Getting Crabby at the Beach" / "Max Babysits"
  • "Max Cleans Up" / "Max's Cuckoo Clock" / "Ruby's Jewelry Box"
Playtime with Max & Ruby! January 5, 2010 12
  • "Max's Thanksgiving" / "Max's Pretend Friend" / "Fireman Max"
  • "Ruby's Figure Eight" / "Ruby's Surprise Party" / "Ruby's Tent"
  • "Max Misses the Bus" / "Max's Worm Cake" / "Max's Rainy Day"
  • "Ruby's Piano Practice" / "Max's Bath" / "Max's Bedtime"
A Visit with Grandma June 15, 2010 12
  • "Grandma's Treasure Hunt" / "Ruby's Jigsaw Puzzle" / "Ruby's Recital"
  • "Ruby's Rainbow" / "Home Tweet Home" / "Max's Mudpie"
  • "Ruby's Home Run" / "Ruby's Missing Tune" / "Ruby's Handstand"
  • "Ruby's Good Neighbor Report" {"Ruby's Report") / "Candy Counting" / "Ruby's New Shoes"
Everybunny Loves Winter September 21, 2010 12
  • "Ruby's Snowbunny" / "Ruby's Snowflake" / "Duck Duck Goose"
  • "Ruby's Gingerbread House" / "Max's Christmas Passed" / "Max's New Year"
  • "Ruby's Horn of Plenty" / "Ruby's Big Kick" / "Max Says Goodbye"
  • "Max's Balloon Buddies" / "Ruby's Penny Carnival" / "Ruby's Big Win"
Bunny Tales January 11, 2011 12
  • "The Princess and the Marbles" / "Emperor Max's New Suit" / "Max and the 3 Little Bunnies"
  • "Ruby's Real Cinderella" / "Ruby's Hoola Hoop" / "Max and the Martians"
  • "Max's Castle" / "Bunny Hopscotch" / "Max's Grasshopper"
  • "Ruby's Water Lily" / "Max Saves the Parade" / "Super Max's Cape"
Rainy Day Play April 12, 2011 12
  • "Ruby Writes a Story" / "Max's Dominoes" / "Grandma's Attic"
  • "Bunny Cakes" / "Bunny Party" / "Bunny Money"
  • "Ruby's Safari" / "Max's Mud Bath" / "Max's Lost Lizard"
  • "Ruby's Rainbow" / "Home Tweet Home" / "Max's Mudpie"
Everybunny Loves Spring February 11, 2014 12
  • "Max and Ruby's Groundhog Day" / "Ruby's First Robin of Spring" / "Grandma's Geraniums"
  • "Max's Ducky Day" / "Ruby's Earth Day Checklist" / "Ruby's Earth Day Party"
  • "Ruby Gets The Picture" / "Ruby's Birdie" / "Max Plays Catch"
  • "Max's Night Light" / "Ruby's Bird Walk" / "Max Goes Fishing"
Sweet Siblings February 17, 2015 12
  • "Max Says Hello" / "Ruby's Spa Day" / "Ruby's Tai Chi"
  • "Engineer Max" / "Max's Toy Train" / "Max's Train Ride"
  • "Max and Ruby's Train Trip" / "Go to Sleep Max" / "Conductor Max"
  • "Space Bunny" / "Max's Sprinkler" / "Max's Pogo Stick"
Sharing and Caring June 2, 2015 12
  • "Picture Perfect" / "Detective Ruby" / "Super Bunny Saves the Cake"
  • "Max's Ride" / "Max on Guard" / "Ruby's Real Tea Party"
  • "The Bunny Who Cried Lobster" / "Max and the Three Bears" / "Little Ruby Hen"
  • "Ruby's Autograph" / "A Toy For Baby Huffington" / "Max's Big Dig"
Episodes on Nick Jr. compilation DVDs
Name Release date Number of episodes Episode titles
Nick Jr. Celebrates Spring March 2, 2004 1
  • "Max's Chocolate Chicken"
Nick Jr. Favorites Vol. 1 May 24, 2005 3
  • "Max's Work of Art" / "Max Meets Morris" / "Ruby's Scavenger Hunt"
Nick Jr. Favorites Vol. 2 October 18, 2005 3
  • "Ruby's Lemonade Stand" / "Ruby's Rummage Sale" / "Ruby's Magic Act"
Nick Jr. Favorites Vol. 3 February 7, 2006 3
  • "Ruby's Pajama Party" / "Baby Max" / "Bunny Scout Brownies"
Nick Jr. Favorites Vol. 4 June 6, 2006 3
  • "Max Cleans Up" / "Max's Cuckoo Clock" / "Ruby's Jewelry Box"
Nick Jr. Favorites Holiday September 26, 2006 3
  • "Max's Christmas" / "Ruby's Snow Queen" / "Max's Rocket Run"
Nick Jr. Favorites Vol. 5 March 13, 2007 3
  • "Ruby Writes a Story" / "Max's Dominoes" / "Grandma's Attic"

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Notes

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External links

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