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Written by: Ashtyn at 11:15 AM
Finding a show that a pre-teen or even a teenager can relate to and enjoy that still has good, clean humor and a potential moral message is difficult in this day in age. However, as the parents of a 12 year old (who is approaching 13 faster then we’re ready to accept) we believe Nickelodeon has succeeded with its new Nicktoons series, Tak and the Power of Juju, which will be airing its premiere episode on August 31, 2007. While Nick has the show listed as Y7. The humor is a little more mature then a younger child might be able to understand. While I would ideally suggest the show for an 8-15 year old audience anyone child or adult will enjoy this all-CGI series.Tak and the Power of Juju evolved from a video game that Nickelodeon developed with the same name. The story follows the life of a teenage shaman’s assistant in the Pupununu Village, named Tak. One day, the mysterious Jujus grant Tak a very special and advanced power known as the Power of Juju. Considering Tak’s age and inability to control or use the power properly, Tak is led on many adventures. He also manages to get into quite a bit of trouble along the way.
Tak is voiced by Hal Sparks. Kids may recognize him from Dude Where’s My Car, VH1, and most recently as the host of the Nicktoons Network Animation Festival. Hal brings Tak to life in a way so that kids, teens, and adults can relate to the character all while having a good time and enjoying the cartoon. The Evans clan had the opportunity to review this television show, prior to its premiere. Needless to say, the entire family (all thee of us) loved it.
Twelve year old CoolKid said, “This is awesome!” after watching just half of the show, while parents Dominick and Ashtyn (that would be us) laughed quietly (ok sometimes loudly) at the antics of Tak, his best friend Jeera (Kari Wahlgren), who sometimes acts as the voice of reason and other times acts as an accomplice by egging him on, the overbearing, bragging villager Lok (Patrick Warburton), and the quick to excommunicate you Pupununu chief, known simply as..well…Chief (Maurice LaMarche). This was one show the family all agreed we’d watch on our prospective television sets, if not together for a little family bonding time.
Tak and the Power of Juju’s first episode, is made up of two eleven minute segments called “Woodiefest” and “Loser”. In “Woodiefest”, the Woodies (massive giants made out of wood) are coming to destroy the Pupununu village. It is up to Tak to stop them because everyone else in the village is too afraid to do anything, but run for safety.
In segment two, one of the villagers, Lok, likes making up tall tales about how brave he is and all the great things he has done to show his bravery. When Tak gives him something to do to show off his bravery, Lok balks and gets kicked from the village. It’s up to Tak to find a way to make it up to Lok and convince the village to let him back in.
Tak and the Power of Juju will be airing two episodes on a nightly premiere starting at 8:00 PM and going to 9:00 PM on August 31. The show will then air on its regular slot at 11:00 AM on Sundays. So Parents, make sure to check out the season premiere and set your TiVO’s or DVR’s for Sunday at 11:00. You won’t want to miss out on watching Tak and the Power of Juju and neither will your children!
Photo Provided by and copyright to Nickelodeon.
Rating: TV Y7
Recommended Age by LI Kids: 8-Adult
Official Nick Tak and the Power of Juju Website: Tak Nick Site
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Ashtyn lives in her home state of Michigan with her life partner, Dominick, her 14 year old son, and her baby, the Shih-Tzu, Oliver Twist. Ashtyn is in college, going for a degree in Criminal Justice. She eventually plans to intern with the FBI, if she can. Ashtyn is an experienced and talented chef. She also excels at writing and has worked as a professional writer for the past five years. Ashtyn enjoys spending time with her son and four year old nephew, watching movies, listening to music, and writing works of fiction.
