Hollywood clearly understands that the way to any millennial's heart is by mixing technology with a heavy dose of nostalgia. Just look how many reboots and remakes have popped up on streaming services in the last few years. And now, 10 years after The Magic School Bus last did its stuff, '90s babies can rejoice! The beloved series gets reimagined when The Magic School Bus Rides Again arrives on Netflix on Friday, Sept. 29. But, as one can expect, the Netflix Magic School Bus series vs. the original reveals some major differences. Show
Based on the book series of the same name, the original show followed the fun and occasionally outrageous adventures of an elementary school science class. Led by the eccentric Ms. Frizzle and voiced by Lily Tomlin, the class would go on field trips one could only dream about as a kid. The magical bus — which could fly, travel through time, and shrink — took them to outer space, through prehistoric ruins, and occasionally a student's digestive system. Best of all, the bus would coyly smile as it was "cruising on down Main Street" before it transformed and started "swingin' through the stars." Can you feel the nostalgia yet? In the new series, students from the original class, like Arnold and Ralphie, join newcomers like Jyoti, a tech-savvy wiz-kid. And with the creation of social media, smartphones, and the uptick of video chatting devices — fans can expect plenty of high-tech changes. Here's everything else we know about Ms. Frizzle and the gang since we last buckled our seat belts. There's A New Ms. FrizzleProbably the biggest change from the original series is that there's a new Ms. Frizzle in town. After she drops into the class from the sky, students are introduced to Fiona Felicity Frizzle. Voiced by Kate McKinnon, the equally quirky, but slightly less eccentric Frizzle sister takes the keys to the magic bus and will be leading the class' wild adventures from here on out. She even has Lizzy Frizzle, her sister's pet Chameleon by her side. Lin-Manuel Miranda Sings The Theme SongHands down, one of the best parts about watching The Magic School Bus growing up was singing along to the theme song. Just hearing it will instantly transport you back to 1994. And, while the reboot will feature the same catchy tune and lyrics as the original, Hamilton composer Lin-Manuel Miranda takes over the vocals for Little Richard. The Original Ms. Frizzle Is Now A ProfessorValerie Frizzle (who knew Ms. Frizzle's first name was Valerie!?), has officially handed over the reigns to her bus and class. We're not exactly sure where's she headed to next, but get this: She's now a professor! Seems like in the last 10 years Ms. Frizzle became a student again and earned a doctorate degree. Hopefully she'll make an appearance on the reboot. That is, if she's not too busy teaching college-level classes nowadays. The Bus Got A High-Tech MakeoverOf course, with technology being where it is in 2017, the magical bus had to undergo some pretty big changes. How much do you want to bet it even has wifi and phone chargers built into it? In addition to the bus getting an upgrade, the reboot will also will highlight innovations like robotics, wearables, and camera technology in hopes of sparking children's continued interest in science and innovation, much like the original series did. Professor Frizzle Now Has A MonkeyWith her sidekick Lizzy sticking around the classroom to hang with Fiona, Professor Frizzle had to find a new pet. And in true Frizzle fashion, she didn't just adopt a regular dog or cat. Instead she's now got an adorable little monkey named Goldie on her shoulder. Also, Professor Frizzle now rides around on a super cute magical scooter that's like a baby version of her bus. So get your permission slips ready! Because although the reboot may have a new Ms. Frizzle and an updated theme song, it looks like it will be just as fun as the original to watch.
The Magic School Bus Rides Again is an animated children's web series, based on the book series of the same name by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen. It also serves as a continuation of the 1994-97 PBS Kids series The Magic School Bus, with Lily Tomlin reprising her role as Ms. Frizzle. The series premiered on Netflix on September 29, 2017.[1] The second season premiered on April 13, 2018.[2] Three 45-minute specials, "Kids in Space", "The Frizz Connection", and "In the Zone", premiered on Netflix in 2020.[3][4][5][6] They were dedicated to Joanna Cole, the author of the original books, who died that year. Plot[edit]In the sequel to Scholastic's The Magic School Bus, the flagship Dr. Valerie Frizzle (now Professor Frizzle) gets her Ph.D and retires from teaching at Walkerville Elementary School. She then hires her younger sister, Miss Fiona Frizzle, to teach the class, and passes the keys of the Magic School Bus over to her. The kids journey on exciting new field-trips, discovering new locations, creatures, time periods and more to learn about the wonders of science, educating viewers along the way, on the eponymous Bus. Voice cast[edit]
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Episodes[edit]Season 1 (2017)[edit]Season 2 (2018)[edit]Specials (2020)[edit]Production[edit]In 2014, the series was first announced by Netflix and Scholastic Media, and was titled The Magic School Bus 360°.[10] The new iteration of the franchise features a modernized "Ms. Frizzle" (replacing Valerie with her younger sister Fiona) and a high-tech bus that stresses modern inventions such as robotics, wearables and camera technology. The hope is to captivate children's imaginations and motivate their interest in the sciences.[11] It was produced by 9 Story Media Group.[12] Producer Stuart Stone, who voiced Ralphie in the original series, stated that The Magic School Bus 360° will feature some of the original voice actors in different roles. The show's voice cast is based in Los Angeles, California, United States and Toronto, Ontario, Canada with Susan Blu as the Los Angeles voice director and Alyson Court as the Toronto voice director.[13] In February 2017, Kate McKinnon was cast in the role of Ms. Frizzle (without clarifying it was Fiona, the younger sister of Valerie, now Professor Frizzle, still voiced by Tomlin). The series then changed its name to The Magic School Bus Rides Again.[14] The series was released on Netflix on September 29, 2017.[1] The second season was released on April 13, 2018.[2] Lin-Manuel Miranda of Hamilton sings the theme song.[15] Phoebe Terese, a character from the original series, is replaced by a new student named Jyoti, as it was revealed that Phoebe transferred back to her old school.[16][17] The episode endings feature question and answer sessions with Professor Frizzle, echoing the segments about viewers calling the producer which accompanied the original series on commercial-free channels.[18] Despite clarifying some creative license taken in the episode, these scenes are still set in a universe with magical vehicles.[19] Among other changes, the students still wear the same clothes every day but they do not resemble those from the original series.[20] Three 45–minute specials were released in 2020: the first special The Magic School Bus Rides Again: Kids in Space was released on August 7,[21] the second named The Magic School Bus Rides Again: The Frizz Connection on October 20[22] and a third titled The Magic School Bus Rides Again: In the Zone on December 26.[23] The artstyle was changed for the specials as the characters have no outlines and the lighting and shading are more detailed. Critical reception[edit]
After the series' announcement and the release of its trailer, there was initial resistance to the new art style, absence of Lily Tomlin as Ms. Frizzle, and fear it would not live up to the original series.[25][26] AOL accused the show of giving Ms. Frizzle a nose job.[27] Bustle put this down to fans of the show being "protective of its legacy".[28] Despite this speculation, the series has been critically acclaimed upon release. Common Sense Media deemed the show a worthy successor to its 1990s sister series, praising its gender and ethnic diversity and its commitment to teaching children about STEM subjects.[29] Christianity Today argues that the show managed to keep the "genius of the franchise", which is that the children are almost more intrigued by the complexity and order of the natural world rather than the magic of the titular school bus.[30] Daily Dot praised the series' premiere for addressing the change to the show's structure, putting viewers at ease through the transition, adding that the science was made "approachable".[26] The Houstonian found the episodes' scenarios to be "pretty interesting", commenting on the academical and moral lessons.[31] The AV Club felt the series lives up to its predecessor, and contains the same "goofy humor and ease with making learning fun".[32] Another AV Club article wrote that the series is "lively, fast-paced, and exceedingly tolerable for adults", and full of enough science to allow them to park their kids in front of it guilt-free.[33] Some users on social media have accused the show of whitewashing the black characters.[34][35][36] Awards and nominations[edit]References[edit]
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What happened to Magic School Bus Rides Again?Three 45-minute specials, "Kids in Space", "The Frizz Connection", and "In the Zone", premiered on Netflix in 2020. They were dedicated to Joanna Cole, the author of the original books, who died that year.
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. What is the best magic school bus?10 Best Episodes Of The Magic School Bus (According To IMDb). 1 Under Construction - S3. E04 (8.3). 2 Inside Ralphie - S1. E03 (8.3) ... . 3 For Lunch - S1. E02 (8.2) ... . 4 In The Haunted House - S1. E08 (8.2) ... . 5 In The Arctic - S3. E02 (8.2) ... . 6 Gets Ready, Set, Dough - S1. E09 (8.2) ... . 7 The Busasaurus - S2. ... . 8 Blows Its Top - S2. ... . When did The Magic School Bus Rides Again end?26 December 2020The Magic School Bus Rides Again / Final episode datenull
Who sings the theme song for The Magic School Bus Rides Again?Lin-Manuel Miranda sings theme song for Netflix's 'Magic School Bus Rides Again' Every student's favorite bus is back -- and this time Lin-Manuel Miranda is bringing some of the magic. The Magic School Bus Rides Again premieres on Netflix later this month, but the trailer was released Tuesday.
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