The 90s, what a great decade right? Especially when The Magic School Bus was on TV! But guess what, when you thought it was over, it's not over yet!
Scholastic and
Netflix has partnered together to bring The Magic School Bus back to life with a reboot titled
"The Magic School Bus 360 degrees". No this is not going to be a gritty and dark live action reboot but it will be in vein of the previous adaptation which was child friendly and it will also be animated....in
CGI. It is expected to hit at some point in 2016. Here is an excerpt from the official release and description for further details. You can click the link below for the full press release.
Netflix and Scholastic Media announced today they will launch a new original TV series based on the groundbreaking and iconic TV show The Magic School Bus. The all-new CG animated series from Scholastic Media – The Magic School Bus 360° – will be a dynamic reimagining of the show that revolutionized kids’ television starting in the 1990s. Scholastic Media’s Emmy® Award–winning creative team, led by Executive Producer Deborah Forte, will produce the new series written for school-aged children. The 26 episodes will launch on Netflix starting in 2016.
The new iteration of the enduring franchise features a modernized Ms. Frizzle and her class along with an inventive high-tech bus that invites children on high-flying hijinks that introduce the incredible world of science. Each new episode promises thrilling discoveries, heart-pounding explorations and relatable humor, while encouraging kids to think critically and creatively to answer questions and solve problems. The series also features the latest tech innovations such as robotics, wearables and camera technology to captivate children's imaginations and motivate their interest in the sciences. The all-new episodes also leverage advancements in animation, science and technology in a way that will delight a new generation of young viewers, and like its predecessor, will help kids around the world discover the magic and value of exploration and innovation
Airing for 18 consecutive years and seen in more than 39 countries, The Magic School Bus is the longest-running kids’ science series in history. The standout show has earned more than 100 prestigious awards, including an Emmy Award, Annenberg Award and National Education Association Award. The Magic School Bus has also garnered high praise from parents and educators for making science education fun and appealing to all audiences, with a specific emphasis on those populations historically at risk of “science avoidance,” such as girls and minorities. The series was inspired by the bestselling Scholastic books written by Joanna Cole and illustrated by Bruce Degen, with over 85 million books in print worldwide in nine languages. In August 2013, The Magic School Bus (seasons 1-4; all 52 episodes) became available exclusively for SVOD to Netflix members in the U.S., Canada, UK, Ireland, and Latin America. In 2011, The Magic School Bus celebrated its 25th anniversary.
Official concept art for the upcoming Magic School Bus reboot has been released and can be seen below.