Template:More citations needed Template:Infobox television Franjinha & Milena: Em Busca da Ciência is a Brazilian children's science fiction television series produced by Biônica Filmes and Mauricio de Sousa Produções for the streaming service Max and the Discovery Kids channel, was released on February 27, 2024.[1] It is based on Monica and Friends comic books created by Mauricio de Sousa.
Synopsis
Franklin and Milena, accompanied by their dog Blu, try to uncover the secrets of time travel. But each episode will have their focus diverted from the investigation: first the power goes out and they make a lamp, and deal with an invasion of bees. Then a comet crosses the solar system, and a flea infestation occurs in Limoeiro. Then they program a robot to make cakes and develop an AI. Finally, they discover a prehistoric fossil, and Franklin loses sleep trying to decipher the mysteries of time. Science emerges as the answer to each adventure, and together they learn and become best friends and scientists, discovering that true time travel is science itself!
Production
On July 6, 2022, HBO Max (currently Max) announced the start of recording for the series, which was originally co-produced by Cartoon Network Brazil until it ended in September 2022.[2][3]
On December 2 of the same year, scenes from the series were released during the participation in the Thunder by Cinemark Club Stage at CCXP22, and the release is scheduled for 2023.[4]
On February 15, 2024, due to the merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery Inc., Max released the official trailer for the series and the premiere date of February 27 for its platform and on Discovery+, and also on the Discovery Kids channel.[1][5]
On June 24 of the same year, a trailer was released, announcing that the second season will premiere on July 8.[6]
Cast
Main
- Fabrício Gabriel as Franjinha (Franklin)
- Bia Lisboa as Milena
- Fábio Lucindo as Bidu (Blu; voice)