''Mixed Nutz'' is an animated cartoon series produced by

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Studios (formerly Norooz Productions). The show is about a group of friends from different backgrounds in a fictional town called Dyvercity. The main characters are Babak from Iran, Sanjay from India, Adele from Austria, Damaris from Cuba and Jae from Korea. The show has been referred to as "International" ''

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'' for the simplicity of the animation style and its multicultural angle. Big Bad Boo Studios produced 13 half-hour episodes in 2008 with an international cast and crew including

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and producers Aly Jetha and Shabnam Rezaei. The two also produced '' Babak and Friends''- A First Norooz. ''Mixed Nutz'' aired on certain

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and

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stations in the

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as well as

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. ''Mixed Nutz'' participated in several international film festivals, including the 2008

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and Chashama Film Festival.

References

External links

mixednutzshow.com

Official Big Bad Boo Property Page for Mixed Nutz
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