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Pingu a cartoon character conquers the world

Pingu - a cartoon character conquers the world is an American documentary film produced by Word + Vision and Editoy International released in 1995. Its specific origins are unknown, but it's possible that it might be an English-dubbed version of a Swiss/German documentary that was likely produced and aired on TV around 1993/1994. The English version most likely came from a rare promotional VHS that also contains the episode "School Time" as an example of a typical Pingu-Movie recorded on the tape for further information.[1]

Plot[]

The documentary starts with an undercover detective (specialising in commercial and economic information) receiving phone call from a well-known corporation. The corporation had recently found out about Pingu, a show that was receiving tremendous success, and wanted to know why he was so famous.

Upon searching for Pingu's fame, he finds out, in no time, that Pingu was shown in over 100 TV stations, plus ZDF. The detective takes a visit to the TrickFilmStudio animation studio, where "Pingu the Conjurer's Apprentice" was being made, he finds out that the Pingu pilot was originally made in 1986 for Swiss Television, about how the episodes were animated and that the episodes had won multiple awards. The detective then finds many promotions and campaigns promoting Pingu. A giant inflatable Pingu balloon in Germany was blown up near the Brandenburg Gate, showing that Pingu is a hugely popular show seen everywhere. A man wearing a Pingu costume was seen walking along cities, entertaining children. The Pingu series has also been made available for viewing at the Paley Center for Media (formerly named the Museum of Television and Radio). Multiple Pingu stores opened featuring Pingu merchandise and small igloos where children can watch Pingu. Pingu ships had a large inflatable Pingu on the front view, Pingu activities, Pingu merchandise you could buy and TV screens to watch Pingu. Japan Airlines gave Pingu souvenirs on their flights, SwissAir also would have Pingu themed flights where Pingu flew with SwissAir. The detective finds Pingu books and newspaper comic strips, distributed by a Italian company, with 10 volumes made, all being translated into many different languages. Pingu food was also made, including chocolate with the Pingu logo on them and natural, healthy and mild-tasting cheese.

The documentary ends with the detective talking about why Pingu is so famous, he says that "Pingu represents public spirit" and that "there's a little Pingu in everybody". He then dresses up as Pingu to show to his wife and daughter, but they both don't recognise him.

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