The Save-Ums! Extreme

The Save-Ums! Extreme is a R-rated Canadian CGI animated adult action-adventure animated television series produced by Decode Entertainment. The series premiered on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block as part of the Adults-Only Animation programming block on November 11, 2006 and ended on February 24, 2008.

Plot:
The Save-Ums, which consist of Jazzi, Noodle, Custard, Ka-Chung and Foo are patrol group of five aliens of various appearances. They help people who are in danger and fight crime.

This series is darker than the original series as it includes more violence, blood and gore.

Directed by:
The Save-Ums! Extreme is directed by Andrew Thompson and Scott O'Brien.

Development:
The series was developed by Decode Entertainment. The show's conception began in 2004 when the company noticed an increase in the number of emails from adults asking when a more adult-oriented version of the show would be created.

Animation:
The series is animated using Cinema 4D XL 7 and Adobe After Effects 6.5 Pro software. Compared to the original show, which was targeted towards younger children, this series has more detailed graphics and darker colors to appeal to older viewers aged 15–34 years old as well as fanboys/fangirls of the original show who grew up with it (the so called "Adult Swim demographic").

Similars To:
Samurai Jack, He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe (2002 TV Series), Dexter's Laboratory & Invader Zim.

Designs:
The designs for this series are radically different from those seen in the original show. The Save-Ums are redesigned to look older and more mature, with Foo having a more human-like appearance and Custard having green fur instead of purple. The Puffs are also absent in this series.

Episodes:
The series consists of 26 episodes.

Broadcast:
The show currently airs in Canada on Teletoon at Night. In the United States, it airs on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block as part of the Adults-Only Animation programming block. The first two episodes aired on November 11, 2006 at 10:30 PM EST with little promotion, save for a commercial that aired during an airing of Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters the previous week and word-of-mouth from diehard fans of Decode's other work (such as 6teen).

Home media:
All episodes have been released on DVD in Canada and Region 1 by Echo Bridge Home Entertainment. A release in Region 4 has not yet been announced but is highly likely due to Decode's close relationship with Australian animation studio Fluid CGI (who provided most of the animation for this series) and distributors Madman Entertainment, who have released all previousDecode productionson DVD down under. No plans for a Region 2 release have been announced.

Controversy:
The series has generated some controversy due to its graphic and violent content. In 2007, an episode entitled "Jazzi Goes Wild" was pulled from Teletoon's schedule after complaints from parents about a scene in which Noodle is shot in the head with blood splattering everywhere. The episode was eventually aired uncensored on Teletoon at Night on February 15, 2008.

International:
The show currently airs in Canada on Teletoon at Night and previously aired on Discovery Kids, Family Channel & CBC Television (the latter under the title Ready Set Learn). It also airs on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block as part of the Adults-Only Animation programming block in the United States, Jetix UK/Ireland in United Kingdom & Ireland, ABC1 Australia (now ABC ME), Jetix Netherlands & Disney Channel Asia (except Philippines which shown it through Disney XD ).

Official descriptions:
"The Save-Ums are a patrol group of five aliens who help various critters when they run into difficulty. These heroes reside in a place called adventure world where there are three different places that the Save-Ums travel to solve problems: Rock World, Lava World and Wave World." (Teletoon website)

"The Save-ums live in Adventure World, which is divided into three unique environments - Rock world, Lava world and Wave world. The six member team includes Jazzi, Custard, Ka Chung, Noodle and Foo plus B.B Jammies whotags along for the ride!

Whenever someone needs help – whether it’s getting an endangered baby bird back to his mommy or saving a party from being ruined by some naughty monkeys – they just have to call on the videophone (aka “adventure screen”). All of their friends know that if anyone can solve their problem...it’s The Save UMs!" (Discovery Kids website)

Categories:
2000s Canadian television series, 2003 Canadian television series debuts, 2006 Canadian television series endings, Adult Swim shows, Animated television series about extraterrestrial life, Television shows set in space, 2000s Canadian animated television series, Teletoon at Night shows, Discovery Kids shows & Family Channel (Canadian TV network) shows.