How many episodes are planned and when will they be available?
Thirteen 22-minute episodes are in production. We intend to begin their release to the retail market in late summer/early fall of 2011. Our vision is to produce a total of 104 episodes over a period of eight years.
How long is each episode?
Each episode is 22 minutes.
In what languages will these episodes be available?
The Superbook DVDs include English and Spanish language tracks and subtitles.
As funds become available, the series will be available for broadcast in the following languages: Arabic, Bahasa Indonesian, Bengali, Cantonese, German, Farsi, French, Hindi, Japanese, Kabyle Berber, Khmer, Mandarin, Nepalese, Portuguese, Tagalog, Thai, Russian, Tamil, Telegu, Turkish, Ukrainian and Urdu.
How do I purchase Superbook, Season 1, once it becomes available?
For a donation of $25 or more you can begin to collect the Superbook series at CBN.com (https://www.cbn.com/giving/special/option.asp). Available episodes include “A Giant Adventure”, “In the Beginning” and “Let My People Go!”
Is the series geared towards children of all ages?
The series is intended for the 7–12 age range, although some episodes will be suitable for younger ages. Due to some thematic elements, ratings will be made available on any DVD that we feel should be screened by a parent.
What versions of the Bible did you use for the series?
We utilized the New Living Translation, Contemporary English Translation, and New King James Version. As each translation has different verbiage, we found that these offered wording that is easier for children to understand and therefore made the characters more relatable.
Is all dialogue scriptural?
In many cases we created dialogue directly from Scripture. However, there were instances where we crafted dialogue to emphasize and support a biblical principle.
In what ways do Chris, Joy, and Gizmo interact with biblical figures?
While the characters interact with biblical figures, we are careful that they do not alter or influence events or pivotal moments. The purpose of these interactions is to impart biblical truths that are applicable to today’s generation.
In the “Giant Adventure,” we notice a lack of diversity in the children appearing in Superbook. Will that change in future episodes?
Yes. We are currently developing a more diverse mix of children and characters for the modern-day scenes of future Superbook episodes.
I recently ordered a DVD and trading cards, but have not received them yet.
Once a DVD is mailed, the typical shipping time is 7–10 days. For questions concerning your order, please contact CBN’s customer service at 757-226-3320.
I recently received my DVD and trading cards, but I have been double-billed.
For questions concerning your order, please contact CBN’s customer service at 757-226-3320.
I have some ideas for future episodes and product lines; whom can I contact?
We are extremely pleased and honored by requests to participate in the production process. Unfortunately, we cannot receive unsolicited material for development of scripts, product ideas or web-based concepts.
I would like to work on an episode of Superbook; whom can I contact?
We cannot receive any resumes or portfolios directly. Please contact our Human Resources department at CBN.com http://CBN.com and fill out an application.
We would love to have a premier kit or party kit to show Superbook at Sunday school or other events; will you have such a kit available?
We are currently developing a kit that will feature all the necessary pieces for hosting such an event.
Are there any plans to make a DVD boxed set of the original Superbook series?
We are currently remastering 26 of the original Superbook episodes and are looking into pairing them with the new Superbook DVDs as bonus features.
I am interested in distributing the new or original series.
Please contact Lauran Holton at Lauran.Holton@superbook.tv
I’d like to share some concerns/comments about “A Giant Adventure” and “In the Beginning.” How may I contact you?
Please visit our website at http://superbook.cbn.com/HelpPages/ContactUs.aspx and submit your feedback.
Will there be an official Superbook Bible, curriculum, etc.?
There are many exciting possibilities for Superbook to expand into the Christian marketplace, including Bibles, curriculum, storybooks, etc.