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DanTDM Creates a Big Scene

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 8+

British YouTuber mixes gaming with humor, friendship.

TV YouTube Kids' Animation 2017
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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.

  • DanTDM Creates a Big Scene Webseries: Scene #1
  • DanTDM Creates a Big Scene Webseries: Scene #2
  • DanTDM Creates a Big Scene Webseries: Scene #3
  • DanTDM Creates a Big Scene Webseries: Scene #4

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age 11+

Based on 2 parent reviews

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p1zza2345 Adult
May 27, 2020
age 9+

You won't regret watching this.

This is basically the true definition of family entertainment. Positive messages, great comedic humor, great role models, weird and creative moments, and great animation. DanTDM clearly knew the audience he was going after with this. Watch it for free while you can (yes, all episodes are free for a limited time). You won't regret it.
Iluvhuskies22
Iluvhuskies22 Adult
December 3, 2017
age 12+

DanTDM The Best YouTuber

This is from his YouTube red. I’ve never seen this. It’s about Dan and his animated friends like Craig the mailman and Dr. Trayaurus. I probably would recommend this to a 12 year old boy or girl would likes to read comic books like me. Even though I’m a 22 year old I might do this. Probably not.
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What's the Story?

DANTDM CREATES A BIG SCENE is an original YouTube scripted series that combines live action and video animation. It stars British professional gamer and famous YouTuber Dan Middleton, aka DanTDM, the creator of the Diamond Minecart channel, behind the scenes of his live stage show. When Dan decides to reboot the show to make it more exciting, he works with his animated cast of characters, including scientist Dr. Trayaurus, the clever Mr. Pig, and pugs Ellie and Darcie, to make it happen. Also joining the gang is DanTDM's animated evil twin, Evil Dan, and actress Danielle Tabor, best known for her role as Angelina Johnson in the Harry Potter film series. Together they work together to make sure they can put on a great show and make sure that fans have a great time.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (2 ):
Kids say (6 ):

This creative, family-friendly show offers fans of DanTDM a chance to watch him interact with the entire cast of characters he created for his YouTube videos. It also gives folks a chance to see bits of his live show, throughout which animated characters appear as sentient beings, and video games are played.

It's geared toward tweens and Minecraft superfans, but adults may chuckle at some of the quick-witted humor. Chances are that the over 14 million subscribers to his channel will be drawn to it automatically, but no doubt DanTDM Creates a Big Scene will attract some new fans.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about YouTube channels. How does someone get one? Can you put anything you want on it? What would you put on your own channel?

  • How does the cast of DanTDM Creates a Big Scene work together to make sure fans will be happy with the show?

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