Foodtastic
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Foodtastic
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this TV show.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Foodtastic is a competition series hosted by Keke Palmer where artists compete to build the best Disney-themed food sculpture. Each episode is heavily themed around a Disney, Marvel, Pixar, or Muppet movie and contains extended visual and verbal references to the property. Depending on which movie is being featured, the episode may include on-screen weapons not used in a threatening way, or some brief mentions of adventure and fighting. Otherwise, the content is very family-friendly as the competitors are all good sports, and there's no reality show drama.
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What's the Story?
Each episode of FOODTASTIC begins with a dramatic scene featuring host Keke Palmer as a character in a beloved Disney movie. She may be a retired pirate in Pirates of the Caribbean, a scout recreating Russell's hot-air balloon journey in Up or a new microscopic superhero in Ant Man. Palmer then magically transports to Foodtastic, a competition show with in a magical Disney-fied set. Three teams of three competitors are tasked with creating a foodscape -- a giant sculpture made out of food- based on the storyline Palmer has just left. Using a combination of construction, art, and cooking skills, the professional food artists make amazingly life-like sculptures that would look at home at any Disney theme park. At the end of the episode, expert judges Benny Rivera and Amirah Kassem award one team with a coveted pin and forever bragging rights.
Is It Any Good?
Disney fans will especially love seeing their favorite characters come to life in food form. While the artistry in the show is impressive in its own right, some of the episodes in Foodtastic may fall flat for kids who don't really care for parts of the Disney-verse like Star Wars or Marvel superheroes. Host Keke Palmer is a delight in both her official hosting duties and her silly dramatic scenes (which are entertainingly narrated by Jane the Virgin narrator Anthony Mendez). Since the giant sculptures are not judged on taste, one occasionally wonders why these artists have to go through the hassle of using food and don't just make sculptures out of other more suitable mediums. Slightly silly premise and extensive Disney mentions aside, Foodtastic is a fun family-friendly watch.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the reasons Disney has a show like Foodtastic that mentions lots of its movies. (People like seeing things about Disney movies; the show gets to act like a commercial for Disney movies to remind people to watch them and maybe buy products, etc.).
Host a mini Foodtastic challenge with your family. Can you build a small Disney sculpture with ingredients in your pantry?
TV Details
- Premiere date: December 15, 2021
- Cast: Keke Palmer, Benny Rivera, Amirah Kassem, Anthony Mendez
- Network: Disney+
- Genre: Game Shows
- Topics: Cooking and Baking, Arts and Dance
- TV rating: TV-PG
- Last updated: February 28, 2022
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