France Truc (partially found French children's programming block; 2004-2006)
The show's logo and presenters, Truk (left), Truque (center), Truc (right)
Status: Partially Found
France Truc is a French weekend children's television programming broadcast that aired on France 3 from August 30, 2004, to June 30, 2006. The show replaced T O 3 before being itself replaced by Toowam, and it was mainly aimed at children ages 3 to 11.
Presentation
Similar to its predecessor, T O 3, the characters were based on computer graphics
In an animation studio, Normaal Animation created graphics for the show.:
- Truque: (Voice by Lore Bargès (season 1) and Alexandra David (season 2)) A pink and white limbless figure on the outside and a green screen on the inside. He is a unique person by his humor, his intelligence, and his creativity.
- Truc: (Voice by Alain Lardeux (Boochon)) A two-armed blue halftone with spiky hair. He is resourceful and reckless, which makes him the leader of the group.
- Truk: (Voice by Alain Lardeux (Boochon)) A red and yellow-orange, three-legged blind screen with two mouth speakers. A walkable robotic dog with Truc et Truque. In the group, it is the fantastic beast.
Decline
Still, France Truc was not able to achieve much success, according to Toutatele. After being unveiled for nearly a year and a quarter, Toowam was officially unveiled on July 1, 2006.
Broadcasting
The show aired at 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on weekday mornings and weekends, and from Monday to Friday.
Idents
The idents, however, contrast dramatically with the old. Leaving aside the realistic but not very dynamic 3D effect, "France TRUC" creates a flatter but less static visual. With a few acidulous colors, the "split-screen" (split screen), tight close-ups, rhythm, and speed are privileged. "It's a pop aesthetic inherited from manga and Japanese comics" explains a designer, who adds: "In another style, 'The Powerpuff Girls' already drew on the same inspiration.