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The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss is an American live-action/puppet television series based on characters created by Dr. Seuss, produced by Jim Henson Productions. It aired for two seasons on the Nick Jr. Block on Nickelodeon. For the first few episodes, the show aired during Sunday night prime time, immediately before Nick News. It also premiered on PBS from January 12, 1998 until May 25, 2002. It is notable for its use of live puppets with digitally animated backgrounds, and in its first season, for refashioning characters and themes from the original Dr. Seuss books into new stories that often retained much of the flavor of Dr. Seuss's own works. It derives its name from wubble, a type of unicycle mentioned in the Dr. Seuss book I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew.

Green Eggs and Ham follows Sam-I-Am, an eccentric and persistent character, and Guy, a reserved and skeptical individual, on their action-packed adventure. Sam-I-Am tries to convince Guy to try green eggs and ham, leading them on a journey full of comedy, magic, and friendship. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles, meet new friends, and learn valuable life lessons.

In the artificial city of Thneed-Ville, 12-year-old Ted embarks on a journey to find a real tree to impress Audrey. He seeks the story of the Lorax, a grumpy creature fighting to protect his world. Ted discovers the Once-ler, who narrates his past. When demand for his product exceeds supply, the Once-ler gives in to his family's greed and starts chopping down trees, causing environmental damage. The Lorax tries to stop him, but the Once-ler only realizes the consequences when the last tree falls. Ted learns the importance of reforestation and plants a Truffula seed.

On the outskirts of Whoville lives a green, revenge-seeking Grinch who plans to ruin Christmas for all of the citizens of the town. A little girl named Cindy Lou Who decides to investigate the Grinch's past and helps him discover the true meaning of Christmas. As the Grinch's heart grows, he returns the stolen presents and joins the town feast, carving the Roast Beast.

The Grinch, a grumpy hermit, lives in solitude on Mount Crumpit. He despises the Christmas season and decides to steal all the decorations and presents from the cheerful residents of Whoville. However, his encounter with a little girl and the kindness he witnesses eventually softens his heart and he learns the true meaning of Christmas.

When a bored brother and sister are left home alone on a rainy day, a mischievous cat in a hat appears and brings chaos to their lives. As the cat wreaks havoc, the siblings must find a way to restore order before their mother returns.

Horton, a caring and imaginative elephant, discovers a speck floating in the air that contains the city of Who-ville. Despite ridicule and opposition from his neighbors, Horton resolves to protect the speck and find it a safer home. Along the way, he faces dangers and challenges that have a catastrophic effect on Who-ville. With the help of the Whos and a change of heart from his adversaries, Horton successfully saves the speck and teaches everyone the value of empathy and belief in the unseen.

In a polluted land, a young boy discovers the story of the Lorax, a guardian of the trees who fought against an industrialist's greed. As the boy learns about the importance of nature, he sets out to bring back the trees and restore harmony to the community.

The Grinch, a grumpy hermit living on Mount Crumpit, hatches a plan to steal Christmas from the cheery citizens of Whoville. He disguises himself as Santa Claus and sneaks into houses through chimneys to steal Christmas presents and decorations. However, his heart is warmed by a kind-hearted little girl named Cindy Lou Who, who teaches him the true meaning of Christmas.

In a sleepy mountain town, Cindy's parents are murdered and her Christmas is stolen by a bloodthirsty green figure in a red Santa suit. The relentless creature, known as The Mean One, starts terrorizing the town and attempting to ruin the holiday. Determined to stop the Christmas-hating monster, Cindy takes it upon herself to trap and kill the creature, finding a new purpose in the process.

On Halloween night, a young boy named Euchariah stumbles upon the strange town of Whoville. There, he encounters the Grinch, a green-furred creature with a heart two sizes too small. As Euchariah tries to escape, he becomes the target of the Grinch's tricks and fears. With courage and kindness, Euchariah learns the true meaning of Halloween and helps the Grinch find a change of heart.

The Grinch and the Cat in the Hat engage in a series of humorous and surreal encounters, involving talking to one's reflection, road rage, and inventions gone wrong.

In a world divided by two factions, the Zooks and the Yooks engage in an escalating arms race over the proper way to butter bread. What starts as a disagreement quickly turns into a full-blown battle, with each side developing increasingly ridiculous and dangerous weapons. The story serves as an allegory for the arms race during the Cold War, highlighting the futility and dangers of such conflicts. Based on the children's book by Dr. Seuss, 'The Butter Battle Book' is an animated adventure that combines humor and social commentary in a family-friendly package.

A young man wishes he could get away and his wish is granted in a globetrotting, song singing way.

In Search of Dr. Seuss is a heartfelt journey of a young man who sets out to discover the enchanting world created by the legendary author and illustrator, Dr. Seuss. Through captivating animation and live-action storytelling, the film explores the timeless characters and beloved stories that have captivated generations of readers. Join the young man as he encounters iconic characters like Horton the Elephant, Sam-I-Am, and the mischievous Cat in the Hat. Through his journey, he learns valuable lessons of imagination, creativity, and the power of storytelling, ultimately finding the magic within himself.

A globetrotting animated musical which follows a young adventurer as they journey the joys and heartaches, and the peaks and the valleys of life.

The Ballad of Kyle T. MaGatt is a retro-style animated short film that serves as a satirical homage to mid-century cartoons. Set during the COVID-19 pandemic, it follows the tragic story of a stubborn little boy who proudly wears a red hat, exploring themes of politics, racism, and humanism. Through rhyming verses and clever satire, the film delivers a thought-provoking message about authoritarianism and the consequences of blind allegiance.

This powerful, hard-edged crime drama explores the dark side of the American immigrant experience and dares to ask, "How far would you go to survive?" Lana’s only chance to escape the war-torn Balkans is her long-lost brother, Darko, a street-smart gangster with enemies intent on revenge. Isolated at first by her inability to speak English, Lana desperately hopes that she and her brother can achieve the American dream that she can only glimpse. But her illusions are shattered as she is forced to survive by any means possible on the mean streets of Chicago. As she gets pulled deeper and deeper into her brother’s criminal world while a steely determination grows in her heart, Lana must risk her own life to overcome Darko and his pursuers if she hopes to finally realize her dream.

This short film borrows Dr. Seuss' famous villain, the Grinch, and transforms him from Whoville's mythical Christmas hating goblin into a modern-day ex-girlfriend who breaks Abigail's heart. Crushed by her loss, Abigail falls into a world of lovelorn misery, obsession, internet stalking and self-medicating. But finally, Abigail is struck by a sense of renewed self-worth, and triumphs over her love for the Grinch...or does she?