Voltron: The Third Dimension

For the 1980s animated series, see Voltron (1984 TV series).

Voltron: The Third Dimension
Created by	World Events Productions
Developed by	Marc Handler
Voices of	Clancy Brown Michael Bell Tim Curry Tress MacNeille Kevin Michael Richardson Neil Ross B.J. Ward Billy West
Composer	Stephen C. Marston
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	26
Production
Executive producers	Mike Young Ted Koplar Kevin Harlan John Copeland
Producers	Bill Schultz Jason Netter
Running time	25 minutes
Production companies	Netter Digital Entertainment Mike Young Productions The Summit Media Group World Events Productions
Original release
Network	First-run syndication
Release	September 12, 1998 (1998-09-12) – February 19, 2000 (2000-02-19)

Voltron: The Third Dimension is an American computer-animated television series, done in the same animation style as Beast Wars: Transformers and Reboot. It departed from the original Lion Voltron's animated look, as well as some character changes, such as the physical appearance of Prince Lotor (now voiced by Tim Curry, taking over the role originally voiced by Lennie Weinrib). It served as a sequel to the Lion Force Voltron series, set five years after the end of the series (ignoring events from episodes 53 to 72), and among the tools used to bridge the gap was an official starmap as designed by writer Shannon Muir, and finalized in partnership with World Events Productions. The show was animated by Netter Digital Entertainment, inc. and Mike Young Productions.

Legal issues occurred when WEP tried to make a new series. Neil Ross, Michael Bell, and B.J. Ward reprised their roles as Keith, Lance, and Princess Allura for the series.

Plot

From days of long ago, from uncharted regions of the universe, comes a legend, the legend of Voltron. A mighty robot, loved by good, feared by evil. As Voltron’s legend grew, peace settled across the galaxy. But then the evil Prince Lotor escaped from his prison in deep space. He formed a secret alliance with Hagar, Mistress of Dark Magic. And together, they summoned awesome forces of fear and destruction, threatening the universe with new horrible menaces. Voltron was needed once again. Now comes the story of a super force of space explorers, specially trained and sent by the highest echelon of the Galaxy Alliance to bring back Voltron. This is Voltron: The Third Dimension.

— Narrator during the opening sequence

With antagonist Prince Lotor's escape from prison, the heroic Voltron Force re-assemble against him, but must contend simultaneously with the various monsters and warships sent by Lotor (at times, captained by him) and with opposition on their own side, represented by the artificial intelligence "Amalgamus", a sophisticated computer who objects periodically to the Voltron Force's methods.

Cast

• Clancy Brown – Queeque and Igor
• Michael Bell – Lance and Coran
• Tim Curry – King Alfor and Prince Lotor
• Tress MacNeille – Lafitte
• Kevin Michael Richardson – Hunk, King Zarkon, and Narrator
• Neil Ross – Keith and Amalgamus
• B.J. Ward – Princess Allura and Haggar
• Billy West – Pidge

Episodes

Season 1 (1998–1999)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Written by	Original air date
1	1	"Escape from Bastille-12"	Marc Handler	September 12, 1998 (1998-09-12)
2	2	"Red Lion Breaks Loose!"	Marc Handler	September 12, 1998 (1998-09-12)
3	3	"Building the Forces of Doom"	Sean Catherine Derek	October 3, 1998 (1998-10-03)
4	4	"Lost Souls"	Pamela Hickey and Dennys McCoy	October 10, 1998 (1998-10-10)
5	5	"A Rift in the Force"	Kelly Ward	October 31, 1998 (1998-10-31)
6	6	"Shades of Gray"	Pamela Hickey and Dennys McCoy	November 7, 1998 (1998-11-07)
7	7	"Bride of the Monster"	Sean Catherine Derek	November 14, 1998 (1998-11-14)
8	8	"Dominus"	Pamela Hickey and Dennys McCoy	November 21, 1998 (1998-11-21)
9	9	"Voltron Vs. Dracotron"	Scott Guy	November 28, 1998 (1998-11-28)
10	10	"Descent into Madness"	Kelly Ward	February 6, 1999 (1999-02-06)
11	11	"Pidge Gets Iced"	Marc Handler	February 13, 1999 (1999-02-13)
12	12	"Dark Heart"	Mark Young	February 20, 1999 (1999-02-20)
13	13	"The Big Lie"	Kelly Ward	February 27, 1999 (1999-02-27)
14	14	"The Trial of Voltron"	Pamela Hickey and Dennys McCoy	May 1, 1999 (1999-05-01)
15	15	"The Troika Moons"	Marc Handler	May 8, 1999 (1999-05-08)
16	16	"Biography: The Voltron Force"	Pamela Hickey and Dennys McCoy	May 15, 1999 (1999-05-15)
17	17	"Queen Ariella"	Marc Handler	May 22, 1999 (1999-05-22)

Season 2 (1999–2000)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Written by	Original air date
18	1	"The Voltron Force Strikes Back"	Marc Handler	October 9, 1999 (1999-10-09)
19	2	"Stealth Voltron"	Marc Handler	October 23, 1999 (1999-10-23)
20	3	"Gladiators"	Pamela Hickey and Dennys McCoy	October 30, 1999 (1999-10-30)
21	4	"Dominus Goes Home"	Scott Guy	November 6, 1999 (1999-11-06)
22	5	"The Hunter"	Mark Hoffmeier	November 13, 1999 (1999-11-13)
23	6	"Consider the Alternatives"	Kelly Ward	November 20, 1999 (1999-11-20)
24	7	"Mind Games"	Kelly Ward	February 5, 2000 (2000-02-05)
25	8	"Raid on Galaxy Garrison"	Marc Handler	February 12, 2000 (2000-02-12)
26	9	"Castle Doom Dead Ahead"	Kelly Ward	February 19, 2000 (2000-02-19)

Home media

The series was first made available through a combination of Netflix and Vudu accounts through the Xbox 360 console. Episodes would have to be purchased individually. The first season was available in full on iTunes for $15 but, like its sister property Voltron: Defender of the Universe, it has been removed from the iTunes and Google Play stores, although the soundtrack for the series is still available for purchase.

Awards

The show won a 1999 Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Sound Editing – Special Class Rick Hinson (supervising sound editor), for Elizabeth Hinson.

External links

• Voltron: The Third Dimension at IMDb
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• Voltron: The Third Dimension (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia