Voltron: The Third Dimension
| Voltron: The Third Dimension | |
|---|---|
| Created by | World Events Productions |
| Developed by | Mike Young Productions |
| Voices of | Clancy Brown Michael Bell Tim Curry Tress MacNeille Kevin Michael Richardson Neil Ross B.J. Ward Billy West |
| Composer(s) | Stephen C. Marston |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 26[1] (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Mike Young Ted Koplar Kevin Harlan John Copeland |
| Producer(s) | Bill Schultz Jason Netter |
| Running time | 25 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Netter Digital Entertainment Mike Young Productions Summit Media Group World Events Productions |
| Distributor | NBCUniversal Television Distribution |
| Release | |
| Original network | First-run syndication |
| Original release | September 12, 1998 – February 19, 2000 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Voltron Voltron: Fleet of Doom |
| Followed by | Voltron Force Voltron: Legendary Defender |
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).[2] 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.[3]
The show won a 1999 Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Sound Editing - Special Class Rick Hinson (supervising sound editor), Elizabeth Hinson.[4] Legal issues occurred when WEP tried to make a new series.[5] Neil Ross, Michael Bell and B.J. Ward reprised their roles as Keith, Lance and Princess Allura for the series.
Contents
Plot[edit]
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 war-ships 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.
Episodes[edit]
Season One[edit]
| # | Episode Name | Original air date |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | "Escape from Bastille-12" | September 12, 1998 |
| 02 | "Red Lion Breaks Loose!" | TBA |
| 03 | "Building the Forces of Doom" | TBA |
| 04 | "Lost Souls" | TBA |
| 05 | "A Rift in the Force" | TBA |
| 06 | "Shades of Gray" | TBA |
| 07 | "Bride of the Monster" | TBA |
| 08 | "Dominus" | TBA |
| 09 | "Voltron Vs. Dracotron" | TBA |
| 10 | "Descent into Madness" | TBA |
| 11 | "Pidge Gets Iced" | TBA |
| 12 | "Dark Heart" | TBA |
| 13 | "The Big Lie" | TBA |
| 14 | "The Trial of Voltron" | TBA |
| 15 | "The Troika Moons" | TBA |
| 16 | "Biography: The Voltron Force" | TBA |
| 17 | "Queen Ariella" | TBA |
Season Two[edit]
| # | Episode Name | Original air date |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | "The Voltron Force Strikes Back" | TBA |
| 02 | "Stealth Voltron" | TBA |
| 03 | "Mousemania" | TBA |
| 04 | "Gladiators" | TBA |
| 05 | "Dominus Goes Home" | TBA |
| 06 | "The Hunter" | TBA |
| 07 | "Consider the Alternatives" | TBA |
| 08 | "Raid on Galaxy Garrison" | TBA |
| 09 | "Castle Doom Dead Ahead" | February 19, 2000 |
Cast[edit]
- 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
Availability[edit]
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.
References[edit]
- ^ "Series Overview". World Events Productions. Retrieved 2008-10-06.
- ^ "Voltron - Anime News Network". Anime News Network. 2002-03-14. Retrieved 2008-10-20.
- ^ "History of World Events (Part 2 / 2)". World Events Productions. YouTube. 2008-04-04. Retrieved 2008-10-06.
- ^ "Series Overview". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2008-10-06.
- ^ "Lawsuit Launched over Proposed Live-Action Voltron Film". Anime News Network. 2008-11-18. Retrieved 2008-11-20.
External links[edit]
- Voltron: The Third Dimension on IMDb
- Voltron: The Third Dimension at TV.com
- Voltron: The Third Dimension (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- 1998 American television series debuts
- 2000 American television series endings
- 1990s American animated television series
- 2000s American animated television series
- 1990s American science fiction television series
- 2000s American science fiction television series
- American animated television spin-offs
- American children's animated action television series
- American children's animated adventure television series
- American children's animated science fantasy television series
- American computer-animated television series
- English-language television programs
- Voltron
- First-run syndicated television programs in the United States
