Skylanders Academy (TV series)

Skylanders Academy (スカイランダーズ・アカデミー, Sukairandāzu Akademi in Japanese) was a French-American computer-animated spin-off television series based on the Skylanders franchise. It serves as Activision Blizzard Studios' first animated production with Futurama writer Eric Rogers overseeing the creation of the seriesActivision Blizzard Launches Activision Blizzard Studios to Create Original Film and TV Content Based on Iconic, Globally-Recognized Franchises. (Date Posted - Nov. 06, 2015). BusinessWire. up until Season 3. The series premiered on October 28, 2016 worldwide on the Netflix network.Netflix's Skylanders Academy series to premiere in October. (Date Posted - Sep. 20, 2016). EW.com.
The television series is a spinoff to the storyline of the games with no direct tie-ins to sequels, being its own separate identity.the same reason we chose a lot of different actors for several roles - to give the show its own separate identity.. (Date Posted - Jul. 22, 2016). Twitter Eric Rogers metioned the series being a mixture of Gravity Falls and Futurama.Eric Roger's tweet. (Date Posted - 2018). Twitter. On April 30, 2019, it was announced that Skylanders Academy was cancelled by Netflix, lasting three seasons.‘Skylanders Academy’ not returning for Season 4 at Netflix. (Date Posted - Apr. 30, 2019). What's on Netflix.
==Production==
At an Investor Day presentation on November 6, 2015, Activision Blizzard announced the formation of Activision Blizzard Studios, a film production subsidiary dedicated to creating original films and television series. Headed by former The Walt Disney Company executive Nick van Dyk, Activision Blizzard Studios would look to produce and adapting Skylanders into a film and television series.Activision Blizzard Launches Activision Blizzard Studios to Create Original Film and TV Content Based on Iconic, Globally-Recognized Franchises. (Date Posted - Nov. 06, 2015). BusinessWire.
As part of a two season partnership, Activision Blizzard Studios announced that Skylanders Academy would air on Netflix.Skylanders Academy Animated Series Coming to Netflix. (Date Posted - Jun. 16, 2016). Activision Blog Two seasons were originally planned; season one debuted on October 28, 2016 with a second season coming on October 6, 2017.
On February 2, 2017, Season 3 was announced to be in production.Attention All Skylanders! Activision Blizzard Studios Expands “Skylanders Academy” To Season 3. (Date Posted - Feb. 2, 2017). Gamasutra.
On August 22, 2018, Season 3 was announced to be released on September 28th. Eric Rogers is stepping down as showrunner, replaced by the showrunning duo of Clayton Sakoda and Ian Weinreich starting with Season 3.Black Panther, Maniac, and BoJack Horseman coming to Netflix in September. (Date Posted - Aug. 22, 2018). EW.comNew ‘Skylanders Academy’ Showrunners Tease the Adventures Ahead in Season 3. (Date Posted - Aug. 22, 2018). Collider.
On April 30, 2019, it was announced that Skylanders Academy won't be returning for a fourth season and has been cancelled.
==Plot==
As darkness begins to threaten the balance of peace in the Skylands, Master Eon is forced to assemble a ragtag group of heroes to protect the universe from evil-doers Kaos and the Doom Raiders. Using their unique blend of personalities and elemental-based super powers, Spyro and his fellow Skylanders are called upon to set aside egos as they come together to maintain harmony and balance in the land. Jam-packed with humour, heart and memorable moments, Skylanders Academy promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats with epic action for kids of all ages.
Along with a new class of cadets, and newcomers Cynder and Sprocket, the team returns in an action packed Skylanders Academy Season 2 that finds our heroes seeking answers from the past. Spyro begins a search for information about his ancestors in order to harness and understand his special powers. Meanwhile, Kaos’ quest to bring evil rule to the Skylands realms accidentally unleashes a villain more powerful than anything Kaos or the Skylander warriors have ever faced. The Skylanders unite once more for the greatest showdown against evil yet – putting them all to the ultimate test!
In Season 3, all is not right at Skylanders Academy. After being turned evil at the hands of uber-villain Strykore, Spyro returns as an undercover agent, set on finding an ancient artifact hidden at the Academy that will help his new dark master take over the Skylands! With Kaos out on his own quest to spread evil as a dastardly pirate captain, it will take all of the Skylanders uniting together -- along with some new characters and alliances -- to help Spyro remember the true hero he really is if they have any hope of stopping Strykore and restoring peace to the realm.
== Episodes ==
::List of Skylanders Academy episodes
==Voice cast==
* Justin Long as Spyro
* Ashley Tisdale as Stealth Elf
* Johnathan Banks as Eruptor
* Chris Diamantopoulos as Master Eon, Chompy MageChompy Mage Voice Actor. (Date Posted - Jan. 30, 2017). Twitter.
* Felicia Day as Cynder
* Greg Ellis (credited as Jonny Rees) as Jet-Vac
* Bobcat Goldthwait as Pop Fizz
* Grey DeLisle/Grey Griffin as SprocketSkylanders Academy Season 2 Summary Reveal. (Date Posted - Sep 12, 2017). Collider.
* Richard Steven Horvitz as Kaos
* Norm Macdonald as Glumshanks
* Catherine O'Hara as Kaossandra
* Parker Posey as Dreamcatcher
* Susan Sarandon as Golden Queen
* Harland Williams as Hugo
===Additional voices===
* Daniel Middleton as Cy
* Daniel Wu as King PenI've always wanted to play a warrior penguin.... (Date Posted - Oct. 27, 2016). Instagram.
* John DiMaggio as Bad Breath, Chef Pepper Jack
* James Hetfield as Wolfgang
* John Mathot as Mabu Prisoner (ep. 5)
* Eric Rogers as Crash Bandicoot (Season 1, ep. 10 & 11)Skylanders Academy Writer Responds to Crash Getting a Voice, Talks Season 2, and More - GameSpot. (Date Posted - Dec. 2, 2016). GameSpot.
**Rhys Darby as Crash Bandicoot (Season 3)New ‘Skylanders Academy’ Showrunners Tease the Adventures Ahead in Season 3. (Date Posted - Aug. 22, 2018). Collider. 
* Jill Talley as Roller Brawl
* Fred Tatasciore as Snap Shot and Strykore
* Courtenay Taylor as Hex
* Josh Robert Thompson as SkullJosh Thompson's Bio
* Billy West as Food Fight, Ka-Boom
* Cedric Yarbrough as Broccoli GuyCedric Yarbrough's Instagram. (Date Posted - May 31, 2016). Instagram.
*Grey DeLisle/Grey Griffin as ChillI believe @GreyDeLisle is Chill. She's rad.. (Date Posted - Aug 4, 2017). Twitter, NinjiniPre-Season 2 Interview with Eric Rogers. (Date Posted - Sep 12, 2017). Collider. and Sprocket
*Jim Cummings as Malefor
*Jason Ritter as Dark SpyroI voice Dark Spyro in Season 3 of #SkylandersAcademy. (Date Posted - Sep 28, 2018). Twitter
*Patrick Warburton as FlynnNew ‘Skylanders Academy’ Showrunners Tease the Adventures Ahead in Season 3. (Date Posted - Aug 22, 2018). Collider.
*Wallace Shawn as Mabu Inspector
*Fred Willard
*Dee Bradley Baker
*Tara Strong as Coco BandicootWe love the character of Coco and wanted to bring her aboard! She's voiced by the amazing @tarastrong. (Date Posted - Sep. 19, 2018). Twitter.
==Crew==
* Bobby Kotick - Executive Producer
* John Mathot - Supervising Director
* Kristi Reed - Voice Director
* Eric Rogers - Executive Producer
* Eric S. Rollman - Supervising Producer
* Sander Schwartz - Executive Producer
* Stacey Sher - Executive Producer
* Collette Sunderman - Voice Director
* Timbaland - Theme Song Performer
* Toys For Bob - Special Thanks
* Nick van Dyk - Executive Producer
*Quentin Lebegue - Storyboarder (S3)Quentin Lebegue.
==Main theme==
The theme song for Skylanders Academy, Harmony, was composed by Timbaland and performed by Dalton Diehl.
==Gallery==
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===Trailers===
Skylanders Academy - Official Trailer - Netflix
Official Season 2 Trailer Skylanders Academy Skylanders
Official Season 3 Trailer Skylanders Academy Skylanders
===Clips===
Mission Eruptor’s On Fire! l Skylanders Academy l Skylanders
Mission Protect Master Eon's...Beard? l Skylanders Academy l Skylanders
Mission Escape Dreamcatcher! l Skylanders Academy l Skylanders
Mission Meet The Team! l Skylanders Academy l Skylanders
Mission Get Inside Kaos’ Head! l Skylanders Academy l Skylanders
Skylanders Meet Cynder Skylanders Academy Skylanders
Cynder's Training Skylanders Academy Skylanders
Skylanders TV Interview Skylanders Academy Skylanders
Skylanders Academy Season 3 Clip - Dark Spyro and Kaos
The Skylanders vs. Fire Vipers Skylanders Academy Skylanders
==Trivia==
*This marks Spyro, Cynder, Malefor, Dark Spyro, and Coco Bandicoot's first appearances in an animated television series.
*Certain Skylanders and characters didn't appear in the series,Eric Roger's Tweet. Twitter. though they are still involved in the story.
*In the Season 1 intro, there are several artworks of Skylanders within The Book of Skylanders who did not appear in the show itself. This includes Gill Grunt, Wrecking Ball, Drobot, Double Trouble, Shroomboom, Chop Chop and Prism Break.
**Wrecking Ball and Drobot are quickly shown again in the show when the Book of Skylanders's pages are being flipped at points.
**All characters have the artwork of their latest figure release as of Season 1. Drobot, however, has the artwork of his LightCore version rather than his Series 2, as both were released in the same game lineup.
**In the second Season, the book aesthetic is replaced by showing the main characters all over Skylands, and the book characters are no longer seen.
*Flynn, Fiesta, Tree Rex, Jawbreaker, The Gulper and Dr. Krankcase were characters planned for Season 2, but were cut due to budget reasons.Yep, wish we could've done more. Flynn, Fiesta, Tree Stomp, Jawbreaker, Gulper, Dr. Krankcase are others I really wanted to use in S2.. (Date Posted - Oct. 7, 2017). Twitter. Flynn would later make his televison debut in Season 3.
===Story===
*While in the main canon spells are recited with regular english or gibberish, some spells in the show are in english, with the phrases or each word in reverse.
*Notable aspects from the Skylanders franchise, such as the existence of Portal Masters, were not included in the spinoff TV series, though they are still mentioned.
*Unlike in the games, many Skylanders have already retired or retire during the events of the show, though some still have their skills in good shape.
===Production===
*The different voice cast of several characters in Skylanders Academy are made to give the show its own separate identity.
*Malefor, Dark Spyro and Strykore were leaked months before their reveal in a photo from Stealth Elf's voice actress, Ashley Tisdale; though the focus of it was the brightly lit recording room, parts of the script for a Season 3 episode could be seen at the bottom of the picture on a table.
*A running gag in the show involves the characters going unrecognized using simple and nearly non-existent disguises. This is because of the show's budget and CG quality, which would not allow most characters to switch outfits in any way."That's the running joke(...)". (Date Posted - Oct. 7, 2017). Twitter.
*The Season 2-3 intro was made by the UI and video design company Experience Perception.Just posted our title sequence design for season 2 of @skylandersacademy on @netflix. (Date Posted - Oct 11, 2017). Twitter.
==References==
==External Links==
*Skylanders Academy Netflix page
*Official site - archived June 2020
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