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Green Lantern: The Animated Series is an American computer-animated television series based on the DC Comics superhero Green Lantern. The series is set to air on Cartoon Network, as part of their "DC Nation" television block. A one hour sneak peek aired on November 11, 2011 while the official premiere of the series is slated to air in spring 2012. A special screening of the first episode was shown at New York Comic Con 2011 on October 15, 2011. The series is the first independent television series based on Green Lantern, rather than having the Lanterns make guest appearances or share a plot with different superheroes. A total of 26 episodes have been ordered for the first season.
Plot[]
The series focuses on the adventures of Hal Jordan, the Green Lantern of Sector 2814, and his fellow warrior ally, Kilowog in their battle against the series' main antagonists, the Red Lanterns, led by the villain Atrocitus, and the Manhunters. Atrocitus, seeking revenge on The Guardians of the Universe for destroying his home planet, leads the Red Lanterns on a quest of vengeance against the worlds and Green Lanterns of "Frontier Space". Carol Ferris, Salaak, The Guardians of the Universe, Saint Walker, Zilius Zox and an anti-hero Razer serve as supporting characters in the series.
Development[]
Phil Kent, chairman and CEO of Time Warner's Turner Networks unit, originally announced that Green Lantern: The Animated Series would be a part of Cartoon Network's original programming. A preview of the show was featured at the 2010 New York Comic Con featuring test footage, characters/story description, and art work. Bruce Timm, who produced the entire DC Animated Universe, also announced at New York Comic Con that he'd be producing the show. A total of 26 episodes had been ordered for the first season. By the time of New York Comic Con, thirteen had already been planned, and five had already been recorded. The series is not intended to be an origin story, due to Warner Brothers already releasing a film based on the characters' origin. The series is the first television series by Bruce Timm to be rendered using CG. Green Lantern: The Animated Series is also the first time Green Lantern has been rendered in CG. The producers have confirmed that it was requested that the character Sinestro not be used. The producers also confirmed that if the series was a hit, other Lanterns like Guy Gardner, Kyle Rayner and John Stewart might be introduced.
Cast[]
- Ian Abercrombie - Ganthet
- Jonathan Adams - Atrocitus
- Susanne Blakeslee - Sayd
- Steven Blum - Amon Sur
- Clancy Brown - Parallax
- Peter Cullen - Anti-Monitor
- Grey DeLisle - Aya, Arisia Rrab
- Brian George - Appa Ali Apsa
- Jennifer Hale - Carol Ferris
- Tricia Helfer - Boodikka
- Jason Issacs - Sinestro
- Josh Keaton - Hal Jordan / Green Lantern
- Tom Kenny - Zilius Zox
- Kevin Michael Richardson - Kilowog
- Kurtwood Smith - Shyir Rev
- Jason Spisak - Razer
- Arnold Vosloo - Abin Sur
Crew[]
- Jim Krieg - Producer, Story Editor
- Sam Register - Executive Producer
- Lisa Schaffer - Casting and Voice Director
- Bruce Timm - Executive Producer
- Giancarlo Volpe - Producer
- Susan Ward - Line Producer
- Frederik Wiedmann - Theme and Music Composer