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|name = <center>Skylanders Academy</center>
|name = Skylanders Academy
|image = [[File:Skylanders_Academy_Netflix_banner.jpg]]
|image = [[File:Skylanders Academy Netflix banner.jpg|280px]]
|genre = Action <br /> Comedy
|genre = Action<br>Animated<br>Comedy
|develop = Activision Blizzard Studios
|develop = Activision Blizzard Studios
|writer = Eric Rogers (1-2, 7, 10-12) <br />\Josh Haber (3, 7, 9) <br />Joanna Lewis (4) <br />Kristine Songco(4) <br />Dean Stefan (5) <br />Duane Capizzi (6) <br />Jesse Porter (8) <br />Brittany Jo Flores (10-11) <br />Jim Martin <br />J. Patrick Rigney <br />Nick Confalone <br />Julia Yorks<ref>[https://twitter.com/EricRogersLA/status/886413132737912832 Eric Rogers' Twitter]</ref>
|writer = Eric Rogers (1-2, 7, 10-12)<br>Josh Haber (3, 7, 9)<br>Joanna Lewis (4)<br>Kristine Songco(4)<br>Dean Stefan (5)<br>Duane Capizzi (6)<br>Jesse Porter (8) <br>Brittany Jo Flores (10-11)<br>Jim Martin<br>J. Patrick Rigney<br>Nick Confalone<br>Julia Yorks<ref>''[https://twitter.com/EricRogersLA/status/886413132737912832 It's awesome. @barelysarcasm @jpatrickrigney @lady_writers @nickconfalone @juliayorks wrote episodes.]'' ([https://ghostarchive.org/archive/lyMg0 archived]). (Date Posted - Jul 15, 2017). ''[https://twitter.com Twitter]''.</ref><br>Clayton Sakoda<ref>''[https://twitter.com/Clay520/status/915678415482527744 Proud to have written two episodes for Season 2 of #SkylandersAcademy...]'' ([https://archive.ph/WdYdw archived]). (Date Posted - Oct 4, 2017). ''[https://twitter.com Twitter]''.</ref>
|director = Arthur Qwak <br /> Solène Azernour
||director = Arthur Qwak<br>Solène Azernour
|production= TeamTO <br /> Activision Blizzard Studios
|production= TeamTO<br>Activision Blizzard Studios
|producer = Coco Francini <br />Bobby Kotick <br /> Emily Levitan <br /> Eric Rogers <br /> Eric S. Rollman <br /> Sander Schwartz <br /> Stacey Sher <br /> Nick van Dyk <br /> Sander Schwartz
|producer = Coco Francini<br>Bobby Kotick<br>Emily Levitan<br>Eric Rogers<br>Eric S. Rollman<br>Sander Schwartz<br>Stacey Sher<br>Nick van Dyk<br>Sander Schwartz
|broadcast = Netflix
|broadcast = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netflix Netflix]<br>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pop_(British_and_Irish_TV_channel) POP]
|episode = 24
|episode = 38
|runningtime = 30 minutes
|runningtime = 44 minutes (episode 1)<br>24-25 minutes (episodes 2 to 38)
|originalrelease = October 28, 2016
|originalrelease = October 28, 2016 - September 28, 2018
|composers = Conrad Wedde <br /> Samuel Scott <br /> Lukaskz Buda}}
|composer = Conrad Wedde<br>Samuel Scott<br>Lukaskz Buda}}
'''''Skylanders Academy''''' (スカイランダーズ・アカデミー, '''''Sukairandāzu Akademi''''' in Japanese) is a French-American [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_animation computer-animated] spin-off television series based on the [[Skylanders (series)|''Skylanders'' franchise]]. It serves as [[Activision Blizzard Studios]]' first animated production with ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Futurama Futurama]'' writer [http://theinfosphere.org/Eric_Rogers Eric Rogers] overseeing the creation of the series.<ref>[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20151106005832/en/ Activision Blizzard Launches Activision Blizzard Studios to Create Original Film and TV Content Based on Iconic, Globally-Recognized Franchises]</ref> The series premiered on October 28, 2016 worldwide on the Netflix network.<ref>[http://www.ew.com/article/2016/09/20/skylanders-academy-netflix-premiere-date Netflix's Skylanders Academy series to premiere in October]</ref>
'''''Skylanders Academy''''' (スカイランダーズ・アカデミー, '''''Sukairandāzu Akademi''''' in Japanese) was a French-American [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_animation computer-animated] spin-off television series based on the [[Skylanders (franchise)|''Skylanders'' franchise]]. It serves as [[Activision Blizzard Studios]]' first animated production with ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Futurama Futurama]'' writer [http://theinfosphere.org/Eric_Rogers Eric Rogers] overseeing the creation of the series<ref>''[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20151106005832/en/ Activision Blizzard Launches Activision Blizzard Studios to Create Original Film and TV Content Based on Iconic, Globally-Recognized Franchises]''. (Date Posted - Nov. 06, 2015). ''[http://www.businesswire.com BusinessWire]''.</ref> up until Season 3. The series premiered on October 28, 2016 worldwide on the Netflix network.<ref>''[http://www.ew.com/article/2016/09/20/skylanders-academy-netflix-premiere-date Netflix's Skylanders Academy series to premiere in October]''. (Date Posted - Sep. 20, 2016). ''[http://www.ew.com/ EW.com]''.</ref>


The television series is a spinoff to the storyline of the games with no direct tie-ins to sequels, being its own separate identity.<ref name="Response">[https://twitter.com/EricRogersLA/status/756504456154361856 Response]</ref> Eric Rogers metioned the series being a mixture of ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravity_Falls Gravity Falls]'' and ''Futurama''.<ref>[https://twitter.com/EricRogersLA/status/716861678659305472 Eric Rogers' Twitter tweet #2]</ref>
The television series is a spinoff to the storyline of the games with no direct tie-ins to sequels, being its own separate identity.<ref name="Response">''[https://twitter.com/EricRogersLA/status/756504456154361856 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). ''[http://www.twitter.com/ Twitter]''.</ref> Eric Rogers metioned the series being a mixture of ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravity_Falls Gravity Falls]'' and ''Futurama''.<ref>''[https://twitter.com/EricRogersLA/status/716861678659305472 Eric Roger's tweet]''. (Date Posted - 2018). ''[http://www.twitter.com/ Twitter]''.</ref> On April 30, 2019, it was announced that Skylanders Academy was cancelled by Netflix, lasting three seasons.<ref name="Cancellation">''[https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/skylanders-academy-not-returning-for-season-4-at-netflix/ ‘Skylanders Academy’ not returning for Season 4 at Netflix]''. (Date Posted - Apr. 30, 2019). ''[https://www.whats-on-netflix.com What's on Netflix]''.</ref>


==Production==
==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.<ref>[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20151106005832/en/ Activision Blizzard Launches Activision Blizzard Studios to Create Original Film and TV Content Based on Iconic, Globally-Recognized Franchises]</ref>
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.<ref>''[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20151106005832/en/ Activision Blizzard Launches Activision Blizzard Studios to Create Original Film and TV Content Based on Iconic, Globally-Recognized Franchises]''. (Date Posted - Nov. 06, 2015). ''[http://www.businesswire.com BusinessWire]''.</ref>


As part of a two season partnership, Activision Blizzard Studios announced that ''Skylanders Academy'' would air on Netflix.<ref>[https://community.activision.com/t5/Skylanders/Skylanders-Academy-Animated-Series-Coming-to-Netflix/ba-p/9993040 Skylanders Academy Animated Series Coming to Netflix]</ref> Two seasons were originally planned; season one debuted on October 28, 2016 with a second season coming on October 6, 2017.
Production started in early 2015. Art director, Lee Harker, was assigned by Activision and Activision Blizzard Studios to lead the transition from the ''Skylanders'' video games into the new medium while keeping the show on brand. Characters from ''Skylanders'' were chosen that would make up the show's main cast; they would be given different facial animation, require major changes to anatomy and silhouette; actors redesigned for film but still retain likeness, personality and familiarity with the existing character designs from the ''Skylanders'' franchise. Assets, including environments and props, textures, and effects, were recreated to match the style of the characters, including the most minor prop went through the same process. <ref>[https://lee-harker-czjl.squarespace.com/#/865004006353/ Skylanders Academy- Netflix]. ''[https://squarespace.com Squarespace]''.</ref>


The television series is a spinoff to the storyline of the games with no direct tie-ins to sequels, being its own separate identity.<ref name="Response">[https://twitter.com/EricRogersLA/status/756504456154361856 Response]</ref> Eric Rogers mentioned the series being a mixture of ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravity_Falls Gravity Falls]'' and ''Futurama''.<ref>[https://twitter.com/EricRogersLA/status/716861678659305472 Eric Rogers' Twitter tweet #2]</ref>
As part of a two season partnership, Activision Blizzard Studios announced that ''Skylanders Academy'' would air on Netflix.<ref>''[https://blog.activision.com/more-games/archives/skylanders-academy-animated-series-coming-to-netflix Skylanders Academy Animated Series Coming to Netflix]''. (Date Posted - Jun. 16, 2016). ''[https://blog.activision.com Activision Blog]''</ref> 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.<ref name="Season 3">[http://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/290657/Attention_All_Skylanders_Activision_Blizzard_Studios_ExpandsldquoSkylanders_Academyrdquo_To_Season_3.php Attention All Skylanders! Activision Blizzard Studios Expands “Skylanders Academy” To Season 3]</ref>
On February 2, 2017, Season 3 was announced to be in production.<ref name="Season 3">''[https://web.archive.org/web/20170206020016/http://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/290657/Attention_All_Skylanders_Activision_Blizzard_Studios_ExpandsldquoSkylanders_Academyrdquo_To_Season_3.php Attention All Skylanders! Activision Blizzard Studios Expands “Skylanders Academy” To Season 3]''. (Date Posted - Feb. 2, 2017). ''[https://gamasutra.com Gamasutra]''</ref> On August 22, 2018, Season 3 was announced to be released on September 28th. Eric Rogers stepped down as showrunner and was replaced by the showrunning duo of Clayton Sakoda and Ian Weinreich starting with Season 3.<ref>''[https://ew.com/tv/2018/08/22/coming-to-netflix-in-september/ Black Panther, Maniac, and BoJack Horseman coming to Netflix in September]''. (Date Posted - Aug. 22, 2018). ''[https://ew.com EW.com]''</ref><ref>''[http://collider.com/skylanders-academy-season-3-interview/#netflix New ‘Skylanders Academy’ Showrunners Tease the Adventures Ahead in Season 3]''. (Date Posted - Aug. 22, 2018). ''[http://collider.com Collider]''</ref> On April 30, 2019, it was announced that Skylanders Academy won't be returning for a fourth season and has been cancelled.<ref name="Cancellation" />


==Plot==
==Plot==
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Along with a new class of cadets, and newcomers [[Cynder (Skylanders Academy)|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!
Along with a new class of cadets, and newcomers [[Cynder (Skylanders Academy)|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==
==Voice cast==
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* Ashley Tisdale as [[Stealth Elf (Skylanders Academy)|Stealth Elf]]
* Ashley Tisdale as [[Stealth Elf (Skylanders Academy)|Stealth Elf]]
* Johnathan Banks as [[Eruptor (Skylanders Academy)|Eruptor]]
* Johnathan Banks as [[Eruptor (Skylanders Academy)|Eruptor]]
* Chris Diamantopoulos as [[Master Eon (Skylanders Academy)|Master Eon]], [[Chompy Mage]]<ref>[https://www.twitter.com/EricRogersLA/status/825950541830201344/ Chompy Mage Voice Actor]</ref>
* Chris Diamantopoulos as [[Master Eon (Skylanders Academy)|Master Eon]], [[Chompy Mage]]<ref>''[https://www.twitter.com/EricRogersLA/status/825950541830201344/ Chompy Mage Voice Actor]''. (Date Posted - Jan. 30, 2017). ''[http://twitter.com Twitter]''.</ref>
* Felicia Day as [[Cynder (Skylanders Academy)|Cynder]]<ref name="Season 3"/>
* Felicia Day as [[Cynder (Skylanders Academy)|Cynder]]<ref name="Season 3"/>
* Greg Ellis (credited as Jonny Rees) as [[Jet-Vac (Skylanders Academy)|Jet-Vac]]
* Greg Ellis (credited as Jonny Rees) as [[Jet-Vac (Skylanders Academy)|Jet-Vac]]
* Bobcat Goldthwait as [[Pop Fizz (Skylanders Academy)|Pop Fizz]]
* Bobcat Goldthwait as [[Pop Fizz (Skylanders Academy)|Pop Fizz]]
* Grey DeLisle/Grey Griffin as [[Sprocket]]<ref>[http://collider.com/skylanders-academy-season-2-premiere-date/ Skylanders Academy Season 2 Summary Reveal] </ref>
* Grey DeLisle/Grey Griffin as [[Sprocket]]<ref>''[http://collider.com/skylanders-academy-season-2-premiere-date/ Skylanders Academy Season 2 Summary Reveal]''. (Date Posted - Sep 12, 2017). ''[https://collider.com Collider]''.</ref>
* Richard Steven Horvitz as [[Kaos (Skylanders Academy)|Kaos]]
* Richard Steven Horvitz as [[Kaos (Skylanders Academy)|Kaos]]
* Norm Macdonald as [[Glumshanks (Skylanders Academy)|Glumshanks]]
* Norm Macdonald as [[Glumshanks (Skylanders Academy)|Glumshanks]]
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===Additional voices===
===Additional voices===
* Daniel Middleton as [[Cy]]
* Daniel Middleton as [[Cy]]
* Daniel Wu as [[King Pen]]<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/BMGARb6A2CF/ I've always wanted to play a warrior penguin...]</ref>
* Daniel Wu as [[King Pen]]<ref>''[https://www.instagram.com/p/BMGARb6A2CF/ I've always wanted to play a warrior penguin...]''. (Date Posted - Oct. 27, 2016). ''[http://instagram.com Instagram]''.</ref>
* John DiMaggio as [[Bad Breath]], [[Chef Pepper Jack]]
* John DiMaggio as [[Bad Breath]], [[Chef Pepper Jack]]
* James Hetfield as [[Wolfgang]]
* James Hetfield as [[Wolfgang]]
* John Mathot as Mabu Prisoner (ep. 5)
* John Mathot as Mabu Prisoner (ep. 5)
* Eric Rogers as [[Crash Bandicoot (Skylanders Academy)|Crash Bandicoot]] (ep. 10, 11)<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/skylanders-academy-writer-responds-to-crash-gettin/1100-6445597/ Skylanders Academy Writer Responds to Crash Getting a Voice, Talks Season 2, and More - GameSpot]</ref>
* Eric Rogers as [[Crash Bandicoot (Skylanders Academy)|Crash Bandicoot]] (Season 1, ep. 10 & 11)<ref>''[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/skylanders-academy-writer-responds-to-crash-gettin/1100-6445597/ Skylanders Academy Writer Responds to Crash Getting a Voice, Talks Season 2, and More - GameSpot]''. (Date Posted - Dec. 2, 2016). ''[http://gamespot.com GameSpot]''.</ref>
**Rhys Darby as [[Crash Bandicoot (Skylanders Academy)|Crash Bandicoot]] (Season 3)<ref>''[http://collider.com/skylanders-academy-season-3-interview/#netflix New ‘Skylanders Academy’ Showrunners Tease the Adventures Ahead in Season 3]''. (Date Posted - Aug. 22, 2018). ''[http://collider.com Collider]''.</ref>  
* Jill Talley as [[Roller Brawl]]
* Jill Talley as [[Roller Brawl]]
* Fred Tatasciore as [[Snap Shot]] and [[Strykore]]
* Fred Tatasciore as [[Snap Shot]] and [[Strykore]]
* Courtenay Taylor as [[Hex (Skylanders Academy)|Hex]]
* Courtenay Taylor as [[Hex (Skylanders Academy)|Hex]]
* Josh Robert Thompson as [[Skull]]<ref>[http://thejrtshow.com/bio/ Josh Thompson's Bio]</ref>
* Josh Robert Thompson as [[Skull]]<ref>''[http://thejrtshow.com/bio/ Josh Thompson's Bio]''</ref>
* Billy West as [[Food Fight]], [[Ka-Boom]]
* Billy West as [[Food Fight]], [[Ka-Boom]]
* Cedric Yarbrough as [[Broccoli Guy]]<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/BGFjYk8S7fY/ Cedric Yarbrough's Instagram]</ref>
* Cedric Yarbrough as [[Broccoli Guy]]<ref>''[https://www.instagram.com/p/BGFjYk8S7fY/ Cedric Yarbrough's Instagram]''. (Date Posted - May 31, 2016). ''[http://instagram.com Instagram]''.</ref>
*Grey DeLisle/Grey Griffin as [[Chill]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/ericrogersla/status/893584132487249920 Eric Rogers' Twitter QA]</ref> and [[Ninjini]] <ref>[http://collider.com/skylanders-academy-season-2-eric-rogers-interview/#spyro Pre-Season 2 Interview with Eric Rogers]</ref>
*Grey DeLisle/Grey Griffin as [[Chill]]<ref>''[https://twitter.com/ericrogersla/status/893584132487249920 I believe @GreyDeLisle is Chill. She's rad.]''. (Date Posted - Aug 4, 2017). ''[http://twitter.com Twitter]''</ref>, [[Ninjini]]<ref>''[http://collider.com/skylanders-academy-season-2-eric-rogers-interview/#spyro Pre-Season 2 Interview with Eric Rogers]''. (Date Posted - Sep 12, 2017). ''[http://collider.com Collider]''.</ref> and [[Sprocket]]
*Jim Cummings as [[Malefor (Skylanders Academy)|Malefor]]
*Jim Cummings as [[Malefor (Skylanders Academy)|Malefor]]
*Jason Ritter as [[Dark Spyro (Skylanders Academy)|Dark Spyro]]<ref>''[https://twitter.com/JasonRitter/status/1045846121606774784 I voice Dark Spyro in Season 3 of #SkylandersAcademy]''. (Date Posted - Sep 28, 2018). ''[http://twitter.com Twitter]''</ref>
*Patrick Warburton as [[Flynn (Skylanders Academy)|Flynn]]<ref>''[http://collider.com/skylanders-academy-season-3-interview/#netflix New ‘Skylanders Academy’ Showrunners Tease the Adventures Ahead in Season 3]''. (Date Posted - Aug 22, 2018). ''[http://collider.com Collider]''.</ref>
*Wallace Shawn as Mabu Inspector
*Fred Willard
*Dee Bradley Baker
*Tara Strong as [[Coco Bandicoot (Skylanders Academy)|Coco Bandicoot]]<ref>''[https://twitter.com/skylanders/status/1042445615731433472?s=21 We love the character of Coco and wanted to bring her aboard! She's voiced by the amazing @tarastrong]''. (Date Posted - Sep. 19, 2018). ''[http://twitter.com Twitter]''.</ref>


==Crew==
==Crew==
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* Toys For Bob - Special Thanks
* Toys For Bob - Special Thanks
* Nick van Dyk - Executive Producer
* Nick van Dyk - Executive Producer
*Quentin Lebegue - Storyboarder (S3)<ref>''[https://quentinlebegue.com/cv/ Quentin Lebegue]''.</ref>


==Main theme==
==Main theme==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Academy_Title.jpg|Show title background featuring [[Spyro (Skylanders Academy)|Spyro]], [[Stealth Elf (Skylanders Academy)|Stealth Elf]] and [[Eruptor (Skylanders Academy)|Eruptor]]
SkylandersAcademy EnglishLogo.png
Academy characters.png
SkylandersAcademy_PromoTitleScreen_2.jpg
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Trailers===
===Trailers===
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Skylanders Academy - Official Trailer - Netflix
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Official Season 2 Trailer Skylanders Academy Skylanders
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===Clips===
===Clips===
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Mission Protect Master Eon's...Beard? l Skylanders Academy l Skylanders
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Mission Escape Dreamcatcher! l Skylanders Academy l Skylanders
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Mission Meet The Team! l Skylanders Academy l Skylanders
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Mission Get Inside Kaos’ Head! l Skylanders Academy l Skylanders
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Skylanders Meet Cynder Skylanders Academy Skylanders
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Cynder's Training Skylanders Academy Skylanders
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Skylanders TV Interview Skylanders Academy Skylanders
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*This marks Spyro and Cynder's first appearance in an animated television series.
*This marks Spyro, Cynder, Malefor, Dark Spyro, and Coco Bandicoot's first appearances in an animated television series.
*The different voice cast of several characters in ''Skylanders Academy'' is made to give the show its own separate identity.<ref name="Response"/>
[[File:SkylandersAcademy_Season1Intro_BookSkylanders.png|thumb|Artworks of various Skylanders in the Academy TV Series Season 1 intro. None of these Skylanders appeared in the show.]]
*Notable aspects from the ''Skylanders'' franchise, such as the existence of [[Portal Masters]], were not included in the spinoff TV series.
*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]], [[skylanderswiki:Wrecking Ball|Wrecking Ball]], [[Drobot]], [[Double Trouble]], [[skylanderswiki:Shroomboom|Shroomboom]], [[Chop Chop]] and [[Prism Break]].
**Gill Grunt was planned to be appear in the show, but due to budget constraints, he wasn't included.<ref>''[https://magic-crafters.world/thread-452.html Skylanders Academy Season 1and 2 Q&A with Eric Rogers]''. (Date Posted - May 1, 2024). ''[https://magic-crafters.world Magic Crafters - Spyro Fan Forum]''.</ref>
**Wrecking Ball and Drobot are quickly shown again in the show when the Book of Skylanders's pages are being flipped at points.
***Drobot and Shroomboom would later be referenced in Season 3 in the episode ''[[In Like Flynn]]'', with the addition of Stump Smash, not shown in the book.
**All characters have the artwork of their latest figure release as of Season 1. Drobot, however, has the artwork of his [[skylanderswiki:LightCore_Skylanders|LightCore]] version rather than his Series 2, as both were released in the same game lineup.
**In Season 2, the book aesthetic is replaced by showing the main characters all over Skylands, and the book characters are no longer seen.
*[[Flynn]], [[skylanderswiki:Sal|Sal]], [[skylanderswiki:Fiesta|Fiesta]], [[skylanderswiki:Tree Rex|Tree Rex]], [[skylanderswiki:Jawbreaker (character)|Jawbreaker]], [[skylanderswiki:The_Gulper|The Gulper]] and [[skylanderswiki:Dr._Krankcase|Dr. Krankcase]] were characters planned for Season 2, but were cut due to budget reasons.<ref>''[https://ghostarchive.org/archive/j7sJP 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). ''[http://twitter.com Twitter]''.</ref> Flynn however made his debut in Season 3.<ref>''[http://collider.com/skylanders-academy-season-3-interview/#netflix New ‘Skylanders Academy’ Showrunners Tease the Adventures Ahead in Season 3]''. (Date Posted - Aug 22, 2018). ''[http://collider.com Collider]''.</ref>
*A model of [[skylanderswiki:Trolling_Thunder_(villain)|Trolling Thunder]] was made, but was never used in the show itself.<ref>''[https://www.behance.net/gallery/99766111/Skylanders-Academy-%28season-1%29?tracking_source=search_projects_recommended%7CSkylanders Skylanders Academy (season 1)]''. (Date Posted - June 29th 2020). ''[http://behance.net Behance]''.</ref>
*On Twitter/X, both newly appointed showrunners, Clayton Sakoda and Ian Weinreich, responded to fan questions through the official ''Skylanders'' social media page about Season 3. Most of the answers regarding character appearances turned out false, such as the new showrunners claiming that the viewers would see new faces<ref>''[https://web.archive.org/web/20210201000000*/https://twitter.com/Skylanders/status/1032686455926095872 We're also thrilled to have Flynn on the show. There will be some other new faces as well.]''. (Date Posted - Aug. 22, 2018). ''[https://twitter.com Twitter]'' - archived.</ref>, more of Cynder<ref>''[https://web.archive.org/web/20210123221739/https://twitter.com/skylanders/status/1040036462278803456 You're going to be seeing plenty of Cynder very soon!]''. (Date Posted - Sept. 12, 2018). ''[https://twitter.com Twitter]'' - archived.</ref>, Cy<ref>''[https://web.archive.org/web/20210123221744/https://twitter.com/skylanders/status/1035970626509361152 You're going to be seeing plenty of Cynder very soon!]''. (Date Posted - Sept. 1, 2018). ''[https://twitter.com Twitter]'' - archived.</ref>, and Malefor having a pivotal role in the season.<ref>''[https://web.archive.org/web/20210123221747/https://twitter.com/skylanders/status/1034917811406004224 Oh yeah, Malefor is awesome. He'll be back this season in a pivotal role]''. (Date Posted - Aug. 29, 2018). ''[https://twitter.com Twitter]'' - archived.</ref>  
 
===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 Master]]s, 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===
*[[Malefor (Skylanders Academy)|Malefor]], [[Dark Spyro (Skylanders Academy)|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.
*[[Malefor (Skylanders Academy)|Malefor]], [[Dark Spyro (Skylanders Academy)|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.<ref>[https://twitter.com/EricRogersLA/status/916786090106691584 "That's the running joke(...)"</ref>
*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.<ref>''[https://web.archive.org/web/20231012014027/https://twitter.com/EricRogersLA/status/916786090106691584 "That's the running joke(...)"]''. (Date Posted - Oct. 7, 2017). ''[http://twitter.com Twitter]''.</ref>
*The Season 2-3 intro was made by the UI and video design company Experience Perception.<ref>''[https://twitter.com/exp_perception/status/918199672484847616 Just posted our title sequence design for season 2 of @skylandersacademy on @netflix]''. (Date Posted - Oct 11, 2017). ''[http://twitter.com Twitter]''.</ref>


==References==
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==External Links==
==External Links==
*[https://www.netflix.com/title/80113201 Skylanders Academy Netflix page]
*[https://www.netflix.com/title/80113201 ''Skylanders Academy'' Netflix page]
*[https://www.skylanders.com/academy-splash Official site]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20191202220213/https://www.skylanders.com/academy Official site] - archived June 2020


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Skylanders Academy
Genre(s): Action
Animated
Comedy
Production Company(s): TeamTO
Activision Blizzard Studios
Writer(s): Eric Rogers (1-2, 7, 10-12)
Josh Haber (3, 7, 9)
Joanna Lewis (4)
Kristine Songco(4)
Dean Stefan (5)
Duane Capizzi (6)
Jesse Porter (8)
Brittany Jo Flores (10-11)
Jim Martin
J. Patrick Rigney
Nick Confalone
Julia Yorks[1]
Clayton Sakoda[2]
Director(s): Arthur Qwak
Solène Azernour
Producer(s): Coco Francini
Bobby Kotick
Emily Levitan
Eric Rogers
Eric S. Rollman
Sander Schwartz
Stacey Sher
Nick van Dyk
Sander Schwartz
Broadcast: Netflix
POP
Episode(s): 38
Running Time: 44 minutes (episode 1)
24-25 minutes (episodes 2 to 38)
Original Release: October 28, 2016 - September 28, 2018
Composer(s): Conrad Wedde
Samuel Scott
Lukaskz Buda

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 series[3] up until Season 3. The series premiered on October 28, 2016 worldwide on the Netflix network.[4]

The television series is a spinoff to the storyline of the games with no direct tie-ins to sequels, being its own separate identity.[5] Eric Rogers metioned the series being a mixture of Gravity Falls and Futurama.[6] On April 30, 2019, it was announced that Skylanders Academy was cancelled by Netflix, lasting three seasons.[7]

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.[8]

Production started in early 2015. Art director, Lee Harker, was assigned by Activision and Activision Blizzard Studios to lead the transition from the Skylanders video games into the new medium while keeping the show on brand. Characters from Skylanders were chosen that would make up the show's main cast; they would be given different facial animation, require major changes to anatomy and silhouette; actors redesigned for film but still retain likeness, personality and familiarity with the existing character designs from the Skylanders franchise. Assets, including environments and props, textures, and effects, were recreated to match the style of the characters, including the most minor prop went through the same process. [9]

As part of a two season partnership, Activision Blizzard Studios announced that Skylanders Academy would air on Netflix.[10] 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.[11] On August 22, 2018, Season 3 was announced to be released on September 28th. Eric Rogers stepped down as showrunner and was replaced by the showrunning duo of Clayton Sakoda and Ian Weinreich starting with Season 3.[12][13] On April 30, 2019, it was announced that Skylanders Academy won't be returning for a fourth season and has been cancelled.[7]

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

Additional voices

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)[26]

Main theme

The theme song for Skylanders Academy, Harmony, was composed by Timbaland and performed by Dalton Diehl.

Gallery

For this subject's image gallery, see Skylanders Academy/Gallery.

Trailers

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Clips

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Trivia

  • This marks Spyro, Cynder, Malefor, Dark Spyro, and Coco Bandicoot's first appearances in an animated television series.
File:SkylandersAcademy Season1Intro BookSkylanders.png
Artworks of various Skylanders in the Academy TV Series Season 1 intro. None of these Skylanders appeared in the show.
  • 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.
    • Gill Grunt was planned to be appear in the show, but due to budget constraints, he wasn't included.[27]
    • Wrecking Ball and Drobot are quickly shown again in the show when the Book of Skylanders's pages are being flipped at points.
      • Drobot and Shroomboom would later be referenced in Season 3 in the episode In Like Flynn, with the addition of Stump Smash, not shown in the book.
    • 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 Season 2, the book aesthetic is replaced by showing the main characters all over Skylands, and the book characters are no longer seen.
  • Flynn, Sal, Fiesta, Tree Rex, Jawbreaker, The Gulper and Dr. Krankcase were characters planned for Season 2, but were cut due to budget reasons.[28] Flynn however made his debut in Season 3.[29]
  • A model of Trolling Thunder was made, but was never used in the show itself.[30]
  • On Twitter/X, both newly appointed showrunners, Clayton Sakoda and Ian Weinreich, responded to fan questions through the official Skylanders social media page about Season 3. Most of the answers regarding character appearances turned out false, such as the new showrunners claiming that the viewers would see new faces[31], more of Cynder[32], Cy[33], and Malefor having a pivotal role in the season.[34]

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

  • 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.[35]
  • The Season 2-3 intro was made by the UI and video design company Experience Perception.[36]

References

  1. ↑ It's awesome. @barelysarcasm @jpatrickrigney @lady_writers @nickconfalone @juliayorks wrote episodes. (archived). (Date Posted - Jul 15, 2017). Twitter.
  2. ↑ Proud to have written two episodes for Season 2 of #SkylandersAcademy... (archived). (Date Posted - Oct 4, 2017). Twitter.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ Netflix's Skylanders Academy series to premiere in October. (Date Posted - Sep. 20, 2016). EW.com.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ Eric Roger's tweet. (Date Posted - 2018). Twitter.
  7. ↑ a b ‘Skylanders Academy’ not returning for Season 4 at Netflix. (Date Posted - Apr. 30, 2019). What's on Netflix.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ Skylanders Academy- Netflix. Squarespace.
  10. ↑ Skylanders Academy Animated Series Coming to Netflix. (Date Posted - Jun. 16, 2016). Activision Blog
  11. ↑ a b Attention All Skylanders! Activision Blizzard Studios Expands “Skylanders Academy” To Season 3. (Date Posted - Feb. 2, 2017). Gamasutra
  12. ↑ Black Panther, Maniac, and BoJack Horseman coming to Netflix in September. (Date Posted - Aug. 22, 2018). EW.com
  13. ↑ New ‘Skylanders Academy’ Showrunners Tease the Adventures Ahead in Season 3. (Date Posted - Aug. 22, 2018). Collider
  14. ↑ Chompy Mage Voice Actor. (Date Posted - Jan. 30, 2017). Twitter.
  15. ↑ Skylanders Academy Season 2 Summary Reveal. (Date Posted - Sep 12, 2017). Collider.
  16. ↑ I've always wanted to play a warrior penguin.... (Date Posted - Oct. 27, 2016). Instagram.
  17. ↑ Skylanders Academy Writer Responds to Crash Getting a Voice, Talks Season 2, and More - GameSpot. (Date Posted - Dec. 2, 2016). GameSpot.
  18. ↑ New ‘Skylanders Academy’ Showrunners Tease the Adventures Ahead in Season 3. (Date Posted - Aug. 22, 2018). Collider.
  19. ↑ Josh Thompson's Bio
  20. ↑ Cedric Yarbrough's Instagram. (Date Posted - May 31, 2016). Instagram.
  21. ↑ I believe @GreyDeLisle is Chill. She's rad.. (Date Posted - Aug 4, 2017). Twitter
  22. ↑ Pre-Season 2 Interview with Eric Rogers. (Date Posted - Sep 12, 2017). Collider.
  23. ↑ I voice Dark Spyro in Season 3 of #SkylandersAcademy. (Date Posted - Sep 28, 2018). Twitter
  24. ↑ New ‘Skylanders Academy’ Showrunners Tease the Adventures Ahead in Season 3. (Date Posted - Aug 22, 2018). Collider.
  25. ↑ We love the character of Coco and wanted to bring her aboard! She's voiced by the amazing @tarastrong. (Date Posted - Sep. 19, 2018). Twitter.
  26. ↑ Quentin Lebegue.
  27. ↑ Skylanders Academy Season 1and 2 Q&A with Eric Rogers. (Date Posted - May 1, 2024). Magic Crafters - Spyro Fan Forum.
  28. ↑ 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). [http://twitter.com Twitter.
  29. ↑ New ‘Skylanders Academy’ Showrunners Tease the Adventures Ahead in Season 3. (Date Posted - Aug 22, 2018). Collider.
  30. ↑ Skylanders Academy (season 1). (Date Posted - June 29th 2020). Behance.
  31. ↑ We're also thrilled to have Flynn on the show. There will be some other new faces as well.. (Date Posted - Aug. 22, 2018). Twitter - archived.
  32. ↑ You're going to be seeing plenty of Cynder very soon!. (Date Posted - Sept. 12, 2018). Twitter - archived.
  33. ↑ You're going to be seeing plenty of Cynder very soon!. (Date Posted - Sept. 1, 2018). Twitter - archived.
  34. ↑ Oh yeah, Malefor is awesome. He'll be back this season in a pivotal role. (Date Posted - Aug. 29, 2018). Twitter - archived.
  35. ↑ "That's the running joke(...)". (Date Posted - Oct. 7, 2017). Twitter.
  36. ↑ Just posted our title sequence design for season 2 of @skylandersacademy on @netflix. (Date Posted - Oct 11, 2017). Twitter.

External Links

Skylanders Academy
Characters Main Spyro • Stealth Elf • Eruptor • Pop Fizz • Jet-Vac • Master Eon • Hugo
Cadets Hex (Skull) • Chill • Wind-Up • Roller Brawl • Flashwing • Food Fight • Trigger Happy • Cynder
Other Snap Shot • Ka-Boom • Cy • King Pen • Bad Breath • Crash Bandicoot • Ninjini • Sprocket • Flynn • Coco Bandicoot
Villains Kaos • Glumshanks • Kaossandra • Malefor • Strykore • Dark Spyro • Golden Queen • Wolfgang • Chef Pepper Jack • Chompy Mage • Broccoli Guy • Dreamcatcher • Greeble • Bomb Shell • Fire Viper • Fisticuffs • Berserker • Arkeyan Robot • Mechana-Troll • Conquertron
Locations Skylanders Academy Grand Library (Relics Room) • Thinking Spot - Team Spyro Home • Skylander Games • Campus Town (Soulless Cycle • Skylands Community College)
Other Falling Forest • Cloudcracker Prison • Uncle Merle's • The Isle of the Citadel • Kaossandra's Castle (Kaos' Guest Castle) • Cadaverous Crypts • Arctic Isle • Lost Island of Arkus
Episodes Season 1 Skylanders Unite! • My Way or the Sky Way • Missing Links • Dream Girls • The Hole Truth • Space Invaders
Anger Mismanagement • Pop Rocks • Beard Science • The Skylands Are Falling! • Crash Landing • Assault on Skylander Academy
Season 2 Spyromania • I Dream of Ninjini • Return to Cynder - Thankstaking for the Memories • Elementary, My Dear Eruptor • Split Decision
The People vs. Pop Fizz • One Flu Over the Skylander's Nest • Belly of the Beast • Who's Your Daddy? • Sheep(ball) Dreams • It Techs Two • Touch of Evil
Season 3 Power Struggle • The Truth is in Here • Sky Hard • A Traitor Among Us • In Like Flynn • Weekend at Eon's
Road Rage • Three Sides to Every Story • Days of Future Crash • Off to the Races • Split • Raiders of the Lost Arkus, Part 1 • Raiders of the Lost Arkus, Part 2
Other Great War • Sky13 Action News • Book of Dark Magic • The Book of Skylanders • Evil-scope • Core of Light • Iron Fist of Arkus • Sheep • Dragons
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