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|originalrelease = October 28, 2016-September 28, 2018
|originalrelease = October 28, 2016-September 28, 2018
|composers = Conrad Wedde <br /> Samuel Scott <br /> Lukaskz Buda}}
|composers = 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) was 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> 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]</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 (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> 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> 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/</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.
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 is stepping down as showrunner, 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]</ref><ref>[http://collider.com/skylanders-academy-season-3-interview/#netflix New ‘Skylanders Academy’ Showrunners Tease the Adventures Ahead in Season 3]</ref>
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.<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"/>
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"/>
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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]]
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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]] (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]</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]</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]]
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* 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>, [[Ninjini]] <ref>[http://collider.com/skylanders-academy-season-2-eric-rogers-interview/#spyro Pre-Season 2 Interview with Eric Rogers]</ref> and [[Sprocket]]
*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/CrystalBlazier/status/917623886799360000 So.... notice anything about Dark Spyro??]</ref>
*Jason Ritter as [[Dark Spyro (Skylanders Academy)|Dark Spyro]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/CrystalBlazier/status/917623886799360000 So.... notice anything about Dark Spyro??]</ref>
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*Fred Willard
*Fred Willard
*Dee Bradley Baker
*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]</ref>
*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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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*This marks Spyro, Cynder, Malefor, Dark Spyro, and Coco Bandicoot's first appearances in an animated television series.
*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,<ref>[https://twitter.com/EricRogersLA/status/717442750145277952 Eric Rogers' Twitter tweet #3]</ref> though they are still involved in the story.
*Certain Skylanders and characters didn't appear in the series,<ref>''[https://twitter.com/EricRogersLA/status/717442750145277952 Eric Roger's Tweet]''. ''[http://twitter.com Twitter]''</ref> 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]], [http://skylanders.wikia.com/wiki/Shroomboom Shroomboom], [[Chop Chop]] and [[Prism Break]].
*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]], [http://skylanders.wikia.com/wiki/Shroomboom 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.
**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 [http://skylanders.wikia.com/wiki/LightCore_Skylanders LightCore] version rather than his Series 2, as both were released in the same game lineup.
**All characters have the artwork of their latest figure release as of Season 1. Drobot, however, has the artwork of his [http://skylanders.wikia.com/wiki/LightCore_Skylanders 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.
**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]], [http://skylanders.wikia.com/wiki/Fiesta Fiesta], [http://skylanders.wikia.com/wiki/Tree_Rex Tree Rex], [http://skylanders.wikia.com/wiki/Jawbreaker_(character) Jawbreaker], [http://skylanders.wikia.com/wiki/The_Gulper The Gulper] and [http://skylanders.wikia.com/wiki/Dr._Krankcase Dr. Krankcase] were characters planned for Season 2, but were cut due to budget reasons.<ref>https://twitter.com/EricRogersLA/status/916801115257049088</ref> Flynn would later make his televison debut in Season 3.
*[[Flynn]], [http://skylanders.wikia.com/wiki/Fiesta Fiesta], [http://skylanders.wikia.com/wiki/Tree_Rex Tree Rex], [http://skylanders.wikia.com/wiki/Jawbreaker_(character) Jawbreaker], [http://skylanders.wikia.com/wiki/The_Gulper The Gulper] and [http://skylanders.wikia.com/wiki/Dr._Krankcase Dr. Krankcase] were characters planned for Season 2, but were cut due to budget reasons.<ref>''[https://twitter.com/EricRogersLA/status/916801115257049088 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 would later make his televison debut in Season 3.


===Story===
===Story===
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*The different voice cast of several characters in ''Skylanders Academy'' are made to give the show its own separate identity.<ref name="Response" />
*The different voice cast of several characters in ''Skylanders Academy'' are made to give the show its own separate identity.<ref name="Response" />
*[[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://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 Experience Perception's 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==
==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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Template:SkylandersWikia Template:Media 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[1] up until Season 3. The series premiered on October 28, 2016 worldwide on the Netflix network.[2]

The television series is a spinoff to the storyline of the games with no direct tie-ins to sequels, being its own separate identity.[3] Eric Rogers metioned the series being a mixture of Gravity Falls and Futurama.[4] On April 30, 2019, it was announced that Skylanders Academy was cancelled by Netflix, lasting three seasons.[5]

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.[6]

As part of a two season partnership, Activision Blizzard Studios announced that Skylanders Academy would air on Netflix.[7] 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.[8]

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.[9][10]

On April 30, 2019, it was announced that Skylanders Academy won't be returning for a fourth season and has been cancelled.[5]

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

Main theme

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

Gallery

Trailers

Clips

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,[23] 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.[24] 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.[3]
  • 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.[25]
  • The Season 2-3 intro was made by the UI and video design company Experience Perception.[26]

References

Template:Reflist

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  1. ↑ Activision Blizzard Launches Activision Blizzard Studios to Create Original Film and TV Content Based on Iconic, Globally-Recognized Franchises
  2. ↑ Netflix's Skylanders Academy series to premiere in October. (Date Posted - Sep. 20, 2016). EW.com
  3. ↑ a b 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
  4. ↑ Eric Roger's tweet. (Date Posted - 2018). Twitter
  5. ↑ a b ‘Skylanders Academy’ not returning for Season 4 at Netflix. (Date Posted - Apr. 30, 2019). What's on Netflix
  6. ↑ 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
  7. ↑ Skylanders Academy Animated Series Coming to Netflix. (Date Posted - Jun. 16, 2016). Activision Blog
  8. ↑ a b Attention All Skylanders! Activision Blizzard Studios Expands “Skylanders Academy” To Season 3. (Date Posted - Feb. 2, 2017). Gamasutra
  9. ↑ Black Panther, Maniac, and BoJack Horseman coming to Netflix in September. (Date Posted - Aug. 22, 2018). EW.com
  10. ↑ New ‘Skylanders Academy’ Showrunners Tease the Adventures Ahead in Season 3. (Date Posted - Aug. 22, 2018). Collider
  11. ↑ Chompy Mage Voice Actor. (Date Posted - Jan. 30, 2017). Twitter
  12. ↑ Skylanders Academy Season 2 Summary Reveal
  13. ↑ I've always wanted to play a warrior penguin.... (Date Posted - Oct. 27, 2016). Instagram
  14. ↑ Skylanders Academy Writer Responds to Crash Getting a Voice, Talks Season 2, and More - GameSpot. (Date Posted - Dec. 2, 2016). GameSpot
  15. ↑ New ‘Skylanders Academy’ Showrunners Tease the Adventures Ahead in Season 3. (Date Posted - Aug. 22, 2018). Collider
  16. ↑ Josh Thompson's Bio
  17. ↑ Cedric Yarbrough's Instagram. (Date Posted - May 31, 2016). Instagram
  18. ↑ I believe @GreyDeLisle is Chill. She's rad.. (Date Posted - Aug 4, 2017). Twitter
  19. ↑ Pre-Season 2 Interview with Eric Rogers. (Date Posted - Sep 12, 2017). Collider
  20. ↑ So.... notice anything about Dark Spyro??
  21. ↑ New ‘Skylanders Academy’ Showrunners Tease the Adventures Ahead in Season 3
  22. ↑ 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
  23. ↑ Eric Roger's Tweet. Twitter
  24. ↑ 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
  25. ↑ "That's the running joke(...)". (Date Posted - Oct. 7, 2017). Twitter
  26. ↑ Just posted our title sequence design for season 2 of @skylandersacademy on @netflix. (Date Posted - Oct 11, 2017). Twitter
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