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Voltron: The Third Dimension

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Voltron: The Third Dimension
GenreAction/adventure
Mecha
Created byWorld Events Productions
Developed byMarc Handler
Voices ofClancy Brown
Michael Bell
Tim Curry
Tress MacNeille
Kevin Michael Richardson
Neil Ross
B.J. Ward
Billy West
ComposerStephen C. Marston
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes26[1]
Production
Executive producersMike Young
Ted Koplar
Kevin Harlan
John Copeland
ProducersBill Schultz
Jason Netter
Running time25 minutes
Production companiesNetter Digital Entertainment
Mike Young Productions
The Summit Media Group
World Events Productions
Original release
NetworkFirst-run syndication
ReleaseSeptember 12, 1998 (1998-09-12) –
February 19, 2000 (2000-02-19)
Related

Voltron: The Third Dimension is an American animated television series produced by World Events Productions. It is a sequel to the 1980s animated series Voltron: Defender of the Universe and is set five years after the end of the series.[2] Neil Ross, Michael Bell, and B.J. Ward reprised their roles as Keith, Lance, and Princess Allura for the series. The show was animated by Netter Digital Entertainment, inc. and Mike Young Productions.[3] It departed from the original 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).[4]

Plot

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The story takes place in the Denubian Galaxy. Shannon Muir mapped the galaxy in the 1980s as a fan and posted it online. In 1996, World Events Productions became aware of the work and made it the official starmap for the show.[2]

From days of long ago, from uncharted regions of the universe, comes a legend, the legend of Voltron. A mighty robot, loved by good, feared by evil. As Voltron’s legend grew, peace settled across the galaxy. But then the evil Prince Lotor escaped from his prison in deep space. He formed a secret alliance with Hagar, Mistress of Dark Magic. And together, they summoned awesome forces of fear and destruction, threatening the universe with new horrible menaces. Voltron was needed once again. Now comes the story of a super force of space explorers, specially trained and sent by the highest echelon of the Galaxy Alliance to bring back Voltron. This is Voltron: The Third Dimension.

— Narrator during the opening sequence

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 warships 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.

Cast

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Episodes

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Season 1 (1998–1999)

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No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleWritten byOriginal air date
11"Escape from Bastille-12"Marc HandlerSeptember 12, 1998 (1998-09-12)
22"Red Lion Breaks Loose!"Marc HandlerSeptember 12, 1998 (1998-09-12)
33"Building the Forces of Doom"Sean Catherine DerekOctober 3, 1998 (1998-10-03)
44"Lost Souls"Pamela Hickey and Dennys McCoyOctober 10, 1998 (1998-10-10)
55"A Rift in the Force"Kelly WardOctober 31, 1998 (1998-10-31)
66"Shades of Gray"Pamela Hickey and Dennys McCoyNovember 7, 1998 (1998-11-07)
77"Bride of the Monster"Sean Catherine DerekNovember 14, 1998 (1998-11-14)
88"Dominus"Pamela Hickey and Dennys McCoyNovember 21, 1998 (1998-11-21)
99"Voltron Vs. Dracotron"Scott GuyNovember 28, 1998 (1998-11-28)
1010"Descent into Madness"Kelly WardFebruary 6, 1999 (1999-02-06)
1111"Pidge Gets Iced"Marc HandlerFebruary 13, 1999 (1999-02-13)
1212"Dark Heart"Mark YoungFebruary 20, 1999 (1999-02-20)
1313"The Big Lie"Kelly WardFebruary 27, 1999 (1999-02-27)
1414"The Trial of Voltron"Pamela Hickey and Dennys McCoyMay 1, 1999 (1999-05-01)
1515"The Troika Moons"Marc HandlerMay 8, 1999 (1999-05-08)
1616"Biography: The Voltron Force"Pamela Hickey and Dennys McCoyMay 15, 1999 (1999-05-15)
1717"Queen Ariella"Marc HandlerMay 22, 1999 (1999-05-22)

Season 2 (1999–2000)

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No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleWritten byOriginal air date
181"The Voltron Force Strikes Back"Marc HandlerOctober 9, 1999 (1999-10-09)
192"Stealth Voltron"Marc HandlerOctober 23, 1999 (1999-10-23)
203"Gladiators"Pamela Hickey and Dennys McCoyOctober 30, 1999 (1999-10-30)
214"Dominus Goes Home"Scott GuyNovember 6, 1999 (1999-11-06)
225"The Hunter"Mark HoffmeierNovember 13, 1999 (1999-11-13)
236"Consider the Alternatives"Kelly WardNovember 20, 1999 (1999-11-20)
247"Mind Games"Kelly WardFebruary 5, 2000 (2000-02-05)
258"Raid on Galaxy Garrison"Marc HandlerFebruary 12, 2000 (2000-02-12)
269"Castle Doom Dead Ahead"Kelly WardFebruary 19, 2000 (2000-02-19)

Home media

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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.

Awards

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The show won a 1999 Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Sound Editing – Special Class Rick Hinson (supervising sound editor), for Elizabeth Hinson.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Series Overview". World Events Productions. Archived from the original on 2009-05-03. Retrieved 2008-10-06.
  2. ^ a b Muir, Shannon; Tyler, Greg (October 15, 2021). "Interview: Shannon Muir – Animation Professional, and Mapmaker for Uncharted Regions of the Universe". Lions and Pilots and Bots. Retrieved May 6, 2022.
  3. ^ "History of World Events (Part 2 / 2)". World Events Productions. YouTube. 2008-04-04. Retrieved 2008-10-06.
  4. ^ "Voltron – Anime News Network". Anime News Network. 2002-03-14. Retrieved 2008-10-20.
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