VOOM HD Networks’ Animania HD channel is set to launch viewers into orbit with ‘Space Week,’ a broadcast event featuring high-definition animated programming of the sci-fi variety. Airing Monday, Nov. 6th through Friday, Nov. 10 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (EST), the lineup will include Gerry Anderson’s New Captain Scarlet, Voltron: The Third Dimension, Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future and Pet Alien.
Gerry Anderson’s New Captain Scarlet from Sony Pictures Television International brings CG technology to the classic ‘Supermarionation’ puppet series Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons from the 1960s. The new series has Spectrum agent Captain Scarlet still locked in battle with the Mysterons, who destroy men and recreate them as indestructible agents of evil programmed to destroy Earth.
The giant, shape-shifting mecha robot from the ’80s cartoon series Voltron: Defender of the Universe is back to combat evil in CG-animated form in Voltron: The Third Dimension. The series is produced by Mike Young Prods. and World Events Prods. with animation by Netter Digital in the U.S.
In Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future, Dan is the man when it comes to solar missions and keeping the earth safe. Joined by his loyal sidekick, Digby, and beautiful Professor Peabody, our hero bravely takes on The Mekon in a bid to stop his expanding evil empire. Produced by Foundation Imaging, the series is based on the classic British science-fiction comic-book character created by illustrator Frank Hampson.
Pet Alien from Mike Young Prods., Antefilms, Crest Animation and Telegael follows the adventures of space aliens who visit the seaside town of DeSpray Bay to experience life on Earth firsthand. Dinko, Gumpers, Flip, Swanky and Scruffy take up residence in the lighthouse hideaway of 12-year-old Tommy and attempt to help the boy with his daily challenges. However, their well-intentioned efforts only succeed in turning his life inside out and upside down.
Available on Dish Network in the U.S., Animania HD is one of more than 10 high-definition core channels available through VOOM HD Networks, a subsidiary of Rainbow Media. The network’s toon offerings include Akira Kurosawa’s Samurai 7, PicMe, Jungle Beat, 2020, Horrible Histories, The Gravediggers Squad, and Ratz, as well as vintage cartoons The Pink Panther, Dick Tracy, Mr. Magoo and Felix the Cat.
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