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==Characters==
==Characters==
===Heroes===
===Heroes===
* '''Wyatt Black''': Wyatt is a brilliant "techno-[[geek]]" character who attains perfect grades at school. He may be considered a "[[nerd]]" by his peers in the real world, but he's a force to be reckoned with in the video game. His game [[Avatar (computing)|avatar]] is "Black Death" and his weapon in the game is a "Blast-a-Ton".
* '''Wyatt Black''' - Wyatt is a brilliant "techno-[[geek]]" character who attains perfect grades at school. He may be considered a "[[nerd]]" by his peers in the real world, but he's a force to be reckoned with in the video game. His game [[Avatar (computing)|avatar]] is "Black Death" and his weapon in the game is a "Blast-a-Ton".
* '''Lyle Hugginson''': Lyle plays American football and is the high school "[[quarterback]]". He's a charming, popular "[[Jock (athlete)|jock]]" who purposefully conceals his love of online fantasy games from other people. Lyle loves to shout "Huzza!" when something goes right. His video game avatar is "Wizza" and his weapon in the game is a "Thunder Pole".
* '''Lyle Hugginson''' - Lyle plays American football and is the high school "[[quarterback]]". He's a charming, popular "[[Jock (athlete)|jock]]" who purposefully conceals his love of online fantasy games from other people. Lyle loves to shout "Huzza!" when something goes right. His video game avatar is "Wizza" and his weapon in the game is a "Thunder Pole".
* '''Dante Ontero''': Fearless and impulsive, Dante is the rebellious member of the group. He is always finding himself in trouble from others for initiating pranks and stunts. His video game avatar is "Sir Bickle" and his weapon in the game is a "Skull Cracker".
* '''Dante Ontero''' - Fearless and impulsive, Dante is the rebellious member of the group. He is always finding himself in trouble from others for initiating pranks and stunts. His video game avatar is "Sir Bickle" and his weapon in the game is a "Skull Cracker".
* '''Angie Prietto''': Angie's is portrayed as a smart, [[wikt:spunky|spunky]], and tenacious character, but her inquisitive nature occasionally results in problems for the female teenager. Angie has not adopted an avatar, but her weapon inside the video game is the "Fist of Schoolage".
* '''Angie Prietto''' - Angie's is portrayed as a smart, [[wikt:spunky|spunky]], and tenacious character, but her inquisitive nature occasionally results in problems for the female teenager. Angie has not adopted an avatar, but her weapon inside the video game is the "Fist of Schoolage".


===Villains===
===Villains===
* '''Maldark''' - The primary antagonist of the series. He's a ruthless and narcissistic [[Magician (fantasy)|sorcerer]] from "Conqueror of All Worlds" whose sole mission is to seek out new worlds and destroy them.
* '''Maldark''' - The primary antagonist of the series. He's a ruthless and narcissistic [[Magician (fantasy)|sorcerer]] from "Conqueror of All Worlds" whose sole mission is to seek out new worlds and destroy them. Wyatt, Lyle, Dante, Angie, and Max were able to defeat Maldark, but he still plans to take over Earth.


===Creatures===
===Creatures===
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* '''Morthorn [[Worm]]''' - A creature from the "beta" version of the game. It's home was deleted by Max which caused it to break through to the real world and make wormholes.
* '''Morthorn [[Worm]]''' - A creature from the "beta" version of the game. It's home was deleted by Max which caused it to break through to the real world and make wormholes.
* '''Bicyclops''' - A [[cyclops]] with a second eye above its one eye.
* '''Bicyclops''' - A [[cyclops]] with a second eye above its one eye.
* '''Hampire''' - A creature that is part [[vampire]], part [[hamster]]. He was created by Maldark and sent to the human world to spy on the Neverfail clan in his hamster form.
* '''Hampire''' - A creature that is part [[vampire]], part [[hamster]]. He was created by Maldark and sent to the human world to spy on the Neverfail clan in his hamster form. The Hampire has the appearance of a vampire and can turn into a hamster.
* '''Dupligänger''' - A monster with two heads that needs to be attacked with two weapons simultaneously, or else it will split into two.
* '''Dupligänger''' - A monster with two heads that needs to be attacked with two weapons simultaneously, or else it will split into two.
* '''Trash [[Troll]]''' - A troll who will trash anything. He is known for stealing everything from players he beats in the game, and putting the people themselves inside his sack.
* '''Trash [[Troll]]''' - A troll who will trash anything. He is known for stealing everything from players he beats in the game, and putting the people themselves inside his sack.
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===Others===
===Others===
* '''Max Ross''' - Max Ross created the online fantasy game ''Conqueror of All Worlds''. He's an eccentric multi-billionaire with a taste for conspiracy theories.
* '''Max Ross''' - Max Ross created the online fantasy game ''Conqueror of All Worlds''. He's an eccentric multi-billionaire with a taste for conspiracy theories.
* '''Barbara''' -
* '''Big Joe''' - Big Joe is the school bully who picks on Wyatt.
* '''Big Joe''' - Big Joe is the school bully who picks on Wyatt.
* '''Reggie''' - Reggie is on the football team and is Lyle's friend.
* '''Reggie''' - Reggie is on the football team and is Lyle's friend.

Revision as of 16:38, 11 June 2012

Level Up
GenreFantasy, Comedy, Adventure
Created byDerek Guiley
David Schneiderman
StarringGaelan Connell
Jessie T. Usher
Connor Del Rio
Aimee Carrero
Lonny Ross
Opening theme"The Bomb" by Pigeon John
(used in network promos)
ComposerPaul Robb
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes22 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersPeter Murrieta
Derek Guiley
David Schneiderman
ProducerPeter Lhotka
CinematographyPhilip Linzey
Camera setupFilm; Single camera
Running time22 minutes
Production companiesCartoon Network Studios
Alive & Kicking Productions
Original release
NetworkCartoon Network
ReleaseJanuary 24, 2012 – present

Level Up is a live-action television series that, as of June 2012, is broadcast on the Cartoon Network.[1] A film with the same title, which served as a pilot for the series, premiered on November 23, 2011.[2] The series premiered on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at 8 p.m. ET/PT and as of June 2012, remains in the Tuesday time-slot.[1]

On March 28, 2012, Cartoon Network announced that Level Up was renewed for a second season.[3]

Plot

Main article: Level Up (film)

After high schoolers Wyatt (Gaelan Connell), Lyle (Jessie T. Usher), Dante (Connor del Rio) and Angie (Aimee Carrero) unwittingly open a portal from a video game called Maldark: Conqueror of All Worlds into the real world, characters from the game and the Internet start leaking into the real world of the four teenage characters. The group consequently finds itself balancing the everyday lives of its members with the extraordinary things that show up in their town from the virtual world.

Characters

Heroes

  • Wyatt Black - Wyatt is a brilliant "techno-geek" character who attains perfect grades at school. He may be considered a "nerd" by his peers in the real world, but he's a force to be reckoned with in the video game. His game avatar is "Black Death" and his weapon in the game is a "Blast-a-Ton".
  • Lyle Hugginson - Lyle plays American football and is the high school "quarterback". He's a charming, popular "jock" who purposefully conceals his love of online fantasy games from other people. Lyle loves to shout "Huzza!" when something goes right. His video game avatar is "Wizza" and his weapon in the game is a "Thunder Pole".
  • Dante Ontero - Fearless and impulsive, Dante is the rebellious member of the group. He is always finding himself in trouble from others for initiating pranks and stunts. His video game avatar is "Sir Bickle" and his weapon in the game is a "Skull Cracker".
  • Angie Prietto - Angie's is portrayed as a smart, spunky, and tenacious character, but her inquisitive nature occasionally results in problems for the female teenager. Angie has not adopted an avatar, but her weapon inside the video game is the "Fist of Schoolage".

Villains

  • Maldark - The primary antagonist of the series. He's a ruthless and narcissistic sorcerer from "Conqueror of All Worlds" whose sole mission is to seek out new worlds and destroy them. Wyatt, Lyle, Dante, Angie, and Max were able to defeat Maldark, but he still plans to take over Earth.

Creatures

The following creatures from "Conqueror of All Worlds" have leaked into Earth in previous episodes:

  • Jester - An odd humanoid creature with a bugle for a mouth. It rewards players for completing its fetch quest.
  • Holiday Ark - A human creature that looks like an elf.
  • Barbarian - A human warrior that has curiosity and strength.
  • Morthorn Worm - A creature from the "beta" version of the game. It's home was deleted by Max which caused it to break through to the real world and make wormholes.
  • Bicyclops - A cyclops with a second eye above its one eye.
  • Hampire - A creature that is part vampire, part hamster. He was created by Maldark and sent to the human world to spy on the Neverfail clan in his hamster form. The Hampire has the appearance of a vampire and can turn into a hamster.
  • Dupligänger - A monster with two heads that needs to be attacked with two weapons simultaneously, or else it will split into two.
  • Trash Troll - A troll who will trash anything. He is known for stealing everything from players he beats in the game, and putting the people themselves inside his sack.
  • Rainbow Rider - A high-speed rainbow sprite.
  • Five-Armed Blood Marauder - A blood marauder with five arms.
  • Acid-Spitting Mini Dragon - A miniature dragon of blended purple-red color that flies and spits acid.
  • Skunkbear - A humanoid creature that is part skunk, part bear.

Others

  • Max Ross - Max Ross created the online fantasy game Conqueror of All Worlds. He's an eccentric multi-billionaire with a taste for conspiracy theories.
  • Barbara -
  • Big Joe - Big Joe is the school bully who picks on Wyatt.
  • Reggie - Reggie is on the football team and is Lyle's friend.
  • Weird Karl - Karl is a creepy looking kid who makes his own choices, and is suspicious about the heroes.
  • Gus - Gus is an awkward acting boy who has a major crush on Angie though she doesn't return the feelings.
  • Philbert - Philbert is a daredevil who is always seen with Dante or Wyatt, and is Angie`s crush

Episodes

Main article: List of Level Up episodes

Cast

Eric André (who played Max Ross in the film) did not return for the series. Lonny Ross replaced Eric André as Max Ross in the series.[4]

Home media

Region 1

DVD title Aspect ratio Time length Bonus features Release date
Level Up: The Movie[5] 1.78:1 90 minutes A never before seen episode of Level Up titled "Wanted" and a music video from the series. May 1, 2012

Conqueror of All Worlds

Following the success of the "Level Up" film, Cartoon Network had established a "Conqueror of All Worlds" on their website so that fans of the film and TV series can play the game.

References

  1. ^ a b Staff (10). "ALL CARTOON NETWORK SHOWS". Cartoon Network. Cartoon Network. A Time Warner Company. Retrieved 10 June 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= and |year= / |date= mismatch (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  2. ^ "Get Ready to LEVEL UP on Cartoon Network!". Turner Newsroom. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. October 25, 2011. Retrieved April 3, 2012.
  3. ^ "Cartoon Network Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Ratings Growth and a New Generation of Content for a New Generation of Kids". Turner Newsroom. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. March 28, 2012. Retrieved April 3, 2012.
  4. ^ a b "Press Kits: Level Up". Turner Newsroom. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. Retrieved March 13, 2012.
  5. ^ Amazon (2012). "Level Up: The Movie (2012)". Amazon. Amazon.com, Inc. Retrieved 10 June 2012.
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