Angel Wars
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Angel Wars is an animated action adventure series from TeleStoryTOONS and EMI CMG and more recently Twentieth Century Fox. Since its introduction in late 2004, the popular series has distinguished itself by presenting Christian-based storylines through 3D animation provided by the LA based Backyard Digital Studios, engaging viewers with inspiring characters and imaginative stories in the strong Judeo-Christian tradition of J. R. R. Tolkien
and C. S. Lewis
.
Officially called "Angel Wars Guardian Force", this CGI
movie series is a basic underline of good versus evil
. The movie is intended for viewers aged 6 and older. Being Christian
-based, the protagonists are angels from the Bible
or names with positive meaning.
The series is a departure from the traditional version of angels such as envisioned by Gustave Dore
, the almost mech armoured clad angels in this series are more futuristic, with fantastical chariot
vehicles and glowing weaponry.
The Guardian Force, headed by the biblical archangel Michael
, are briefed by the unseen Maker, aboard an airship
called The Seven. They depart by spreading their wings and flying down to Earth
where they battle demonic fallen angels that seek to corrupt humanity. The student angels (Anawim) use wingboards until they earn their wings. The angels and demons (Morg) are invisible to the human eye as they exist on a spiritual plane, unless they take human form. However, the angels can affect the physical world in order to miraculously save humans from danger.
J. R. R. Tolkien
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, CBE was an English writer, poet, philologist, and university professor, best known as the author of the classic high fantasy works The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion.Tolkien was Rawlinson and Bosworth Professor of Anglo-Saxon at Pembroke College,...
and C. S. Lewis
C. S. Lewis
Clive Staples Lewis , commonly referred to as C. S. Lewis and known to his friends and family as "Jack", was a novelist, academic, medievalist, literary critic, essayist, lay theologian and Christian apologist from Belfast, Ireland...
.
Officially called "Angel Wars Guardian Force", this CGI
Computer-generated imagery
Computer-generated imagery is the application of the field of computer graphics or, more specifically, 3D computer graphics to special effects in art, video games, films, television programs, commercials, simulators and simulation generally, and printed media...
movie series is a basic underline of good versus evil
Evil
Evil is the violation of, or intent to violate, some moral code. Evil is usually seen as the dualistic opposite of good. Definitions of evil vary along with analysis of its root motive causes, however general actions commonly considered evil include: conscious and deliberate wrongdoing,...
. The movie is intended for viewers aged 6 and older. Being Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
-based, the protagonists are angels from the Bible
Bible
The Bible refers to any one of the collections of the primary religious texts of Judaism and Christianity. There is no common version of the Bible, as the individual books , their contents and their order vary among denominations...
or names with positive meaning.
The series is a departure from the traditional version of angels such as envisioned by Gustave Dore
Gustave Doré
Paul Gustave Doré was a French artist, engraver, illustrator and sculptor. Doré worked primarily with wood engraving and steel engraving.-Biography:...
, the almost mech armoured clad angels in this series are more futuristic, with fantastical chariot
Chariot
The chariot is a type of horse carriage used in both peace and war as the chief vehicle of many ancient peoples. Ox carts, proto-chariots, were built by the Proto-Indo-Europeans and also built in Mesopotamia as early as 3000 BC. The original horse chariot was a fast, light, open, two wheeled...
vehicles and glowing weaponry.
The Guardian Force, headed by the biblical archangel Michael
Michael (archangel)
Michael , Micha'el or Mîkhā'ēl; , Mikhaḗl; or Míchaël; , Mīkhā'īl) is an archangel in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic teachings. Roman Catholics, Anglicans, and Lutherans refer to him as Saint Michael the Archangel and also simply as Saint Michael...
, are briefed by the unseen Maker, aboard an airship
Airship
An airship or dirigible is a type of aerostat or "lighter-than-air aircraft" that can be steered and propelled through the air using rudders and propellers or other thrust mechanisms...
called The Seven. They depart by spreading their wings and flying down to Earth
Earth
Earth is the third planet from the Sun, and the densest and fifth-largest of the eight planets in the Solar System. It is also the largest of the Solar System's four terrestrial planets...
where they battle demonic fallen angels that seek to corrupt humanity. The student angels (Anawim) use wingboards until they earn their wings. The angels and demons (Morg) are invisible to the human eye as they exist on a spiritual plane, unless they take human form. However, the angels can affect the physical world in order to miraculously save humans from danger.
Angel Wars Episode 1
- "About Face" - Eli and Kira, two junior members of the Guardian Force must grow up in a hurry when their first mission to earth takes a detour, pitting them against Morg, a deadly but long forgotten foe. In a race against time, the Guardians must uncover the source of Morg's power, defeat his crafty minions, and stop the ruin of a mortal life, all while learning to work together.
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"Everything About You" - Falling Up "Broken Heart"
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"Alone" - NewsboysNewsboysNewsboys are a Christian pop rock band founded in 1985 in Mooloolaba, Australia. They have released 15 studio albums, six of which have been certified gold...
"Entertaining Angels" - dc TalkDc TalkDC Talk , is a Grammy-winning Christian rock music trio. The group was formed in Lynchburg, Virginia in 1987 by Toby McKeehan, Michael Tait, and Kevin Max Smith. They have released five major studio albums together: DC Talk , Nu Thang , Free at Last , Jesus Freak , and Supernatural...
"Supernatural" - Release date: October 28, 2004
- DVD run time: 60 min.
- Episode run time: 33 min.
Angel Wars Episode 2
- "Blue Moon" - With each of the Guardians engaged on their assignments, Morg moves quickly to his hideaway base where he prepares to unleash a devastating blow against humankind with a missile. Drawn together by providence, the Guardian Force must uncover the secrets of their old foe and stop him before the earth is changed forever.
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"Gone" - 4th Avenue Jones4th Avenue Jones4th Avenue Jones is a Christian American hip hop band based in Los Angeles, California. Their name comes from the last name of founding members Ahmad and Tena Jones , and the street where they lived in South Central Los Angeles when they began their rehearsals.-The Interscope Years:4th Avenue Jones...
"My Stereo" - GRITSGRITSGRITS, also known as G.R.I.T.S., is a Christian Hip Hop group from Nashville, Tennessee. Their name is an acronym, which stands for "Grammatical Revolution In The Spirit." GRITS is made up of Stacey "Coffee" Jones and Teron "Bonafide" Carter, both of whom were DC Talk dancers.Their song "Ooh Aah"...
"Hitting Curves" - Songs:
- Release date: August 30, 2005
- DVD run time: 108 min.
- Episode run time: 38 min.
- How to draw Angel Wars
- Release date: November 22, 2005
- DVD run time: 120 min.
Angel Wars Episode 3
- "Grace and Glory" - With his angel hostage in tow, the archangel Michael on his tail, and a symbiotic stone taking control of his body, the demon Morg flees to the underworld where he quickly establishes a new base of operations. Feeding off the demon’s pride, the symbiont stone slowly transforms Morg into an all-consuming beast (bearing a resemblance to The Incredible Hulk) with the power to threaten both Heaven and Earth. Facing impossible odds, it's up to Michael and the Guardian Force to prove the old Proverb true: that pride comes before the fall.
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"The Only Thing I Have Left" - Sanctus RealSanctus RealSanctus Real is an American Christian rock band formed in Toledo, Ohio, in 1996. The group is composed of Matt Hammitt , Chris Rohman , Dan Gartley , Pete Prevost , and Mark Graalman...
"I'm Not Alright" - KutlessKutlessKutless is a Christian rock band from Portland, Oregon formed in 1999. Since their formation, they have released six studio albums including their latest, It Is Well. The band has also released a live album, Live from Portland. Currently, they have sold almost 2 million records.-Biography:Formed in...
"Shut Me Out" - Songs:Sanctus Real "The face of love"
- Release date: September 26, 2006
- Episode run time: 33 min.
Angel Wars Episode 4
- "The Messengers" - 5 stories in One DVD:
- Some Sound Advice
- A Bone To Pick
- Be Carful What You Wish For
- Stick Together
- Return to Sender
- DVD run time: 89 min.
Characters
| Name | Color | Rank | Wingspan | Height | Weight | Vehicle | Weapon | Actor/Actress | Spanish Voice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael | Gold | Archangel | 16 cubits | 6 ft 6in | 210 lbs | The Seven | Sword | Dave Thomas | Marcos Witt |
| Arrianna | Purple | Guardian | 13.5 cubits | 6 ft 1in | 140 lbs | Wings | Spear | M.J. Muldoon | Maria del Sol |
| Paladin | Blue | Guardian | 14.5 cubits | 6 ft 4in | 230 lbs | Flycycle | Starblades | Doug Stone | Pablo Olivares |
| Swift | Orange | Guardian | 20 cubits | 7 ft 3in | 350 lbs | Hover Tank | Hammer | John Daniels | Coalo Zamorano |
| Eli | Yellow | Anawim | N/A | 5 ft 9in | 150 lbs | Wing Board | Sword | Justin Moran | Alex Campos |
| Kira | Green | Anawim | N/A | 5 ft 6in | 110 lbs | Wing Board | Crossbow | Nanci Johnson | Lali Torres |
Other
- Distributor Cactus Game Design cross-promoted the series with an Angel Wars-themed expansion to its RedemptionRedemption (card game)Redemption is a collectible card game based on the Bible. It involves Biblical characters, places, objects, and ideas. The object of the game is for your Heroes to rescue Lost Souls by defeating your opponent's Evil Characters. The first player to rescue 5 Lost Souls wins the game...
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card game in 2004, after the movie was released. The expansion featured 150 cards, which used artwork from the series for the illustrations found on the cards. - Episode 4, "The Messengers" introduces a new class of lighting fast messenger angels.
- Episodes 4-6 are being distributed exclusively by Twentieth Century Fox and are slated for release in spring 2009.[source]
- There is a comic and graphic novel in pre-production as well.
- Angel Wars: Soul Quest was released 2001. The idea of Angel Wars was laid out but pulled into a lower age group. There was only one episode released "Soul Quest" on VHSVHSThe Video Home System is a consumer-level analog recording videocassette standard developed by Victor Company of Japan ....
, which had a trailer for a second episode said to be in development, and to be released in 2002. It was abandoned in favor of developing the Guardian Force series. - The SwitchfootSwitchfootSwitchfoot is an American rock band from San Diego, California. The band's members are Jon Foreman , Tim Foreman , Chad Butler , Jerome Fontamillas , and Drew Shirley .After early successes in the Christian rock scene, Switchfoot first gained mainstream...
song "Dare You to Move" and the newsboysNewsboysNewsboys are a Christian pop rock band founded in 1985 in Mooloolaba, Australia. They have released 15 studio albums, six of which have been certified gold...
song "Entertaining Angels" appear in Episode 1. Sanctus RealSanctus RealSanctus Real is an American Christian rock band formed in Toledo, Ohio, in 1996. The group is composed of Matt Hammitt , Chris Rohman , Dan Gartley , Pete Prevost , and Mark Graalman...
's "The Face of Love" appears in Episode 3. There are no songs in Episode 2. - The first line of action figures were announced by Chris Waters in late 2006 for EasterEasterEaster is the central feast in the Christian liturgical year. According to the Canonical gospels, Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion. His resurrection is celebrated on Easter Day or Easter Sunday...
of 2007. The line includes the Archangel Michael and the fallen angel MorganMorgan-Places:Australia*Morgan, South AustraliaCanada*Morgan, OntarioUnited States*Morgan, California*Morgan, Georgia*Morgan, Minnesota*Morgan, Texas*Morgan, Utah*Morgan, Vermont*Morgan, Wisconsin, a town...
. The 6.5" posable figures include removable helmets, wings, and swords. The high quality collectables were managed by Near Point Toys.