MetaJets
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Metajets is a Canadian
animated television show
produced by Cookie Jar Entertainment. In Canada, MetaJets premiered in July 2008 on Teletoon
. In South Korea
, this show was first premiered on KBS 1 on January 31, 2009 and on TF1
premiered on October 7, 2009 in France
. This show also premiered in selected territories like Cartoon Network
on July 4, 2010 in the United States
, Studio 23
on July 13, 2010 in the Philippines
, and soon on Disney Channel Asia
premieres in 2011. As of 2010, the entire first season is available to watch instantly on Netflix
.
Johnny is the newest Metajets pilot on the squad and is eager to prove his worth. With his superior flying skills and natural born talent, Johnny's ego can sometimes get the best of him. But when it comes to his team, Johnny is as loyal as they come.
Trey is the most competitive of the bunch, and as the oldest of our four heroes has become a bit of a leader. Trey often has trouble balancing his racing career with his duties as a Metajet pilot, but luckily his teammates are around to keep him focused on the tasks at hand.
Maggie is Captain Strong's daughter and the only female member of the Metajets team, so she feels she has a lot to prove to the boys. She is level-headed and often the voice of reason amongst the team. She has also been flying as long as she can remember and her skills make her a fierce competitor.
Zak loves racing and loves being a Metajet, but what he really loves are video games and music! Zak is the techie of the bunch, always up on the latest gadgets and gear. He absolutely adores his fans and his friends, and would rather be battling it out with Black Cloud sky bandits in the skies than to have to spend a quiet night at home.
Captain Strong is the leader of the Metajets organization, as well as the commissioner of the A.R.C.. At one time Captain Strong was a young pilot recruit himself, and even knew Johnny's father.
General Raven is the leader of the Black Cloud organization, a team of sky bandits who are after total air supremacy. When the time is right General Raven would like to destroy the planet below so that only the airways remain. He is after complete world domination.
Flygirl is sassy, smart and ruthless. She may take orders from General Raven, but she is usually looking out for one person only - herself.
Crusher is a true bully and a jock. He likes to fly in a souped up football helmet. Crusher fights raw and dirty, he is a frightening force in the sky. He is mostly brawn and not much brains.
Not much is known about Viper. His real identity, where he came from - it's all a mystery. Even his true face is hidden from view. One thing that is known about him, he is one of the best pilots there are.
Saul - Leader of the Stunt Hawks who is willing to risk secrets to finish MetaJets.
Kai - A member of the Stunt Hawks.
Deb - A member of the Stunt Hawks.
Ace takes criminal aircraft down with a one two punch combo. First he freezes them with his secret weapon, a Liquid Nitrogen missile, then he delivers the final blow by ramming his jet into them, sending the aircraft exploding into countless pieces of ice!
His jet is boldly adorned with scorching flames, but it's not all about the look. This jet also packs an awesome punch from its secret weapon� a Laser Cannon!
Painted in camouflage from nose to tail this finely tuned machine is also equipped with her unique weapons - Solar Rockets - able to temporarily blind her opponents before rendering them harmless!
Vector is all about sound - from the 15 inch sub woofers in the cockpit to the unique weapon, a Sonic Wave Blast!
Vector's jet is loaded and ready for battle!
Take to the skies in their customized super-sonic jets, competing in ARC races and fighting against the forces of the Black Cloud.
Compete online in Career Mode to unlock new content, or play offline in Practice mode to hone your skills.
This high-paced 3D game will keep you at the edge of your seat with its non-stop action. Buckle up and get ready for launch!
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
animated television show
Cartoon series
A cartoon series is a set of regularly presented animated television programs with a common series title, usually related to one another. These episodes typically share the same characters and a basic theme...
produced by Cookie Jar Entertainment. In Canada, MetaJets premiered in July 2008 on Teletoon
Télétoon (Canadian TV channel)
Télétoon is a Canadian French language Category A specialty channel that specializes in animation programming. Télétoon is owned by Teletoon Canada Inc; a 50/50 partnership between Astral Media and Corus Entertainment...
. In South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
, this show was first premiered on KBS 1 on January 31, 2009 and on TF1
TF1
TF1 is a national French TV channel, controlled by TF1 Group, whose major share-holder is Bouygues. TF1's average market share of 24% makes it the most popular domestic network...
premiered on October 7, 2009 in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. This show also premiered in selected territories like Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
on July 4, 2010 in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, Studio 23
Studio 23
Studio 23 is a Filipino television network owned by the ABS-CBN Corporation. The network is named for its flagship station in Metro Manila, DWAC-TV, which is carried on UHF channel 23...
on July 13, 2010 in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
, and soon on Disney Channel Asia
Disney Channel Asia
Disney Channel Asia, a franchise of Disney Channel, airs in most parts of Southeast Asia.- Programming :Disney Channel Asia airs a variety of shows, aimed particularly at children and teenagers. Most of the programming is similar to the American counterpart with some shows exclusive to the Asian...
premieres in 2011. As of 2010, the entire first season is available to watch instantly on Netflix
Netflix
Netflix, Inc., is an American provider of on-demand internet streaming media in the United States, Canada, and Latin America and flat rate DVD-by-mail in the United States. The company was established in 1997 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, California...
.
Series overview
Dubbed as "NASCAR in the Clouds". The year is 2067 and the world has moved up, literally, to cities in the skies. Fans all over the globe follow their favorite sport, the A.R.C. (Aeronautical Racing Circuit). Four of the world's best A.R.C. pilots are teens Trey, Maggie, Zak and newcomer Johnny. On the track these four care about one thing only, winning. Off the track is a different story. There they become Burner, Foxtrot, Vector and Ace - an elite flying team known as the Metajets. Under the command of Captain Strong, the Metajets transform their lightning fast race jets into battle-ready flyers. The Metajets pilots work together to protect people globally from harm, usually at the hands of the evil General Raven and his Black Cloud organization.Johnny Miller
- Code Name : Ace
- 15
- Voice actor: Jamie Haydon-Devlin
Johnny is the newest Metajets pilot on the squad and is eager to prove his worth. With his superior flying skills and natural born talent, Johnny's ego can sometimes get the best of him. But when it comes to his team, Johnny is as loyal as they come.
Trey Jordan
- Code Name: Burner
- 16
- Voice Actor: Mpho Koaho
Trey is the most competitive of the bunch, and as the oldest of our four heroes has become a bit of a leader. Trey often has trouble balancing his racing career with his duties as a Metajet pilot, but luckily his teammates are around to keep him focused on the tasks at hand.
Maggie Strong
- Code Name: Foxtrot
- 15
- Voice Actress: Katie GriffinKatie GriffinKatie Griffin is a Canadian actress, voice actress, and singer. She is most famous for voicing Alex in Totally Spies! and Sailor Mars in Sailor Moon. She is also the voice of Yoko in Team Galaxy and Laugh-a-Lot Bear in Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-lot and as a plush toy...
Maggie is Captain Strong's daughter and the only female member of the Metajets team, so she feels she has a lot to prove to the boys. She is level-headed and often the voice of reason amongst the team. She has also been flying as long as she can remember and her skills make her a fierce competitor.
Zak Kim
- Code Name: Vector
- 14
- Voice Actor: Scott McCordScott McCordWilliam Scott McCord is a Canadian actor, voice actor, singer and bandleader for the soul/rock pop band . On television he is best known for playing Dan Kuso in Bakugan Battle Brawlers, Owen and Trent in Fresh Animation's Total Drama series.- Animation:* 6teen - Stone* Babar and the Adventures of...
Zak loves racing and loves being a Metajet, but what he really loves are video games and music! Zak is the techie of the bunch, always up on the latest gadgets and gear. He absolutely adores his fans and his friends, and would rather be battling it out with Black Cloud sky bandits in the skies than to have to spend a quiet night at home.
Captain Strong
- Real Name: Captain George Strong
- 41
- Voice Actor: Ivan Sherry
Captain Strong is the leader of the Metajets organization, as well as the commissioner of the A.R.C.. At one time Captain Strong was a young pilot recruit himself, and even knew Johnny's father.
General Raven
- Voice Actor: Steve Cumyn
General Raven is the leader of the Black Cloud organization, a team of sky bandits who are after total air supremacy. When the time is right General Raven would like to destroy the planet below so that only the airways remain. He is after complete world domination.
Fly Girl
- Voice Actress: Athena KarkanisAthena KarkanisAthena Irene Karkanis is a Canadian actress best-known for her role on The Best Years as fictitious Dominican-American actress Dawn Vargaz.-Filmography:*Chappelle's Show .... Caller...
Flygirl is sassy, smart and ruthless. She may take orders from General Raven, but she is usually looking out for one person only - herself.
Crusher
- Voice Actor: David BerniDavid BerniDavid Berni is a Canadian actor and voice actor. He was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is currently the voice of Duck on Almost Naked Animals and Paddy on Scaredy Squirrel...
Crusher is a true bully and a jock. He likes to fly in a souped up football helmet. Crusher fights raw and dirty, he is a frightening force in the sky. He is mostly brawn and not much brains.
Viper
- Voice Actor: Jonathan Koensgen
Not much is known about Viper. His real identity, where he came from - it's all a mystery. Even his true face is hidden from view. One thing that is known about him, he is one of the best pilots there are.
Minor Characters
Tory - Zak's kid sister who's always following him around.Saul - Leader of the Stunt Hawks who is willing to risk secrets to finish MetaJets.
Kai - A member of the Stunt Hawks.
Deb - A member of the Stunt Hawks.
Ace's MetaJet
Ace is the proud owner of his Dad's jet, which was his when he was an important member of Metajets.Ace takes criminal aircraft down with a one two punch combo. First he freezes them with his secret weapon, a Liquid Nitrogen missile, then he delivers the final blow by ramming his jet into them, sending the aircraft exploding into countless pieces of ice!
Burner's MetaJet
Burner is about speed and flash and his Metajet certainly reflects his personality.His jet is boldly adorned with scorching flames, but it's not all about the look. This jet also packs an awesome punch from its secret weapon� a Laser Cannon!
Foxtrot's MetaJet
No mistaking whose jet is Foxtrot's. Growing up around her military father has certainly influenced her Jet.Painted in camouflage from nose to tail this finely tuned machine is also equipped with her unique weapons - Solar Rockets - able to temporarily blind her opponents before rendering them harmless!
Vector's MetaJet
You won't find Vector far away from his tunes, and that also includes his jet.Vector is all about sound - from the 15 inch sub woofers in the cockpit to the unique weapon, a Sonic Wave Blast!
Vector's jet is loaded and ready for battle!
Exclusive games
Metajets: Extreme Turbulence launches you into the skies of the future! In a world where aviation is paramount, young flying aces compete on the Aeronautical Racing Circuit (ARC). The top pilots are part of the elite, undercover Metajets squadron, waging a high stakes battle for air supremacy against the evil Black Cloud brigade.Take to the skies in their customized super-sonic jets, competing in ARC races and fighting against the forces of the Black Cloud.
Compete online in Career Mode to unlock new content, or play offline in Practice mode to hone your skills.
This high-paced 3D game will keep you at the edge of your seat with its non-stop action. Buckle up and get ready for launch!
External links
- MetaJets Official Main Website in (English, French, Spanish & German)
- MetaJets Fan Page at Facebook
- MetaJets at TV.com
- MetaJets Official Website at Sunwoo Entertainment
- MetaJets Official Website at Disney Channel Asia
- MetaJets Official Website at TF1 (French)
- MetaJets Official Website at Korean Broadcasting System (Korean)