Wizards: Tales of Arcadia
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Оригинальное название
Season 1
Название
Сезон 1
Премьера сезона
7 августа 2020
Год выпуска
2020
Количество серий
10
Продолжительность сезона
4 часа 0 минут
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Как по волшебству
Spellbound
Сезон 1
Серия 1
7 августа 2020
Творцы истории
History in the Making
Сезон 1
Серия 2
7 августа 2020
Охота на ведьм
Witch Hunt
Сезон 1
Серия 3
7 августа 2020
Дева озера
Lady of the Lake
Сезон 1
Серия 4
7 августа 2020
Королевская битва
Battle Royal
Сезон 1
Серия 5
7 августа 2020
Киллахед. Часть 1
Killahead, Part One
Сезон 1
Серия 6
7 августа 2020
Киллахед. Часть 2
Killahead, Part Two
Сезон 1
Серия 7
7 августа 2020
Подземелье магов
Wizard Underground
Сезон 1
Серия 8
7 августа 2020
Логово дракона
Dragon’s Den
Сезон 1
Серия 9
7 августа 2020
Последний выход
Our Final Act
Сезон 1
Серия 10
7 августа 2020
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This article is about the 2020 computer animated television series. For the 1977 Ralph Bakshi film, see Wizards (film).
| Wizards: Tales of Arcadia | |
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| Genre | Science fantasy |
| Created by |
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| Based on | Characters by Guillermo del Toro and Daniel Kraus |
| Voices of |
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| Composers |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Running time | 23–24 minutes |
| Production companies |
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| Distributor |
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| Release | |
| Original network | Netflix |
| Picture format | HDTV 1080p |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | August 7, 2020 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | 3Below: Tales of Arcadia |
| Followed by | Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans |
Wizards: Tales of Arcadia (or simply Wizards) is an American computer-animated fantasy limited series created by Guillermo del Toro, and produced by DreamWorks Animation Television and Double Dare You Productions. The award-winning series is the third and final installment of the Tales of Arcadia trilogy, following Trollhunters (2016–2018) and 3Below (2018–2019), and was released on August 7, 2020 on Netflix.[1]
The first and only limited series in the Tales of Arcadia franchise, it is a fantasy time travel saga that explores the world’s mythological origins and introduces a new protagonist in Hisirdoux «Douxie» Casperan, a former apprentice to the legendary Merlin who was forgotten for centuries and is now eager to prove his worth as a sorcerer in the eyes of his old master.
Wizards has been acclaimed by critics as a groundbreaking animated series, both for its complex storytelling and high quality animation. Alci Rengifo of Entertainment Voice writes, «…Del Toro wants everyone, even the adults, to get something out of Wizards. This makes it an adventure worth taking, like any great fairy tale.»[2] In 2021, the series won an Annie Award and the Kidscreen Award for «Best New Series,» a category including all live-action and animated programming that year, and was nominated for four Daytime Emmys, including Outstanding Children’s Animated Series.[3][4]
It was followed by a full-length feature film titled Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans, released on July 21, 2021.
Synopsis[edit]
Following the events of Trollhunters and 3Below, Hisirdoux » Douxie» Casperan — who has secretly been the apprentice of Merlin for nine centuries — must recruit the Guardians of Arcadia to travel back in time to the 12th-century’s Camelot. During the journey, the heroes learn why the amulet was built, how Morgana became the Pale Lady, and what events lead up to the Battle of Killahead Bridge.
Production[edit]
Wizards was announced as the third and final series in the Tales of Arcadia trilogy following the release of Trollhunters and 3Below. It was produced by Guillermo del Toro’s Double Dare You alongside DreamWorks Animation for Netflix, with del Toro, Marc Guggenheim, Aaron Waltke, Chad Quandt, and Chad Hammes serving as executive producers. Waltke and Quandt served as head writers and co-showrunners.[1] It was initially set to be released in 2019, but was postponed for August 7, 2020.
Voice cast[edit]
The series features an ensemble cast of voice actors returning from Trollhunters and 3Below, alongside new voice actors.
- Colin O’Donoghue as Douxie Casperan
- David Bradley as Merlin Ambrosius
- Lexi Medrano as Claire Nuñez
- Lena Headey as Morgana le Fay
- James Faulkner as King Arthur/the Green Knight[5]
- Steven Yeun as Steve Palchuk[6]
- Alfred Molina as Archibald «Archie» the Cat-Dragon[5]
- John Rhys-Davies as Sir Galahad[5]
- Rupert Penry-Jones as Sir Lancelot
- Emile Hirsch as Jim Lake Jr.
- Kelsey Grammer as Blinky Galadrigal
- Mark Hamill as Dictatious Galadrigal
- Stephanie Beatriz as Callista/Deya the Deliverer and Nimue/Lady of the Lake
- Angel Lin as Nari of the Eternal Forest
- Clancy Brown as Gunmar the Black/Skullcrusher
- Darin De Paul as Bular the Butcher, son of Gunmar
- Diego Luna as Crown Prince Krel Tarron
- Tom Kenny as Dadblank
- Piotr Michael as Skrael and Bellroc’s male voice
- Charlie Saxton as Tobias «Toby» Domzalski
- Fred Tatasciore as AAARRRGGHH!!!
- Brian Blessed as Charlemagne the Devourer/Charlie
- Victor Raider-Wexler as Vendel
- Rodrigo Blaas as Gnome Chompsky[5]
- Kay Bess as Bellroc’s female voice
Episodes[edit]
Reception[edit]
The series has a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.[7] According to Guillermo del Toro, Wizards: Tales of Arcadia was in the Top Ten most streamed series worldwide on Netflix during the week it premiered, drawing more viewers than all other live-action and animated content at that time.[8] As reported by Screen Rant, Wizards was rated the best new Netflix Original Kids’ Series released in 2020, according to IMDb.[9]
Drew Taylor of Collider writes, «Everything about the world is fully realized with incredible detail… it really looks exceptional, and as the culmination of the franchise so far, it is hard to top.»[10] In his Decider review, John Serba of The New York Post writes the show excels in «…classical myths reimagined with modern sensibilities, with vivid animation, crisp comedy and a muscular, but not too heavy, sense of drama. Del Toro’s hand guides the series into creative avenues without ever being off the rails.»[11]
Rafael Motamayor of The Observer applauded the series for its bold deconstruction of Arthurian myth, which it uses to explore difficult themes like prejudice, ideological war, and racism. In his essay, he compares the series to del Toro’s films such as The Shape of Water, with Douxie and the other heroes observing firsthand how history can be rewritten into false legends at the expense of the oppressed magical creatures Arthur and his knights seek to slay.[12]
In Wizards, we actually go back in time and see how things are distorted to fit an image of the past that doesn’t track with reality. While Arthur is a xenophobic despot, Morgana is painted as a tragic figure who fights to defend those who can’t defend themselves, and Arthur nearly kills her for it… Whether it’s Kennedy’s «Camelot» or King Arthur’s, del Toro knows that «the good old days» are really about the promise of a bright and prosperous future, a promise that often comes at the expense of people demonized as «monsters» but who nonetheless make the kingdom a place worth living in.
Rafael Motamayor, The Observer[12]
In 2021, Wizards won the Kidscreen Award for «Best New Series,» a category including all live-action and animated programming that year.[13][4] It was nominated for four Emmys, including Outstanding Children’s Animated Series, and won «Outstanding Main Title for a Daytime Animated Program.» It was also nominated for a Golden Reel Award for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing, and has received an Annie Award in the category of Best Voice Acting and a nomination in Best FX.[14]
Accolades[edit]
Follow-up[edit]
On August 7, 2020, following the premiere of Wizards, it was announced the Tales of Arcadia trilogy would be concluded with a full-length feature film titled Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans, set to be released on Netflix on July 21, 2021.[16]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Holloway, Daniel (2020-07-07). «‘Wizards,’ Final Chapter in Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Tales of Arcadia’ Trilogy, Sets Premiere Date». Variety. Retrieved 2020-07-07.
- ^ Rengifo, Alci (2020-07-10). «‘Wizards: Tales of Arcadia’ Continues Guillermo del Toro’s Animated Epic With Great Action and Big Heart». Entertainment Voice. Retrieved 2020-07-10.
- ^ «Kidscreen Awards 2021 winners».
- ^ a b Dickson, Jeremy (2020-07-10). «Who’s up for a Kidscreen Award?». Kidscreen. Retrieved 2020-11-23.
- ^ a b c d Milligan, Mercedes (July 7, 2020). «Final Chapter of del Toro Trilogy ‘Wizards: Tales of Arcadia’ Enchants Netflix Aug. 7». Animation Magazine. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
- ^ «TROLLHUNTERS Interview: Marc Guggenheim, From Epic to Epic más grande». Animation Scoop. 2018-05-18. Retrieved 2018-05-30.
- ^ «‘Wizards,’ Final Chapter in Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Tales of Arcadia’ Trilogy, Sets Premiere Date». Rotten Tomatoes. 2020-07-07.
- ^ del Toro, Guillermo (2020-07-10). «‘Twitter». Twitter. Retrieved 2020-07-10.
- ^ Persaud, Christine (2020-11-11). «The 10 Best New Netflix Original Kids’ Series Released In 2020, According To IMDb». Screen Rant. Retrieved 2021-01-07.
- ^ Taylor, Drew (2020-07-07). «‘Wizards’ Review: Netflix’s ‘Trollhunters’ Conclusion Is a Blast from the Past». Collider. Retrieved 2020-07-14.
- ^ «Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Wizards: Tales of Arcadia’ on Netflix, the Latest Continuation of Guillermo del Toro’s Animated Saga». New York Post Decider. August 15, 2020.
- ^ a b Motamayor, Rafael (2020-10-31). «Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Wizards: Tales of Arcadia’ Cuts Down the Myth of King Arthur». The Observer. Retrieved 2021-01-07.
- ^ «Kidscreen Awards 2021 winners».
- ^ Giardina, Carolyn (2021-03-01). «‘Sound of Metal,’ ‘News of the World’ Lead Sound Editors’ Golden Reel Awards Feature Nominations». The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ^ «Annie Awards Nominees». Variety. 3 March 2021. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ «Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans’ Movie Scheduled for 2021». Variety. August 7, 2020.
External links[edit]
- Wizards: Tales of Arcadia at Netflix
- Wizards: Tales of Arcadia at IMDb
This article is about the 2020 computer animated television series. For the 1977 Ralph Bakshi film, see Wizards (film).
| Wizards: Tales of Arcadia | |
|---|---|
|
|
| Genre | Science fantasy |
| Created by |
|
| Based on | Characters by Guillermo del Toro and Daniel Kraus |
| Voices of |
|
| Composers |
|
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
|
| Running time | 23–24 minutes |
| Production companies |
|
| Distributor |
|
| Release | |
| Original network | Netflix |
| Picture format | HDTV 1080p |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | August 7, 2020 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | 3Below: Tales of Arcadia |
| Followed by | Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans |
Wizards: Tales of Arcadia (or simply Wizards) is an American computer-animated fantasy limited series created by Guillermo del Toro, and produced by DreamWorks Animation Television and Double Dare You Productions. The award-winning series is the third and final installment of the Tales of Arcadia trilogy, following Trollhunters (2016–2018) and 3Below (2018–2019), and was released on August 7, 2020 on Netflix.[1]
The first and only limited series in the Tales of Arcadia franchise, it is a fantasy time travel saga that explores the world’s mythological origins and introduces a new protagonist in Hisirdoux «Douxie» Casperan, a former apprentice to the legendary Merlin who was forgotten for centuries and is now eager to prove his worth as a sorcerer in the eyes of his old master.
Wizards has been acclaimed by critics as a groundbreaking animated series, both for its complex storytelling and high quality animation. Alci Rengifo of Entertainment Voice writes, «…Del Toro wants everyone, even the adults, to get something out of Wizards. This makes it an adventure worth taking, like any great fairy tale.»[2] In 2021, the series won an Annie Award and the Kidscreen Award for «Best New Series,» a category including all live-action and animated programming that year, and was nominated for four Daytime Emmys, including Outstanding Children’s Animated Series.[3][4]
It was followed by a full-length feature film titled Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans, released on July 21, 2021.
Synopsis[edit]
Following the events of Trollhunters and 3Below, Hisirdoux » Douxie» Casperan — who has secretly been the apprentice of Merlin for nine centuries — must recruit the Guardians of Arcadia to travel back in time to the 12th-century’s Camelot. During the journey, the heroes learn why the amulet was built, how Morgana became the Pale Lady, and what events lead up to the Battle of Killahead Bridge.
Production[edit]
Wizards was announced as the third and final series in the Tales of Arcadia trilogy following the release of Trollhunters and 3Below. It was produced by Guillermo del Toro’s Double Dare You alongside DreamWorks Animation for Netflix, with del Toro, Marc Guggenheim, Aaron Waltke, Chad Quandt, and Chad Hammes serving as executive producers. Waltke and Quandt served as head writers and co-showrunners.[1] It was initially set to be released in 2019, but was postponed for August 7, 2020.
Voice cast[edit]
The series features an ensemble cast of voice actors returning from Trollhunters and 3Below, alongside new voice actors.
- Colin O’Donoghue as Douxie Casperan
- David Bradley as Merlin Ambrosius
- Lexi Medrano as Claire Nuñez
- Lena Headey as Morgana le Fay
- James Faulkner as King Arthur/the Green Knight[5]
- Steven Yeun as Steve Palchuk[6]
- Alfred Molina as Archibald «Archie» the Cat-Dragon[5]
- John Rhys-Davies as Sir Galahad[5]
- Rupert Penry-Jones as Sir Lancelot
- Emile Hirsch as Jim Lake Jr.
- Kelsey Grammer as Blinky Galadrigal
- Mark Hamill as Dictatious Galadrigal
- Stephanie Beatriz as Callista/Deya the Deliverer and Nimue/Lady of the Lake
- Angel Lin as Nari of the Eternal Forest
- Clancy Brown as Gunmar the Black/Skullcrusher
- Darin De Paul as Bular the Butcher, son of Gunmar
- Diego Luna as Crown Prince Krel Tarron
- Tom Kenny as Dadblank
- Piotr Michael as Skrael and Bellroc’s male voice
- Charlie Saxton as Tobias «Toby» Domzalski
- Fred Tatasciore as AAARRRGGHH!!!
- Brian Blessed as Charlemagne the Devourer/Charlie
- Victor Raider-Wexler as Vendel
- Rodrigo Blaas as Gnome Chompsky[5]
- Kay Bess as Bellroc’s female voice
Episodes[edit]
Reception[edit]
The series has a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.[7] According to Guillermo del Toro, Wizards: Tales of Arcadia was in the Top Ten most streamed series worldwide on Netflix during the week it premiered, drawing more viewers than all other live-action and animated content at that time.[8] As reported by Screen Rant, Wizards was rated the best new Netflix Original Kids’ Series released in 2020, according to IMDb.[9]
Drew Taylor of Collider writes, «Everything about the world is fully realized with incredible detail… it really looks exceptional, and as the culmination of the franchise so far, it is hard to top.»[10] In his Decider review, John Serba of The New York Post writes the show excels in «…classical myths reimagined with modern sensibilities, with vivid animation, crisp comedy and a muscular, but not too heavy, sense of drama. Del Toro’s hand guides the series into creative avenues without ever being off the rails.»[11]
Rafael Motamayor of The Observer applauded the series for its bold deconstruction of Arthurian myth, which it uses to explore difficult themes like prejudice, ideological war, and racism. In his essay, he compares the series to del Toro’s films such as The Shape of Water, with Douxie and the other heroes observing firsthand how history can be rewritten into false legends at the expense of the oppressed magical creatures Arthur and his knights seek to slay.[12]
In Wizards, we actually go back in time and see how things are distorted to fit an image of the past that doesn’t track with reality. While Arthur is a xenophobic despot, Morgana is painted as a tragic figure who fights to defend those who can’t defend themselves, and Arthur nearly kills her for it… Whether it’s Kennedy’s «Camelot» or King Arthur’s, del Toro knows that «the good old days» are really about the promise of a bright and prosperous future, a promise that often comes at the expense of people demonized as «monsters» but who nonetheless make the kingdom a place worth living in.
Rafael Motamayor, The Observer[12]
In 2021, Wizards won the Kidscreen Award for «Best New Series,» a category including all live-action and animated programming that year.[13][4] It was nominated for four Emmys, including Outstanding Children’s Animated Series, and won «Outstanding Main Title for a Daytime Animated Program.» It was also nominated for a Golden Reel Award for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing, and has received an Annie Award in the category of Best Voice Acting and a nomination in Best FX.[14]
Accolades[edit]
Follow-up[edit]
On August 7, 2020, following the premiere of Wizards, it was announced the Tales of Arcadia trilogy would be concluded with a full-length feature film titled Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans, set to be released on Netflix on July 21, 2021.[16]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Holloway, Daniel (2020-07-07). «‘Wizards,’ Final Chapter in Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Tales of Arcadia’ Trilogy, Sets Premiere Date». Variety. Retrieved 2020-07-07.
- ^ Rengifo, Alci (2020-07-10). «‘Wizards: Tales of Arcadia’ Continues Guillermo del Toro’s Animated Epic With Great Action and Big Heart». Entertainment Voice. Retrieved 2020-07-10.
- ^ «Kidscreen Awards 2021 winners».
- ^ a b Dickson, Jeremy (2020-07-10). «Who’s up for a Kidscreen Award?». Kidscreen. Retrieved 2020-11-23.
- ^ a b c d Milligan, Mercedes (July 7, 2020). «Final Chapter of del Toro Trilogy ‘Wizards: Tales of Arcadia’ Enchants Netflix Aug. 7». Animation Magazine. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
- ^ «TROLLHUNTERS Interview: Marc Guggenheim, From Epic to Epic más grande». Animation Scoop. 2018-05-18. Retrieved 2018-05-30.
- ^ «‘Wizards,’ Final Chapter in Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Tales of Arcadia’ Trilogy, Sets Premiere Date». Rotten Tomatoes. 2020-07-07.
- ^ del Toro, Guillermo (2020-07-10). «‘Twitter». Twitter. Retrieved 2020-07-10.
- ^ Persaud, Christine (2020-11-11). «The 10 Best New Netflix Original Kids’ Series Released In 2020, According To IMDb». Screen Rant. Retrieved 2021-01-07.
- ^ Taylor, Drew (2020-07-07). «‘Wizards’ Review: Netflix’s ‘Trollhunters’ Conclusion Is a Blast from the Past». Collider. Retrieved 2020-07-14.
- ^ «Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Wizards: Tales of Arcadia’ on Netflix, the Latest Continuation of Guillermo del Toro’s Animated Saga». New York Post Decider. August 15, 2020.
- ^ a b Motamayor, Rafael (2020-10-31). «Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Wizards: Tales of Arcadia’ Cuts Down the Myth of King Arthur». The Observer. Retrieved 2021-01-07.
- ^ «Kidscreen Awards 2021 winners».
- ^ Giardina, Carolyn (2021-03-01). «‘Sound of Metal,’ ‘News of the World’ Lead Sound Editors’ Golden Reel Awards Feature Nominations». The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ^ «Annie Awards Nominees». Variety. 3 March 2021. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ «Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans’ Movie Scheduled for 2021». Variety. August 7, 2020.
External links[edit]
- Wizards: Tales of Arcadia at Netflix
- Wizards: Tales of Arcadia at IMDb