The Mummy: The Animated Series
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| The Mummy: The Animated Series | |
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| Genre | Animation Action Adventure |
| Country of origin |  United States |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | Kids' WB! |
| Original run | September 29, 2001 – June 7, 2003 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | The Mummy Returns |
| Followed by | The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor |
| External links | |
| Official website | |
| IMDb profile | |
| TV.com summary | |
The Mummy: The Animated Series is an animated television series produced by Universal Animation Studios to capitalize on the success of The Mummy.
It premiered on Kids' WB! On the The WB network on September 29, 2001. The characters and plot were derived from the film, but the series could not replicate its success. The poor quality of the animation disappointed fans of the special effects-laden movie. It was retooled and rechristened The Mummy: Secrets of the Medjai for its second season, which began on February 15, 2003. Although the quality is considered to have improved between the first and second seasons, the show failed to find an audience and was cancelled on June 7, 2003. Reruns of the show air on Toon Disney. The entire series has not been released on DVD, but a compilation DVD called The Mummy: Quest for the Lost Scrolls was released October 1, 2002.
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[edit] Storyline
Based loosely on hit movies The Mummy and The Mummy Returns, the O'Connells find themselves being chased around the world by the undead corrupt High Priest, Imhotep, and his lackey, Colin Weasler, while trying to get the Manacle of Osiris off Alex's wrist. This takes their trip across the world, trying to locate the lost scrolls of Thebes, the only things that can remove the manacle. However, the scrolls had to be destroyed to prevent Imhotep from possessing the manacle. Now in the second season, Alex is trained as a Medjai to combat the mummy as well as facing new threats along the way.
[edit] Characters
Alex O'Connell: Aged 11, with a fantastic imagination and boundless curiosity. Alex possesses the best, and sometimes the worst, traits of both parents. Home-schooled by Evy, he knows ancient histories and languages incredibly well for his age. Alex also inherited his father's brashness, sense of humor and adventurous spirit, and frequently these traits will get him into hot water. But just because he has adventuring in his genes doesn't mean that Alex isn't an 11-year old at heart. He is smart and witty, but not cocky or sophisticated. In a dire situation, Alex is often scared and vulnerable (like any 11-year old would be), but overcomes his fears to show the strength of his heroic character. Like a young Rube Goldberg, Alex is also a mechanical whiz. He rigs up unique devices using objects he finds from his environment to get his family out of precarious situations...even situations he's caused himself. Alex also rigs up stuff just for the fun of it, e.g. creating the 1930's equivalent of makeshift skateboards and boogie boards. Alex possesses poise and humor beyond his years, but remains pure kid at heart. He still has kid-relatable problems like homework, lack of friends and issues with mom and dad...he just has to deal with them while being chased by ghouls, gremlins and zombies. As the series progresses, Alex slowly learns how to control a select few of the Manacle's powers through trial and error. But with these low level powers comes an awesome responsibility, one that Alex does not take lightly despite his tender years. Experience teaches Alex there's no greater enemy than Imhotep and that for the good of humanity, the Mummy must be stopped. Alex was voiced by Chris Marquette.
Rick O'Connell: Alex's father. Rick was voiced by John Schneider.
Evy O'Connell: Alex's mother and Rick's wife. Evy was voiced by Grey DeLisle.
Jonathan Carnahan: Alex's uncle, Evy's brother and Rick's brother-in-law. Jonathan was voiced by Tom Kenny.
Ardeth Bey: Leader of the Medjai. Ardeth was voiced by Nicholas Guest.
Imhotep: The title character and the main villain of the series. Many years ago, Imhotep was a priest who wanted to rule the world. So he stole the Manacle of Osiris. When he was about to steal the Scrolls of Thebes, the Pharoah sent his royal guards to capture him and sentence him to be buried alive. Years later, Imhotep was resurrected by Colin Weasler (see below), despite Evy's attempt to destroy him. Imhotep was voiced by Jim Cummings.
Colin Weasler: Imhotep's Renfield-like servant and Evy's co-worker/rival from the museum. In his 20's, Weasler is younger than Evy. He's the type who was always picked on at school (for good reasons) and as a result hides a huge inferiority complex. Driven by blind ambition, Weasler's a liar and a backstabber and jealous of Evy's archaeological fame. Craving power and respect, fame over fortune, it's Weasler who summons up Imhotep in the name of revenge on Evy. But once the Mummy is summoned, Weasler quickly realizes he has gotten way more than he bargained for. He has two options, either serve Imhotep or be his first victim. Weasler wisely chooses the former. Throughout the series, Weasler is the guy who talks tough while he's standing behind Imhotep. As time goes on, Weasler becomes more greedy, believing that if he devotes himself to Imhotep, the Mummy will reward him once he takes over the world. Although Weasler is your typical, annoying, egotistical, self-righteous, cowardly "yes" man to Imhotep, occasionally he's a physical threat to the O'Connells. Weasler's rivalry with Evy is said to be similar to the rivalry between April O'Neil and Vernon Fenwick from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Weasler has also been considered by many fans to be the animated version of Beni Gabor from The Mummy. Weasler was voiced by Michael Reisz.
[edit] Episodes
[edit] Season 1
- A Summoning
- A Candle in the Darkness
- Against the Elements
- The Deep Blue Sea
- Orb of Aten
- Eruption
- The Black Forest
- The Cloud People
- Fear Itself
- The Boy Who Would be King
- Howl
- The Puzzle
- The Maze
[edit] Season 2
- A New Beginning: Part I
- A New Beginning: Part II
- The Dark Medjai
- Like Father, Like Son
- A Fair to Remember
- The Enemy of my Enemy
- The Cold
- Time Before Time
- Spring of Evil
- Old Friends
- Trio
- Just Another Piece of Jewelry
- The Reckoning
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- epguides.com - Titles and Airdates Guide
- ISN Anchor Desk: The Mummy
- Garn's Guides
- The Mummy: The Animated Series - Pazsaz Entertainment Network
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