SheZow

SheZow
Genre Comedy
Created by Obie Scott Wade
Directed by Gillian Carr
Starring
Theme music composer
  • Christopher Elves
  • Obie Scott Wade
Opening theme "SheZow", vocals by Jeff Gunn and Christopher Elves
Composer(s) Christopher Elves
Country of origin
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 26 (52 segments) (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Obie Scott Wade
  • Loris Kramer Lunsford
  • Jason Netter
  • Gillian Carr
  • Huoi Seong Low
  • Brenda Wooding
Producer(s) Gillian Carr
Running time 22 minutes
Production company(s)
Distributor DHX Media
Broadcast
Original channel
Picture format
Audio format Dolby Pro Logic2
First shown in Australia
Original run 15 December 2012 – 2 November 2013

Shezow is an Australian-Canadian animated television series created by Obie Scott Wade. It features the adventures of a boy who inadvertently inherits the role of a superheroine, which imposes an explicit feminine theme to his costumed appearance and equipment.

It began airing on Network Ten in Australia on 15 December 2012. The series is aimed at children from 6 to 11 years old. Produced by Moody Street Kids and Kickstart Productions, it is distributed by DHX Media, and funded in part by Film Victoria. It was designed by Australian artist Kyla May.

As of December 2013, 52 eleven-minute episodes have been made, which are broadcast in pairs to make one season of 26 half-hour episodes.[1] In a 2013 interview, Wade expressed interest in making a second season.[2]

Synopsis

The series' protagonist, a 12-year-old boy named Guy[3] Hamdon, discovers the superheroine Shezow's power ring (originally worn and used by his late Aunt Agnes) and puts it on. While the power ring does grant him super powers, it was only meant to be worn by a woman, so Guy must wear a female superhero costume while fighting crime.

Cast and characters

Cast and crew

Actors

Cast
Jacquie Brennan Sheila, Tara, Grilla, Null, Madame Curiador
Lyall Brooks Brian Smirk, Tattoosalla, Coldfinger, Mocktopus, Wackerman, Senior Yo-Yo, Count Pussenbite, Aristotle, Mega Monkey, Caped Koala, Crash Thunder, Aristotle, Brouhaha, Dr. Frankenweather, Fibberachee, Maj. Attitude, Manny Ken, Void, Periwinkle, Spit Bubble, Moocher, Pirate Posse, Dudley, Kelli, Captain XL, Mayor Stanley, Link, Sarcazmo, Wishington, Tad, McSniff, Legal Cat
David-Myles Brown Guy/SheZow (in Australia), Moocher, Pirate Posse
Dan Hamill Officer Boxter, Candy Rapper, Le Pigeon, Moocher, Freddie Fartonavich
Matt Hill Maz
Diana Kaarina Kelly
Justin Kennedy Big Chow Slim
Elizabeth Nabben Droosha, Aunt Agnes, Mrs. Creature, Baby Scarington, Uma Thermal
Samuel Vincent Guy/SheZow (in all English-speaking territories outside Australia), SheZap
Cecelia Ramsdale Gal/DudePow, Maizy, Wanda

Development and production

The concept was originally created by Obie Scott Wade as a short film for the Disney Channel's Shorty McShorts' Shorts in 2007.

In a 2013 interview, Wade stated that the inspiration for SheZow was based on his experiences of watching Saturday-morning cartoons and a general love for superheroes. "When I was a kid I watched a show on Saturday mornings called Shazam! ... it was Shazam and Isis and I just thought it would be interesting to see what would happen if he accidentally said 'SHE-zam,' would he get a different costume or become a different hero?" He added that a lot of the facets to SheZow's mythology came about from the women writers on his team. "I asked the women on my team ... what would be a good weakness for a woman superhero and they all said, 'Bad hair!' ... A lot of the gadgets and jokes [for 'SheZow'] came from women."[2]

Broadcast

In the United States, it was added to the schedule lineup of Hub Network on June 1, 2013.[4] In the United Kingdom, the series will be shown on Sky1 on mid-2014[5] It is shown on Eleven and ABC3 in Australia and YTV in Canada.

Reception

The show was considered controversial by several Christian groups for using cross-dressing as a source of humour,[6] with One Million Moms, an affiliate of the American Family Association being one of the groups targeting it.[7] In response, series creator Obie Scott Wade stated, "SheZow is not transgendered. He's a boy, his gender never changes, he's just trapped in a silly costume." He also added that he doesn't find it child-inappropriate at all, because the idea came to him in his youth.[2]

Series overview

Season Episodes Originally aired (Australia) Originally aired (US) DVD release date
Season premiere Season finale Season premiere Season finale Region 1 Region 2 Region 4
Pilot N/A May 4, 2007 N/A
1 26 December 15, 2012 November 2, 2013 June 1, 2013 November 2, 2013 TBA

Episodes

Pilot (2007)

Title Original air date
"SheZow"May 4, 2007

Season 1 (2012–13)

No. Title Written by Original air date
(Australia)		 Original air date
(US)		 US viewers
(millions)
1a"SheZow Happens"Obie Scott WadeDecember 15, 2012June 1, 2013
N/A
1b"Cold Finger"Lazar SaricDecember 15, 2012June 1, 2013
N/A
2a"Makin' Bank"Obie Scott WadeDecember 16, 2012June 8, 2013
N/A
2b"Super Sidekick"Brendan LunoDecember 16, 2012June 8, 2013
N/A
3a"Glamageddon"Tania Lacy & Obie Scott WadeDecember 21, 2012June 15, 2013
N/A
3b"SheZap"Tania Lacy & Obie Scott WadeDecember 21, 2012June 15, 2013
N/A
4a"S.I.C.K. Day"Lazar SaricDecember 22, 2012June 22, 2013
N/A
4b"Stuck Up"Josh HamiltonDecember 22, 2012June 22, 2013
N/A
5a"SheZow Meets DudePow"Keith WagnarDecember 23, 2012July 27, 2013
N/A
5b"ShePhat"Dennis Haley & Marcy BrownDecember 23, 2012July 27, 2013
N/A
6a"Guy and Doll"Becky OvertonDecember 28, 2012June 29, 2013
N/A
6b"Family Tree"Ann AustenDecember 28, 2012June 29, 2013
N/A
7a"Babysitter Jitters"John HardmanDecember 29, 2012August 3, 2013
N/A
7b"No Tattoo 4 U"Obie Scott WadeDecember 29, 2012August 3, 2013
N/A
8a"A Walk in My Heels"Kevin SullivanDecember 30, 2012August 10, 2013
N/A
8b"She-T"Brendan LunoDecember 30, 2012August 10, 2013
N/A
9a"BrouHaHa"Dennis Haley & Marcy BrownJuly 6, 2013August 17, 2013
N/A
9b"Shehicle Pickle"Keith WagnarJuly 6, 2013August 17, 2013
N/A
10a"Momnesia"Josh HamiltonJuly 13, 2013August 24, 2013
N/A
10b"Facsimilady"Denise DownerJuly 13, 2013August 24, 2013
N/A
11a"She Pal"Justin KennedyJuly 20, 2013August 31, 2013
N/A
11b"Le Pigeon"Ray BoseleyJuly 20, 2013August 31, 2013
N/A
12a"In She-D"Kate KnechtelJuly 27, 2013September 7, 20130.146[8]
12b"Fibberachee"Mark FellowsJuly 27, 2013September 7, 20130.146[8]
13a"Sarcazmo the Great"S. Armstrong & S. KrauseAugust 3, 2013September 14, 20130.133[9]
13b"SheSquatch"Carter CrockerAugust 3, 2013September 14, 20130.133[9]
14a"Fortune Kooky"Kevin NemethAugust 10, 2013July 6, 2013
N/A
14b"Black Is the New Pink"Chris CarterAugust 10, 2013July 6, 2013
N/A
15a"Mr. Nice Guy"Eric TruehartAugust 17, 2013July 13, 2013
N/A
15b"Dental Breakdown"Dan Reheuser (story)
Lazar Saric and Obie Scott Wade (teleplay)		August 17, 2013July 13, 2013
N/A
16a"Crash Thunder"Tommy CampbellAugust 24, 2013July 20, 2013
N/A
16b"Meet Dr. Frankenweather"Dan Reheuser (story)
Ray Boseley (teleplay)		August 24, 2013July 20, 2013
N/A
17a"Maz Junior"Dan Reheuser (story)
Becky Overton (teleplay)		August 31, 2013September 21, 20130.177[10]
17b"Uncommon Cold"Brendan LunoAugust 31, 2013September 21, 20130.177[10]
18a"Transformation Overload"Carter CrockerSeptember 7, 2013September 28, 20130.147[11]
18b"Wishington"Ray BoseleySeptember 7, 2013September 28, 20130.147[11]
19a"PSA-Lister"Josh HamiltonSeptember 14, 2013October 5, 20130.140[12]
19b"Friend or Faux"Josh Worth (story)
Carter Crocker, Obie Scott Wade and Josh Worty (teleplay)		September 14, 2013October 5, 20130.140[12]
20a"SheZow for a Day"Brendan LunoSeptember 21, 2013October 12, 20130.185[13]
20b"No Girls Allowed"Ann AustenSeptember 21, 2013October 12, 20130.185[13]
21a"Unplugged"Dan Reheuser (story)
Philip Dalkin (teleplay)		September 28, 2013October 19, 20130.123[14]
21b"Lawn Gone Mad"Obie Scott WadeSeptember 28, 2013October 19, 20130.123[14]
22a"Evil Villains Day"Brendan LunoOctober 5, 2013October 26, 20130.211[15]
22b"Vampire Cats in Zombie Town"Eric TruehartOctober 5, 2013October 26, 20130.211[15]
23a"SheZon's Greetings"Vivian Geffen (story)
Dan Reheuser, Obie Scott Wade & Merriwether Williams		October 12, 2013November 30, 20130.066[16]
23b"Snow Way, Dude!"Doug MacLeodOctober 12, 2013November 30, 20130.066[16]
24a"Hot Rocks"Nate KnetchelOctober 19, 2013November 9, 20130.166[17]
24b"SheZap is Whack"Obie Scott WadeOctober 19, 2013November 9, 20130.166[17]
25a"Missing Link"Ray BoseleyOctober 26, 2013November 16, 20130.102[18]
25b"Null and Void"Brendan LunoOctober 26, 2013November 16, 20130.102[18]
26a"Supernatural History"Ann AustenNovember 2, 2013November 2, 20130.096[19]
26b"DudePow Returns"Keith WagnerNovember 2, 2013November 2, 20130.096[19]

References

  1. ↑ Pitts, Lan (6 June 2013). "Delving Into SHE-ZOW, the Cross-Dressing Superhero Animated Series". http://www.newsarama.com. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Reiher, Andrea (June 1, 2013). "'SheZow' creator talks 'transsexual' criticism, a 'coming out' episode and more". Zap2It. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
  3. ↑ Flint, Joe (May 28, 2013). "Kids' cable channel Hub hopes 'SheZow' has magic touch on ratings". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
  4. ↑ "Breaking News – The Hub Network Unveils 2013–'14 Program Slate with Six New Additions to Join Nine Returning Original Series". TheFutonCritic.com. Retrieved 2013-10-05.
  5. ↑ "'You Go, Girl!' – SheZow set to launch in the UK | So So Gay magazine". Sosogay.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-10-05.
  6. ↑ "Gender-swapping superhero's creator responds to right-wing backlash". Io9.com. 2013-05-28. Retrieved 2013-10-05.
  7. ↑ "One Million Moms Protests Gender-Bending Kids Cartoon 'SheZow'". Christianpost.com. 2013-06-06. Retrieved 2013-10-05.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Pucci, Douglas (September 9, 2013). "The Hub ratings (September 2–8, 2013)". Son of the Bronx. Blogger. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Pucci, Douglas (September 21, 2013). "The Hub ratings (September 9–15, 2013)". Son of the Bronx. Blogger. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Pucci, Douglas (September 28, 2013). "The Hub ratings (September 16–22, 2013)". Son of the Bronx. Blogger. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Pucci, Douglas (October 5, 2013). "The Hub ratings (September 23–29, 2013)". Son of the Bronx. Blogger. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Pucci, Douglas (October 11, 2013). "The Hub ratings (September 30 – October 6, 2013)". Son of the Bronx. Blogger. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Pucci, Douglas (October 18, 2013). "The Hub ratings (October 7–13, 2013)". Son of the Bronx. Blogger. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Pucci, Douglas (October 25, 2013). "The Hub ratings (October 14–20, 2013)". Son of the Bronx. Blogger. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Pucci, Douglas (November 1, 2013). "The Hub ratings (October 21–27, 2013)". Son of the Bronx. Blogger. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Pucci, Douglas (December 6, 2013). "The Hub ratings (November 25 – December 1, 2013)". Son of the Bronx. Blogger. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 Pucci, Douglas (November 15, 2013). "The Hub ratings (November 4–10, 2013)". Son of the Bronx. Blogger. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Pucci, Douglas (November 22, 2013). "The Hub ratings (November 11–17, 2013)". Son of the Bronx. Blogger. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 Pucci, Douglas (November 7, 2013). "The Hub ratings (October 28 – November 3, 2013)". Son of the Bronx. Blogger. Retrieved March 29, 2014.

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