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| |show_name =The Awesomes (T.V. Series) | |||
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| |runtime =22 minutes | |||
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| |executive_producer =Seth Meyers<br>Mike Shoemaker<br>]<br>] | |||
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| |starring = ]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>Seth Meyers<br>]<br>]<br>] | |||
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| |first_aired ={{Start date|2013|08|01}} | |||
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| |num_seasons = 1 | |||
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| '''''The Awesomes''''' is an upcoming animated comedy television series starring ] streamed on ]. The show follows a group of ] who are a part of a once legendary superhero team. Under new leadership, The Awesomes attempt to put themselves back together. Meyers serves as executive producer alongside co-creator Mike Shoemaker and ]. | |||
| The show marks Hulu's second foray into original scripted programming. It premiered online on August 1, 2013. | |||
| ==Character== | |||
| === The Awesomes === | |||
| * Jeremy "Prock" Awesome (voiced by ]) - Jeremy is the new leader of the awesomes. His father is Mr. Awesome. He doesn't have any of his father's power so far, but he's smartest and has the ability to stop time and he's amuned to Dr. Malocchio's hyno eyes. Jeremy has a lawyer and a doctor's degree, but he's always wanted to be superhero. He has a huge crush on Hotwire which is why she's on the team. Prock wears a blue jumpsuit with a black utility belt and has a golden "A" on his crest similar to his father. | |||
| * Muscleman (voiced by ]) - He's Prock's best friend and the strongest of the new The Awesomes. His powers has ] and is invulnerable. Musclemen likes to stay on the positive side of everything which can get a little annoying. He wears sleeveless red tights with black cufinks and socks and also has extremely large amount chest hair. | |||
| * Frantic (Voice by ]) - His power is ]. It's said that he's the third fastest in the world and he can run 500 miles an hour. It's unknown how he got his powers, but his parents thinks he's a good-for-nothing. He's always anxious and in a hurry to the right thing. He also looks up to Prock. He wears yellow and white tights that resemble lightning. | |||
| * Gadget Gal (voiced by ]) - The only original member of The Awesomes. She got old and decided to retire but Prock convinced her to return. Her superpower is Object creation. | |||
| * Impresario (voiced by ]) - He has mother issues. His power is ], but he can only conjure things that involve his mom. His powers come a magic jewel tha he found in the woods. He wears purple and pink tuxedo and an ] hat. | |||
| * Tim (voiced by ]) - He's 11 years old, but his powers level to a 9. Ass the younges to ever be in the Awesome he's extremely gullable. Tim can change his form, but he can only transform into a ], and claims to be stronger than Musclemen. Tim doesn't wear a costume he only wears causal clothing. | |||
| * Hotwire (voiced by ]) - Her background is unknown, so Concierge doesn't trust her. Her power is lighting so she wears a light pink custome similar to Frantic's. | |||
| * Mr. Awesome (voiced by ]) - The founder and original leader of the original Awesomes and the father of Jeremy/Prock. He's 96 years old and powers keeps him from aging but he decided to retire to another planet so he wouldn't be bothered. He wanted Perfect Man to take over, becuase he thinks of him as the "son he never had" (But he does care much for his real son) but Prock volunteered instead plus Perfect Man is an airhead. Mr. Awesome thinks Prock will never be a superhero because of he doesn't have any powers (Prock told his dad that he doesn't have the Time ability anymore.) Mr. Awesome's powers are similar to ]. He has ], speed, flight, super breath, laser vision, and he's invulerable. He wears a red, white, and blue outfit with a red cape and a 100 ton metal "A" on his crest. | |||
| * Perfect Man (voiced by ]) - An arrogant man who thinks he's perfect. His personality is similar to ]. Perfect Man's powers are unknown but it's revealed that he can fly. With his physical appearance it may seem like he's super strong. He wears read tights with gold cape and a ] "P" on his chest. | |||
| === Super Villians === | |||
| * Dr. Malocchio (voiced by ]) - The world's worst super villian. He's been in prison for years he could of escapeD with his hypo powers whenever he wanted but since Mr. Awesome is somehow able resist it he had no need to do so. Now it's up to Prock to stop Dr. Malocchio. | |||
| === Humans === | |||
| * Joyce Mandrake (voiced by ]) - She's from the G.O.O.S.A. (Government Office of Superhero Affairs) and she handles the funding for the Awsomes. Since Mr. Awesome is retired the presdient has stopped all funding. Prock is constantly trying to keep things up to date, but Joyce won't make it easy on him. | |||
| * Concierge (voiced by ]) - He real name is unknown and she's the new secretary of the Awesomes. Concierge was the last one to say: "Not it", so she's foreced to do the job and now she likes it. She doesn't have any powers but yet she goes on every mission that may be because she may have crush on Prock.. Concierge | |||
| ==Production== | |||
| In July 2007, ] gave a script commitment to the series.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sci Fi's Development Slate Delivers Intrepid Mix of Inspired Fantasy, Mythical Adventures and Superpowered Comedy|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2007/07/15/sci-fis-development-slate-delivers-intrepid-mix-of-inspired-fantasy-mythical-adventures-and-superpowered-comedy-24929/20070715scifi03/ |publisher=] |date=2007-10-04 |first=Critic |last=Futon |accessdate=2013-07-30}}</ref> Syfy later passed on making the show, but ] gave it a script commitment in June 2009.<ref name="lat">{{cite news |title=MTV Announces Dynamic Development Slate of Programming Featuring Broad Spectrum of Talent |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2009/06/23/mtv-announces-dynamic-development-slate-of-programming-featuring-broad-spectrum-of-talent-31775/20090623mtv01/ |work=] |date=2007-06-23 |first=Critic |last=Futon |accessdate=2013-07-30}}</ref> After MTV passed, ] gave it a 10 episode, straight to series order in April 2013. |title=Hulu Touts Record Revenue, Original Series At Upfront Presentation.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.deadline.com/2013/04/hulu-newfront-revenue-record-original-series/ |date=2013-04-30 |first=Deadline |last=Team |accessdate=2013-07-30}}</ref> | |||
| ==References== | |||
| {{reflist|2}} | |||
| ==External links== | |||
| *'''' at ] | |||
| * | |||
| *{{IMDb title|2818496|The Awesomes}} | |||
| {{Hulu}} | |||
| ] | ] | ||
Revision as of 23:25, 1 August 2013
2013 American TV series or program| The Awesomes | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by | Seth Meyers Mike Shoemaker |
| Starring | Ike Barinholtz Rachel Dratch Bill Hader Steve Higgins Rashida Jones Taran Killam Bobby Lee Josh Meyers Seth Meyers Paula Pell Emily Spivey Kenan Thompson |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Seth Meyers Mike Shoemaker Lorne Michaels Andrew Singer |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production companies | Broadway Video<Sethmaker Shoemeyers Productions Bento Box Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | Hulu |
| Release | August 1, 2013 (2013-08-01) |
The Awesomes is an upcoming animated comedy television series starring Seth Meyers streamed on Hulu. The show follows a group of superheroes who are a part of a once legendary superhero team. Under new leadership, The Awesomes attempt to put themselves back together. Meyers serves as executive producer alongside co-creator Mike Shoemaker and Lorne Michaels.
The show marks Hulu's second foray into original scripted programming. It premiered online on August 1, 2013.
Character
The Awesomes
- Jeremy "Prock" Awesome (voiced by Seth Meyers) - Jeremy is the new leader of the awesomes. His father is Mr. Awesome. He doesn't have any of his father's power so far, but he's smartest and has the ability to stop time and he's amuned to Dr. Malocchio's hyno eyes. Jeremy has a lawyer and a doctor's degree, but he's always wanted to be superhero. He has a huge crush on Hotwire which is why she's on the team. Prock wears a blue jumpsuit with a black utility belt and has a golden "A" on his crest similar to his father.
- Muscleman (voiced by Ike Barinholtz) - He's Prock's best friend and the strongest of the new The Awesomes. His powers has superhuman strength and is invulnerable. Musclemen likes to stay on the positive side of everything which can get a little annoying. He wears sleeveless red tights with black cufinks and socks and also has extremely large amount chest hair.
- Frantic (Voice by Taran Killam) - His power is superhuman speed. It's said that he's the third fastest in the world and he can run 500 miles an hour. It's unknown how he got his powers, but his parents thinks he's a good-for-nothing. He's always anxious and in a hurry to the right thing. He also looks up to Prock. He wears yellow and white tights that resemble lightning.
- Gadget Gal (voiced by Paula Pell) - The only original member of The Awesomes. She got old and decided to retire but Prock convinced her to return. Her superpower is Object creation.
- Impresario (voiced by Kenan Thompson) - He has mother issues. His power is conjure, but he can only conjure things that involve his mom. His powers come a magic jewel tha he found in the woods. He wears purple and pink tuxedo and an Arabian hat.
- Tim (voiced by Bobby Lee) - He's 11 years old, but his powers level to a 9. Ass the younges to ever be in the Awesome he's extremely gullable. Tim can change his form, but he can only transform into a Sumo Wrester, and claims to be stronger than Musclemen. Tim doesn't wear a costume he only wears causal clothing.
- Hotwire (voiced by Rashida Jones) - Her background is unknown, so Concierge doesn't trust her. Her power is lighting so she wears a light pink custome similar to Frantic's.
- Mr. Awesome (voiced by Steve Higgins) - The founder and original leader of the original Awesomes and the father of Jeremy/Prock. He's 96 years old and powers keeps him from aging but he decided to retire to another planet so he wouldn't be bothered. He wanted Perfect Man to take over, becuase he thinks of him as the "son he never had" (But he does care much for his real son) but Prock volunteered instead plus Perfect Man is an airhead. Mr. Awesome thinks Prock will never be a superhero because of he doesn't have any powers (Prock told his dad that he doesn't have the Time ability anymore.) Mr. Awesome's powers are similar to Superman. He has superhuman strength, speed, flight, super breath, laser vision, and he's invulerable. He wears a red, white, and blue outfit with a red cape and a 100 ton metal "A" on his crest.
- Perfect Man (voiced by ]) - An arrogant man who thinks he's perfect. His personality is similar to Booster Gold. Perfect Man's powers are unknown but it's revealed that he can fly. With his physical appearance it may seem like he's super strong. He wears read tights with gold cape and a cursive "P" on his chest.
Super Villians
- Dr. Malocchio (voiced by Bill Hader) - The world's worst super villian. He's been in prison for years he could of escapeD with his hypo powers whenever he wanted but since Mr. Awesome is somehow able resist it he had no need to do so. Now it's up to Prock to stop Dr. Malocchio.
Humans
- Joyce Mandrake (voiced by Rachel Dratch) - She's from the G.O.O.S.A. (Government Office of Superhero Affairs) and she handles the funding for the Awsomes. Since Mr. Awesome is retired the presdient has stopped all funding. Prock is constantly trying to keep things up to date, but Joyce won't make it easy on him.
- Concierge (voiced by Emily Spivey) - He real name is unknown and she's the new secretary of the Awesomes. Concierge was the last one to say: "Not it", so she's foreced to do the job and now she likes it. She doesn't have any powers but yet she goes on every mission that may be because she may have crush on Prock.. Concierge
Production
In July 2007, Syfy gave a script commitment to the series. Syfy later passed on making the show, but MTV gave it a script commitment in June 2009. After MTV passed, Hulu gave it a 10 episode, straight to series order in April 2013. |title=Hulu Touts Record Revenue, Original Series At Upfront Presentation.
References
- Futon, Critic (2007-10-04). "Sci Fi's Development Slate Delivers Intrepid Mix of Inspired Fantasy, Mythical Adventures and Superpowered Comedy". thefutoncritic.com. Retrieved 2013-07-30.
- Futon, Critic (2007-06-23). "MTV Announces Dynamic Development Slate of Programming Featuring Broad Spectrum of Talent". thefutoncritic.com. Retrieved 2013-07-30.
- Team, Deadline (2013-04-30). http://www.deadline.com/2013/04/hulu-newfront-revenue-record-original-series/. Retrieved 2013-07-30.
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