Atlantis High facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Atlantis High |
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| Created by | Raymond Thompson |
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| Theme music composer | Raymond Thompson |
| Opening theme | "Sunset Cove" The Tommy Loungerillo Orchestra |
| Ending theme | "Sunset Cove" The Tommy Loungerillo Orchestra |
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| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Raymond Thompson |
| Producer(s) | Debra Kelleher-Smith |
| Cinematography | Sean O'Donnell |
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| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 25 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Cloud 9 Screen Entertainment Group |
| Distributor | Cumulus Distribution |
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| Original network | Channel 5 (UK) |
| Original release | 8 September 2001 – 2 March 2002 |
Atlantis High is a fun TV show made for teenagers. It was filmed in New Zealand. The show aired in the United Kingdom on Channel 5 from September 2001 to March 2002. Atlantis High is a mix of a teen comedy and a drama. It also makes fun of (or "spoofs") other TV shows like soap operas.
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What is Atlantis High About?
The story follows a 16-year-old boy named Giles Gordon (Michael Wesley-Smith). He moves to a town called Sunset Cove. This town looks perfect with constant sunshine and beautiful people. But Giles soon finds out it's not so normal.
Life at Atlantis High School
Giles starts at Atlantis High School. He quickly learns that Sunset Cove is full of surprises. The town has secret agents, aliens, and students with blue hair and pointy ears! Everyone seems a bit strange. Sometimes, people even turn into superheroes or other funny characters.
Meet the Characters
The show has many interesting characters. Here are some of the main ones you'll meet.
Main Characters
- Michael Wesley-Smith as Giles: Giles Gordon is new to Sunset Cove. He feels like an outsider at Atlantis High. He soon likes Octavia and becomes friends with Jet and Beanie.
- Robyn Malcolm as Violet: Violet Profusion is the tricky principal of Atlantis High. She is always planning something.
- Ken Blackburn as Mr. Dorsey: He is the science teacher at Atlantis High. Secretly, he is an alien. He is searching for the lost city of Atlantis to help his own kind.
- Ray Henwood as Commander Vermont: He leads the military in Sunset Cove. He knows about the aliens. Commander Vermont has a secret past with his wife and Dorothy.
- Loren Horsley as Sabrina: She is the most popular girl at Atlantis High. Sabrina will do anything to stay on top.
- Elizabeth McGlinn as Octavia: Octavia Vermont works as a secret agent. Her boss is named Q. She and Giles have a complicated relationship.
- Todd Emerson as Beanie: He is a strange student with big ears. Beanie's memories seem to be missing. His past is one of the show's big mysteries.
- Lucy Gamble as Sophie: Many people think Sophie May is a bit crazy. She says a "poltergeist" haunts her. She first likes Antony, but her feelings change later.
- Lee Donoghue as Josh: Josh Montana is rich and a bit full of himself. He is the jock at Atlantis High. Secretly, he is the Silver Lining, a superhero in Sunset Cove.
- Laura Wilson as Jet: Jet has blue hair and loves conspiracy theories. She is an outsider at Atlantis High. She becomes good friends with Giles and Beanie.
- Victoria Spence as Antonia / Antony: Giles notices that Antonia and Antony seem to be the same person. Antonia is very girly. Antony is an "angry young man." Antony leaves, and Antonia helps Mr. Dorsey.
- Joanne Mildenhall as Dorothy: She is Giles' mother. She moved to Sunset Cove with Giles and Grandpa. Dorothy often doesn't approve of Giles. She doesn't remember parts of her past or her link to the Vermonts.
- Richard Lambeth as Coach Shane: He is the sports coach at Atlantis High. He thinks a lot about himself. He sometimes helps Josh.
Other Characters You'll See
- Miriama Smith as Vita: She is the school secretary. Vita gets annoyed by Violet. She also likes Coach Shane.
- Bevin Linkhorn as Don: Don is the school's odd janitor. He often gets caught up in the strange things happening at school.
- Jane Waddell as Mrs. Vermont: She is Commander Vermont's wife and Octavia's mother. She always wears a wig. She shares a secret past with the Commander and Dorothy.
- James Ordish as Inner Child: This is Giles' inner child. He gives Giles advice, even when Giles doesn't ask for it.
- Brian Sergent as Mr. Quentin / Q: He is Octavia's mysterious boss. His real plans are not clear.
- Martyn Sanderson as Grandpa: Grandpa Gordon is Giles' grandfather. He moves to Sunset Cove with Giles and Dorothy. Grandpa knows more than he lets on.
- Megan Alatini as Dr. Leggz: She is a therapist in Sunset Cove. Giles and others go to her for help with their problems.
- Tom McCrory as Lew Siffer: Lew seems to be in charge of many businesses in Sunset Cove. He often works with Violet Profusion.
- Sam Husson as Vortex: Vortex is an alien. He is in the flying saucer that Mr. Dorsey talks to.
- Lyndee-Jane Rutherford as Nebula: Nebula is another alien in the flying saucer.
- Des Morgan as Xeron: Xeron is the third alien in the flying saucer.
- Brian Childs as Elvis: Elvis is often seen around Sunset Cove.
How Atlantis High Was Made
Atlantis High was made by Cloud 9 Screen Entertainment. This company is from Britain but is based in New Zealand. The show started being made in 2000. It was filmed in Wellington, New Zealand.
Where and When It Aired
The TV channel Channel 5 in the United Kingdom ordered the series. They originally planned for 52 episodes. The show aired in the UK starting in 2001. Even though it was filmed in New Zealand, it was never shown on New Zealand's TV3 channel.
