DinoSquad facts for kids
Quick facts for kids DinoSquad |
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| Developed by | Jeffrey Scott |
| Voices of | Benjamin Beck Dana Donlan Nils Haaland Ian Eli Lee Moira Mangiameli Vincent Michael Kelcey Watson |
| Theme music composer | Ron Wasserman |
| Composer(s) | Ron Wasserman |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Andy Heyward Michael Maliani |
| Editor(s) | Robert Brousseau Jo Martin |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company(s) | DIC Entertainment Corporation |
| Distributor | DIC Entertainment |
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| Original network | CBS (KEWLopolis) |
| Picture format | NTSC / 480i |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | November 3, 2007 – December 6, 2008 |
DinoSquad is an American animated TV show. It was made by DIC Entertainment Corporation. The show aired on the KEWLopolis block on CBS. It ran from November 3, 2007, to December 6, 2008.
The story is about five teenagers. Each of them has a special power. They can turn into different dinosaurs. They use these powers to fight a bad guy named Victor Veloci. He wants to change the world back to the time of dinosaurs. He tries to turn humans and animals into new mutant dinosaurs. He also tries to make global warming happen faster.
DinoSquad was one of the last two shows made by DIC. This happened before Cookie Jar Entertainment bought the company.
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What is DinoSquad About?
Five teenagers named Rodger, Max, Caruso, Fiona, and Buzz go on a school trip. They visit some tide pools. While rescuing their dog, Rump, they get covered in a strange goo. This goo is from Victor Veloci. It changes their DNA and gives them the power to turn into dinosaurs!
Their science teacher, Ms. Moynihan, helps them. She is secretly a Velociraptor who looks human. She teaches them how to use their new powers. They must protect Earth from Victor Veloci. Victor is the boss of a company called Raptor Dyne. But he is also a 65-million-year-old Velociraptor himself!
Victor's secret plan is to turn everyone into dinosaurs. He wants to use his special goo for this. He also wants to make the climate like the Mesozoic era. This was the time when dinosaurs ruled the Earth. He tries to catch the Dino Squad when they are in their dinosaur forms. He doesn't know they are actually humans. Luckily, his plans always fail. The world never goes back to the age of dinosaurs. The show takes place in Kittery Point, Maine.
New episodes for Season 2 first came out online. This was on August 4, 2008. They then aired on CBS starting September 13, 2008.
Meet the Dino Squad Members
Here are the main heroes of the Dino Squad:
- Ms. Moynihan (Joanne Moynihan) – She is the team's science teacher. She is a Velociraptor who survived the dinosaur extinction. She can now look like a human. She can talk to the teens using her mind.
- Max (Rolf Maxwell) – Max is an 18-year-old high school senior. He is the leader of the Dino Squad. He is also the captain of the football team. When he transforms, he becomes a Tyrannosaurus. Max is voiced by Ian Eli Lee.
- Caruso (Erwin Caruso) – Caruso is also a high school senior. He cares a lot about being famous and his good looks. Sometimes he can be a bit selfish. But he always helps the team when it matters. He even created his own line of moisturizers! His dinosaur form is a Stegosaurus. Benjamin Beck is his voice actor.
- Fiona (Fiona Flagstaff) – Fiona is the only girl on the team (besides Ms. Moynihan). She loves anything fast, like rollerblades and race cars. She is the team's mechanic. Fiona is a tomboy. Her dinosaur form is a Spinosaurus. Fiona has a younger sister named Terri. Dana Donlan voices Fiona.
- Rodger (Rodger Blair) – Rodger is a very smart high school senior. He likes to play pranks. He is good at inventing gadgets, even if they don't always work perfectly. He helps the team with his clever ideas. His dinosaur form is a Styracosaurus. Rodger is voiced by Kelcey Watson.
- Buzz (Neil Buzmati) – Buzz is 17, then turns 18. He is the youngest member of the team. He can be a bit scared sometimes. But he is brave when the team needs him. He also likes small creatures that others might find "gross," like rats and spiders. His transformed form is a Pteranodon. This is one of the two non-dinosaurs in the squad.
- Rump – Rump is the Dino Squad's playful pet bull terrier. He can also transform into a strange animal. It looks like a mix between a pig and a horse. The team isn't sure what kind of dinosaur his form is. Rump often causes trouble for Caruso.
Other Characters
Friends and Family
- Terri – Terri is Fiona's smart little sister. She sometimes feels jealous of Fiona. She appears in a few episodes. Terri is voiced by Sarah Heinke.
One-Time Characters
- Liam – Liam is a student who appears in one episode.
- Peter – Peter is Veloci's assistant. He only appears in the first episode.
The Bad Guys: Raptor Dyne
- Victor Veloci – Victor Veloci is the main villain of the show. He owns a big company called Raptor Dyne. He wants to change Earth back to how it was millions of years ago. He plans to make dinosaurs the main species again. He uses his special goo for this. He also wants to catch the Dino Squad members in their dinosaur forms. He doesn't know they are human teenagers. His own dinosaur form is a Velociraptor. He and Ms. Moynihan were the only ones who survived the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs.
- Henchman – Many henchmen work for Raptor Dyne. They wear helmets that cover their faces.
Images for kids
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The official logo for the DinoSquad TV series.
