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| Genre | Action Adventure Science fantasy Comedy-drama |
| Created by | Rob Travalino Kevin Mowrer |
| Directed by | George Samilski J. Falconer Steve Ball |
| Voices of | Kathleen Barr Garry Chalk Trevor Devall Matt Hill Scott McNeil Mark Oliver Lee Tockar Lenore Zann |
| Theme music composer | Robert Buckley |
| Country of origin | Canada United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 39 (list of episodes) |
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| Producer(s) | Asaph Fipke Chuck Johnson |
| Running time | 22-30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | ApolloScreen Filmproduktion Nerd Corps Entertainment The Story Hat Alliance Atlantis |
| Distributor | Alliance Atlantis |
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| Original network | CBC (Canada) Jetix (US) |
| Original release | October 23, 2004 – December 23, 2006 |
Dragon Booster is an exciting Canadian-American animated TV show. It was made by Rob Travalino and Kevin Mowrer. The show first aired on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) from October 23, 2004, to December 23, 2006. It was the first series produced by Nerd Corps Entertainment. The story is about a young stable boy named Artha Penn. He is chosen by a legendary dragon called Beaucephalis, or "Beau" for short. Artha becomes the Dragon Booster, a hero who must protect the world. His mission is to stop a big war between dragons and humans. He also needs to unite them forever.
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Story of Dragon Booster
The series takes place in a future world called Dragon City. In this world, humans and dragons live together. However, they are often in conflict. Long ago, there was a terrible war between humans and dragons. The show's main goal is to prevent this war from happening again.
The Dragon Booster's Role
Artha Penn is just a regular stable boy. But fate chooses him to be the Dragon Booster. This is a special hero who rides Beau, the golden dragon. Beau is the most powerful dragon. The Dragon Booster's job is to bring peace. He must unite all dragon and human races. This is a very big responsibility for a young hero.
The Main Conflict
The biggest threat is Word Paynn. He is a powerful and evil character. Word Paynn wants to start the Dragon-Human war again. He tries to control all dragons and humans. Artha, as the Dragon Booster, must stop him. He uses his skills and Beau's power to fight against evil.
Dragon City and Its Races
Dragon City is home to many different dragon and human races. Each race has unique abilities. They also have different colors and powers.
- Gold Dragons: These are the most powerful and rare. Beau is a gold dragon.
- Red Dragons: Known for their strength and fire.
- Blue Dragons: Fast and agile, often used for scouting.
- Green Dragons: Strong and good at defense.
- Black Dragons: Often associated with dark powers.
These races often have rivalries. The Dragon Booster tries to bring them all together.
Main Characters
The show features a group of brave heroes and cunning villains.
Artha Penn / Dragon Booster
Artha is the main hero of the story. He is a kind and brave stable boy. When he rides Beau, he transforms into the Dragon Booster. He wears special armor and gains amazing powers. Artha learns to control his new abilities. He also learns to lead others. His main goal is to protect his friends and save Dragon City.
Beaucephalis (Beau)
Beau is the legendary golden dragon. He is very powerful and wise. Beau chooses Artha to be his rider. He helps Artha in every battle. Beau is loyal and strong. He is the key to stopping the war.
Moordryd Paynn
Moordryd is Artha's rival. He is the son of Word Paynn. Moordryd often competes with Artha. He sometimes works with his father. But deep down, Moordryd struggles with doing what is right. He has a black dragon named Decepshun.
Word Paynn
Word Paynn is the main villain. He is a very smart and dangerous man. He wants to control Dragon City. He plans to restart the ancient war. Word Paynn uses dark magic and technology. He tries to defeat the Dragon Booster.
Other Key Characters
- Kitt Wonn: A skilled dragon rider and Artha's friend. She is very agile and smart.
- Lance Penn: Artha's older brother. He is a talented mechanic. Lance helps Artha with his gear and strategies.
- Pyrrah: A mysterious and powerful dragon rider. She has a strong connection to the ancient dragons.
Themes of the Show
Dragon Booster explores several important ideas.
Friendship and Loyalty
The show highlights the importance of friends. Artha relies on his friends. They help him face challenges. Beau and Artha's bond is also a big part of the story. It shows how loyalty can make you strong.
Good Versus Evil
This is a classic theme in the series. Artha and his allies fight against Word Paynn's evil plans. The show teaches about making good choices. It also shows the consequences of bad actions.
Unity and Peace
A major message is about bringing people together. The Dragon Booster's mission is to unite humans and dragons. This teaches that working together is better than fighting. It promotes understanding between different groups.
Production and Animation
Dragon Booster was known for its unique animation style. It was one of the first shows produced by Nerd Corps Entertainment. The animation used CGI. This gave the dragons and action scenes a distinct look. The show aired for three seasons. It had a total of 39 episodes. Each episode was about 22-30 minutes long.
See also
In Spanish: Dragon Booster para niños
