Gargoyles (TV series) facts for kids
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| Genre | Animation Urban fantasy Mythological Science fiction |
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| Composer(s) | Carl Johnson |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 78 (list of episodes) |
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| Producer(s) | Frank Paur, Greg Weisman, Dennis Woodyard, others |
| Editor(s) | Susan Edmunson |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Walt Disney Television Animation Jade Animation (Seasons 1–2) Tama Productions (Seasons 1–2) Nelvana (Season 3) |
| Distributor | Buena Vista Television |
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| Picture format | 480i |
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| Original release | October 24, 1994 – February 15, 1997 |
Gargoyles is an exciting American animated TV show that first aired from 1994 to 1997. It was made by Walt Disney Television. The show is about special creatures called gargoyles. These creatures turn to stone during the day and come alive at night.
The story begins with a group of gargoyles in medieval Scotland. They are magically turned to stone for a thousand years. Then, they wake up in modern-day New York City. They become the city's secret protectors at night. Gargoyles was known for its serious tone and interesting story arcs. It also used ideas from Shakespeare's plays. The show was often compared to other popular animated series like Batman: The Animated Series.
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The Story of Gargoyles
The show tells the tale of a group of gargoyles led by Goliath. In the year 994, they lived in a castle in Scotland. Sadly, most of them were betrayed and killed by humans while they were stone. The remaining gargoyles were put under a magic spell. They would stay frozen in stone until their castle "rose above the clouds."
A thousand years later, in 1994, a rich man named David Xanatos bought the castle. He moved it to the top of his skyscraper in New York City. This act broke the spell, and Goliath and his clan woke up! They had to learn how to live in a completely new world. A kind police officer named Elisa Maza helped them. They soon found themselves in conflict with Xanatos. The series shows how the gargoyles try to fit into modern New York City. They also face many supernatural dangers that threaten them and the world.
Episodes and Seasons
A total of 78 episodes were made for the Gargoyles series. The first two seasons were shown as part of the Disney Afternoon TV block.
First Two Seasons
The first season had 13 episodes. It started with a five-part story that introduced the characters. Most of these episodes were written by Michael Reaves and Brynne Chandler Reaves. The second season was much longer, with 52 episodes. It included a big story arc called "The Gargoyles World Tour." In this part, the main characters traveled all over the world. They met other gargoyles and faced many magical and science fiction dangers. More writers joined the team for this season.
The Final Season
The third and last season was called Gargoyles: The Goliath Chronicles. It aired on ABC on Saturday mornings. For this season, many of the people who made and wrote the show changed. The gargoyles' relationship with the human world also changed a lot in the story.
Voice Actors
The show had many famous voice actors. Several of them had also worked on the Star Trek TV shows. For example, Marina Sirtis and Jonathan Frakes were regular voice actors. They played Deanna Troi and William Riker in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Other Star Trek actors had smaller, repeating roles. These included Michael Dorn (Worf), Kate Mulgrew (Kathryn Janeway), and Nichelle Nichols (Uhura). Some actors like Avery Brooks and LeVar Burton also made guest appearances.
Future Movies
People have thought about making a Gargoyles movie. In 2011, David Elliot and Paul Lovett were hired to write a movie script. Later, in 2018, director Jordan Peele also shared his ideas for a film version with Disney.
Comic Books
The story of Gargoyles also continued in comic books. This allowed fans to enjoy more adventures with their favorite characters.
Slave Labor Graphics Comics
In 2006, a company called Slave Labor Graphics started making new Gargoyles comics. These comics were written by Greg Weisman, who was also a producer for the TV show. He wrote the comics as a direct follow-up to the first two seasons. He chose to tell his own story instead of following the third TV season.
However, in 2008, Disney increased its fees for licensing Gargoyles. Because of this, Slave Labor Graphics stopped making the comics. The last issues were released in 2009.
Joe Books Comics
In 2015, another company called Joe Books Inc. planned to make a "cinestory" comic series. These comics would adapt the TV show's episodes into comic book format. The first volume was meant to cover the first five episodes. However, in 2017, Joe Books Inc. confirmed that the cinestory series was canceled.
Cool Merchandise
Many different products were made for Gargoyles fans. In 1995, Kenner released a series of 22 action figures. They also made two vehicles and a castle playset.
A collectible card game called Gargoyles Stone Warriors Battle Card Game came out in 1994. Other items included more toys, trading cards, stickers, and clothing. There were also books, art supplies, and even kitchen and bathroom items. At one point, a world based on Gargoyles was considered for the video game Kingdom Hearts, but it was not included.
Images for kids
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Cosplayer Ezmeralda Von Katz as Demona with voice actress Marina Sirtis, at Wizard World Des Moines 2017.
See also
In Spanish: Gargoyles para niños
