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MetaJets
MetaJets.jpg
Canadian teaser poster
Genre
Created by
  • Peter M. Lenkov
  • David Wolkove
Directed by
  • Paul Hunt
  • Yong-Ho Kim
Voices of
  • Jamie Haydon-Devlin
  • Scott McCord
  • Katie Griffin
  • Mpho Koaho
  • Steve Cumyn
  • Ivan Sherry
  • Athena Karkanis
  • David Berni
  • Jonathan Koensgen
Composer(s)
  • Brian Pickett
  • Graeme Cornies
  • James Chapple
  • David Kelly
Country of origin Canada
South Korea
United States
United Kingdom
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 40
Production
Producer(s)
  • Ria Westaway
  • Jane Crawford
Running time 22 minutes
Production company(s) Cookie Jar Group
Sunwoo Entertainment
Release
Original network Teletoon
Picture format HDTV 1080i
Audio format Surround
Original release October 3, 2010 (2010-10-03) – July 3, 2011 (2011-07-03)

MetaJets is an exciting animated TV show that brings together action and adventure. It was made by companies from Canada, South Korea, America, and the United Kingdom. The main producers were Cookie Jar Group and Sunwoo Entertainment.

Where to Watch MetaJets

MetaJets first took flight in Canada on October 3, 2010, on the Teletoon channel. But it actually premiered earlier in South Korea! It started there on January 31, 2009, on KBS1.

The show also aired in other countries. In France, it began on TF1 on October 7, 2009. American viewers could catch it on Cartoon Network starting July 4, 2010. In the Philippines, it was shown on Studio 23 from July 13, 2010. Later, in 2011, it came to Clan in Spain and Disney Channel Asia. For a while, you could even watch the entire first season on Netflix!

Meet the MetaJets Characters

The show features a team of brave pilots and their enemies. Here are the main characters you'll meet:

The MetaJets Team

  • Johnny Miller (Code Name: Ace): Johnny is 15 years old. He joined the ARC racing tournament after George Strong invited him. During a race, he discovered the secret MetaJets team. When their base was attacked, Johnny bravely joined the fight. He even saved a teammate by taking a hit for them! After this, George asked Johnny to become a MetaJets agent. His voice actor is Jamie Haydon-Devlin.
  • Trey Jordan (Code Name: Burner): Trey is 16 and already a champion ARC racer. He is also a skilled MetaJets agent. His voice actor is Mpho Koaho.
  • Maggie Strong (Code Name: Foxtrot): Maggie is 15 years old. She is an ARC racer and the daughter of George Strong, the MetaJets leader. Her voice actress is Katie Griffin.
  • Zachary Kim (Code Name: Vector): Known as Zak, he is 14 years old. Zak was a top-10 ARC racer in the previous season. His voice actor is Scott McCord.
  • Captain George Strong: At 41, Captain Strong is the leader of the MetaJets team. He is also the chairman of the Aerial Racing Circuit (ARC). His voice actor is Ivan Sherry.
  • Jack Miller: Johnny Miller's father. He went missing nine years ago after a war against the Black Clouds. His code name was Ice Storm.

The Black Cloud Villains

  • General Raven: Raven used to be a top ARC racer, but he was banned for life after causing a dangerous crash. Now, as the leader of the Black Cloud, he wants revenge on Captain Strong and the ARC. He often tries to stop the MetaJets. His voice actor is Steve Cumyn.
  • Fly Girl: A pilot who flies for the Black Cloud. Her voice actress is Athena Karkanis.
  • Crusher: Another Black Cloud fighter jet pilot. His voice actor is David Berni.
  • Viper: A Black Cloud fighter jet pilot who often works with General Raven. His voice actor is Jonathan Koensgen.

Awesome Vehicles

Both the MetaJets team and the Black Cloud have cool vehicles they use for racing and fighting!

MetaJets Vehicles

  • Ace's Metajet: This jet originally belonged to Johnny's father. George gave it to Johnny when he became a MetaJets agent. It has a special weapon system that uses liquid nitrogen.
  • Burner's Metajet: This jet is equipped with a powerful laser weapon.
  • Foxtrot's Metajet: Maggie's jet uses a solar weapon, powered by the sun.
  • Vector's Metajet: Zak's jet has a sonic weapon that uses sound waves.
  • ARC-1: This is the main headquarters and flagship for the MetaJets team. It's like their flying base!

Black Cloud Vehicles

  • Black Cloud Airship (also known as Raven's Nest): This huge airship is the main base and flagship for General Raven and the Black Cloud.
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