ReBoot facts for kids
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| Genre | Science fiction Action-adventure |
| Created by | Gavin Blair Ian Pearson Phil Mitchell John Grace |
| Developed by | Lane Raichert (season 1) Martin Borycki (season 2) Dan DiDio (season 3) Ian Pearson, Gavin Blair, and Phil Mitchell (season 4) |
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| Composer(s) | Bob Buckley |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 48 (list of episodes) |
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| Producer(s) | Christopher Brough |
| Running time | 23 minutes |
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| Original network | YTV |
| Picture format | PAL video (printed film) |
| Original release | September 7, 1994 – November 30, 2001 |
ReBoot is a Canadian computer-animated TV series that first aired on YTV from 1994 to 2001. It was made by Vancouver-based companies like Mainframe Entertainment. This show was created by Gavin Blair, Ian Pearson, Phil Mitchell, and John Grace. It was one of the world's very first TV shows made using computer graphics (CGI).
The series tells the exciting stories of a hero named Bob. He is a Guardian who protects a computer system called Mainframe. Bob works with his friends, Enzo and Dot Matrix, to keep Mainframe safe. They face dangers from computer viruses and other threats.
A new version of the show, called ReBoot: The Guardian Code, came out in 2018. It mixed live-action with CGI animation. You could watch it on Netflix and YTV.
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What is ReBoot About?
The show takes place inside a computer system known as Mainframe. This world was chosen because of how computer graphics worked back then. It allowed the characters and places to look blocky and mechanical, which fit the computer theme.
Protecting Mainframe from Viruses
The main story follows Bob, a Guardian, and his friends Enzo and Dot Matrix. They work hard to protect Mainframe from evil computer viruses. The two main villains are Megabyte and Hexadecimal.
The User and Game Cubes
A big part of the story happens when the "User" (the person using the computer) loads a game. A purple cube drops down onto a part of the city. Anyone caught inside this cube becomes a character in the game. They have to try and stop the User from winning. If the User wins, that part of Mainframe is destroyed. The people living there turn into slimy creatures called Nulls.
Meet the Characters
Here are some of the main characters you'll meet in ReBoot:
- Bob – He is Guardian number 452. Bob is the main hero and protector of Mainframe.
- Phong – He is like the wise leader of Mainframe. Phong gives advice and helps Bob defend the system.
- Dot Matrix – She starts out owning a diner and other businesses. Later, she becomes a key leader in Mainframe.
- Enzo Matrix – Dot's younger brother. He looks up to Bob as a hero. As Enzo grows up, he becomes a brave fighter known as Matrix.
- Frisket – A loyal red and yellow dog. He is wild but always listens to Enzo.
- AndrAIa – A game character who becomes Enzo's friend and later his girlfriend. Her name sounds like "AI," which means artificial intelligence.
- Megabyte – A powerful and dangerous computer virus. He is the main bad guy in the series. Megabyte is an "Order Virus." He can even combine with his sister, Hexadecimal, to form an even stronger virus called Gigabyte.
- Hexadecimal – Megabyte's sister. She is a "chaotic" computer virus. Her face changes to show different emotions using masks.
- Mouse – A skilled hacker who works for herself. She helps Dot and Enzo protect Mainframe when Bob is in trouble.
- Hack & Slash – These two are Megabyte's clumsy henchmen. They often provide funny moments. Later, they switch sides and help the heroes.
- Ray Tracer – A web surfer who helps Matrix and Bob get back to Mainframe. He also becomes close with Mouse.
- Mike the TV – A walking television set. He sometimes helps and sometimes causes trouble for the heroes. Mike the TV always talks like a commercial narrator.
Awards and Achievements
ReBoot won many awards for being a great animated show.
- It won Gemini Awards for "Best Animated Program Series" three years in a row (1995, 1996, and 1997).
- The show also received an "Outstanding Technical Achievement Award" in 1996.
- Other awards include the "Award of Excellence" and "Best Animated Program" from the Alliance for Children and Television in 1995.
- It also won a Prix Aurora Award in 1996.
ReBoot was also nominated for other Gemini Awards. These included "Best Children's or Youth Program or Series" in 1998. It also received nominations for its sound in 2002 for episodes like My Two Bobs and Daemon Rising.
Images for kids
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Glitch - Guardian Bob's keytool
See also
In Spanish: ReBoot para niños
