Skyland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Skyland
Genre	Action-adventure Drama Science fiction
Created by	Emmanuel Gorinstein Alexandre de La Patellière Mathieu Delaporte
Starring	Tim Hamaguchi Phoebe McAuley
Composer(s)	Paul Intson
Country of origin	France Luxembourg Canada
Original language(s)	French English
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	26
Production
Running time	22 minutes
Production company(s)	Method Films 9 Story Entertainment
Release
Original network	France 2 (France) Teletoon (Canada)
Original release	November 26, 2005 (2005-11-26) – May 25, 2007 (2007-05-25)

Skyland (also known as "Skyland, The New World") is an exciting CGI animated series. It was made in France, Canada, and Luxembourg. The show first aired in 2005. It was shown on channels like France 2 in France and Teletoon in Canada. The story is about a future Earth that has broken into many pieces.

A special one-hour preview of Skyland aired on November 26, 2005. The full series officially started on April 22, 2006, on Teletoon. It later began airing in the United States on Nicktoons Network in November 2006.

What is Skyland About?

In the 23rd century, Earth has shattered into billions of floating pieces. This new world is called Skyland. Some humans have evolved into special beings called Seijins. Seijins can absorb energy from sunlight. This energy gives them amazing powers. These powers include moving things with their mind (telekinesis) and reading thoughts (telepathy). They can also create energy blasts or electric rays.

Skyland is controlled by a group called the Sphere. The Sphere controls all the water, which is very important. They keep their power using Guardians. These Guardians are Seijins trained from a young age. A group of pirates fights against the Sphere's control. The story follows two siblings, Mahad and Lena. Their mother is captured by the Sphere. The pirates rescue Mahad and Lena. They then join the pirate rebellion to fight for freedom.

Who are the Main Characters?

Mahad, The Vector, Aran Cortes, and Lena (from left to right)

• Mahad (Age 17): Mahad is a lively and adventurous pilot. He loves to show off but is also charming. He is not a Seijin. His main goal is to free his mother from the Sphere. Mahad is the best pilot in Skyland. He flies his father's ship, the Hyperion. He often has too much confidence. His favorite weapon is a boomerang.

• Lena (Age 12): Lena is Mahad's younger sister. She is smart, calm, and determined. She is a very powerful Seijin. Many believe she is the 'Lady of Light' from an old prophecy. Lena has powers like telekinesis and telepathy. She can also create energy bolts and even float high in the air. She is still learning to control her strong powers.

• Aran Cortes (Age 37): Cortes is a tough and serious leader. He is like a father figure to the pirates at Puerto Angel. He was part of the first Pirate Rebellion. He often gets frustrated but cares deeply about his team. His weapon of choice is a shotgun.

• Cheng (Age 12): Cheng is super smart, especially with computers. He loves to hack and play jokes. He sees missions like video games. Cheng is Cortes's foster son. He believes his parents were pirate scientists who died. His weapon is a laser bazooka.

• Dahlia (Age 20): Dahlia is a valued member of the pirates. She is serious but also has a mischievous side. She fights alongside Cortes. She uses an energy bow and arrow. She often tells Mahad off when he disobeys.

• Diwan (Age 25): Diwan is a powerful Seijin. She works for Oslo and tries to capture Lena. She is bald and has a red tattoo. She controls the Brigadiers, who are Sphere soldiers.

• Marcus Farrell: Marcus is Mahad and Lena's father. He was the former leader of the Pirate Rebellion. He disappeared during an attack on the Sphere. Mahad and Lena later learn he might still be alive.

• Mila (Age 35): Mila is Mahad and Lena's mother. She is a very powerful Seijin. She was once a top student at the Guardian School. She chose to leave the Sphere after seeing how bad they were. She married Marcus Farrell and helped build the rebellion. She was captured by the Sphere.

• Oslo (Age 35): Oslo is the leader of the Guardians and Commander of the Sphere. He is Mila's former best friend. He has very strong Seijin powers. He wants to capture Lena because she is even more powerful. He has a rivalry with Marcus Farrell.

• The Vector (Age 60): The Vector is a very smart but eccentric man. He lives alone in a lighthouse. He helped Mila escape the Sphere Academy. He teaches Lena how to use her powers. He has mapped parts of Skyland.

• Wayan (Age 30): Wayan is Cortes's second-in-command. He is an excellent shot and very focused in battle. He is also a talkative joker with a positive attitude. His weapon is a Shock Blaster.

Other Characters You Might Meet

• Alice: A Guardian who crash-landed on Puerto Angel. She thought the Sphere was good. Lena helped her see the truth about the Sphere. Alice now supports the pirates.

• Celia: A young Seijin girl rescued by the Pirates. Lena helps Celia learn to use her powers. Celia might have a crush on Cheng.

• Christophe Cortes: Aran Cortes's older brother. He sometimes works with the Sphere but secretly helps the pirates.

• Hailong Zalo: An old Seijin leader from Ningxia. He knew Mila. He helped Lena get a message from her mother.

• Jonah: A scientist who worked for the Sphere. He designed a special prison cell. He escaped and helped Mahad and Lena.

• Lee: Hailong Zalo's apprentice. He helps Mahad and Lena.

• Max: Astrid's father. He pretended to be a famous scientist.

• Shinseiki: A powerful Seijin who was banished. She tries to absorb other Seijins' powers to reshape Skyland.

• Tibald Yee: Cheng's grandfather. He worked for the Sphere but secretly helps the pirates. He designed much of the Sphere's technology.

How Skyland Was Made

Animation Style

The animation for Skyland was first done by Attitude Studios in Paris, France. A lot of the facial animation and final look was done by DQ Entertainment in India. The show uses motion capture technology. This means that real actors' movements were recorded and then used to create the animated characters. This helps make the animation look very realistic.

Music and Sound

The music for Skyland was created by Paul Intson from Canada. The sound effects and surround sound mix were done by Jim Longo. The music editing was handled by Rob Kirkpatrick and Kevan Staples.

Episodes of Skyland

Series Overview

The series has two seasons, each with 13 episodes. The first season aired from 2005 to 2006, and the second season aired from 2006 to 2007.

Home Video Releases

The complete Skyland series was released on two DVD sets in Australia by Madman Entertainment.

Awards and Recognition

Skyland has won awards for its animation and music.

Books Inspired by the Show

Between 2010 and 2011, three books based on the Skyland TV show were published. A writer using the name David Carlyle wrote them. They were first released in Spain as a trilogy. The books were later translated into many languages, including Brazilian, Catalan, Polish, and Chinese.

Images for kids

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  Skyland logo

See also

In Spanish: Skyland para niños