The Mystery of Black Rose Castle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Mystery of Black Rose Castle |
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| Genre | Adventure / Children / Fantasy / Action / Family / Comedy |
| Written by | Katalin Petényi Charles Newcomb |
| Directed by | Barna Kabay Katalin Petényi Charles Newcomb |
| Starring | Travis Kisgen James Schanzer |
| Composer(s) | Joseph Metcalfe |
| Country of origin | UK / Hungary |
| Original language(s) | English / Hungarian |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Larry Brody |
| Producer(s) | Larry Brody Barna Kabay Thomas Bretschneider |
| Cinematography | Tibor Máthé |
| Editor(s) | Mari Miklós |
| Running time | 25 minutes |
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| First shown in | Australia |
| Original release | August 29, 2001 – November 2001 |
The Mystery of Black Rose Castle is an exciting 13-episode TV show. It first aired in Australia on ABC. Later, it was shown in Germany on KI.KA and other channels. In Hungary, it's called "A Black Rose vár titka." In Germany, it's known as "Das Geheimnis von Black Rose Castle." This show is rated G, meaning it's suitable for everyone.
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Making the Show
The show was filmed in Hungary and parts of Germany. This happened from May 15 to July 14, 2000. All the cool stunts you see were performed by professional stuntmen.
What the Show is About
The story takes place in a medieval castle. This castle is hidden deep in the German Alps. Bobby, Martin, and Fiona visit Lord Lennox for their vacation. Lord Lennox is Bobby's grandpa. He is a smart scientist who wants to save ancient animals. He also hopes to help people live longer.
The boys love exploring the castle. They find spooky vaults and secret passages. At night, they see a mysterious knight. This knight has amazing strength. He rides out of nowhere and then disappears into the mist.
Meet the Cast
Here are the main actors and who they play:
- Travis Kisgen - Bobby
- James Schanzer - Martin
- Djoko Rosic - Lord Lennox
- Megan Casey - Fiona
- Dan Metcalfe (as Daniel Alexander) - Smith
- David Markey - Mr. Ross
- Hope Alexander-Willis - Aunt Elizabeth
- Josh Wolford - John Drummond
- Sepp Schauer - Mr. Drummond
- Howard S. Miller - Jardins
- Wolfgang S. Zechmayer
- Robin Daglish
- John Rado - The Cook
Episode Guide
The show has 13 exciting episodes. Here are their titles, translated from German:
- The Magic City (aired 08.02.03 in Germany)
- The Strange Intruder (aired 15.02.03 in Germany)
- The Tangible Secrets (aired 22.02.03 in Germany)
- The Monstrous Adventure (aired 01.03.03 in Germany)
- The Nighttime Attack (aired 08.03.03 in Germany)
- The Mysterious Creature (aired 15.03.03 in Germany)
- The Miraculous Arrows (aired 22.03.03 in Germany)
- The Magic Horseshoe (aired 29.03.03 in Germany)
- The Unique Animals (aired 05.04.03 in Germany)
- The Mysterious Knight (aired 12.04.03 in Germany)
- The Bitter Struggle (aired 19.04.03 in Germany)
- The Missing Family Treasure (aired 26.04.03 in Germany)
- The Great Triumph (aired 03.05.03 in Germany)
How to Watch
The show was released on DVD in North America. This happened on February 10, 2004. The DVD included some cool extras. You could watch a "making of" video. There were also interviews with the actors and crew. You could even find out more about the cast members.
Other Movies
Two movies based on the TV series were also released in 2001. One was a 93-minute film from the UK and Hungary. The other was a 65-minute film from Germany and Hungary.
