Superbook (2011 TV series)
A Christian reboot of the original Superbook series.
Superbook, also called Superbook Reimagined, is a Christian animated series produced for the Christian Broadcasting Network. It was created with animation studios in the Asia-Pacific region and local partners such as Tokyo MX and Word of Life Press Ministries in Japan. This show is a reboot of the original Superbook. It ran from September 1, 2011 to April 4, 2021, totaling five seasons and 68 episodes. Broadcast on Tokyo MX in Japan and on ABC Family/Freeform, Daystar, and Trinity Broadcasting Network's Smile in the United States, it ranks among the most successful joint Japanese-American animated media franchises.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Christian media
- Adventure
- Science fiction
- Fantasy
- Producer
- Bryant P. Richardson
- Sean Roche
- John J. Schafer and others
- Director
- Tom Bancroft
- Rob Corley
- Bryant Paul Richardson
- Tony Bancroft
- Craig Grasso
- Jerry Yu Ching
- Robert Kirbyson
- Voices
- Samuel Vincent
- Shannon Chan-Kent
- Cathy Weseluck
- Colin Murdock
- Jan Rabson
- Nicole Oliver
- Noel Johansen
- Jim Conrad
- Theme music
- Mark Hammond (lyrics by Marty Goetz)
- Opening theme
- "Superbook Theme Song"
- Ending theme
- "The Salvation Poem" by Matt & Sherry McPherson
- Composer
- Kurt Heinecke
Facts from the source article.
Cast and characters
The 2011 television series "Superbook" features a cast of characters voiced by various actors. Sam Vincent provides the voice for Christopher "Chris" Quantum, a student at Valleyview Middle School who is friends with Joy, owns the robot Gizmo, and is the son of Professor Crispin Quantum and Phoebe. Shannon Chan-Kent voices Joy Pepper, a fellow student at Valleyview Middle School and a friend of Chris and Gizmo. Cathy Weseluck voices Gizmo, a robot given to Chris by his father. Colin Murdock voices the Superbook itself, a device that transports Chris, Joy, and Gizmo through a portal to biblical times in the Old and New Testament. Jan Rabson voices Professor Crispin Quantum, Chris's father and Phoebe's husband. Nicole Oliver voices Phoebe Quantum, Chris's mother and Crispin's wife. Cathy Weseluck also voices Todd, a cheating student and Chris's rival at Valleyview Middle School. Brian Drummond voices Jason, a reformed thief who once stole from Chris's home. Michael Donovan voices Jay, a classmate of Chris. Brian Drummond also voices Mitch, another classmate. Kathleen Barr voices Sharon Myers, a former bully and thief at the school. Keegan Connor Tracy voices Janice, the president of the Girls' Leadership Club. Cathy Weseluck also voices Mrs. Pepper, Joy's mother. Michael Adamthwaite voices Pearce, the leader of the Skateboard Maniacs. Colin Murdock voices Mr. Pepper, Joy's father, as well as Ranger Granger, the park ranger at the Quantum family camp. Alan Marriott voices Barry, a bully who intimidates Tommy until Chris confronts him at the Valleyview Skateboard Park. Aidan Drummond voices Tommy, the victim of Barry whom Chris defends. Colin Murdock also voices Miraculo, a fake magician exposed by Chris. Matt Hill voices Will, a bandmate of Chris. Kathleen Barr voices Principal Travis, the principal of Valleyview Middle School. Sam Vincent voices Gizmo's Parrot. Nicole Oliver voices Becky, Joy's partner for a science project. Cathy Weseluck voices Bonnie Scott, a new girl in a wheelchair whom Joy nominates for a club.
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