Ghostforce

Summary

Ghostforce (also named Ghost Force) is an animated television series created by Jeremy Zag that premiered on TFOU in France on August 21, 2021. The show is licensed by Disney for international distribution; in the United States, it premiered on Disney XD on October 4, 2021, before premiering on its main home Disney Channel on November 8.

Ghostforce
Genre
Created byJeremy Zag
Developed by
  • Jeremy Zag
  • Pascal Boutboul
  • Sebastien Thibaudeau
  • Nathanael Bronn
Directed byKarim El Mokadddem
Voices of
  • Enzo Ratsito
  • Hervé Grull
  • Laure Filiu
Theme music composerJeremy Zag
Composers
Country of origin
  • France
  • South Korea
  • Italy
Original languageFrench
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes52 + 1 special
Production
Executive producerHermeline Vincent Nakache
ProducerJeremy Zag
Editors
  • Fanny Hermann
  • Vassin Namar
  • Romain Furzeau
  • Thomas Mouton
Running time11 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network
Release21 August 2021 (2021-08-21) –
present

The first season of series consists of 56 episodes, 52 11-minute episodes and 4 22-minute episodes. A live-action film adaptation is currently in development, and will be produced by 1492 Pictures and Cross Creek Pictures.[1][2][3]

A second season is currently in production.[4]

Premise edit

In New York City, three middle school kids working as a team of superheroes known as the Ghost Force who must protect the city from the ghosts which are invisible to the human eye. These ghosts use fright as fuel to increase their power and ability to affect the world around them. The ghosts have a basic form and a booster form which can be obtained when they merge with specific items. When a ghost is defeated, the Ghostforce use Technoghost containers to contain them. Once the ghost is contained, the damages they did are undone.

Characters edit

The Ghostforce edit

  • Andy Baker (voiced by Enzo Ratsito in the French version, Jordan Quisno in the English dub) is one of the main protagonists of Ghostforce, he made his first appearance in the episode "Bananice". He is a student in Professor Pascal's class at NYC school in Manhattan, New York, despite being the oldest of the trio, suggesting he was held back a year. Although he is a talented aspiring basketball player, he is often a lazy underachiever. Using the power of his Ectocap, Andy transforms into the superhero Fury, gaining slime-based powers to stop the paranormal ghosts that terrorize the city.
    • Dragoyle is a dragon/gargoyle-like ghost who resides in Fury's Boo Cap.
  • Michael "Mike" Collins Jr. (voiced by Hervé Grull in the French version, Ogie Banks in the English dub) is one of the main protagonists of Ghostforce, he made his first debut in the episode "Bananice". He is the youngest student of Professor Pascal's class at NYC school in Manhattan, New York, due to him skipping a grade. He has a large interest in science. Using the power of his Ectocap, Mike transforms into the superhero Krush, gaining the power of ice creation to stop the paranormal ghosts that terrorize the city.
    • Growmax is an ice cube-shaped ghost who resides in Krush's Boo Cap.
  • Olivia "Liv" Baker (voiced by Laure Filiu in the French version, Cassandra Lee Morris in the English dub) is one of the main protagonists of Ghostforce, her first appearance is in the episode "Bananice". She is a student in Professor Pascal's class at NYC school in Manhattan, New York and the younger sister of Andy. Using the power of her Ectocap, Liv transforms into the superheroine Myst, gaining the power of portal creation to stop the paranormal ghosts that terrorize the city.
    • Octocat is an octopus/cat-like ghost who resides in Myst's Boo Cap.
  • Glowboo (voiced by Emmanuel Garijo in the French version, Cedric Williams in the English dub) is the android member of Ghostforce, he made his first debut in the episode "Mastaar".
  • Miss Jones (voiced by Marie Diot in the French version, Tara Sands in the English dub) is a science teacher at the unnamed NYC school, she is shown to make her first appearance in the episode "Bananice". She is the half-ghost mentor of the Ghostforce and the creator of Glowboo.
    • Glups is Miss Jones' pet ghost.

Supporting characters edit

  • Jay Baker (voiced by Fred Colas in the French version, Nick Hudson Murdoch in the English dub) is the father of Andy and Liv who is a film director and camera operator.
  • Melissa Baker (voiced by Marie Diot in the French version) is the mother of Andy and Liv who is a film director.
  • Michael Collins Sr. (voiced by Emmanuel Garijo in the French version, Ogie Banks in the English dub) is the father of Mike who is a wealthy basketball player. Although he loves his son, he often encourages him to become a basketball player like him and can often be neglectful because of his business opportunities.
  • Professor Pascal (voiced by Fred Colas in the French version, Nick Hudson Murdock in the English dub) is a teacher at the unnamed NYC school who works as a chemistry teacher, a history teacher, and a biology teacher.
    • Asta is Professor Pascal's dog.
  • Mr. Boris Vladovsky (voiced by Emmanuel Garijo in the French version, Nick Hudson Murdock in the English dub) is the strict principal of the unnamed NYC school.
  • Drake Miller (voiced by Fred Colas in the French version, Cedric Williams in the English dub) is a student at the unnamed NYC school and a professional basketball player who is Andy's rival.
    • Bobby (voiced by Emmanuel Garijo in the French version) is Drake's loyal acquaintance.
  • Charlie (voiced by Marie Diot in the French version) is an Asian-American student at the unnamed NYC school who is a fangirl of the Ghostforce, Krush particularly. She is Mike's love interest.
  • Jane and Stacy (both voiced by Laure Filiu in the French version) are students at the unnamed NYC school and are also cheerleaders. Although they act as antagonistic mean girls, Jane often hides her special interests from Stacy who can't accept that Jane likes different things.
  • Marlo (voiced by Emmanuel Garijo in the French version) is an African-American student at the unnamed NYC school who acts cool. He is Liv's love interest.
  • Carla (voiced by Marie Diot in the French version) is a free-spirited and curious student at the unnamed NYC school who is Andy's love interest, and she firstly appeared in the episode "Bananice" as a background character. Carla doesn't really love Andy much, but Carla is still a good friend of his.
  • Rajat (voiced by Emmanuel Garijo in the French version) is an Indian-American student at the unnamed NYC school and the most intelligent member of Professor Pascal's class, whose smarts rival those of Mike's.
  • Tim Callaghan (voiced by Fred Colas in the French version) is an overly dramatic and confident police lieutenant who often helps citizens in trouble even when ghosts attack.
  • Serge Lightman / Solar-Man (voiced by Emmanuel Garijo in the French version) is a movie star currently filming the superhero movie the Bakers are producing.
  • Nolan Kasenti (voiced by Fred Colas in the French version) is a powerful yet mysterious businessman hunting down Miss Jones.

Episodes edit

No.TitleWritten byStoryboard byOriginal air date (France)U.S. air dateProd.
code [5]
1"Bananice"Pascal Boutboul, Sébastien Thibaudeau & Jeremy ZagKarim El Mokaddem (head)
Maxime Maleo (co-director)
Nathanaël Bronn
November 6, 2021 (2021-11-06)October 4, 2021101
Andy unknowingly awakens the Level 6 ice-themed ghost Freezofear who merges with a Bananice popsicle turning it into a banana/gorilla-themed ghost called Bananice where it starts freezing everyone.
2"Pharaok"Sébastien Thibaudeau & Pascal BoutboulKarim El Mokaddem (head)
Arielle Gomez & Anthony Ferre
August 28, 2021 (2021-08-28)October 4, 2021102
When the Mask of Pharases II feels off Mr. Vladovsky's desk, this causes the Level 7 pharaoh-themed ghost Pharaok to be freed where it starts to turn anyone into mummies that obey its every command and can even perform a heat wave attack.
3"Trashotic"Written by : Philippe Clerc, Matthieu Choquet, Alexandre Manneville & Olivier Serrano
Idea by : Jeremy Zag & Pascal Boutboul
Karim El Mokaddem (head)
Maxime Maleo (co-director)
Karina Gazizova & Todd Dejong
September 4, 2021 (2021-09-04)October 5, 2021103
When a seagull drops a sandwich onto a dumpster, it frees the Level 4 toxic-themed ghost Spong. It merges with a trash can to become trash-themed ghost Trashotic who unleashes a noxious order on New York City.
4"Mikroo"Philippe Clerc, Matthieu Choquet & Olivier SerranoIsabelle Lemaux Piedfert (head)
Celine Pottier & Jonathan Bocquet
August 21, 2021 (2021-08-21)October 5, 2021104
When Professor Pascal hands Drake a decorative egg, the Level 2 spiky-themed ghost Mikroo is awoken where it starts shrinking anyone that it phases through.
5"Mizuo"Pascal Boutboul, Jerome Cointre & Michael DelachenalIsabelle Lemaux Piedfert (head)
Florian Guivarch & Gaultier Buiret
November 13, 2021 (2021-11-13)October 6, 2021105
Bobby unknowingly releases the water-themed ghost Droplet from a metal flask. It possesses a water tank to become the water tank-themed ghost Mizuo whose water attacks turn anyone into clones of it.
6"Sharkoak"Pascal Boutboul & Pierre CordeIsabelle Lemaux Piedfert (head)
Jonathan Bocquet & Anthony Ferre
September 18, 2021 (2021-09-18)October 6, 2021106
Mario's attempt to unlock Liv's locker with a shark tooth releases the Level 7 gluttonous ghost Sharkoak, a shark-themed whose foul smell is polluting the surrounding air.
7"Mastaar"Pascal Boutboul & Simon LecocqIsabelle Lemaux Piedfert (head)
Arielle Gomez
September 11, 2021 (2021-09-11)October 7, 2021107
When Drake Miller plays the ukelele under a tree, he awakens the Level 7 spiky-themed ghost Maastar whose can create an electric guitar that hypnotizes anyone into loving its music.
8"Arakgum"Pascal Boutboul, Jeremy Zag & Alice GioroanJoan GouviacOctober 30, 2021 (2021-10-30)October 7, 2021108
When Mike crashes into a book tray, one of the books releases the Level 5 spider-themed ghost Arak. When it possesses some gum, it becomes gum/spider-themed Arakgum who produces a gummy substance that traps anyone.
9"Zipzap"Philppe Clerc, Alexandre Manneville, Olivier Serrano & Sébastien ThibaudeauIsabelle Lemaux Piedfert (head)
Arielle Gomez & Anthony Ferre
October 9, 2021 (2021-10-09)October 8, 2021109
A park cleaner bumps into a woman and accidentally drops an old television containing the Level 4 hypno-electric ghost Zipzap. In its electric eel-like form, Zipzap uses people's phone screens to hypnotize them.
10"Artiflame"Pascal Boutboul, Baptiste Renaro & Julien GalletXu ZhepingOctober 2, 2021 (2021-10-02)October 8, 2021110
After Andy sets off some fireworks that hit some coals, the Level 4 dragon-like ghost Flame is awakened. When it merges with a firecracker, it becomes the Chinese dragon-themed Artiflame who can create small-sized explosions.
11"Xhypno"Pascal Boutboul & Manuel MeyreJoan GouviacNovember 20, 2021 (2021-11-20)October 11, 2021TBA
When the assistant director trips on a crystal leaf ornament, it awakens the Level 9 crystal-themed ghost Xhypno whose butterfly-like form can hypnotize anyone.
12"Sporofungus"Pascal Boutboul, Serge De Poucques & Catherine OlayaYoan Parent (head)
Iman Kaguirova
September 25, 2021 (2021-09-25)October 11, 2021TBA
When a plumber tries too hard to fix a broken pipe, he awakens the Level 4 mushroom-themed ghost Sporofungus from the mushroom food can it was dormant in. Once awoken, Sporofungus starts spreading its foul smell around New York City.
13"Krik-Krok"Pascal Boutboul & Anastasia HeinzlIsabelle Lemaux Piedfert (head)
Fabien Brandily & Aurelie Gomez
September 18, 2021 (2021-09-18)October 12, 2021TBA
When Andy and Liv accidentally break Professor Pascal's flower pot, they unleash the Level 4 plant-themed ghost Krik-Krok who can create thorny vines on its targets.
14"Burghorror"Catherine Olaya & Serges DepoucquesYoan Parent (head)
Aurelie Gomez
October 16, 2021 (2021-10-16)October 12, 2021TBA
When Andy accidentally drops a mustard bottle, a biker runs over it enough to awaken the Level 4 Spig. Upon merging with a hamburger, it becomes the hamburger-themed ghost Burghorror who can shoot melted goo, burger buns, lettuce, and condiments.
15"Raijin"Pascal Boutboul, Michael Delachenal & Sébastien ThibaudeauYoan Parent (head)
Alban Rodriguez
September 4, 2021 (2021-09-04)October 13, 2021TBA
After Mark tries to use an old power generator to power the Baker family's camera, he awakens the Level 6 thundercloud-themed ghost Raijin who causes electrical objects to go haywire.
16"Chronoklok"Pascal Boutboul & Erwan WitschgerYoan Parent (head)
Iman Kaguirova & Alban Rodriguez
September 11, 2021 (2021-09-11)October 13, 2021TBA
When a teenager drops a spray bottle on a Rubik's cube, it awakens the Level 5 golem-themed ghost Petrifear. Upon merging with a watch, it becomes the watch-themed Chronoklok who can freeze time for one minute.
17"Katastroph"Pascal Boutboul & Adrien LouisetYoan Parent & Alban Rodriguez (head)
Jonathan Bocquet & Piere Le Couviour
September 18, 2021 (2021-09-18)October 14, 2021TBA
When a truck runs over a stone and causes a box of vases to fall and break, it awakens the Level 7 cat-themed ghosts Katastroph. They can merge to form a three-headed cat ghost.
18"Jellystery"Pascal Boutboul & Alec B. DonkitchYoan Parent (head)
Alban Rodriguez
October 23, 2021 (2021-10-23)October 14, 2021TBA
19"Vochaos"Fiona Leibgorin & Guillaume CochardYoan Parent (head)
Pierre Le Couviour
November 27, 2021 (2021-11-27)October 15, 2021TBA
20"Agia"Alice GiordanYoan Parent (head)
Aurelie Gomez
December 4, 2021 (2021-12-04)October 15, 2021TBA
21"Cyclopee"Julien Gallet & Baptiste RenardYoan Parent (head)
Pierre Le Couviour
December 11, 2021 (2021-12-11)October 18, 2021TBA
22"Gmagicard"Pascal Boutboul & Olivier SerranoYoan Parent & Alban Rodriguez (head)
Iman Kaguirova
December 18, 2021 (2021-12-18)October 18, 2021TBA
23"Bubble-Brush"Pierre CordeYoan Parent (head)
Zoe Simpson
January 23, 2022 (2022-01-23)October 25, 2021TBA
24"Glouglux"Written by : Pascal Boutboul, Max Maleo, Simon Raynaud & Alexandre Ulman
Adapted by : Pierre Doublier
Yoan Parent (head)
Zoe Simpson
January 16, 2022 (2022-01-16)October 25, 2021TBA
25"Scream Scratch"Pascal StervinouYoan Parent (head)
Alban Rodriguez
February 6, 2022 (2022-02-06)November 1, 2021TBA
26"Creepop"Valérie ChappelletYoan Parent (head)
Eddy Moreau
January 9, 2022 (2022-01-09)November 1, 2021TBA
27"Somnibou"Manuel MeyreYoan Parent (head)
Iman Kaguirova
January 30, 2022 (2022-01-30)November 8, 2021TBA
28"Troublestretch"Valérie ChappelletYoan Parent (head)
Pierre Le Couviour & Bérangère Jacquet
February 20, 2022 (2022-02-20)November 8, 2021TBA
29"Meta&Lix"Sébastien Thibaudeau & Matthieu ChoquetYoan Parent (head)
Eddy Moreau
March 6, 2022 (2022-03-06)November 15, 2021TBA
30"Cookieflame"Baptiste Renard & Julien GalletYoan Parent (head)
Zoe Simpson
February 13, 2022 (2022-02-13)November 15, 2021TBA
31"Graffurious"Catherine Olaya & Serge DepoucquesYoan Parent (head)
Majorya Sajous
August 28, 2022 (2022-08-28)March 5, 2022TBA
32"Levisfer"Alice GiordanYoan Parent (head)
Alban Rodriguez
October 2, 2022 (2022-10-02)March 5, 2022TBA
33"Paniclick"UnknownTBAFebruary 27, 2022 (2022-02-27)March 12, 2022TBA
34"Sandyrok"UnknownTBAAugust 28, 2022 (2022-08-28)March 12, 2022TBA
35"Hypnolion"UnknownTBASeptember 4, 2022 (2022-09-04)March 19, 2022TBA
36"Jinjoke"UnknownTBANovember 6, 2022 (2022-11-06)March 19, 2022TBA
37"Gumglue"UnknownTBASeptember 4, 2022 (2022-09-04)March 26, 2022TBA
38"Scorpod"UnknownTBASeptember 18, 2022 (2022-09-18)March 26, 2022TBA
39"Turbokorn"UnknownTBASeptember 18, 2022 (2022-09-18)April 2, 2022TBA
40"Biballoon"UnknownTBANovember 2, 2022 (2022-11-02)April 2, 2022TBA
41"Mascarade"UnknownTBASeptember 11, 2022 (2022-09-11)April 9, 2022TBA
42"Batata"UnknownTBAOctober 30, 2022 (2022-10-30)April 9, 2022TBA
43"Prehistorrible"UnknownTBAOctober 24, 2022 (2022-10-24)October 3, 2022TBA
44"Chaorion"UnknownTBAOctober 2, 2022 (2022-10-02)October 3, 2022TBA
45"Piraniak"UnknownTBAOctober 25, 2022 (2022-10-25)October 4, 2022TBA
46"Dinozos"UnknownTBAOctober 26, 2022 (2022-10-26)October 4, 2022TBA
47"Dunky Boss"UnknownTBAOctober 27, 2022 (2022-10-27)October 5, 2022TBA
48"Scaregrow"UnknownTBASeptember 25, 2022 (2022-09-25)October 5, 2022TBA
49"Jellyjack"UnknownTBANovember 13, 2022 (2022-11-13)October 6, 2022TBA
50"Kaboom"UnknownTBAOctober 28, 2022 (2022-10-28)October 6, 2022TBA
51"Ninja Ki"UnknownTBANovember 1, 2022 (2022-11-01)October 7, 2022TBA
52"Criangle"UnknownTBASeptember 11, 2022 (2022-09-11)October 7, 2022TBA
53"Grump King"UnknownTBAOctober 31, 2022 (2022-10-31)TBATBA

Home media edit

Shout! Factory Kids signed a deal with ZAG Heroez to secure the North American DVD rights to Ghostforce. Other media companies that will produce home media include Eagle Pictures in Italy, Edel in Germany, and Dazzler Media in the United Kingdom.[citation needed]

Production edit

Originally, the series was originally going to be a CGI/live-action hybrid.[6]

References edit

  1. ^ "Ghost Force – PGS Entertainment". Archived from the original on 2021-09-17. Retrieved 2022-05-30.
  2. ^ "Zag-inc > brands > ghostforce". Archived from the original on 2016-09-14.
  3. ^ "'Miraculous' Studio ZAG Sets 10-Picture Family Film Slate with Cross Creek". 17 June 2022.
  4. ^ "😍😍😍 Season2 on its way 😇". 4 November 2021.
  5. ^ "Shows A-Z | TheFutonCritic.com - The Web's Best Television Resource". www.thefutoncritic.com.
  6. ^ "PGS and Zagtoon Sign Three-Year Distrib Deal". 15 October 2013.

External links edit

  • Ghost Force at TF1 (in French)
  • Ghost Force at IMDb