Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.is an Americananimated television seriesbased on thesuperherocharacterbyMarvel Comics.The series premiered on August 11, 2013, onDisney XDas part of theMarvel Universeblock, and ended on June 28, 2015.[3][4][5]
| Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. | |
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| Genre | Superhero Comedy |
| Based on | |
| Developed by | |
| Voices of | |
| Composer | Guy Michelmore[1] |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No.of seasons | 2 |
| No.of episodes | 52(list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | |
| Editor | Fred Udell |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Disney XD |
| Release | August 11, 2013– June 28, 2015 |
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Plot
editThe story is told from the perspective of an onlinereality showcreated byRick Jonesto foster public acceptance of theHulkas a hero and not a monster. The "show" is filmed by drones that accompany the Agents of the Supreme Military Agency of Super Humans (S.M.A.S.H.) everywhere they go.
Hulk,She-Hulk,Red Hulk,Rick as A-Bomb, andSkaarcome together as the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. to tackle threats that no other superheroes can face. The Agents have their base near the town of Vista Verde (where Bruce Banner first became Hulk) and face numerous villains, most prominently theLeader.Early in the series, Skaar is revealed to be amolefor the Leader, but the Agents eventually convince him to reform.
In Season Two, upon their return to Earth following their fights with theKreeand theSkrull,the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. are hunted byS.H.I.E.L.D.and the military after the Leader frames them. After proving their innocence, the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. deal with the Leader traveling back in time to alter history, followed by an invasion from the Kree in retaliation for the incarceration ofRonan the Accuser.
Episodes
editCast
editProduction
editHulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.was unveiled at the 2011 San Diego Comic Con.[7]Pre-production was outsourced to New Zealand-based company Karactaz Animation.[8]Film Romanwas contracted to produce.[2]Before it aired, writersPaul DiniandHenry Gilroywere confirmed to be writing for the series.[4]Supervising producerCort Lanedescribed the series as, "a great story about a great group of characters who have a really interesting family-style dynamic. It's very funny, with just the most amazing voice cast."[9]On July 26, 2014, the series was renewed for a second season.[10]
On July 12, 2015, Marvel Animation vice president Stephen Wacker confirmed that the series had ended after the second season.[5]
Broadcast
editThe series premiered onTeletoonin Canada on January 10, 2014,[11]and on April 13, 2014 onCITVin the United Kingdom.[12]
Reception
editJesse Schedeen ofIGNgave the show's premiere a "Mediocre" score of 5.8 out of 10, panning the show's reliance on humor, which came at the expense of dramatic weight. Schedeen surmised that the series was targeted primarily at young boys and summarized it as "a disappointing new addition to Disney XD's growing Marvel lineup".[13]
References
edit- ^abLowry, Brian (August 5, 2013)."Review: 'Marvel's Hulk and the Agents of SMASH'".Variety.RetrievedOctober 26,2015.
- ^abMilligan, Mercedes (April 18, 2012)."Dushku is She-Hulk in New Disney XD Show".Animation Magazine.RetrievedOctober 26,2015.
- ^Ng, Philiana (March 8, 2013)."Disney XD's 'Avengers Assemble,' 'Hulk' Get Premiere Dates".The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^abcdefSands, Rich (October 13, 2012)."Disney XD Picks Up Marvel Cartoons Featuring the Avengers and the Hulk".TV Guide. Archived fromthe originalon October 15, 2012.RetrievedOctober 13,2012.
- ^ab"How to fail upwards!".
- ^Goldman, Eric (April 17, 2012)."Eliza Dushku Will S.M.A.S.H. as She-Hulk".IGN.Archived fromthe originalon April 21, 2012.RetrievedApril 20,2012.
- ^Collura, Scott (July 23, 2011)."Comic-Con: Hulk Smashes New Team Cartoon".IGN.
- ^McNicol, Hamish (April 29, 2013)."Animation company does Hulking job".stuff.co.nz.RetrievedJuly 27,2014.
- ^Ching, Albert (January 21, 2013)."Things Get Personal for ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN in Season 2".Archived fromthe originalon January 24, 2013.
- ^Khatchatourian, Maane (July 26, 2014)."Disney XD Renews Marvel's 'Avengers Assemble,' 'Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.'".Variety.RetrievedJuly 28,2014.
- ^"TELETOON Canada Inc. - TELETOON Canada's Comedy-Filled Lineup Delivers Warm Laughter this Winter".newswire.ca.Archived fromthe originalon May 19, 2014.RetrievedMarch 16,2015.
- ^Higgins, D (April 8, 2014)."New this week on Foxtel: Game of Thrones, Veep, Silicon Valley and two new Disney channels".Foxtel.Archived fromthe originalon April 14, 2014.RetrievedMarch 16,2015.
- ^Schedeen, Jesse (August 12, 2013)."Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.:"Doorway to Destruction" Review ".IGN.
