Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future
| Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future | |
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The Captain Power title card.
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| Created by |
Gary Goddard Tony Christopher |
| Developed by | Marc Scott Zicree |
| Starring |
Tim Dunigan Peter MacNeill Sven Thorsen Maurice Dean Wint Jessica Steen David Hemblen |
| Country of origin | Canada United States |
| No. of episodes | 22 (+3 cartoons and compilation TV movie) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Gary Goddard Tony Christopher Douglas Netter |
| Producer(s) | Ian McDougall |
| Running time | approx. 22 minutes (per episode) |
| Release | |
| Original release | September 1, 1987 – March 27, 1988 |
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future is a 1987–88 Canadian-American science fiction/action television series, merging live action with animation based on computer-generated images, that ran for 22 episodes in Canadian and American syndication. A toy line was also produced by Mattel, and during each episode there was a segment that included visual and audio material which interacted with the toys. A production of "The Landmark Entertainment Group," Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future was created by Gary Goddard and Anthony "Tony" Christopher (neither of whom actually wrote any of the stories) and developed by Marc Scott Zicree, with J. Michael Straczynski becoming de facto head writer. Plans to bring the series back, set 15 years after the first series, were announced in July 2016. Goddard’s Goddard Film Group, headed by Gary Goddard, one of the original series co-creators, is one of the development team of the new series.
The storyline was set on Earth in the 22nd century following the Metal Wars, a cybernetic revolt that resulted in the subjugation of the human race by intelligent machines. Captain Jonathan Power and a small group of guerrilla fighters, called "The Soldiers Of The Future," oppose the machine forces that dominate Earth.
Each episode began with the following introduction, plus a recap of the storyline:
"Power on." Actor Timothy Dunigan, outfitted in his character's full regalia (one of the "Power Suits" of exoskeletal armor that Robert Short Productions artificed for the cast), turned to the camera and delivered this line.
Voiceover artist Brad Crandall:
Earth, 2147. The legacy of the Metal Wars, where man fought machines—and machines won.
Bio-Dreads—monstrous creations that hunt down human survivors...and digitize them.
Volcania, center of the Bio-Dread Empire; stronghold and fortress of Lord Dread (David Hemblen), feared ruler of this new order.
But from the fires of the Metal Wars arose a new breed of warrior, born and trained to bring down Lord Dread and his Bio-Dread Empire. They were "Soldiers Of The Future"--mankind's last hope.
Their leader--Captain Jonathan Power (Dunigan), master of the incredible Power Suits, which transform each soldier into a one-man attack force.
Major Matthew 'Hawk' Masterson (Peter MacNeill), fighter in the skies.
Lieutenant Michael 'Tank' Ellis (Sven-Ole Thorsen), ground assault unit.
Sergeant Robert 'Scout' Baker (Maurice Dean Wint), espionage and communications.
And Corporal Jennifer 'Pilot' Chase (Jessica Steen), tactical systems expert.
Together they form the most powerful fighting force in Earth's history. Their creed: to protect all life. Their promise: to end Lord Dread's rule. Their name: Captain Power And The Soldiers Of The Future!
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