Cosmic Quantum Ray
| Industry | Television animation |
|---|---|
| Founded | November 7, 2007 |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Animated TV series |
Cosmic Quantum Ray is an animated TV show that initially aired in the United States on November 7, 2007, via Animania HD. It later premiered in Germany on KI.KA in 2009, followed by its launch on The Hub on October 10, 2010. Additionally, the series was broadcast on Science Channel as part of a preview event for The Hub.
Synopsis
The narrative centers around Robbie Shipton, a teenager who possesses a shoebox that serves as a portal to the Ninth Dimension, the realm inhabited by Quantum Ray. Robbie becomes a member of Team Quantum, whose mission is to stop antagonists such as Professor Evil Brainhead and his maternal hamster figure, Mother. The storyline highlights the interactions between inhabitants of both the ordinary world and the Ninth Dimension.
Production
The show was developed through a collaboration between Germany's KI.KA and France's M6. Its scripts were crafted in English under the guidance of Emmy-winning head writers and co-producers Pamela Hickey and Dennys McCoy. In 2009, Cosmic Quantum Ray earned the Pulcinella Award for Best TV Series, outperforming entries from major networks including Nickelodeon, Disney, and Cartoon Network. Created by cosmologist Dr. Mani Bhaumik, the series incorporates elements of quantum physics into its plotlines, with Bhaumik ensuring scientific accuracy. The program combines elements of comedy and science fiction and concludes each episode with explanations of the quantum physics concepts featured.
Cast
- Ashleigh Ball – Allison
- Doron Bell – Lucas
- Richard Ian Cox – Chip Monahan
- Matt Hill – Scott
- Tom Kenny – Quantum Ray, Kronecker, Professor Evil Brainhead, Commander Fuzzy, Guy Gamma
- Colin Murdock – Bucketworth
- Pauline Newstone – Contessa De Worm
- Samuel Vincent – Robbie Shipton, Justin
- Cathy Weseluck – Mother Brainhead
- Chiara Zanni – Atee, Geecey
Crew
- Mani Bhaumik – Creator, Executive Producer
- Tatiana Chekhova – Executive Producer
- Mike Young – Executive Producer
- Andrew Young – Director
- Arnaud Bouron – Co-Director (France)
- Karl Willems – Voice Director
Episodes
- Alison Attacks!
- Sliptilicus
- It Was Nothing!
- What's Up With Gravity?
- There's a Universe in Scott's Head!
- Olga's Dish of Doom
- Chip Monahan: Alien Squirrel Master!
- What's a Bucketworth?
- Me, Robot
- Are We There Yet?
- Un-Real Estate
- Mr. Charm's Bad Vibration
- Eat at Olga's
- Alison's New Pet
- Rings of Fire
- Return of the Alien Squirrel Master
- Hall of Fame
- Here Today, Gone Yesterday
- Pirates of the Dark Matter
- Wild, Wild Wormhole
- Let's Play a Game
- Oh Mother, Where Art Thou?
- Tangled Up in Twins
- Cosmic Quantum... Robbie
- The Incredible Shrinking Ray
- Ms. Zooty's