Dex Hamilton: Alien Entomologist
| Industry | Animation production |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Canada , Canada |
| Products | Dex Hamilton: Alien Entomologist (animated series), Dex Hamilton: Fire and Ice (film), Dex Hamilton's Bug Quest (game) |
Dex Hamilton: Alien Entomologist is an animated series for children, produced through an international partnership between the Canadian firm March Entertainment and Australia's SLR Productions.
Broadcast
The show debuted on Australia's Network Ten in 2008, designed for viewers aged six and above. It started airing on Canada's CBC Television in January 2010, occupying a Saturday morning slot at 10:30am EST, but ceased broadcasting by 2019 when the rights were transferred to Toonavision. In the United States, the program was available on Qubo until December 27, 2014.
Episodes
The series features a total of 26 episodes, each running about 25 minutes and commonly scheduled within a 30-minute programming block.
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Series synopsis
Set in the distant future of the year 3000, Dex Hamilton, a youthful entomologist and wildlife adventurer, faces off against alien insect species that jeopardize the harmony between humanity and nature. Together with his team—scientists Zap Monogan, Jenny 10, and Tung "the fantastic frog boy"—Dex captures and analyzes these extraterrestrial creatures.
At the same time, a villainous figure engineers genetically enhanced super insects with the intent to annihilate all worlds.
Characters
Dex Hamilton – The clever lead character and alien insect specialist who oversees The Habitat, a facility dedicated to preserving various insect ecosystems for research. He speaks with a distinct Broad Australian accent.
Sally Keaner – A wildlife reporter and explorer who occasionally partners with Dex’s group. She is drawn to beauty but harbors fears of certain alien insects, especially the Devil Banshees, and speaks with a Canadian accent.
Zap Monogan – A human-insect hybrid discovered by Dex. Relaxed yet powerful, he can sprout wings to fly and acts as the team’s pilot. Created by an evil scientist using Dex’s DNA as a template, Zap wrestles with his insect instincts but is soothed by Jenny 10. He appears to have romantic feelings for her.
Jenny 10 – A mechanic working at The Habitat and one of ten genetically engineered clones from the 'Jenny Project,' each clone possessing unique traits. Jenny 10 exhibits exceptional intelligence; for example, Jenny 8 has invisibility powers. The remaining clones likely died young. Jenny 10 maintains insect habitats and designs capture devices, developing strong affection for Zap.
Tung Swampton – An amphibian-like alien resembling a humanoid frog with poor hygiene and peculiar preferences. He can perform long leaps, climb walls, and uses an extended tongue. Tung sometimes causes problems by consuming captured insects.
Syrrus – The principal antagonist, an alien bio-terrorist confined on Planet Eltron. His goal is to assemble an army of insectoid creatures to eliminate all non-insect life forms and establish a utopia for his forces. Syrrus possesses the ability to morph into swarms of insects and exert telepathic control over insectoid beings.
The Habitat
The Habitat is an advanced facility housing all of Dex's insect specimens, supported financially by the Mayor of Metropolis. It contains a network of specialized enclosures that simulate the native environments of each insect species. Overseen effectively by Jenny Ten, The Habitat integrates cutting-edge technology, including an array of sophisticated satellites.
While focusing mainly on alien insects, the series occasionally references other fauna such as elephants and hummingbirds.
Film
March Entertainment produced Dex Hamilton: Fire and Ice, a feature-length prequel film blending 2D animation with cel-shaded 3D visuals. It debuted on CBC Television in December 2009 before the series premiered on CBC in 2010, following its initial release on Network 10 in 2008.
Game
In 2010, March released Dex Hamilton's Bug Quest, an online Flash game featuring characters from the series. The game was accessible via CBC’s website as well as the official show site.
External links
- Jon Izen (director website)