Dude, That's My Ghost!

Dude, That's My Ghost!

Company type	Television series
Industry	Animation, Entertainment
Founded	2013 (2013)
Founder	Jan Van Rijsselberge
Products	Animated television series
Parent	Alphanim, Snipple Animation, Cofanim, Backup Films

Dude, That's My Ghost! (French title: Mon Pote le fantôme) is a 2013 animated television series co-produced by British and French studios. The show was developed by Jan Van Rijsselberge and produced through a collaboration involving Alphanim, Snipple Animation, Cofanim, and Backup Films, with direction by Frédéric Martin. It was broadcast on Disney XD in the United Kingdom and on Orange Cinema Series in France. Van Rijsselberge, also recognized for creating X-DuckX and Robotboy, crafted this series consisting of 52 episodes, each lasting approximately eleven minutes. The initial episode debuted on 2 February 2013.

Plot

The narrative centers on Spencer Wright, a 14-year-old who aspires to be a filmmaker and finds himself as the newcomer at Beverly Heights High School—a place dominated by the offspring of Hollywood elites. Lacking wealth and social standing, Spencer depends on his closest companion, Billy Joe Cobra—the ghost of a once-famous pop icon—to gain entry into this exclusive environment.

Characters

• Spencer Wright (voiced by Rasmus Hardiker) – A young filmmaker with a strong interest in creating horror-themed amateur movies. Spencer possesses a necklace that previously belonged to Billy, enabling him to perceive the ghost’s presence. Although he is different from the affluent Beverly Heights students and is new to the area, Spencer integrates into the community with Billy’s assistance while confronting challenges from figures such as Principal Ponzi and Lolo. He also safeguards Billy against adversaries like Madame X and Hoover and frequently addresses complications arising from Billy’s supernatural escapades.
• Billy Joe Cobra (voiced by Darren Foreman) – Spencer’s ghostly best friend and distant relative who was formerly a wildly successful pop star. Billy remains unseen by most unless they hold an item personally connected to him, such as Spencer’s necklace. His personality blends celebrity vanity with steadfast loyalty. His past as a rock star involved erratic conduct and extravagant indulgences. Wealthy beyond measure, Billy owns numerous luxury possessions including limousines, private jets, yachts, a pet crocodile, and the mansion where Spencer’s family now lives. His music often highlights his self-centered nature and opulent lifestyle.

Broadcast

The series premiered in 2013 on Disney XD within the United Kingdom. It soon followed with broadcasts on Disney XD channels in Turkey and the Middle East, as well as on Disney XD in Latin America beginning August 22, 2013. By 2015, Canadian audiences could watch it on BBC Kids. Since November 13, 2020, the entire series has been accessible on Disney+ across multiple European territories.

See also

• List of ghost films

External links

• Series profile at Gaumont