Get Ace

Get Ace
Company type	Television series
Industry	Animation, Entertainment
Founded	January 19, 2014; 12 years ago
Headquarters	Australia
Area served	Australia, United States, France, Canada, Portugal, India
Products	Animated television series

Get Ace is an Australian animated series that follows the adventures of Ace McDougal, a young boy equipped with high-tech, supercharged dental braces. The show debuted on Eleven on 19 January 2014 and quickly became the highest-rated animated program on the network.

Overview

After a case of mistaken identity, high school student Ace McDougal becomes involved in a world of advanced espionage technology. During a routine visit to the dentist, Ace receives state-of-the-art spy braces embedded with various gadgets and accompanied by Hugo (Holographic User Guidance Operative), a holographic AI visible exclusively to him. Together, Ace and Hugo must safeguard the braces from Ned Krinkle, a villainous spy and master of disguise who originally owned the device.

Ned and his mother Hilda relentlessly devise plans to regain possession of the braces by capturing Ace. While attempting to live an ordinary life, Ace contends with their escalating plots and frequently encounters unexpected complications when activating the braces’ features. The storyline highlights the tension between Ace’s everyday experiences and Ned and Hilda’s determined efforts to recover the advanced technology.

Characters

Ace McDougal (voiced by David Myles Brown) – A self-assured, intelligent 13-year-old who faces chaos with enthusiasm. He tends to act quickly but often without thinking, leading to trouble before others can react.
Hugo (voiced by Lyall Brooks) – H.U.G.O (Holographic User Guidance Operative) is a sharp-witted, sophisticated hologram integrated into Ace’s braces. Modeled after a younger Ned but significantly more clever and sarcastic.
Ned Krinkle (voiced by Lyall Brooks) – A deceitful spy and expert in disguise who can mimic anyone except for his distinctive jagged teeth. He exhibits childish behavior and cowardice, frequently throwing tantrums.
Hilda Krinkle (voiced by Amanda Harrison) – A veteran villain and spy who remains agile despite her Cold War-era experience. She is fiercely loyal to her son Ned and orchestrates their plans to reclaim Ace’s braces, often placing Ned in harm’s way.

Episodes

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Production and broadcast

The series was rebroadcast on Eleven before starting reruns on ABC3 from 3 November 2014. Due to strong audience demand, a second season was announced on 9 February 2015; however, it was never produced.

On 14 July 2015, the show was licensed to Hulu for streaming in the United States and is currently accessible on Tubi and Peacock (streaming service). Internationally, it premiered on Boing in France on 13 April 2015, aired on Teletoon (now Cartoon Network) in Canada beginning 8 September 2015, was broadcast on Biggs in Portugal during 2015/2016, and appeared on Marvel HQ in India.

Awards and nominations

Award wins

2014 AWGIE Award for Best Animation
2014 Screen Music Awards – Best Music For Children's Television Series

Nominations

2015 International Emmy Awards – Best Kids Animation
2015 Apollo Awards – Best 2D Animation
2015 Cartoons on the Bay – Pulcinella Awards, Best TV Series for Kids
2015 Cartoons on the Bay – Official Selection, TV Series for Kids
2015 AACTA Awards – Best Children's Television Series
2014 Screen Music Awards – Best Music For Children's Television Series
2014 AWGIE Award – Best Animation

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