Ghostforce

Ghostforce

Company type	Animated television series
Industry	Entertainment
Founded	August 21, 2021 (2021-08-21)
Founder	Jeremy Zag
Area served	International
Products	Animated television series, live-action movie (in production)

Ghostforce—also referred to as Ghost Force'—is an animated television series developed by Jeremy Zag that first aired on TFOU in France on August 21, 2021. The show is distributed internationally under license from Disney; it premiered in the United States on Disney XD on October 4, 2021, and later appeared on Disney Channel starting November 8.

The debut season consists of 56 episodes: 52 episodes run approximately 11 minutes each, complemented by 4 special episodes lasting 22 minutes apiece. A live-action movie adaptation is underway, with production handled by 1492 Pictures and Cross Creek Pictures. Production of a second season is also currently active.

Premise

Taking place in New York City, the narrative centers on three middle schoolers who unite to form the superhero group Ghost Force. Their mission is to defend the city from invisible ghosts that amplify their strength by feeding on fear. These spectral beings possess both basic and enhanced forms, the latter achieved through fusion with particular objects. Upon defeating these entities, Ghost Force captures them using Technoghost containers, effectively undoing any harm inflicted.

Ghostforce

• Andrew "Andy" Baker (voiced by Enzo Ratsito in French, Jordan Quisno in English) serves as one of the primary protagonists in Ghostforce, making his initial appearance in the episode "Bananice". A student at a Manhattan school in NYC, Andy is the eldest member of the trio and an aspiring basketball player, although he tends to be somewhat lackadaisical academically. Utilizing his Ectocap, he transforms into the superhero Fury the Leader, employing slime-based abilities to combat paranormal ghosts.
  • Dragoyle is a ghost resembling a dragon or gargoyle that inhabits Fury's Boo Cap.
• Michael "Mike" Collins Jr. (voiced by Hervé Grull in French, Ogie Banks in English) is the youngest student in Professor Pascal's class due to skipping a grade level. Fascinated by science, Mike morphs into superhero Krush the Defender through his Ectocap, wielding ice generation powers against ghosts.
  • Growmax is an ice cube-shaped ghost residing within Krush's Boo Cap.
• Olivia "Liv" Baker (voiced by Laure Filiu in French, Cassandra Lee Morris in English) is Andy’s younger sister with a keen interest in paranormal phenomena. She transforms into superheroine Myst the Tactician via her Ectocap, possessing portal-creation capabilities used to intercept ghosts.
  • Octocat is a ghost combining octopus and cat features that lives inside Myst's Boo Cap.
• Glowboo (voiced by Emmanuel Garijo in French, Cedric Williams in English) represents the android member of Ghostforce and is introduced in the episode "Raijin".
• Miss Jones (voiced by Marie Diot in French, Tara Sands in English) acts as both a science educator and a half-ghost mentor for Ghostforce; she is credited with creating Glowboo.
  • Glups is Miss Jones' ghostly pet companion.

Supporting characters

• Jay Baker (voiced by Fred Colas in French, Nick Hudson Murdoch in English) is the father of Andy and Liv; he works as a film director and camera operator.
• Melissa Baker (voiced by Marie Diot in French) is their mother and also holds a role as a film director.
• Michael Collins Sr. (voiced by Emmanuel Garijo in French, Ogie Banks in English) is Mike’s father, a successful basketball player who exerts pressure on Mike to pursue basketball despite frequent absences due to business commitments.
• Professor Pascal (voiced by Fred Colas in French, Nick Hudson Murdock in English) teaches several subjects at the NYC school.
  • Asta is Professor Pascal’s canine companion.
• Mr. Boris Vladovsky (voiced by Emmanuel Garijo in French, Nick Hudson Murdock in English) serves as the strict principal of the NYC school.
• Drake Miller (voiced by Fred Colas in French, Cedric Williams in English) functions as Andy’s rival and is a professional basketball player.
  • Bobby (voiced by Emmanuel Garijo in French) acts as Drake’s devoted associate.
• Charlie (voiced by Marie Diot in French) is an Asian-American student who admires Ghostforce—especially Krush—and serves as Mike’s romantic interest.
• Jane and Stacy (both voiced by Laure Filiu in French) are cheerleaders who play antagonistic roles as mean girls; Jane conceals hobbies that Stacy disapproves of.
• Marlo (voiced by Emmanuel Garijo in French) is an African-American student known for his cool demeanor and serves as Liv’s love interest.
• Carla (voiced by Marie Diot in French) is an inquisitive student and Andy’s romantic interest; she initially appears as a background character in "Bananice".
• Rajat (voiced by Emmanuel Garijo in French) is an Indian-American student recognized for intellectual prowess comparable to Mike’s.
• Tim Callaghan (voiced by Fred Colas in French) is a confident police lieutenant who aids citizens during ghost-related incidents.
• Serge Lightman (voiced by Emmanuel Garijo in French) stars as the lead actor in Solar-Man, a superhero film produced by the Bakers.
• Nolan Kasenti (voiced by Fred Colas in French, Christopher Corey Smith in English) is a powerful businessman pursuing Miss Jones.

Series overview

Season 1 (2021–2022)

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Home media

Shout! Factory Kids acquired the DVD distribution rights for Ghostforce in North America through an agreement with ZAG Heroez. Other home video releases are handled by Eagle Pictures in Italy, Edel in Germany, and Dazzler Media in the United Kingdom.

Production

The show was originally conceived as a combination of CGI and live-action elements.

External links

• Ghost Force on TF1 (French)