The Skinner Boys: Guardians of the Lost Secrets

The Skinner Boys: Guardians of the Lost Secrets

Company type	Animated television series
Industry	Children's animation
Founded	July 6, 2014 (2014-07-06)
Founder	Steve Lyons (creator)
Area served	Australia, Ireland, Germany
Products	Animated television series
Parent	SLR Productions and Telegael Teoranta

The Skinner Boys: Guardians of the Lost Secrets is an animated series for children, developed through a collaboration between SLR Productions, Telegael Teoranta, ZDF Enterprises, Home Plate Entertainment (season 1), and Top Draw Animation (season 1). Its initial season, consisting of 26 episodes, debuted on 9Go! on 6 July 2014 as part of the Kids' WB programming block. The follow-up season was released in 2017.

Conceived by Steve Lyons, the show was directed by Pablo De La Torre during its first season and Eugene Linkov in the second, with Jo Boag serving as creative director. The executive production team features Suzanne Ryan, Paul Cummins, Jo Rooney, Andy Ryan, Karen Mitrega, Lea Schmidt, Arne Lohmann, Wayne Dearing (season 1), Bill Schultz (season 1), Meike Schoel (season 2), and Franziska Zerbin (season 2). Production responsibilities were managed by Suzanne Ryan, Yasmin Jones, Siobhán Ní Ghadhra (season 1), Stella Dearing (season 1), and Cathy Ní Fhlaithearta (season 2).

Broadcasting took place in Australia on 9Go! and in Germany via Super RTL. The series spans two seasons with a total of 52 episodes, each approximately 24 minutes in duration. The voice ensemble includes Paul Tylak, Damian Clarke, Derek Siow, Emma Tate, Lisa Moule, and Dan Russell.

Plot

Charles, Henry, and Edward Skinner—the three Skinner brothers—inherit their grandfather Augustus Skinner’s mansion. Alongside their cousin Tara, they assume the role of protectors for a collection of rare artifacts gathered from across the globe, each endowed with remarkable powers.

Cast

• Paul Tylak as Charles Skinner
• Damian Clarke as Henry Skinner
• Derek Siow as Edward Skinner
• Emma Tate as Julia Skinner
• Lisa Moule as Tara Skinner
• Dan Russell as Wellington

Production

The Skinner Boys: Guardians of the Lost Secrets is a joint production by SLR Productions and Telegael Teoranta, who share ownership of the series' intellectual property. This partnership includes collaborations with Nine Network Australia, Super RTL, and ZDF Enterprises. Season one was co-produced with Home Plate Entertainment and Top Draw Animation, while Toonz Entertainment provided animation services for season two.

Season 1 (2014)

1. Nothing to Fear
2. Freezer Burn
3. The Drums of Doom
4. The Conflict Stone
5. The Eye of the Golden Snake
6. The Curse of the Ghost Train
7. The Castle of the Lost
8. The Mirror of Middlestep
9. The Dangers of the Deep
10. The Fire Opal
11. The Fountain of Youth
12. Grimm and Grimmer
13. The Wings of the Butterfly
14. Edward Saves the World
15. The Dragon's Breath
16. The Curse of Invisibility
17. The Crystal of Creation
18. The Sacred Scarab
19. The Molewhistle of East Grinsmead
20. The Swampies of the Deep South
21. The Lantern of Truth
22. The Ice Crystal
23. The Festival of the Ancestors
24. The Blood Bossom
25. The Tibetan Map of Destiny
26. Grandpa Skinner's Journal

Season 2 (2017)

1. The Body Clock of Tingri-La
2. The Crown of Ra
3. Logi's Shield
4. The Chimes of Change
5. Snakes Alive
6. The Ravenstone
7. The Wand of Enchantment
8. The Frog of Fertility
9. The Goblet of Goodearth
10. The Volcano Eggs
11. The Yeti and the Stone Maker
12. SOS Nessie
13. The Belt of Heracles
14. The Claw of the Werewolf
15. The Wishing Band
16. Yes Edward, Pixies Are Real
17. The Crystal Salt Shaker of Awesomeness
18. No Strings Attached
19. Tabula Rasa
20. The Carpathian Cookbook
21. The Bluebird of Happiness
22. Into Thin Air
23. Beware the Drop Bear
24. The Bear and the Wolf
25. The Hand of Oblivion
26. The Compass of Rattlesnake Ridge

External links

• Overview at ZDF Enterprises
• Overview at SLR Productions