Michel Vaillant – Tracksuits, Helmets and Speed – the animated series on car racing from the 90s
For fans of cars, races and adrenaline, “Michel Vaillant – Suits, Helmets and Speed” represents a journey into the world of motor racing. This cartoon series, inspired by the comic book character of the same name, offers 65 exciting episodes, each lasting 26 minutes. The series was produced by La Cinq and distributed in Europe and the USA, and also made its appearance in Italy, on Canale 5, in 1992.
A Hero on the Track: Michel Vaillant
The series comes to life thanks to Michel Vaillant, an extraordinarily talented racing driver. Created by Jean Graton in the comics, Michel is the undisputed protagonist of the animated adventure. With his courage, his skill behind the wheel and his passion for racing, Michel Vaillant became an imaginary icon of motor racing.
A Challenge of Speed and Skill
The plot of “Michel Vaillant – Suits, Helmets and Speed” revolves around the world of car racing, where speed and skill are the keys to success. Michel and his team face epic challenges against formidable opponents on tracks around the world. Every race is an opportunity to prove your worth and push the limits.
A Successful Series
In France, the series was broadcast for the first time in 1991 on Canal J and subsequently found new life on France 2 starting from 11 October 1997. The 65 episodes were written by Patrick Vanetti and Dominique Privé, while the direction was handled by Christian Ligan.
The Historical Context
The creation of “Michel Vaillant” was influenced by French production quotas imposed in the late 80s. Cinq produced several cartoons, including Manu, Bucky O'Hare, Barnyard Commandos and La Petite Boutique. The latter two, due to financial problems, could not be broadcast, but were recovered by M6 and broadcast during the 1992-1993 period in M6 Kid.
However, La Cinq's demise in 1992 led to the closure of many production companies, including Jingle, which filed for bankruptcy in 1993.
In Conclusions
“Michel Vaillant – Tracksuits, Helmets and Speed” is a series that captured the enthusiasm of motor racing fans and adventure enthusiasts. With its mix of action, adrenaline and unforgettable characters, this animated series offered an exciting journey into the world of four-wheel racing. A must for anyone who loves the speed and thrill of car racing.
Data Sheet
- Original title: Michel Vaillant
- Original language: French
- Country of Production: France
- Production Study: La Cinq, C&D, Jingle, Hit Entertainment, Jetlag Productions
- First TV: 1990 mm
- Episodes: 65 (Complete)
- Episode Duration: 30 minutes
- Transmission Grid in Italy: Channel 5
- First TV in Italy: 12 October 1992
- Episodes in Italy: 65 (Complete)
- Episode duration in Italy: 24 minutes
Synopsis: “Michel Vaillant – Tracksuits, Helmets and Speed” is an exciting animated series that takes viewers into the world of motor racing. The series was produced in France and offers a total of 65 episodes, each with a duration of 30 minutes in the original version and 24 minutes in the Italian version. The story revolves around the protagonist, Michel Vaillant, an extraordinary racing driver, and his adventures on the track.
Production and Distribution: The series was produced by a consortium of animation studios, including La Cinq, C&D, Jingle, Hit Entertainment and Jetlag Productions. Its first broadcast dates back to 1990, when it captured the attention of French viewers. In Italy, “Michel Vaillant” landed on Canale 5 on October 12, 1992 and continued to entertain Italian audiences with his captivating stories.
“Michel Vaillant – Tracksuits, Helmets and Speed” has become a cult series for car racing lovers and has left an indelible mark on the history of animation. With its high-speed action, memorable characters and thrilling scenarios, this series was an unforgettable journey into the exciting world of four-wheel racing.
![Avengers – Earth's Mightiest Heroes Animated TV series Original logo of the series Original title The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes Original language English Country United States Author Christopher Yost, Stan Lee Subject Caroline Farah Screenplay Mark Parsons Char. designThomas Perkins (supervisor, 26 episodes), Brianne Drouhard (additional, 13 episodes) MusicDavid Ari Leon (music supervisor/composer: musical composition, 26 episodes), James Morris (musical editor, 7 episodes, 2010/2011), Mark Ryan ( musical editing, 5 episodes, 2010) StudioMarvel Animation, Film Roman Productions NetworkDisney 1 (complete) Duration of ep. it.20 minutes Dialogues it.Marco Cortesi (season 2010), Laura Distretti (season 52), Antonello Governale (season 22) Double study. it.DEA 5 (season 1), Studio Asci in collaboration with Fono Roma (season 2) Double dir. it.Alida Milana (season 1), Davide Lepore (season 2), Deborah Tornesi (season 2) Generation, drama, superheroes, science fiction, adventure Preceded by The Avengers Followed by Avengers Assemble Avengers – Earth's Mightiest Heroes (The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes) is a cartoon television series produced by Marvel Studios, based on the Marvel Comics comic of the same name. It aired for the first time in 2010 on Disney XD and ended in 2012[1], for a total of 52 episodes divided into two seasons.
In Italy the series was broadcast free-to-air on Rai 2 and Rai Gulp, which sent the second season in order by skipping some episodes.
The series initially features a team based on the original Avengers roster, consisting of Iron Man, Ant-Man, Hulk, Thor and Wasp. Captain America, Black Panther, Hawkeye, Ms. later join the group. Marvel and Vision. In terms of tone and style, the series is based primarily on the original stories by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. However, it also tends to use material from all eras of comics and from other resources such as the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Ultimate Universe (in particular the Ultimates series, given that Nick Fury is bald and black, just like his counterpart Ultimate). The series was canceled in 2012, being replaced by a new cartoon titled Avengers Assemble, drawn in a style similar to that of the Ultimate Spider-Man animated series.
First season[edit | edit wikitext] As the world's most dangerous supervillains have escaped from the Vault, the Cube, the Big House and the Raft, five of Earth's mightiest heroes form a crime-fighting alliance called the “Avengers” (“Avengers” ). The group of Avengers includes Iron Man as leader, Ant-Man, Thor, Hulk and the sweet Wasp. Later Captain America, Black Panther and Hawkeye also join the group. When it comes to the season finale, it is revealed that Loki, Thor's evil brother, was responsible for the evil sorceress' escapes and training of the Lords of Evil (the group of supervillains also includes Baron Zemo, the Abomination , the Executioner, Crimson Dynamo, Living Laser, Gargoyle (Paul Duval) and Wonder Man).
Second season[edit | edit wikitext] The second season portrays the Avengers as they track down the remaining members of the dark lord and end up getting involved in the impending war between the Kree and Skrulls. The Avengers are unaware that Captain America has been replaced by a Skrull, as the Skrulls have begun their invasion of Earth[2]. Black Widow (Natasha Romanoff), Ms. Marvel (Carol Danvers), Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell), Vision, Falcon and Mime join the Avengers. There are also appearances by many other characters from the Marvel universe, such as Spider-Man, Wolverine, War Machine, Doc Samson, the Winter Soldier, Ant-Man II (Scott Lang), the Fantastic Four (Mister Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch and the Thing), the Guardians of the Galaxy (Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax the Destroyer, Rocket Raccoon and Groot) and the Heroes for Sale, finally the other infamous supervillains such as Ultron, Doctor Doom, Annihilus , Surtur, Crossfire, General Ross (Red Hulk) and Galactus, as their last very powerful opponent who concludes this animated series.
Some recurring characters adapt to the costumes of their Ultimate Universe counterparts, such as SHIELD director Nick Fury, who returns looking more like the Ultimate Universe Fury, with a shaved head and goatee, and the Skrull who replaced Captain America wears the costume adapted directly from Ultimate Captain America and uses an energy shield.
The first episode of the second season, titled Doctor Doom's Private War, featuring the Fantastic Four and their arch-nemesis Doctor Doom, was shown to audiences at the 2011 San Diego and New York Comic-Cons, as well as at WonderCon 2012 of Anaheim. The broadcast began on April 1, 2012.
The second season episode entitled Without Powers was intentionally excluded from the television broadcast in the United States with the intention of offering it as an exclusive bonus on DVDs for sale.
Avengers[edit | edit wikitext] Tony Stark / Iron Man: is a billionaire scientist who owns high-tech armor, which he uses to fight evil.
Steve Rogers/Captain America: the leader of the Avengers. A super soldier, or a sort of soldier with superhuman strength, during the Second World War fights against the evil Red Skull and Hydra together with an assistant known as Bucky. Also during the Second World War, he was trapped in an iceberg where he remained for many years, only to be freed by the Avengers, who he joined. Many times he disagrees with Tony Stark. In combat he uses a vibranium shield.
Thor: He is the God of Thunder and son of Odin. He founded the Avengers alongside Iron Man, Ant-Man, Wasp and Hulk.
Bruce Banner/Hulk: A man who after experimenting with his super soldier serum became a powerful green beast.
Hank Pym/Ant-Man/Giant-Man/Bumblebee: a biochemist and entomologist who, thanks to the Pym particles he discovered, can change size and become tiny like Ant-Man or huge like Giant-Man. He is the creator of the artificial intelligence Ultron, as well as Wasp's boyfriend. Among the superhero identities he adopted there is also that of the Bumblebee.
Janet van Dyne/Wasp: she has the same powers as her boyfriend Ant-Man and it is she who created the name of the Avengers team.
T'Challa/Black Panther: King of Wakanda and son of T'Chaka Carol Danvers/Ms. Marvel: A woman who acquired extraordinary powers in an accident.
Clint Barton/Hawkeye Vision Peter Paker/Spider-Man: He is a boy who, after being bitten by a radioactive spider, decides to use his powers to fight crime.
Scott Lang/Ant-Man Susan Richards/Invisible Woman Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic Ben Grimm/The Thing Johnny Storm/The Human Torch James Howlett/Wolverine Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow Doc Samson Daisy Johnson/Quake Jim Rhodes/War Machine Danny Rand/Iron Fist Luke Cage Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier Sam Wilson /Falcon SHIELD[edit | edit wikitext] HYDRA[edit | edit wikitext] Lords of Evil[edit | edit wikitext] U-Foes[edit | edit wikitext] Destruction Squad[edit | edit wikitext] Howling Commandos[edit | edit wikitext] Other enemies[edit | edit wikitext] Other characters[edit | edit wikitext] In episode 1×01 The Return of Iron Man, mention is made of Stark's decision to stop building weapons for everyone, including SHIELD, which decides to progress on its own but has the projects stolen by 'HYDRA. Also in this episode, Nick Fury, young at first, is "aged" by Von Strucker with a mechanism that absorbs the life force of others to rejuvenate him; having interrupted the proceedings, Fury finds himself with partially gray hair. Strangely, in the second season Fury's look will switch to the Ultimate version inspired by the appearance of actor Samuel L. Jackson!
In the episode 1×04 Captain America, Fury's Howling Commandos appear, but their leader is a certain Jack Fury; in classic continuity, Nick Fury had a brother named Jake; Jack Fury is Caucasian, while the XNUMXst century Nick Fury, despite resembling him, is African-American. Among the Commandos there is a soldier who is called Howlett and resembles Wolverine, whose birth name is James Howlett. The Red Skull is shown attempting to access artifacts and creatures from Norse legends, as in the film Captain America: The First Avenger; Wolfgang Von Strucker also appears and Baron Zemo is mentioned; Von Strucker is characterized as an excellent fencer, while in the comics it is his son Andreas who wears the Swordsman costume. When the Captain falls in the Arctic, Kang the conqueror appears and re-observes the events and understands that the fate of the future is tied to him.
In episode 1x05 Ape Man vs. Black Panther, Hank Pym faces Ulysses Klaw and a group of mercenaries, shrinking and appearing invisible; the men he hits strangely resemble some actors from Predator, whose antagonist is an alien hunter capable of making himself transparent.
In episode 1×06 The Great Escape (part 1), Lucia von Bardas, prime minister of Latveria, appears; her name is changed to Slovakia, perhaps to make the story more understandable to viewers who don't read Marvel comics. Leonard Samson also appears, to whom Banner reveals that SHIELD seeks to control superhumans mutated by gamma rays; the Green Goliath's alter ego compares the Cube to a gamma bomb ready to explode (in fact shortly afterwards there will be an escape); in the first version of his comics origins, the Hulk was born from the explosion of a gamma bomb! Whiplash is a woman!
Odin has both eyes, instead of just his right eye.
in episode 2×09 Vision the Destroyer, Vision and Ultron are introduced; wanting to become unstoppable, Ultron sends Vision to steal vibranium in Wakanda and adamantium in the old Weapon X base; here he is hindered by soldiers guided remotely by a man called "professor" never shown, and we hear the voice of a guard who identifies himself as Colcord: these are references to the experiment that covered Wolverine's skeleton, led by a certain professor of whose identity is unknown, and to the subsequent Arma X program (actually part of the larger Arma Plus); it will be led by Malcolm Colcord, a guard who survived, although disfigured, Wolverine's escape from the complex; for this reason he harbored an extreme grudge towards the Canadian mutant, deciding to restart Weapon
Buena Vista Home Entertainment, in June 2011, released two DVDs containing seven and six episodes of the series respectively[3][4]. In 2012, the further volumes 3 and 4 of the same series were published in Italy.[5][6] On June 7, 2012, Marvel announced that it had canceled the series and, therefore, would no longer produce a third season. It will be replaced by a new series entitled Avengers Assemble[1].
Originally there was supposed to be a third season and the main story would have seen the powerful heroes of the earth face the threat of Thanos intent on recovering the infinity stones, something that is resumed both in the infinity saga of the first decade of the MCU and in the second season of Avengers Assembly, furthermore the third season would have narrated the stories of Thor Ragnarok & Planet Hulk; it was also thought to include various stories for a possible fourth season such as Avengers Vs X-Men, Secret Wars and Civil War.
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