When five teens from all over the globe combine the power of their magic rings, they summon Captain Planet, a superhero who uses earth, wind, fire, water, and heart to combat the vile villains out to pollute the environment. Media master Ted Turner's socially conscious animated series ran from 1990-96 and featured the voices of such celebrities as Whoopi Goldberg, LeVar Burton, Martin Sheen, Sting, and Meg Ryan.114 episodes on 15 discs. 10 hrs. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; audio commentary; interviews; more.
Captain Planet: The Complete Franchise on DVD brings together every episode of the iconic animated series that inspired a generation to care for the environment. Produced by Cartoon Network, this comprehensive collection follows five young Planeteers from around the globe as they unite their powers?Earth, Fire, Wind, Water, and Heart?to summon Captain Planet and battle eco-villains threatening our world. The show is celebrated for its engaging storytelling and strong environmental message. Cartoon Network, renowned for creating beloved classics like "The Powerpuff Girls" and "Adventure Time," has been a leader in children's entertainment since 1992. Key cast members include David Coburn (voice of Captain Planet), known for his dynamic voice work; LeVar Burton (Kwame), acclaimed actor from "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and host of "Reading Rainbow"; Whoopi Goldberg (Gaia), an Oscar-winning actress famous for films such as "Ghost" and her activism; Meg Ryan (Dr. Blight), star of romantic comedies like "When Harry Met Sally..."; Jeff Goldblum (Verminous Skumm) with notable roles in blockbusters like "Jurassic Park." Directors Andy Heyward and Nicholas Boxer have extensive experience in animation production, contributing significantly to educational programming.
Actors:
James Coburn, David Coburn, LeVar Burton, Whoopi Goldberg, Joey Dedio, Janice Kawaye, Scott Menville, Kath Soucie, Edward Asner, Jeff Goldblum