Tabaluga (TV series)

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Tabaluga
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Genre Fantasy
Animated series
Created by Helme Heine
Peter Maffay
Gregor Rottschalk
Rolf Zuckowski
Based on Tabaluga by Peter Maffay
Written byGregor Rottschalk
Heike Lagé
John Palmer
Dale Scott
Susan Beak
Geoff Beak
David Witt
Malcom McGookin
Christopher Plowright
David Evans
Yoram Gross
Athol Henry
Sally Odgers
Michael Maurer
Phil Sanders
Melanie Alexander
Adam Bowen
Grant Fraser
Chris Phillips
Rhett Walton
Directed by Yoram Gross (Season 1–2)
David Evans (Season 3 & TV movie)
Voices ofJamie Oxenbould
Keith Scott
Robyn Moore
Troy Planet (Season 2–3)
Sarah Aubrey (Season 3 & TV movie)
Shane Withington (TV movie)
Opening theme"Tabaluga's Song", performed by Peter Rudolph Heinen
Ending theme"Nessaja's Song", composed by Peter Maffay
"Tabaluga's Song" performed by Peter Rudolph Heinen (TV movie)
ComposersPeter Wagner (Season 1–2)
Andy Sedlmaier (Season 1–2)
Clive Harrison (Season 3)
Guy Gross (TV movie)
Country of originGermany
Australia
Original languagesGerman
English
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes78
Production
Executive producersSandra Gross (Season 1)
Tim Brooke-Hunt (Season 1)
Dr. Sylvia Rothblum (Season 2)
Matthias Schulze (Season 3)
Hans-Jürgen Steimer (Season 3)
Geoff Watson (Season 3)
ProducersYoram Gross (Season 1–2)
Franziska Guderian (Season 3)
Andre Kussmaul (Season 3)
Anke Steinbacher (Season 3)
Rodney Whitham (Season 3)
EditorsAntonietta Sisinni (Season 1)
Andrew MacNeil (Season 1)
Christopher Plowright (Season 1)
Roger Grant (Season 2)
Dee Liebenberg (Season 2)
David Stiven (Season 2)
Running time22 minutes
Production companies ZDF Enterprises
Yoram Gross Film Studios (Season 1)
Yoram Gross-EM.TV (Season 2–3 & TV movie)
EM.Entertainment
Original release
Network ZDF
Seven Network
ReleaseOctober 4, 1997 (1997-10-04) 
June 19, 2004 (2004-06-19)
Statue of Tabaluga in Erfurt Tabaluga Erfurt by Stepro.jpg
Statue of Tabaluga in Erfurt

Tabaluga is a German-Australian animated television series produced by Yoram Gross Film Studios and Yoram Gross-EM.TV, based on the character of the same name created by Peter Maffay. [1] In this series, Tabaluga is the last of the dragons and lives in Greenland, a magical place inhabited by talking animals of many different species. [2] Tabaluga must defend his home from Iceland, a frigid arctic tundra, ruled by the evil snowman Arktos. In Season 2, he must also deal with a searing desert, ruled by an evil sand-spirit named Humsin.

Contents

The series was shown on Seven Network in Australia and ZDF in Germany. It was also shown on the Fox Family Channel from 1998 to 2001 in the United States. [3] In the first season, there are many references to the albums. For example, the snake, Bilingua (Tabaluga und das leuchtende Schweigen) and the spider Tarantula (Tabaluga und Lilli) make one-off appearances in the series. Special mention goes to Lilli, who Tabaluga falls in love with in the third album, Tabaluga und Lilli. Season 1, Episode 23, Tabaluga and Lilli, is dedicated to their love story.

Plot

The series focuses on Tabaluga, the last dragon living in Greenland, a land occupied by intelligent, talking animals. As a dragon he is tasked with defending Greenland against the evil snowman Arktos. In the second season, he must also defend Greenland against the desert spirit Humsin.

Characters

Residents of Greenland

Iceworld

Desert Realm

Episodes

Season 1 (1997–1998)

#TitleSummaryAir Date
1The Last One of His KindAs Arktos spoils Greenland's tranquility, Digby, Ruby, and Buzz, stumble upon an egg, out of which hatches the last dragon Tabaluga. Tabaluga escapes Arktos and then learns of his destiny.4 October 1997 (Germany)
2Happy Without EndingTabaluga tumbles into the Iceworld and releases his newfound friend Happy, and they escape and rescue a defecting Fox Dandy, who leads them to Greenland.11 October 1997 (Germany)
3A Very Hot ThingArktos has Vultur start a fire on the Greenland beach after seeing Tabaluga and his friends having a barbecue. The fire forces Greenland's inhabitants to evacuate to Nessaja's island, as it's the only place in Greenland surrounded by water. All the birds and bees fan the fire to blow it towards Glasstown and then Arktos is forced to extinguish it.18 October 1997 (Germany)
4Servant of Two MastersVultur takes Digby to Iceworld. The Greenlanders create a diversion, while Tabaluga and Happy rescue Digby along with some other animals, as well as learning Shouhu's purpose.25 October 1997 (Germany)
5Dubious DealingsWorry rises in Greenland when the night is longer than normal. Arktos takes advantage of this, but Tabaluga catches wind of Arktos' deception and reveals the darkness was just an eclipse.1 November 1997 (Germany)
6One Dragon Too ManyArktos sends a flying dragon lizard to impersonate Tabaluga and stir things up in Greenland. Tabaluga outdoes the imposter when he rescues Happy and helps him to fit in.8 November 1997 (Germany)
7The Wiser Head Does Not Give UpArktos has developed a new weapon to spread his ice. Tabaluga has a dilemma to prepare for the worst, but decides to give himself up in order to infiltrate Glasstown and put the new weapon out of action.15 November 1997 (Germany)
8Two Birds With One StoneTabaluga volunteers to rescue Queen Elisabeth XXI's ant army from the clutches of Arktos. Tabaluga infiltrates Glasstown with unexpected help from Happy and forces Arktos to release the ants.22 November 1997 (Germany)
9MoonstruckTabaluga is intrigued by the Moon and wants to go to there. Arktos' offer to bring him there proves to be an attempt to dispose of him. In an unconscious dream, Tabaluga learns plenty about the Moon.29 November 1997
10Dragons Do not CryTabaluga and Happy and Arktos are enjoying themselves. But a new kind of fruit that Happy and Arktos ate has poisoned them. With effort, Tabaluga provides a cure for Happy, then passes it on to Arktos' butler, James.6 December 1997 (Germany)
11The Big CloudArktos unleashes a volley of ice clouds to blot out the sun. With help from Prince Ighor, Tabaluga persuades the volcano ant queen to erupt the volcano. It works, but only too well.13 December 1997 (Germany)
12The Visitors Who Came in From The ColdAll of Arktos' penguins except James go on strike. While Tabaluga helps the penguins last in Greenland, Iceland falls into disarray. Eventually, Arktos persuades the penguins to return and makes it up to them.20 December 1997 (Germany)
13A Fatal PresentArktos sends a plague of locusts to Greenland. With all options failing, Tabaluga seeks the help of the giant Black Widow spider Tarantula. Her siren song works, with all Greenlanders evading it.27 December 1997 (Germany)
14A Ruined PremiereTo stifle his boredom, Arktos sends James to capture some dolphins for a circus. With the aid of Sawbones the swordfish, Tabaluga and his friends intercept and rescue the dolphins.3 January 1998 (Germany)
15A Matter Full of SeedsThere is a shortage of sunflower seeds for Tabaluga thanks to James' harvest. Tabaluga slips into Glasstown to get back some seeds to enjoy in the future.10 January 1998 (Germany)
16Someone Is CheatingGreenland is holding a sports tournament. Arktos plans to use this tournament to win the land as his own. The Greenlanders win the tournament, thanks to Maurice, a polar whom Arktos outcast.17 January 1998 (Germany)
17Mister Nice GuyAfter increased attacks on Greenland, Arktos sends James as a clown to steal some fruit. His heist fails, but the Greenlanders lend him a hand, while Tabaluga spreads cheer and happiness in Iceworld.24 January 1998 (Germany)
18Too Much Salt Is Detrimental to the HealthJames builds a dam to get water for ice cream production. The dam causes a lot of flooding and is contaminated by a salt mine. The beavers manage to destroy the dam and restore the river.31 January 1998 (Germany)
19The Tree of LifeArktos is intent on destroying the Tree of Life, disregarding the consequences of Water cycle imbalance. Tabaluga manages to defrost the Tree of Life and save both Greenland and Iceworld.7 February 1998 (Germany)
20Queen For One DayA snake named Belingua starts hypnotizing the inhabitants of Greenland and Iceworld to make them believe that she is their queen. Tabaluga succeeds in defeating her by using a mirror to reflect her hypnotic gaze back at her.14 February 1998 (Germany)
21A Splendid CoupleToday is Happy's Birthday. Arktos sends a snow hare Leon, to befriend Happy, which makes Tabaluga feel lonesome. Both hares and Tabaluga make up, getting captured by Arktos, but the trio make their escape.21 February 1998 (Germany)
22A Fiery EncounterTabaluga meets the wild honey bees and learns about their ways of living. Arktos sends James to raid the hive for honey. Tabaluga helps the bees repel the next raid and sends James off.28 February 1998 (Germany)
23Tabaluga and LilliTabaluga is captivated by Arktos' beautiful girl statue, he calls Lilli, which is haunting him with passion. Happy helps Tabaluga through his dangerous ordeal. Tabaluga manages to bring Lilli to life with his fire, and Tabaluga and Lilli fulfill their love for each other.7 March 1998 (Germany)
24The Abducted ScampJames takes Happy's bullying cousin Bobby to Glasstown for Arktos' gallery. Bobby is as troublesome to Arktos as he was back in Greenland, so Vultur persuades the Greenlanders to take him back.14 March 1998 (Germany)
25The Flow of TimeTabaluga sees a past vision in the River of Time, but has to take care of a river blockage that would spell eternal time freeze for the Greenlanders. After that Shouhu finally has his freedom.21 March 1998 (Germany)
26Chocolate Ice for EverybodyArktos gains the power to spread an early winter to Greenland. With the aid of the giant octopus Tentaculus, Tabaluga brings Arktos to his knees and brings Iceworld and Greenland together.28 March 1998 (Germany)

Season 2 (2001–2002)

#TitleSummaryAir Date
1Prince TabalugaAfter Tabaluga's coronation, Arktos starts up an ice-cream factory in hopes of overshadowing the new prince. However his business is clearfelling the forests, forcing Tabaluga to rescue everyone from a landslide.27 October 2001 (Germany)
2HumsinHumsin takes advantage of the homeless Greenlanders and spreads a desert in Greenland and Vultur defects to Humsin. Arktos attacks Humsin and the Iceworlders assist Greenland to put Humsin's sand pipeline out of action.3 November 2001 (Germany)
3Dangerous confidenceHumsin attacks Greenland with a sand blaster. Arktos nabs the spying Vultur, leaving Tabaluga in a difficult position to save Vultur's life. Arktos uses this opportunity to become Prince, but Vultur exposes his treachery.10 November 2001 (Germany)
4Big FreezeArktos makes an early winter in Greenland, but the Greenlanders prepare for it. Then Arktos collaborates with Humsin to attack Greenland, but Vultur warns Tabaluga, giving him a chance to repel the attack.17 November 2001 (Germany)
5ProphecyKayo steals Shouhu's crystal ball to give Humsin some advantage. Artkos leaves thinking he has no future, but James renews his hope. Tabaluga boosts Greenland's morale to thwart Humsin's attack.24 November 2001 (Germany)
6Digby, The HeroHumsin tricks Tabaluga with mirages, giving him the moment to cast a sandstorm over Greenland. Digby feeling discontented with himself rescues Tabaluga then helps him to make rain to wash away Humsin's sand.1 December 2001 (Germany)
7Potato FestivalThe Greenlanders are hard at harvesting potatoes. Humsin capitalises Greenland of its potato supply. Tabaluga tricks Arktos to start an early winter day to drive Humsin and his lot out of Greenland.8 December 2001 (Germany)
8A Spiny DangerDigby becomes Shouhou's apprentice. A folly in the works, turns Digby into a weremole monster. Digby procures the vital ingredient to cure himself, while Arktos and Humsin fight for the power potion.15 December 2001 (Germany)
9FloodDuring the Spring Festival, Arktos unleashes some rain showers to flood Greenland. As Happy and some baby animals take shelter, Tabaluga stops Arktos' flooding then tricks Humsin into removing the floodwaters.22 December 2001 (Germany)
10The Day of the CactusHumsim uses Happy's new growth formula with a cactus to spoil Greenland. Arktos tries to take advantage of the situation, but Tabaluga persuades him to freeze the plant. Tabaluga proceeds to prevent Humsin grow any more weeds.29 December 2001 (Germany)
11The Big ChangeHumsin captures Nassaja and Shohou, while Tabaluga develops an itching problem mistaken as contagious. Tabaluga is helped by the Outcast colony to save Greenland from Humsin and Arktos.5 January 2002 (Germany)
12Sand FleasHumsin unleashes a plague of sand fleas to put the Greenlanders in disarray. Tabaluga eventually finds that volcanic water eliminates the fleas, but Buzz provides an alternative.12 January 2002 (Germany)
13The Lost DragonHumsin plans to capture more lizards for his secret weapon. Tabaluga gets helped by a tribe of Salamanders led by Sally to liberate them from Humsin and prevents Arktos from taking Greenland as its new prince.19 January 2002 (Germany)
14My babyTBA26 January 2002 (Germany)
15The Ice BeastTBA2 February 2002 (Germany)
16Double TroubleTBA9 February 2002 (Germany)
17Peace PlayTBA16 February 2002 (Germany)
18GenieTBA23 February 2002 (Germany)
19KidnappedJames' nephews and nieces come to visit, but they soon go missing.2 March 2002 (Germany)
20Sweet Dreams HumsinTBA9 March 2002 (Germany)
21The ThunderbirdTBA16 March 2002 (Germany)
22Bully for YouTBA23 March 2002 (Germany)
23The Scrying GameTBA30 March 2002 (Germany)
24Dragon MountainTBA6 April 2002 (Germany)
25The Sands of DoomTBA13 April 2002 (Germany)
26Majority RulesTBA20 April 2002 (Germany)

Season 3 (2003–2004)

#TitleSummaryAir Date
1The Dragon PendantOn a new spring season, Tabaluga starts his quest for the dragon pendant. Knowing about it from Kayo, Arktos plans to get the pendant first. Tabaluga narrowly manages to finish the first stage of his quest.27 December 2003 (Germany)
2The QuestVultur returns to Arktos' service. As Tabaluga starts his quest, Arktos freezes Greenland, but Happy and Digby bring Tabaluga back to send Arktos back before taking Happy and Digby on his quest.3 January 2004 (Germany)
3Scary StoryArktos follows Tabaluga, Happy and Digby on their quest. During a campout, strange noises scare Arktos, Tabaluga and their friends as they run into each other. They eventually find Kayo and a woodmouse are the unwitting monsters.10 January 2004 (Germany)
4Tabaluga's ChallengeDuring an invitation to Ling-Yan's village, Tabaluga is prompted to race Ling-Yan, but then they have to rescue panda twin boys from the river. With that Tabaluga and his friends continue the quest.17 January 2004 (Germany)
5Fire StoneTabaluga and his friends enter an underground land inhabited by fiery people, who do not approve of the Fire Sign being taken until Tabaluga replaces it to save the land from destruction.24 January 2004 (Germany)
6Little WonderHappy accidentally shrinks Tabaluga with one of Shouhou's potions. Kayo gets that potion and shrinks James and Arktos, but the shrinking effects eventually wear off.31 January 2004 (Germany)
7Arktos The GoodHoping to get information on Tabaluga's leave, Arktos tries to be nice for Nessaja's birthday party, managing unwittingly. Later though, Kayo and a giant snake crash the party, but the party proceeds.7 February 2004 (Germany)
8The Gloomy ForestTagaluga, Happy and Digby enter the Gloomy Forest in order to reach the Valley of the Winds, Arktos and James following. Tabaluga helps the lonesome living trees find company and save them from Arktos.14 February 2004 (Germany)
9Mother ArktosDigby stumbles across an egg, but later James steals it. The egg hatches a crocodile and Arktos plays with it, while Tabaluga is faced with its mother's wrath, but he is able to unite the baby and mother together.21 February 2004 (Germany)
10Eye in the SkyDuring a visit to Warren Vale, Happy and James are taken by Tempest. Arktos helps Tabaluga to ascend the mountain. Tabaluga saves the prisoners and Warren Vale, acquires the wind sign and unmasks Tempest as the rabbit Robert.28 February 2004 (Germany)
11Do not Forget to RememberTabaluga suffers a case of amnesia and Arktos takes him for a servant called Norman. Eventually, Tabaluga finds out about Arktos' deceit and gets the memory cure from Shouhou.6 March 2004 (Germany)
12Fool's GoldAn earthquake opens a fault. Down inside Tabaluga, Happy and Digby befriend Roly the Troll. Roly loses his treasure after Arktos fails to take it, but Roly becomes a friend to Greenland.13 March 2004 (Germany)
13Where is Winter?Arktos is terminally ill, so Tabaluga travels via the river of time to the past to get a Pjorus Flower. He is hindered by a younger Arktos, but the younger Tyrion helps him.20 March 2004 (Germany)
14Whale of a TaleTabaluga travels with Happy and Digby by ship out to sea. They team up with an orca named Haratio to liberate his family from pirates in league with Arktos.27 March 2004 (Germany)
15Arktos' Last GaspTBA3 April 2004 (Germany)
16Troubled WatersTBA10 April 2004 (Germany)
17Hidden TreasuresTBA17 April 2004 (Germany)
18Wish Upon a StarTBA24 April 2004 (Germany)
19Who's WhoTBA1 May 2004 (Germany)
20The Hidden ChamberTBA8 May 2004 (Germany)
21Ready, Set, Go!TBA15 March 2004 (Germany)
22Digby's PromiseTBA22 March 2004 (Germany)
23Kayo: Friend or Foe?TBA29 March 2004 (Germany)
24Menace in the MountainsTBA5 June 2004 (Germany)
25Dragon WorldTBA12 June 2004 (Germany)
26Pendant LostTBA19 June 2004 (Germany)

Animated movie

Following the conclusion of the third season in 2004, a Christmas cartoon film, "Tabaluga und Leo" (engl. "Tabaluga and Leo"), based on the TV cartoon series aired in 2005, serving as a sequel to the animated series.

It is a celebration of Greenland Day for Greenland and Christmas Eve for humans. An orphaned boy named Leo who is having no luck getting a foster family decides to run away and enters a portal into Iceworld. During a search for some mountain roses to complete the Greenland festival, Tabaluga rescues Leo from Arktos and takes him to join the festival. Arktos and James intensify Leo's clumsiness in order to swipe his toy to develop a new automated weapon. The damage Leo caused to a green crystal forces Tabaluga to go on an urgent quest for a new one, Leo by his side. When Tabaluga procures the new green crystal, Arktos kidnaps Leo to complete the essential part of his new weapon. Tabaluga slips into Glasstown, rescues Leo, and returns in time to save the Greenland festival. Arktos launches his new automated weapon on Greenland, but Tabaluga and Leo repel it. Finally, Tabaluga persuades Leo to go back to his world and join his new foster parents.

Game Show

Movie

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