Big Hero 6: The Series is an American animated television series, produced by Disney Television Animation and developed by Kim Possible creators Mark McCorkle and Bob Schooley. The series is based on Disney's 2014 film Big Hero 6, which itself is loosely based on the comic book series Big Hero 6 published by Marvel Comics. The series is a sequel as it takes place after the events of the film and uses traditional hand-drawn animation. It premiered with a 43-minute episode titled "Baymax Returns" on Disney XD on November 20, 2017. In 2018, the series was moved from Disney XD to Disney Channel before the series premiere. The series formally premiered with two new episodes on Disney Channel on June 9, 2018.
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Plot
The series is set after the events of the feature film Big Hero 6 and continues the adventures of 14-year-old tech genius Hiro Hamada and the compassionate, cutting-edge robot Baymax created by his late brother Tadashi. Along with his friends Wasabi, Honey Lemon, Go Go and Fred, they form the superhero team Big Hero 6 and embark on high-tech adventures as they protect their city from an array of scientifically enhanced villains. Hiro also faces academic challenges and social trials as the new prodigy at San Fransokyo Institute of Technology (SFIT).
The show slightly retcons the ending of the movie. Among the differences are Aunt Cass knowing about Baymax, the Big Hero 6's team identities still being secret from the public, and Hiro attending SFIT as if everything is back to normal (and though Tadashi's death is acknowledged, they do not erect a building in his honor and Hiro does not receive a grant from the Institute). Hiro also does not come up with the name "Big Hero 6" like it is implied at the end of the movie, instead Fred comes up with the name after having "brainstormed an epic list of team names" and testing them with himself.
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Cast
Returning
- Ryan Potter as Hiro Hamada, a 14-year-old robotics prodigy whose brother Tadashi Hamada was killed in an explosion at the San Fransokyo Institute of Technology (SFIT) and member of Big Hero 6; he serves as the team's unofficial leader.
- Scott Adsit as Baymax, an inflatable robot originally built by Tadashi as a medical assistant, but reprogrammed by Hiro to also use martial arts as a member of Big Hero 6; wears a suit of armour with a jetpack and wings.
- Jamie Chung as Go Go Tomago, a tough, athletic student at SFIT and member of Big Hero 6 who specializes in electromagnetics; uses two large discs as wheels/skates when in action, and also uses smaller discs as weapons.
- Genesis Rodriguez as Honey Lemon, a student at SFIT, chemistry enthusiast, and member of Big Hero 6; she uses chemical 'bombs' that produce a variety of effects.
- Khary Payton as Wasabi, a smart, slightly neurotic student at SFIT and member of Big Hero 6 who specializes in lasers, and has two laser-like blades on his arms when in action. He appreciates order and control in his life and work environment. Wasabi was voiced by Damon Wayans Jr. in the film.
- Brooks Wheelan as Fred, a comic book fan and slacker who is also team mascot at SFIT and member of Big Hero 6, using a suit that gives the appearance of a monster; he lives in a large mansion. Fred was voiced by T.J. Miller in the film.
- Maya Rudolph as Aunt Cass, Hiro's aunt and guardian. She is obsessed with cooking new and strange dishes and is oblivious to Hiro's double life.
- David Shaughnessy as Heathcliff, Fred's family butler, who assisted the team in their training efforts.
- Alan Tudyk as Alistair Krei, a pioneer entrepreneur and CEO of Krei Tech. He is revealed to know the Big Hero 6's identities after they saved his life in the film.
- Paul Briggs as Mr. Yama, a notorious gangster working under Obake and Hiro's arch-nemesis.
- Stan Lee as Boss Awesome / Frederick Frederickson III, Fred's Dad and a former superhero from back in the 70's. While his real name has never been said, his son is revealed to be Frederick Frederickson IV, hinting at his actual name.
- Laura Silverman as Krei's Assistant, a capable and sarcastic woman who is always at Krei's side. She was a silent character in the movie, but speaks for the first time in the series.
- Christy Carlson Romano as Trina, a bot-fighter. She was a silent character in the movie, but speaks for the first time in the series.
- Daniel Henney as Tadashi Hamada, Hiro's older brother who built Baymax and was killed by Professor Callaghan. He appears as a recording in "Baymax Returns" and "Failure Mode".
- James Cromwell as Yokai / Professor Robert Callaghan, the former head of SFIT turned criminal. He is currently incarcerated.
Introduced in the series
- Jenifer Lewis as Professor Granville, the new head of the robotics program at SFIT. A stern woman who despises procrastination and deep down sees potential in Hiro.
- Andrew Scott as Obake, a mysterious villain.
- Andy Richter as Globby / Dibs, a pathetic thief who steals Honey Lemon's chem purse and an experimental neurotransmitter, before the accidental release of a series of chemicals transforms him into a slime monster.
- Diedrich Bader as Bluff Dunder, a news reporter for San Fransokyo. Known for his somewhat pompous delivery.
- Bader also voices Felony Carl, a recurring former criminal who possesses a very insightful mind. His nickname was apparently given to him by his mother.
- Susan Sullivan as Mrs. Frederickson, Fred's wealthy socialite mother who is embarrassed by her son's antics, but loves him nonetheless.
- Sean Giambrone as Richardson Mole, an eleven year old fanboy and Fred's arch-rival in pursuing pop culture artefacts. He has an open crush on Go Go.
- John Ross Bowie as Mel
- Haley Tju as Karmi, a biology student at SFIT who is jealous of Hiro, but is in love with his alter ego.
- Jeff Bennett as Baron Von Steamer, a steampunk based villain and arch-enemy of Boss Awesome.
- Katy Mixon as Barb, the mother of Juniper and part of the electricity powered duo High Voltage.
- Sophie Reynolds as Juniper, the daughter of Barb and part of the electricity powered duo High Voltage.
- Naoko Mori as Momakase, a professional thief and chef who uses cooking blades as weapons.
- Gordon Ramsay as Bolton Gramersi, an arrogant chef and Cass' rival/idol.
- Alton Brown as Yum Labouché, a famous chef and judge in the underground cooking competition.
- Jon Rudnitsky as Ned Ludd, a former real estate developer who turned against technology and now lives in the Muirahara Woods.
- John Michael Higgins as Mini-Max, Fred's robot sidekick. Hiro actually built him to make sure Fred does not get into any trouble.
- Lucas Neff as Noodle Burger Boy, the fast food mascot of Noodle Burger.
- Mara Wilson as Liv Amara, a self made billionaire.
Development and production
In March 2016, Disney announced that a Big Hero 6 television series was in development and will premiere on Disney Channel in 2017. The series takes place immediately after the events of the film and is created by Kim Possible's Mark McCorkle and Bob Schooley, and executive produced by McCorkle, Schooley and Nick Filippi. Talking to Leonard Maltin for the podcast Maltin on Movies, Scott Adsit suggested an early 2018 release date.
In March 2016, it was revealed that Jamie Chung reprises her role as Go Go and that following November, it was revealed that most of the cast members from the film would reprise their roles, including Ryan Potter, Genesis Rodriguez, Scott Adsit, Alan Tudyk, and Maya Rudolph. Khary Payton replaced Damon Wayans Jr. as Wasabi and Brooks Wheelan replaced T. J. Miller as Fred. On January 6, 2017, Disney Channel released an official teaser trailer for the series.
The first season will consist of 21 half-hours.
On March 14, 2017, it was renewed for a second season, ahead of the series premiere.
Episodes
Shorts
A series of short-form episodes began airing on the Disney Channel YouTube channel on May 31, 2018.
Broadcast
Baymax Returns premiered on Disney Channel channels in Canada on November 20, 2017 and in the UK and Ireland on November 30, 2017.
The series formally premieres with two new episodes on Disney Channel on June 9, 2018, followed by two more new episodes on June 10, 2018, with weekly premieres every Saturday through September starting on June 16, 2018.
Awards and nominations
Notes
References
External links
- Official website
- Big Hero 6: The Series on IMDb
- Big Hero 6 Baymax Returns on IMDb
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