LANTERNS (2012 TV Series)

Lanterns is a live action television series based on the DC comic; Green Lantern. The series depictes a teenage member of the Green Lantern corps as the main protagonist on his adventures around the galaxy. Kavin Michael Richardson reprises the role of Kilowog from the Green Lantern: The Animated Series and Matthew Knight stars as the main protagonist; Jack Diamond. The series is set to premiere it's pilot on April 7, 2012 on Nickelodeon. The series is being developed by Bruce Timm and Miles Millar. Fifty-two episodes have been ordered.

Plot:
The series follows the adventures of 17 year old Jack Diamond who is chosen by the ring of a now murdered Green Lantern to be it's next wearer. The Red Lanterns have been confirmed has the main antagonists of the series.

Cast:

 * Matthew Knight as Jack Diamond - the main protagonist.
 * Shawn Wayans as Mort (voice) - Jack's new friend and fellow Green Lantern.
 * Kevin Michael Richardson as Kilowog (voice) - mentor to Jack and Mort.
 * Danielle Campbell as Chloe Biel - Jack's classmate and love interest.
 * Larry Drake as Ganthet (voice)
 * Susan Blakeslee as Scar (voice)
 * Dee Bradley Baker as Stel (voice) - Green Lantern, friend of Kilowog.
 * Tyler Patrick Jones as Rako - Green Lantern, rival of Jack.
 * John DiMaggio as Atrocitus (voice) - the main Antagonist and leader of the Red Lanterns.
 * TBA as CJ - Jack's classmate and best friend
 * TBA as Mell Diamond - Jack's little sister
 * TBA as Sarah Diamond - Jack's mother
 * TBA as Principal Fowler
 * TBA as Brody - a school bully
 * TBA as Boodikka - Green Lantern, friend of Kilowog
 * James Remar as Manhunters (voice)

Production:

 * In September 2010, Bruce Timm announced that a live action Green Lantern television series series is in development.
 * In December 2010, Timm announced that the series will focus on all new characters created especially for the show also Timm confirmed Miles Millar to be the head writer.
 * In February 2011, Timm revealed the series' title to be "Lanterns" and that other notable Green Lanterns such as Kilowog and Stel will appear.
 * In March 2011, Timm also stated that the two main characters are called Jack Diamond and Mort.
 * In April 2011, Bruce Timm confirmed a premiere date in April 2012.
 * In May 2011, Timm confirmed that filming of the pilot had commenced.
 * In July 2011, Millar confirmed the series antagonists to be the Red Lanterns.
 * In October 2011, Timm gave an official premiere date of April 7, 2012.
 * In December 2011, Matthew Knight stated that filming of the first season had concluded.
 * In February 2012, at the New York comic-con, producer Bruce Timm aired 30 seconds of footage from the pilot.
 * In March 2012, a second trailer revealing the appearance of the Red Lanterns was released and Timm confirmed David Nutter to be the head director.

Ownership:
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