Wicked Science

Wicked Science
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Created by	Jonathan M. Shiff
Starring	Andre de Vanny Bridget Neval Benjamin Schmideg Emma Leonard Brook Sykes Saskia Burmeister Robert van Mackelenberg Geneviéve Picot Greta Larkins
Composer(s)	Ric Formosa Danny Beckermann
Country of origin	Australia
Original language(s)	English
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	52 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)	Jonathan M. Shiff
Running time	25 minutes
Production company(s)	Jonathan M. Shiff Productions
Distributor	ZDF Enterprises
Release
Original network	Network Ten
Original release	2 July 2004 – June 2006
External links
Website

Wicked Science is an Australian television series, which debuted on 2 July 2004. The series focuses on Toby (played by André de Vanny) and Elizabeth (played by Bridget Neval), two teenagers who are mysteriously turned into wizards of science. The series was originally run on Network Ten from 2004 to 2006 of which it then moved to Disney Channel, Wicked Science has also screened on ABC1 and ABC2 on 7:00am, Thursday. On Disney Channel Asia, it was fully aired until 2007.

Plot

Toby Johnson is regular easy-going student struggling with homework and girls. Elizabeth Hawke is the Teacher's pet. Nobody at school likes her and the only person she likes is Toby. One day they get hit by a ray—a unique magnetic pulse that changes everything. Suddenly they're both scientific geniuses. Seems like a wild situation for any 15-year-old. Toby doesn't know how to control the gift, and he's not easy with it. But Elizabeth revels in her newfound power. She wants to dominate the school, using her gift as the ultimate weapon for success and power. He may not like it, but Toby's the only one who can hold her back. Battle lines are drawn between the two wizards of science. The normal world of Sandy Bay School is turned upside down by invisible cars, flying lawnmowers, a cloned School Principal and a rampaging T-Rex.

Cast

Main

• André de Vanny as Toby Johnson, Toby Johnson is a normal teenager who studies in Sandy Bay High School. He was one of two students involved in an accident following an experiment on a prehistoric rock, which caused him to become a genius. His best friends are Russell Skinner and Dina Demeris. He is also in love with Bianca, a pretty girl in his class.
• Bridget Neval as Elizabeth Hawke, Elizabeth was also involved in the accident that turned Toby into a genius. Unlike Toby, she wants to use her newfound genius to take over the school. She dislikes everybody except Toby, whom she is secretly in love with. She is jealous and demonstrates that she will go to any length to get what she wants.
• Benjamin Schmideg as Russell "Russ" Skinner, Toby's best friend. He likes to skateboard and eat pizza. While not being too clever, he is a loyal and brave friend.
• Saskia Burmeister as Dina Demiris, Dina is a good friend to Toby and Russ. She is smart, good looking, boys get on her nerves sometimes and she hates Elizabeth. She goes to Hong Kong in season 2 and is replaced by Sasha.
• Emma Leonard as Verity McGuire, Verity has been Elizabeth's best friend since Primary School and often assists Elizabeth in her schemes. While she knows Elizabeth goes too far, she does not have the confidence to speak up.
• Brook Sykes as Garth King, the dimwitted school bully. He is often in cahoots with Elizabeth and acts as her spy. He is always up for a fight, especially if it involves Russ.
• Robert van Mackelenberg as Professor Carl Tesslar, the physics professor at Sandy Bay High School.
• Geneviéve Picot as Principal Alexa Vyner, Sandy Bay High School's principal.
• Greta Larkins as Sasha Johnson, Sasha is Toby's cousin, who moves to Sandy Bay in season 2.

Episodes

Main article: List of Wicked Science episodes

External links

• Wicked Science official site
• Wicked Science at IMDb
• Wicked Science at the National Film and Sound Archive
• Wicked Science-TV.Com
• Wicked Science at TV.com