Level Up is a live-action television series that first aired on Cartoon Network on January 24, 2012. The series is based off of the film of the same name as the series.
Plot
A group of online gamers team up to battle creatures from their favorite game when they start entering the real world.
Characters
Wyatt Black- Wyatt is a brilliant techno-geek with perfect grades. He may be a nerd in the real world, but he's a force to be reckoned with in the game. His video game avatar is Black Death with Blast-a-Ton.
Angie- She's smart, spunky, and tenacious, but Angie's inquisitive nature sometimes gets her in over her head. She has no avatar and her weapon is the Fist of Schoolage.
Lyle- Lyle is the high school quarterback. He's a charming, popular jock who keeps his love of online fantasy games a secret. He loves to shout "Huzza!" when something goes right. His video game avatar is Wizza with Thunder Pole.
Dante- Fearless and impulsive, Dante is the rebel of the group. He's always getting in trouble for pulling pranks and stunts. His video game avatar is Sir Bickle with Skull Cracker.
Max- He is the eccentric multi-billionaire and the creator of Conqueror of All Worlds.
Reception
Many reviewers described the show as poorly executed, citing issues such as subpar acting and low-quality special effects. Comments included that the CGI and props looked ridiculous and lacked the sophistication expected for a show on a major network like Cartoon Network. The acting was compared unfavorably to B-movie standards, leading to significant criticism of the overall production quality.
| Live-action shows | |
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| 2000s premieres | Out of Jimmy's Head • Goosebumps • The Othersiders • Survive This • BrainRush • Destroy Build Destroy • SlamBall • Bobb'e Says • Dude, What Would Happen • 10 Count • Re:Evolution of Sports |
| 2010s premieres | Unnatural History • Hole in the Wall • Tower Prep • Run It Back • Level Up • Incredible Crew |