History WesternAnimation / DannyPhantom

Before reaching halfway through the second season, Creator/ButchHartman announced the [[ExecutiveMeddling decision made by Nickelodeon]] to cancel the production of the show, making it 53 episodes in three seasons. Dedicated fans [[SendingStuffToSaveTheShow orchestrated various petitions and small organizations to overturn the decision]], but, despite these protests, the production of ''Danny Phantom'' finished in February 2007, with no plans for future episodes after 53. However, the series had enough lead time to create a GrandFinale... [[BrokenBase with mixed results]]. Needless to say, it still has a following wanting a show revival, including Hartman, who has ever so often said that he has been into looking different options for a possible revival, though his departure from Nickelodeon in February 2018 has made the prospects of this happening more uncertain than ever.

-->'''-- [[SuperHero Danny Fenton[=/=]Danny Phantom]]'''

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''Danny Phantom'' is an animated {{Superhero}} series on Creator/{{Nickelodeon}} by Creator/ButchHartman, the creator of ''WesternAnimation/TheFairlyOddParents''. It is the 19th [[Franchise/{{Nicktoons}} Nicktoon]].

The series revolves around the adventures of [[KidHero 14-year-old]] Danny Fenton, the son of professional ghost hunters. ([[Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}} No]], [[WesternAnimation/TheRealGhostbusters not]] [[WesternAnimation/ExtremeGhostbusters those]]. [[WesternAnimation/FilmationsGhostbusters Or those]].) While generally less than competent, their engineering skill is phenomenal, leading to inventions such as the [[WeirdScience Fenton Portal]], a machine that opens up a path to the "[[PhantomZone Ghost Zone]]", an odd kind of afterlife where, like in its [[{{pun}} spiritual predecessor]], [[OurGhostsAreDifferent ghosts are both beings of the dead and creatures originally from that other dimension]]. Danny explores the portal and [[FreakLabAccident accidentally activates it]], [[TechnoBabble imbuing his molecular structure with ectoplasmic energy]].

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[[caption-width-right:350:Not seeing is believing.]]

''Danny Phantom'' is an animated {{Superhero}} series on Creator/{{Nickelodeon}} by Creator/ButchHartman, the creator of ''WesternAnimation/TheFairlyOddParents'', (2001-2017). It is the 19th [[Franchise/{{Nicktoons}} Nicktoon]].

''Danny Phantom'' is an animated {{Superhero}} series on Creator/{{Nickelodeon}} by Creator/ButchHartman, the creator of ''WesternAnimation/TheFairlyOddParents'', (2004-2007). It is the 19th [[Franchise/{{Nicktoons}} Nicktoon]].

Before reaching halfway through the second season, Creator/ButchHartman announced the [[ExecutiveMeddling decision made by Nickelodeon]] to cancel the production of the show, making it 53 episodes in three seasons. Dedicated fans [[SendingStuffToSaveTheShow orchestrated various petitions and small organizations to overturn the decision]], but, despite these protests, the production of ''Danny Phantom'' finished in February 2007, with no plans for future episodes after 53. However, the series had enough lead time to create a GrandFinale... [[BrokenBase with mixed results]]. Needless to say, it still has a following wanting a show revival. Ever since the cancellation, Hartman has occasionally stated that he has been looking into a possible revival of the show, though his departure from Nickelodeon in February 2018 has made the prospects of this happening more uncertain than ever.

A {{Superhero}} series on Creator/{{Nickelodeon}} by Creator/ButchHartman, the creator of ''WesternAnimation/TheFairlyOddParents'', (2004-2007). It is the 19th [[Franchise/{{Nicktoons}} Nicktoon]].

Before reaching halfway through the second season, Creator/ButchHartman announced the [[ExecutiveMeddling decision made by Nickelodeon]] to cancel the production of the show, making it 53 episodes in three seasons. Dedicated fans [[SendingStuffToSaveTheShow orchestrated various petitions and small organizations to overturn the decision]], but, despite these protests, the production of ''Danny Phantom'' finished in February 2007, with no plans for future episodes after 53. However, the series had enough lead time to create a GrandFinale... [[BrokenBase with mixed results]]. Needless to say, it still has a following wanting a show revival.

The series revolves around the adventures of [[KidHero 14-year-old]] Danny Fenton, the son of professional ghost hunters. ([[Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}} No]], [[WesternAnimation/TheRealGhostbusters not]] [[WesternAnimation/ExtremeGhostbusters those]]. [[WesternAnimation/FilmationsGhostbusters Or those]].) While generally less than competent, their engineering skill is phenomenal, leading to inventions such as the [[WeirdScience Fenton Portal]], a machine that opens up a path to the "[[PhantomZone Ghost Zone]]", an odd kind of afterlife where ghosts are either beings of the dead and/or [[WordOfGod monsters from another dimension]]. Danny explores the portal and [[FreakLabAccident accidentally activates it]], [[TechnoBabble imbuing his molecular structure with ectoplasmic energy]].

A {{Superhero}} series on Creator/{{Nickelodeon}} by Butch Hartman, the creator of ''WesternAnimation/TheFairlyOddParents'', (2004-2007). It is the 19th [[Franchise/{{Nicktoons}} Nicktoon]].

Before reaching halfway through the second season, Butch Hartman announced the [[ExecutiveMeddling decision made by Nickelodeon]] to cancel the production of the show, making it 53 episodes in three seasons. Dedicated fans [[SendingStuffToSaveTheShow orchestrated various petitions and small organizations to overturn the decision]], but, despite these protests, the production of ''Danny Phantom'' finished in February 2007, with no plans for future episodes after 53. However, the series had enough lead time to create a GrandFinale... [[BrokenBase with mixed results]]. Needless to say, it still has a following wanting a show revival.

On February 21st, 2017, Nickelodeon released a [[https://youtu.be/B8I8vhGHC2E three minute short]] that features Danny Phantom, TUFF Puppy, Fairly Odd Parents, and Bunsen is a Beast.

The series revolves around the adventures of Danny Fenton, the son of parents who are professional ghostbusters. ([[Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}} No]], [[WesternAnimation/TheRealGhostbusters not]] [[WesternAnimation/ExtremeGhostbusters those]]. [[WesternAnimation/FilmationsGhostbusters Or those]].) While generally less than competent, their engineering skill is phenomenal, allowing the creation of such inventions as the [[WeirdScience Fenton Portal]], a machine that opens up a path to the "[[PhantomZone Ghost Zone]]", apparently an odd kind of afterlife where ghosts are either beings of the dead and/or [[WordOfGod monsters from another dimension]]. At the urging of his good friend, Sam Manson, Danny explores the portal and [[FreakLabAccident accidentally]] activates it, [[TechnoBabble imbuing his molecular structure with ectoplasmic energy]].

Now with a set of formidable ghost powers, Danny eventually decides to use them to protect humanity from various spectral threats. Unfortunately, since most of the town (including his own parents) fears and hates his Danny Phantom identity, Danny has to keep his ghost powers secret. Fortunately, his best friends, Sam and Tucker (and his sister, who [[SecretSecretKeeper quietly knows Danny's secret]] as well), are his constant companions, who give him vital practical and emotional support in his self-appointed role.

Despite the comical tone, this series is a surprisingly [[ContinuityNod well-conceived]] and [[StoryArc endearing narrative]] of a boy [[CallToAdventure growing into his true calling]] while the world gradually comes to accept him, much like a variant of ''Comicbook/SpiderMan'' at that franchise's best.

Before reaching halfway through the second season, Butch Hartman announced the decision made by Nickelodeon to cancel the production of the show, making it 53 episodes in three seasons. Dedicated fans [[SendingStuffToSaveTheShow orchestrated various petitions and small organizations to overturn the decision]], but, despite these protests, the production of ''Danny Phantom'' finished in February 2007, with no plans for future episodes after 53. However, at least the series had enough lead time to create a GrandFinale...with [[BrokenBase mixed results]]. Needless to say, it still has a following wanting a show revival.

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[[caption-width-right:320: Not seeing is believing.]]

The series revolves around the adventures of Danny Fenton, the son of parents who are professional ghostbusters. ([[Film/{{Ghostbusters}} No]], [[WesternAnimation/TheRealGhostbusters not]] [[WesternAnimation/ExtremeGhostbusters those]]. [[WesternAnimation/FilmationsGhostbusters Or those]].) While generally less than competent, their engineering skill is phenomenal, allowing the creation of such inventions as the [[WeirdScience Fenton Portal]], a machine that opens up a path to the "[[PhantomZone Ghost Zone]]", apparently an odd kind of afterlife where ghosts are either beings of the dead and/or [[WordOfGod monsters from another dimension]]. At the urging of his good friend, Sam Manson, Danny explores the portal and [[FreakLabAccident accidentally]] activates it, [[TechnoBabble imbuing his molecular structure with ectoplasmic energy]].

->''[[{{Invocation}} I'm going ghost]]!''

Before reaching halfway through the second season, Butch Hartman announced the decision made by Nickelodeon to cancel the production of the show, making it 53 episodes in three seasons. Dedicated fans [[SendingStuffToSaveTheShow orchestrated various petitions and small organizations to overturn the decision]], but, despite these protests, the production of ''Danny Phantom'' finished in February 2007, with no plans for future episodes after 53. However, at least the series had enough lead time to create a GrandFinale...with [[BrokenBase mixed results]]. Needless to say, it still has a following wanting a revival.

[[caption-width-right:316: Not seeing is believing.]]

[[caption-width-right:315: Not seeing is believing.]]

[[caption-width-right:325: Not seeing is believing.]]

The series revolves around the adventures of Danny Fenton, the son of parents who are professional ghostbusters. ([[Film/{{Ghostbusters}} No,]] [[WesternAnimation/TheRealGhostbusters not]] [[WesternAnimation/ExtremeGhostbusters those.]] [[WesternAnimation/FilmationsGhostbusters Or those]].) While generally less than competent, their engineering skill is phenomenal, allowing the creation of such inventions as the [[WeirdScience Fenton Portal]], a machine that opens up a path to the "[[PhantomZone Ghost Zone]]", apparently an odd kind of afterlife where ghosts are either beings of the dead and/or [[WordOfGod monsters from another dimension]]. At the urging of his good friend, Sam Manson, Danny explores the portal and [[FreakLabAccident accidentally]] activates it, [[TechnoBabble imbuing his molecular structure with ectoplasmic energy]].

The complete first season was released on DVD on September 13th, 2011 by Creator/ShoutFactory, the first part of Season 2 released on April 3, 2012, with the second part to be released on August 28, and Season 3 at a later date. For those going for the Full Monty, however, [[http://www.amazon.com/Danny-Phantom-The-Complete-Series/dp/B00FMGPVCO a complete series DVD was released on January 28th, 2014]].

A {{Superhero}} series on Creator/{{Nickelodeon}} by Butch Hartman, the creator of ''WesternAnimation/TheFairlyOddParents'' (2004-2007). It is the 19th [[Franchise/{{Nicktoons}} Nicktoon]].