ThunderCats is Returning to TV in 2011
 

ThunderCats is Returning to TV in 2011

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One of the most beloved 80's cartoons is getting a reboot on Cartoon Network in 2011.
by Becky Young
Jun 02, 2010

This morning we received a FedEx package with a large poster enclosed ... and I almost wet myself. Too much information? Well, after reading the following press release from Warner Brothers Studios - I think that you may have the same reaction.

(June 3, 2010 – Burbank, CA) – Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) has begun production on “ThunderCats,” an all-new animated series for Cartoon Network, based upon the iconic 1980s action classic. “ThunderCats” is the newest series from WBA, joining “Batman: The Brave and the Bold,” which was recently renewed for a third season, and the following forthcoming programs: “The Looney Tunes Show,” “MAD,” “Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated” and “Young Justice.” The announcement was made today by Sam Register, Executive Vice President, Creative Affairs, Warner Bros. Animation.

“In addition to being Warner Bros. Animation’s first anime series, ‘ThunderCats’ marks our most ambitious foray yet into fantasy,” said Register. “The realism and dynamic visual style we’ve achieved are sure to thrill viewers, and the cool weapons, vehicles and technology should help the show appeal to a diverse audience.”

The 21st century reimagining of the series marks a creative collaboration between WBA and Studio4°C, one of the most vibrant animation studios in Japan, with credits including “The Animatrix,” “Gotham Knights” and “Halo Legends.” WBA is working closely with Studio4°C, utilizing the latter’s expertise to give the “ThunderCats” characters a new cutting-edge look while remaining true to the compelling storylines and mythology of the original series.

“We at Studio4°C are excited to be in this creative partnership with Warner Bros. Animation to bring ‘ThunderCats’ to life,” said Eiko Tanaka, President and CEO, Studio4°C. “This collaboration combines the strengths of our two companies – high production values and great storytelling – toward reintroducing this classic fan-favorite to a new audience.”

Roaring to life through WBA and Studio4°C’s use of the Japanese animated artistry of anime, “ThunderCats” characters Lion-O, Mumm-Ra, Panthro, Cheetara and others will spring off the screen with realistic cat-like characteristics inconceivable in previous incarnations.

The new “ThunderCats” will appeal to viewers who have loved the characters all their lives as well as young newcomers to the franchise. A sweeping tale combining swords and science and boasting ferocious battles with the highest of stakes, the grand origin story of Prince Lion-O’s ascension to the throne – and of those who would thwart his destiny at any cost – takes on epic dimensions in this sharp new telling. As the forces of good and evil battle each other in the quest for the fabled Stones of Power, Lion-O and his champions learn valuable lessons of loyalty, honor and mortality in every episode.

“ThunderCats” is executive produced by Sam Register (“Teen Titans,” “Ben 10,” “Batman: The Brave and the Bold”). Michael Jelenic (“Batman: The Brave and the Bold,” “Wonder Woman”) and Ethan Spaulding (“Avatar: The Last Airbender”) are the producers.

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gay sorry but their raping my childhood.

why can't they just let shit stay in the 80s where they ****ing belong

While I definately agree with the thought that some new material needs to be thought up rather than just revamping everything again and again, I am kind of excited to see this. If they don't make it super cheesey like the Batman: The Brave and the Bold show, then this could be awesome.

Because then they would have to come up with original ideas, and most of the good ones have been taken.

thundercats,voltron, & mask were the weaksauce of 80s cartoons.

Transformers, Thundar the Barbarian, & GI Joe owned em.

thunder,thunder,thundercats!!!! HOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

Snarf snarf.
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Voltron was the absolute SHIT, MO! How dare you?!

Voltron was awesome... but G-Force was the shit.

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Never heard of it. Did it involve a giant robot fighting giant monsters with an awesome plasma sword?

Not really, but it had the whole multiple vehicles separating out then combining into one thing going on.

These were their vehicles:
http://www.chronicsite.com/gatchaman/mechs.html

It was originally titled Gatchaman in Japan, then they changed it to G-Force for the release in America.

Hmm, intriguing, but I must say not as cool as 5 freaking robot lions combining into one huge robot. It was hilarious how every episode was pretty much the same once they got over the exposition with the 1st two episodes, lol. Still good, though.

Even as kid, I remember thinking -

"Why doesn't the monster just attack the lions during the 3 minutes it takes them to form Voltron?" and "Why don't they just form the "Voltron sword" first instead of getting their butts kicked for 5 minutes?"

Like you said, every episode followed the same pattern with little deviation.

Yeah, lol. The only deviation was the monster. And I agree about the whole "umm, just form the Voltron right off the bat" thought process. I wish they had one, JUST ONE, episode where the lions got the job done. I loved how those lions looked, as a kid.

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Silver Hawks and Thundercats were the morning shows. Transformers and Animaniacs were the afternoon shows.

Where's the Star Blazers movie?

Prime would have smashed voltron into 7 shades of shit.

The Dinobots poop bigger than Voltron.


So will the entire old cast be back for Thundercats? Panthorr gonna be swinging those nunchakus?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!

primes robot buggy does his laughin.

Voltron's ****ing sword is 3 times bigger than Prime. Let's stop kidding ourselves, it wouldn't even be close. Shit, I bet that little nerdy kid with huge glasses in the green lion could take Prime by himself. Don't get me wrong, I love Transformers, but what you're saying is LAUGHABLE.



LAUGHABLE!

i am now convinced you are on LSD.

Anything on TV now is usually cheap and low quality.

Animation is terrible today also.

Quit wrecking the 80's classics assbags.....

James Cameron needs to make a Voltron movie. OMFG! JIMP!

what was the name of that cartoon where the little japanese kid had the red and white robot toy in his backpack or something and then he do these karate hand moves and the robot would come to life and grow really big?

ROFL

agreed

Is this what you are talking about?

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Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!111!!111ELEVENTY!




**** yeah.

This is the opening I was familiar with:

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At least they're not redoing this one.



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Omega Supreme would have smashed anything that he desired to smash.

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I will watch this. I will most definitely be watching this.

/my pants are tenting

That actually looks really good!

i am in, i am in!

No Panthro = Fail

Snarf too

Cheetara

:drool:

The continuity is different, but the show looks like it has promise.

First 2 episodes imo were great. I loved that its set a few thousand years after. Though everyone has the same name. They do go into a little history.

I don't believe they are on Earth 3, but Thundara itself

no, they are on 3rd earth, at the beg they even talk about them still being there and Mumra is still around he's was on 3rd earth for thousands of years even before the 80's Cats got there.

I watched the first episode with my kids ( who both love the original show), but they were bored to tears by the new one. I thought it was okay. However, we all enjoy the new Voltron, which is a continuation an the original rather than a reboot. Hunk head rocks!

what about that one cartoon with the robot with a giant tail that was a blade saw

the original Chetara must've done a lot ****ing and inbreeding then

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for those who missed it

What channel is Voltron on?

Yep.

Meh. The appeal of the Thundercats (to me) is/was how seriously the characters took themselves. It's incredibly cheezy with cheese on top. Then you throw in the fact that they rode around in what looked like giant plastic toys to help with marketing...pretty weak. I'm still fond of the show for nostalgic reasons but it was crap. As Moho mentioned, Thundarr the Barbarian was much better.

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See that? A poster for "Jaws 9" in the background, a nice butt on the female lead and a shot of our hero: Conan with a light saber. Later he steals a helicopter and rescues her then defeats the Statue of Liberty when it is brought to life by an evil wizard.

it's on NickToons

Transformers Prime and G.I. Joe Renegades are on The Hub

Panthro! lol

Thundarr is one show they should remake.. But it would have to be on adult swim to do it right.. Or hbo ala the spawn series..

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The first season which had 8 episodes of it was great. Im looking forward to watching more. I dont watch ANY animation/cartoon or whatever you wanna call it, outside of this one. So for me, it was a good thing.

It looks like they are going to have Cheetara and Tygra make sweet sweet love.

Are they going to follow this up with She-Ra? Come on Hollywood. For the love of Pete, you're bringing back the Munsters. Stop bringing back shows that sucked the first time. Who is going to watch this show? The ones who watched in the past are grown up.

I think its pretty damned good. Every week is a damned good life lesson for kids.

Im really enjoying it. I am 35, so i was around when the first incarnation of this was going strong in the 80's. I dont watch ANY cartoons but this show. First one in about 20 years or so. lol

I'm not ashamed to say I'm sucker for any well made cartoon( or others would qualify it as an animated series).

Same here, i just havent found any til the Thundercats and i only gave it a chance because i was an 80's kid. Glad i did. Im thinking about checking otu the Batman animated series now lol

I think the new season is coming along nicely

not bad for an amateur.
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In my opinion The Clone Wars series is excellent.

They seriously aren't going to ruin this too are they?

They haven't the Cartoon Network has been doing a nice job concerning this IMO.

Hmmmm.....very well.

i havent watched any of the new season, i have them recorded though. WIll watch a marathon on them though. I still dotn knwo what happened to Panthro's arm.

he pushed Grune into a portal then his arms were severed as the the portal closed with his arms still in it.

Yeah, i seen that part, that was the season finale, but i dont knwo what happened after that i dont think. Mechanical arm? lol

yep, built by the Berbels when you watch the new episodes

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SaveTheCats movement