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Old 06-02-10, 12:23 PM
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New Thundercats animated series coming to Cartoon Network in 2011

New 'Thundercats' Series Coming In 2011! First Image And Poster Arrive!

Posted 2 minutes ago by Rick Marshall in News


Thundercats... Ho!

Lion-O and the warriors from Thundera will be back on television next year in a new animated series set to air on Cartoon Network in 2011.

Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, the new "Thundercats" series will be the studio's first project to use anime-style animation, and promises to be a "21st century reimagining" of the classic '80s cartoon series.

Along with the first promotional image from the series, WBA also sent over a brand new, ridiculously cool poster announcing the series' 2011 debut.

Here's the first image from the series:




And here's the poster we received:



According to the studio, the new series will appeal to both longtime fans and newcomers to the universe of Lion-O and his Thunderan brethren.

Calling it "a sweeping tale combining swords and science and boasting ferocious battles with the highest of stakes," the studio offered some hints about what the new "Thundercats" series will involve, including "the grand origin story of Prince Lion-O’s ascension to the throne – and of those who would thwart his destiny at any cost."

For the project, WBA will collaborate with noted Japanese animation Studio4°C (“The Animatrix,” “Gotham Knights”), who will update the characters' look for the series.

"Thundercats" will be executive produced by Sam Register (“Teen Titans,” “Ben 10,” “Batman: The Brave and the Bold”), with Michael Jelenic (“Batman: The Brave and the Bold,” “Wonder Woman”) and Ethan Spaulding (“Avatar: The Last Airbender”) as producers.
http://splashpage.mtv.com/2010/06/02...ge-and-poster/

Wasn't the "anime-style" shit what made the He-Man reboot mediocre? Why does Warner insist in this anime-style crap? Is it that popular? Can't they do normal cartoons, like back in the 80's? I'm not liking this idea so far.
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Re: New Thundercats animated series coming to Cartoon Network in 2011

That's a great pedigree with a lot of talent onboard from great shows. The original series is unwatchable (except for the intro...which seems more like what this will be like) so I'm all for it.

I've always liked The Thundercats in theory, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired.
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Re: New Thundercats animated series coming to Cartoon Network in 2011

I haven't seen an episode of Thundercats since the show first aired, so I'm interested in this new version. That first image looks solid.

Weren't there rumors of the possibility of a film version as well? Maybe this new series will speed that project along too.
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Re: New Thundercats animated series coming to Cartoon Network in 2011

When has the He-Man reboot considered mediocre? I've always heard people say they loved it.
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That image looks awesome although I have no faith that the animation will actually look like that.
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Re: New Thundercats animated series coming to Cartoon Network in 2011

Originally Posted by resinrats
When has the He-Man reboot considered mediocre? I've always heard people say they loved it.
i used to love He-Man as a kid

but then i watched it (original filmation) a few years ago, and man the shit sucked...so a reboot couldn't be worse

she ra still goes hard though

thundercats (original) is still watchable nowadays, so a reboot will be shit and they will fuck up mumrah i'm sure of it
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Re: New Thundercats animated series coming to Cartoon Network in 2011

Chalk up another thing dusted off and made popular again by Avatar.
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Re: New Thundercats animated series coming to Cartoon Network in 2011

Originally Posted by dx23
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Can't they do normal cartoons, like back in the 80's?
Spoken like someone who hasn't actually watched that shit since they were a child.
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Re: New Thundercats animated series coming to Cartoon Network in 2011

I don't watch much animation or cartoons nowdays, but I would be interested in this. Just as long as they don't bring back Snarf.
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Re: New Thundercats animated series coming to Cartoon Network in 2011

Originally Posted by Dragon Tattoo
Spoken like someone who hasn't actually watched that shit since they were a child.
Actually, I have owned and watched all episodes of He-Man and Thundercats and even thought the series aren't up to par with Justice League Unlimited for example, there are good, entertaining episodes in those cartoons.
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Re: New Thundercats animated series coming to Cartoon Network in 2011

Originally Posted by DJariya
I don't watch much animation or cartoons nowdays, but I would be interested in this. Just as long as they don't bring back Snarf.
I guarantee Snarf will be in this in some way.
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Re: New Thundercats animated series coming to Cartoon Network in 2011

Originally Posted by ATX
i used to love He-Man as a kid

but then i watched it (original filmation) a few years ago, and man the shit sucked...so a reboot couldn't be worse
It's actually pretty good, so I wouldn't go shitting on it until you gave it a viewing or two.
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Re: New Thundercats animated series coming to Cartoon Network in 2011

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That's a great pedigree with a lot of talent onboard from great shows. The original series is unwatchable (except for the intro...which seems more like what this will be like) so I'm all for it.

I've always liked The Thundercats in theory, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired.
Considering most cartoons from that era are glorified toy advertisements, I'm not sure what you expect.
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Re: New Thundercats animated series coming to Cartoon Network in 2011

I'm looking forward to this. I really enjoyed the originals, and I thi k it's been long enough for a reboot.
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Re: New Thundercats animated series coming to Cartoon Network in 2011

Cool
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Re: New Thundercats animated series coming to Cartoon Network in 2011

I'm interested in this as well. I used to LOVE the series as a kid and had all the toys, but when it re-aired on CN several years back I couldn't sit through an episode. Lion-O worked my last nerve narrating everything that was happening to him: "The...current...is...too...strong...I...can't..reach...the...sword...of...Omens"

interesting fact: Earle Hyman (Grandpa Huxtable from The Cosby Show) was the voice of Panthro. Also, a little off topic, but Uncle Phil from Fresh Prince was the voice of Shredder in the original TMNT cartoons.
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Re: New Thundercats animated series coming to Cartoon Network in 2011

I wish the show would resemble the picture above. That would be awesome. But it'll most likely resemble every other Cartoon out there.
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Re: New Thundercats animated series coming to Cartoon Network in 2011

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Considering most cartoons from that era are glorified toy advertisements, I'm not sure what you expect.
Again, as a kid I thought they were great - now I can see how bad they really were. But the idea is cool.
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Re: New Thundercats animated series coming to Cartoon Network in 2011

Originally Posted by dx23
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Wasn't the "anime-style" shit what made the He-Man reboot mediocre? Why does Warner insist in this anime-style crap? Is it that popular? Can't they do normal cartoons, like back in the 80's? I'm not liking this idea so far.
I don't think "anime-style shit" alone would make a series mediocre. Of course, stuff like the original Transformers was pretty much an anime. That said, I'm not a fan of Studio4°C art work, looking at the stuff they've done.
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Thundercats rock !

They really should aim this show for mature teens and adults. Has a lot of potential
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Originally Posted by Original Desmond
Thundercats rock !

They really should aim this show for mature teens and adults. Has a lot of potential
Not as much money money to be made there. If this is planned as a tie-in to a toy line, it has to be consumable by youngsters.
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Originally Posted by Qui Gon Jim
Not as much money money to be made there. If this is planned as a tie-in to a toy line, it has to be consumable by youngsters.
Do kids even buy toys anyomore? I assume they just play with their ipods/smartphones and download porn of the intarwebs.
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Re: New Thundercats animated series coming to Cartoon Network in 2011

I didn't watch the entire series, but I watched a few eps of the He-man reboot and it was pretty decent.

I would definitely check out a Thundercats reboot. The concept is awesome, but yeah, the old show is pretty lame. Except for the outtakes that are circling around the interwebs.
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New, Official Thundercats Design Released
Source: Warner Bros. Animation
January 26, 2011


Following this morning's fan-photographed image of the new "Thundercats" series design, Warner Bros. Animation has officially released a different glimpse at the 'cats themselves. The official press release reads as follows, with the new image below.

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.



Source: http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=73516
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Re: New Thundercats animated series coming to Cartoon Network in 2011

Originally Posted by resinrats
When has the He-Man reboot considered mediocre? I've always heard people say they loved it.
The He-Man reboot was fantastic. Unfortunately, Mattel apparently botched the revamped toyline and that killed the funding for the series. A real shame as things were really ramping up and Hordak was about to make his first appearance when the show got the axe.

And it really didn't feel like anime at all. It had certain elements but Teen Titans was more of an anime show.

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