The Batman, Legion of Superheroes, others renewed

[Raph's Girl]

http://news.toonzone.net/article.php?ID=14832

According to a post at the Animation Guild weblog, several Warner Brothers animated shows have been greenlit for new seasons. On Cartoon Network, Ben 10, Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, and Camp Lazlo have all been renewed, although the TAG blog states that Camp Lazlo may be facing its final season with this renewal.

On the Kids WB, Legion of Superheroes, The Batman, Shaggy and Scooby-Doo Get a Clue, and Tom and Jerry Tales are also getting new episodes.

http://animationguildblog.blogspot.com/2007/02/time-warner-gets-animated.html

[ZariusTwo]

Ugh, Fosters is a steaming pile of s*ite. The only amusing things lately were introducing Mac's hyperactive best friend and the "Good Wilt Hunting" movie that finally DEVELOPED a freaking main character, but that does'nt really make up for the various seasons that were'nt worth remotley anything. There's actually a VAST contrast in what the series began with, and later seasons where everybody just became moraless assholes except Mac and Haireman, no doubt due to the superior following that Billy and Mandy were getting with their darker humour and vindictive or depraved characters

Legion has done nothing to warrant a renewal, hell it's been pulled from transmission so many times, I think it's the story arcs that are demanding a second season more than viewers

The Batman on the other hand has earned the fifth season, it's fourth was the best and actually gave the show it's own identity, with tons of dark subject matter poured into it, things that were rarley even touched on by The New Batman Adventures made their way into it.

Tom and Jerry Tales getting renewed is great, especially since it also honours the memory of Joe Barbera, who spearheaded the revival of the characters with that series.

[ZariusTwo]

http://jeffmatsuda.com/index.html#117181980754225450

Jeff's bowing out sadly, but Alan Burnette and a JL heavy new season sounds good enough for me.

[Shark]

As much as I hate the Batman (especially compared to TAS), this current season is makeing it good, so I'm likeing this.

I don't have a clue who Jeff of Alan is.

[ZariusTwo]

I don't have a clue who Jeff of Alan is.

...Jeff's official site and design work should pretty much tell you everything visually. Do you even bother checking websites? This is'nt the first time you've made glaringly oblivious posts.

[Shark]

I'm not a big enough fan of the show to search for every little detail on it.

[Spawn Guy]

So, wait, does this mean a total style change? And yay, the JLA guest star thing isn't a wiki rumour anymore!

[ZariusTwo]

So, wait, does this mean a total style change? And yay, the JLA guest star thing isn't a wiki rumour anymore!

There may be some liberties, but I doubt they'll abandon the style, kind of like how "Mystery of the Batwoman" had little input from Bruce Timm (even if it showed in story quality)

http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0702/20/index.htm


Newbern is back as Superman, and Brown's voicing someone other than Mr. Freeze next season.:)

[Spawn Guy]

That's great news. He brings this nice threatining edge to Freeze's voice, which is how they want to play it, but he can do a lot better.


And according to Lang, he really will.:D

[Spawn Guy]

Had to do it. (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/thebatman/episodes/47twoofakind/01.mp3)

[kerfootw]

[QUOTE=ZariusTwo;468729]http://jeffmatsuda.com/index.html#117181980754225450QUOTE]

Oh $hit! :cry:

[kerfootw]

How these got renewed is beyond me. Everything Kids WB! has is pure $hit except for Loonatics--although I can understand why some people wouldn't like it. But I for one, do!

[ZariusTwo]

How these got renewed is beyond me. Everything Kids WB! has is pure $hit except for Loonatics--although I can understand why some people wouldn't like it. But I for one, do!

Well, the fact you like Loonatics is proof enough you should'nt be posting in threads about shows you hate, you're only asking sensible people to do the same with any you make

[Ra]

Eh, the only thing I like about Loonitics is the bad guys. Great designs and power...sort of a shame that they are on Loonitics...

And YES! The Batman strikes again! I can't wait to see where they go with the fifth season. Season four has been great from what I have seen, and I just loved Robin's introduction episode. They even looked at the subject of death, which is very rare in a cartoon now-days. Now, if only they get an episode where Harley cuts Joker's hair, and Joker starts becoming a bit more classy...I would REALLY be happy then :) *sits down and waits to see if "The Batman" writers see her coment*

:) ... :| ... :(

It's not going to happen, isn't it? :cry:

[kerfootw]

Well, the fact you like Loonatics is proof enough you should'nt be posting in threads about shows you hate, you're only asking sensible people to do the same with any you make

What?! It's true!

Tom and Jerry Tales?! We're too old for that and it's either just the same stuff or not as good as the old (more the second). I just can't stand it anymore now that I'm older.
Shaggy and Scooby-Doo?! BULL****!!!!! Nothing original or exciting happens!
The Batman gets a fifth season?! This has no right to last longer than Batman TAS!!!!
Legion of Superheroes?! Another attempt at the Teen Titans with not as good storylines, action, and they just used Superman to attract people! No thanks! Bad series for him!
Johnny Test? Been there done that! It's much more kiddish anyway!
Monster Allergy? No thanks!

Kids WB! had good stuff like Jackie Chan Adventures, old-school Pokemon, all that good stuff that tuned me in all morning. Now they're just a bunch of god damn losers!

[LogicDonny]

I watched a couple episodes of the batman on CW11 or the new WB and they had an episode wheere this cloak guy kidnapped the criminals and tehre was another where Mr. freeze took over gotham.

Both were excellent episodes.

you agree?

[Sonic777]

Rumors,best episode of the batman.

[Ra]

The Batman gets a fifth season?! This has no right to last longer than Batman TAS!!!!
How come? Just curious, but why doesn't a new show have no right to last longer than the old one? It's like saying the new TMNT show can not have more episodes than the old TMNT cartoon. It's just stupid.

The Batman is making leaps in terms of improvement. Watch the entire series from start to it's latest episode, and you can tell that the show is improving. Batman is shown to be getting older, and I love how some things such as death and the state of the human mind are looked upon. Just look at "Strange Minds" and "Strange New World". They look very closely at the state of the human mind and psychology. Would things such as "Camp Lazlo" look at that? Hell no! This show is going places, and I for one am happy for it.

[Spike Spiegel]

Too bad I haven't been watching the Batman...

It is slowly forging it's own really cool continuity and I hope that something really cool becomes of that.

[GK Punk]

What?! It's true!

Tom and Jerry Tales?! We're too old for that and it's either just the same stuff or not as good as the old (more the second). I just can't stand it anymore now that I'm older.

Yeah really. HOW DARE THEY MAKE CHILDREN'S TELEVISION THAT DOESN'T APPEAL TO YOU. DAMN THEM, DAMN THEM STRAIGHT TO HELL.

[kerfootw]

How come? Just curious, but why doesn't a new show have no right to last longer than the old one? It's like saying the new TMNT show can not have more episodes than the old TMNT cartoon. It's just stupid.

The Batman is making leaps in terms of improvement. Watch the entire series from start to it's latest episode, and you can tell that the show is improving. Batman is shown to be getting older, and I love how some things such as death and the state of the human mind are looked upon. Just look at "Strange Minds" and "Strange New World". They look very closely at the state of the human mind and psychology. Would things such as "Camp Lazlo" look at that? Hell no! This show is going places, and I for one am happy for it.

No, the old Batman and new TMNT deserve to last longer because they're the better ones! They put so much work into these shows and more that it really shows! I'll admit, "The Batman"'s had a neat run as of late but they should really show respect to what's better and call it quits before everyone thinks that it's the better version--"Batman TAS" did a better job with the psychological factor anyway and "The Batman" still has that kiddish factor!
Besides, how the f*** does "The Batman" get a third season DVD release and sell them pretty well while "Gargoyles" can't even get a Season 2 Volume 2 release?! Now that's stupid!

[ZariusTwo]

Besides, how the f*** does "The Batman" get a third season DVD release and sell them pretty well while "Gargoyles" can't even get a Season 2 Volume 2 release?! Now that's stupid!

Because WB has nothing to do with Buena Vista?

[Spawn Guy]

No, the old Batman and new TMNT deserve to last longer because they're the better ones! They put so much work into these shows and more that it really shows! I'll admit, "The Batman"'s had a neat run as of late but they should really show respect to what's better and call it quits before everyone thinks that it's the better version--
Do you really think that's going to happen?

[majesty329]

The only decent thing coming back on WB Kids line up is the Batman I agree with Zarius on Legion of Superheroes it is not good at all.

[kerfootw]

Because WB has nothing to do with Buena Vista?

Don't be a smart allic!

[Greed]

The Batman blows hard compared to TAS so why is it still on the air?

I hate all cartoons nowadays, they are all so kid friendly and lackluster compared to some of the shows from the 90s. Not to mention everything is being anime-ified.

Before you say "but they are kid shows" just go watch X-Men, Batman TAS, Gargoyles, and to a lesser extent Xtreme Ghostbusters and tell me these new shows are worth a damn. The last good WB series were Justice League/Unlimited, Static Shock, and Batman Beyond. As an adult I can still watch those series and take them seriously, something I can't say about the newer toons.

[Spawn Guy]

The Batman blows hard compared to TAS so why is it still on the air?

Because there are people who don't compare The Batman to BTAS?

[ZariusTwo]

The Batman blows hard compared to TAS so why is it still on the air?

Because it's actually GOOD and does pretty well with the demographic?

Stop putting the almighty Timmverse on this flawless pedastal. Superman: TAS's first season and JL's first season were s*ite.

I hate all cartoons nowadays, they are all so kid friendly and lackluster compared to some of the shows from the 90s. Not to mention everything is being anime-ified.

You hav'nt watched ANY recent cartoon in a long time, and tha just proves it.

The Batman has just had one of it's darkest, most mature, and most provactive seasons ever. Take ONE look at the episode "Seconds" and tell me that was light-hearted. Everyone DIED in that episode and were only brought back because the main enemie's son was killed.

..And I don't think I need to tell you about Avatar, the BENCHMARK of innovative, ground breaking animated action/adventure not seen since Batman: TAS. And for the narrow-minded, it sure as HELL ain't anime. It's a western folk tale, and it's given that look

KND, Billy and Mandy, Fosters (even if that's bad), Jake Long, Avatar all have darker-edged humour and continuity that lacks severly in the shows that don't deserve airing, and they all have had long lives

So please, get off this inane bandwagon of assuming all cartoons blow. They don't

[kerfootw]

I'll give credit to the recent season of "The Batman" but out of all those shows you mentioned only "Avatar" rocks. Everything else indeed blows.

KND and Jake Long?! Please!:lol:

[ZariusTwo]

I'll give credit to the recent season of "The Batman" but out of all those shows you mentioned only "Avatar" rocks. Everything else indeed blows.

KND and Jake Long?! Please!:lol:

Typical "all casrtoonz blows!" troll behaviour, no reasons given whatsoever. I don't even LIKE Jake Long myself, and it has strong continuity.

[kerfootw]

You want explanations for why AD sucks, I'll give 'em to ya (KND later):

It's been bad since the beginning. With this one they tried to mix magic and rap talk all in one...and throw in a dragon to draw an even bigger crowd and hope it's enough.
Even when Jake becomes the American Dragon, he's still the klutz he is as a kid and that really failed because we're supposed to be expecting a real rip-roaring dragon (like the TMNT in the Lost Season for example).
Trixie is a disgrace among the characters. Her attempts at trying to sound and be all "in the house" make her even more repulsive. Jake tries to sound cool too and isn't so cool either (his battle cry needs work as well). It really failed to give me the impression that he and his friends are only 13. Dante Basco should stick to doing Prince Zuko on Avatar. Spud is also SO dumb! Fu Dog is a pretty cool character though a bit cliche because he's a talking dog who tries to be more than the co-mentor to Jake that he is. As for the wise Grandpa, let's just say I've seen better.
The overall animation's pretty good but even since the first season, the villains needed work on their designs and could sound more menacing. The action and fight sequences also needed major work!! The Black Dragon's really nice though, but there have hardly been a lot of well executed and big fights with big enemies who can be real threats, not only to Jake but the whole world as well! I even remember one episode where Jake had to fight what looked like big, walking teeth! Give me a break!
I'll admit the writing got really good while the animation deteriorated but I still had trouble getting through one episode because of the bland humor and absolutely terrible and annoying dialogue.
Honestly, this show had the chance to be something great! I wanted to like this show, I tried to like this show, but Disney blew another great concept. But you don't have to take my word for it.

So don't you dare call me a stupid troll again $hithead! I know a lot more about good TV than you think and I'll be happy to keep playing these games as long as you like because as long as you keep liking these crappy shows, the only troll here is you!

[Jon]

Riiighht! You dislike one of the basic concepts of the show (the fact Jake is *in-training* to be a protector of magical beings, and thus does foul-up at times). And the other fact -- of the stories seeming "strange", even with them being of that (mystical creatures, etc.).

Sorry, but rather poor reasoning.

[kerfootw]

Where the hell did I say that? I said, he and his friends act like morons! Learn to read for f*** sakes!

[Jon]

Okay, you definately have an attitude problem (and some comprehention trouble).

I was noting things that you posted about (granted in a more basic manner), but you just come 'blasting' at me for it.

[kerfootw]

All right Jon, that was a little harsh and I apologize but your retorts aren't making me like you better as much as you towards me. I've been reviewing television programs since I was 7 years old. If I say something's a bad show, it's a bad show.

[Spawn Guy]

You think it's a bad show. Toonzone says the exact same thing, and I take half of what they say with a grain of salt.

[Jon]

All right Jon, that was a little harsh and I apologize but your retorts aren't making me like you better as much as you towards me. I've been reviewing television programs since I was 7 years old. If I say something's a bad show, it's a bad show.


Me?! I've tried best *not* to be (harsh, etc.). A small amount of retort, sure. But mainly making note of the reasoning behind some things you were putting-down about the series (as there are reasons for those things).

[kerfootw]

You think it's a bad show. Toonzone says the exact same thing, and I take half of what they say with a grain of salt.

That's not who I'm talking about. There are plenty of haters on tv.com, especially when I was a member and stuff and I agree. Compare it with other great action animated series's and it can't hold a torch.

[Krang]

So don't you dare call me a stupid troll again $hithead! I know a lot more about good TV than you think and I'll be happy to keep playing these games as long as you like because as long as you keep liking these crappy shows, the only troll here is you!
Where the hell did I say that? I said, he and his friends act like morons! Learn to read for f*** sakes!
Are you aware that you aren't allowed to attack other members on these forums? Please quit it before you get a warning. See the Forum Rules for more information.

[Shark]

I knew when I saw Krang had posted, something had to be up.

Speaking of The Batman, I have a question. Wasn't the bad guy in 'Rumors' supposed to be Deathstroke/Slade? As far as I can tell, they never once mentioned the name of the bad guy, aside from his real name.

[Spawn Guy]

His name was Rumor. The media gives it to him at some point.

[Shark]

Well, that sucks. Was he at least supposed to be Deathstroke? I could swear he and Teen Titans Slade had the same voice actor and weapon.

[Spawn Guy]

They do. Voice actor at least. Ron Pearlman. I see where your coming from though.