Animaniacs Reboot

[Autbot_Benz]

http://www.indiewire.com/2017/05/animaniacs-reboot-steven-spielberg-amblin-1201817336/

Hellloooo, nurse: It’s time for “Animaniacs” – again!

Amblin Television and Warner Bros. Animation are kicking around a brand new version of the hit 1990s cartoon, IndieWire has learned. The potential reboot comes as “Animaniacs” has experienced a new surge in popularity since arriving on Netflix last year. Steven Spielberg, who developed the original as a follow-up to the success of his “Tiny Toon Adventures,” is expected to be on board in crafting the updated version.

There’s no home yet for “Animaniacs,” and insiders caution that it’s still in the early stages of development. But 1990s nostalgia is big business these days – witness the success of another Warner Bros. TV title, “Fuller House,” which is one of the most-watched originals on Netflix.

“Animaniacs” ran for 99 episodes – from 1993 to 1995 on Fox Kids, before moving to Kids’ WB from 1995 to 1998. It also spawned the primetime spinoff “Pinky and the Brain,” which aired on The WB.

The cartoon consisted of various segments (including “Pinky and the Brain”), all tied together by the Warner siblings – Yakko, Wakoo and Dot, who were said to have been trapped in the Warner Bros. lot watertower since the 1930s until their escape. Tom Ruegger, who oversaw the show’s creation, was inspired by his own three children in developing the characters. “Animaniacs” was popular with kids, but young adults also gravitated to its sophisticated humor and references.

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Voice stars on the series included Rob Paulsen, Tress MacNeille, Jess Harnell, Sherri Stoner and Maurice LaMarche. Each episode was also heavily scored with original songs and music.

“Animaniacs” won eight Daytime Emmy Awards during its run, as well as a Peabody Award. “Too often today, animation on television is produced in a workman-like manner, with little attention paid to characterization, illustration, and above all, narrative storytelling,” the Peabody website says in explaining the 1993 honor.

“This series, with appeal to adults as well as children, reminds us of the glory days of Hollywood animation and brings that period up-to-date with sparkling characters, witty dialogue, and stunning production. The magic touch of executive producer Steven Spielberg is in evidence in the work of senior producers Rich Arons and Sherri Stoner, and the rest of the outstanding production team. For restoring quality to the daily animated television series, and for doing so in a thoroughly engaging and highly kinetic manner, a Peabody to Steven Spielberg Presents Animaniacs.”

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The show ended with the 1999 direct-to-video release “Wakko’s Wish.” But the show remains so fondly remembered that Paulsen and the cast recently announced plans to reunite via “Animaniacs Live!” stage shows, including one last month in La Mirada, Calif., with more dates later this year.

[MsMarvelDuckie]

If it gets off the ground, I could really get behind this! One of my favorites from those days.

[Autbot_Benz]

As long as they get Rob Paulsen Jess Harnell Tress Macneille Maurice Lamarche

I will be for it. Since Spielberg is working on it I think we have a good chance.

[plastroncafe]

Yeah, get the ol' gang together and I'm there like white on rice.

[ranger_scout]

As long as they get Rob Paulsen Jess Harnell Tress Macneille Maurice Lamarche

I will be for it. Since Spielberg is working on it I think we have a good chance.

The fact that Spielberg is behind this means that the original cast is for sure going to return. I can't imagine that he and Warner Bros. would do what The Powerpuff Girls reboot did by recasting the leads. If the 'Rita and Runt' cartoons are included I hope they get Bernadette Peters to come back. She truly has one of the best voices in show business.

[drgon78]

Considering how disappointed I have been with most reboots, I will not get too excited for this one.

[Autbot_Benz]

Yeah, get the ol' gang together and I'm there like white on rice.

think of all the Trump stuff animaniacs can do it a gold mine.

[CyberCubed]

I wouldn't get too excited yet. Look at the Powerpuff girls reboot, Teen Titans Go, etc....I don't expect it to be in line of the original.

[plastroncafe]

think of all the Trump stuff animaniacs can do it a gold mine.

Eh, low hanging fruit.
I preferred their more subtle stuff.

[Autbot_Benz]

I hope they don't bring back the Fat Hippos and Rita & Runt I always found those to be boring.

More Goodfeathers Pinky & The Brain & Slappy Squirrel Mindy and Buttons and Chicken Boo please.

[Cure]

If it's a reboot, I would want them to not use the old cast.

[Autbot_Benz]

I wouldn't watch the new Animaniacs if they recast it. You can't have animaniacs without Rob Paulsen. Like I said with Steven Spielberg working on it there is a good chance they will get the gang back together

[Spike Spiegel]

After almost 20 years, I just realized the meaning of those "pay for play contracts" they mention in the theme song.

[plastroncafe]

I wouldn't watch the new Animaniacs if they recast it. You can't have animaniacs without Rob Paulsen. Like I said with Steven Spielberg working on it there is a good chance they will get the gang back together

Yeah agreed.
And it's not like there isn't interest from McNeil and Hartnell, since they tour the country doing Animaniacs shows.

[Jester]

https://ih0.redbubble.net/image.118926625.9950/flat,800x800,075,f.u1.jpg

[Autbot_Benz]

Yeah agreed.
And it's not like there isn't interest from McNeil and Hartnell, since they tour the country doing Animaniacs shows.

ya I went to a smaller Animaniacs show in 2014 it was Just Rob and Randy Rogel. Rob was super friendly. I know Rob would join the reboot he never gets tired of doing the Yakko songs and Yakko and Pinky voices

[plastroncafe]

I remain firmly convinced that Rob Paulsen has a secret basement dungeon where he tortures puppies, or something...because no human being is as nice as he is.

Except maybe Mister Rogers.
Both men are just such utter class acts.

[Autbot_Benz]

I remain firmly convinced that Rob Paulsen has a secret basement dungeon where he tortures puppies, or something...because no human being is as nice as he is.

Except maybe Mister Rogers.
Both men are just such utter class acts.

Funny you say that I like to refer to Rob Paulsen as the Mr Rogers of Voice acting.

[Aaronardo]

Given that we know Spielberg will return to produce, this could potentially end really well. Samurai Jack's made me very optimistic about cartoon reboots that retain at least some of their original crew. I'm not going to get too excited yet, though, since we're not even entirely sure it'll come to fruition yet.

[BubblyShell22]

Sounds awesome. I hope they don't just put this on Netflix though and that it's going to air where I can watch it. Would love for the old cast to get back together.

[Autbot_Benz]

Apparently Rob Paulsen knew nothing about this reboot but seems all for it

Rob Paulsen‏Verified account @yakkopinky 2m2 minutes ago

Rob Paulsen Retweeted IndieWire

Hmm. I know nothing about the reboot but it sure would be a gas, huh?

[TurtleTitan97]

I sure hope they bring back the original cast. Can't picture Yakko without Rob.

[TMNT_Guy]

Not only do they need the original cast, but they also need bring back as many people who previously worked on the show as possible. Animaniacs was a group project and is one of those rare times in productions where everything just "clicked" and worked together perfectly. Getting as many of the talented people who worked on the original show back together as humanly possible is important in capturing what made the original series so special in the first place. The old writers had an absurd amount of freedom working on the original show and I hope the writers of this new series get the same amount of flexibility.

The animation is also another concern of mine. I understand that cell animation is obsolete, but if Wabbit and the new Tom and Jerry cartoons are the best they can do with digital and a made for TV budget then we've got a major problem. Animaniacs was one of the most fluid and best animated series ever made so they have some serious shoes to fill. If it's going on a digital service like Netflix, I hope it allows them a bigger budget for the animation. Music is another concern. The original series had a full orchestral score and I hope this new series will have the same. It will certainly be a challenge to capture the feel of the original show's music...especially with the passing of the original series' composer, Richard Stone.

I'm VERY cautiously optimistic.

[Allio]

Hopefully they will be able to do their adult humor. Would really hate it if it was toned down.

[DarkFell]

I hope they don't bring back the Fat Hippos and Rita & Runt I always found those to be boring.

More Goodfeathers Pinky & The Brain & Slappy Squirrel Mindy and Buttons and Chicken Boo please.
I don't remember the Fat Hippos all that much, but I would love to see Rita & Runt return. The same goes for Good Idea / Bad Idea and It's Mime Time.

Also, original voice cast please.

[BubblyShell22]

I sort of remember the hippos, but I would love to see Rita and Runt, Buttons and Mindy, the Goodfeathers, Good Idea/Bad Idea, Slappy and Skippy Squirrel, and Dot's Poetry Corner.

[CyberCubed]

Heh, after seeing how the Ducktales reboot turned out, among other things, I don't have much hope for this. They'll probably go with modern Teen Titans Go type humor rather than the sophisticated humor Animaniacs was known for.

Sorry guys, the 90's are dead and I don't think they're coming back.

[NinjaPug]

How did the unaired DuckTales reboot turn out? Surely you're not dumb enough to base your opinion on 30 second shorts to introduce the characters in advance of the premiere.

[Cure]

Sorry guys, the 90's are dead and I don't think they're coming back.

You say that like it's a bad thing. Time to move the **** on, people.

If the show is good, great! If not, oh well! Grown ass men and women aren't the audience.

[Vegita-San]

How did the unaired DuckTales reboot turn out? Surely you're not dumb enough to base your opinion on 30 second shorts to introduce the characters in advance of the premiere.

some people can smell a dud a mile a way....if it looks like a duck.. ;o)



Ducktales is a bit odd. I HATE the animation style. I hate some of the voices. and nothing can top disney at it's tV Prime. but I liked the humor in that first time travel short. it might have hope.


but most reboots tend to be miserable. so it's not dumb at all to think future reboots might follow that trend.

[plastroncafe]

You say that like it's a bad thing. Time to move the **** on, people.

If the show is good, great! If not, oh well! Grown ass men and women aren't the audience.

No no, you don't understand!
Right before the show airs ground forces will be deployed to gather any dvd evidence of the previous incarnation.

Covert operations are already underway to strip every mention and video of previous versions from the internet and streaming services!

IF THIS FAILS TO BE LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE A SECOND TIME, EVERYTHING IS RUINED FOR NOW AND ALL ETERNITY!!!!

Or...maybe it's just a cartoon that no one will watch.

[Autbot_Benz]

Animaniacs Reboot is coming to Hulu 2 seasons.

http://variety.com/2018/tv/news/animaniacs-reboot-hulu-1202653608/

Also Hulu got the rights to Animaniacs Tiny Toons and Pinky and The Brain

[ranger_scout]

Animaniacs Reboot is coming to Hulu 2 seasons.

http://variety.com/2018/tv/news/animaniacs-reboot-hulu-1202653608/

Also Hulu got the rights to Animaniacs Tiny Toons and Pinky and The Brain

I'm so happy to hear this! After having a tough day at work, this really made me smile.

[Vegita-San]

sigh... not signing up to ANOTHER streaming service just for this.

why not netflix?


all these blasted streaming services competing... hope it comes to dvd.

[Sumac]

sigh... not signing up to ANOTHER streaming service just for this.

why not netflix?


all these blasted streaming services competing... hope it comes to dvd.
Just wait until it will appear on YouTube.
It will take less time.

And I mean not official channels, of course.

[CyberCubed]

You can watch any show/movie online for free if you search for it. I didn't realize this was rocket science.

[Autbot_Benz]

ya I won't be getting hulu I will wait till its put up on my Cartoon site that I watch all my cartoons on

[FredWolfLeonardo]

I've not been following the news of this lately so may anyone please clarify the following for me:

1. Are we getting the Original Voice Cast?

2. Will the reboot be focusing on other characters (Pinky and the Brain) like the original or will it just be Yakko, Warner and Dot?

3. Is there any released footage, concept art etc.

[CyberCubed]

Rob Paulsen posted about it on his twitter, so I assume he'll be reprising his role.

[TMNT_Guy]

1. Are we getting the Original Voice Cast?

2. Will the reboot be focusing on other characters (Pinky and the Brain) like the original or will it just be Yakko, Warner and Dot?

3. Is there any released footage, concept art etc.
Nothing has been officially confirmed, but:

1. Maurice Lamarche tweeted "Guess I can talk about this now..." so it sounds like he at least has known about this for quite some time. Also check out his twitter to see a video of "Orson Welles" reading the announcement of the new show (https://twitter.com/twitter/statuses/949046622293434368).

2 & 3. Press art for the show has been released (https://www.toonzone.net/official-animaniacs-coming-back-tv-new-episodes/) that does feature Pinky & the Brain. It's unknown if this is simply old stock art or indicative of what the show will look like at all, but if it is old stock art then I don't recognize it.

[sdp]

I remember finding Animaniacs odd as a kid but I watched them anyway even if I was unsure on how much I liked it. But since I've been practicing my French I re-discovered animaniacs since they have a lot of songs with vocabulary and it helps and I also remembered their humor which was quite specific and wondered about why these characters have never been seen again so I'm happy they won't continue rotting in the WB water tower.

I don't want this to be a revival though, I'd like it to be a reboot with their own style but at the same time keeping up with the reboot since I think it's a great way to modernize it, still look classic and has a specific look.

http://www.toonbarn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/looney-tunes.jpg

[Refractive Reflections]

I enjoyed Animaniacs when I was younger. Hope it goes well, but I'm not bothering with paying for a streaming video service just for that.

[ranger_scout]

Here's what Rob had to say about the project during a recent interview.

The Animaniacs reboot is coming up, obviously.

Yeah.

One, is that something you're interested in? And two, are you involved?

Well, yes. Firstly, of course. Anytime you get to work with the king of Hollywood that's a pretty cool thing, you know? Mr. Spielberg is not only who he is, we all know that, but he's a delightful, really nice man. Which is wonderful to see because when you're able to use people like that as examples, and in my case also, Gordie Howe. I did get to know Gordie really well. When you really meet people who are so well known, not only in their milieu but just in real life, and you see how people behave — even though they have the power that would allow them to behave any way they want. They got all the money they need. They got blah blah blah. They're well known. They get the best restaurant tables. You name it. They behave in nothing but a classy, smart, kind down to earth, unpretentious way. That firstly, anytime you get to work with people like that, you're on board.

Secondly, your question is, "Am I involved?" Well, here's what I'm supposed to say, and already you can read between the lines. I'm supposed to say, "I can neither confirm nor deny." Which I suppose I'd be saying if I were in a Senate subcommittee hearing. Warner Bros. will make their own announcements, but I can tell you that Steven and Sam Register, the president of Warner Bros. Animation, they get the zeitgeist. They understand the fan base. They know that I'm traveling around the country with Randy Rogel, who wrote most of the songs from that show, doing Animaniacs Live! So, we'll keep our fingers crossed but if I were here, I'd wink at you. So, we'll see. But it's going to be...I think they're planning to have them released in fall of next year on Hulu.

Voice Actor Rob Paulsen on Taking Chances, Being the Best Rocker in Michigan, and More (https://comicbook.com/movies/2019/07/16/rob-paulsen-interview-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-animaniacs/)

[Shark_Blade]

I’m here for Rob Paulsen.

[turtle1237]

Powerpuff Girls got rid of Miss Bellum. I wonder if in order to be pc, they would do the same to the Nurse?

[MsMarvelDuckie]

News flash- Animaniacs was NEVER "PC", nor was it MEANT to be!

[Vegita-San]

News flash- Animaniacs was NEVER "PC", nor was it MEANT to be!

What i'm afraid now is, it'd HAVE to be in order to get made in hollywood. same thing goes for if they ever rebooted something like The Critic..

[Jester]

Oh boy....will "HELLO NURSE!" land the Warner Brothers in hot water?

[Autbot_Benz]

Oh boy....will "HELLO NURSE!" land the Warner Brothers in hot water?

Probably it will be considered oogling/catcalling a woman for her looks or some woke SJW feminist crap

[turtle1237]

Powerpuff Girls were not very PC in the 90's, but before you know they retire Miss Bellum in the new series, and the teacher was redesign with out boobs. I just thinking in this day and age, the jokes about Hello Nurse might not make it in the Animaniacs reboot. Or Miss Mink now that I am thinking about this. I really think this is going to be a more tamer Animaniacs sadly. The Powerpuff Girls in the 90's-2000's were off the wall. Sex Jokes, blood, and teeth being knock out. And before you know it, the reboot does even have any blood sadly.

[Coola Yagami]

News flash- Animaniacs was NEVER "PC", nor was it MEANT to be!

This is current year though. They'll make it PC.

We're gonna need some kind of tv block somewhere that just does what it wants regardless of Twitter and Tumblr and have a very VERY strict 'don't like it, don't watch it' attitude. Never never the knee, never apologize, ignore any media outrage and being back Apu.

[Autbot_Benz]

Rob Paulsen's Memoir which comes out today gave us an answer to this burning question


The Animanicast
@animanicast
We are VERY pleased to finally see in PRINT today in
@yakkopinky's "Voice Lessons" that the original voice cast of #Animaniacs has indeed been working on the upcoming reboot! ��

Rob,
@MAURICELAMARCHE

@JessHarnell
and #TressMacNeille are back! (Pic from Maurice LaMarche)

[Egon1982]

This is current year though. They'll make it PC.

We're gonna need some kind of tv block somewhere that just does what it wants regardless of Twitter and Tumblr and have a very VERY strict 'don't like it, don't watch it' attitude. Never never the knee, never apologize, ignore any media outrage and being back Apu.

Powerpuff Girls were not very PC in the 90's, but before you know they retire Miss Bellum in the new series, and the teacher was redesign with out boobs. I just thinking in this day and age, the jokes about Hello Nurse might not make it in the Animaniacs reboot. Or Miss Mink now that I am thinking about this. I really think this is going to be a more tamer Animaniacs sadly. The Powerpuff Girls in the 90's-2000's were off the wall. Sex Jokes, blood, and teeth being knock out. And before you know it, the reboot does even have any blood sadly.

News flash- Animaniacs was NEVER "PC", nor was it MEANT to be!

What makes today's cartoons like Regular Show and Bojack Horseman no different than an animaniacs reboot? i mean those cartoons have the same edge as Animaniacs or is Bojack Horseman for adults only?

[AquaParade]

Rob Paulsen's Memoir which comes out today gave us an answer to this burning question


The Animanicast
@animanicast
We are VERY pleased to finally see in PRINT today in
@yakkopinky's "Voice Lessons" that the original voice cast of #Animaniacs has indeed been working on the upcoming reboot! ��

Rob,
@MAURICELAMARCHE

@JessHarnell
and #TressMacNeille are back! (Pic from Maurice LaMarche)

Any interesting tmnt stuff in that memoir?

[Autbot_Benz]

Any interesting tmnt stuff in that memoir?

not sure I don't have it yet.

[Egon1982]

Well Hulu can give this a TV-PG rating and have fine writers behind it.

[Autbot_Benz]

Any interesting tmnt stuff in that memoir?

I just started it nothing Turtles yet. But the first chapter Spielberg said he wouldn't do the reboot of Animaniacs unless the OG voice actors would reprise their roles

[LeotheLateBloomer]

Very excited for this! Wonder if there's a chance we'd get a new Tiny Toon Adventures cartoon. Probably not, though.

[Coola Yagami]

What makes today's cartoons like Regular Show and Bojack Horseman no different than an animaniacs reboot? i mean those cartoons have the same edge as Animaniacs or is Bojack Horseman for adults only?

I think the regular show jokes go over kids heads and Bojack horseman isn't for kids.

[Egon1982]

Very excited for this! Wonder if there's a chance we'd get a new Tiny Toon Adventures cartoon. Probably not, though.

Maybe they can have their own segments in a shared universe thing even with Freakazoid.

[ranger_scout]

The show is set to premiere on Hulu on November 20. :D

https://deadline.com/2020/08/animaniacs-monsterland-other-hulu-shows-set-premiere-dates-1203006855/

[ssjup81]

I wonder what the humor will be like...will it have some of the same writers as before, will they modernize it, stuff like that. I'll probably check it out if they have as many original people as possible return for the project. I know that Richard Stone who contributed a lot to the show musically passed away years ago. Music was just as much a part of the series as the smart humor was.

With the world being so annoyingly PC now...I just hope that that doesn't ruin the show or dumb it down for the newer audiences.

Out of curiosity, since most kids shows promote all that boring we can't have shows with bullies (like Helga and Harold in Hey Arnold) and perfect harmony happiness junk, could characters like Slappy work in this era? Speaking of that, is slapstick even utilized at all in children's programming these days?

[TurtleTitan97]

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[ranger_scout]

Wksh33bigAQ

They haven't lost their touch at all.

[LeotheLateBloomer]

It's so beautiful! I hope Tiny Toons Adventures will get a revival like this, although Joe Alaskey passed away. Still I think someone like Eric Bauza could pull off a good Plucky.

[ranger_scout]

It's so beautiful! I hope Tiny Toons Adventures will get a revival like this, although Joe Alaskey passed away. Still I think someone like Eric Bauza could pull off a good Plucky.

I wonder who would voice Hamton. Maybe Frank Welker.

[LeotheLateBloomer]

I wonder who would voice Hamton. Maybe Frank Welker.

I forgot that Don Messick voiced Hampton:lol:, though I can hear it since it sounds somewhat close to his Boo Boo Bear and Scrappy Doo voices. Billy West voiced him in a PS1 game "Toonenstein: Dare to Scare" so he'd fit the bill.

[Mayhem]

Wksh33bigAQ
Would still love to meet Tress, the only one in there I haven't to date... thankfully someone was able to get her on a couple of pieces for me.

[ranger_scout]

Gosh! I just simply adore this man! It's so hard to believe that a sweet and gentle guy like him voiced an evil hitchhiker with a chainsaw in Tiny Toons: How I Spent My Summer Vacation. That’s talent right there.

https://tv.avclub.com/rob-paulsen-on-30-years-of-tiny-toon-adventures-and-lif-1845020139

[ZariusTwo]

The theme song will be updated, also there will be no appearances from Mindy and Buttons, Rita and Runt, Katie Kaboom etc...there will though be new characters.

https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/hulu-animaniacs-reboot-new-theme-song/?amp

[drgon78]

I am fine with no Mindy and Buttons, Rita and Runt, Goodfeathers, etc. But I hope they will still have Slappy Squirrel, Minerva Mink(she was like in only 3-4 episodes), and Good Idea/Bad idea. Well at least they kept Pinkie and the Brain.

[AquaParade]

Wow, that tickled a nostalgia bone I didn't realize I had. Great voice actors on that show.

[Autbot_Benz]

The theme song will be updated, also there will be no appearances from Mindy and Buttons, Rita and Runt, Katie Kaboom etc...there will though be new characters.

https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/hulu-animaniacs-reboot-new-theme-song/?amp

Aww man I loved Mindy and Buttons. They better have the Goodfeathers and Slappy though. I don't care for "new characters" id rather have the old ones back.

[ssjup81]

I am fine with no Mindy and Buttons, Rita and Runt, Goodfeathers, etc. But I hope they will still have Slappy Squirrel, Minerva Mink(she was like in only 3-4 episodes), and Good Idea/Bad idea. Well at least they kept Pinkie and the Brain.Mindy & Buttons I never liked much. Rita and Runt was so-so for me. Minerva Mink shorts I never liked much either. I did like the Goodfeathers, though along with Slappy Squirrel (which makes me wonder if they actually can since it's so slapsticky and I don't think cartoons are very slapsticky these days), and loved the Good Idea Bad Idea segments. They were funny.

[Coola Yagami]

The theme song will be updated, also there will be no appearances from Mindy and Buttons, Rita and Runt, Katie Kaboom etc...there will though be new characters.

https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/hulu-animaniacs-reboot-new-theme-song/?amp

Also no Clinton, I assume, lmao.

[LeotheLateBloomer]

Minerva Mink rarely ever appeared so she's not much of a loss.

[Autbot_Benz]

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[Coola Yagami]

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I don't like how 'flash-animation' the people looked like, unless it was intentional, cause the Warners animate just fine. That line of 'the golden of age of animation' might be a jab at how modern cartoons animate like crap anymore.

[LeotheLateBloomer]

I don't like how 'flash-animation' the people looked like, unless it was intentional, cause the Warners animate just fine. That line of 'the golden of age of animation' might be a jab at how modern cartoons animate like crap anymore.

I kinda agree with you. Although the Warners looks amazingly clean!:o

[JonesyKitty]

My son is gonna get a kick out of this! I got him hardcore into Animaniacs last year and we frequently rewatch it. He's really into Jurassic Park now and has been excited for this reboot so this little teaser is going to totally kick that up a notch. I agree about the people looking a little flash animation styled, but holy crap that shot of the Warners frolicking with the sun shine on them, that is some nice looking animation!

[drgon78]

That was great.

[neatoman]

Are they gonna update the President song to include Bush Jr, Obama and Trump?

[Coola Yagami]

Are they gonna update the President song to include Bush Jr, Obama and Trump?

They will. Also not every character is coming back so song lyrics referring to them will also be changed.

[ZariusTwo]

They'll never do Count Dankula's version of "Nations of the World" though :lol:

[ZariusTwo]

Trailer

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[Powder]

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The second I saw that, I knew what to expect. Blech.

[sdp]

That trailer was great, it gets the essence of the original show perfectly.

[Autbot_Benz]

Trailer

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ya it was either the Trump Cyclops or the Never Mansplainy line To be fair the original cartoon made fun of Bill Clinton a lot and had a lot of political jokes so its true to form.

[Jester]

Not 100% sold on the flash animation style...but I guess that's just where we are now. Gotta admit, the "Never Man-slpiany" line made me cringe a little too...

[Leo656]

I can't help but notice that more and more things are eliminating Comments Sections entirely more recently. Whether it's YouTube videos or news articles or whatever else, there's this very strong "We don't want to hear it" business going on.

I don't like that. Aren't people supposed to give feedback? Isn't there supposed to be a dialogue, an exchange of ideas? Aren't people supposed to be able to expand on what they Like and/or Don't Like about something? Sure, the bulk of any comments section is total nonsense, but I don't think that's a good reason to shut down conversation entirely. There's no nuance whatsoever in a Like/Dislike system with no further extrapolation. That ain't good.

I'unno. It's just something I noticed happening a lot lately and it feels very Orwellian.

[drgon78]

Still looks better animated then I thought we were going to get.

[sdp]

Depending on what it is everything in the comments will either be "PANDERING TO SJWs" "THIS IS ---PHOBIC", maybe it's best off to have them turned off.

[Jester]

Looks like comments are open. Can't see the like/dislike ration, but it can be liked or disliked.

[Sumac]

Aren't people supposed to give feedback? Isn't there supposed to be a dialogue, an exchange of ideas? Aren't people supposed to be able to expand on what they Like and/or Don't Like about something? Sure, the bulk of any comments section is total nonsense, but I don't think that's a good reason to shut down conversation entirely. There's no nuance whatsoever in a Like/Dislike system with no further extrapolation. That ain't good.
If they see real feedback, they soon learn that they live in a bubble and their precious hearts can't handle that.

[Mayhem]

ya it was either the Trump Cyclops or the Never Mansplainy line To be fair the original cartoon made fun of Bill Clinton a lot and had a lot of political jokes so its true to form.
This. Anyone who complains about the Trump pastiche is ignoring the shed ton of Clinton rippage back in the day. Or never saw the original. Finger Prince anyone? :lol:

[Vegita-San]

Not 100% sold on the flash animation style...but I guess that's just where we are now. Gotta admit, the "Never Man-slpiany" line made me cringe a little too...

agreed. but it still looks better than most of it's bretheren. apart from something like Young Justice, which still looks like 2D animation thankfully.

I'm still worried they'll turn dot into a blue haired femenist afraid of hitting on men. but so far, most of it feels right.

[ssjup81]

I thought most animated stuff on YouTube have comments shut off in general because of kids or whatever.

That aside, I'm kind of so-so with this trailer. Don't like the animation style too much. It'll probably be okay, but even I knew that they would have to update it for a modern audience.

[drgon78]

Maybe this is a good time to release the original series on Blu Ray.

[Coola Yagami]

This. Anyone who complains about the Trump pastiche is ignoring the shed ton of Clinton rippage back in the day. Or never saw the original. Finger Prince anyone? :lol:

Back in the day even Clinton fans could laugh at the guy. Nowadays these brainwashed redhats froth at the mouth if you say anything negative about their sacred orange. That's the difference. Bush Jr was a goober too and no one complained about everyone pointing out what an idiot he was, so why can't the redhats laugh at the fact that their guy is an idiot too?

[Vegita-San]

because the insanity level is notched up to 120%. and it's on 24/7. people are just tired of it.

[Coola Yagami]

because the insanity level is notched up to 120%. and it's on 24/7. people are just tired of it.

I'm honestly more tired of it being true every time.

And yeah right. You can't tell me there wasn't this much heckling when George Dubya was in office. Maybe it feels heightened more now due to social media, but he was basically the Homer Simpson of back then to Trump's Peter Griffin today.

[oldmanwinters]

I can't help but notice that more and more things are eliminating Comments Sections entirely more recently. Whether it's YouTube videos or news articles or whatever else, there's this very strong "We don't want to hear it" business going on.

I don't like that. Aren't people supposed to give feedback? Isn't there supposed to be a dialogue, an exchange of ideas? Aren't people supposed to be able to expand on what they Like and/or Don't Like about something? Sure, the bulk of any comments section is total nonsense, but I don't think that's a good reason to shut down conversation entirely. There's no nuance whatsoever in a Like/Dislike system with no further extrapolation. That ain't good.

I'unno. It's just something I noticed happening a lot lately and it feels very Orwellian.

Yeah, once Yahoo "temporarily" closed comments on all articles in the name of "safe spaces" or whatever, it pretty much killed the whole reason to bother with their articles.

[sdp]

I havent' used comment sections have always been trash, haven't used one since I was a teenager so they're better off gone. The only time I ever use them is when a video has a song I don't know and surely the answer is in the comments but I mean I could always just use Shazam.

[Coola Yagami]

I know Youtube recently started something that if they deem the video as being for kids, they just remove comments automatically.

[Mayhem]

I know Youtube recently started something that if they deem the video as being for kids, they just remove comments automatically.
There was something introduced recently on YT whereby you could flag any of your content as being safe for kids, maybe this is one side effect of that?

[Voltron]

An exchange of ideas suggest a give and take. Usually only insults and snide one-liners are given, and only offense at disagreement is taken.

Nothing new is generated. It's a mad scramble for righteous indignation. Like all other abused privileges, an open forum has been rescinded.

Unfortunate but necessary.

[Leo656]

So... "I don't wanna hear it" = "Privilege Rescinded".

The problem with this, obviously, is that it assumes an arbitrary "ruling class" that decides what kinds of discourse is allowed and what isn't. Which is... problematic.

This specific topic is just about a nonsense cartoon show. But I'm definitely not okay with the idea that there are people in charge of deciding who Is and Isn't allowed to talk, and what they're allowed to say. That's what you're advocating for, and as I've said many times in the past, I absolutely don't agree with it.

The human race as a whole would do well to be less sensitive, than in getting into the habit of making "Everybody Stifle, I don't wanna hear it" a hard rule.

"Ergmagerrrrd, some people say Dumb Sh*t sometimes. Now NOBODY can say anything because I said so." That ain't a good look regardless of where it's applied.

[Sumac]

This specific topic is just about a nonsense cartoon show. But I'm definitely not okay with the idea that there are people in charge of deciding who Is and Isn't allowed to talk, and what they're allowed to say. That's what you're advocating for, and as I've said many times in the past, I absolutely don't agree with it.
This usually lasts until brave censorship advocates are hit with their own banhammers. Then they cry and whine "why us?", but at this point monster is out of the bag and devours everything.

See, this is why people who propose authoritarianism for the sake of "the better society and to silence bad people" are ignorant retards: it always leads to the same thing - total censorship of everyone and everything according to the needs of the elites in power and their current ideology.
And it usually doesn't stop at the harmful stuff, it effects literally everything, no matter how little and harmless it is.

This is why all this "we gonna filter content to remove harmful stuff" and "deplatforming / canceling" **** is hilarious and disgusting for me to see, because, I know that those who today are canceling, will be canceled tomorrow themselves for the wrong think, no matter how little or imaginary it is and the world definitely won't be a better place after all those "removals" and "cancelations". It will be more empty and stupid, but not better.

On the other hand, if you are a commie parasite loser, ready to burn your town, because, corporations and politicians say it is a right think to do, I guess, empty and stupid fits you just right.


Bottom line, most countries already has laws against extremism. Allowing corporations and politicians to decide who can say what in addition to it, is just a way to destroy freedom of speech and create society of double-thinking cowards.

[Leo656]

When you're right, you're right.

[Voltron]

So... "I don't wanna hear it" = "Privilege Rescinded".

Yes. That's exactly what it means.

The problem with this, obviously, is that it assumes an arbitrary "ruling class" that decides what kinds of discourse is allowed and what isn't. Which is... problematic.

Careful. That's liberal talk.

This specific topic is just about a nonsense cartoon show. But I'm definitely not okay with the idea that there are people in charge of deciding who Is and Isn't allowed to talk, and what they're allowed to say. That's what you're advocating for, and as I've said many times in the past, I absolutely don't agree with it.

Nobody cares what you agree with. You don't own anything, so you don't get to say anything. You got a problem? Take it up with the "ruling class".

You want private property to remain private? Then private corporations get to decide when you get to air your thoughts on THEIR forums.

If you want to take that right from them, then YOU'RE literally robbing them of their free speech. Because it's their stuff. You don't get to do what you want with it.

This isn't infringing on free speech. Your rights aren't being violated. The Constitution does not guarantee your right to do whatever you want wherever you want whenever you want. It says the government will not make a law censoring you. Youtube can censor you all they want.

To put it in terms you might understand: you can play with my toys in the sandbox at the park, but you can't take them home with you. I'm just being nice. I don't even have to let you play with them.

Also, don't tell me what I'm advocating for.

[ZariusTwo]

I feel it was my fault the original thread got locked by mentioning the Youtube comments thing (which has been since resolved), so let's try this again since I believe people will want their say on this.


MeOrUvOPfgg

[Jester]

Voltron...come on man. No need to go draconian just because you feel you can.

[ZariusTwo]

Oh. Right. We're back.

Sorry I kicked up all that fuss in the first place bringing up the disabled comments thing, didn't intend for all the drama, it's not an issue anymore on the site, so let's press on.

[Andrew NDB]

Yeah, once Yahoo "temporarily" closed comments on all articles in the name of "safe spaces" or whatever, it pretty much killed the whole reason to bother with their articles.

Or like how Ghostbusters 2016 made IMDB remove their message boards and Captain Marvel made Rottentomatoes change their whole voting system. These are the same ideologies at play, really.

[neatoman]

Or like how Ghostbusters 2016 made IMDB remove their message boards and Captain Marvel made Rottentomatoes change their whole voting system. These are the same ideologies at play, really.

And yet Captain Marvel still has a low audience score.

[Coola Yagami]

And yet Captain Marvel still has a low audience score.

In the end they can lead the horse to water but they can't make it drink

[Sumac]

Careful. That's liberal talk.
Welcome to the real world, where people can have nuanced opinions, not just being "left" and "right".

Nobody cares what you agree with. You don't own anything, so you don't get to say anything. You got a problem? Take it up with the "ruling class".

You want private property to remain private? Then private corporations get to decide when you get to air your thoughts on THEIR forums.

If you want to take that right from them, then YOU'RE literally robbing them of their free speech. Because it's their stuff. You don't get to do what you want with it.

This isn't infringing on free speech. Your rights aren't being violated. The Constitution does not guarantee your right to do whatever you want wherever you want whenever you want. It says the government will not make a law censoring you. Youtube can censor you all they want.

To put it in terms you might understand: you can play with my toys in the sandbox at the park, but you can't take them home with you. I'm just being nice. I don't even have to let you play with them.

Also, don't tell me what I'm advocating for.
Apparently salty Volty doesn't get what is freedom of speech.
But that's to be expected from the lefty in Canada. It's like expecting what freedom is from someone from Soviet Union.
When you have only one type of freedom, which benefits YOU, it's kind of easy to forget what real freedom is.

[Autbot_Benz]

This sucks I loved Thaddeus Plotz but I guess this fits with current Warner Brothers being run by women

Thaddeus Plotz will retire and not be present as a new female Latina CEO will take over the studio.

[Vegita-San]

Welcome to the real world, where people can have nuanced opinions, not just being "left" and "right".


4 more years of this type of modding? ugh...better hunker down ;o).

[ZariusTwo]

This sucks I loved Thaddeus Plotz but I guess this fits with current Warner Brothers being run by women

Thaddeus Plotz will retire and not be present as a new female Latina CEO will take over the studio.

And this is why nobody should bother with this show. They cannot be what they once were in this current climate and won't be allowed to be.

[ssjup81]

This sucks I loved Thaddeus Plotz but I guess this fits with current Warner Brothers being run by women

Thaddeus Plotz will retire and not be present as a new female Latina CEO will take over the studio.Seriously? I already mentioned my concerns earlier wondering about PC stuff for a more modern audience. I dislike this change already, unless she's going to be even more cheap and stingy than Plotz. lol

Hey, are they going to ditch Hello Nurse, by chance? That might be seen as sexist or something, even though her character in general is really smart and intelligent and educated.

[Autbot_Benz]

Hey, are they going to ditch Hello Nurse, by chance? That might be seen as sexist or something, even though her character in general is really smart and intelligent and educated.

Hello Nurse won't be in this show neither will Slappy and Skippy squirrel Rita and Runt Mindy and Buttons the hippos etc

The goodfeathers are gonna cameo from what I read

[CyberCubed]

There's no way "Hellooooo, Nurse!" would fly in today's social climate. Not only are a bunch of boys drooling over a curvy blonde girl considered "sexist" in today's society, but also the sexualization of female nurses in general is a big no-no now.

Times have changed from the 90's.

[Jester]

Hello Nurse gets her Doctorate in Psychology and replaces Dr. Scratchansniff...

[CyberCubed]

Something like this would never fly today:

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[Leo656]

Kinda begs the question as to why they're bothering to bring stuff like this back if they're only gonna cut its balls off.

Do they really think that Yakko, Wakko and Dot making bad puns was the only reason anyone watched it originally, or something? Why bring anything back if most of what made it work is left on the cutting room floor for being "problematic"? It's dumb.

Also, it's a meme by this point, but I'm forever baffled as to how a generation raised on South Park all grew up to be such whiny, censoring pussies. It's like all the kids who got picked on in school took over everything and went about erasing anything that made them feel bad. Stupid.

[CyberCubed]

For example this used to be considered fine for kids cartoons in the 90's:

https://64.media.tumblr.com/c55ae5ff4ab3c4377eb6d1e535c4c703/tumblr_p82hlsWnhG1xs2xvmo1_500.jpg

https://tv-vcr.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/hello-nurse.jpg

You won't see this nowadays outside stuff like adult comedies in Simpsons/Family Guy, etc. Unless it's a cartoon marketed for adults, it would be considered offensive nowadays.

Looking back, old cartoons got away with a LOT. This stuff even flew over my head when I was a kid.

[Jester]

And....that's what made Animaniacs Animaniacs. There are SOOOO many jokes that I only got rewatching it as an adult. Heck, Looney Tunes cartoons from the 40's and 50's are loaded with "adult" jokes.
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[Leo656]

My wife was a huge Animaniacs fan and she's legit pissed that there won't be any Hello Nurse stuff. She thought that stuff was great.

If you're gonna bring stuff back only to neuter it, best to not even bother in my opinion.

[ssjup81]

You know, if I'm not mistaken, I think for the newer Powerpuff Girls show, they ditched Miss Bellum. I'm going to assume it's because they felt having her in the show would be sexist too. Her character was competent, strong, and intelligent. There's nothing wrong with a female character being pretty or whatever, but have other defining traits that characterize her. That's called actual progress, imo. Same goes for Hello Nurse. Her character is a "sexy nurse", but she's not an idiot, smart, has a bunch of degrees, etc. She was a good character and even though they would have Yakko and Wakko drool over her, they were equal with that because Dot did the same with male characters.

And no Slappy? She was one of my favs. I loved her pessimistic, dry-witted humor while blowing up or slamming others with dynamite and mallets. I also still like the Woodstock one with the Abbot & Costello bit. Skippy being Slappy's nephew was also a nice set up because of his being so positive and optimistic compared to the cynical Slappy.

As also mentioned, I really liked the Goodfeathers...but to be fair, I like the movie it's based off of. :-PMy wife was a huge Animaniacs fan and she's legit pissed that there won't be any Hello Nurse stuff. She thought that stuff was great.Yeah! I did too. Thought it was funny.If you're gonna bring stuff back only to neuter it, best to not even bother in my opinion.This is what I was worried about when finding out about this show being rebooted because I doubt they'd be able to get away with the stuff they had back then in a modern setting. People get too triggered or offended these days over practically anything and everything...or something is viewed as racist (like the voice acting stuff) or sexist that wasn't years ago.

Welp, at least we have the original eps.

[Coola Yagami]

You know, if I'm not mistaken, I think for the newer Powerpuff Girls show, they ditched Miss Bellum. I'm going to assume it's because they felt having her in the show would be sexist too. Her character was competent, strong, and intelligent. There's nothing wrong with a female character being pretty or whatever, but have other defining traits that characterize her. That's called actual progress, imo. Same goes for Hello Nurse. Her character is a "sexy nurse", but she's not an idiot, smart, has a bunch of degrees, etc. She was a good character and even though they would have Yakko and Wakko drool over her, they were equal with that because Dot did the same with male characters.

And no Slappy? She was one of my favs. I loved her pessimistic, dry-witted humor while blowing up or slamming others with dynamite and mallets. I also still like the Woodstock one with the Abbot & Costello bit. Skippy being Slappy's nephew was also a nice set up because of his being so positive and optimistic compared to the cynical Slappy.

As also mentioned, I really liked the Goodfeathers...but to be fair, I like the movie it's based off of. :-PYeah! I did too. Thought it was funny.This is what I was worried about when finding out about this show being rebooted because I doubt they'd be able to get away with the stuff they had back then in a modern setting. People get too triggered or offended these days over practically anything and everything...or something is viewed as racist (like the voice acting stuff) or sexist that wasn't years ago.

Welp, at least we have the original eps.


That's why I kinda wish they would just put their blinders on and keep the show going, ignoring anyone that's triggered, offended or wants to cancel it. Whenever interviewed, have whoever is head of the project said 'quite frankly if you're not offended, then we're doing something wrong'.

It's a shame cause Animaniacs would have been just the show for this, but I guess they got their balls cut too.

[sdp]

Yeah, Hello Nurse was a big part of the show that if cut would feel odd but I don't see them doing it. We are definitely in a phase of making female characters as unattractive as they can and make sure to point out that someone is gay. Most of the new cartoons I watch rea from Netflix, unsure if it's like that everywhere else with new cartoons or if it's just Netflix.

Aren't the wacko brothers also like crazy? That would also not fly today because think of people with real mental illnesses. They used to kiss pretty much everyone on the lips, I guess that's harassement too. I don't know the trailer seems to get the humor so I think they'll do a good job overall, I'm not terribly invested in animaniacs to care too much either.:lol: I just can't wait for this trend to go away and for "sexy" things to be allowed again in media.

[CyberCubed]

This would not fly today either:

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/hellonurse.jpg

Two young boys kissing a female nurse unwarranted on the cheek! This is sexual harassment these days.

How dare young boys kiss a female nurse like this? The show would be banned if something like this happened today.

[Jester]

Ren & Stimpy is up for cancellation because John Kay is a sleazoid more so than the content of the show itself. sure a lot of stuff that was in Ren and Stimpy may not fly with today's mores but it's mostly because the Creator is a scumball

[CyberCubed]

Even in anime like Dragonball Super, Master Roshi's antics of trying to flirt/grope women was heavily criticized when that episode aired in 2017 before the Tournament of Power.

In the original Dragonball Roshi got away with his antics all the time, in today's modern world it is not accepted.

[ssjup81]

Even in anime like Dragonball Super, Master Roshi's antics of trying to flirt/grope women was heavily criticized when that episode aired in 2017 before the Tournament of Power.

In the original Dragonball Roshi got away with his antics all the time, in today's modern world it is not accepted.It probably wouldn't be in Japan, although I can't say because I've never watched Dragon Ball Super. Did they really tone stuff down? Flirting I don't have much of an issue with (if they're adult women...yeah he'll still be too old for them, but if they're adults, not too much of an issue as it's funny when he gets slapped or told off or whatever), but groping is definitely a line that should not be crossed.

Mutenroshi's character is a pervert through and through. His behavior isn't condoned within the show in general and the characters make it known and it's been that way since its original manga (1984) and the original anime series (1986). Dragonball is a bad example, I feel. Within Japan this probably wouldn't be something edited out because people there have enough common sense to know that his behavior is terrible, unacceptable, can get you arrested, and should not be emulated. Jiraiya from Naruto also comes to mind. He's a perverted guy, but his perverted antics are deemed and viewed as a bad thing within the universe it's set in, just like Roshi in Dragon Ball.

[CyberCubed]

It probably wouldn't be in Japan, although I can't say because I've never watched Dragon Ball Super. Did they really tone stuff down? Flirting I don't have much of an issue with (if they're adult women...yeah he'll still be too old for them, but if they're adults, not too much of an issue as it's funny when he gets slapped or told off or whatever), but groping is definitely a line that should not be crossed.

Mutenroshi's character is a pervert through and through. His behavior isn't condoned within the show in general and the characters make it known and it's been that way since its original manga (1984) and the original anime series (1986). Dragonball is a bad example, I feel. Within Japan this probably wouldn't be something edited out because people there have enough common sense to know that his behavior is terrible, unacceptable, can get you arrested, and should not be emulated. Jiraiya from Naruto also comes to mind. He's a perverted guy, but his perverted antics are deemed and viewed as a bad thing within the universe it's set in, just like Roshi in Dragon Ball.

There was one episode based about it in Super, and the ep was heavily criticized by the west even though it's not much different than what happened in the original Dragonball run. And back then it was much worse, they don't show any nudity or underwear in modern Dragonball at all, and even blood during the fights/battles is very toned down.

[sdp]

Anime becoming mainstream in america was the worst thing that happened to anime. Shows that try to go for the american market get neutered and american companies grab the worldwide distribution rights and the rest of the world gets the crappy american dub when before other countries had better localizations.

[Coola Yagami]

Actually Dragonball Super got screwed cause it was shown in the mornings for the kids in Japan while DBZ was always aired during Japan's prime-time. I guess maybe Toe figured they're get more money if they made more kid-friendly, so in their case that's straight outta Japan and has nothing to do with America's stupidity.

As for Roshi. IDK. He did go overboard in this one. In Dragonball and Z, Roshi would usually ask for pervy requests and get clobbered for it, or he'd be sneaking a peak or sneaking a grope. 9 out of 10 times he'd actually fail but it was pervy cause you know exactly where he wanted his hands to be.

However in that Super episode, he was flat out chasing Yurin around trying to grab and grope her. IDK, it was like DB Roshi cranked up to 11. I've just never seen him so brazen and so bold about it. Like he legit never chased Bulma or Lunch around like that.

I wouldn't be surprised the American pussy snowflakes made a big deal out of it. But in Japan it's not a big deal. Like stated before, everyone knows it's wrong, it's character flaw, no one applauds him for it or anything, and Japanese kids aren't as stupid as American kids that don't know the difference between cartoons and real life.

[ssjup81]

There was one episode based about it in Super, and the ep was heavily criticized by the west even though it's not much different than what happened in the original Dragonball run. And back then it was much worse, they don't show any nudity or underwear in modern Dragonball at all, and even blood during the fights/battles is very toned down.You know, blood stuff in general seems to be toned down compared to years ago. Detective Conan comes to mind. They toned down on the blood thing a lot from those earlier years (1994 for the manga/1996 for the anime). I think it is because of the censorship and more restrictions. I couldn't picture that first case in the series playing out all that well now in a modern setting. It would be censored more. That first case dealt with a guy being decapitated on a roller coaster. It was pretty much a geyser of blood in the manga, but for the anime, it was toned down a bit, but the implication was still there. The manga is also less bloody now with certain murder cases.Actually Dragonball Super got screwed cause it was shown in the mornings for the kids in Japan while DBZ was always aired during Japan's prime-time.My friend Aki told me that. I'd forgotten this. He has a year on me. He said he didn't watch Dragon Ball or Z much (he read it, though as a kid back then) and mentioned that Z came on in the evenings. I know while I was living there, Dragon Ball Kai aired on Sunday mornings. I just made the assumption that the series in general had a morning timeslot. Reruns of Z (while living there) could air at almost any time during the weekdays.As for Roshi. IDK. He did go overboard in this one. In Dragonball and Z, Roshi would usually ask for pervy requests and get clobbered for it, or he'd be sneaking a peak or sneaking a grope. 9 out of 10 times he'd actually fail but it was pervy cause you know exactly where he wanted his hands to be.

However in that Super episode, he was flat out chasing Yurin around trying to grab and grope her. IDK, it was like DB Roshi cranked up to 11. I've just never seen him so brazen and so bold about it. Like he legit never chased Bulma or Lunch around like that.Wow, that sounds extreme even for Dragon Ball.

[Coola Yagami]

You know, blood stuff in general seems to be toned down compared to years ago. Detective Conan comes to mind. They toned down on the blood thing a lot from those earlier years (1994 for the manga/1996 for the anime). I think it is because of the censorship and more restrictions. I couldn't picture that first case in the series playing out all that well now in a modern setting. It would be censored more. That first case dealt with a guy being decapitated on a roller coaster. It was pretty much a geyser of blood in the manga, but for the anime, it was toned down a bit, but the implication was still there. The manga is also less bloody now with certain murder cases.My friend Aki told me that. I'd forgotten this. He has a year on me. He said he didn't watch Dragon Ball or Z much (he read it, though as a kid back then) and mentioned that Z came on in the evenings. I know while I was living there, Dragon Ball Kai aired on Sunday mornings. I just made the assumption that the series in general had a morning timeslot. Reruns of Z (while living there) could air at almost any time during the weekdays.Wow, that sounds extreme even for Dragon Ball.

Yeah, it was kinda weird. I mean Roshi's antics are either, asking said woman for a pervy favor only to get clobbered, sneaking in a pat on the butt or a boob grab when a woman is distracted only to get clobbered, or just sitting around either reading porn mags or watching women workout on TV. He never flat out chased out women trying to grope them as they screamed for help. It's like Super was anxious to make a 'Roshi perv' episode or scene but forgot how Roshi's shtick works. He always much more subtle about it. I mean, don't get me wrong, both examples are bad, but there's a difference between sneaking into a girls locker room to catch an eyeful, to outright chasing women, trying to grope them and having them scream for help and junk, making you look like you want to do more than just grab a boob. Both are messed up but one is obviously way worse than the other.


Good point on Dragonball Kai (only the American version added Z, cause again, they think kids are stupid). I forgot it was also aired on Saturday mornings in Japan and they started the trend of censoring/altering the bloodier scenes of Dragonball Z.

I'm only assuming it's greed. DBZ made bank and airing in primetime and daring to show the violence and blood didn't stop it. Whatever age range it was for in Japan, it worked. I only think they decided to market more for kids and tone it down because they think they can make even more money out of it the more people they are able to market it for.

[ranger_scout]

It makes me sad that we probably won't get a beautiful moment like this on the show again.

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/afR2R8URG4w/hqdefault.jpg

[Jester]

Little Drummer Warners is a must-watch for me every Christmas.

[Sumac]

It makes me sad that we probably won't get a beautiful moment like this on the show again.

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/afR2R8URG4w/hqdefault.jpg
Why not? Its just Christianity - you can laugh about it all you want.
Now if they make a joke about Islam...:lol:

[cammy85]

Little Drummer Warners is a must-watch for me every Christmas.

Agreed!! I hated when Animaniacs would do dramatic pieces as a kid, but it works a lot better now. Even "The Flame" grew on me. I don't imagine the reboot will do anything like that.

[Autbot_Benz]

Twitter uploaded the First episode. It was really funny. they take on Reboots tablets and techonology

https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1RDxlPVLANqxL

its good after Midnight I believe.

Also they added this to the theme song might ruffle some feathers
"gender balanced, pronoun neutral, and ethnically diverse."

[Coola Yagami]

Pretty good so far, it's just too bad it's literally JUST the Warners, Pinky and the Brain.

I read some article complaining about the 90-isms but like the Warners themselves said 'it's a reboot of a 90's show', so there ya go.

EDIT- Um.... I guess they do acknowledge the missing characters.... but still not the same.

[ZariusTwo]

Twitter uploaded the First episode. It was really funny. they take on Reboots tablets and techonology

https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1RDxlPVLANqxL

its good after Midnight I believe.

Also they added this to the theme song might ruffle some feathers
"gender balanced, pronoun neutral, and ethnically diverse."

They were at least upfront in that they were two years behind the curb (the show being animated in 2018) and had to wing it the rest of the song, which was fun. I like cartoons that are intellectually honest with their audience, as it means kids aren't being lied to either.

NOT THE HYMALEAS

[Jester]

I know they've all aged, but boy does almost every original character sound a bit...off.

And why when they we're mentioning returning cast members did they never mention Frank Welker? I mean he's flipping Frank Welker.

[ZariusTwo]

Episode Five really could have been added to the run time of the first episode, especially since it explains what happened to everyone.

[TurtleTitan97]

Show is fine, but I really hope next season they reconsider their stance and bring back some of the previous characters.

[Coola Yagami]

Anyone feel Brain is a little more 'evil' and sadistic in this version? Yeah sure, he wants to take over the world with all sorts of zany plots but in these episodes he likes to talk a lot about chaos and destruction and they keep panning to him with that 'all colors go dark and sinister' effect. And idk, just the way he treated the female mouse and such. IDK, kinda sorta of a more darker edgier Brain I guess?

I guess I got to used to when they had their own show and they went deeper into it, it seemed Brain wanted to rule the world just cause he felt more fit to rule than the ones currently in charge, but like not to actually hurt people and wreak havoc.

[Jester]

Thoughts on the Non-Warner and Pinky and the Brain shorts?

I'm not a fan. The new stuff is probably the weakest parts of the reboot.

[Coola Yagami]

Thoughts on the Non-Warner and Pinky and the Brain shorts?

I'm not a fan. The new stuff is probably the weakest parts of the reboot.

Ehhhhh, yeah. I mean I guess for whatever reason they really REALLLLLY couldn't bring everyone else back and they had to resort to these?

[Jester]

Ehhhhh, yeah. I mean I guess for whatever reason they really REALLLLLY couldn't bring everyone else back and they had to resort to these?

And that's it, I can't think of many characters they couldn't...I guess it comes down to getting the actors back. I mean Flavio and Marita are Frank and Tress who are back. Maybe it's to fat-shamey.

[Autbot_Benz]

I wish they would bring back Slappy and Skippy but Skippy's voice actor Nate Rugger is really anti reboot animaniacs only because they didn't ask his dad Tom Rugger to come back and work on the show.

I also want the goodfeathers too

[TurtleTitan97]

Thoughts on the Non-Warner and Pinky and the Brain shorts?

I'm not a fan. The new stuff is probably the weakest parts of the reboot.

Agreed. Nowhere near as memorable as the original show.

[Coola Yagami]

After seeing all 13 episodes, I have to say I love the reboot though I guess after a while the constant reminder that it's a reboot kinda gets old. Like we know, just go on with the show. It's hard to complain about politics cause the old show had those gags too, but it felt like almost many episode's third acts was some sort of mock political debate or something. Also, not that there's anything wrong with it, but there's a lot of Dot 'girl power/women's rights' kinda songs tossed in here. It's been forever, and I would not be surprised if she had a few in the old series, but with only 13 episodes it can feel kinda too much.

IDC about the manspreader thing but the short about it was funny as hell. I know people complain about it on buses and whatnot, but I HAVE seen people do that in theaters as well as people that sit between friends and don't want to move, so it was hilarious. IMO I always liked the episodes more where the Warners are inconvenienced more than the ones where they pick on some random person for the hell of it.

Also the Bun Control ep was hilarious as well, and the anime scene was right on the money right out of Kill La Kill. Like anime parodies come and go but I find them funnier when they're as accurate as a parody can be and not just what the producers think anime is. This one was perfect.

[Autbot_Benz]

Also the Bun Control ep was hilarious as well, and the anime scene was right on the money right out of Kill La Kill. Like anime parodies come and go but I find them funnier when they're as accurate as a parody can be and not just what the producers think anime is. This one was perfect.

yes Bun Control is my favorite Episode so far. I also like the one with Chicken Boo going Dark. Also the one with Austrian Olympics guy he was making me laugh too Neid Niedhart I think is name was

[Coola Yagami]

yes Bun Control is my favorite Episode so far. I also like the one with Chicken Boo going Dark. Also the one with Austrian Olympics guy he was making me laugh too Neid Niedhart I think is name was

He takes me back, lmao. It's been a while since I've seen a character play the muscle-bound Arnold stereotype.

[Autbot_Benz]

He takes me back, lmao. It's been a while since I've seen a character play the muscle-bound Arnold stereotype.

ya the last arnold stereotype I remember was the dog from tiny toon adventures

[ZariusTwo]

I decided to do a custom edit of episodes one and five, seeing as they function so much better as one story. I removed the reboot song sketch but kept the catch-up song.

I'm also going to edit the Pinky and the Brain shorts so they form part of a separate 'sixth' season of the Pinky and the Brain series

[turtle1237]

I was RIGHT, the nurse got remove :lol:.

[CyberCubed]

I was RIGHT, the nurse got remove :lol:.

They can't allow objection of women anymore especially busty ones. Also since the Animaniacs are kids, it also encourages pedophilia to see two kids going after an adult women and wanting to "be with her."

So I can see why she was cut. It's 2020 not 1995 anymore. Times have changed.

[turtle1237]

They can't allow objection of women anymore especially busty ones. Also since the Animaniacs are kids, it also encourages pedophilia to see two kids going after an adult women and wanting to "be with her."

So I can see why she was cut. It's 2020 not 1995 anymore. Times have changed.

Kids are going to view people as hot even if the media likes it or not. :lol: Growing up, in middle school up to high school, there were a number of teachers I found very pretty.

[ZariusTwo]

So I can see why she was cut. It's 2020 not 1995 anymore. Times have changed.

I don't know about that, the recent series of Danger Mouse had some 'ship teasing between DM and a minor in the 2018 Christmas special

[Leo656]

If "Times have changed" means "Kids can't see cartoon boobs or they'll grow up to be misogynist examples of 'toxic masculinity'," then "The Times We Live In" can rightly go f*ck itself.

This is not "progress".

[Sumac]

So I can see why she was cut. It's 2020 not 1995 anymore. Times have changed.
Yeah, puritan values had prevailed and a lot of idiots on Internet seriously believed that if their kid sees boobs they will instantly become rapist nazi. Even though they are OK with kids watching violence.

For some reason, I think one of those things can make kids crazier and its not a pair of boobs.

[Coola Yagami]

Idk. I wouldn't mind a private board meeting with that new CEO if ya know what I mean.

[TurtleTitan97]

Idk. I wouldn't mind a private board meeting with that new CEO if ya know what I mean.

Honestly, same here.

[Autbot_Benz]

The Animaniacs
@TheAnimaniacs
Just go ahead and give us all the green lights. Vertical traffic light #Animaniacs has been greenlit for a THIRD season!

[Jester]

Moe just posted a similar thing on Facebook, complete with a selfie of him and Rob after recording dialogue for the season.

[Autbot_Benz]

Moe just posted a similar thing on Facebook, complete with a selfie of him and Rob after recording dialogue for the season.

ya but they need to bring back the secondary characters from the OG animaniacs. the new characters suck.

[Jester]

Agreed. I miss the Goodfeathers, Mr. Skull-head, and Mime Time...among others.

[The Deadman]

Animaniacs Season 2 Hits Hulu On November 5
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/animaniacs-season-2-hits-hulu-on-november-5/1100-6494910/

[ZariusTwo]

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[Autbot_Benz]

I have no interest in S2 of the Animaniacs Reboot. Its just forgettable compared to the OG Show

[Jester]

3 episodes in. With the out dated Trump jokes and the jokes with a modern sensibility that flounder, so far I'm unimpressed with the new season of Animaniacs....but the Pinky and the Brain bits still work fairly well.

[Vegita-San]

3 episodes in. With the out dated Trump jokes and the jokes with a modern sensibility that flounder, so far I'm unimpressed with the new season of Animaniacs....but the Pinky and the Brain bits still work fairly well.

I havn't watched the rest of season one after being pleasantly surprised by the pilot. maybe I should. or at least just stick with the P and B bits.

[ZariusTwo]

I checked out after "Good Warner Hunting". Combine it with the "Reboot" musical and it's the perfect finale for the whole show.

[ZariusTwo]

Final season in February

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1601636415598518272

[CyberCubed]

So was this a flop? I remember the announcement of the revival felt like a big deal but now it feels like this just came and went.

[LeotheLateBloomer]

I've only seen the first episode and that's about it. I'll bring myself to watch the rest of the series at some point but that's the thing about these revivals. You get excited for some of them and even if they're handled well, you just can't invest your time in them these days. And I have a feeling, I'm going to feel the same whenever Tiny Toons Looniversity comes out.

[Coola Yagami]

Final season in February

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1601636415598518272

So would that be a third?




So was this a flop? I remember the announcement of the revival felt like a big deal but now it feels like this just came and went.

They kinda did it to themselves. They should have made sure they could have brought back all the other segments and not just the Warners and Pinky and the Brain.

[Autbot_Benz]

The new show sucked. Nothing was funny. The new characters sucked. They really needed to bring back the secondary characters( Slappy and Skippy Rita and Runt Mindy and Buttons The Goodfeathers Good Idea Bad Idea Skeleton Randy Beamans mom kid and The Hippos).

That's what made the OG Animaniacs so good it was a Variety show

[ZariusTwo]

I thought the Pinky and the Brain stuff was pretty good and actually advanced their story at times. Should have been only them they brought back.

[ssjup81]

The new show sucked. Nothing was funny. The new characters sucked. They really needed to bring back the secondary characters( Slappy and Skippy Rita and Runt Mindy and Buttons The Goodfeathers Good Idea Bad Idea Skeleton Randy Beamans mom kid and The Hippos).

That's what made the OG Animaniacs so good it was a Variety showNot sure if this is true or not, but I don't think any of the original staff was back to do any of the writing and stuff, like Reuger. This is why I still can't bring myself to watch it, even though I keep saying I'll try to.

[Anarchistguy]

They kinda did it to themselves. They should have made sure they could have brought back all the other segments and not just the Warners and Pinky and the Brain.

Turning down Tom Ruegger didn't help either.

[Coola Yagami]

Turning down Tom Ruegger didn't help either.

Who was that?

[Autbot_Benz]

Who was that?

Creater of Animaniacs, Pinky and The Brain and Tiny Toon Adventures

[Coola Yagami]

Creater of Animaniacs, Pinky and The Brain and Tiny Toon Adventures

WTF

This is why I hate these people having to essentially sell away their ideas to a major studio, because now the studio has the greenlight to do whatever they want with or without you.

[Cowabung-Gal]

This is why I hate these people having to essentially sell away their ideas to a major studio, because now the studio has the greenlight to do whatever they want with or without you.

Which is why Bill Watterson is smart not to sell “Calvin and Hobbes”.

[Cowabung-Gal]

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Well said, Media Mementos.

[ssjup81]

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Well said, Media Mementos.Wow, everything I was skeptical on preventing me from wanting to watch is summed up in this video.

[Coola Yagami]

Cg_864IFv-I

Well said, Media Mementos.

Geez, they made Dot bangable and easier on the eyes. lmao jk jk.

[Cowabung-Gal]

Geez, they made Dot bangable and easier on the eyes. lmao jk jk.

At this point I’m convinced that the reboot was produced by…well, I know I can’t say the “g” word so I’ll go with “people with dark agendas and very poor sexual appetites”.

[Coola Yagami]

At this point I’m convinced that the reboot was produced by…well, I know I can’t say the “g” word so I’ll go with “people with dark agendas and very poor sexual appetites”.

Huh? What makes you say that?

[Cowabung-Gal]

Huh? What makes you say that?

I’ll give you an example. In one episode, Dot kisses a Tucker Carlson parody and he makes lovey dovey eyes after she does (creep alert). Keep in mind, Dot is an underage girl, and sure, it was cute when she crushed on hot guys (who didn’t return the affection) in the 90s cartoon, but for middle aged men to show lust toward her, that’s a line even the original producers wouldn’t cross.

[Coola Yagami]

I’ll give you an example. In one episode, Dot kisses a Tucker Carlson parody and he makes lovey dovey eyes after she does (creep alert). Keep in mind, Dot is an underage girl, and sure, it was cute when she crushed on hot guys (who didn’t return the affection) in the 90s cartoon, but for middle aged men to show lust toward her, that’s a line even the original producers wouldn’t cross.

That's pretty weird. I might have to rewatch that ep, I don't remember.

Also weren't the Warners (at least in the canon of their show) around during the Mickey Mouse era? They're hella old, aren't they?

[Cowabung-Gal]

Also weren't the Warners (at least in the canon of their show) around during the Mickey Mouse era? They're hella old, aren't they?

Cartoon characters like the Warner siblings don’t age; they’re basically immortal. I mean, would you want to kiss one of the Powerpuff Girls, even though they’re technically over twenty years old? Of course not, ‘cause they were designed to be kindergartners. Although one of the writers for the reboot supposedly made a self-insert character whom Blossom crushed on, which is not only weird but creepy too.

[Coola Yagami]

Cartoon characters like the Warner siblings don’t age; they’re basically immortal. I mean, would you want to kiss one of the Powerpuff Girls, even though they’re technically over twenty years old? Of course not, ‘cause they were designed to be kindergartners. Although one of the writers for the reboot made a self-insert character whom Blossom crushed on, which is not only weird but creepy.

Yeah, hard pass on that.

But what on that other thing. What????????

[Cowabung-Gal]

Yeah, hard pass on that.

But what on that other thing. What????????

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Of course they “debunked” it, but they can’t fool us.

[Coola Yagami]

WTF... how did that get on TV??????

[Cowabung-Gal]

WTF... how did that get on TV??????

Why should you expect Blue’s Clues to sing about things like pansexuality?

Or how do you get kids into shows like this:
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Some real shady stuff is happening here…

[Coola Yagami]

Oh I heard about the rainbow parade song.

I don't have a problem with whatever boys like but I mean boys watching Blue's Clues aren't even old enough to understand if they like girls, let alone other boys. At least let em hit puberty first, sheesh.

[Vegita-San]

Oh I heard about the rainbow parade song.

I don't have a problem with whatever boys like but I mean boys watching Blue's Clues aren't even old enough to understand if they like girls, let alone other boys. At least let em hit puberty first, sheesh.

but that's the left's wholething these days. hence, drag queen stoy time for kids. indoctrinate the kids,your weird thing keeps going and going and going. rather than dying out like the bad fad should.

[ZariusTwo]

Well at least we got...

Slappy again for a minute, and her insulting the fans was actually in-character

As for the ending

They killed off the Warners at the last minute

[The Deadman]

I didnt realize they cancelled the cartoon. Well that sucks.