More Brand Spanking New Doug (All Grown Up, Married With Kids)

[ZariusTwo]

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Jim Jinkins, creator of the beloved Nicktoon Doug, says he has developed a sequel series.

Jinkins initially disclosed the project in an interview with the YouTube channel Tenn Buick that aired earlier this year. However, his comments were only recently picked up on social media.

Dubbed Doug Kids, the project would focus on Doug and Patti Mayonnaise, now adults and married (!), and their two children, Yancey and Doug Jr. The show would also feature adult versions of Skeeter, Roger, Beebe, Judy, Chalky, and other original characters.

Jinkins said he developed the sequel series at the encouragement of Disney+, who own the copyright to Doug.

“Doug is 33 years old — the fans of Doug have grown up, maybe some of them have gotten married, maybe some of them have kids. The idea of bringing Doug back now has real power in it,” he explained.

Jinkins cautioned that the project is still in the very early stages, as Disney+ has yet to officially give it the green-light. However, Jinkins went as far to share an early storyboard of the sequel series with the hope that it would compel Disney+ to move forward with the project.

The original Doug series aired for seven seasons between 1991 and 1999. The show also spawned a feature film that was released in 1999.

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So much for the "Patti is a lesbian" urban myth. Seems Jim also changed his mind on Doug and Patti, he'd previously said they wouldn't have gotten together.

[Wildcat]

Cool. I never saw the Disney series but I want to.

[Mayhem]

Originally Posted by Wildcat

Cool. I never saw the Disney series but I want to.

It wasn't Disney, it was broadcast on Nickelodean, but Disney now owns the rights to the series and characters.

[Icebot]

This is awesome!

Originally Posted by Wildcat

Cool. I never saw the Disney series but I want to.

I know most people liked the Nickelodeon version a lot better but I actually enjoyed the Disney one.

[The Deadman]

https://movieweb.com/doug-sequel-series-disney/

Disney+ continues with its revivals and is preparing to bring back one of the most iconic, most beloved animated series from the 90s, Doug, almost 25 years after it's ending with Doug's 1st Movie in 1999. Originally premiering on Nickelodeon in 1991, Doug became one of the great animated productions of the time, being part of a golden generation for the network. The story focuses on the titular teenager, a shy and unpopular boy, but with a great imagination, who finds himself madly in love with one of his classmates, Patricia "Patti" Mayonnaise. The series focuses on Doug's experience as a teenager, his friendships, his relationship with his family and his first love.

The series was always highly praised by critics, which led the franchise to expand to the world of comic books, video games and even a stage play titled Doug Live!, which ran from 1999 to 2001. Therefore, now that Disney+ is bringing back so many hits from the past, it's no surprise that Doug is joining the roster.

Now, speaking with Tenn Buick, Doug's creator Jim Jinkis revealed that a sequel series is currently in early development at Disney+. The show will follow the kids of Doug and Patti, no doubt in a format similar to that of the original series.

[Icebot]

There’s already a thread for this:

http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=66397

[Mad Dog McMutt]

Patti Mayonnaise, it's like music.

[NinjaPug]

Originally Posted by Mayhem

It wasn't Disney, it was broadcast on Nickelodean, but Disney now owns the rights to the series and characters.

Disney produced 3 seasons and 1 movie after the Nickelodeon series

[Andrew NDB]

Originally Posted by NinjaPug

Disney produced 3 seasons and 1 movie after the Nickelodeon series

I never even knew that. I assumed he was always a Nick property. How did Disney even pry it away from Nickelodeon, and why did Nickelodeon let them? Is there a big distinction between "the Nickelodeon version" and "the Disney version"? Is it the same continuity?

[Mayhem]

Originally Posted by NinjaPug

Disney produced 3 seasons and 1 movie after the Nickelodeon series

Well I didn’t know that either, it was all shown on Nick here in the UK.

[Mad Dog McMutt]

Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

I never even knew that. I assumed he was always a Nick property. How did Disney even pry it away from Nickelodeon, and why did Nickelodeon let them? Is there a big distinction between "the Nickelodeon version" and "the Disney version"? Is it the same continuity?

There is a big difference between the Nick version and the Disney version. In the Disney version everybody is a little bit older and looks slightly different. They also used a different voice actor to play the role of Doug. The Disney version is basically hated by everyone.

[NinjaPug]

Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

I never even knew that. I assumed he was always a Nick property. How did Disney even pry it away from Nickelodeon, and why did Nickelodeon let them? Is there a big distinction between "the Nickelodeon version" and "the Disney version"? Is it the same continuity?

Nick was originally supposed to make a 5th season of 13 more episodes but passed. Disney came in and bought the rights for future episodes and the property itself and aired it on Saturday mornings.

Show is the same continuity but the Nick version is superior imo. There were some character design changes, Billy West wasn’t brought back and the episodes were all 22 minutes vs the standard 11 min Nick episodes. It’s still the same show but I think the Disney version lacked the charm of the Nick episodes.

[LeotheLateBloomer]

Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

I never even knew that. I assumed he was always a Nick property. How did Disney even pry it away from Nickelodeon, and why did Nickelodeon let them? Is there a big distinction between "the Nickelodeon version" and "the Disney version"? Is it the same continuity?

The was a clause where Jim Jinkins was promised 65 episodes of Doug by Nickelodeon. Unfortunately, Viacom hit a budget freeze sometime after the fourth season which led to the final season of Doug to be cancelled as well as cancelling Ren and Stimpy and Rugrats (the latter got renewed by ratings of syndication). If Nick were not to fulfill that promise, the rights to the character would go back to Jim and his company Jumbo Pictures. ABC was one of the channels that were interested in continuing the show and even though Nick was told of this, they still stalled. Finally when Disney purchased ABC, they decided to follow up on this and (in typical Disney fashion) bought Jumbo Pictures outright, promising 65 episodes and a movie. Jim quotes "they made an offer I couldn't refuse."

It should be noted that Nickelodeon kept all the rights to the original seasons they produced.

Personally, I'd rather Jim or Nickelodeon to buy the IP back since Disney has repeatedly said they have no interest in pushing Doug forward. Truth be told, Disney's Doug was that memorable. If Nick had the rights, they'd definitely do more with it than Disney is currently.

Also, he originally wanted to do a reunion story where Doug and Patti would not end up together because it's a reflection of real life where you never end up being with your first crush.

[Leofan26]

Well, Doug x Patti shippers will be happy over this, I read they wrote the creator off for saying it was’t going to happen. I admit I liked them together but wasn’t dead for it not happening, with todays Disney I assumed Doug x Sketter would have happened.

As someone who’s watched the hate of Disney’s Doug unfold find this pretty amusing. This should make them happy

Let me guess Skeeter x Bebee and Rodger x Connie?

They could always pull a switch I guess, the previous was being hinted at since the original thought.

If only Arthur was owned by Disney

[LeotheLateBloomer]

Originally Posted by Leofan26

Well, Doug x Patti shippers will be happy over this, I read they wrote the creator off for saying it was’t going to happen. I admit I liked them together but wasn’t dead for it not happening, with todays Disney I assumed Doug x Sketter would have happened.

As someone who’s watched the hate of Disney’s Doug unfold find this pretty amusing. This should make them happy

Let me guess Skeeter x Bebee and Rodger x Connie?

They could always pull a switch I guess, the previous was being hinted at since the original thought.

If only Arthur was owned by Disney

The thing about this is that many who don't care for the Disney version won't watch this because they're going to assume it's just as bad, regardless if it does or doesn't turn out to be. Doug isn't something that's gonna make the company much money or viewership anyway.

[Vicky82]

Originally Posted by Mayhem

Well I didn’t know that either, it was all shown on Nick here in the UK.

I remember watching Doug on Disney channel in the UK.

[Mayhem]

Originally Posted by Vicky82

I remember watching Doug on Disney channel in the UK.

Was talking about when it was shown here during the 90s.

[Vicky82]

Originally Posted by Mayhem

Was talking about when it was shown here during the 90s.

Yeah I know. It definitely was on the Disney Channel here.

[LeotheLateBloomer]

Originally Posted by Vicky82

Yeah I know. It definitely was on the Disney Channel here.

In the US, it aired on ABC and Toon Disney. Never aired on the Disney channel here but in some areas it aired on UPN and the WB somehow.

[NinjaPug]

Unfortunately this isn’t actually moving forward. Jinkins clarified on Instagram:

realjimjinkins
I recently shared some old news with a podcast host that I was at one time developing a spinoff of Disney's Doug titled, 'Doug's Kids'. Articles have suddenly taken it out of context and ran it as an official announcement. It was an idea that came from a Disney executive who has since left the company, ... but it is nice to dream!! ??

-Jim Jinkins