Jonny Quest heads to the big screen

*Anarky* · 08-08-2007, 08:14 AM

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These days, there are remakes ad infinitum. So one more doesn't really matter, does it? It does if it's Jonny Quest. Yes, the adventurous boy with his friend Hadji, his dog Bandit and, depending on the decade, a redheaded girl named Jessie get a live action movie. Guess who Jonny, Hadji, quite probably Jessie, Race and Dr. Quest are supposed to succeed?

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Quite honestly, that's an awesome idea... if done right. I mean, despite the old toon only lasting one season, I remember entire episodes from way, way back. And when this hits cinemas, I'm totally there. Heck, I even liked the Real Adventures of JQ. Back then, the now-primitive CGI was just fantastic and I can still sing the theme song.

And what I like most about the whole thing, the show's premise is not limited to a certain setting. You can send the Quests off to Mars and it works just as well as it does when they're in Mongolia or on a tropical island. Yay!

*Raph's Girl* · 08-08-2007, 10:12 AM

Well.. I'll definatly be seeing this. Always been a fan of Johnny Quest. Wonder who they'll get to play Hadji tho? Not that many well known Hindi actors outside of Bollywood.

*Spike Spiegel* · 08-08-2007, 11:41 AM

I'll bet this movie will be great!

*ZariusTwo* · 08-08-2007, 11:43 AM

The best potential seen from the original JQ was when they appeared in Birdman's pilot episode.

I'm a fan of "The Real Adventures" more than any other incarnation. It matured Johnny to a relatable, and more beleivable, age where he could do half the things his original self really should'nt have done, and had more dynamic, multi-facted villains.

And that theme song update from the original was supeb, one of the best original scores for any animated series

*Cure* · 08-08-2007, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Raph's Girl

Well.. I'll definatly be seeing this. Always been a fan of Johnny Quest. Wonder who they'll get to play Hadji tho? Not that many well known Hindi actors outside of Bollywood.

That guy from "Harold and Kumar go to White Castle".

*DrSpengler* · 08-08-2007, 12:10 PM

Yeah, chalk me up as another Real Adventures fan. I enjoyed the original series well enough, but Real Adventures was a serious step up. The 80's series and TV movies...let's just ignore those (Real Adventures did).

A live action movie should have been done years ago, it just seems like such a no-brainer. I'd prefer it if they make Jonny a teenager rather than a pre-teen like in the original series, mostly because I have a natural distain towards child actors in action movie roles. One misstep and this could end up looking like Spy Kids 4.

*Raph's Girl* · 08-08-2007, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCure

That guy from "Harold and Kumar go to White Castle".

Nah.. Kal Penn's 30, too old to play Hadji. Plus he's busy with other films and being on "House" (he's one of the new assistants).

*Drtooth* · 08-08-2007, 01:34 PM

(bangs head on table)

NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO!

(reels in horror of multiple fart and poop jokes like in every other kid's movie)

NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO!

(Thinks that Hollywood can do a decent job imitating the original series, and has a great script lined up)

Hmmmmm... this could be interresting.

(Remembers Inspector Gadget, Dudley Do-Right and Underdog)

NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO!

*Revan* · 08-08-2007, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Raph's Girl

Nah.. Kal Penn's 30, too old to play Hadji. Plus he's busy with other films and being on "House" (he's one of the new assistants).

Nooooooo. Who does he replace? I can't wait for the new season.

*Anarky* · 08-08-2007, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Drtooth

(bangs head on table)

NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO!

(reels in horror of multiple fart and poop jokes like in every other kid's movie)

NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO!

(Thinks that Hollywood can do a decent job imitating the original series, and has a great script lined up)

Hmmmmm... this could be interresting.

(Remembers Inspector Gadget, Dudley Do-Right and Underdog)

NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO!

I could actually see the one or other poop-joke working here. Because, remember how we were or still are as teenagers and what we yell at each other while playing videogames or while making really stupid jokes?

*Drtooth* · 08-08-2007, 03:56 PM

Hey, as long as Johnny doesn't take down the bad guys "Home Alone" style with well dressed people falling into pits of what I choose to believe as Mud, i'm all for it. If it turns out as good as I think the Speed Racer film could be, I'm all for it.

But then again, several other films based on HB properties never made it. Wacky Races, Jetsons, Hong Kong Phooey.... nothing happened with them yet.

*Raph's Girl* · 08-08-2007, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Neutrino

Nooooooo. Who does he replace? I can't wait for the new season.

Considering that ALL of House's assistants walked out of him at the end of the last season it's no surprise that House is getting some new blood to torture.

*Revan* · 08-08-2007, 10:19 PM

Drat! I was hoping they would all come back... wishful thinking

Anyway great news about Jonny Quest. I used to be a big fan while the show was on cartoon network

*ZariusTwo* · 08-09-2007, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Neutrino

Drat! I was hoping they would all come back... wishful thinking

Anyway great news about Jonny Quest. I used to be a big fan while the show was on cartoon network

Chances are then that you saw the GOOD one.

This will be based on the original

*Mecha Cow* · 08-09-2007, 10:06 AM

Could be pretty cool, I never saw the original series but I always liked the newer one.

*KROW* · 08-09-2007, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Raph's Girl

Wonder who they'll get to play Hadji tho? Not that many well known Hindi actors outside of Bollywood.

Well, they got so many Hindi kids for Temple of Doom so they can definitely get someone for Hadji.

Zog the Equalizer · 08-10-2007, 05:33 PM

I loved and still love the original cartoon and I realy hope they base the movie off of this. I liked the real adventures as a kid, but looking back it kinda sucked. Especialy when compared to the original (although I still enjoyed it it will never be as good).

*Cure* · 08-10-2007, 05:43 PM

I dunno, the Real Adventures was pretty fun. I mean, why was the original even CALLED Jonny Quest? It revolved more around his father than Jonny.

*ZariusTwo* · 08-10-2007, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Gisaku Kato

I liked the real adventures as a kid, but looking back it kinda sucked. Especialy when compared to the original (although I still enjoyed it it will never be as good).

...Are you f*cking kidding me?

The original did'nt even focus on Johnny and had incredible set peices, but no substance.

Zog the Equalizer · 08-11-2007, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

...Are you f*cking kidding me?

The original did'nt even focus on Johnny and had incredible set peices, but no substance.

Im not saying I disliked the show, but for me it will never measure up to the origonal.

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ZariusTwo Overlord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Britain, DINO THUNDER...POWER UP! Posts: 22,494	The best potential seen from the original JQ was when they appeared in Birdman's pilot episode. I'm a fan of "The Real Adventures" more than any other incarnation. It matured Johnny to a relatable, and more beleivable, age where he could do half the things his original self really should'nt have done, and had more dynamic, multi-facted villains. And that theme song update from the original was supeb, one of the best original scores for any animated series __________________ Spider-Man: The Rescue Spider-Man: The Galloping Cat Spider-Man: Scarlet Mirror Doctor Who: Child of the Daleks

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Drtooth Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,439	(bangs head on table) NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! (reels in horror of multiple fart and poop jokes like in every other kid's movie) NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! (Thinks that Hollywood can do a decent job imitating the original series, and has a great script lined up) Hmmmmm... this could be interresting. (Remembers Inspector Gadget, Dudley Do-Right and Underdog) NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! __________________ [Insert mildly amusing banner here]

08-08-2007, 03:56 PM	#11
Drtooth Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,439	Hey, as long as Johnny doesn't take down the bad guys "Home Alone" style with well dressed people falling into pits of what I choose to believe as Mud, i'm all for it. If it turns out as good as I think the Speed Racer film could be, I'm all for it. But then again, several other films based on HB properties never made it. Wacky Races, Jetsons, Hong Kong Phooey.... nothing happened with them yet. __________________ [Insert mildly amusing banner here]

08-08-2007, 10:19 PM	#13
Revan Han Shot First Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Paper Street Soap Company Posts: 3,687	Drat! I was hoping they would all come back... wishful thinking Anyway great news about Jonny Quest. I used to be a big fan while the show was on cartoon network __________________

08-08-2007, 12:10 PM	#6
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	Yeah, chalk me up as another Real Adventures fan. I enjoyed the original series well enough, but Real Adventures was a serious step up. The 80's series and TV movies...let's just ignore those (Real Adventures did). A live action movie should have been done years ago, it just seems like such a no-brainer. I'd prefer it if they make Jonny a teenager rather than a pre-teen like in the original series, mostly because I have a natural distain towards child actors in action movie roles. One misstep and this could end up looking like Spy Kids 4.

08-09-2007, 10:06 AM	#15
Mecha Cow Gorgeous and modest too Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,699	Could be pretty cool, I never saw the original series but I always liked the newer one. __________________

08-10-2007, 05:33 PM	#17
Zog the Equalizer Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 534	I loved and still love the original cartoon and I realy hope they base the movie off of this. I liked the real adventures as a kid, but looking back it kinda sucked. Especialy when compared to the original (although I still enjoyed it it will never be as good). __________________ "Pork rind?" "Pork rind!"

08-10-2007, 05:43 PM	#18
Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	I dunno, the Real Adventures was pretty fun. I mean, why was the original even CALLED Jonny Quest? It revolved more around his father than Jonny. __________________