Thundercats 2011

[Dontebell]

Thundercats is coming back to TV with a new series.

http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=291&itemid=15935

Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) has begun production on “ThunderCats,” an all-new animated series for Cartoon Network, based upon the iconic 1980s action classic. “ThunderCats” is the newest series from WBA, joining “Batman: The Brave and the Bold,” which was recently renewed for a third season, and the following forthcoming programs: “The Looney Tunes Show,” “MAD,” “Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated” and “Young Justice.” The announcement was made today by Sam Register, Executive Vice President, Creative Affairs, Warner Bros. Animation.

“In addition to being Warner Bros. Animation’s first anime series, ‘ThunderCats’ marks our most ambitious foray yet into fantasy,” said Register. “The realism and dynamic visual style we’ve achieved are sure to thrill viewers, and the cool weapons, vehicles and technology should help the show appeal to a diverse audience.”

The 21st century reimagining of the series marks a creative collaboration between WBA and Studio4°C, one of the most vibrant animation studios in Japan, with credits including “The Animatrix,” “Gotham Knights” and “Halo Legends.” WBA is working closely with Studio4°C, utilizing the latter’s expertise to give the “ThunderCats” characters a new cutting-edge look while remaining true to the compelling storylines and mythology of the original series.

“We at Studio4°C are excited to be in this creative partnership with Warner Bros. Animation to bring ‘ThunderCats’ to life,” said Eiko Tanaka, President and CEO, Studio4°C. “This collaboration combines the strengths of our two companies – high production values and great storytelling – toward reintroducing this classic fan-favorite to a new audience.”

Roaring to life through WBA and Studio4°C’s use of the Japanese animated artistry of anime, “ThunderCats” characters Lion-O, Mumm-Ra, Panthro, Cheetara and others will spring off the screen with realistic cat-like characteristics inconceivable in previous incarnations.

The new “ThunderCats” will appeal to viewers who have loved the characters all their lives as well as young newcomers to the franchise. A sweeping tale combining swords and science and boasting ferocious battles with the highest of stakes, the grand origin story of Prince Lion-O’s ascension to the throne – and of those who would thwart his destiny at any cost – takes on epic dimensions in this sharp new telling. As the forces of good and evil battle each other in the quest for the fabled Stones of Power, Lion-O and his champions learn valuable lessons of loyalty, honor and mortality in every episode.

“ThunderCats” is executive produced by Sam Register (“Teen Titans,” “Ben 10,” “Batman: The Brave and the Bold”). Michael Jelenic (“Batman: The Brave and the Bold,” “Wonder Woman”) and Ethan Spaulding (“Avatar: The Last Airbender”) are the producers.

[Slap-Happy]

Hopefully, it'll be like the 2003 (?) Masters of the Universe show.

[Candy Kappa]

Thunder, thunder THUNDER!

I'm a happy guy. Now we just need some awesome action figures instead of those 6 inch statues

[gobo]

I loved ThunderCats back in the day. Not so keen on the recent revival attempts (DC Comics & endless rumors of a movie or possible new series).

Originally Posted by Slap Happy

Hopefully, it'll be like the 2003 (?) Masters of the Universe show.

2002... since you passive-aggressively asked. But, yes, that would kick ass.

[ZariusTwo]

Originally Posted by Slap Happy

Hopefully, it'll be like the 2003 (?) Masters of the Universe show.

Short-lived with a fanbase so cranky about it not reflecting what they wanted they began telling better stories with the short-lived MOTU comic push filled with Adam/Teela 'shipping and a storyline borrowed from the unmade second season of The New Adventures of He-Man? (evil Man-At-Arms)

Kidding, kidding, it was a brillant series, and it led to an all too brief MOTU renascense in the UK...Mattel REALLY dropped the ball on that series. I honestly think the second biggest marketing blip next to MOTU was Hasbro's ****** handling of M.A.S.K's bastard cousin A.T.O.M

[Raph's Girl]

Surprised Cartoon Network is getting this. Every other 80's show being remade is on The Hub. *lol*

[Spacebabie]

There was a time where I would have gone Why? but after the 4kids TMNT series, the JL and JLU and some of the newer Transformers series I am kinda looking forward to it.

[Spitfire]

Better idea then making a movie out of it.

[sdp]

I think a movie could work and if the new show is successful it will happen, studios are going to want to cash in on the 80s show into movies like they did with superheroes.

The new action figures are going to be made by Bandai, no official announcement but the guy who leaked the information on the new Thundercats /Young Justice/Green Lantern shows which all have been confirmed as real so the Bandai thing should be true. Apparently Mattel and Hasbro both passed on the toyline since its too different to what they currently sell. This also means the new toyline is likely to be 3 3/4s which is good news to me.
Liked thundercats as a kid when i watched re-runs in the 90s, glad to see a new show, hopefully its good.


It really is a renaissance in kids/action programing, everyone is wanting to cash in on that market at the moment. Nick/Disney/CN and the new kid in block "the hub" all have great line ups of shows.

[gobo]

What is this "the hub" thing?

[Raph's Girl]

Originally Posted by gobo

What is this "the hub" thing?

It's a new network premiering in October that's replacing Discovery Kids channel. It's chocked full of remakes of shows from the 80's. Transformers Prime, G.I Joe, My Little Pony, Pound Puppies, and Strawberry Shortcake amongst others.

Also on the network will be Fraggle Rock. I don't know if this is new or the old show. Either way it'll be awesome.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Fraggle Rock is and OLD show, like 80s. loved that show! made in Canada!

now onto Thunder, thunder, thunder, THUNDER CATS....HOE!! let's hope it's not badly animated

[gobo]

Fraggle Rock was made in England. Jerry Nelson just gave Gobo a decidedly Canadian accent to add an international appeal.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Originally Posted by gobo

Fraggle Rock was made in England. Jerry Nelson just gave Gobo a decidedly Canadian accent to add an international appeal.

really? weren't some of the outside Uncle Matt shots outside Toronto?

[TheCanadiandrome]

From Wikipedia

Fraggle Rock made its debut on January 10, 1983 and the final episode aired on March 30, 1987 — after four seasons and a total of 96 episodes. A co-production between former British ITV production-company Television South (TVS), the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, United States pay-television service Home Box Office and Henson Associates (later Jim Henson Productions), the show was filmed on a Toronto sound stage, (later at Elstree Studios, London). The avant-garde poet bpNichol worked as one of the show's writers. In the early days of development, the script called Fraggles "Woozles" pending the devising of a more suitable name.

[gobo]

Originally Posted by TMNT_25

really? weren't some of the outside Uncle Matt shots outside Toronto?

Oh, right. I believe so. Still, the majority was made-in-England. That's what I thought you were mistaken about.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Originally Posted by gobo

Oh, right. I believe so. Still, the majority was made-in-England. That's what I thought you were mistaken about.

it's all good. it was done in both places

[Raph's Girl]

Awesome!! Larry Kinney has been cast as Lion-O's father in the new Thundercats toon! He voiced Lion-O in the original series! Gotta love passing of torches.

http://tv.ign.com/articles/110/1106791p1.html

[TheCanadiandrome]

Originally Posted by Raph's Girl

Awesome!! Larry Kinney has been cast as Lion-O's father in the new Thundercats toon! He voiced Lion-O in the original series! Gotta love passing of torches.

http://tv.ign.com/articles/110/1106791p1.html

that is soooo AWESOME! all i can say is this damn thing better air in Canada!

[Leo656]

All I need now is a new Ghostbusters cartoon, and someone to tell me that the 2K2 He-Man cartoon is back from the dead, and all will be right in my universe.

...course, a new Hulk Hogan's Rock N Wrestling might be nice, but I won't push my luck...