Animaniacs Reboot

*Autbot_Benz* · 05-30-2017, 12:31 PM

http://www.indiewire.com/2017/05/ani...in-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.”

READ MORE: ‘Adventure Time’ Is Slowly Going Off the Air, And Everyone’s Moving On

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* · 05-30-2017, 12:41 PM

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

*Autbot_Benz* · 05-30-2017, 12:46 PM

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* · 05-30-2017, 12:54 PM

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

*drgon78* · 05-30-2017, 12:57 PM

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

*Autbot_Benz* · 05-30-2017, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

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* · 05-30-2017, 01:07 PM

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* · 05-30-2017, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Autbot_Benz

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

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

*ranger_scout* · 05-30-2017, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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.

*NinjaPug* · 06-12-2017, 12:51 PM

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.

~~Vegita-San~~ · 06-12-2017, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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.

*LeotheLateBloomer* · 10-22-2019, 10:13 AM

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

Egon1982 · 10-22-2019, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by LeotheLateBloomer

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.

JonesyKitty · 10-11-2020, 03:45 PM

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* · 10-11-2020, 07:23 PM

That was great.

*neatoman* · 10-14-2020, 11:17 AM

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

*Coola Yagami* · 10-14-2020, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by neatoman

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* · 10-15-2020, 03:08 AM

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

*ZariusTwo* · 10-21-2020, 10:26 AM

Trailer

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*Powder* · 10-21-2020, 10:49 AM

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

05-30-2017, 12:31 PM	#1
Autbot_Benz Hellblazer Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ventura California Posts: 9,193	Animaniacs Reboot http://www.indiewire.com/2017/05/ani...in-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. READ MORE: ‘Summer Camp Island’ Goes From Sundance Short to Cartoon Network Series 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.” READ MORE: ‘Adventure Time’ Is Slowly Going Off the Air, And Everyone’s Moving On 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. __________________ I respect what FW cartoon did for the turtles franchise but it is the most overrated and hard to watch of the 3 turtles cartoons.

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MsMarvelDuckie I Married a Duck! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The bowels of Hell, Texas(otherwise known as Decatur) Posts: 8,773	If it gets off the ground, I could really get behind this! One of my favorites from those days. __________________ "You IDIOTS! You've captured their STUNT doubles!" -from "Spaceballs" "Where Science ends, magic begins." -Spiral, Uncanny X-Men #491 My various stories and fan-fics are now here- https://m.fanfiction.net/u/4770494/#end

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Autbot_Benz Hellblazer Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ventura California Posts: 9,193	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. __________________ I respect what FW cartoon did for the turtles franchise but it is the most overrated and hard to watch of the 3 turtles cartoons.

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ZariusTwo Overlord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Britain, DINO THUNDER...POWER UP! Posts: 22,501	Trailer (quite tellingly, comments and likes are disabled. You'll soon know why) __________________ Spider-Man: The Rescue Spider-Man: The Galloping Cat Spider-Man: Scarlet Mirror Doctor Who: Child of the Daleks

05-30-2017, 12:57 PM	#5
drgon78 Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 2,409	Considering how disappointed I have been with most reboots, I will not get too excited for this one.

05-30-2017, 01:07 PM	#7
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,887	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.

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NinjaPug Foot Elite Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4,390	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.

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LeotheLateBloomer Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 3,117	Very excited for this! Wonder if there's a chance we'd get a new Tiny Toon Adventures cartoon. Probably not, though.

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JonesyKitty Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,063	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!

10-11-2020, 07:23 PM	#15
drgon78 Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 2,409	That was great.