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Title: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Silverwing on 2016-06-13 21:18:51
A topic to discuss Cartoon Network and it's shows!
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Silverwing on 2016-06-13 21:19:42
First bit of news, Uncle Grandpa, a surreal animated cartoon, has now officially been cancelled by Cartoon Network.  It will have still had 52 episode though lasting much longer then most would have though. 

http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/uncle-grandpa-cancelled-cartoon-network/
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2016-06-13 21:22:01
Good topic idea.  We could do this similar to how Toonzone Forums does it, which topics for each major network.  Then our fav shows we can have topics for them too of course. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Miggs on 2016-06-13 21:55:27
I don't got too much to say besides the usual "The old Cartoon Network was better".

I remember there was a period where they like... put the characters from all their shows in a real life environment and stuff. That was real cool.

And this is kinda random, but does anyone here remember like... way back then when like... the "coming up next" stuff was like... a boat and some water? i dunno, that's something i distinctly remember as a kid for some reason.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Silverwing on 2016-06-13 22:01:38

I remember there was a period where they like... put the characters from all their shows in a real life environment and stuff. That was real cool.

And this is kinda random, but does anyone here remember like... way back then when like... the "coming up next" stuff was like... a boat and some water? i dunno, that's something i distinctly remember as a kid for some reason.

I liked it the most when cartoon networks did bumpers of like a city with characters walking around and stuff.

I am trying to remember that boat thing you are talking about...

I think we can all agree we are thrilled they are done with CN Real, and trying to add real people into shows.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2016-06-13 22:07:14

I liked it the most when cartoon networks did bumpers of like a city with characters walking around and stuff.


Pretty sure you are talking about these, "Toon City" bumpers.  They were my favorites too.  They actually took time to make them.  Now they don't even have anything worth our while. 

Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-06-14 03:59:59
Aw boo, Uncle Grandpa is getting canned? That makes me sad...

I don't know about "old Cartoon Network being better", there are some pretty great shows on now. I did love the old cartoons, but new ones these days are just as awesome, if not... Better?
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Smiles2us on 2016-06-14 10:25:00
I think Cartoon Network had their best period in the mid to late 90s, and into the 2000s.  Also right now is definitely a peak time, starting back in the 2010s. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: HulkbowSMASH on 2016-06-14 16:10:37
A cartoon network?  Why, in my day we had Saturday morning cartoons.  And sometimes some lame after-school specials.  And we had to get up and turn the knob on the tv to change channels.  In the snow.  Uphill both to and from the couch!
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2016-06-14 23:31:00
A cartoon network?  Why, in my day we had Saturday morning cartoons.  And sometimes some lame after-school specials.  And we had to get up and turn the knob on the tv to change channels.  In the snow.  Uphill both to and from the couch!

I know!!! Kids these days are spoiled rotten.  Excuse me while I go back in time and watch Turner Classic Movies.... oh... that doesn't exist anymore. :-/ 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Darrin on 2016-07-29 11:22:25
Between CN and Nickelodeon, I don't even know what Nick has anymore.  Last I checked, they had horrible cartoons like Sanjay & Craig, Breadwinners, and I'm sure other garbage. 

I think CN is winning the cartoon war... but I GUESS that depends on viewership too. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Silverwing on 2016-08-02 00:54:50
Some quick updates for those who want quick updates.

Yes, Regular Show is still being made.  It's next season will premier fall 2016.  Average viewers range from a million to about 1.4 million still.  Down from peaks in the 3 million range.

Yes, Adventure was renewed for another season, despite record lows in viewership ranging from just a million to about 1.4 million.

Powerpuff Girls hitting around 1.3 million.  Renewed second season.

We Bare Bears still varying between 1.2 million to 1.7 million.  Renewed.

Uncle Grandpa has been cancelled.  Under a million viewers on average.  Will finish the rest of the season. 

Bunnicula is a Boomerang show, that CN has started to show at really bad times and not really promoting it.  Draws in a respectable million to 1.2 million.

Teen Titans Go has been renewed and draws between 1.2 million to over 2 million.  Season 2 was the peak, but season 3 is still strong.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Darrin on 2016-08-02 10:44:06
Thanks for the numbers.  You did forget SU.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-08-02 10:55:06
Le gasp, how could thee, Silverwing!?
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Silverwing on 2016-08-02 15:43:57
I forgot. Here we go.  Steven Universe has a loyal and dedicated fan group.  Between 1.3 to 1.6 million during premiers.  So it is actually doing better then other CN shows.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Silverwing on 2016-08-02 15:45:08
So with all those numbers now out... besides shows that are planned to be cancelled, Powerpuff Girls has the lowest average viewership.... oooohhh....nooooo.....
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-08-02 15:48:53
Oh how horrible, it was such a good show ::)
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Smiles2us on 2016-08-02 15:52:30
Ewwwww Neeeewwwwwww..... ssseeeewww sseeeeeeeeeeddddd.  ;)
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Smiles2us on 2016-08-02 16:25:47
You forgot the Amazing World of Gumball too. ;)
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2016-08-03 01:46:54
And you forgot that "Be Cool Scooby Doo." ;)  You call yourself a ratings pro?  I think not!  There is also Wabbit.  Pretty much, most WB cartoons don't do too well anymore.

Wabbit is not hitting a million views recently.

The Tom And Jerry Show, the new one, isn't getting a million views, and in most cases, not even half a million. 

Be Cool, Scooby Doo is doing poorly, with not even a quarter of a million watching it upon release now for the past several weeks. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Smiles2us on 2016-08-21 22:23:11
I've learned to appreciate this show more and more.  It has so many animation styles!  They are pretty clever and do lots of cool tricks.

Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-08-21 22:35:32
The Amazing World of Gumball is a fascinating show. It's just great.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: 1234 on 2016-08-21 22:37:09
I used to watch it, and I kinda stopped. I should start watching it again, it was funny. :)
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Wolfwood on 2016-08-21 23:35:46
I do like Gumball.  It is really funny and I love all the different styles they use.  They do some really cool stuff with live real backgrounds.

Alos, Samuri Jack is coming back in a more darker tone for Adult Swim and Cartoon Network.

SOURCE (http://www.traditionalanimation.com/2016/new-episodes-of-samurai-jack-coming-to-cartoon-network/)
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2016-08-22 00:04:35
I like Gumball a good deal. :)

Cool about Samuri Jack returning.  I had heard of it, but never saw proof of it coming back. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Captain Ridiculous on 2016-08-22 16:33:48
Of all the animation networks currently out there, CN is probably my favorite right now.  Nickelodeon has gone down hill. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2016-08-24 16:10:02
The animation of this show has gotten real good.  Look at the sequences in this clip.  I love all the types of stories they do.  One of my fav episodes was a horror episode that involved the teacher trying to stop, "the happy."

Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Wolfwood on 2016-09-08 19:23:07
I've been looking around at this show which produced 4 episodes on Cartoon Network but it has never premiered in the US, even though it was made in the US.  It will premier in the UK this year and already premiered in Africa (for some reason), New Zealand, and Australia.  No word on an American release.

  This is a clip.

It takes place in a fictional kingdom in modern day, but they still do the old time stuff.  It is made for more mature audiences. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Silverwing on 2016-09-09 11:45:05
Also another new Cartoon Network show that is actually premiering soon.


Mighty Magiswords.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-09-09 11:53:22
I saw commercials for this. It really doesn't look that great... Probably okay quality I guess. The style puts me off.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Captain Ridiculous on 2016-09-09 13:32:57
Not feeling either of them really. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Grapefoot on 2016-09-10 01:38:25
I like the design of the girl and her voice in Mighty Magisword... thats it. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2016-09-16 20:14:28
So Wolf brought up the show, "Long Live The Royals" like a week ago and we discussed how the show hasn't premiered in the US.

This is just coincidence, but it seem the show is going to premier in the US now.  Cartoon Network went on a release spree of content for the show, as well as other new upcoming shows, on their Youtube channel.

Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Wolfwood on 2016-09-17 16:02:12
Oh that is coincidence.

Check out this Chinese knock off of the show Gumball.  It is called, Miracle Star.

Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: 1234 on 2016-09-17 16:39:20
Oh yeah, saw this. Needless to say, it's not very good.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2016-09-17 23:41:00
Wow, there's a knockoff. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-09-17 23:45:06
Wow. That's pretty blatant, brah.
Title: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: NostradamusTheSeer on 2016-09-19 17:19:42
And you forgot that "Be Cool Scooby Doo." ;)  You call yourself a ratings pro?  I think not!  There is also Wabbit.  Pretty much, most WB cartoons don't do too well anymore....
Be Cool, Scooby Doo is doing poorly, with not even a quarter of a million watching it upon release now for the past several weeks.

The only thing that really sells it for me is, the gal who plays Sadie on Steven Universe voices Velma. For my money the  last really great Scooby-Doo series was What's New, Scooby-Doo?,  and that was because Casey Kasem was still voicing Shaggy (the last time before he retired, in fact).
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/1VhbjSqpsCxTnHQBsCMzgnZUf7FYBhVN0DQQvNsPxAWJyMwTFMZCZa7vcSiIxdeGYbAS-EMqgI0B=s0)

What is it with comic artists and pretty girls riding giant phallic monsters? (http://michaelmay.us/13blog/02/0201-cephalopods.jpg)
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-09-19 17:33:41
What's New Scooby Doo? Had a kick ass theme song to boot. It really got you totally psyched to watch the show and really just made the show sound like the best thing ever. I love the theme song for it. So catchy and upbeat.

And I think this is around the time someone says, Freud was right :p
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Silverwing on 2016-09-19 18:31:58
What's New Scooby Doo, I loved that theme as a kid growing up, but I never felt like the character developed.  They always just did the same thing, so I never stayed to watch the show, unless, I was like doing nothing.  I didn't wait for 6:30 or whatever to watch it.  It was a good show though.

Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Silverwing on 2016-11-18 13:34:04
Little worried.  There are no new cartoons for Cartoon Network revealed yet.

They will continue working on Mighty Magiswords, The Powderpuff Girls, and other things like We Bare Bears.

The Amazing World of Gumball is a recent success, it just took a few years to get an audience, but it is unknown if the show will continue.

Adventure Time is ending and Regular Show is ending, after their horrible decision to take the park into space, it was a ratings bomb.  Who thought that was a good idea?
Uncle Grandpa is cancelled, Steven Universe is expected to be cancelled after the run of two more seasons, and Clarence is expected to be cancelled.  But if no more new shows are coming, Clarence may be continued. 

Cartoon Network has acquired rights to some new WB cartoons, but they never perform well, so who really cares?  They are filler.  Those shows are "Justice League Action" and "Ben 10" who for some reason is coming back.  Tara Strong voices Ben... awkward.

DHX Media is working on, "Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs: The Series."  Did anyone ask for this?  Well, who cares, Cartoon Network bought it, probably to buy time as they scramble for their own new cartoons. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-11-18 14:10:17
The Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs movies were enjoyable.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Soda on 2016-11-18 21:00:35
No!  I don't want CN's animation resurgence to end.  They need to get some good new content out there. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2016-11-18 21:22:49
I liked the first Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.  I liked the girl.  She had a cute design in my opinion.  Nice lower body...
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-11-18 22:09:19
Oh wow, we getting to the darker side of Raine's mind?

I thought the second one was cute too. First one was nice as well.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2016-11-18 22:22:01
Yeah, thats as dark as it gets.  You just witnessed the rain clouds.

I don't actually remember the second one that much for some reason.  I need to re-jog my memory of it. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Wolfwood on 2016-11-19 23:01:10
Lol.  Television show everyone forgot about time.

My Gym Partner's a Monkey.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-11-20 00:07:54
Oh hey, I liked that show as a kid.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2016-11-20 00:19:23
Oh hey, I liked that show as a kid.


So smol. ^^
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-11-20 08:01:00
I'm still smol now.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2016-11-20 10:11:37
Even smoller then!  ;D 

*Pokes the smollness*
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: 1234 on 2016-11-20 14:32:44
Can I poke too? :)
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-11-20 15:01:22
Eeeeee!
(http://i.imgur.com/WAp3rTr.gif)
Title: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: NostradamusTheSeer on 2016-11-20 15:58:27
Oh hey, I liked that show as a kid.

So smol. ^^
Back when Death Blossom was still just a Death seedling....

I'm still smol now.
Yeah, but you could still kick my ass, I bet.  Little people have a low center of gravity; they are impossible to hit when they really get going.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-11-20 16:28:34
Huh, that is interesting to note haha.
And yiss, just a Death seedling:
(http://i.imgur.com/HNZznS4.jpg)
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2016-11-20 18:12:13
I remember when LeapingRiver was just a LeapingStream.... or a LeapingPuddle. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-11-20 18:26:00
No capitalize R, reeeeeee!
Title: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: NostradamusTheSeer on 2016-11-20 18:38:57
 A Leapingtrickle.

...That's sounds kind of gross, actually. Like something a girl goes to her gyno to have treated.    :P

I miss the classic cartoons on Cartoon Network.   Acme Hour, Late Night Black 'n' White, Toonheads....
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-11-20 18:44:12
Aw, no that actually kinda sounds cute lol.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Silverwing on 2016-11-20 22:26:21
Toonheads....

You saying that brought back all those memories!  I remember it!  I remember the host voiceover actually giving history and context to the episodes!  I miss that stuff now that I remember it too. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Wolfwood on 2016-11-21 01:25:48
I remember Toonheads.  It had some female voice over and I remember like a wooden box and hay, television static.  I am vaguely remembering this. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Darrin on 2016-11-22 13:34:06
Cartoon Network's latest Thursday ratings are pretty good for the network, all million plus except Regular Show.

Clarence: 1,084,000 (0.23)
Teen Titans Go!: 1,299,000 (0.25)
Mighty Magiswords: 1,101,000 (0.22)
We Bare Bears: 1,048,000 (0.21)
The Amazing World of Gumball: 1,097,000 (0.25)
Steven Universe: 1,385,000 (0.32)
Regular Show: 992,000 (0.23)
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Wolfwood on 2016-11-22 14:52:40
Good for them.  Though I would be worried that they are all almost not a million. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2016-12-26 00:54:22
New show under consideration for a full series by Cartoon Network.

Called, "Infinity Train."


Lets hear your thoughts.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-12-26 01:21:05
Oh wow, that clip has been out a looooooooooooooooong time. (Like a month or so, but that's a year).

It seems from it we won't see te corgi's again, which makes me sad. I thought it looked like a really promising show. Hope it gets its show.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Umeko on 2016-12-26 01:24:09
I remember when Cartoon Network came to Sweden.
I was in elementary school at the time, I couldn't wait to get home to watch that channel for HOURS, such amazing shows they had.
Both from the 80s and 90s.
Shows like:

Swat Katz
Gundam Wing
Galtaar
Centurions
Jonny Quest
All the Hannah barbera shows and Loony Toons.
Wildfire
Space Ghost
Captain Planet *I liked the show sue me XD*
The Mask!
Godzilla

I was sitting there fueling up my inspiration, I wanted to draw like that! So I was sitting there watching the channel with a pile of papers and pencils infront of me drawing what I saw.
It was great :D
Now when I look at CN it's like "What happened?"

*Lets out a nostalgic sigh*
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-12-26 01:29:40
I don't know half of the ones you listed lol XD maybe all of them haha. I've only watched Looney Tunes and Hannah Barbera.

Cartoon Network out of the cartoon networks out there is doing alright now. It's got Steven Universe, We Bare Bears, and other nice shows. It's got crap too, but I'm sure back then there was crap too.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Umeko on 2016-12-26 01:45:54
Time to educate people!
I'll list all the intros to the shows :D

Swat Katz

Gundam Wing

Galtar

Centurions

Jonny Quest

Wildfire

Space Ghost

Captain Planet

The Mask

Godzilla

*Wags tails watching these*
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-12-26 01:51:12
Ah, I forgot to mention Captain Planet, I do know that show. And Gundum I know, my friends obsessed with them. I'm sure other members know these shows. But then again, from what I've observed, the majority of older memebers here are mid to late 20's.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Umeko on 2016-12-26 01:58:46
Ah, I forgot to mention Captain Planet, I do know that show. And Gundum I know, my friends obsessed with them. I'm sure other members know these shows. But then again, from what I've observed, the majority of older memebers here are mid to late 20's.

These are just a small portion of shows they had back then, I remember when Dexter's Laboratory was first aired in the late 90s.
Personally I prefer the older shows, the new stuff lacks detail, even when they rebooted some shows you could tell they didn't pay attention to details.
Like backgrounds would be sketchy and the colors would be out of line and somethings weren't colored at all, just some lines thrown here and there x.x

This is why I prefer anime over western animated shows nowadays
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-12-26 08:21:09
I know all the old Cartoon Cartoons. And really, some old cartoons were kinda... Cheap. You know. Animation was more expensive back then and all, had to cut corners somewhere lol. Though some didn't.

as for details, eh? Steven Universe. It does have that soft pastelly backgrounds, but it does pay very close attention to detail. Some things in the background or that they never mention at first are actually really important and relevant later on

I don't know which show you're talking about with backgrounds like that. But I do know some shows color outside the lines as a stylistic thing. As for reboots. No one likes those. They're near universally hated.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Darrin on 2016-12-26 12:56:27
I remember everyone of those shows except for Wildfire.  Never heard of that one.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Umeko on 2016-12-26 14:47:56
I remember everyone of those shows except for Wildfire.  Never heard of that one.

It was really nice!
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2016-12-27 16:15:32
Captain Planet!  He's our hero!  He's gonna take pollution down to zero!

All those shows, man!  Memory lane. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Umeko on 2016-12-27 18:21:49
Captain Planet!  He's our hero!  He's gonna take pollution down to zero!

All those shows, man!  Memory lane.

Right?!
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Smiles2us on 2016-12-28 15:13:01
There was al to of artistry in so many of those shows and how they were aninmated.  So much more time was put into some of them.  Today shows seem very simplistic in their designs so it is easier to animate, even with the help from a computer.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Umeko on 2016-12-28 16:13:21
There was al to of artistry in so many of those shows and how they were aninmated.  So much more time was put into some of them.  Today shows seem very simplistic in their designs so it is easier to animate, even with the help from a computer.

To me, most shows nowadays look like they just threw something together and said "Good enough" o.o
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: 1234 on 2016-12-28 16:17:01
That's also my feelings about most cartoons today.

When it comes to cartoons, for the most part, I'm more of an... "old man". ::)
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2016-12-28 17:24:12
I would agree with that.  But also the art style and direction has changed.  You can thank or punch Adventure Time for that. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-12-28 18:25:46
I agree old cartoons are nice, but I'm not a fan of nostalgia freaks who only want to live in the past and go "cgi will never be good REEEEE!" And "old shows were perfect and superior and never flawed!" Like bruh. Chill out.

Cartoons go through phases. There is good and bad. There were bad cartoons in the past. Like, idk, Care Bears and MLP. Pretty trash.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Umeko on 2016-12-28 20:41:18
I agree old cartoons are nice, but I'm not a fan of nostalgia freaks who only want to live in the past and go "cgi will never be good REEEEE!" And "old shows were perfect and superior and never flawed!" Like bruh. Chill out.

Cartoons go through phases. There is good and bad. There were bad cartoons in the past. Like, idk, Care Bears and MLP. Pretty trash.

I actually liked MLP and Care Bears.
I prefer the first generations of MLP over FiM, don't get me wrong FiM is a nice show, it just lacks things that the old ones had.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-12-28 20:47:31
First gen was interesting. The animation was alright. The designs, I'm mixed on. The voice acting, eh. Everything else besides that, GUH! MLP was pretty trash besides 1 and 4, and 4 now is getting shaky, starting to lose its touch. Care Bears I just thought was stupid lol. Always saving dem blonde chicks with blue eyes in their movies XP
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Umeko on 2016-12-28 21:03:47
First gen was interesting. The animation was alright. The designs, I'm mixed on. The voice acting, eh. Everything else besides that, GUH! MLP was pretty trash besides 1 and 4, and 4 now is getting shaky, starting to lose its touch. Care Bears I just thought was stupid lol. Always saving dem blonde chicks with blue eyes in their movies XP

To each their own.
I like them because the animation was great, I enjoyed the voice actors, the music the colors.
The new one is okay but again, it lacks vital things the older had.
Spirit, passion like you could feel the hard work people put into making a single episode of them.

This is why I decided on drawing 2D as if it was pulled out of that era.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-12-28 21:17:15
Your saying the new one lacks spirit and passion? Hon please, while not every one of those episodes shows love and passion put in them, a good amount do. To say the whole show lacks spirit and passion I feel is seriously undermining the time and effort the hard workers of the show do. There's a reason many many people love the show. And because hard work and effort was put in it for something that had been trash to be good. It's been on shaky road now, but it's a show that's got 6 seasons. It's boys to happen.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Grapefoot on 2016-12-29 00:29:14
See, I am nostalgic for stuff, but I also realize when nostalgia overshadows how bad a show really was.  To me the 80s was the donning of a new era in animation.  A lot of it was done on the cheap and horribly ugly.  A lot of American studios hired out to Japanese studios to do their action shows, and I thought a lot of them were horribly choppy.  It wasn't until the mid to late 80s and into the 90s did animation finally improve again.  A lot of voice acting and scripts back in the day were utterly deplorable.  The lines people read were just that, lines people read.  No emotion.

Today animation it is very fluid for the most part, but the tastes of the public has changed.  The 80s was very mechanical in design, the 90s became cartoony, round, and loopy, and the 00s saw the rise of simplicity, and back to story driven stories. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Darrin on 2016-12-29 13:58:41
That seems fair.  Nostalgia blurs the lines.  People who loved Captain Planet for example, then go back, and realize how atrocious it really is in terms of writing... Take off the nostalgia glasses.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Umeko on 2016-12-29 14:20:20
That seems fair.  Nostalgia blurs the lines.  People who loved Captain Planet for example, then go back, and realize how atrocious it really is in terms of writing... Take off the nostalgia glasses.


But I need my glasses to read and see things XD
*Hugs the nostaliga tight* I like my nostalgic moments, then again it makes me feel old too X3
Title: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: NostradamusTheSeer on 2016-12-29 14:30:37
 I still love the old Beetlejuice cartoon, even though, like much of the early nineties stuff, some of the animation was pretty cheap and shoddy, and the CGI sequences was downright primitive.  It was made up in Canada, with a lot of Canuck voice talent (Stephen Ouimette, Alyson Court, Tara Strong--nee Charendoff--Tabitha St. Germain).  Still, the writing was energetic and the visuals were imaginative.  I was telling my teenage niece over Christmas that I learned to make that noise  with my armpit from watching Beetlejuice, and she didn't even know what I was talking about.   Humor being subjective and ever-changing, a lot of that stuff you couldn't get away with today.  Antisocial goth girl befriending vile prank-loving 600-year-old dead guy with poor dental hygiene and body odor? Not in this p.c., pro-social age.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-12-29 14:40:39
Eh. Nostalgia blinds people. It's why people refuse or hate change.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Umeko on 2016-12-29 14:45:38
Nostaliga is a lovely feeling in my opinion *Listening to retro intros* It's what inspires me to keep going reaching for my goal
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-12-29 14:54:19
It depends. It's nice to feel nostalgia, but if you let it blind you it's not good. And it's usually nostalgia that leads people to hate the now and just want to be in the past. Which is stupid. But yeah, nostalgia can make us not see the flaws of the past and see it as perfect.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2016-12-29 16:01:30
Nostalgia is nice, but as I tell people, it ended for a reason.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2016-12-31 11:57:57
Regular Show is ending.  The finale will premier soon.  It has been 7 years and over 200 episodes.  This, along with Adventure Time, was one of the core shows that propelled Cartoon Network's 2000s renaissance.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-12-31 12:40:10
Indeed. Such good and whacky shows. They were definitely different and a lot of fun.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2016-12-31 12:42:54
I liked Regular Show early on, the first season was them out edgy, but then it tamed itself for a more broad audience, due to Cartoon Network's wishes.  It lost it's adult themes.

Then the series went downhill, especially the last season when they went into outer space.  That is what essentially ended the show too, the ratings dropped to nothing when they took the park into space.  Cartoon Network announced less then two weeks later after premiering the new season, it was going to be cancelled at the end of the season. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2017-01-16 21:07:21
I didn't get to see the finale.  Anyone see it? 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2017-01-16 21:08:34
Don't think so. I do know they did a kick ass reference or something for their intro. Or was that their last season finale...
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2017-01-16 21:45:25
I don't know... I didn't see last seasons either. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Grapefoot on 2017-02-02 21:01:03
Older Cartoon Network, the shows that started the revival.  Just before 2010, the revival year, you had shows like the Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack and Chowder.  Flapjack ended in 2010, the year Adventure Time came about, then Regular Show.

Chowder to me had it's moments, but it never broke out to be GREAT.  It was forgettable in the end, sadly, even though they tried to branch out a bit.  Cartoon Network ended it kinda fast like they did Flapjack, also doomed to be forgettable.  Both were good shows.  I would put Flapjack above Chowder, but both were good.  I enjoyed them.

Adventure Time was unique and fun when it was new, you wanted to know the mystery, but it got too predictable in it's unpredictableness.  Regular Show got too un-regular and lost the edgy-ness they had the first season.  Though Regular Show did a nice job with relationships, but dropped the ball big time in the final season where they ruined everything.  Shame.  AT and RS started good, and maybe would still be good, but for now, they are above average.  RS may have slumped to average... and at times below average.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2017-02-02 21:02:07
My last note on Flapjack and tying it in with this show spawning success of others, it has Pendleton Ward, storyboard artist (created Adventure Time), J.G. Quintel, storboard artist and writer (created regular show), and Alex Hirsch - storybaord artist and writer (created Gravity Falls).  It started all their careers.

This final season is what screwed Regular Show too.  They noticed their ratings going down, so they risked it with this final season, and after the first premier of the new season, the show tanked, and Cartoon Network cancelled them.

Adventure Time hasp probably lost it's "premier status" it had on Cartoon Network and will probably end at the end of this year.  They will of course let it get a proper ending. 

We Bare Bears had a lot of promise, but I certainly haven't seen it get advertised like it used too. 

Mighty Magisword, I just can't see that doing well.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2017-02-02 21:03:16
I find Chowder to be very funny.
It's not insightful or anything to grand, but it's a fun silly show that isn't overly stupid. And I still enjoy it today.
It was also probably one of the first cartoons that made me notice sneezing. That freaking Cinimini episode haha.

MagiMagiswords had a chance. Interesting idea. But then they uh..... Yeah. It's bad.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Grapefoot on 2017-02-02 21:03:46
Adventure Time isn't promoted much anymore, but it will most definitely get a lot of advertisements leading up to the series premier, you can count on that.  It is now one of their longest running shows, 7 years.  It will be coming near Ed, Edd, and Eddy. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2017-02-02 21:04:32
Damn. I thought they were gonna end it?
Also, I guess just people don't need to be advertised about it as its already a well known show.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2017-02-02 21:06:03
Chowder had such a strange world they lived in.  It was pretty funny to see what they would come up with next.  A lot of imagination. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Grapefoot on 2017-02-02 21:06:48
CN stopped advertising it for the most part because it isn't popular like it used to be, so they are promoting their new shows instead. Common when a show is on it's way out. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2017-02-02 21:06:55
Very imaginative. And just, so rude sometimes. Like the pretty lady scene. Great.
It was trippy sometimes, but not like, AT trippy.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2017-02-02 21:08:23
Adventure Time is set to air 9 seasons then it will end in 2018.  It is on season 7 now, about to started season 8. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Grapefoot on 2017-02-02 21:09:14
AT already has over 250 episodes, so it will become CN's longest and most episodes for a show when it is done, beating the triple Ed's. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2017-02-02 21:09:45
I used to not like how pattens moved on characters and backgrounds in Chowder, but it really did just fit the atmosphere and weirdness of the show. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2017-02-02 21:09:47
Dang. Well, can't say anything negative, they are both great shows.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2017-02-02 21:10:28
I used to not like how pattens moved on characters and backgrounds in Chowder, but it really did just fit the atmosphere and weirdness of the show.
Believe that was a stylistic choice. I actually never noticed as a kid XD
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2017-02-02 21:12:18
I used to like Ed, Edd, and Eddy.  That ended in 2009, but really ended a few years before the finale premiered.  It was well before CN's new era of cartoons.  But during that era between the 90s and 2010, there were still some good cartoons on CN.  Sadly just not enough to give it the viewers they wanted, never enough to compete with Nickelodeon.

But now Nickelodeon has all the bad shows. ;D 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2017-02-02 21:13:49
Wait, used to like? So... Do you not like it, or not like it near its end?

Nickleodeon is pretty shit yeah.

CN is doing okay. A few bad shows there.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2017-02-02 21:15:14
I like Ed, Edd, and Eddy a lot.  I meant like, I used to like it when it was on tv.  I still like it.  I never disliked it. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Grapefoot on 2017-02-02 21:17:07
I haven't seen enough of Mighty Magiswords to know, but it's animation is lazy and generic, and really could be on any channel as a forgettable looking show.

CN needs to new great shows to follow after RS and AT to keep their fire going.  We Bare Bears (WBB) isn't going to hold the stable.  I will admit, I thought WBB would have better viewership numbers then it does, because it was about cute bears... but it isn't doing as good as I think they'd initially hoped. 

Teen Titans Go rules the roost at CN right now.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2017-02-02 21:23:06
Well then you wouldn't say "used to"? Technically books and shows should always be refered to in the present tense, I think. At least, that's what I remember from English class.

WBB is an incredibly cute show. But some older viewers don't like it much, it's kinda niche? I like it, my BF likes it. But I have a friend who says he thinks it's stupid. So *shrug*
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2017-02-02 21:25:47
Hmm, good to know actually about that present tense thing.  Thanks.

I like WBB.  Shame it isn't bringing in higher numbers. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2017-02-02 21:27:41
Yeah. My sisters enjoy it too. But my family isn't big tv people. I was only allowed to watch on Fridays and Weekends.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2017-02-02 21:29:25
I'm not a huge tv person either... only stuff I sometimes watch when eating is the local news, the national news, and cartoons.  Sometimes History Channel stuff. 

I like to have noise going on in this place sometimes too.  It gets quiet. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Kyrl on 2017-02-02 21:30:27
They renewed WBB for a third season so it's doing well enough.
TTGo is something I walk in on Cait watching then end up sitting with her. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2017-02-02 21:30:50
I never understood that. Why people have the tv on for noise. Like, isn't that distracting?
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Kyrl on 2017-02-02 21:32:19
I usually have a tv on for noise too.  House noises are more distracting.  Plus they say putting reruns on has a soothing effect cause you know whats going to happen or something like that.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Grapefoot on 2017-02-02 21:34:18
They renewed WBB for a third season so it's doing well enough.

It's a good show, definitely.  But it still isn't drawing the big numbers they'd hoped for.  CN doesn't really have much of a choice but to renew it.  They don't have any other shows to renew.  Everything's set to end right now, or is brand new. ;) (They wouldn't have ended WBB anyways, it's doing decent enough.)  But watch out, once it dips under a million viewers, it will be on the chopping block rather quickly. 

Right now it is hovering around 1.0 million to 1.1 million.  So it is close.  They were hoping in the 2 million range for this show, easily. 

It is odd though, I never actively seek to go watch this show, but if it is on, I watch it.  I really do enjoy it.  It is a thoughtful show and deserves more viewers.
Title: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: NostradamusTheSeer on 2017-02-02 21:42:00
I never understood that. Why people have the tv on for noise. Like, isn't that distracting?

I have read it's good for pets because the sound of the TV makes them feel like someone is home when the family goes out.  I guess it'll work for a deaf dog too -- he can't hear the  voices, but the bright color and movement onscreen keeps his attention.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2017-02-02 21:42:32
It's a very sweet show. It has heart.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Kyrl on 2017-02-03 09:39:59
Grizz and that burrito
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2017-02-03 14:40:30
That burrito had meat in it. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2017-02-03 20:10:45
You guys brought up all the points I have brought up about CN, but you did it so nicely :)  Well said.

They really need some shows to take the reigns and lead them onward.  Don't have one strong push and just end. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Kyrl on 2017-02-03 20:16:50
CN is a very fickle network.  Either they don't have the money to really take risks or they're really cheap. 
They manage some really amazing stuff like "Over the Garden Wall" but then they'll yank the rug out from Metalocalypse to make more Tim and Eric or some other vapid bullshit.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2017-02-03 20:20:24
It is such a strange network, I agree.  "Over The Garden Wall" was a wonderful choice they did there, then I shake my head with other stuff like, "Secret Mountain Fort Awesome."

It seems right now they have direction, but they need to continue on with the quality.  Simplicity is their style, I get it for now.  Giving animators some freedom, sure, keep that.  People love it.  But they can't send in their best general first and have nothing behind them. 

I do hope they have some good programs to follow. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Darrin on 2017-02-03 20:27:44
As much as I would like more Over the Garden Wall episodes, I fear it wouldn't have the same magic it did as a short series.  But I do hope that creator gets a good show on CARTOON Network. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2017-02-03 20:30:36
The next show that is coming to Cartoon Network is another acquired show, like "My Knight and Me" which is French.  The other show is "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" and it will come out in Spring 2017.  It will be short lived is my guess, since it isn't really a show that fits in with Cartoon Network. 

Then they have Ben 10 reboot, don't care about that.  They got another show called, "Summer Camp Island" coming in 2018. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Kyrl on 2017-02-03 20:33:15
As much as I would like more Over the Garden Wall episodes, I fear it wouldn't have the same magic it did as a short series.  But I do hope that creator gets a good show on CARTOON Network.

I'd hate for them to continue it.  I'm very happy it stayed a mini-series.  It's just an example that they can discover very good talent and bring it to life.  Unfortunately I think they're moving more toward making a lot of money off stuff that generates toy revenue.  Nobody wants a Granny Whispers action figure :P
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Darrin on 2017-02-03 20:41:30
Worried about that new show, "Summer Camp Island."  Doesn't look interesting to me, don't like the animation style either.  Here is a snippet short. 

Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2017-02-03 20:44:53
I hope they don't sell out and lose out in the long run.  But they do want money and need it to grow, I understand that.

This preview shows it a tad better.  There's even a mailbox sneeze for you guys.

Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Darrin on 2017-02-03 20:46:23
That is a better clip.

Still a very strange show.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2017-02-03 23:58:26
I have to give it a chance, even though at the moment I am not thrilled by it.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2017-02-04 13:38:31
Current ratings for the latest season of Cartoon Network Shows.  (In Millions)

Teen Titans Go! - 1.3
Steven Universe - 1.3
We Bare Bears - 1.2
The Amazing World of Gumball - 1.1
Mighty Magisword - 1.1
Adventure Time - 1.0
Clarence - 1.0 (Renewed for season 3!  Breaking news)
Wabbit - 1.0 (Probably cancelled)
Bunnicula - 1.0 (Doing well, but probably cancelled)
The Powderpuff Girls - 0.9
Pokemon - 0.9
Uncle Grandpa - 0.8 (Renewed for 5th season, the final season.  Surprised everyone after reports it was already over)
Be Cool Scooby Do - 0.8 (Probably cancelled, ratings tanked)
Justice League Action - 0.8
My Knight and Me - 0.6
Lego Next Knights - 0.6 (Cartoon Network will probably keep buying it for filler)
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Darrin on 2017-02-07 15:45:26
I would have thought Teen Titans Go! had a bigger following.  It must have declined since it's peak. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2017-02-07 15:53:28
Damn Uncle Grandpa is still around? Sweet.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2017-02-07 15:56:01
Yeah.... CN announced they cancelled it, then now they have one more season of it.  It wasn't expected. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2017-02-07 16:05:10
Pretty cool.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Darrin on 2017-02-07 16:14:53
You're like the only person I know who likes that show. ;)  More power to ya. ;) 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2017-02-07 16:15:47
There's something special about it. It's not just random for random. I enjoy it when it comes on.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Darrin on 2017-02-07 16:20:28
Well good for you. :) 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2017-02-07 16:21:07
I feel I'm being patronized
:p
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Darrin on 2017-02-07 16:25:02
I was worried you would think that when I said that, but no.  I legitimately meant that.  Good for you for liking it. 

Sadly that line, "good for you" has been transformed and everyone just thinks it is sarcasm. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2017-02-07 16:26:58
I don't think it ever sounded non patronizing. It's very hard to say it without it coming off as sarcastic. Even if you are sincere, the sarcastic tone is hard to not be there. Unless you're saying it juuuuust right. Or you're just that sweet and sincere a person. Like Lucio :P
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Darrin on 2017-02-07 16:37:02
I will work on that. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2017-02-10 22:08:45
Daw an ad for Cartoon Network's newly acquired show, "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs."  Not CGI like the movies. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: NostradamusTheSeer on 2017-02-10 22:47:20
I like Uncle Grandpa as well... mostly because one of my favorite actors, Kevin Michael Richardson, lends his voice.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Smiles2us on 2017-02-11 08:44:52
Daw an ad for Cartoon Network's newly acquired show, "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs."  Not CGI like the movies.

I will have to look at it.  Haven't seen it yet. 
Title: CWaCoM series
Post by: NostradamusTheSeer on 2017-03-09 20:49:16
Okay.... (1) Flint and Sam met and began dating as adults; why are they a couple of nerdy high-schoolers here? Prequels crap the hell all over continuity. (2) The plot of one of the upcoming episodes is simply a rehash-- or is it prehash?--  of the second film (Flint meets a fellow inventor who pretends to be his friend but Sam suspects he is secretly using him.)  3) Flint's head looks disturbingly like a naked butt when he is in profile.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Smiles2us on 2017-03-09 21:29:28
I haven't seen previews of the show, it will be neat to see what they do.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2017-03-11 23:31:47
Remember the network "Boomerang" which used to be a program on Cartoon Network... well apparently Cartoon Network is doing something with Boomerang.

My guess is it will be a subscription based app or something, but they are teasing it is coming soon.

https://www.boomerang.com
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2017-03-12 07:19:22
I always thought Boomerang was a separate channel. That's how it was on my cousins network at least.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2017-03-12 21:14:06
Boomerang is a separate channel, but they (Time Warner) are doing something to it. 

They are making an app that will have over 5,000 episodes and eventually more, of the all the classic shows.  The network is going to be revamped too. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2017-03-13 05:45:34
Whoa! Amazing!
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2017-03-13 16:01:31
They will charge you $4.99 a month for unlimited access to all their shows. 

If you like the classics, that is a very good price that doesn't seem overly expensive or taking advantage of.  I wish them the best.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2017-03-13 16:27:32
A fuk
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2017-03-14 15:20:37
^ ?  What are you referring too? 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: 1234 on 2017-03-14 15:45:39
Certainly to the monthly $4.99 payment. ;)
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2017-03-14 16:49:26
I didn't get it either.  $4.99 isn't a lot... not that I would sign up... but comparing to what others charge...
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2017-03-14 17:02:07
What else, APD lol. I'm cheap.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2017-03-14 17:12:43
How much WOULD you be willing to pay.

I'm horrible and would say like... nothing.  I would rather just wait to see it on tv if thats how it's going to be.  (Saying for example, Youtube isn't around)
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2017-03-14 17:14:08
Lol!  Okay.

I mean... if I cared for most of those shows more, that would be a good price.  I guess I would pay that... but I have no interest too.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2017-03-14 17:29:35
Well like, yeah, I'd rather pay nothing. Aren't most of the Boomerang cartoon creators like, dead?
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: NostradamusTheSeer on 2017-03-14 21:14:38
Well, Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera have both passed, yes-- I think most of the shows on the network were H-B or based on H-B properties.  Although they do have some contemporary shows on there, say from the last 20 years. Here's a lis (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_programs_broadcast_by_Boomerang)t.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2017-03-22 17:08:42
Watched the new Dreamworks cartoon on CN, "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs."

While I don't think I will watch it religiously, it actually wasn't horrid.  It is just a cartoon if you want not much depth and just constant craziness.  Not my style of cartoon, but it was actually animated well for the style it had.  I know after CN pushes it being "new" they will quickly move it into a death slot of as a Saturday cartoon and forget about it.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Captain Ridiculous on 2017-03-23 14:31:44
I will have to admit, while I hate FLASH animation, they have done a very nice job at it.  They designed the characters well too, and have plenty of unique angles and poses, instead of typical FLASH style... think of Total Drama styled dribble... They are actually hand doing this series.

As for the stories, these are just random cartoons at their simplest form, but they are building on characters from the movie, which I guess is a positive.  I won't hate on it yet until it deserves it.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/pK5F74TTepKyk/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2017-04-04 18:03:02
I saw it. It was okay but far better then I thought it would be. It is still a filler show though.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2017-05-03 22:17:00
Since the Total Drama cartoon series has premiered on Cartoon Network in the past, I will post this news here. 


"On May 3, 2017, Fresh TV producer Christine Thompson and voice actor Christian Potenza revealed in a YouTube video that an "all new Total Drama" is currently in production, which will feature the return of characters from Total Drama Island."

I thought.... are you kidding me?  :-\  Cartoon Network sort of rushed the past season of this show and tried to forget about it quickly, will they pick up this new season, or will this show stay strictly in Canada... probably where it should belong. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2017-05-12 20:33:36
Why do Canadians make such weird shows?
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: NostradamusTheSeer on 2017-05-13 11:30:03
Cheap production costs combined with a diet of raw back bacon and beer that tastes like warm lumberjack's piss.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Ari-Dynamic on 2017-05-23 17:25:51
Cartoon Network had the best bumpers, imo.

Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2017-05-23 18:04:10
They used too.  I know we've talked about this before, but the "city life" bumpers were my fav.  Pretty much all the ones that video has.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Darrin on 2017-05-24 12:42:09
My fav bumpers.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Ari-Dynamic on 2017-05-25 00:29:54
Can't forget Toonami either. XD IIRC, it always aired right around the later afternoon and had stuff like DragonBall Z, Ronin Warriors, and I hink Saint Saiya at some point. Or maybe I'm remembering it wrong.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Darrin on 2017-05-25 13:02:41
Toonami was alright until they ruined it.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2017-05-25 20:32:51
Never a big Toonami fan.  I was never into anime.  I just liked Cartoon Network. :D  I miss the days when it was such a neat channel with cool bumper.  Now it's just meh (for it's bumpers).
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2017-06-27 17:31:18
New episodes of Cartoon Network shows all summer including Teen Titans Go, Clarence, We Bare Bears, Gumball, and Ben 10. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Darrin on 2017-06-28 13:31:35
Yep. Plus a new show later on. I groovy the name of it. I think it is OK KO.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2017-08-02 18:11:29
Watching OK KO Lets be Heroes for the first time right now.

I liked the retro 70s theme song.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Smiles2us on 2017-08-02 18:13:32
Keep me posted on how it is.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2017-08-02 18:14:40
LOVING the 70s soundtrack they use.  It really reminds me so far of old Anime's in many of the silly tropes they use.  Best described as a fun version of Dragonball Z.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2017-08-02 18:15:00
The episode I am watching is, "I am Jethro."  On tv right now.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Smiles2us on 2017-08-02 18:17:50
Interesting. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2017-08-02 18:18:57
It has a unique drawing style with some good smooth animation scenes.  But I need to see more then one episode.  It is like an American parody of anime's.  Music is great thought. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Smiles2us on 2017-08-02 18:19:42
You really seem to like the music. :D I will have to give it a watch. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2017-08-02 18:21:46
Starting to make more sense.  Sort of funny.  So bad guys are across a parking lot from the good guys and they fight each other back and forth.  It's goofy.  First episode so far was good.  8/10.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2017-08-02 18:35:40
I've watched two episode so far.

If you weren’t sure about watching the series, I’d highly recommend it so far. They not only introduce the plot and characters but also feature the best jokes of the first six episodes that have been released so far.

I'm really surprised.  I didn't have high hopes for this, but so far so good.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Smiles2us on 2017-08-02 18:36:51
Oh very cool.  :)
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2017-08-02 18:37:53
They even use anime voice actors for this show.  It's surprisingly good.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Grapefoot on 2017-08-02 22:37:58
I got to watch an episode too.  I was pleasantly surprised.  Saw it a day ago.  I want to see more before I rave about it.  I also really liked the music. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2017-08-03 17:49:59
I need to check this show out.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Silverwing on 2017-09-26 23:20:31
OK KO has been doing really well for Cartoon Network and many people are enjoying it.

But an episode recently came out that had everyone... wonder what their message was.  Here is a humorous take below, but it was clear they were promoting FURRIES in the episode and everyone is wondering why.  People are trying to look deeper into it, see if the shows creators are furries or something... but why did they do a whole episode devoted to this?


And the next big news story from Cartoon Network is an episode that has a character that really looks like Donald Trump, DEPORTING Gumball and his family. 

Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Grapefoot on 2017-10-03 18:09:02
Some new cartoons slated for Cartoon Network in 2018.  First the new series coming out.

UNKITTY SHOW

(https://i0.wp.com/www.brothers-brick.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/U2.jpg?resize=640%2C427&ssl=1)

No specific release date has been announced yet, and it is still unknown whether there will be official LEGO sets based on this show.  Sometime in 2018 most likely, though I don't think anyone asked for a show like this.

APPLE AND ONION

(http://www.rotoscopers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/AppleAndOnion.jpg)

The friendship comedy is created by George Gendi from the The Amazing World of Gumball.  Not sure what to expect yet.

SUMMER CAMP ISLAND

(http://www.rotoscopers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/SummerCamp.jpg)

The series hails from creator Julia Pott (Adventure Time).

CRAIG OF THE CREEK

(http://www.rotoscopers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Craig.jpg)

The adventure series is created by Matt Burnett and Ben Levin, formerly from Steven Universe.


SHOWS YOU FORGOT EXISTED

Mighty Magiswords was picked up for a second season, even though not even on the network right now.

Adventure Time is expected to end in 2018, and not shown on the network right now.  But it is planned for a proper end.

Steven Universe no news, also not shown on the network right now.  So the future is up in the air for this series.

The Powerpuff Girls is still scheduled to continue...

Clarence I think is gone.  No mention of it anywhere.


MOST POPULAR SHOWS ON NETWORK CURRENTLY

(http://www.rotoscopers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Teen-Titans-Go-movie-announced.jpg)

Teen Titans Go! had it's 200th episode and is still a big hit for the network with a new movie coming out sometime in 2018 (http://www.rotoscopers.com/2017/09/25/teen-titans-go-heads-for-the-big-screen-on-july-2018/).  A THEATRICAL MOVIE.  :O

The Amazing World of Gumball is supposed to end, but I am not sure if that will happen given it's huge recent success.  More popular now then when it first started.

We Bare Bears is holding it's own with more to come.

OK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes is a claimed critical hit, but the numbers don't show it.  But it does have a following online for sure.  More seasons to come.

And last but certainly not least, CARTOON NETWORK has revealed this new video celebrating their 25th Anniversary and it is a nice trip down memory lane as well as a bright confident future.

Not a valid youtube URL
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Soda on 2017-10-09 21:08:56
Thanks for sharing all that. :D

There has also been an OK KO episode that had CAPTAIN PLANET in it.  Seems like they were pushing an environmental episode?

There was also a Power Puff Girls episode that came out last month with a FOURTH Power Puff Girl.  It was apparently a huge flop and people called it some politically correct crud.

Not sure if CN is doing this on purpose or not, but they've been making some poor choices lately according to the Youtube community.
Title: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: NostradamusTheSeer on 2017-10-10 03:20:21
They already had a fourth PowerPuff Girl-- the late, lamented Bunny.   Debatedly, Mojo is the true fourth PPG-- the accident that created them also made him a villain, and I must grudgingly admit he looks rather cute in a dress.

(http://k36.kn3.net/taringa/1/6/6/4/3/9/15/bufon616/67D.jpg?253)
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2017-10-10 13:12:04
I forgot Mojo was technically a creation of the Professor.  He created their biggest enemy... well... now he doesn't seem to be all that bad in the reboot.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Silverwing on 2017-11-12 17:03:54
New show called Unikitty is coming out.  Looks horrible.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2017-11-12 23:36:16
It does have the voice talent of Tara Strong and that lady who does Rarity.
Title: Tara Strong and Tabitha St. Germain
Post by: NostradamusTheSeer on 2017-11-14 01:58:29
Y'all realize those two gals have been working together on shows since 1992?  They're not much older than me ... but I tell you, they look a hell of a lot better.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Smiles2us on 2017-11-14 12:11:13
They've been wprking on projects for years. I think its great they do.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Darrin on 2017-11-28 15:48:13
Teen Titans visit their voice actors, including TARA STRONG (Twilight Sparkle and Raven)


It was in the 200th episode.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2018-01-04 15:53:14
THREE big news things for Cartoon Network this week.  After nearly a week of Teen Titans GO schedules nonstop... we have this info below.

The Amazing World of Gumball's 200th is on the way.  That is a huge milestone for any show!

CN's new show Unikitty is premiering.

CN announced a full fighting game being made for the PS4, PC, and Xbox One.  The game is an ''OK KO'' game featuring characters from the show as fighting opponents.

Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Soda on 2018-01-04 21:33:42
Happy for Gumball.  I like that show, it makes me laugh, and it seems to have gotten better with each season.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Silverwing on 2018-01-05 13:59:55
I'm happy for Gumball too.  It deserves more airings then 24hrs of TTG. ;D 

Unikitty looks like junk.  Just explosions and pointless stuff.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: FoxTail on 2018-01-08 11:33:16
Gumball's a funny show and I love the art style.  It's so varied but it just works for them so nicely.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Darrin on 2018-01-18 12:53:21
Has anyone seen the new show Unikitty?
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2018-01-18 14:25:07
No.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2018-01-19 15:04:33
I have not.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Silverwing on 2018-01-19 18:52:10
From the very little I have seen, it hasn't been horrible yet.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Silverwing on 2018-01-20 12:27:36
So when does Gumball end?  Hint in the 200th episode?

Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Rainberry on 2018-01-22 13:34:20
^ Wut?  Thats weird.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Rainberry on 2018-03-03 11:57:05
I was watching this new show this morning called "Apple and Onion" and it has a very strange, dry humor.  Reminded me a bit of Regular Show.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Grapefoot on 2018-03-04 00:32:11
Was it good or too early to tell?
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2018-04-16 22:04:54
APD'S OPINION:

You know what new show I like?  Craig of the Creek.  It reminds me of cartoons from yesteryear back I the 90s like Hey Arnold and Recess.  It even takes a clue from the show Clarence in harkening back to the past and world building.  If you like cartoons of the 90s, I can say that so far, Craig of the creek is a very good and enjoyable show.  It's just kids being kids and it reminds me of how entertained I could be out in nature, just playing with my pals. :)  How even the most simple of environments could make an awesome fort, and how hanging down by the stream could be a whole afternoon of fun. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2018-06-10 13:28:58
The new Cartoon Network Show, "Apple and Onion" is already over after 10 episode.

It concluded this past month (http://cartoonnetwork.wikia.com/wiki/Apple_%26_Onion).
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Wolfwood on 2018-06-10 13:59:11
I didn't like that shows voices or monotone way of doing things. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Silverwing on 2018-06-22 17:59:34
Cartoon Network bringing back ThunderCats for new animated series (http://ew.com/tv/2018/05/18/cartoon-network-thundercats-new-animated-series/).

Cartoon Network wants African's to pitch their kids show ideas (https://www.channel24.co.za/TV/News/cartoon-network-wants-africas-animators-to-pitch-their-kids-show-ideas-20180611).

Cartoon Network theme park set to open in Bali??? Why? (https://sg.news.yahoo.com/cartoon-network-theme-park-set-open-bali-122652576.html)

Cartoon Network-branded Cruise Ship to Set Sail in Late 2018 (http://www.asiaone.com/corporate-news-media-outreach/cartoon-networkbranded-cruise-ship-to-set-sail-in-late-2018).

Cartoon Network just spoiled the end of Steven Universe! (http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/news/a856413/cartoon-network-spoiled-end-steven-universe-fans-mad/)

Looks like Cartoon Network is busy spending it's money on tourist stuff like Nickelodeon did and Disney.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Kiwi on 2018-07-15 20:32:58
Has anyone watched their new "Summer Camp Island" show?
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2018-07-18 14:45:37
I have not.  It doesn't look interesting to me, but I have to give it a good try.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2018-09-03 00:51:01
I don't think this will come as a surprise to anyone... but supposedly Mighty Magiswords has been cancelled.  I don't know how much I trust this article (https://www.regularcapital.com/2018/08/cartoon-network-usa-final-batch-of-mighty-magiswords-episodes-now-on-the-cartoon-network-app/) as it cites no sources and it very vague... but it is spreading that this show is cancelled.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2018-09-07 22:20:04
New show under consideration by Cartoon Network.  This is the pilot.

"Welcome to my Life."

The animation is great and the voice acting is very... real.  Personally it's slower, but I like it. Using real life visuals like Gumball too.

Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Wolfwood on 2018-10-07 14:39:45
You want to know one of the most worthlessly pointless shows on television right now?  Total Dramarama which is from that Canadian Studio and YTV.  It airs on Cartoon Network because of a prior contract they had when Total Drama was somewhat popular as a short term fad.

Total Dramarama follows the same characters... but as babies.  It's horrible, stupid, and the perfect example of a show that never needed to be made.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: 1234 on 2018-10-07 17:47:15
No wayyyyy. :-0

That sounds terrible. Lemme take a look. *takes a look*

Oh my ffff. They really did it. They really made a show about them as toddlers. That's-- wow.

That's too much... XD
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2018-10-07 20:54:07
I haven't watched it, but the ads I see for it are terrible.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Silverwing on 2018-10-12 14:56:21
So I tried to watch an episode.  I got to about the six minutes and just had to turn it off.  It was such a worthless show.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2018-10-15 22:23:53
I am surprised to say this, but the recent "OK KO" crossover episode was good.... in the sense it had TONS of references to CARTOON NETWORK'S cartoon history.  It brought up so many long forgotten characters and CN related things.  I am surprised they did what they did and I really enjoyed the references.  They also did this cool thing using old CN show music and channel music and themes as well as bumpers! If you can catch it on tv or online, I would watch it.

Here is a short snippet.

Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Grapefoot on 2019-06-07 13:25:45
Cartoon Network Announces WE BARE BEARS Movie, Spinoff Series
Article (https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Cartoon-Network-Announces-WE-BARE-BEARS-Movie-Spinoff-Series-20190530)

Cartoon Network is expanding the storytelling for its global hit and Emmy-nominated series, WE BARE BEARS with a new TV movie and spinoff series. Created by two-time Annie Award-winner Daniel Chong, WE BARE BEARS The Movie, is in production and a spinoff focused on the popular baby bear characters is in development at Cartoon Network Studios. Chong is attached as executive producer on both projects.

In WE BARE BEARS The Movie, fans will learn that best bros Grizz, Panda and ICE BEAR have always had each other's backs. When their love of food trucks and internet fame leads to unexpected mayhem, they must go on a wild, hilarious and dangerous adventure to escape a foe that threatens to tear them apart. The movie is slated to premiere in 2020.

The baby bears have amassed a large international fan base after appearing in several episodes of WE BARE BEARS and the untitled spinoff series will explore fresh and fun stories with the show's most beloved characters.


We Bare Bears premiered in 2015 and, since its debut, has earned numerous awards including a BAFTA Children's Award, a Jury Award for Best TV Series at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival and several Annie Awards. Fans around the world, most notably in the APAC region, have embraced the show for its portrayal of Asian Pop culture. The series follows three endearing bear siblings who are also best friends: Grizz (voiced by Eric Edelstein), Panda (voiced by Bobby Moynihan), and ICE BEAR (voiced by Demetri Martin) who lean on one each another while trying to fit in and turn ordinary situations into laugh-out-loud funny moments.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: NostradamusTheSeer on 2019-06-07 16:59:54
You want to know one of the most worthlessly pointless shows on television right now?  Total Dramarama... [It] follows the same characters... but as babies.  It's horrible, stupid, and the perfect example of a show that never needed to be made.

It might have worked with original characters... and if it were made like fifteen, 20 years ago.  Okay, CN, you're selling me a  show about hyperactive, destructive toddlers basically torturing their caregiver, who appears to be a shell-shocked war vet about two days away from a nervous breakdown? Meh. It's cute enough for the basic cable 6-7 A.M. slot, next to fairly inoffensive shows like Baby Looney Tunes, The Wacky World of Tex Avery, and Coconut Freds' Fruit Salad Island, but a big-time network audience demands better-- or, at least, it used to.

See, if the TD folks needed something to fill a time slot and meet contractural obligations, here's my idea: a competition in which dogs must complete in hilariously violent challenges and run the gantlet for a cash prize. And most of the mutts would be parodies of actual Internet "celebrity" pets and canine  versions of celebs, reality TV show stars, and TV characters.  One contestant I had in mind, por ejemplo,  would (ironically) be a nearsighted, dimwitted bulldog caricature of Bubbles from Trailer Park Boys.


It's kind of like the Winchester Dog Show, with high explosives and dropping anvils.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2019-06-16 12:12:37
Word on the street is OK KO has been cancelled after season 3.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2019-07-21 16:00:04
Cartoon Network has been revealing a lot of big things for their network including new shows like the long awaited, "Infinity Train."  The trailer is below.




And sure to give fans a hard on, OK KO has an episode coming up that is a special crossover with Sonic the Hedgehog...



But that isn't all.  CN showed off some new shows like, "Mao Mao Heroes of Pure Heart," "Tig N' Seek," and "Victor and Valentino."  Plus new episodes of "Craig of the Creek," "Teen Titans GO!," and "Summercamp Island." Maybe even more puzzling is, "Apple and Onion" is returning as a show this September. Also they revealed the, "Steven Universe Movie."
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2019-08-11 17:27:47
That Steven Universe Movie coming out in September looks pretty lame and the music is horrible... they adverts are doing a very poor job.
Title: ThunderCats Roar
Post by: LovesSneezingApparently on 2020-01-10 09:03:39
(https://i.imgur.com/sTYWYcM.png)

OH NO IT EXISTS
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2020-01-10 13:47:03
Uhhh... is it any good?  Not comparing it to it's past iteration, but as a standalone show for itself.... is it good?
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: LovesSneezingApparently on 2020-01-11 17:41:36
It’s probably about what everyone was expecting. ‘Bunch of characters with meme faces acting weird. Pretty standard; I don’t know why you’d watch it over any of its contemporaries.

I’ve never watched ThunderCats, but Roar's premiere is obviously spoofing the mythology, so it’s possible the gags are all much more clever than I can realize as a noob. They repeat one joke at least ten times, so somebody was confident that crap was funny.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Kiwi on 2020-01-11 22:04:40
It will get angry people like people were angry about Teen Titans GO!  Except the stunning truth is.... the original Thundercats wasn't good.  It was dry, lacked character, and had no good story. ;)  Just admit it!
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: LovesSneezingApparently on 2020-01-12 15:49:42
I have seen people speak highly of the 2011 reboot. ....Except, it seems, for the way it "ended."
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Darrin on 2020-01-12 17:21:14
Teen Titans GO! hasn't ended yet.


The 2011 Thundercats reboot was pretty good.  It was cancelled far too quickly.  But I know that action cartoons aren't very popular ratings wise.

The original Thundercats (1985-89) wasn't that good in my opinion either.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2020-01-18 16:02:20
ThunderCats Roar is being absolutely lambasted as CN's new low and most hated show.  I think that's extreme... but I haven't watched it yet. 

People always hated on Teen Titan's GO! too, but it wasn't nearly as bad as people said.  It was actually quite self aware of its humor and it was funny to me how they communicated to their fanbase and haters.

So I wonder how this show (ThunderCats Roar) will do?
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Darrin on 2020-01-18 16:15:47
It's pretty awful.  Ruins the characters and Tumblr art style that sucks.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2020-02-08 19:04:40
I didn't know this happened.  Late to the ball game.  That was short-lived.

OK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes: Cancelled, No Season Four for Cartoon Network Series

Article (https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/ok-k-o-lets-be-heroes-cancelled-no-season-four-for-cartoon-network-series/)

It’s a no for OK K.O. Let’s Be Heroes! Gizmodo reports Cartoon Network has cancelled the TV show after three seasons.

The animated series is set in the year 201X and follows the adventures of K.O. and his friends as they work at a hero supply shop. The series debuted in 2017 and premiered its third and final season this July.

During a recent interview with Den of Geek, series creator Ian Jones-Quartey revealed season three will be the last for OK K.O. Let’s Be Heroes!
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2020-02-08 20:32:37
I didn't know that show was cancelled already.  I thought it was decently popular... I guess it wasn't good enough.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Silverwing on 2020-02-20 17:17:13
I've been rewatching the show, Chowder.  It's much better than I remember. 


This show was much better than I remember.  Not sure how they allowed this to pass filters, lol. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Grapefoot on 2020-02-21 13:25:33
^ I agree.  Also Flapjack was a great show too.  Both were at the same time period, but made at the wrong time on Cartoon Network.  This was when CN was doing their stupid live action period.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Captain Ridiculous on 2020-02-23 17:17:58
I'm actually just about to rewatch Chowder and Flapjack. Chowder's first.  This s going to be fun.  It was a weird period for CN because I lost interest in their channel when they started doing CN Live. 

Flapjack and Chowder as a result didn't get the attention they probably deserved and were cancelled early because of that.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2020-02-25 15:17:43
I'm actually just about to rewatch Chowder and Flapjack. Chowder's first.  This s going to be fun.  It was a weird period for CN because I lost interest in their channel when they started doing CN Live. 

Flapjack and Chowder as a result didn't get the attention they probably deserved and were cancelled early because of that.

Exactly right.  It's a shame because they truly didn't get the attention they deserved.  They could have been bigger hits, especially Flapjack.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2020-08-25 17:10:41
Cartoon Network's future possibly in HBO Max and Boomerang?  Sadly it seems they are revealing and releasing all their new shows on their streaming platforms...  This leaves the majority quite upset.

"Between the upcoming releases of Tig N Seek, Book 3 of Infinity Train, Summer Camp Island, and even Close Enough (formerly slated for TBS), I wonder how much stock the powers that be at WarnerMedia are putting into Max as the future home for this new original animated content?

Notice how most if not all of their new output has been slated for the platform as "Max Originals". Cartoon Network still has its designated app (which is of varying quality depending on which mobile OS you prefer), and quite a few former CN originals hosted on Max are additionally still hosted on Hulu as of this post. The network appears to be in a weird transitional limbo, it seems. Granted, I don't have cable and I have no intention of getting it any time in the foreseeable future, so this has no immediate effect on me since I consume the majority of my programming through streaming and/or online anyways.

On a broader scale, it just begs speculation as to what the media landscape in general will look like by the end of this decade. Food for thought."
Dean B. from Toonzone Forum.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2020-08-25 17:11:25
HBO MAX is an awful name for an all-in-one WarnerMedia streaming service.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Silverwing on 2020-11-26 17:15:31
Tiny Toons reboot coming to Cartoon Network and HBO Max

Article (https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/tiny-toons-reboot-coming-to-cartoon-network-and-hbo-max/ar-BB1atXd6) Nov 2020

Tiny Toons Looniversity, a new series featuring the characters from the beloved 1990s animated series Tiny Toon Adventures, is coming to Cartoon Network and HBO Max. Like the original series, the reboot will follow a new generation of cartoon characters — including Babs and Buster Bunny, Plucky Duck, and more — as they attend Acme Looniversity, where they study under the legendary Looney Tunes characters in hopes of becoming "professional toons."

Tiny Toon Adventures originally ran from 1990 t0 1992, a collaboration between Warner Bros. Animation and Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment. The show won several Emmy Awards including two for Outstanding Animated Program.

The new series, which has received a two-season, straight-to-series order, will likewise be produced by Warner Bros. and Amblin, with Spielberg returning as executive producer. This news comes as the studios' other 1990s collaboration, Animaniacs, is about to return with a reboot of its own on Hulu.

“For many kids, Tiny Toons was their introduction to the world of Looney Tunes and, over time, Buster, Babs, Plucky and all the characters grew to be just as beloved by an entirely new generation," Sam Register, president of Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios, said in a statement. "The continuation of our great creative partnership with Amblin Television will bring these characters back for fans of all ages to enjoy.”

Title: Tiny TUNES Expeditions.
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2020-11-27 13:16:05
It would be nice if Animaniacs was also on Cartoon Network so the majority of people could ACTUALLY WATCH IT.

Tiny Toons wasn't as big a success, it only lasted barely two years as a show. So I am a bit confused as to why they are bringing it back.  Don't think there was much of a demand.  I guess they are banking on nostalgia view.  I hope the styling remains similar and doesn't change.  They could draw in a whole new audience of a whole new generation of kids.
Title: Tiny Toon Misadventure!
Post by: NostradamusTheSeer on 2020-11-27 14:46:39
Well, Elmyra is being nixed-- I guess viewers had enough of her twenty years ago. Voice actress Cree Summer has gone on record as saying she's a bit put out  (https://icecreamconvos.com/cree-summer-sad-elmyra-not-included-tiny-toons-reboot/)by not being invited back (unless they throw her a sop by letting her voice Mary Melody, or one of the minor female characters).  Other characters I doubt we'll be seeing again are Arnold the pit bull, (https://tinytoons.fandom.com/wiki/Arnold_the_Pit_Bull) Concord Condor (https://tinytoons.fandom.com/wiki/Concord_Condor), and Remi Bughari (https://tinytoons.fandom.com/wiki/R%C3%A9mi_Bughari).  On the other hand, with Bugs and company busy with their own series (https://looneytunes.fandom.com/wiki/Looney_Tunes_Cartoons), maybe bring in some more obscure, forgotten Looney Tunes as teachers?  Dr. Colonel (https://looneytunes.fandom.com/wiki/File:Tumblr_inline_nywq6lFv9O1sbrjwg_500.png) or Professor G. Bugg (https://looneytunes.fandom.com/wiki/The_Gambling_Bug), anyone...?
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2020-11-28 17:29:27
I'd be glad if Elmyra was gone.  She was truly among my least favorite characters of all time.  I found her voice annoying and grating and I really didn't like her.

I remember Remi but that is "insensitive" now days.  Couldn't care less about Arnold (old joke anyways, The Terminator isn't current anymore ) and Concord Condor was pointless.
Title: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: NostradamusTheSeer on 2020-11-29 07:08:44
  Couldn't care less about Arnold (...The Terminator isn't current anymore)
I was thinking more about the (rather undeserved) reputation of pit bulls, as I noted here (https://psfforum.com/index.php?topic=2727.msg418874#msg418874).  The breed was just coming into its own, and Tom Ruegger has stated that the character was created to capitalize on this. These days, though, if you see a pit bull in the media chances  are it will be given an African-American voice and mannerisms, which, considering restrictive laws and bans on ownership in many areas, carries a very unfortunate implication (https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/UnfortunateImplications/WesternAnimation). Not very "woke" of Hollywood, is it?...

Quote
...Concord Condor was pointless.
Meh, on the whole, no more than Beaky Buzzard (https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/looneytunes/images/3/32/Proto_beaky.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/220?cb=20200126104757)-- and someone remembered the guy fondly enough to use him in one of the new LTC shorts (https://looneytunes.fandom.com/wiki/Buzzard_School).
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: flemishcap on 2020-11-29 13:37:39
I'd be glad if Elmyra was gone.  She was truly among my least favorite characters of all time.  I found her voice annoying and grating and I really didn't like her.

I'm glad I am not the only one, lol!
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Graymist on 2020-11-29 17:05:09
I am enjoying Animainaics but since it isn't on tv, I have to watch it in ways that are not approved of. :P  It sucks to have to watch it online. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: LovesSneezingApparently on 2020-11-29 18:09:59
Tiny Toons reboot coming to Cartoon Network and HBO Max

Thinking about it, I’d be a lot more interested if this was a ‘3rd Generation’ series. As in: Buster and the gang have grown up to become the new Looney Tunes and the show focuses on yet another new set of toons who were spun off from them.
That way you could formulate an original, modern, cast of characters – instead of completely updating and repurposing all the old ones.

Buuut, they could still draw me in if the sneeze mouse is a main character. Maybe introduce his hot foreign mom, whom he takes after...
Title: Re: Tiny TUNES Expeditions.
Post by: Soda on 2020-11-29 22:27:32
It would be nice if Animaniacs was also on Cartoon Network so the majority of people could ACTUALLY WATCH IT.

Yes. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Soda on 2020-11-29 22:28:42
Tiny Toons reboot coming to Cartoon Network and HBO Max

Thinking about it, I’d be a lot more interested if this was a ‘3rd Generation’ series. As in: Buster and the gang have grown up to become the new Looney Tunes and the show focuses on yet another new set of toons who were spun off from them.
That way you could formulate an original, modern, cast of characters – instead of completely updating and repurposing all the old ones.

Buuut, they could still draw me in if the sneeze mouse is a main character. Maybe introduce his hot foreign mom, whom he takes after...

Very interesting and good ideas.  I like your idea, but at the same time, I do want to see the original show come back as-is. 

Like Animaniacs, they came back "as-is" and I wouldn't have wanted them to age up.  But you make a more compelling argument with Tiny Toons.  It would be kind of neat to see that. 
Title: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: NostradamusTheSeer on 2020-11-30 00:02:38
Thinking about it, I’d be a lot more interested if this was a ‘3rd Generation’ series...That way you could formulate an original, modern, cast of characters – instead of completely updating and repurposing all the old ones.

I think you'd be asking too much of the writers and producers... I worry they've been hiding behind nineties nostalgia and using it as an excuse for creative bankruptcy and laziness for years. I mean, if you're creating a whole new set of characters already, why bother hiding it under the Tiny Toon or Animaniacs banner? Just make a whole new series altogether. How hard can it be to come up with fresh ideas?   If I were a cartoon producer, and I went to a Starbucks, tossed my bankroll around, and said I wanted someone to write me a spec script and to make it as "hip-new-cartoon-in-the-style of a nineties-cartoon-that-was-inspired-by-the-cartoons-of-the-thirties-and-forties-but-made-for-modern-'new-tens (https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/UsefulNotes/TheNewTens)'-sensibilities",  I could probably find fifteen or twenty laptop-monkeys who could pound out something vaguely usable, right?    I myself have got an idea here (https://sta.sh/2230dqvpb5ip?edit=1) about a streetwise African-American teen and a sassy cat who solve mysteries, with a whole delightful Sherlock-Holmes-meets-'70s-buddy-cop-comedy-flick feel. Not hard. Scripted, boarded, pencilled and colored, all in under a week. It'd fit right in as a recurring segment on a show like A! 2020, along with "Starbox and (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AywMA18SQ6E) Cindy (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOcU0QTTHs4)" and "The Incredible Gnome in People's Butts Mouths (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJEq2mPrO68)", wouldn't it...?
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Rainberry on 2020-11-30 22:12:02
It seems like every decade or so WB just tries to reboot or bring back their classics... often never being successful.  I wouldn't call Animaniacs a "classic" WB show since I think of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck.  But Animaniacs is diff because it can change to be relevant with the times.  It's much harder to take the classic Bugs Bunny concept and modernize it.  It just isn't going to draw in the numbers (at least we've never seen it do so).

Tiny Toons can adapt too and therefore can be successful.

I loved the newer Looney Tunes Show that was on CN for a short time.  It took classic characters, but made it almost like a sitcom and I really enjoyed it.  Wish it would have been successful.  Same with Mysteries Inc on the Scooby Doo side. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2020-11-30 22:13:29
  Couldn't care less about Arnold (...The Terminator isn't current anymore)
I was thinking more about the (rather undeserved) reputation of pit bulls, as I noted here (https://psfforum.com/index.php?topic=2727.msg418874#msg418874).  The breed was just coming into its own, and Tom Ruegger has stated that the character was created to capitalize on this. These days, though, if you see a pit bull in the media chances  are it will be given an African-American voice and mannerisms, which, considering restrictive laws and bans on ownership in many areas, carries a very unfortunate implication (https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/UnfortunateImplications/WesternAnimation). Not very "woke" of Hollywood, is it?...

Quote
...Concord Condor was pointless.
Meh, on the whole, no more than Beaky Buzzard (https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/looneytunes/images/3/32/Proto_beaky.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/220?cb=20200126104757)-- and someone remembered the guy fondly enough to use him in one of the new LTC shorts (https://looneytunes.fandom.com/wiki/Buzzard_School).

Never knew that about the first one.  Didn't know they tried to improve the image of the dog with that character.  Interesting. 

Also with the Beaky Buzzard thing, also new to me.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Wolfwood on 2021-09-20 14:10:14
Adult Swim aired the last episode of Family Guy on September 18th.  They've aired episodes since they started the show many many years ago.  It was Adult Swim that kept this show going, after it was cancelled originally. I know the show isn't very popular with people anymore, but it is kind of the end of an era for it and the channel it started on.

Disney/FOX now has the rights.

Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Silverwing on 2021-09-30 14:16:12
The Amazing World of Gumball is Getting a Movie and a new series.

Article (https://geektyrant.com/news/the-amazing-world-of-gumball-is-getting-a-movie-and-a-new-series-from-warnermedia)

The Amazing World of Gumball has been a popular series on Cartoon Network and now some new projects have been given the green light by WarnerMedia Kids & Family. The first of these projects is a movie which currently has the working title of The Amazing World of Gumball: The Movie!. This film is set to serve as the conclusion of the original series and the kick off for the second project which is a new series currently referred to as The Amazing World of Gumball: The Series. Sadly, we don’t really know much about the new series other than it coming from Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe like the film and is set to release on HBO Max and Cartoon Network.

Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Soda on 2021-09-30 23:01:57
I liked Gumball, so this is good news!  If they can do it well.
Title: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: NostradamusTheSeer on 2021-10-01 06:02:36

So are they going to address that that bizarre cliffhanger from the final episode (https://theamazingworldofgumball.fandom.com/wiki/The_Inquisition)?  I mean, you can't have reality overwrite itself and then collapse into a screaming void and not address it.  :nervoussmile:
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Silverwing on 2021-10-01 17:47:46

So are they going to address that that bizarre cliffhanger from the final episode (https://theamazingworldofgumball.fandom.com/wiki/The_Inquisition)?  I mean, you can't have reality overwrite itself and then collapse into a screaming void and not address it.  :nervoussmile:

But... they did. ;D
Title: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: NostradamusTheSeer on 2021-10-02 05:43:28
Well, good.  I mean,  they could have easily (bleep)ed us on this deal.  Remember Sledge Hammer's big season one finale and  the cheap-ass way they resolved it at start of season two (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sledge_Hammer!#Ratings_and_second_season)?

[crickets; shrugs, confused looks and murmurs of "Huh?" and "Wuzzat?"]

I forget sometimes the average age of my audience....    ::)
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2021-10-02 17:53:13
Am I supposed to be the guy who stands up and claps for that?  ^  No?  No.... okay...
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Captain Ridiculous on 2021-10-03 16:25:46
I hope they don't screw it up.  It doesn't sound like the show's original creator is coming back for this.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Silverwing on 2021-10-04 16:34:07
Gumball was in my opinion one of the better shows to come from CN out of the last decade.  It ran a fine line though.  I didn't want it to become TOO self-aware and sometimes it got too close, but never surpassed.  The show became so different from how it first started.
Title: Uni-turd
Post by: NostradamusTheSeer on 2021-11-17 17:46:26
Has anyone seen the new show Unikitty?
Just discovered it--better late than never, I suppose.  Is Grey DeLisle-Griffin deliberately trying to evoke a Tara Strong feel with U.K.'s voice? Was Strong offered the part first but turned it down, ya think? So the   core concept is... they're living Legos?  Weird.  Well, no stranger than a show geared to market Technicolor plastic ponies with real (nylon) hair, I suppose....

Edit: Never mind, that is Tara.  Griffin voices Puppycorn.  My mistake. But they could have easily swapped roles, and who would know...?    [think]
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2021-11-17 21:44:26
Was Strong offered the part first but turned it down, ya think? So the   core concept is... they're living Legos? 

Tara Strong was the voice of Unikitty in the US version.  Not sure why they would reduce this in "UK English."  That's kind of weird. 

It wasn't a very enjoyable cartoon either.  Didn't last long for that very reason.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Silverwing on 2022-07-18 16:54:59
:o  Craig is coming back to make a Powerpuff Girls Reboot.  Also a Foster's Home Reboot... but that one isn't as promising for reasons in video.

Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2022-07-20 14:22:46
Shame about Foster's bing a child's show now... but it makes sense.  I can see a successful brand around that including tons of merchandise of imaginary friends.

Less excited for PPG.  I was never a big fan of them to begin with.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2022-07-23 00:01:00
Interested to see what happens.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2022-08-03 20:59:28
CN has become too woke.  I'm losing interest in them.

So is Nickelodeon for that matter... but I already lost interest in them years ago.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2022-08-05 21:56:15
HBO Max will be ending soon...

Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2022-12-08 15:25:08
With the cancellation of tons of Cartoon Network shows including Craig of the Creek, and many others, it has been concerning.  But now we know what Cartoon Network's goal is.  Not a kids channel... but going back to an "ANIMATION CHANNEL."  The average age watching the channel is around 29, so it's considerably older than say Nickelodeon or Disney.

Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2022-12-09 19:41:17
Welp... I'll believe it when I see it.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2022-12-14 14:34:53
^ Same.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2022-12-14 14:35:32
Cartoon Network is streaming non-stop all their classic shows this month and playing Christmas specials.  Very nice to see and get some nostalgia!  All HD quality too!

Title: He also did that "House of Cosbys" thing; look it up
Post by: NostradamusTheSeer on 2023-01-27 17:15:00
Technically, it's Adult Swim news, but here goes:

Justin Roilland, twisted genius behind Rick and Morty, Solar Opposites, and Hot Streets, ousted after domestic violence charges surface; tells Adult Swim and Hulu they can "lick, lick, lick my [bleep]s (https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/25/rick-and-morty-justin-roiland-out-adult-swim-hulu.html)"

Gawd-dangit, it's Jim Cummings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Jim_Cummings) all over again.  The Hashtag-MeToo movement is getting way too powerful. They've been too big for their britches since they took out Weinstein and Epstein, and they've begin branching out from sexual misconduct in the workplace to creators' home lives. I really don't think domestic abuse should fall under the pervy purview of a bunch of shrieking harridans led by a failed Presidential candidate (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillary_Clinton) and a mediocre cable network TV actress whose been outed as a fool and a hypocrite (https://www.hollywoodintoto.com/alyssa-milano-metoo-hypocrisy-biden-media/).
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2023-01-27 20:59:59
Wow, what an idiot Roilland is.  I mean I knew he was before, but he takes it to a whole new level when he is a jerk to the companies that made him successful too.  It was his own actions that got him fired, not them firing him for now reason.

Domestic disputes and abuses (depending on situation) is not up usually something people get fired for, mainly because companies don't figure it out.  I'm not too sure how I feel about this one.  Obviously it's easy to say he shouldn't be abusing someone, but there are two sides to every story.

I'm just happy this jerk won't be making trash on tv anymore.... for a little while.
Title: Re: He also did that "House of Cosbys" thing; look it up
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2023-01-27 21:00:40
Gawd-dangit, it's Jim Cummings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Jim_Cummings) all over again. 

Wait, what happened?  I didn't know something happened to Cummings? The link you lead to didn't say anything.

Edit: Found it.  There isn't much evidence for it and followup articles seem to show no outcome.

https://people.com/crime/winnie-the-pooh-voice-actor-jim-cummings/

But I did further digging.

The allegations against Jim Cummings have been cleared. It appears it was false all along.

https://wdwnt.com/2019/05/update-despite-mutual-restraining-orders-issued-for-jim-cummings-and-ex-wife-voice-actor-claims-allegations-were-false/
Title: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: NostradamusTheSeer on 2023-01-27 23:33:47
Untrue or not, the damage has been done... Cummings has lost several  plum gigs (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Cummings_filmography)--including Taz (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Looney_Tunes_Cartoons#Voice_cast) and The Big Bad Wolf (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Bad_Wolf#TV_series_appearances)--since the charges broke in 2018.

I mean, not to make light of domestic abuse, mind, but should we all live in fear of losing our career because of one dumb mistake? It's real easy to say that some rich, spoiled, indulgent celebrity d-bag deserves it, sure, but what about the millennial grocery store stockboy who made a dumb racist  joke on Twitter, or the secretary who got a little too into the red wine after work and posted a snap showing off her bare left yabbo on Facebook, or the assembly line worker who had the cops called to his house after he punches his unemployed layabout brother in the face for swiping the cash he was saving to take the kids to the water park this summer and then blowing it all at the dog track? Your personal life is your personal life, and as long as you can keep it separate from your work life, whether your job  is producing cartoons or putting plastic widgets on thingumbobs at the doohickey factory, so should an employer.   
Title: Rick & Morty Got Rick Roll'd
Post by: RainySunshine on 2023-01-28 00:07:50
Should we all live in fear of losing our career because of one dumb mistake?

To answer that simply.  No.  No you should not.  But these corporations all follow woke practices now and try to look great in the eyes of the woke leftists.  They have grown in numbers over the past decade exponentially.

It's weird how corporations went from being the left's worst enemy in the 90's and 2000s, to now being embraced and controlled by them.  It seems like nearly every major company is run by a leftwing CEO's or follows leftwing practices and shoveling money to the Democrats.

I don't know how I shifted the convo, but yeah.  No you shouldn't lose your job for personal issues.  But at the same time, it depends what kind of abuse he did.  I can understand if it's truly abhorrent to fire him.  But in many circumstances no.  It's horrible how everything is 'known' by the masses now days.  There is no privacy.
Title: All together, PSF'ers: "If we only knew then what we know now..."
Post by: NostradamusTheSeer on 2023-03-07 14:22:35
I suppose we should have figured out something wasn't quite right about Justin Roiland (https://psfforum.com/index.php?topic=529.msg26223#msg26223). Fair warning: adult content; sick twisted stuff ahead, you may need a change of underwear, etc.


Looking back, there were quite a few red flags on his behavior going all the way back to 2017, but they were largely ignored or dismissed.


His writing partner and now sole R 'n' M show-runner, Dan Harmon, has his own closet full enough to staff a thirteen-episode reboot of The Skeleton Dance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOGhAV-84iI&list=PLTC5PFzUSkTXT96PCQVaQmuW7ui0uFjNP&index=29) for Netflix, from what I'm reading. He's the same guy whose creepy, bizarre behavior got him fired from his series Community, then quietly rehired two years later when ratings dipped alarmingly--a move equivalent to leading a mutiny at sea, then once the food stores are depleted, most of the crew has jumped ship, and there's a breach in the hull taking on water, putting the ousted captain back in command of the vessel... and the only lesson he seemed to take from all that is "Couldn't do it without me, huh?", because the behavior that was so troubling to begin with was never really addressed or mitigated, aside from a smarmy self-diagnosis of autism (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Harmon#Personal_life), based on research online, which he did probably in all the time it takes to microwave a hot dog.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2023-03-07 19:27:10
Not to be that guy but I certainly didn't ignore the red flags.  I caught on pretty quickly after watching the first few episodes of R&M that this wasn't good content and the people who wrote it were pretty screwed up in the membrane.  Violence for the sake of violence is not good.  Constant pointless swearing.  Some of the topics were pretty screwed up. 

Nice you provided evidence for stuff here, Nostra.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2023-05-20 00:11:47
Well this is a concerning sign on top of NO new shows this year.

Adult Swim Will Reportedly Get Even More Of Cartoon Network's Time (https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/adult-swim-will-reportedly-get-even-more-of-cartoon-networks-time-and-i-feel-like-my-childhood-is-dying/ar-AA1bnxwt)

The Discovery merger is showing that Discovery is putting more effort into Adult Swim than Cartoon Network.

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Since we are on the subject of Adult Swim, their big new show has premiered as well.  A new production by Genndy Tartakovsky called, "Unicorn: Warriors Eternal."


First episode is up on Youtube. Otherwise Watch new episodes of Unicorn: Warriors Eternal every Thursday at midnight. Replays Fridays at 7pm and Saturday at midnight.

Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2023-05-20 16:03:51
Well, well.... well.  Do we sound the alarm bells?
Title: Fionna and Cake
Post by: Silverwing on 2023-07-23 22:13:12
Technically a Cartoon Network property, but going to HBO Max.  :-\

Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2023-07-24 12:42:10
^ Huh.  I wonder if people will still connect with it, all these years later.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Blurr on 2023-07-24 12:43:25
Only time will tell
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: FoxTail on 2023-07-24 13:10:13
I remember when the Fionna and Cake episode came out, I loved it then.  This will allow them to build on the story-telling of Adventure Time.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Grapefoot on 2023-09-26 00:12:07
Cartoon Network continues to shrink under new corporate leadership.  The hours are being cute for more Toonami and Adult Swim.  Adult Swim will start at 5pm.  That is nuts. 
Title: Plus, as per her book, as little girls she used her lil' sister as a puppet.
Post by: NostradamusTheSeer on 2023-09-26 15:09:01
They're leaning heavily on nineties nostalgia.  Most of the cartoons from five to seven are the ones I loved back when I was in college: Ed, Edd, and Eddy, Dexter's Lab, Courage the Cowardly Dog, and The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy. What, no Cow and Chicken?

So Fiona and Cake are now characters who exist outside of the Ice King's deranged fanfic?  I did see Simon Petrikov in the ads... hoping Tom Kenny will return to the role. If Betty Groff returns, will Lena Dunham reprise the character,  or has she fallen out of favor after some of her weird behavior?

(https://www.advocate.com/sites/advocate.com/files/2017/04/26/_lena-dunhamx750.jpg)

No relation to ventriloquist Jeff Dunham, but her face does look kinda like she was carved out of a hunk of wood....
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2023-09-27 00:18:46
^ I have no idea what is going to happen with that Fiona and Cake show.

Reportedly Cartoon Network is going to rely heavily on their old shows with new blocks playing shows from the 90s and 2000s since they have not many new shows in the works.  One or two is it.
Title: Re: Fionna and Cake
Post by: Yourtourguidefortoday on 2023-09-27 21:19:14
Technically a Cartoon Network property, but going to HBO Max.  :-\


I think I maybe getting into this one  ^-^
Title: Re: Fionna and Cake
Post by: Sniffles on 2023-09-27 23:48:06
I think I maybe getting into this one  ^-^

How is it? :)
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2023-09-28 12:43:33
^ I have no idea what is going to happen with that Fiona and Cake show.

Reportedly Cartoon Network is going to rely heavily on their old shows with new blocks playing shows from the 90s and 2000s since they have not many new shows in the works.  One or two is it.

Yeah a lot of changes going on, and much of what you said has already been implemented.  A lot of their upcoming shows got cancelled in the merger and the remaining few got shuffled to streaming services, which also seem to be struggling, but they keep throwing money at them.  Go figure.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2023-12-22 16:49:23
Warner and Paramount are in talks to merge.

That means Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon would be one.... Plus many other things.  Quick video explanation below.

Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Silverwing on 2023-12-23 00:08:49
Well that would be weird.  Two comeptitors would be one, and likely they would shut down one and merge them. Saving money is the name of the game.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Captain Ridiculous on 2023-12-24 17:48:19
This would not be something I want to see happen. 
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Rainberry on 2023-12-28 00:19:52
Or they might both stick around....

But if they were gonna shut one down, it would probably be Cartoon Network.  It has continued to decline, despite being more innovate the past decade.  Viewership gets less and less.  It has even been blocked on basic cable for most people now...
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2023-12-28 01:21:10
I never understood why CN struggled compared to the Disney Channel and Nickelodeon.  I would argue it had better shows most of time.   Nick and CN were neck and neck in quality shows in the late 90s and into the 2000s though, but after Spongebob, Nick fell off.  Disney was never even close, though they might be having their best time now since Gravity Falls.

Cartoon Network isn't basic cable anymore?  It's a special package?  That's gonna hurt if true. (Edit it is true, happened a few years ago 2021: "Xfinity TV Update: Effective April 13, 2021, Cartoon Network will no longer be available on Expanded Basic or Kids & Family. It will be available on Digital Preferred. (https://forums.xfinity.com/conversations/channels-and-programming/cartoon-network/60334b6dc5375f08cd6ec48b)" HBO had their way and demanded a premium for it.... so more money if you want to watch Cartoon Network.  It's like they are trying to run it into the ground.) 

^ Actually who knows?  With the merger coming up, if CN is struggling (they helped caused it) it could be a reason for them to ditch it. Most CN, TBS, TNT, TruTv content is already on or moving to HBO Max....  They also keep cancelling new shows for CN.
Title: Streaming Sucks Cable
Post by: Grapefoot on 2024-01-06 02:30:32
Cartoon Network keeps getting harder to find for people with cable as they keep making it a more "premium" network to get.  Means more coin to get.  I am sure this is some stupid attempt to have people simply by Max streaming service.

Soon people will realize that streaming services cost more than cable over did, just to get the same shows they used to get on cable.  It's so ridiculous we are going through this streaming service and cable cutting era right now.  Streaming services will eventually merge and prices will just keep going up.  More and more streaming services will keep adding advertisements defeating the purpose of 'ad free streaming.'  You won't even be able to tell the difference between streaming or cable in the future because they will all be overpriced and loaded with advertisements.

The only boon with streaming right now is you can watch what you want when you want.  No tv schedule to follow.  But cable services have added this feature to many shows for over a decade now with 'on demand' shows you can watch for free.

/rant over.
Title: Re: Cartoon Network Discussion
Post by: Wolfwood on 2024-01-07 16:57:43
^ All this.  Yes.