Cartoons (Official Thread)

[Justin_stacy]

I thought we needed a place to discuss cartoons, stop-motion animation, Cgi and animes (though that sub group already has its own thread I think).

[Justin_stacy]

'Robot Chicken' crew sets new series
Adult Swim to launch stop-motion 'Titan' in September
By Nellie Andreeva

May 6, 2009, 11:00 PM ET

Seth Green (Getty Images photo)

Adult Swim is looking to clone the success of its highest-rated show, "Robot Chicken," with "Titan Maximum," a new comedy series from the creative team behind "Robot" that shares DNA with its predecessor: It too is a stop-motion animation series about robots.

"Titan," which will launch in September with an initial order of nine episodes, was created by "Robot" co-head writer/producer Tom Root and co-creator/exec producer Matthew Senreich.

"Robot" co-creator/exec producer Seth Green will voice the show's villain and exec produce with Root and Senreich.

The voice cast of the series also includes "Robot" players Breckin Meyer as Titan Maximum, Rachael Leigh Cook, Dan Milano and Eden Espinosa.

"Titan" is set 100 years in the future, when Saturn's moon Titan is defended by an elite squadron of young, brash pilots whose spaceships combine to form the giant robot Titan Maximum. Because of budget cuts, the team has been disbanded but must hastily reassemble when a former team member turns rogue and tries to conquer the solar system.

With "Titan," the creators pay homage to the 1980s Japanese animated cartoons.

"There were always teams of extraordinary young people with the fate of the universe in their hands," Root said. "In reality, that would end terribly. The last thing you want when giant monsters attack is a bunch of teenagers in charge of defending you. 'Titan Maximum' is about what would really happen if a team of idiot kids was in charge of a 6-story-tall robot."

Unlike "Robot Chicken," which is a sketch series, "Titan" has a permanent set of characters and continuous story lines.

Adult Swim brass liked that about the new show. "We also really liked the idea of taking a classic Japanese-style anime-fighting-robot scenario and doing a comic take on it," vp production Keith Crofford said.

"Titan" is produced by Green and Senreich's Stoopid Monkey Prods. and ShadowMachine Films, whose Alex Bulkley and Corey Campodonico will serve as producers.

Root will lead the writing staff, which includes Senreich and comic book writers Geoff Johns of DC Comics and Zeb Wells of Marvel Comics. Chris McKay will direct, and Eric Blyler will be co-producer.

source (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3i7908e745d3e66eba12f8881a4b4c963c )

[Justin_stacy]

Here's a treaser for the Mike Judge cartoon the Goode Family, which is basically a reverse King of the Hill.

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the show looks to have potential, but ABC has not show to pair with it. Starts May 27 at 8pm with back to back episodes.

[starseed]

My favorite cartoons of all time will always run in this order: Batman, Gargoyles, and X-Men.

[coryatlarge]

Here's a treaser for the Mike Judge cartoon the Goode Family, which is basically a reverse King of the Hill.

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the show looks to have potential, but ABC has not show to pair with it. Starts May 27 at 8pm with back to back episodes.
hmm this looks interesting... i'll give it a try.

also does anybody watch The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack? i love that show

[Justin_stacy]

Season one and two of Rugrats is coming to dvd through Amazon.com (http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Rugrats-Season-1-and-Season-2-box-art/11842).

They did this with Doug last year, which I've been meaning to order.

[billyboatkid]

Love Robot Chicken. Interested in the new show by Seth.

I love cartoons. Sometimes I feel stupid for still watching them. Oh well.

I love the old school Merry Melodies. Those where the best. I really like the Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack. Pretty random.

[Justin_stacy]

I love cartoons. Sometimes I feel stupid for still watching them. Oh well.
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fuck that, I love'em more today than I did when I was kid. hell I've He-Man on DVD!!!!!

[Justin_stacy]

Anyone else a fan of Code Monkeys? I don't have G4TV so I've gotta catch this on DVD....but with the exception of Robot Chicken this is probably the most original recent cartoons I've seen.

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[Justin_stacy]

Explaination teaser for the Cleveland Show.

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[Justin_stacy]

Simpsons' season 12 dvd announced with The Comic Book (http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Simpsons-Season-12/11928) guy on the cover.

No word yet if the packaging is gonna be the same crappy eco-nut stuff like the last one. Hopefully they listened to fan complaints....

[coryatlarge]

Simpsons' season 12 dvd announced with The Comic Book (http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Simpsons-Season-12/11928) guy on the cover.

No word yet if the packaging is gonna be the same crappy eco-nut stuff like the last one. Hopefully they listened to fan complaints....
what was the eco stuff? i only have the first 5 seasons but i assume its something similar to the futurama movies packaging?

[Justin_stacy]

what was the eco stuff? i only have the first 5 seasons but i assume its something similar to the futurama movies packaging?

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Simpsons-Season-11-Box-Art/10740

[coryatlarge]

oh wow. it looks like the 12th season is different from the outside at least hehe.

[Justin_stacy]

New cartoon on TBS

TBS Greenlights New Animated Series 'Neighbors From Hell'
News - Press Releases
Adding a devilish touch to its line-up, TBS has greenlit the half-hour animated series "Neighbors From Hell", which comes to the network from Fox TV Animation ("Family Guy"), DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. and Jeffrey Katzenberg ("Shrek").

Pam Brady ("South Park"), who wrote the pilot episode, and Mireille Soria ("Madagascar") will serve as executive producers. TBS has ordered 10 episodes of the series, marking the network's first foray into original primetime animation.
"Neighbors From Hell" centers on the Hellmans, a typical, all-American suburban family, with Balthazor; his wife, Tina; their two children, Mandy and Josh; and their dog, Pazuzu. The only thing that distinguishes them from the rest of the folks in the neighborhood is that the Hellmans happen to be from Hell. They have been sent to Earth to pose as normal suburbanites with a mission to keep humans from finding their way to Hell. Their task is made all the more complicated by Balthazor's growing affection for humans and their odd but endearing qualities.

"Jeffrey Katzenberg, Pam Brady and Mireille Soria are three of the premier talents working in the animation business today, and Fox TV Animation is a giant in the realm of primetime animation," said Michael Wright, executive vice president, head of programming, for TBS, TNT and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). "We believe hit television always begins with bringing the right talent to a project. With Pam Brady's funny and sharp comedic voice, Jeffrey's one-of-a-kind experience and skill and Fox TV Animation's production smarts, we're starting with an ideal foundation. We know they'll make "Neighbors From Hell" a perfect complement to TBS's comedy lineup."

"By depicting everyday American life as seen through the eyes of Balthazor and his family, "Neighbors From Hell" puts a fish-out-of-water twist on the suburban comedy genre," said Katzenberg. "We're proud that this unique series will serve as TBS's first venture into original primetime animation."

[ThePartialGlow]

I still watch/collect cartoons for nostalgic reasons and so that I can have them for my kids someday. I've got on DVD or VHS:

Talespin
Ducktales
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
He-Man
Fraggle Rock
King of the Hill
Family Guy
Simpsons
Heathcliff
Noozles (haha, goodwill VHS)
Teddy Ruxpin (goodwill VHS again)

[MADSTA]

I love cartoons.
http://img1.liveinternet.ru/images/attach/b/3/4/3/4003262_6teenib9.jpg
http://moreno91.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/weekenders2.jpg
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/photopost/data/814/undergrads.jpg
http://ca.geocities.com/hopedreamer@rogers.com/recess.gif
http://cplteenz.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/robotcx.jpg
http://www.simpsonstrivia.com.ar/simpsons-photos/wallpapers/simpsons-family.jpg

[Justin_stacy]

I still watch/collect cartoons for nostalgic reasons and so that I can have them for my kids someday. I've got on DVD or VHS:

Talespin
Ducktales
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
He-Man
Fraggle Rock
King of the Hill
Family Guy
Simpsons
Heathcliff
Noozles (haha, goodwill VHS)
Teddy Ruxpin (goodwill VHS again)

At christmas Best Buy had all the seasons of Masters of the Universe and The New Adventures of He-man for $10 each. Its more episodes then I can watch but its cool as hell to have.

[Justin_stacy]

well that new cartoon on MTV, DJ & The Fro, sucked. I was hoping it would be a revitalizing of a somewhat proud cartoon history with the channel, but yuck. It'll be gone fast.

[Charles777]

http://epguides.com/CowandChicken/cast.jpg

[SilenceBrokenTT]

Found an amazing torrent of just about every single Disney cartoon produced. Came out to like 32GB worth of all the classics. Love it.

[WakingTheMisery]

This thread interests me.

[itsmesean0630]

I downloaded every episode of Johnny Bravo. Pretty excited about that.

[Justin_stacy]

This thread interests me.

I was hoping to start something where could talk about older/newer cartoons and DVD releases, but I can't find many people interested.

[Justin_stacy]

Monster Force (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monster_force) a short lived cartoon from the 90's based off the Universal monsters is coming to dvd Sept 15 (http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Monster-Force-Volume-1/12150). The company is being dicks and release the 13 episode series in two parts, but its still cool to see it being released. There's was also a neat toy series to tie in with this, for those interested.

http://www.tvshowsondvd.net/graphics/news3/MonsterParty_V1.jpg

[WakingTheMisery]

Did those X-Men dvds ever get a release?

[carramrod2005]

Doug!
http://psc.disney.go.com/abcnetworks/toondisney/printables/doug/posters/quailman.jpg

[Wait_For_It]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/47/Pinky_and_the_Brain_vol1.jpg

http://www3.telus.net/greenfish/animaniacs/Animaniacs.JPG
I love cartoons.

[Indoor Living]

Explaination teaser for the Cleveland Show.

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What's everybody's opinion on this? I'm not too excited. I don't think McFarlane can keep all three funny.

[bradsonemanband]

my favorite cartoon is, of course, the original TMNT!

and side note: i have the whole Doug series on dvd.

[starseed]

Well considering that American Dad was never funny and in fact sucks, I'm not holding out hope for this.

[bradsonemanband]

Teddy Ruxpin (goodwill VHS again)

dude! i used to have the original Teddy Ruxpin and Grubby toys that talk to each other. bam!

[a speedo model]

Anyone remember the cartoon Back to the Future series? Got that shit off IOffer.

[bradsonemanband]

Anyone remember the cartoon Back to the Future series? Got that shit off IOffer.

haha yeah i remember that.

anyone remember the Bill & Ted cartoon?

[starseed]

Anyone remember the Where's Waldo cartoon?

[envytheliving]

I love cartoons.
http://img1.liveinternet.ru/images/attach/b/3/4/3/4003262_6teenib9.jpg
http://moreno91.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/weekenders2.jpg


I love those shows. I can't believe the Weekenders still isn't on DVD. People have been trying to get it released on DVD for a while.

[Charles777]

http://www.freewebs.com/neo_masaki/freakazoid.gif

[bradsonemanband]

anyone remember "The Tick"? i personally hated that show, but i thought he looked cool. ha

[Justin_stacy]

Did those X-Men dvds ever get a release?

Found this today on TVShowsondvd.com.

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/X-Men-Volumes-3-and-4/12148

[Justin_stacy]

Well considering that American Dad was never funny and in fact sucks, I'm not holding out hope for this.

you're nuts, American Dad's been more consistant than Family Guy since it returned.

[WakingTheMisery]

Found this today on TVShowsondvd.com.

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/X-Men-Volumes-3-and-4/12148

Apocalypse, do want.

edit: And they are only $24 a pop!

[starseed]

you're nuts, American Dad's been more consistant than Family Guy since it returned.

Consistently bad. I never liked that show. It was supposed to be a way to backdoor Family Guy back on the air and it feels like it in every way, especially since Family Guy came back on the air at the same time and so all the best jokes went to Family Guy. I admit I haven't watched the show past the first season, so it might have improved since then, but I never felt I had a good reason to watch beyond that.

[Justin_stacy]

Consistently bad. I never liked that show. It was supposed to be a way to backdoor Family Guy back on the air and it feels like it in every way, especially since Family Guy came back on the air at the same time and so all the best jokes went to Family Guy. I admit I haven't watched the show past the first season, so it might have improved since then, but I never felt I had a good reason to watch beyond that.

consistently bad, yet you've only witnessed one season? Excuse me if that ain't a little bit suspicious.

I'm no big McFarlane fan, the guys an ego maniac. But American Dad, when its written in a satirical manner, is a very strong and funny show....much better than anything Family Guy's produced since its return in 2005. I don't watch it on a weekly basis, but on DVD its one of my favorites.

[starseed]

Maybe I will give it another chance, but I didn't really find anything about it all that funny. But then again you didn't like Family Guy upon its return, and yet I loved it. So we might be looking at a conflict of interest here.

[derekmoyer4]

i must say that cow and chicken was amazing. and i still watch it on the internet at times.

[WhoSaidThat?]

http://www.kiwimagonline.com/bookclub/reviews/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/powerpuff-girls-092.jpg?

[jwicklun]

Maybe I will give it another chance, but I didn't really find anything about it all that funny. But then again you didn't like Family Guy upon its return, and yet I loved it. So we might be looking at a conflict of interest here.
the return of family guy ruined famiy guy for me. most of the jokes are extremly out of place and awkward, and the story lines feel unoriginal and rushed. Plus it feels Seth is pushing his political preferences on every episode making it a pain to watch. I try to give every new episode a chance, but its always a let down to the classic family guy. it has its moments, but now the series is just a glorified manitee joke.

[starseed]

It's strange that you'd say that since I'd imagine his political preferences would be more prevalent in American Dad.

[jwicklun]

It's strange that you'd say that since I'd imagine his political preferences would be more prevalent in American Dad.
American Dad is more of a satire, while Family Guy usually demonstrates Seth's position on certain topics. I dunno why the decline in quality, maybe they lost most of the old writers before it was cancelled.

[Justin_stacy]

Seth's ego and taking on too many projects explain's Family Guy's decline.

[jwicklun]

Seth's ego and taking on too many projects explain's Family Guy's decline.
your exploding head is very distracting. I also think he's gone overboard over the random jokes. Before it was funny, but now they are awkwardly placed and just do not seem clever, just stupid. Plus they beat the "lets hate on Meg" joke to death. I also hated the writers turning Stewie gay instead of the evil genious. As well Peter's increase in stupidity and Brian's sudden need to be an activist like Lisa from the Simpsons.

[Justin_stacy]

your exploding head is very distracting. I also think he's gone overboard over the random jokes. Before it was funny, but now they are awkwardly placed and just do not seem clever, just stupid. Plus they beat the "lets hate on Meg" joke to death. I also hated the writers turning Stewie gay instead of the evil genious. As well Peter's increase in stupidity and Brian's sudden need to be an activist like Lisa from the Simpsons.

....it all comes back to what i think is the writting staff's and its chief creater's overconfidence in their ability to write comedy. Who on earth could of found that bird is the word bit funny? And yet Seth spoke/sung it, and someone drew it. So there is obviously a disconnection between the staff of this show and the reality of the product they are putting out.

[jwicklun]

....it all comes back to what i think is the writting staff's and its chief creater's overconfidence in their ability to write comedy. Who on earth could of found that bird is the word bit funny? And yet Seth spoke/sung it, and someone drew it. So there is obviously a disconnection between the staff of this show and the reality of the product they are putting out.
which is why sundays are going to suck now. 3 seth macfarlane cartoons and the simpsons. at least futurama is back, and I know the writing istaff is completely untouched.

[Justin_stacy]

which is why sundays are going to suck now. 3 seth macfarlane cartoons and the simpsons. at least futurama is back, and I know the writing istaff is completely untouched.

ya I can't take the Simpson's anymore. And I perfer to watch American Dad on dvd rather than 'live'. So Fox's Animation-domination night is pretty much dead for me.

[Wait_For_It]

http://www.kiwimagonline.com/bookclub/reviews/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/powerpuff-girls-092.jpg?
<3

[jwicklun]

ya I can't take the Simpson's anymore. And I perfer to watch American Dad on dvd rather than 'live'. So Fox's Animation-domination night is pretty much dead for me.
King of the Hill was such a great show. I can't believe its getting cancelled for this crap.

[starseed]

I'm gonna throw out there that I never liked King Of The Hill either. And I watched more than one season of that so I feel I'm on firmer ground. Only episode I remember really enjoying was the one where I think Dale thought he was some kind of jungle creature or something.

[Justin_stacy]

Speaking of Family Guy here's a review of the new volume DVD. I was a little surprised to find that there are uncut options for each episodes. http://www.sitcomsonline.com/familyguyvolume7dvdreview.html

[Thomas Balkcom]

I am a pretty big fan of King of the Hill as well

[Justin_stacy]

http://www.tvshowsondvd.net/graphics/news3/Futurama_BenderHeadSet.jpg

Futurama completely series Bender Head.

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Futurama-Bender-Head-Complete-Collection/12172

[CstSnow]

These are ones that I have picked up on DVD recently and have been watching pretty heavily. The first two are way underrated

http://www.tvshowsondvd.net/graphics/news3/HomeMovies_S3.jpg

http://www.lucasstyle.com/MHCH/images/MissionHill_Complete.jpg

http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/bestselling-movies-2006/1390-1.jpg

http://www.ultimatedisney.com/images/g-i/gummibearsv1-cov.jpg

[Thomas Balkcom]

Mission Hill was great, how is that Disney Rarities thing?

[jwicklun]

I'm gonna throw out there that I never liked King Of The Hill either. And I watched more than one season of that so I feel I'm on firmer ground. Only episode I remember really enjoying was the one where I think Dale thought he was some kind of jungle creature or something.
the humor is very suttle in King of the Hill. i can understand why it was cancelled, but i'm glad it lasted so long. really the new family guy, but not King of the Hill? the writing in king of the hill is far more dominate than the new family guy.

[starseed]

I just didn't really think it was funny. A lot of the characters in that show annoyed me. In fact, if they remove half the cast from that show it would be a lot more enjoyable to me. I like Family Guy mostly for all the references, honestly. I'm not really looking for top notch writing quality in these shows to begin with though.

[Justin_stacy]

simpsons season 12 press release.

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Simpsons-Season-12-Press-Release/12207

http://www.tvshowsondvd.net/graphics/news3/Simpsons_S12-LmtdEdPkg.jpg

[coryatlarge]

http://www.tvshowsondvd.net/graphics/news3/Futurama_BenderHeadSet.jpg

Futurama completely series Bender Head.

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Futurama-Bender-Head-Complete-Collection/12172
that is fucking awesome. if only i had the money hahah.

[cheyJAw]

I miss all the old Nickelodeon shows so much
Ahh! Real Monsters!, Rugrats, and Hey Arnold were amazing.

[cheyJAw]

These are ones that I have picked up on DVD recently and have been watching pretty heavily. The first two are way underrated

http://www.tvshowsondvd.net/graphics/news3/HomeMovies_S3.jpg

http://www.lucasstyle.com/MHCH/images/MissionHill_Complete.jpg

http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/bestselling-movies-2006/1390-1.jpg

http://www.ultimatedisney.com/images/g-i/gummibearsv1-cov.jpg


Home Movies is so good. The first time i saw it, i was kind of turned off by the animation, but it is so damn hilarious

[CstSnow]

Mission Hill was great, how is that Disney Rarities thing?

Actually really good, it has some amazing shorts, including Ferdinand the Bull which is what Fall Out Boy took the F.U.C.T title from. The Behind the scenes and interview stuff in the set is really good too.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Actually really good, it has some amazing shorts, including Ferdinand the Bull which is what Fall Out Boy took the F.U.C.T title from. The Behind the scenes and interview stuff in the set is really good too.

I am going to try and check that out, thanks for answering my question.

[hells army]

fav cartoons: pokemon, dragon ball, dragon ball z, dragon ball gt, spiderman,south park and inuyasha

[Justin_stacy]

Daria is coming to dvd...this is one of the most requested dvd's on tvshowsondvd.com. Its been held up for years to due to music rights.

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Daria-DVDs-Planned/12236

[Justin_stacy]

Wifes getting me the best of collection to Bravestarr and She-ra for my birthday. Found both for $6.98 at a used bookstore, brand new/unopened. They probably got a deal on them wholesale somewhere.

[thursday727]

Anyone remember this awesome show?
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/11/Batman_Beyond_logo.jpg

They really should've made that live action version they were talking about pre Batman Begins, That would've be great , not as great as the Christopher Nolan series but still great.

[Blueskyburning]

cartoon network in it's early/late 90's heyday was the shit.

[bradsonemanband]

cartoon network in it's early/late 90's heyday was the shit.

i dont think i had cartoon network in the 90s. what shows did they have?

[Thomas Balkcom]

I was trying to figure out why there were playing a classic Simpsons episode, then I realized which one it was and it made sense.

[Charles777]

http://electricityandlust.files.wordpress. com/2008/02/aqua-teen-hunger-force.jpg