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Post by Trey_Vore on Sept 15, 2020 16:02:21 GMT -5
The Goodfeathers are confirmed to appear. Right now we know Squit has a speaking role.
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Post by Two-Tone on Nov 17, 2020 21:03:16 GMT -5
this Friday is the day the reboot arrives
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Post by Trey_Vore on Nov 28, 2020 10:25:54 GMT -5
So far it seems All Quiet on the Western Front on the premiere. Having heard no one talking about it, I chose to listen to some reviews and this is the excerpt from Wikipedia:
The first season of the show received generally positive reviews from critics who praised the voice acting, musical score and animation. On Rotten Tomatoes, the first season received an 80% "Fresh" rating and an average 8.03 of 10 review score based on 29 reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "Charming and chaotic, if slightly too caustic, Animaniacs is a delightful revitalization of a beloved series that's fun enough to make up for any early fumbles."
Some critics felt that the revival of the series lacked the same charm that the original show had, which was attributed to the lack of any of the original production staff on the new show, as well as the influence of more recent animated shows like Family Guy on the show's approach. Alan Sepinwall of Rolling Stone said that while the revival maintains the humor for the Pinky and the Brain shorts, the shorts with the Warners were not as well done as the original series. Sepinwall said, "Where their powers of exasperation once made them unstoppable, now they're the ones who seem impotent and irritated by the people and culture around them.", a factor he attributes to the lack of the original producers' involvement with the revival. Variety's Caroline Framke said that the series focused too much on trying to lampoon current and political events, a measure exacerbated by the fact that the forward-looking writing approach was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, instead of simply parodying the entertainment industry in general, and left the show "more of a sour aftertaste that keeps it from being as effervescent as it once was, and could be." The A.V. Club's Danette Chavez gave the first season a C+, stating that "when Animaniacs remembers to have fun, it makes for lively, occasionally impressive, viewing" but felt that the balance between satire and silliness was off, with many of the parodies that targeted modern issues lacking subtlety. Beth Elderkin of Gizmodo said that the revival did not have the same "biting" satire as the original, with some jokes having to be explained to some degree to the audience, and that the show felt that it held onto trying to being a product of the 90s, and thus did not have a clear target of what audience it was trying to please.
Paste's Joseph Staniclar spoke more highly of the show's take on political and contemporary topics, saying that while it may rely too heavily on modern references, "it's refreshing to see the show's satire actually take political stances instead of falling into the crowd-pleasing 'both sides'-isms many modern comedies now take." Ethan Anderton of Slashfilm also stated that the new show heavily references political commentary, but, as with the original series, praised that the show equally targeted aspects across partisan lines, and that "no one is safe from the buffoonery and mockery of Animaniacs." Jesse Schedeen, writing for IGN gave the first season an 8 out of 10, writing, "Animaniacs is a mostly witty and faithful update to an old favorite. Despite the march of time and a flashier coat of paint, the new series plays remarkably similar to its predecessor. Yakko, Wakko, and Dot's misadventures are still a hoot, and the Pinky and the Brain segments help add just enough variety to keep each episode humming along. Some fans may lament the loss of so many classic supporting characters, but the emphasis on the big guns has its clear benefits. Animaniacs is a concentrated blast of cartoon nostalgia that any Fox Kids or Kids' WB veteran would do well to check out."
The Verge's Joshua Rivera stated that the show's approach to satire of the entertainment industry, political topics, and modern culture done in the same style as the original show did not hold up well considering newer animated shows like Family Guy, Bojack Horseman and Rick & Morty that had more innovative ways to present such satire. Kate Cox of Ars Technica said that with some of the repetition of humor between episodes and the lack of cast variety, the show does not lend well to binge viewing typical of streaming services, but otherwise still has the original show's trademark comedy and that "it has the seeds of a great show in it."
So it sounds like it's a good show despite a few flaws. I do worry though that some of the more topical humor is going to date it.
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Post by Trey_Vore on Dec 1, 2020 19:00:58 GMT -5
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Post by Trey_Vore on Jan 2, 2023 23:21:03 GMT -5
I know that everyone was a little silent on the 2020 series due to some controversial decisions, but here's a bit of news I found:
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Post by Belchic on Jan 3, 2023 13:52:11 GMT -5
I haven’t watched the series at all, but not because of controversial reasons; I just didn’t have the time.
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Post by Trey_Vore on Jan 3, 2023 23:24:57 GMT -5
You want to know what's really a gas?
If you remember back in 1990, we got Tiny Toon Adventures. After three years, it ended in 1993 for Animanaics.
Now in 2020, we got the new Animaniacs. After three years, it's being cancelled and now we are getting Tiny Toons University.
History repeats itself.
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Post by Belchic on Jan 4, 2023 3:22:19 GMT -5
I think the Tiny Toons reboot has been cancelled, Trey.
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Post by Trey_Vore on Jan 4, 2023 12:57:46 GMT -5
What evidence do you have to suggest that Belchic?
I don't see any Wikipedia updates suggesting that it is.
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Post by Belchic on Jan 4, 2023 14:10:09 GMT -5
What evidence do you have to suggest that Belchic? I don't see any Wikipedia updates suggesting that it is. HBO Max announced quite a while ago that they’re removing all their kid-friendly content and canceling any future content that includes that.
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Post by Trey_Vore on Jan 4, 2023 23:32:18 GMT -5
It wasn't cancelled, Belchic. It just got delayed until this year. tinytoons.fandom.com/wiki/Tiny_Toons_LooniversityI'm just hoping it will be a good show, for one I did read this: -Apparently, Elmyra might return after all -They will update the show so it's a little more modern, more emphasis on story, established continuity, and a recurring theme of self-empowerment instead of just a collection of jokes and satire -A new character, being a raccoon with a pierced ear and sunglasses is going to appear -The Tiny Toons will be further fleshed out; they will still idolize the Looney Tunes but start having more of an individuality instead of just being kids versions of the classic Looney Tunes
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Post by Belchic on Jan 5, 2023 3:25:17 GMT -5
I heard that HBO Max removed Looney Tunes from their service, so that may have been a hint that Tiny Toons was cancelled.
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Post by Trey_Vore on Jan 19, 2023 14:46:28 GMT -5
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Post by Trey_Vore on Jan 29, 2023 22:48:54 GMT -5
This should clear up that earlier confusion:
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Animaniacs
Jan 29, 2023 23:43:46 GMT -5
via mobile
Post by Belchic on Jan 29, 2023 23:43:46 GMT -5
That doesn’t say anything about Tiny Toons Looniversity coming for sure.
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