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For those who are fans of 'Thundercats' (which the reboot is currently showing on Cartoon Network), some art. Robert Burden is well known for painting large scale drawings of action figures, and in this timelapse video spanning several months, the oil painting titled "Soldiers of Thundera" goes into the detail...
Video from YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ah07ibl6W3k
Worth checking out his other work here: http://robertburden.comFor those who are fans of 'Thundercats' (which the reboot is currently... more
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For those of us who grew up with the original “Thundercats,” we’ve been hearing rumors and musings for years about a re-boot of the show, a movie, etc… finally, it’s here. This new version of “Thundercats” was previewed at Comic-Con and on the Cartoon Network website for months with a “July” premiere date… July 1st came and went and still no definite date for the show… FINALLY, we should have known it would be the last Friday in July, damn near August!! But it’s here and while everyone has their opinions about it, here’s mine.
As with any remake/reboot there has to be changes made and dare I say the changes to the new “Thundercats” make the show and storyline better than the original. Thundera is not a dying planet, but rather a great city on Third Earth where the Thundercats, under the rule of King Claudus, dominate Third Earth. The best idea in this new version would have to be that Snarf no longer speaks! While Snarf was cute and all in the original, he was annoying and even though this new Snarf doesn’t speak, he still provides comic relief. His little squeaks and sounds he makes still resembles a “snarf” and he’s always fearful of what Lion-O is up to. Between his falling into the water after being frightened from his nap, to him making faces in the golden mirror, Snarf is still funny as hell! In the beginning scenes of the episode, Lion-O and Snarf are in a shady part of Thundera and this whole scene reminded me of Aladdin and Abu in the marketplace when they’re stealing the apples. Snarf is running around squeaking much like Abu, being very displeased with his master’s decisions.
It’s here in the shady market that Lion-O first meets Cheetara, for those of you who thought 80s Cheetara was hot, wait until you see this one! I love the new design of her, especially her long hair. A lot of people are complaining about the animation – they don’t like it, its nothing like the original blah blah blah… I would like to point out that I hate anime, I just cannot watch it, but this is a nice combination of anime and “regular” cartoon. They all almost look like people, but cats at the same time, I like it.
While Lion-O is busy buying some “broken” technology that no one believes in and flirting with Cheetara…. Claudus, Tygra, and Jaga are waiting on Lion-O who is apparently supposed to be testing out The Sword of Omens but unlike his big brother Tygra…
Click on the link for the rest of the review..For those of us who grew up with the original “Thundercats,” we’ve... more
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This week I have been reminiscing and have created what I believe were the Top 5 children's programmes 1980's.
Can you guess my age from the clips?
Sprink's Top 5 children's programmes 1980's
In at Five
http://www.beatreview.com/article/top-5-childrens-programmes-1980sThis week I have been reminiscing and have created what I believe were the Top 5... more
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Sesame Street’s Bert and Ernie are just puppets who are friends and bed mates. But after 31 years of speculation, evidence suggests that Bert may be G-A-Y. Many have interpreted Bert’s use of the word “mo” in a recent tweet as a subtle nod to the homosexual community. But while Katy Perry’s cleavage is off-limits for the show, is an openly gay character? Some say the show is just gay friendly now, citing another segment in which Grover asks what marriage is. The makers of Sesame Street, however, said they are trying to appeal to everyone, not just gay viewers.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2010-11-02/gay-characters-on-childrens-tv-from-bert-to-spongebob/?cid=hp:mainpromo9Sesame Street’s Bert and Ernie are just puppets who are friends and bed mates.... more
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Why do we LOVE Larry Kenney?
He was Lion-O, Lord of the Thundercats!!!!! That show has developed a cult following the world over, and is especially well loved over here in the UK. The show ran for an impressive 130 episodes, running from 1985 to 1990, and included a 1986 TV-movie entitled Thundercats - HO!
We also like Larry because he's a thoroughly nice, and very amusing chap who has lots of time for his fans, and fans of the Thundercats. It is this, most of all, that made me want to spend thirty minutes chatting to him.Why do we LOVE Larry Kenney?
He was Lion-O, Lord of the Thundercats!!!!! That show... more
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Following revivals of "Transformers" and "G.I. Joe," some other familiar animated heroes are coming back.
"Kids today, with their newfangled cartoon movies and television shows.
Just take a look at the projects in development, which include a third film about robots that change into vehicles called "Transformers" and a second film about an international strike force called "G.I. Joe." There's also a cartoon called "Thundercats" about cat-like warriors from a planet called Thundera, and a cartoon about mechanical lions that combine to form a robot named Voltron. Craziest of all, watch for a film about elf-like blue creatures called Smurfs that are all named after adjectives and use the term for their own species as a verb.
What happened to the wholesome animated entertainment of, say, the 1980s? Shows like, well, "Transformers," "G.I. Joe," "Thundercats," "Voltron," and "Smurfs"? Where are these crazy ideas of 2010 coming from?
Obviously, 1980s popular culture is playing a gigantic role in..."
http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/movie-talk-attack-of-the-80s-cartoons.htmlFollowing revivals of "Transformers" and "G.I. Joe," some other... more
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Today, the folks over at Movieline have got their hands on concept art from art director Jerry O’Flaherty’s upcoming adaptation of the seminal 80’s cartoon series, Thundercats.Today, the folks over at Movieline have got their hands on concept art from art... more
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Thundercats live action trailer using Hollywood actors Brad Pitt, Vin Diesel and Hugh Jackman among others.
All the effects were done frame by frame in Photoshop. The footage was edited in Adobe Premiere.Thundercats live action trailer using Hollywood actors Brad Pitt, Vin Diesel and Hugh... more
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O'Flaherty, the art director on Gears of War and Unreal Tournament III has been tapped to direct the upcoming CG-animated Thundercats movie by Warner Bros.
PS - When will Hollywood stop exploiting my 80's childhood? Sigh.O'Flaherty, the art director on Gears of War and Unreal Tournament III has been... more
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