As determined by a child of the '80s. The aspiring curmudgeon in me insists that back in the day, sad was sadder. So if you like your nostalgia with a twist of misery, this list is definitely for you.
Check out this long-lost pilot episode for the Flintstones, back when it was known as 'The Flagstones'. They were obviously still working out the kinks!
The Hanna-Barbera karate 'toon "Hong Kong Phooey" is coming to the big screen, and Eddie Murphy is set to voice the kung fu canine.
Know Your Meme’s Internet scientist Forest takes an in-depth look at this year’s meme tour de force “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic” and its unlikely fan base known as Bronies. For more information on brony culture, check out the entry on Know Your Meme!
Jem! Its Truly Outrageous! Truly, truly, truly outrageous. No seriously, you need to stop what you are doing right now and start watching all three seasons of Jem and the Holograms – currently airing on The Hub channel — because it’s Hannah Montana mixed with Vanity Fair mixed with the Bold and the Beautiful covered in glittery animal printed crack. Let's investigate what makes this show tick!
PBS has just announced an animated spinoff of 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' called 'Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood.' It's going to be about the kids of the original characters including the 4-year-old son of the original Tiger. Get excited.
Monty Python animator Terry Gilliam discussing his animation techniques on Bob Godfrey’s Do-It-Yourself Animation Show in 1974.
Let’s face it: the entertainment industry loves dusting off old ideas and repackaging them for today’s audiences. That's not always a bad thing. Shows like Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated and the new Thundercats give fresh life to old material, bringing in new viewers and giving more than a few nods to the longtime fans. Remaking a series from the past can wrap up unresolved plot lines from the original, tap into ideas the old show never fully explored, or give an overlooked series a second chance. So Which classic TV toons desrve another shot?
This is beyond my comprehension. How does someone make something like this? How long does it take? Do they live in fear that it will be bumped into and destroyed at any minute? These are the questions I have.
Woo, it is here, and it looks pretty darn cool. Hopefully it isn't gone by the time you watch it. If so it down, watch it on Nicktoons. (via The Uniblog)
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