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Dilla · 2010-06-02, 21:14

A new ThunderCats series is coming in 2011. And it's a collaboration with a Japanese studio again.

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Warner Bros. Animation is teaming with the Japanese animation house behind Batman: Gotham Knights and The Animatrix to dust off ol' Lion-O and his refugee clan from Thundera for a new Cartoon Network series.

This new Thundercats will have a decidedly anime flair, given that it's being co-produced by Japan's Studio4ºC, the animation house behind Halo Legends and the Oscar-nominated feature, Tekkonkinkreet.

Here's the official press release:

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Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) has begun production on ThunderCats, an all-new animated series for Cartoon Network, based upon the iconic 1980s action classic. ThunderCats is the newest series from WBA, joining Batman: The Brave and the Bold, which was recently renewed for a third season, and the following forthcoming programs: The Looney Tunes Show, MAD, Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated and Young Justice. The announcement was made today by Sam Register, Executive Vice President, Creative Affairs, Warner Bros. Animation.

"In addition to being Warner Bros. Animation's first anime series, ThunderCats marks our most ambitious foray yet into fantasy," said Register. "The realism and dynamic visual style we've achieved are sure to thrill viewers, and the cool weapons, vehicles and technology should help the show appeal to a diverse audience."

The 21st century reimagining of the series marks a creative collaboration between WBA and Studio4°C, one of the most vibrant animation studios in Japan, with credits including The Animatrix, Gotham Knights and Halo Legends. WBA is working closely with Studio4°C, utilizing the latter's expertise to give the ThunderCats characters a new cutting-edge look while remaining true to the compelling storylines and mythology of the original series.

"We at Studio4°C are excited to be in this creative partnership with Warner Bros. Animation to bring ThunderCats to life," said Eiko Tanaka, President and CEO, Studio4°C. "This collaboration combines the strengths of our two companies — high production values and great storytelling — toward reintroducing this classic fan-favorite to a new audience."

Roaring to life through WBA and Studio4°C's use of the Japanese animated artistry of anime, ThunderCats characters Lion-O, Mumm-Ra, Panthro, Cheetara and others will spring off the screen with realistic cat-like characteristics inconceivable in previous incarnations.

The new ThunderCats will appeal to viewers who have loved the characters all their lives as well as young newcomers to the franchise. A sweeping tale combining swords and science and boasting ferocious battles with the highest of stakes, the grand origin story of Prince Lion-O's ascension to the throne – and of those who would thwart his destiny at any cost — takes on epic dimensions in this sharp new telling. As the forces of good and evil battle each other in the quest for the fabled Stones of Power, Lion-O and his champions learn valuable lessons of loyalty, honor and mortality in every episode.

ThunderCats is executive produced by Sam Register (Teen Titans, Ben 10, Batman: The Brave and the Bold). Michael Jelenic (Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Wonder Woman) and Ethan Spaulding (Avatar: The Last Airbender) are the producers.

Kyero Fox · 2010-06-02, 21:18

oh god, here come all the fanboys.

CuXe · 2010-06-02, 22:25

Well.... they only have to bring back Mazinger Z and we r all set...lulz

Master_Yoma · 2010-06-02, 22:54

Cool new ThunderCats

King Lycan · 2010-06-02, 22:55

Thunderrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Catssssssssssss

Evil Rick · 2010-06-02, 23:49

Thunder, thunder, thunder, thunder cats!

Zu Ra · 2010-06-03, 00:43

Possibly every cartoon ever made is rebooted as a series or a movie . Though I am waiting for the He Man remake

Gordy Lechance · 2010-06-03, 07:15

Silverhawks done by Madhouse with music by Kajiura Yuki.... Droool...

Drake · 2010-06-03, 08:14

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Originally Posted by Kyero Fox

oh god, here come all the fanboys.

Thunder Cats HOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooooo

Mystique · 2010-06-03, 09:17

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Originally Posted by Kyero Fox

oh god, here come all the fanboys.

Yes, because little girls didn't play 'pretend' based of this series back in the 80's at all. To think that there are fangirls about, is most proposterous!

So it's an anime they're making, rather than a live action hollywood movie.
Shame

In the meantime, I'll just cry over what 'should have been' and continue to live in hope as some very talented peeps torment our fragile souls

felix · 2010-06-03, 09:22

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Originally Posted by Zu Ra

Though I am waiting for the He Man remake

Same here.

LoweGear · 2010-06-03, 10:53

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So it's an anime they're making, rather than a live action hollywood movie.

Technically they're not making an anime version of Thundercats, since if you were to take into account the fact that the original was animated by Japanese studios (Pacific Animation Corporation, which would later spawn Studio Ghibli), then you might call it an anime as well. In fact, some of the more famous cartoons from the 80's were animated by Japanese studios - Sunrise was responsible for the animation of titles like The Centurions for example.

What they're doing here is no more than what they did in the past: The creative minds are American, but they're getting Japanese animation studios to animate it.

**Solace** · 2010-06-03, 12:32

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Though I am waiting for the He Man remake

There was one in 2002. Was actually pretty good, stayed faithful to the original but updated it nicely. Was canceled when CN went stupid and started catering to preteens.

Kafriel · 2010-06-03, 12:44

New TC, anime-style? I'll say, finally the advanced animation of today will get some decent plot to work on! And since I hadn't finished the original Thundercats, might as well watch it.

Zu Ra · 2010-06-03, 14:45

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Originally Posted by Solace

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Need to check that one out, thanx for the heads-up ^^

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There was one in 2002. Was actually pretty good, stayed faithful to the original but updated it nicely. Was canceled when CN went stupid and started catering to preteens.

Was actually talking about the Live Action adaptation from 80s Masters of Universe starring Dolph Lundgren (

) as He Man . Way too corny by Modern standards : )

Lost Cause · 2010-06-03, 19:35

Very COOL!! Guess I'm gonna have to trade my Excalibur in on a Sword of Omens then! Can't wait to check this one out!

Kaijo · 2010-06-03, 20:00

Yeah, the He-man remake was very good; very nice stories. But in order to know the real reason for the cancellation, you have to understand that the cartoon was a bit expensive, and made just to sell toys (thus, you keep having to introduce new characters and powers, even if one-off, to make new toys). Then Hasbro was an idiot, and made too many He-man and Skeletor toys, and not enough of the others, so the merchandise didn't all sell. Thus, profits were down and the show was axed.

Pretty dumb.

But onto Thundercats. This is one series I can see doing a good remake. The original was pretty far ahead for it's time, with changing storylines, arcs, and decent characters. It was a bit campy, but I can see a lot of potential for a remake. Let's hope they actually do a good job with story arcs.

Mr. DJ · 2010-06-03, 21:09

it could be completely irrelevant, but it's kinda weird and convenient this news comes out after the writer from the original series was found murdered a couple weeks ago...I'm not trying to start any crack conspiracy theories lol, it's just the timing.

HayashiTakara · 2010-06-03, 21:21

Thunder! Thunder! Thunder cats! Hooo!!!!

Samari · 2010-06-03, 21:41

I don't like this idea at all. The original is timeless and I don't think it's going to be outmatched...and seeing as Cartoon Network's programming is very "kiddy" now and days, I doubt I'll be impressed...especially if this is coming from the same makers as Batman: The Brave and the Bold.

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