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Showing posts with label cartoons. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cartoons. Show all posts
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Sunday, September 26, 2010
Weekend Matinee: AVENGERS
No, this isn't a secret leaked clip from the new Joss Wheadon movie. Instead, it's the next best thing: A minisode from the upcoming cartoon show.
I'll tell you, the thing that I was most excited about regarding Disney's buyout of Marvel was the prospect of having all their properties under one roof. And the Avengers is the cartoon that I was hoping they would produce.
After years of piecemeal cartoon universes with hints of something larger going one, we (Marvel fans) finally have something to rival the DC Animated Universe. And really, anything that helps the world forget the 90s Avengers cartoon is a good thing in my book.
Anyway, so the clip this week is actually a minisode of the show. So in less than five minutes you can see Iron Man fight giant robots, argue with Rhodey, and take on Hydra. I can't wait for this show to premiere.
I'll tell you, the thing that I was most excited about regarding Disney's buyout of Marvel was the prospect of having all their properties under one roof. And the Avengers is the cartoon that I was hoping they would produce.
After years of piecemeal cartoon universes with hints of something larger going one, we (Marvel fans) finally have something to rival the DC Animated Universe. And really, anything that helps the world forget the 90s Avengers cartoon is a good thing in my book.
Anyway, so the clip this week is actually a minisode of the show. So in less than five minutes you can see Iron Man fight giant robots, argue with Rhodey, and take on Hydra. I can't wait for this show to premiere.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Why Didn't Anyone Tell Me Cartoon Network Was So Good?
If you're not watching Cartoon Network, you're missing out on some of the best cartoons ever.
That's not phrase I throw around lightly, their new shows are really fantastic. Like Dexter's Lab, Powerpuff Girls, Samurai Jack fantastic. It might just be me, but I felt like for a while there CN fell into this pit of obscurity with their shows. While shows like Ben10 and The Misadventures of Flapjack got some attention (moreso for Ben10), they seemed like they were solely for kids and not 'all audiences'.
And yes, when I say 'all audiences' I mean late-twenties guys like me.
Now a new batch of shows have popped up and are seriously great. Like add them immediately to your DVRs kind of great. Allow me to elucidate.
My reintroduction to CN started here, with Adventure Time, the story of a dog and his human in the mystical land of Ooo.
I know, I know, it sounds very... childish. Well, it is, but in a great way. There's such unbridled imagination, crazy energy, and the right kind of cartoon-y violence, it's exactly the kind of show you would want a kid to watch and you can totally enjoy as an adult-ish person.
It's got candy eating zombies, a rainbow unicorn, magic powers, crazy dungeons, knife storms, frozen business men, demon cats, wrestling, hipster vampire queens, trolls, wizards, princess rescuing, autotune singing, and MORE! Combine all this with a magic dog (voiced by Bender!) and mathematic exclamations and you got yourself a can't miss show.
Check out this clip:
The Regular Show is anything but. It's one of those that could have been on Adult Swim if the animation was shittier and the jokes were a bit more crude (no offense to Adult Swim, but you know it's true).
The show's about two twenty three year old slackers, Mordecai and Rigby as they deal with the perils of, well, being a slacker.
So far only two episodes have premiered, but they've both been hilarious. Great one liners, fun set pieces, complete absurdity, and loads of fun; it's everything you want from a great cartoon.
It's my new obsession, I suggest it becomes yours too. Here's a link to the first episode:
Man, this show is fucking epic. But it's no surprise considering it's creator: Genndy Tartakovsky. It's totally on the opposite end of the spectrum as the other two shows, it's none-the-less twice as amazing.
The show follows a stranded princess, her bodyguard, and their robot helper as they try to assimilate into Earth culture (read: High School) and fight off any intergalactic invaders (read: Giant Monsters!).
In standard Tartakovsky style, it's packed full of the crazy action anime is known for with a distinctive western tinge. In other words, it's full on giant monster fights without all the hand-wringing that hampers most animes.
If you were a fan of Samurai Jack, Voltron, or even Gundam Wing, you should love this show.
Honestly, I don't have much more to say about it, as there's only been one episode so far, but if things continue at the tempo the first episode established, this one'll become a bonafide classic.
There it is. I don't know about you, but talking about all this got me all excited. I'm gonna go watch these all over and over again.
That's not phrase I throw around lightly, their new shows are really fantastic. Like Dexter's Lab, Powerpuff Girls, Samurai Jack fantastic. It might just be me, but I felt like for a while there CN fell into this pit of obscurity with their shows. While shows like Ben10 and The Misadventures of Flapjack got some attention (moreso for Ben10), they seemed like they were solely for kids and not 'all audiences'.
And yes, when I say 'all audiences' I mean late-twenties guys like me.
Now a new batch of shows have popped up and are seriously great. Like add them immediately to your DVRs kind of great. Allow me to elucidate.
My reintroduction to CN started here, with Adventure Time, the story of a dog and his human in the mystical land of Ooo.
I know, I know, it sounds very... childish. Well, it is, but in a great way. There's such unbridled imagination, crazy energy, and the right kind of cartoon-y violence, it's exactly the kind of show you would want a kid to watch and you can totally enjoy as an adult-ish person.
It's got candy eating zombies, a rainbow unicorn, magic powers, crazy dungeons, knife storms, frozen business men, demon cats, wrestling, hipster vampire queens, trolls, wizards, princess rescuing, autotune singing, and MORE! Combine all this with a magic dog (voiced by Bender!) and mathematic exclamations and you got yourself a can't miss show.
Check out this clip:
The Regular Show is anything but. It's one of those that could have been on Adult Swim if the animation was shittier and the jokes were a bit more crude (no offense to Adult Swim, but you know it's true).
The show's about two twenty three year old slackers, Mordecai and Rigby as they deal with the perils of, well, being a slacker.
So far only two episodes have premiered, but they've both been hilarious. Great one liners, fun set pieces, complete absurdity, and loads of fun; it's everything you want from a great cartoon.
It's my new obsession, I suggest it becomes yours too. Here's a link to the first episode:
Man, this show is fucking epic. But it's no surprise considering it's creator: Genndy Tartakovsky. It's totally on the opposite end of the spectrum as the other two shows, it's none-the-less twice as amazing.
The show follows a stranded princess, her bodyguard, and their robot helper as they try to assimilate into Earth culture (read: High School) and fight off any intergalactic invaders (read: Giant Monsters!).
In standard Tartakovsky style, it's packed full of the crazy action anime is known for with a distinctive western tinge. In other words, it's full on giant monster fights without all the hand-wringing that hampers most animes.
If you were a fan of Samurai Jack, Voltron, or even Gundam Wing, you should love this show.
Honestly, I don't have much more to say about it, as there's only been one episode so far, but if things continue at the tempo the first episode established, this one'll become a bonafide classic.
There it is. I don't know about you, but talking about all this got me all excited. I'm gonna go watch these all over and over again.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Futurama, How I've missed you!
In case you're a horrible geek and missed it, the brand new zombie season of Futurama premiered tonight on Comedy Central and it was great! Beyond great really, which is way better than I expected.
I don't know about you, but my expectations were severely hampered by the less than stellar direct to DVD movies. The first one was fine, but then it felt like the finale the show needed, it was the ones that followed that really languished. The problem was they were trying to split the difference between a single 88 minute movie and four 22 minute episodes for air. The result was a horrible mess of storytelling.
Luckily, their new deal with Comedy Central has them producing single 22-minute episodes like God intended, and they're glorious. They're making episodes like they never stopped. The jokes come quick, the plots are both ridiculous and sensible, and everything ties together. The future's looking bright for this season.
Here's hoping they can find an audience this time...
I don't know about you, but my expectations were severely hampered by the less than stellar direct to DVD movies. The first one was fine, but then it felt like the finale the show needed, it was the ones that followed that really languished. The problem was they were trying to split the difference between a single 88 minute movie and four 22 minute episodes for air. The result was a horrible mess of storytelling.
Luckily, their new deal with Comedy Central has them producing single 22-minute episodes like God intended, and they're glorious. They're making episodes like they never stopped. The jokes come quick, the plots are both ridiculous and sensible, and everything ties together. The future's looking bright for this season.
Here's hoping they can find an audience this time...
Friday, June 18, 2010
The Most Brutal Mash Up Ever
What do you get when you mix the heaviest of Heavy Metal with an girliest of girlie 80's pop? Pure awesomeness.
Of course, there is no way that Jem is more brutal than Nathan Explosion. I'm just saying...
image via Diana Sprinkle
Of course, there is no way that Jem is more brutal than Nathan Explosion. I'm just saying...
image via Diana Sprinkle
Monday, August 3, 2009
The Specatular Spider-Man
Hey Chuck, you know that new Spider-Man Cartoon you're looking for? Well look at this:
Back to the Future references aside, this is my new favorite show on TV. It's everything Spidey purists want Spidey to be: He's a High Schooler, with girl problems, and always seems to fall prey to the ol' Parker Luck. With inventive fights, witty banter, and crisp stylized animation, it's the Spider-Man Animated series that I've always wanted to see.
It's totally amazing and I can't stop recommending it to everyone I see. Do yourself a favor and find an episode to watch. It's all over the youtube, it's on Disney XD (which I didn't really know existed until a few weeks ago), or you can go out and buy the first season on DVD like I did. It's 100% worth it, I guarantee it!
Now if you'll excuse me, I have a first season to finish watching...
Back to the Future references aside, this is my new favorite show on TV. It's everything Spidey purists want Spidey to be: He's a High Schooler, with girl problems, and always seems to fall prey to the ol' Parker Luck. With inventive fights, witty banter, and crisp stylized animation, it's the Spider-Man Animated series that I've always wanted to see.
It's totally amazing and I can't stop recommending it to everyone I see. Do yourself a favor and find an episode to watch. It's all over the youtube, it's on Disney XD (which I didn't really know existed until a few weeks ago), or you can go out and buy the first season on DVD like I did. It's 100% worth it, I guarantee it!
Now if you'll excuse me, I have a first season to finish watching...
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