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Clone wars cartoon? Cool! by matrix_sux	Feb 20th, 2003 10:22:41 AM
Sounds interesting
Finally some word... by pianukim	Feb 20th, 2003 10:28:25 AM
Good to hear that Tartakovsky and team are creating these Clone War shorts--last I heard the project "fell through" due to financial reasons. Samurai Jack has some brilliance to it, and their style and direction should lend themselves well to the cartoons. Curious what the art will be like...
Wait a minute...February 20?! by pianukim	Feb 20th, 2003 10:31:14 AM
Does that mean the press release was issued today? Or the Clone War shorts will premiere today? Anyone?
Feb 20 by matrix_sux	Feb 20th, 2003 10:33:55 AM
I'm assuming it's a press release, because a lot of SW boards mention nothing of clips
So let me get this straight . . . by hulkdog	Feb 20th, 2003 10:37:06 AM
I have to wait until friggin' OCTOBER for new Justice League? And how good can CLONE WARS be if each installment is 2.5 minutes long?
I guess if you sting them all together.. by matrix_sux	Feb 20th, 2003 10:40:40 AM
And form 1 continuous storyline would make more sense. Besides it would be released on DVD eventually
I meant string by matrix_sux	Feb 20th, 2003 10:41:29 AM
Damn mornings. Damn Snow. Damn Damn Damn
Dude, LowBrow is hilarious!!! by Terry_1978	Feb 20th, 2003 10:48:43 AM
If you've seen it on that Cartoon Cartoon show, you know what I'm talking about. It's kinda Johnny Bravo-ish, but the way the two main characters talk will have you thinking of those guys that chill at the food court at the mall.
Need more X-Men! by Brakkart	Feb 20th, 2003 10:49:29 AM
Dammit, loads of other shows get new episodes, but no new X-Men Evolution? It's an awesome show, one of my faves, unlike a lot of one-shot cartoons it actually tells an overarcing story that is really cool. Sure, it plays fast & loose with establish X-Men canon, but then not being a fan of the comic books, I actually prefer this version of events.
ARGH - New Justice League was supposed to be Feb 22nd! by joosy	Feb 20th, 2003 10:50:13 AM
Drat! I had my VCR programmed and everything.
It is showing this fall by Mau_Man	Feb 20th, 2003 10:55:54 AM
"...regularly scheduled times during the network's regular programming beginning later this fall"
ELTINGVILLE CLUB!!!! by RenoNevada2000	Feb 20th, 2003 11:17:47 AM
Why, oh why didn't you pick this up Cartoon Network? This would have been so brilliant! Damn, I had wanted to see the story that Dorkin wanted to do where a Klingon Language Camp and a Renaissance Faire go to war with each other.
Duck Dogers on DVD! by RenoNevada2000	Feb 20th, 2003 11:19:23 AM
Pick up the documentary "Chuck Jones: Extremes and Inbetweens A Life in Animation" on DVD. Among the extras is the original "Duck Dogers in the 24th and a 1/2 Century" short looking the best I've ever seen it.
Maybe Hulk Hogan will do a cameo voice as Master Jedi Hulkus by NubtheSquirrel	Feb 20th, 2003 11:22:30 AM
"Feel the force Brother! You wanna see my wookie? Whatcha gonna do Sith Brother when Hulkamania with the black lightsaber and Grando Calrissian run wild on you?"
Justice League WHEN??? by Gislef_crow	Feb 20th, 2003 11:29:30 AM
The show's first season premiered on November 17, 2001. The final episode of the first season aired on November 9, 2002. Is there really some reason CN has to wait a YEAR to bring out Season 2?
Futurama?!?! by superman5150	Feb 20th, 2003 11:37:33 AM
Will Cartoon Network (or Fox for that matter) air the dozen or so unaired episodes? And get them to start reairing Family Guy, too.
2-3 Minutes Long Each? Lucas' Marketing Machine is amazing... by GornPirate	Feb 20th, 2003 12:17:11 PM
They'll have all of us Nerds watching But loads of Cartoons and Commercials we'd never watch just to catch 2 to 3 minutes of a Star Wars Cartoon. I wish they had gone 30 minute episodes. On the Plus side, they have the guy that came up with Samurai Jack in charge. Samurai Jack is quite possibly the best animated series I have ever seen.
Scooby-Doo? by Sofa King	Feb 20th, 2003 12:27:05 PM
"What's New Scooby-Doo?, a 21st century update of the classic comedy-mystery series starring the crime-solving Great Dane and pals Shaggy, Velma, Daphne and Fred. What's New Scooby-Doo?, debuts on March 28." What's new? Well you're tired ass sure as hell isn't. Who watches this crap? Or is this gonna be a Sealab 2021 type show where they go for the weird, adult humor? Anyway, I've got the last 15 eps of DBZ on bootleg video, so the only think I give a rat's ass about is seeing the rest of Inu-yasha.
Harvey BIRDMAN! by FranklinCobb	Feb 20th, 2003 12:38:22 PM
'Bout time we got some new Harvey Birdman. I've been watching the same 6 episodes for longer than I can possibly remember. Yes, Dabba Don is brilliant but Apache Chief's "Personal Injury" episode has gotten the most laughs (and quotes) from us. "Chief got his teepee back", "Apache Chief? Which one? 'He says that's his name.' .... Apache Chief, of course, send him in!"--------this show is brilliant. if you haven't seen it check it out. Wonder if they can possibly check it out. "I...I...I was the bath water."
Samurai Jack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by BRTick	Feb 20th, 2003 12:48:51 PM
Why cartoons were invented!!!!!!!
Big O - It's Showtime by NickFoley	Feb 20th, 2003 01:01:22 PM
Nice to see season 2 coming to the best cartoon network. :) Plus, you can go wrong with new episodes of Sealab 2021. Eastside!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CLONE WAR PICS! by FEENXFIRE	Feb 20th, 2003 01:03:39 PM
www.starwars.com Heh... the villain looks familiar...
What? No Space Ghost Coast To Coast??? by realfan-3	Feb 20th, 2003 01:05:30 PM
When are they going to make new eps of SGC2C??? Or at least show the old ones again!!! They order new eps of Harvey Birdman, yet SG gets the big black boot? "Are you getting enough oxygen?"
Direct link to picture by rev_skarekroe	Feb 20th, 2003 01:14:44 PM
http://www.starwars.com/eu/new s/2003/02/news20030220_1.html
Did anyone else catch The Venture Brothers? by MasterShake	Feb 20th, 2003 01:29:31 PM
The Venture Brothers had me laughing my ass off. It was a nearly perfect spoof of Johnny Quest. Patrick Warburton as the voice of the psycotic Brock/Race was the highlight of the show. We need more of The Venture Brothers, right now!
ELTINGVILE CLUB RULES!!!!!!!!!! by Jon Zuckerman	Feb 20th, 2003 01:38:05 PM
Piss on the cartoon channel. They pick up shit like Sealab but dont give this great show a shot.
i agree... by TenDeuChen	Feb 20th, 2003 01:38:46 PM
More Futurama!
Evil Con Carne... by FNORDknt	Feb 20th, 2003 01:42:13 PM
Evil con carne should become stand alone. F that stupid grim. Also new Justice League SATURDAY. They are talking about season 3. Long Live Destructicus Con Carne.
new sealab by norman conquest	Feb 20th, 2003 02:12:59 PM
am i the only person who thought the last 10 or so sealabs licked balls?
CLONE WARS?!?! don't you mean ANIMATRIX?!!! by RickSlamu2	Feb 20th, 2003 02:16:42 PM
No person with at least a quarter of a brain can now denine that Old George Boy is at the very least copying ideas (IF NOT OUT AND OUT PLAGIARIZING) Ideas from "influential" sources. What to guess what that influential souse was?!
eltingville by norman conquest	Feb 20th, 2003 02:20:14 PM
the eltingville pilot was awesome, but i wonder where they would go from there, especially with Dorkin's likelihood to have another nervous breakdown.
LONG LIVE ELTINGVILE CLUB ! by BRTick	Feb 20th, 2003 02:45:25 PM
what ever happend to that? they should make more! damn the man!
Evan Dorkin of eltingville's site! by BRTick	Feb 20th, 2003 02:52:10 PM
http://www.houseoffun.com/
Eltingville comic book and science fiction, horror, fantasy and by BRTick	Feb 20th, 2003 02:54:08 PM
http://adultswim.toonzone.net/ elting/ Welcome to Eltingville! We are the comic book and science fiction, horror, fantasy and roleplay club. Maiden Protectors, Super Collectors, The Eltingville Club! Welcome to Eltingville! We'll spend most money on Major Violence, Boogie Skull and Ultra Mummy! There's nothing wrong with us. THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH US! Toys, cars, games, models! Toys, cars, games, movies! Toys, cars, games, monsters! ELTINGVILLE CLUB!
norman conquest - sealab by Blok Narpin	Feb 20th, 2003 03:45:33 PM
The last batch of episodes had some weak ones but the show still is Adult Swim's best show. The Bizarro episode and the Tinfins/Grizzlebee's episodes were hilarious. I like Aqua Teen and Birdman, but sealab is the best show they have. When that show is in top form there is no beating it.
No new Justice League this week. by RenoNevada2000	Feb 20th, 2003 04:03:21 PM
According to the `Toon Network's website, this week is a repeat of "War World" parts 1 & 2. Sorry folks.
WHAT ABOUT HOME MOVIES? by unwell_arena	Feb 20th, 2003 04:14:16 PM
I need my McGuirk fix!
NEW BIG-O? I'm having one now! by 007-11	Feb 20th, 2003 04:14:58 PM
Big-O is my favorite anime show, actually it's my only favorite.
Free Movie poster and movie reel trailers by jedislave	Feb 20th, 2003 04:55:33 PM
I dont know if anyone is interested but there is a few give aways over at www.inlandempirestrikesback.ne t website. A Charlies Angel: Full Throttle double sided poster and a couple of actual movie reel trailers. They are asking some Battlestar Galactica trivia. Check it out!!
Venture Bros. by CASE	Feb 20th, 2003 05:19:21 PM
Did anybody watch the Venture Bros. last Sunday? I thought it was brilliant. Right up there with Sealab 2021 and Futurama. Pick it up Cartoon Network!
DUCK DODGERS OF THE 23RD AND A HALF CENTURRRRYYYYYY!!!! by GimliMcGimpy	Feb 20th, 2003 05:31:07 PM
Or was it the 24th and a half? Don't recall, since there were only about 2 or 3 shorts created of that concept ever. Anyway, I loved them, glad to hear they're spinning it off, and I sure as hell hope they keep Porky stupid and silly and Marvin's short-guy syndrome prominent. Oh, and the dog. Love the dog. That is all.
More Oblongs!! by DarthBagel	Feb 20th, 2003 06:06:29 PM
Just 'cause Creepy Susie ROCKS MY WORLD!!!
Mission Hill by Subversive01057	Feb 20th, 2003 06:15:32 PM
My girl would have liked more Mission Hill. Oh Well. At least they did not renew that gay show Ripping Friends.
Aqua Teen Hunger Force rules!!!! by Psyclops	Feb 20th, 2003 07:26:40 PM
But I still wish that Cartoon Network would have picked up Invader Zim. That show was too cool for Nickelodeon.
He-Man! by ParanoidPornstar	Feb 20th, 2003 08:39:49 PM
This is the VERY BEST of the 80s relaunches... yet none of the toys are in Canada!!!! Damn shitty currency and E-bay.... highway robbery.... But the cartoon rocks.... great news!
Venture Brothers by Korny	Feb 20th, 2003 08:52:14 PM
Hey who else thinks Venture Brothers was friggin brilliant. Hey cartoon network this must be an addition to Adult swim.
Irrelevant Two Minute Tangents OR... "Is It Just Me..." by jollydwarf	Feb 20th, 2003 10:24:22 PM
...or do any of you actually get turned off when suits release the official press statements? It's like they use a software program to compose their announcement in the most annoyingly mundane and misguided way possible. Case in point. I used to work for the the Akron Beacon Journal. Not a prominent paper nationally, but for some reason, they inexplicably launched a "digital" paper that costs nine bucks a month to subscribe to. The only other papers available in this format are the L.A. Times, the N.Y. Times, The Washington Post, the Boston Globe, and one other that I can't remember. But it's a HUGE market. So as I was saying, they wanted me to try to sell it to "BrownsBackers" across the country, i.e. fanboys that don't have the intellectual capacity to comprehend art on any level. Fine. So I write a form letter that really tugs at the heartstrings of these guys (I am admittedly a pretty big pigskin fan myself) and I proofread it and submit it to my Dilbert-standard "superior". He HATES it, and writes some "professional", crackling dry piece of shit that has no pulse whatsoever. *I* talked to these people. I know how they can answer a phone defensively and with their "professional" demeanor until I say the word "Browns", and they you can literally hear the Pavlovian slobber hit the speakerphone. This happened repeatedly with various potential groups. Needless to say, I quit/got run, whichever you prefer (I have a new Dilbert job, so I haven't learned). But the point is that as much as I hate reading SOME of the "journalism" on this site, I UTTERLY LOATHE when these weasely George Costanza look-alikes get up at a podium and start spewing suitspeak. It just dirties the product perception, if you ask me. I guess that they HAVE TO do this from some arcane PROCEDURAL standpoint, or whatever, but it's just the biggest turnoff for the target audience. *But what do you expect from the official announcement of yet another blow to the "Legend of the Myth" that was the Star Wars experience?* There's no way that I'm going to try to "catch 'em all" when it comes to these irrelevant shorts. Look, THE SOONER WE GET THIS WRETCHED PREQUEL THING OVER WITH, THE BETTER. And don't get me started on the OT DVD fiasco. But anyways, I've got to go. Before I do, I've got an announcement: "We at Jollydwarf Inc. are pleased to announce that beginning in March, we will be accelerating our exciting, humorous, and insightful postings at "Ain't It Cool News". Every film aficianado, regardless of genre preferences, loves the timeless yet timely quips and metaphors that Jollydwarf contributes. We have also commissioned a quality control agency to augment the already exemplary musings of Jollydwarf. Since 2000, we have slowly but steadily amassed a following that continues to flourish to this day. These changes and modifications will help ensure that you, the reader, will be able to enjoy Jollydwarf posts and share these Talkback message board gems with friends, family, and other loved ones for many years to come." The personal sickness bag is in the pouch of the seat in front of you, kids.
"The Venture Brothers" rocked ... by JohnnyFriendly	Feb 20th, 2003 10:25:35 PM
... so hard ! That being said, More Futurama (when the professor says "Good news, everybody !" drain your glass), More Mission Hill, More Home Movies (Sqigglevision or Non-Squigglevision, either way is fine with me), More Sealab 2021, More Aqua Teen Hunger Force (Carl rules) and pick up MTV's 'Downtown' !
The CLONE WARS cartoon... by Dolemite_fan	Feb 20th, 2003 10:25:53 PM
will turn out to be better than the entire "first" trilogy of Episode 1,2,3.
Harvey Birdman Rules!!! by John Winger	Feb 20th, 2003 10:31:59 PM
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha....dangly parts!!!!!
No new Courage? by Johnny Dagger	Feb 20th, 2003 10:36:03 PM
Sorry, but "Courage the Cowardly Dog" is such a fucking bizarre show, I just love it. Oh, and to the two people here who spoke ill of Samurai Jack and Sealab 2021 - are you INSANE?!?!?!
About Mission Hill by Darth Brooks	Feb 20th, 2003 10:36:20 PM
It's been out of production since 1999, so it's completely unlikely anyone could put that Humpty Dumpty back together.
Lookit my pool! It looks like it's tearin' ass around the backya by user id indeed!	Feb 20th, 2003 10:44:28 PM
Still waters run deep.
Zeta Gundam by DarkZero	Feb 20th, 2003 11:18:36 PM
Herc, you may want to add that Anime News Network is reporting that Zeta Gundam, the most popular Gundam series in Japan, is going to air both in edited form in the afternoon and unedited at night. Gundam F-91 is also going to air at some point, but the important part is Zeta... wonderful, wonderful Zeta... ---- http://www.animenewsnetwork.co m/article.php?id=3225
Psyclops, you brilliant bastard by AllmightyTallest	Feb 20th, 2003 11:20:06 PM
Aqua Teen does rule and you're so right about Zim. My little brother introduced me to Zim last year and I've been hooked ever since. The weird thing is is that I bought a bunch of Zim merchandise for him in December (which includes two T-shirts and a stuffed doll of Gir in his robot form)and I never noticed any of it being around until recently. That sort of got my hopes up; maybe they were going to be making new episodes due to popular demand but I guess not. Carl is a God.
whynoDVD? by Abelman007	Feb 20th, 2003 11:54:09 PM
Why on God's green earth don't they realease Adult Swim shows on DVD? Don't the powers-that-be realize geeks are the number one consumers of shiny discs? And while they're at it, how about some Undergrads DVD action too.
Clone Wars= Animatrix? by GeekKiller	Feb 21st, 2003 12:25:54 AM
"No person with at least a quarter of a brain can now denine that Old George Boy is at the very least copying ideas (IF NOT OUT AND OUT PLAGIARIZING) Ideas from "influential" sources. What to guess what that influential souse was?!" Right. Since we ALL know that the Wachowski's patented the idea to turn a movie franchie into a cartoon...Grow up people, seriously...
My eyes are as big... by Zone Zero	Feb 21st, 2003 03:34:15 AM
As an Anime character's. CN just made me go ballistic! Just seeing... 13 New Episodes of Big O... OMFG! Now I know it's REAL! IT'S SHOWTIME! TRY AND CATCH ME!.... BIAATTCCHH!!
Clone Wars/Animatrix by pogo on my own	Feb 21st, 2003 04:26:40 AM
Now the Wachowskis did not originate the movie/cartoon thing, I am not aware of many or any other movies that did the kind of sideways sequel in that way. Clone Wars seems like it could be used to tie films 2 and 3 together. Animatrix is from what I understand supposed to inform you more as to what the Matrix is. These guys may very well have thought up this at the same time, but it is a bit odd.
SAMURAI JACK? Yes! Sealab 2021? No! by 1013nomore	Feb 21st, 2003 09:05:30 AM
I have no fondness for Sealab 2021, but I do immensely enjoy Samurai Jack. To each his own. (Unlike another poster, however, I would be very DISAPPOINTED if Cartoon Network had the bad taste air Family Guy. I'd rather have 4 hours of Scooby Doo than half an hour of Family Guy. And I have no fondness for Scooby Doo.) I'm happy about more Big O. I agree with the posters who want more Futurama! I loved Invader Zim. The Venture Brothers as a Jonny Quest parody was okay as a one-shot, but I wouldn't care to see a lot more episodes. (I ALREADY GET IT. I don't have to have 10 variations on the same joke or collection of jokes). Lastly, I would enjoy more Eltingville Club.
Whatever happened to Johnny Bravo? by telluwhat1	Feb 21st, 2003 01:47:00 PM
Just curious, esp. since a live action movie was rumored on this site.
More Home Movies!!! WOO HOO! by samuraijeff	Feb 21st, 2003 04:57:03 PM
This is the best half hour segment in the Adult Swim block as far as I'm concerned. Although I'd love another 13 of Mission Hill, Home Movies has been the single most consistently funny program on all of Cartoon Network. I'm psyched about my 15 minute hero's the Aqua Teen Hunger Force new episodes too. "I should walk so that a child may live?.. Because.. That's what they do!"
When are the Mighty Heroes coming back! by Booty Fett	Feb 21st, 2003 05:01:00 PM
Ven ist der Mighty Heroes going to be returning. I miss Baby Man und Cukoo Man. tee hee
DVD PLAYER!!!! (thunk) by samuraijeff	Feb 21st, 2003 06:51:45 PM
Is anyone else disappointed wth Reign? And what is up with sticking Cowboy Bebop on at 1:30AM? The Venture Brothers was flat out the funniest half hour of TV I've seen in a looooooooooooong time. Patrick Warburton as Brock was fantastic, especially the way his eyes would twitch and stuff before he killed something. The evil ninja who masturbates over technology... It was hilarious. Just felt like ranting...
Meatwad make the money see, Meatwad get the honeys, G. by TheAtarisFan	Feb 21st, 2003 09:37:31 PM

Clone Wars looks lame. by whomod	Feb 22nd, 2003 04:34:57 AM
And I'll have to wait how long for more JLA cartoons???? They'd beter be worth the looooonng wait! Yep. I agree, the sooner these prequels are over and done with, the sooner we can all forget they ever were.
Mentioning the word 'plagiarise' and 'The Matrix' in the same se by Sea Bass	Feb 22nd, 2003 01:24:04 PM
The Matrix has more plagiarism in it than all of my high school research papers put together. Anyway, Lucasfilm did the movie to cartoon thing long before the Wachovia Brothers started photocopying comic books. I have to say though that the art that I saw from the Clone Wars isn't very good. That angular, low detailed Samurai Jack style of animation just sucks ass. It's just boring and uninspired.
SHUT THE F UP ABOUT THE MATRIX! by lynxpro	Feb 22nd, 2003 01:46:10 PM
I'm so sick of how cool the unpronouceable (name) brothers are. Have you not seen the Matrix sequel trailer in the theatres? Neo flying? Boy, that didn't look gaaaaaaaaaaaay, not at all! Gawd. I swear. You just splice "Johnny Neumonic" with "Dark City," steal the sfx from "Blade," and creatively acquire some plot points from a classic Doctor Who episode known as "The Deadly Assassin" from the 70s. Wowsers, that's original! Yeah, so much cooler than Star Wars or LOTR, indeed...
Cartoon Network by Jack Ryder	Feb 22nd, 2003 02:28:27 PM
"No person with at least a quarter of a brain can now denine that Old George Boy is at the very least copying ideas (IF NOT OUT AND OUT PLAGIARIZING) Ideas from "influential" sources. What to guess what that influential souse was?! " So where is this Anamatrix I keep hearing about? and George already did the whole cross media sequel thing with Shadow of the Empire so it's not so friggin' new. the Wachowski's need something to keep busy while their taking longer to make 2 movies than Peter Jackson is taking to make 3. If Lucas wanted to steal from the Wachowski's he would release the 2nd disk from the Ep. 2s DVD in a separate package.---------------------- ----------------------------- And on the main subject of Cartoon network, I was gonna' complain about why some shows were coming back (Home Movies?), and why some don't get the play they deserve( Sealab2021, HARVEY BIRDMAN A.a.L.) but it seems every show has it's haters and fans so I guess we should be happy to have the variety instead of cookie cutter copies of the same formula. I'm hoping Clone Wars is good. I'm not sure about the format and hope it's not cardboard cut-out animation like Samui Jack. My main complaint is the long wait for more Justice League. they couldn't have any more shows sooner? the animation better be way better than the first season if it's gonna' take so long. and why of all the good shows do they keep showing War World?
Pfft!! by Fluxmaster	Feb 23rd, 2003 01:30:22 AM
I'll take The Matrix over The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones any day.
Clone High by Fluxmaster	Feb 23rd, 2003 01:36:58 AM
Has anyone else seen it or what,I havn't seen word on it anywhere,what's up with that? Wesley!!!!!!!
RE: CLONE HIGH by whomod	Feb 24th, 2003 05:46:03 AM
Last i heard, Clone High was denounced by hindus over it's disrespectful portrayal of Ghandi. No, i'm not making this up. I don't know if the P.C. cops pulled it off the air yet or not

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