Not sure how many animation fans we have here, but two shows that may be of interest are premiering on Friday.
The first is a reboot of ThunderCats and it's getting some
great reviews. Here's a preview of the ep.
9-Minute Preview of New 'ThunderCats' Cartoon Leaks
Get excited, folks.
Cartoon Network's new ThunderCats series sets an admirably high standard by which past, present and future revivals ought to be judged. Much more than a modern update of old ideas, this project is an ambitious reimagining that stands to the original 1980s show as Justice League did to Superfriends. For young viewers, old school fans, anime fans and all adults young at heart, this program looks to be essential viewing that dearly deserves to be a smash crossover hit. With Young Justice and now ThunderCats, Cartoon Network now has the two best new action cartoons on television.
From the very first minute, ThunderCats concentrates on the characters fans know and love, but it puts a fresh twist on their place in the world. Originally, our anthropomorphic cat heroes were strangers in an even stranger land, having fled to the mythical Third Earth from their dying planet of Thundera. This time around, the Thundera our protagonists inhabit is a thriving kingdom, a self-described empire above all others that has presided over a long era of peace since its founders defeated the nefarious demon-sorcerer Mumm-Ra and "...brought law and order to a world of warring animals." The nexus of this kingdom is an immense and beautiful city, protected by its mighty walls. But for Lion-O, the heir to Thundera's throne, this is an insular and introverted world. Most Thunderans are perfectly content with their lot within the city walls, but he fantasizes about the wider world outside. The history written in the legendary Book of Omens is regarded by most as the stuff of legends and fairy tales, but Lion-O believes all of it. He secretly collects scraps, hoping to study "technology," something that his peers don't even believe in. And whereas most cats seem to feel only animosity for their long-time foes, the lizard men, Lion-O is willing to stick up for even one of them simply because it's the just thing to do.
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There's more, but I watched the clip and I'm very impressed. So far it looks like the comparisons to Justice League/Justice League Unlimited and Young Justice are legit. It doesn't look like a kiddie show at all and should have broad appeal with some very interesting themes. The character designs look good and it looks like Snarf isn't annoying.