Reboot of Thundercats tonight on ...

Here are my thoughts on the premier: Warning!!!!! SPOILERS FOLLOW!!!
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I like the way the history of thundera is presented in a way that it could almost be the original series' events. A very nice touch.
I about fell out of my chair laughing when Clawdous said “I never negated my duties as prince” I was so about to scream “BULL **** YOU DIDN’T LIONO!” But then I remembered this isn’t Liono. This is Clawdous. Maybe they were going for that piece of irony? Nice touch if they were.
I like how Liono is ambitious and more then a little rogue but not simply "I'll do everything my father doesn't"
Tygra's arrogance... I donno. I'll have to let that one stew a bit. I’m a little confused about his relation to Liono though. He calls Liono brother and Clawdous, Father but Grune specifically says that Tygra is not of royal blood line. Adoptive brother perhaps? Ceremonial brother in arms maybe?
I LIKE Wily Kit and Kat. I mean I really like the whole thief aspect of them. I think that works so perfectly with their original characterizations.
Cheetara... I donno. There's more going on with her then they've said. I'll have to wait and see what happens with her. Possible Love interest for Liono down the line? The fact that she and Jaaga are Cleric, and thus sorcery users again seems to help round the original characters. Cheetara always had this…. Extraness about her and the fact that she uses magic helps explain it a little.
I actually like the whole no-technology angle. It helps explain why the thundercats used melee weapons versus later weapons and the like.
I like the fact that they had Grune actually involved in the fall of the Thunderian empire. It helps solidify character a bit. I’m willing to better that he’ll be a recurring character in the series.
The fact that Clawdous and Panthro were old friends helps explain the more fatherly approach he had to Liono in the original series.
I admit, I was a bit irked with Snarf being just a pet, but over all I think it works. I mean I practically had a great dane for a nanny when I a child.
Mumm-ra… I’ll have to see where they go with the character and what do with it. I was expecting something more akin to the Emperor from Star Wars. Decrypted and frail looking most of the time. But when needed, he transformes into the Everliving form and just super-bad-***. Now maybe that will still happen. We didn’t get to see it in the premier. He got cut off by the rising sun.
Over all thoughts based on the premier: I’m interested in it. I want to see where they go with it.

Got a chance to rewatch it w/the GF.

We both enjoyed it and like the overall take on the mythos.
As to Snarf, it feels like the writers were trying to channel Ryo-ohki somehow. In the way of giving Snarf just a bit more overall intelligence that it would appear. It's the best way I can describe it.

Thank you for the time...

@Travlr (Main) / @Tymers Realm (Test)

When I saw that big gem/rock thing pulled into the castle grounds, the first thing I thought was "Trojan Horse"! And I was right. It was just too obvious.

Overall, though, I really enjoyed the show and my TiVo is now set for a Season Pass. Too bad the rest of the episodes are only 30 minutes long...

I was REALLY impressed with this. My son was picking on me at first, because I had attempted to watch the original with him a few years ago. He thought is was pretty stupid then, and he was 10. Tonight (he is 14 now) he sat down and watched the reboot with me. He said "WOW! This is cool!" which made me happy.

My expectations were pretty low on the new Thundercats. I never saw the original (don't judge me!) so don't have the original to compare with it but I have to say I really enjoyed the new series. I'm looking forward to seeing new episodes.

Now if only COH came up with a quarterstaff melee powerset like Cheetara used. That'd be cool. =)

-Buxley

Should we start taking bets on how CN will mishandle this series?

Maybe they'll show seven more episodes and put it on hiatus with no news about a return from hiatus for the remaining 17 episodes for over five months, and vague promises of a second season next year.

Still waiting on Young Justice, if you hadn't guessed.

Well at least it has an action figure line. So they can't cancel it based on that.

I see in Sho's SDCC photos an entire Young Justice action figure line so I would think it's coming back.

Still ticked about Sym-bionic Titan.

Watched it last night and loved it!

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Originally Posted by Ms. Mesmer Still waiting on Young Justice, if you hadn't guessed.

They need to roll these out NAO...I'm a marvel guy but i have enjoyed all of the recent
JLA/DC stuffs.

Although I hate these reboots (Animated and live action) for nostalgic reasons, I can understand why they are doing so many. I mean have you ever looked at any of today's original cartoons/shows/movies? Yuck!

Although I won't lie I want someone to remake Silver Hawks but make it edgier/darker, but none of that big headed, top heavy, skinny legs anime stuff.

Oh now this is interesting indeed...

Noticed something on ANN this morning (Link). Basically a 2-disc set will come out on 10/18/11 for $20.
If the info is correct, the 176 minutes roughly breaks down into 7, 25-minute eps. If you count last week's hour long as 2 eps., that leaves 5 to go. That would put the last new aired ep. on 09/02/11.
Seven episodes. That's it? Hell, Young Justice had a bit longer of a run, I thought. sheesh...

Thank you for the time...

@Travlr (Main) / @Tymers Realm (Test)

CN needs to have more episodes of their GOOD cartoons in order to build a following.

The amount of TERRIBAD they show that does not go on hiatus just makes the long hiatuses for their good shows even more inexcusable.

Also new Thundercats ROCKS! Thanks for the FIANLLY SILENT SNARF!!!