Buffy animated Series happening!!!!!!!!

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MISGUIDED BY VOICES

Sunday, June 6, 2004 9:23 PM

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Originally posted by Jmartine3592:
There are plenty of cartoons that contain adult content. A lot of cartoons on the Cartoon Network Adult Swim, for example. I doubt cartoon network would pick it up, but maybe. Also Family Guy and the Simpsons deal with many adult issues, but they're for everyone.

Well, there are some pretty decent "kids" cartoons out there at the moment - is there any way that I can get this off my chest without losing my cool calm exterior, to paraphrase Mulder - Kim Possible is pretty much Buffy, or perhaps closer, Alias the Early Years, and has managed a fair number of laugh out loud (and rather mature) jokes.

Essentially, as I understand it, they will be goign back to the early years, and back to the metaphor that the show was all about, which was about being a teenager. If Bart can remain 10 for 12 years, can't see a problem with Buffy and co being 15 again.

"I threw up on your bed"

JMARTINE3592

Monday, June 7, 2004 3:49 AM

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Originally posted by Misguided By Voices:
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Originally posted by Jmartine3592:
There are plenty of cartoons that contain adult content. A lot of cartoons on the Cartoon Network Adult Swim, for example. I doubt cartoon network would pick it up, but maybe. Also Family Guy and the Simpsons deal with many adult issues, but they're for everyone.

Well, there are some pretty decent "kids" cartoons out there at the moment - is there any way that I can get this off my chest without losing my cool calm exterior, to paraphrase Mulder - Kim Possible is pretty much Buffy, or perhaps closer, Alias the Early Years, and has managed a fair number of laugh out loud (and rather mature) jokes.

Essentially, as I understand it, they will be goign back to the early years, and back to the metaphor that the show was all about, which was about being a teenager. If Bart can remain 10 for 12 years, can't see a problem with Buffy and co being 15 again.

That's really not what everyone's problem with the cartoon is. It's the fact that they're weird it might become some cheesy "Kim Possible" cartoon for kids. That show is clearly for younger kids, mainly girls and the BtVS audience is worried they might be screwed over with having to watch plots of the same villain with the same plan being foiled over and over again. (Like Kim Possible.) Sorry if you're a KP fan, but the people still want to see a mature Buffy series. After watching BtVS for 7 years, we are all so used to that teen humor. I hope I cleared it up to some extent.

Jayne - "It smells like crotch..."
Kaylee - "Jayne!"

NEDWARD

Monday, June 7, 2004 9:13 AM

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Originally posted by Idefix:
according to this 'news' (it's rather old) this might not be for children at all.

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No information was given on the network the series would be on.

"I know we'll be putting something out there, maybe on HBO, 'cause I like me some cussin'," series creator Joss Whedon said in a previous interview.

or what do you think? if Joss wants it to be on HBO so he can have himself some cussin' it sounds like an animated series for grownups.

Idefix

NEDWARD

Monday, June 7, 2004 9:13 AM

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Originally posted by Idefix:
according to this 'news' (it's rather old) this might not be for children at all.

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No information was given on the network the series would be on.

"I know we'll be putting something out there, maybe on HBO, 'cause I like me some cussin'," series creator Joss Whedon said in a previous interview.

or what do you think? if Joss wants it to be on HBO so he can have himself some cussin' it sounds like an animated series for grownups.

Idefix

For the record, the full Joss quote was: "I don't know if the Buffyverse is going to return to TV, but I hope so, and I know we'll be putting something out there. Maybe on HBO, 'cause I like me some cussin'."

Apart from AICN, I've only seen it in reference to possible Angel TV movies, not animated Buffy, so it's not necessarily related.

MISGUIDED BY VOICES

Monday, June 7, 2004 9:28 PM

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Originally posted by Jmartine3592:
That's really not what everyone's problem with the cartoon is. It's the fact that they're weird it might become some cheesy "Kim Possible" cartoon for kids. That show is clearly for younger kids, mainly girls and the BtVS audience is worried they might be screwed over with having to watch plots of the same villain with the same plan being foiled over and over again. (Like Kim Possible.) Sorry if you're a KP fan, but the people still want to see a mature Buffy series. After watching BtVS for 7 years, we are all so used to that teen humor. I hope I cleared it up to some extent.

I sometimes forget I'm not everyone, nor "people". As a BtVS fan, I'd rather see the show continue in some form (provided the cast and crew can get back together in large part) - I don;t think I said immature, you seem to want a cartoon about 20 somethings dealing with the issues that the show ended on; ain't gonna happen - cartoons equal humour or light-heartedness for the mass "adult" audience - which means a return to the early years when such issues did not weigh on the characters shoulders. This idea was thrashed out by JW and Jeff Loeb has has a hand in some excellent "kids" cartoons.

As long as it ain't another Highlander....

"I threw up on your bed"

SPOOKYJESUS

Monday, June 7, 2004 9:53 PM

I think an animated Buffy would kick ass - from what I remember Jane Espenson - The chick who wrote Shindig - will be the main brains behind it and it will always be set in Buffy Season 1 - so anyone thinking they won't be able to snag a tone to suit those saturday morning kids should take another look at season 1 and have a re-think.

I remember Joss coining the phrase "Buffy Beyond" ala Batman beyond - and Batman animated was a kick ass show! - Also have you seen the priliminary design art - LOOK at that library!

What is really important though is that this show is getting made as a way of continuing the buffyverse or exploring new ground with it at least. It is not getting made to sell toys or be the next Pokemon or Ninja Turtles - the heart of this show is in the right place from the get go!

TMURRIE

Saturday, June 19, 2004 4:58 AM

Meh, i still think it's gonna suck. When I first heard about it, I thought "man, this show is SO gonna get cancelled, like we need more of that". It's going to be like " My big fat greek wedding" spinoff show that sucked..AND the "Joey" show spinoff from "Friends", will suck a whole lot.

If there should be a spinoff about anything...I think there should be one about Xander...I mean... a show about a single, single eyed man would be quite interesting.Especially if he turned into some sort of cyclops demon hunter with a big sword...woah..I'm getting an idea here...I better tell Joss!

JMARTINE3592

Saturday, June 19, 2004 5:46 AM

It's not going to suck. Lots of BtVS fans will watch it so the show will have atleast that audience. I think its a great idea to bring in new audiences and introduce the 'verse to people who are just deciding that buffy "shouldn't have ended..." A lot of cartoons are good, so no one should worry. Joss wouldn't let us down! ... I have faith in him.

Jayne - "It smells like crotch..."
Kaylee - "Jayne!"

SASJA

Monday, June 21, 2004 11:01 AM

While it'll never be Buffy the Vampire Slayer because of the lack of character developement (I agree with DarkHood that that's a huge part of the success of Buffy), I still like the idea. I like the idea that Buffy is more than a series - she's a pop culture icon. I want children growing up with a real female hero like Buffy. While BtVS will always have a special place, I don't see why the cartoon can't be quite enjoyable on a smaller scale.

MANTICHORUS

Tuesday, June 22, 2004 9:26 AM

Jeez.
I feel really bad for all the guys working on this. A third of you are claiming the end of the world is nigh, while a second third are saying it'll be one of the best series ever. Talk about pressure! Why don't we hold the judging until there is at least a script preview on the table? (I am in the final third- those who are reserving judgement.)

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