Modernization of Classic Cartoons

[Merika]

LOONEY TUNE-UPS

Thu Feb 17, 3:25 AM ET
New York Post
BY ADAM BUCKMAN

That's what fans of the studio's classic cartoon characters might be asking after they get a look at the new, futuristic versions of some of their favorite animated heroes, which Warner unveiled yesterday.

The Looney Tunes characters â€â€Â� six in all â€â€Â� have been "reimagined" (in studio parlance) for a new series called "Loonatics," which is set to air next fall on WPIX/Channel 11 as part of the Saturday morning Kids' WB program lineup.

The show features new versions of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Wile E. Coyote, the Tasmanian Devil, Road Runner and Lola Bunny (the newest of the characters, who was introduced in the 1996 Michael Jordan movie "Space Jam").

For "Loonatics," the six characters are being projected 700 years into the future, given superpowers, and outfitted in tight-fitting, slenderizing space gear.

Apparently, falling anvils and exploding cigars are no longer enough to keep kids 6 to 11 years old entertained.

"This is a kids show intended for kids today who are growing up in the Internet age, an age of technology, an age of hip, cool animation, and something that we hope will resonate with that age group," explained Sander Schwartz, president of Warner Bros. Animation, in a phone interview from Hollywood.

He said the characters' superpowers have not yet been finalized. And neither have their names, although they are expected to have names close to those of their ancestors (think Buzz Bunny).

Link and rest of article: http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp.../looneytuneups

[Merika]

It seems kind of sad....but I guess we have to make way for a new generation.

What do you think?

[RandomSkater]

For "Loonatics," the six characters are being projected 700 years into the future, given superpowers, and outfitted in tight-fitting, slenderizing space gear.

maaaan, pretty much every new cartoon now has something to do with super heros and/or super powers.

They're ruining the classics

[Duke]

Ever see the new Scooby Doo's? They suck so bad it's beyond words and I'm sure now that Friz Frieling is gone these toons will suck as well.

[Merika]

I asked Sn00py how he felt about the idea....he said it sucked...and he's 12. He likes the old stuff just they way they are. I think it's nice when kids can relaxe in a cartoon...instead of it becoming a version of a video game....which, ofcourse, is where the new cartoon characters are probably heading.

[Duke]

Actually the Scooby Doo PC games are the only thing good about that franchise these days. It's also no longer Hanna-Barbara, it's Looney Toones so expect the new Bugs Bunny to be every bit as lame.