official cartoon and cartoon accessories thread

[Drewbacca]

We have a lot of threads on the main page of Cinemania, the best forum TNL has (to me anyway), so I thought that we could just compile the huge list of cartoons we always seem to talk about in other threads in to one massive thread. Family Guys rebirth, Futurama's Volume release glory, new Simpson episodes and even things like Samurai Jack could make for good conversation, but even better in one larger thread that would stretch for miles of cartoon road, eventually coming to a painted on tunnel that Wiley Coyote would run in to.

First and foremost I would like to ask anybody about the rumored new cartoon by Matt Groening. I'm guessing he took the cancellation of Futurama pretty hard, as did most of us fanboys of the show (because it was so awesome) and wants to prove that he can still make relevant shows in todays Reality TV world. It will probably be routed more in reality. Man I miss Futurama.

Also, the Simpsons quality has been increasing slightly over this season. This still brings them up to about -4, but you know, it's better. I know Matt probably doesn't care about things like he used to out of apathy towards working so long... but oh well. People say they've covered every topic under the sun, which isn't true at all. Each episode usually covers a new topic they're interested in, and most of them have the potential to be awesome. Some good quotes come out of them like when Wiggum gets his badge back from Homer and says: "That's funny, this is how I got the job the first time."

Anyway, enough with the long boring talk. Lets talk about cartoons.

This thread is not for anime. Anime lovers have their own forum for that. This is for none-anime related cartoons.

Has anybody seen the recent Samurai Jacks? I loved that portal guardian and he also kicked Akus ass once again. I think they're going to be wrapping up the series this or next season. I can't wait for the DVD.

[George]

I've always been a fan of Jack, and even though the first two seasons had a few rough episodes (namely the dragon episode and the Jack in wonderland episode) it's still my favorite American cartoon. Some noted favorites of mine:

Epsisode 25: Jack meets the Spartans. What can I say? It's got an epic feel from beginning to end, some of the best action sequences in the entire series, and a killer soundtrack.

Episode 30: Jack and the Zombies. Great fight, the best one between Jack and Aku to date. I loved the dark mood and the incredible fight choreography.

Episode Something-or-other: Jack vs. Aku. This is the funniest episode they ever made. Not only does it mock their rivalry, it almost goes as far as to mock the structure of the show itself:

Aku: We fight, you beat me, and I run away screaming something like "Curse you SAMURAIIII!!" Then we don't hear from each other for a about two weeks.

Then the part where they keep one-upping each other with the fake swords was hilarious.

Yeah, great show. Can't wait for the DVD.

[Jeremy]

The Simpsons is back on the road to recovery, as this season has been full of great episodes. Classic cartoons are currently suiting my fancy, as I'm stunned at how amazing some of the animation was for them. God bless the $7 two-DVD classic cartoon set I bought a week or so ago, as it brought back many memories for me, and I haven't even seen half of the eps. offered on it yet.

[Despair]

Those SJ episodes sound great. Unfortunately I havent been watching SJ lately, so I miss out on the fun stuff

I will be definately getting that dvd set.

[Drewbacca]

I've always been a fan of Jack, and even though the first two seasons had a few rough episodes (namely the dragon episode and the Jack in wonderland episode) it's still my favorite American cartoon. Some noted favorites of mine:

Epsisode 25: Jack meets the Spartans. What can I say? It's got an epic feel from beginning to end, some of the best action sequences in the entire series, and a killer soundtrack.

Episode 30: Jack and the Zombies. Great fight, the best one between Jack and Aku to date. I loved the dark mood and the incredible fight choreography.

Episode Something-or-other: Jack vs. Aku. This is the funniest episode they ever made. Not only does it mock their rivalry, it almost goes as far as to mock the structure of the show itself:

Aku: We fight, you beat me, and I run away screaming something like "Curse you SAMURAIIII!!" Then we don't hear from each other for a about two weeks.

Then the part where they keep one-upping each other with the fake swords was hilarious.

Yeah, great show. Can't wait for the DVD.

I really enjoyed the Scotsman character too. The gun for a leg would normally be weird, but in the Jack universe it works. That's one of the things i love about the show. You can have something like talking nightclub dogs and not have it appear totally cheesy.

The Simpsons is back on the road to recovery, as this season has been full of great episodes. Classic cartoons are currently suiting my fancy, as I'm stunned at how amazing some of the animation was for them. God bless the $7 two-DVD classic cartoon set I bought a week or so ago, as it brought back many memories for me, and I haven't even seen half of the eps. offered on it yet.

Ya, the Flintstones and Scooby Doo were just released. I really enjoy these shows, although Scooby Doo is repetitive as hell. The Flintstones had a lot of life right up until the end.

[Regus]

All those old Hana Barbera cartoons are pure garbage.

[Klonoa]

Dennis the Menace needs to be out on DVD.
I'd buy it.

[perkyskirt]

Someone should make a list of all the cartoons coming out on dvd and the ones that were recently released. I would have but I would probably miss too many.

[Mairu]

Where are all these comments about the simpsons improving this season? They're still as shitty as they've ever been. The last episode with the star wars parody and marge drunk or whatever was retarded as fuck.

As far as cartoon releases coming in the next few months:
Beast Wars: The Second Season came out... today! I need to pick it up.
Season 1 of the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comes out on April 20
Season 4 of Reboot and Season 1 of Samurai Jack come out on May 4
Volume 1 of Invader Zim comes out on May 11
Season 1 of The Jetsons also comes out on May 11
Volume 2 of Aqua Teen Hunger Force and Volume 1 of Sealab 2021 comes out on June 15

All dates from tvshowsondvd.com

[perkyskirt]

Jem comes out March 30th
When is Batman the animated series coming out?
Rikki Tikki Tavi just got rereleased on VHS but not DVD