Comments on: Thundercats to the CGI Screen

By: ThunderCats Movie Footage is Dead on Arrival | Movies

ThunderCats Movie Footage is Dead on Arrival | Movies — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:55:09 +0000

[...] It’s been just shy of a year since we had news regarding the oft-delayed ThunderCats feature film. Warner Bros was, rightfully, quick to abandon the idea of utilizing flesh and blood (and fur) actors to portray the iconic humanoid-feline heroes — setting animators to work on a TMNT-esque ThunderCats CGI film. [...]

By: A Look at the Delayed Thundercats Movie - Screen Rant

A Look at the Delayed Thundercats Movie - Screen Rant — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 02:33:55 +0000

[...] proposed Thundercats feature film had been proposed years ago and later said to be entirely CGI. Now it seems that the project has been delayed as it sits in kitty litter development [...]

By: (Fan-Made) Thundercats Trailer! Ho! - Screen Rant

(Fan-Made) Thundercats Trailer! Ho! - Screen Rant — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:38:53 +0000

[...] is still slated as a 2010 release. No confirmation yet on whether it will be a CGI film as first rumored, or if the project is moving in a new direction. We’ll keep you [...]

By: TJ

TJ — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 19:13:49 +0000

Benny>> You are so right, reading that message you posted about the 2000′s being the new 80′s made me think about it and you are completely right I just thought it was funny you saide that LOL. Does anyone know if there are any screen shots or video clips from this movie yet I’ve been anxiously awaiting the arival of it and this is the first time I’ve actually looked into it and found it’s gonna be CG, which is cool, but if anyone has some more info about it and can stear me in the right direction that would be greatly appreciated. My e-mail address is peeongranny@hotmail.com anything would be appreciated.

By: Benny

Benny — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:14:10 +0000

GREAT JAGA!
The 2000′s are the new 80′s!
I have fond memories of the cartoon as a kid… They should just make rated R versions of all the old 80′s T.V. shows since the only people who care are 30 something males!
(a powerful and kick-ass group)

By: Bearacid

Bearacid — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:47:09 +0000

I remember the Thundercats!!! This is yet another great idea that comes from a cartoon that I grew up watching. I am very excited about all of these up and coming movies. It is about time, I say, with all of this utter crap they have put out lately.

By: Bilbojack4

Bilbojack4 — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:07:21 +0000

I can’t belive this !!!

They are planning a remake of one of the very best cartoon of my childhood.
As some of you I would prefer a film than a CGI animation but anyway it’s going to be hard work to get anywhere near the original.

By: FlameStrike

FlameStrike — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:54:09 +0000

“Was this franchise really that popular?”

Well, I can’t be sure until I see the dates on the closing credits of the final episode, but some Thundercats fan sites indicate the show ran for four seasons.

Now, it may not have been as resilient as Transformers or GI Joe have been, but it’s got a pretty solid fan base.

By: Panda

Panda — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:27:49 +0000

“run the risk of angering and alienating”

yup, they should change the battlecry “Thudercats HO!” or they might anger streetwalkers everywhere

Was this franchise really that popular? Maybe, I think I have seen t-shirts with the logo in Hot Topic

By: FlameStrike

FlameStrike — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:59:29 +0000

“I say just write a good script based on the basic concept and who cares about the tiny details. I think we can allow them some creative license with this franchise.”

I agree, we can allow them some. Still, I’d very much like to see them remain respectful of the franchise. I can site many 80′s cartoons that have been updated and yet respected the original material. However, if they go too basic with the concept, they run the risk of angering and alienating the fans and appearing to be disrespectful of the property they’re working on.

“I can’t for the life of me remember, though, why Mum-Ra wanted to destroy the Thundercats. I guess there’s was just nothing else to do?”

Well, besides being, in his own words, “The ever-living source of evil,” he wanted the power of the Eye of Thundera for himself, and, when he discovered that wasn’t really possible, he decided he simply didn’t want anyone else to have it either because it, and consequently the Thundercats themselves, was a threat to his power.

By: Screen Rant

Screen Rant — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:34:13 +0000

John, I changed the image for technical reasons. I’ve added this post to the featured story rotation on the home page and the small image that was above would have looked horrible blown up.

Vic

By: John "Kahless" Taylor

John "Kahless" Taylor — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:00:10 +0000

I see you changed the picture from 3 of the characters to the Thundercat logo.

By: John "Kahless" Taylor

John "Kahless" Taylor — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:13:15 +0000

There was another episode where Mum-Ra had morphed into the guise of King Arthur. He stood at the bank of the river where Excalibur had been given back to the Lady of the Lake and received the sword. Lion-O had to confront Mum-Ra but the swords just started fighting by themselves. In the end, Excalibur won, disabling all the Thundercats. Unfortunately for Mum-Ra, Merlin was still a very powerful wizard and he restored the Thundercats and the Sword of Omens, and then sent Excalibur back to the Lady.

I can’t wait to see this movie.

By: Zipper Stevens

Zipper Stevens — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:10:03 +0000

“Kick the Can”. I distinctly remember that episode. Snarf was useful. Still annoying, but useful.

By: steven the git

steven the git — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:56:09 +0000

Yes, that was a handy weapon, compact and easy to put away in your lion’s glove, and full length when need be.
Weird how all this comes back!

Yes, boredom. Poor Mum-Ra, lying in his crypt, nothing to do so he goes and pesters the neighbours. A restraining order waiting to happen.

By: Bruce Simmons

Bruce Simmons — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:15:38 +0000

Hey Panda.. his sword grew into a full length battle sword when battle was about to begin and when he summoned the Thundercats to his side for battle…

Other things probably happened when he came of age, but we don’t go there, here on this site.

By: Panda

Panda — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:55:29 +0000

I remember this cartoon, but didn’t realize it was popular enough to warrent a movie 20 years later. How many Thudercat purists are there?

I say just write a good script based on the basic concept and who cares about the tiny details. I think we can allow them some creative license with this franchise.

Didn’t Lion-O’s sword grow a few inches when he “came of age”? And why does his name sound like a kid’s cereal.

By: Bruce Simmons

Bruce Simmons — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:07:14 +0000

Mumm-Ra is probably not a cat person (good one steven) and he’s probably got deep rooted emotional issues going back to when he hated his parents, if he had any, and takes it out on the cats Thomas. Then again, boredom does make folk come up with interesting ideas!

By: steven the git

steven the git — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:00:46 +0000

Guess he wasn’t a cat person

Think he just disliked them for turning up on his planet. He was like the typical mean old man living alone, just wanting peace and quiet.

The intro is still really cool, although have to admit, I’d forgotten all about the two kiddies. But the Thunder Tank is as cool as ever!

By: Thomas

Thomas — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 05:59:40 +0000

I remember watching this show all the time.

I can’t for the life of me remember, though, why Mum-Ra wanted to destroy the Thundercats. I guess there’s was just nothing else to do?