Friday, May 15, 2009
ThunderCats is an American animated television series that was developed and produced by Rankin/Bass Productions (the same that created the Silverhawks and The Comic Strip) debuting in 1985, based on the characters created by Tobin "Ted" Wolf. The animation was provided by Pacific Animation Corporation, the working name for a collective of Japanese studios prominently including Topcraft, a group who would later go on to form Studio Ghibli. Season 1 of the show aired in 1985 (65 episodes), followed by a TV movie entitled ThunderCats - HO! in 1986. Seasons 2, 3, and 4 followed a new format of twenty episodes each, starting with a five-part story; these aired from 1987 to 1988, 1988 to 1989, and 1989 to 1990, respectively.
The series was originally distributed by Telepictures Corporation (which would later merge with Lorimar Productions). Near the end of 1988, Lorimar-Telepictures was purchased by Warner Bros., whose television syndication arm would eventually assume distribution of the show; Warner Bros. would eventually gain rights to the series (and all Lorimar-Telepictures programming) from that point on.
There were also several comic-book series produced: Marvel Comics' version, 1985 to 1988; and two series by Wildstorm, an imprint of DC Comics (another Warner Bros. corporate sibling), beginning in 2003. Items of clothing featuring the ThunderCats logo and DVD boxsets of the original series have enjoyed a resurgence in recent years as nostalgia for the former children's favorite has grown.
The series was originally distributed by Telepictures Corporation (which would later merge with Lorimar Productions). Near the end of 1988, Lorimar-Telepictures was purchased by Warner Bros., whose television syndication arm would eventually assume distribution of the show; Warner Bros. would eventually gain rights to the series (and all Lorimar-Telepictures programming) from that point on.
There were also several comic-book series produced: Marvel Comics' version, 1985 to 1988; and two series by Wildstorm, an imprint of DC Comics (another Warner Bros. corporate sibling), beginning in 2003. Items of clothing featuring the ThunderCats logo and DVD boxsets of the original series have enjoyed a resurgence in recent years as nostalgia for the former children's favorite has grown.
ThunderCats Cartoon Series
0 comments Posted by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Action Figures at 11:26 PM
Widely regarded by both critics and fans as one of the finest animated series of the last 20 years, ThunderCats debuted in 1985. The series took on many of the themes prevalent in cartoons from its era, by blending elements from sci-fi and fantasy genres, and by putting a strong moral centre at its heart.
The series told of the adventures of the mighty but compassionate warriors known as the ThunderCats, the last survivors of their home planet. The show focussed particularly on the growth and development of the ThunderCats' young leader, Lion-O. Due to spending his adolescence in suspended animation, Lion-O was forced to grow into a man before the eyes of the audience, and this provided both for strong character development and for valuable life lessons to be introduced into the series' storylines.
The series told of the adventures of the mighty but compassionate warriors known as the ThunderCats, the last survivors of their home planet. The show focussed particularly on the growth and development of the ThunderCats' young leader, Lion-O. Due to spending his adolescence in suspended animation, Lion-O was forced to grow into a man before the eyes of the audience, and this provided both for strong character development and for valuable life lessons to be introduced into the series' storylines.
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