Is it possible that Krypto could be retooled for an older audience?

[Master Moron]

It seems that Cartoon Network wanted Krypto to be a part of it's Tickle U block for preschoolers, but from the website it appears that Krypto will no longer be a part of the block. Could this be due to Krypto being more successful with other demographics rather than preschoolers? With Krypto being on Miguzi is it possible that they might make future episodes of Krypto with an intended audience of kids that are a little bit older?

[Movie-Brat]

It's possible that they could the show a little bit darker like what happened with the 90's Fantastic Four animated series

[Natey]

No. CN would never let it get any darker. their really strict at this moment.

~Nate~

[Kurtman]

I think it probably is. I mean,i'm 16 and I watch it constantly (Crazy and PROUD OF IT!). My favorite characters are Streaky,Brainy Barker and Tusky Husky! Since Krypto isn't very dark,I guess I could write a really angsty fanfic of it but i'm always more tempted to write action fanfics of it. I'm planning on writing a horror fic of it where Red Kryptonite turns Krypto into a monster and he starts attacking his friends one by one.

[Gokou Ruri]

I'm not sure a show about a dog can be very 'dark' unless they turn him into some rabid killing machine. It works for Justice League because they're humans and they can get into mature situations. Not quite sure how 'dark' a show about a dog can be. The idea of a dog getting into mature situations is a bit silly.

[Movie-Brat]

I'm not sure a show about a dog can be very 'dark' unless they turn him into some rabid killing machine. It works for Justice League because they're humans and they can get into mature situations. Not quite sure how 'dark' a show about a dog can be. The idea of a dog getting into mature situations is a bit silly.
By darker I ment by in the spirit of Batman: TAS and Superman: TAS.

[Master Moron]

To make my original post clearer. I wasn't thinking about the 9-14 demographic, I was more thinking the 6-11 demographic. It wouldn't really be too hard to retool Krypto to the 6-11 demographic. And I never actually said anything about making Krypto darker, though making it a tad darker could be a possibility. But, certainly not as dark as Batman:The Animated Series.

[Movie-Brat]

To make my original post clearer. I wasn't thinking about the 9-14 demographic, I was more thinking the 6-11 demographic. It wouldn't really be too hard to retool Krypto to the 6-11 demographic. And I never actually said anything about making Krypto darker, though making it a tad darker could be a possibility. But, certainly not as dark as Batman:The Animated Series.
Oh but I agree that making Krypto a tad bit darker might be a possibility.

[Wanted]

It seems that Cartoon Network wanted Krypto to be a part of it's Tickle U block for preschoolers, but from the website it appears that Krypto will no longer be a part of the block. Could this be due to Krypto being more successful with other demographics rather than preschoolers?Krypto is not on Tickle U because it does rarely invoke laughter. If anything, it's more of an action show than a comedy. And, Tickle U's objective is to "foster your child's sense of humor." Now, is it just me, or will Krypto not be able to do that well?


With Krypto being on Miguzi is it possible that they might make future episodes of Krypto with an intended audience of kids that are a little bit older?They probably won't do a thing to change it.

[TurtleTitan]

While I'm not sure how you could make the show darker, I think it would be neat if Krypto could go on bigger adventures. Maybe stretch some episodes to 30 minutes to get a big story going.

I think that in the next batch of episodes, Krypto should face some Superman villians (since there isn't a Supes-embargo or anything). Maybe in a 30-min episode Krypto would meet Brainiac (the being that destroyed his planet) and would have to stop him from downloading knowledge and destroying the world. And maybe some actual Superman team-up episodes or something.

[Tay the Cat]

Krypto is not on Tickle U because it does rarely invoke laughter. If anything, it's more of an action show than a comedy.

You mean Streaky isn't comic relief (most of the time)?

Wow, I was fooled.

Anyway, I think they've already catered it to an older demographic since day 1. With the exception of the horrid theme song, it looks nothing like what it was supposedly designed for.

[Movie-Brat]

You mean Streaky isn't comic relief (most of the time)?

Wow, I was fooled.

Anyway, I think they've already catered it to an older demographic since day 1. With the exception of the horrid theme song, it looks nothing like what it was supposedly designed for.
You know, maybe in the 2nd season they could change the theme song like what happened with the 90's Fantastic Four cartoon.

[Jyose]

It could be retooled if they turned Kevin in to "Super Kid" or "Super Boy" or something, mostly because a dog having relationship troubles and having trouble with the government would be silly.... Like Scooby Doo getting speech therapy

[Draft]

i still will continue to say that krypto should and most likely will get a post tickle u slot when tickle u debuts

what i don't get, is why cn decided to put on non-educational cartoons, thinking back to other cn kiddie shows(hamtaro, baby looney tunes, pecola, sitting ducks) none are educational and remembering what kiddie shows i watched in the day, most were educational

[Wanted]

You know, maybe in the 2nd season they could change the theme song like what happened with the 90's Fantastic Four cartoon.Very few shows change their openings nowadays. There are exceptions, but very few.

You mean Streaky isn't comic relief (most of the time)?Didn't make me laugh.


Wow, I was fooled.That... yup, that tends to happen.

[Wanted]

what i don't get, is why cn decided to put on non-educational cartoons, thinking back to other cn kiddie shows(hamtaro, baby looney tunes, pecola, sitting ducks) none are educational and remembering what kiddie shows i watched in the day, most were educationalCartoon Network's goal isn't to educate. Why do you think Time Squad was cancelled?

[Movie-Brat]

Cartoon Network's goal isn't to educate. Why do you think Time Squad was cancelled?
So that's why Time Squad was cancelled.

[Toon Up]

I think Time Squad's cancellation had more to do with bucks than education. As for Krypto doing a 30 minute episode, I think that would be great.

[Wanted]

But, it was such a good series. What's a few bucks?

Yes, though, money was the problem.

*cough*Time Squad is better than KND and Billy and Mandy*cough*

[Zyzzybalubah]

The most that will happen is they might involve more action (not that much more, we're talking moving it up to Totally Spies or Winx Club in action levels.) That's good it's not on Tickle U anymore, it would be pretty pointless since it would be on Fridays, Miguzi, and then that block. LOL if it got "dark" that would be so lame. Krypto... only Toonami. HAHAHAHAHA

[Natey]

*cough*Time Squad is better than KND and Billy and Mandy*cough*yes it is i miss that show. and if kyrpto got darker yes it would stink, i mean how can a dog like that be dark. and if was dark enough to be on Toonami well....... ugh.........

Bad Ratings

~Nate~

[EscaflownePilot]

I think that just by adding more action, doing more "action cartoon" style music, and just fleshing characters out and making longer stories (multi-parters, even) and more complex themes, they could pretty easily re-tool it for 6-11 year olds. And I really wish they would. It doesn't really have to be darker at all - just more actiony is all.

Although I very much enjoy the show, I have really nothing driving me to watch it. If it's on, okay, it's an entertaining distraction, but nothing I'll ever go out of my way to watch or keep up with. But considering it seems to be getting more 6-11s than anything else (or so I'd assume, considering it's on Fridays and Miguzi) it REALLY needs to be re-tooled. Even if it's nothing like the typical pre-schooler show, it still shows that it's a pre-schooler's show, and if it's going to be tossed around like it isn't then it REALLY does need to be re-tooled next season; something I find entirely possible.

[Wanted]

I think that just by adding more action, doing more "action cartoon" style music, and just fleshing characters out and making longer stories (multi-parters, even) and more complex themes, they could pretty easily re-tool it for 6-11 year olds. And I really wish they would. It doesn't really have to be darker at all - just more actiony is all.How do you retool a show in the vein of A Pup Named Scooby-Doo to be "more actiony"?


Although I very much enjoy the show, I have really nothing driving me to watch it. If it's on, okay, it's an entertaining distraction, but nothing I'll ever go out of my way to watch or keep up with. But considering it seems to be getting more 6-11s than anything else (or so I'd assume, considering it's on Fridays and Miguzi) it REALLY needs to be re-tooled. Even if it's nothing like the typical pre-schooler show, it still shows that it's a pre-schooler's show, and if it's going to be tossed around like it isn't then it REALLY does need to be re-tooled next season; something I find entirely possible.I agree. If Krypto's going to try to keep its audience, then they need to retrofit it for its new audience. I just don't see how, though. I mean, what would they do? Make the dogs get on their hind legs and do paw-slaps with their other two available paws? The show has already set the precedent for its future, and I don't think there's much they can do with it.

EDIT - I see more hope for Krypto being retooled as a comedy series than an action series. That is, if it's even retooled at all.

[Kagetsu]

No, this is a show about talking pets, there is nothing in the world that could make it dark or add a mature theme. :sad:

[Movie-Brat]

No, this is a show about talking pets, there is nothing in the world that could make it dark or add a mature theme. :sad:
Not unless Paul Dini comes up with something.

[Toon Up]

Well Paul Dini is the man. If he can't do it, no one can.

[swarlock]

By darker I ment by in the spirit of Batman: TAS and Superman: TAS.
I wouldn't want that. It's not suppose to be taken seriously, people. It's suppose to be FUN!!!

Does every toon have to be dark and realistic?

[K-dog]

No, this is a show about talking pets, there is nothing in the world that could make it dark or add a mature theme. :sad:
look at Dragonball Z

anyway,

The thought of Krypto getting darker would be weird. i love Krypto the superdog. he rocks. it would be pretty cool (weird too) if he got darker. What really got me into Krypto was the laughs, you never really see anything funny about a dog having superpowers. Krypto changes that. And if not Krypto you have Streaky, or even the dog stars too. the villans are what you would never expect. a fluffy furry cute cat with a bad additude joining up with a cyborg cat. thats pretty funny. yeah its true Krypto has more laughs than butt-kicking and i do think it should have more action. but i agree on the bad ratings

Krypto got big on laughs not action so im betting more of the future stuff would be on comedy rather than action so dont count your apples on Krypto getting darker.
it would be a good idea though

[Movie-Brat]

I wouldn't want that. It's not suppose to be taken seriously, people. It's suppose to be FUN!!!

Does every toon have to be dark and realistic?
It depends if it goes to action rather than go for laughs.

[Prism]

Krypto's writing is reminescent of early SatAM animation. If they wanted to slightly retool the writing but still keep the lightheartedness, SatAM is probably the best spot for it.

[Wanted]

Cartoon Network doesn't do Saturday mornings. It's international policy.

[Gokou Ruri]

look at Dragonball ZBad example. Dragonball Z is neither mature nor dark.

[Master Moron]

Bad example. Dragonball Z is neither mature nor dark.

Mature no. Dark yes. I think any series that deals with genocide is at least somewhat dark. I'm not necessarily saying the majority of the series is dark, but at times it is certainly dark.

[Darking]

If they really wanted to retool the show, I would say the first thing to do would be to get better villians. Mechani-kat is the only true "threat" they have and he really isn't much of one. Once the villians get better, the heros will have to get tougher and the choices start becoming harder.