"Adventure Time With Finn and Jake" Pre-Release Discussion Thread Part 2

[ToonFaithful]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/ab/Adventure_Time_with_Finn_Jake.png
Adventure Time with Finn & Jake is an upcoming American animated television series created by Pendleton Ward, based on the animated short Adventure Time that aired as part of Frederator Studios' Random! Cartoons. The animated short was nominated for an Annie Award for Best Animated Short Subject of 2006. The series includes many silly or mathematical outbursts, such as "Rhombus!" and "Algebraic!". In September 2008, the short was officially greenlighted for a series by Cartoon Network and the pilot is scheduled to air sometime in April.

For more info visit Adventure Time's Frederator profile. (http://frederatorblogs.com/adventure_time/)

This thread continues from the General "Adventure Time" Talkback (http://www.toonzone.net/forums/showthread.php?t=215814&highlight=General+Adventure+Time+Talkback)
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Comments?

[hezzy]

Nice Copy And Paste and its march 11th

[ToonFaithful]

Nice Copy And Paste and its march 11th
Uh ok? Date has been updated.

[Mickialla]

I believe we already have a thread like this here.

http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=215814

It hasn't been posted on since September, but it's already pretty filled with discussion and I think it's still recent enough to be posted in.

[Strongs100]

Does that really mean it has to be shut down? One of mine was shut down because of that same reason and I don't understand why we can't just shut down the old one. This one has lots of info and it's nice to restart so we don't have tons of pages.

[Luffy]

i agree lets keep this one open!

[Mickialla]

Does that really mean it has to be shut down? One of mine was shut down because of that same reason and I don't understand why we can't just shut down the old one. This one has lots of info and it's nice to restart so we don't have tons of pages.

This one has lots of info? It just started.

Ultimately it's not up to me or anyone else here whether or not the thread stays open; it's up to the mods here. You're free to keep it open, I'm simply suggesting to visit a previous thread because it already has quite a bit of information in it. And whether or not it has a lot of pages isn't really a problem. That's all I really have to say on the matter.

[ToonFaithful]

Maybe the mods can modify the title and add "Part 2".

[Mickialla]

Maybe the mods can modify the title and add "Part 2".

That's a good idea as well.

[Light Lucario]

This one has lots of info? It just started.

Ultimately it's not up to me or anyone else here whether or not the thread stays open; it's up to the mods here. You're free to keep it open, I'm simply suggesting to visit a previous thread because it already has quite a bit of information in it. And whether or not it has a lot of pages isn't really a problem. That's all I really have to say on the matter.

I'm going to keep this thread open. The other thread is much older with a lot of pages of information. It would be better to keep this thread open and update it with more news. Since it seems Mr. Freeze would like to change the title of the thread, I'll add "Part 2" as well.

[ToonFaithful]

That's a good idea as well.
Yeah, I'm gonna go ahead and edit my post and say this thread continues from General "Adventure Time" Talkback :http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=215814 (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=215814)

Thanks Light Lucario!

[DeanBurrito25]

Adventure Time is covered on February's issue of Animation Magazine! (http://frederatorblogs.com/adventure_time/2010/01/19/the-first-adventure-time-magazine-cover/)
Nice.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4289210942_c292543c9d_b.jpg

[Strongs100]

Adventure Time is covered on February's issue of Animation Magazine! (http://frederatorblogs.com/adventure_time/2010/01/19/the-first-adventure-time-magazine-cover/)
Nice.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4289210942_c292543c9d_b.jpg
Sweet!:D Look at all the different creatures in the background!:evil:

[ryandcow]

so jake's a shape shifter, interesting.....

[RonDrakenfan17]

Guess, these are one of those shows that I can't let animation stop me from watching. The storyline and characters sound intresting at least.

[Daxdiv]

so jake's a shape shifter, interesting.....

His arms and legs can do almost anything. Even during the pilot short he was able to make his legs longer just so "Penn" could reach the top of the castle.

As for the cover, it's nice I like it. That is almost DVD worthy.

[ToonFaithful]

Jake can change sizes also.

[ryandcow]

Maybe this show has more action potential than I thought.....

[Mickialla]

Maybe this show has more action potential than I thought.....

I think the action to comedy ratio will be most similar to that of the Powerpuff Girls.

[firefoxprime]

I think the action to comedy ratio will be most similar to that of the Powerpuff Girls.


hmm...yeah.
i think so too.
alot of creativity was put into this series. they already have a second season set in place.:anime:
i wonder what else jake can transform....;)

[ChildHood90s]

Adventure Time might just be similar to Power Puff Girls in a way... at least action and comedy wise. Looking at that magazine cover I'm a tad more thrilled to see what Adventure Time turns out to be. :D

[Space Cadet]

A new ad aired and it mentioned the show airing in April now.

[hezzy]

March To April. So Now We Know We cant trust every ad

[ToonFaithful]

A new ad aired and it mentioned the show airing in April now.
Something's going on here. I wonder if they need more time.

[chdr]

^ Possibly so they can air more episodes without taking a break?

[Daxdiv]

^ Possibly so they can air more episodes without taking a break?

That sounds about right. As for my prediction on how long premieres will last, I'll give it 2-3 months myself before it goes into hibernation.

[Strongs100]

That sounds about right. As for my prediction on how long premieres will last, I'll give it 2-3 months myself before it goes into hibernation.

I could see it going into November actually. Obviously for the first 5 episodes it'll show two new 15 minute episodes but then I think it'll be 15 minutes long which is better than waiting every two weeks.;)

[Rho]

Aw man, April? :/

How many episodes were ordered for the 1st season?

[ToonFaithful]

^ Possibly so they can air more episodes without taking a break?
^ Possibly making plans when it'll premiere each week and they can make more episodes?

[chdr]

Aw man, April? :/

How many episodes were ordered for the 1st season?13 episodes.

[ChildHood90s]

Any thoughts that the Adventure Time team had to go back and fix some dialogue perhaps? Or does the PG rating keep the dialogue (from the storyboards) completely safe?

Whatever it is, at least it's not premiering in May. Although, I bet that younger CN viewers probably don't like that this show's been pushed back another month... and still gets constant advertising as if Cartoon Network were taunting them... lol.

[firefoxprime]

A new ad aired and it mentioned the show airing in April now.


*gasps*
are you serious?
which ad??

[Daxdiv]

I could see it going into November actually. Obviously for the first 5 episodes it'll show two new 15 minute episodes but then I think it'll be 15 minutes long which is better than waiting every two weeks.;)

Pretty much, The double premiere for this show might last one month, two if were lucky. Just so CN can just reair the episodes they already aired despite the low episode count. I believe they did that with the rest of their shows, so I don't see why AT would be the exception.

[Strongs100]

Pretty much, The double premiere for this show might last one month, two if were lucky. Just so CN can just reair the episodes they already aired despite the low episode count. I believe they did that with the rest of their shows, so I don't see why AT would be the exception.

But keep in mind that when Chowder and Flapjack first aired no network really ever aired 15-minute episodes. I think Nickelodeon was the first to when they did those events with the one 15-minute episode every day of the week. When 30-minute shows air they have no choice but to air the whole thing. That could be a good or bad thing since although we get to see the whole thing we have to wait longer for each new episodes. Har Har Tharsdays on the other hand can just simply air 15-minute episodes so it can last longer and still get the same huge audience they receive when they air new episodes. I remember towards the end of Season 1 of Chowder they would seriously air only one new episode a month! Seriously! Take a look.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Chowder_episodes
Look at the air dates on Gazpacho Stands Up/ A Taste of Marzipan all the way to The Vacation/ The Sleep Eater, I remember watching it and being happy that it was finally back an then they took another month-long break. At least now if they want to do that you get half a month's wait instead of a full month's.:anime:

[SRB2Unleashed]

I CAN'T THE WAIT TILL APRIL!!! I NEED IT NAO!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Wow that was alot of screaming. I saw the promo for the new April premiere date and I almost had a heartattack. I did yell "NO!!!" though and my Mom heard me.

[Rho]

13 episodes.

Then they could do the half-premiere thing after the initial premiere. 25 11-minute episodes, and if it would still premiere on March 11, the season finale would air on approx. September 2, and by then, another season might be ready.

Or, have full premieres, and it'd end around the summer, when TDM is unfortunately set to premiere, and TDM could replace this show's slot.

[ToonFaithful]

It would be awesome if they had Pendleton Ward host the premiere.

[SRB2Unleashed]

It would be awesome if they had Pendleton Ward host the premiere.

Naw, Ice King FTW

[ToonFaithful]

Naw, Ice King FTW
That's something I would do for my Cartoon Network Block Party block. Yeah, Ice King is awesome and he might be my favorite character from the show. You know what, I'm gonna change my avatar as him.

[hezzy]

http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/promotion_landing_page/adventuretime/index.html

They Now Have A website

[ToonFaithful]

http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/promotion_landing_page/adventuretime/index.html

They Now Have A website
Didn't you already post that?! Alright deleting the post and putting it at this page. Two can play at that game.

Finn hats are in!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2711/4304374210_8c7146f4c8.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84568447@N00/4304374210/)

[Kool345]

Hey everyone check this out: http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/promotion_landing_page/adventuretime/index.html

[hezzy]

Hey everyone check this out: http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/promotion_landing_page/adventuretime/index.html
I already posted that

[ChildHood90s]

That's a pretty cool promotional site... but all the dates are back to "2010" again... wonder if there's a reason for that or if it's just CN's mistake.

[Chazooma]

http://www.animationmagazine.net/article/11078

Adventure Time article!

I never really thought about it until reading this article,
but for someone still in their early career years,
Pen Ward has already been made creator of his own television cartoon & accumulated various awards.
I feel more impressed thinking about him than I was before.

Here's a particularly interesting excerpt:

The first season of Adventure Time with Finn and Jake is made up of 26 11-minute episodes, and Cartoon Network has already ordered another 26 episodes for the second season of the show.

[chdr]

http://www.animationmagazine.net/article/11078

Adventure Time article!

I never really thought about it until reading this article,
but for someone still in their early career years,
Pen Ward has already been made creator of his own television cartoon & accumulated various awards.
I feel more impressed thinking about him than I was before.

Here's a particularly interesting excerpt:I guess CN has officially picked up the Nick model: shows are now 15-minutes long, but are paired up for airing convenience.

[Rho]

I'm so glad CN has great expectations for this. They began promoting it four months before its premiere, and its being heavily promoted about 2 1/2 months before it premieres. And they've ordered a second season already.

[Blipsy]

I just saw a commercial for the show during Robot Chicken. Except for Star Wars: The Clone Wars and the Powerpuff Girls DVDs, I think this is the first time I've seen normal CN programming advertised during [as]. This, is addition to its TV-PG rating, makes it seem as if they want it to have a sizable adult audience too. Hopefully it does, as the show looks really good.

[Daxdiv]

I just saw the ads for it during Adult Swim as well. Mostly the Ice King one where he dances around, and then says the release is in April. I find it weird that they're doing that since I come understand that Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block doesn't advertise Cartoon Network Shows during Adult Swim hour, and Just as much as I don't see Cartoon Network advertise any Adult Swim show during their regular hours.

[Kool345]

I just saw the ads for it during Adult Swim as well. Mostly the Ice King one where he dances around, and then says the release is in April. I find it weird that they're doing that since I come understand that Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block doesn't advertise Cartoon Network Shows during Adult Swim hour, and Just as much as I don't see Cartoon Network advertise any Adult Swim show during their regular hours.
I know, I don't usually see that either. Weird how CN is advertising during the Adult Swim block.

[Silverstar]

Cartoon Network doesn't normally advertise its' Toon shows during the [adult swim] block since [as] skews toward a completely different demographic than the rest of Cartoon Network; for that same reason [as] shows are usually not advertised during Cartoon Network hours.

That Toon made an exception with Adventure Time (coupled with the show's TV-PG rating) implies that Toon is hoping the series will attract an adult following as well; clearly the network has a lot riding on AT.

I really hope for everyone's sake that the show does well; for all the hype that Adventure Time is receiving, a lot of people are going to have a lot of egg on their collective faces if the show isn't a hit. As I said in an earlier thread, all of Adventure Time's great potential isn't going to matter one bit if the show pulls a Chowder and doesn't earn Toon the desired ratings.

I don't know about the rest of you, but when a show gets hyped this much before it airs, I start to worry. Few shows live up to this level of hype.

[DeanBurrito25]

I (like the rest of you) was also surprised to see the AT promo after Adult Swim last night.
Looks like the show's demographic is reaching out to one larger than just kids...

[YamiMario]

I (like the rest of you) was also surprised to see the AT promo after Adult Swim last night.
Looks like the show's demographic is reaching out to one larger than just kids...
Which is what CN should do, in general.

[ToonFaithful]

Didn't they do that with Star Wars The Clone Wars and aired it on TBS and Adult Swim?

Also I forgot to tell you guys this but Adventure Time With Finn and Jake almost has the same design as Superjail on AS.

[Light Lucario]

Didn't they do that with Star Wars The Clone Wars and aired it on TBS and Adult Swim?

Also I forgot to tell you guys this but Adventure Time With Finn and Jake almost has the same design as Superjail on AS.

I'm not sure about airing promos on Adult Swim, but I do remember that there were some promos on TBS before The Clone Wars started. I think some episodes of the series have also aired on Adult Swim. While it is surprising that Cartoon Network is trying to get an older demographic for this show, it isn't the first time that they've done something like this either.

[flapjack4thewin]

Hmm...I've yet to see an AT commercial on adult swim, but I kinda want to.

And I think I know why I had a bad impression of AT. The way it's drawn. That's bad, right? Well I can't help it. :sweat: It reminds me of that stupid show wow wow wubzy and i LOATHE that show and its style. It's to bright, happy and simple.

[Rho]

I wonder how further CN will go. Could we end up seeing AT promos on The CW, TBS, and TNT?

[ToonFaithful]

I wonder how further CN will go. Could we end up seeing AT promos on The CW, TBS, and TNT?
Or MyNetworkTV? Considering the fact that Ben 10: Alien Swarm promos aired from time to time on there.

[Rho]

..They did?
I know The CW is in the same family as CN, but MyNetworkTV? Weird.

I've also seen Star Wars: The Clone Wars promos on Nick@Nite before, so I guess that's possible. -shrug-

[Kool345]

I've seen Star Wars The Clone Wars promos on Nickelodoen so AT wouldn't suprise me on Nickelodeon. I have also seen Disney Channel promos on CN before (Princess Protection Program, Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie). Seeing an Adventure Time promo on another network would not surprise me. I am still surprised that they pushed it back to April instead of Marach. Why did they do that?

[DeanBurrito25]

Which is what CN should do, in general.
Agreed. CN should really make more cartoonss aimed at wide demographics than just kids.
They'd be more sucessful.

[Mickialla]

Let's add a little spice to this discussion.

Right now, Adventure Time is being pretty hyped up and everyone thinks it's going to become Cartoon Networks "it" cartoon. I personally think that Adventure Time might end up being Cartoon Network's best comedy series since The Powerpuff Girls. And it makes me glad that Cartoon Network made one good decision and decided to pick up Adventure Time before Nick could. That being said, do you guys think Adventure Time would've been a better quality cartoon if it was produced by Nick??

While I think AT would definitely be more successful, I don't think it'd be as good quality wise. Nick has recently decided to make most of their cartoons "dumbed down" in order to appeal to a very specific group of kids who are hocked up on sugar, as is evidenced by the shrill and often annoying characters in their cartoons (Fanboy & Chum Chum, Spongebob, FOP at times). Plus, I think Cartoon Network has a better overall staff of cartoonists and animators.

[chdr]

Let's add a little spice to this discussion.

Right now, Adventure Time is being pretty hyped up and everyone thinks it's going to become Cartoon Networks "it" cartoon. I personally think that Adventure Time might end up being Cartoon Network's best comedy series since The Powerpuff Girls. And it makes me glad that Cartoon Network made one good decision and decided to pick up Adventure Time before Nick could. That being said, do you guys think Adventure Time would've been a better quality cartoon if it was produced by Nick??

While I think AT would definitely be more successful, I don't think it'd be as good quality wise. Nick has recently decided to make most of their cartoons "dumbed down" in order to appeal to a very specific group of kids who are hocked up on sugar, as is evidenced by the shrill and often annoying characters in their cartoons (Fanboy & Chum Chum, Spongebob, FOP at times). Plus, I think Cartoon Network has a better overall staff of cartoonists and animators.^ Not really. From what I hear, the main reason why Nick never picked it up was because they wanted to tone down the show. Even if they did pick it up, Nick probably would have treated the show badly if it wasn't an overnight success, like they always do.

[ToonFaithful]

I hope they'll do a crossover with Flapjack. Anyways, I'm just glad Cartoon Network has plans to air more cartoons. Now I'm just worried about the other shows like Sym-Bionic Titan and Generator Rex.

[Mickialla]

^ Not really. From what I hear, the main reason why Nick never picked it up was because they wanted to tone down the show. Even if they did pick it up, Nick probably would have treated the show badly if it wasn't an overnight success, like they always do.


Well, by tone down I'm sure they meant that they would make it less for adults and more for kids, and they'd probably want to make the characters more annoying like the rest of their staple cartoons.

[chdr]

Well, by tone down I'm sure they meant that they would make it less for adults and more for kids, and they'd probably want to make the characters more annoying like the rest of their staple cartoons.From what I hear, Nick wanted to make the show "less weird".

[ToonFaithful]

From what I hear, Nick wanted to make the show "less weird".
What's a cartoon without wierdness?! Ugh come on Nickelodeon, we all know you're gonna put it in the Saturday morning slot just like Fanboy. And now they want to make the show "less wierd"?! Adventure Time without "wierd" wouldn't even be Adventure Time.....

[DeanBurrito25]

From what I hear, Nick wanted to make the show "less weird".
And now I'm glad Nickelodeon didn't get their hands on Adventure Time. :shrug:
Adventure Time without weird is like macaroni without cheese.

And besides, Nick would probably water the show down to no end anyways. Judging from the storyboards, AT can have pretty heated action scenes and its dark moments, so I think it's best that it stays on Cartoon Network.

[Chazooma]

While I think AT would definitely be more successful, I don't think it'd be as good quality wise. Nick has recently decided to make most of their cartoons "dumbed down" in order to appeal to a very specific group of kids who are hocked up on sugar, as is evidenced by the shrill and often annoying characters in their cartoons (Fanboy & Chum Chum, Spongebob, FOP at times). Plus, I think Cartoon Network has a better overall staff of cartoonists and animators.
I feel that Adventure Time is more... 'safe', I guess, on Cartoon Network.
Especially with the way they've been promoting the show,
four months of (frequent) promotion is nothing to lightly shrug at.

It just seems that Nick is like a bigger gamble with bigger extremes.

[Innagadadavida]

Anybody seen the official site? (http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/promotion_landing_page/adventuretime/index.html) On that video where the Ice King taunts Finn, I remember when Pen Ward posted a flash animation of Ice King slapping his butt in the same way he does right there. I love that I already know all this behind the scenes stuff. Makes me feel like I'm a part of it.

[ToonFaithful]

Anybody seen the official site? (http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/promotion_landing_page/adventuretime/index.html) On that video where the Ice King taunts Finn, I remember when Pen Ward posted a flash animation of Ice King slapping his butt in the same way he does right there. I love that I already know all this behind the scenes stuff. Makes me feel like I'm a part of it.
Yes, somebody posted the link for it on the other page. Thanks for posting it again though, now I can add it to my favorites.



Originally Posted By Frederator Studios Blogs
“Good Buddies” Background Designs (http://frederatorblogs.com/adventure_time/2010/01/26/good-buddies-background-designs/)

January 26th, 2010
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4307155400_85ec818859.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84568447@N00/4307155400/)
The shows background designers are Ghostshrimp and Santino Lascano. If I were a younger man, I’d print these out and color them

[Fillet-O-Fish]

I'm glad Nick didn't pick this up (and not just because I like CN more.) Adventure Time without weird is like... dinner without food. People without limbs. iPods without music. It doesn't work. It might have been a bigger hit, but it'd be completely unenjoyable to anyone besides the target audience (something that most CN shows aren't.)

[Rho]

From what I hear, Nick wanted to make the show "less weird".

...The hell?

Thank you for picking it up, CN, and rescuing this show from destruction.

[ToonFaithful]

Thank you people for agreeing with me. Adventure Time without "wierd" or whatever Nick calls it would not be even funny. I mean seriously, if they made it "less wierd" then half of the characters from the show would be gone. Because that's one of their characteristics.

[ChildHood90s]

Adventure Time without weird could have destroyed its soul... glad that we'll never find out what Adventure Time on Nick would be like.

[ToonFaithful]

Plus it would get a morning slot.

[Mickialla]

You guys can continue the conversation about what Adventure Time would've been like on Nick, but I want to ask a new question as well.

As anyone who has watched the original short would know, one original part of Adventure Time was its use of video game music in the background. I'm pretty sure that's supposed to carry on into the show, but this animatic below, from the episode "Tree Trunks" seems to contradict that.

http://frederatorblogs.com/adventure_time/2009/10/09/tree-trunks-animatic/

Maybe it's just an idea they've been playing around with, but the animatic has music similar to that of Ren and Stimpy and Spongebob. Could Adventure Time be going the same route as those shows with its music, or do you guys think they should keep the Commodore 64 music instead. I actually think they could do a mix of both. The video game music was an original touch to the short, and really showed how Pen Ward's style is also influenced by video games, though it make use of Spongebob/Ren and Stimpy music too.

[ToonFaithful]

You guys can continue the conversation about what Adventure Time would've been like on Nick, but I want to ask a new question as well.

As anyone who has watched the original short would know, one original part of Adventure Time was its use of video game music in the background. I'm pretty sure that's supposed to carry on into the show, but this animatic below, from the episode "Tree Trunks" seems to contradict that.

http://frederatorblogs.com/adventure_time/2009/10/09/tree-trunks-animatic/

Maybe it's just an idea they've been playing around with, but the animatic has music similar to that of Ren and Stimpy and Spongebob. Could Adventure Time be going the same route as those shows with its music, or do you guys think they should keep the Commodore 64 music instead. I actually think they could do a mix of both. The video game music was an original touch to the short, and really showed how Pen Ward's style is also influenced by video games, though it make use of Spongebob/Ren and Stimpy music too.
Hopefully we'll get the music, I'll look at the storyboards and see if there's any information. I remember the videogame music for the short and I thought it was unique. I'll be doing some research on this tonight.

[ChildHood90s]

I remember hearing or reading somewhere that Pen Ward was keeping the Commodore 64 music in Adventure Time (Unfortunately I don't have a link handy). I'm sure that throwing a different type of music into the mix won't kill Adventure Time, actually, it'll be nice to have the music get switched back and forth between the two.

[nakak]

Apparently Thurop Van Orman (Flapjack) is now one of the executive producers on "Adventure Time!"

http://thurop.deviantart.com/journal/29992561/

[King_of_doom]

Apparently Thurop Van Orman (Flapjack) is now one of the executive producers on "Adventure Time!"

http://thurop.deviantart.com/journal/29992561/



I was gonna mention that when i saw his journal i was like wow! Well knowing Thurop, the show will be alot more weirder lol.

[Daxdiv]

Apparently Thurop Van Orman (Flapjack) is now one of the executive producers on "Adventure Time!"

Apparently, they're assembling CN current A-Team from what it looks like, Ghostshrimp, Drymon, Jennings, McHale, and now Orman is an executive producer. Once again, this is more proof that CN wants Adventure Time to be their biggest hit.

[DeanBurrito25]

Wow. All 5 of those guys are forces to be reckoned with. This show is going to be huge.
Well now that Thurop is on Adventure Time, what does that mean for Flap-


...Along with a *****torm of new Flapjack episodes!!! Woohooo!
Nevermind. :p

[Mickialla]

Well hold on one second. Derek Drymon isn't executive producer for the show anymore. Thurop is replacing Drymon. That means that maybe Derek Drymon has some new project that he's working on....maybe for Cartoon Network....maybe Danger Planet?! :eek:

[Luffy]

whoa what a crew....
hey do you guys think adventuretime will pass the limit of 78 episodes? since CN has such high hopes for this show. the only show that passed 78 was KND with 81 episodes. because CN gives every CN orginal 78 episodes no matter what.

[ChildHood90s]

Well hold on one second. Derek Drymon isn't executive producer for the show anymore. Thurop is replacing Drymon. That means that maybe Derek Drymon has some new project that he's working on....maybe for Cartoon Network....maybe Danger Planet?! :eek:

Holy crap that would be amazing, lets hope so! :D

[DeanBurrito25]

Well hold on one second. Derek Drymon isn't executive producer for the show anymore. Thurop is replacing Drymon. That means that maybe Derek Drymon has some new project that he's working on....maybe for Cartoon Network....maybe Danger Planet?! :eek:
That...that'd be awesome. :anime:

[Chazooma]

Looks like many are getting even more excited with this show,
and I'm one of them.

With this kind of team, I don't know Adventure Time could not be good.
It's this quality of a crew that every show would have in a perfect world.
April needs to hurry up and appear...

[hezzy]

NEW PROMO

Finn running around a city saying "What time is it"!

[ShadowGUN]

Just saw a new promo that half live action and half animation. It look pretty cool with a kid dress a Finn and giant Jake.

[Jiya]

I lol'd when I saw that commercial XD I didn't see this coming from CN.

[ToonFaithful]

That was funny I saw that promo and at first I was like when is he gonna stop? "What time is it?!" Lol.

[Rho]

whoa what a crew....
hey do you guys think adventuretime will pass the limit of 78 episodes? since CN has such high hopes for this show. the only show that passed 78 was KND with 81 episodes. because CN gives every CN orginal 78 episodes no matter what.

Technically, EEnE passed it, but it depends how you look at it.

It might. It depends on how successful it is. With how strongly CN is pushing it, I expect a success.

[ToonFaithful]

Technically, EEnE passed it, but it depends how you look at it.

It might. It depends on how successful it is. With how strongly CN is pushing it, I expect a success.
More successful than Chowder I hope. Look where that ended. BTW, I told ya those Finn hats were out :D. I so want one of those!

[DeanBurrito25]

Just saw the live action Adventure Time promo. Twas all sorts of epic. :D

[Chazooma]

It was indeed epic.
If a person dressed as Finn shouting "What time is it?!" was in the vicinity, I would go up to him and share a fistbump.

A Finn hat would be nice, but it's the giant Jake that I have my eye on.

[hezzy]

Is that Jeremy Shada Playing as Finn in the promo?

[Karl Olson]

Ideas on why Adventure Time is getting an A-Team:

1. They developed a lot of talent on Cartoonstitute, and they want to keep it. When Chowder wrapped, they basically kept nobody from that staff (same with a lot of other great shows they've ended over the years,) and CN more than anyone knows what happens when awesome staffers jump ship: they come back and beat you up from another network (see: Fred Seibert, Butch Hartman, Rob Renzetti, Adam Reed.) Adventure Time is exactly the kind of show you can use to soak that talent you just developed up. It's probably why the Regular Show was bought as well (Quintel could easily end up working at another network otherwise,) and probably part of why Thurop Van Orman got executive producer on Adventure Time (Adventure Time will probably keep going after Flapjack unless CN switches their game up, and losing Orman to Nick or Disney would be idiocy.) Always keep talented people who might eat you alive otherwise on your payroll. It's better to have them make a niche hit you can at least merch out for hipsters, than let them go to another channel and watch them murder you. Heck, with Adventure Time, they get to make up a bit for passing on the Fairly Oddparents and Spongebob - they snagged something from Nick's pool for once.

2. Being a weird, animator-driven show is an all or nothing proposition. Either they go hard with it, making it as weird as possible so, at the minimum, it's a perennially marketable cult classic, and in the best case it's something you ride for a decade or more (IE: worst case you've made Invader Zim, best case you've made Spongebob Squarepants,) or you end up with B-episodes that mar the whole property. Ed, Edd n' Eddy was run in the same, go-for-broke way - even during the period of CN being very script-first, AKA still did most of the real writing in the storyboard stage, and thus it was always animation-driven, and with the right people that makes for a great show. AKA also never hired anyone they considered to be B-grade - their staff was they best they could get, and was allowed and encouraged to do the best work they could. So similarly, you give a show like Adventure Time the best people you can get on it, and you let them do their thing.

The most important thing CN has to do with their new found respect for creator-driven series:
CN has to actually merch the shows out. Ed, Edd n' Eddy and KND got so many episodes because they were ratings successes (EEnE even managed to hold up better in reruns than a lot of the first run shows in the 00's,) but CN never managed to merchandise the shows properly, missing out on a key part of what one does with a ratings success. What should have atleast been shirts and accessories in every Hot Topic, if not in every Walmart, was instead somewhere between the occasional Burger King tie-in and nothing. Even Powerpuff Girls, which is probably the most merched-out CN show to date, wasn't half as well handled as it could've been in that regard. If CN wants all this effort to at least give them an Invader Zim, they gotta get that merch machine rolling. The fact that Flapjack and Chowder are getting t-shirts and such is a good start, but if I don't see Finn's hat in stores in time for X-mas this year, the show better have been a massive flop. Otherwise, they have no excuse. It's not the animation INDUSTRY for nothing.

/also, I want an awesome hat.

[ToonFaithful]

Is that Jeremy Shada Playing as Finn in the promo?
And voicing Finn in the cartoon? Yes. I love how they are promoting this cartoon.

[ChildHood90s]

That new promo was the best :anime:. It's also more awesome knowing that the kid in the promo was the actual voice actor for Finn.

Also. Nick snagged SpongeBob from Cartoon Network? That's... hmm. What if CN actually picked up SpongeBob... :eek:... well that's wierd to think about.

[Karl Olson]

Also. Nick snagged SpongeBob from Cartoon Network? That's... hmm. What if CN actually picked up SpongeBob... :eek:... well that's wierd to think about.

Well, not so much snagged as CN was also pitched the show, and CN passed on it. Nick didn't. Same thing happened with FOP apparently.

[ChildHood90s]

Well, not so much snagged as CN was also pitched the show, and CN passed on it. Nick didn't. Same thing happened with FOP apparently.

I know FOP had a 7 min short on CN, just about Timmy getting in trouble with the principle and he used Cosmo and Wanda to help him out.

Also that must sting even worse for CN that it passed up a pop icon like SpongeBob....

[Rho]

I have to wonder if Spongebob would have done as well on CN..

[ShadowGUN]

Another new promo. This time with a live action Ice King dancing at a skateboard park.

[ToonFaithful]

Another new promo. This time with a live action Ice King dancing at a skateboard park.
Yeah, I saw that and I saw a longer version of Jeremy's "What Time is it?!" promo this morning.

[firefoxprime]

Yeah, I saw that and I saw a longer version of Jeremy's "What Time is it?!" promo this morning.

hey, if you miss the newer live action promos, does cartoon network collect them on their official "Adventure Time" website??

[ToonFaithful]

hey, if you miss the newer live action promos, does cartoon network collect them on their official "Adventure Time" website??
They don't have it on the website, try checking CN Video.

[pfeffernusse]

They don't have it on the website, try checking CN Video.
It's not on CN Video, but Frederator uploaded it to their flickr account.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/84568447@N00/4343244033/

[ToonFaithful]

It's not on CN Video, but Frederator uploaded it to their flickr account.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/84568447@N00/4343244033/
Thanks dude. I've been looking at the other videos too. They're so addicting....

[Luffy]

i love these adventuretime promos we're getting! CN really wants this show to succeed!

[ToonFaithful]

i love these adventuretime promos we're getting! CN really wants this show to succeed!
Doesn't these promos remind you of those live-action Megas XLR promos they aired back when the show first premiered?! I can already tell this show is a Cartoon-Cartoon.

[g-whiz]

haha love the new promo cant wait until new ones start coming out :) any news on why it was supposed to be in march but now its in april?

[ChildHood90s]

haha love the new promo cant wait until new ones start coming out :) any news on why it was supposed to be in march but now its in april?

From what I found at the Frederator website, they simply stated that the march date would have been a difficult date to meet.

It was said that it could be possible to see a full episode before the april date though.

[DeanBurrito25]

"It's People Time!" (http://frederatorblogs.com/adventure_time/2010/02/10/ice-king-promo/)

"....omigosh, maybe not."


:D

[ToonFaithful]

"It's People Time!" (http://frederatorblogs.com/adventure_time/2010/02/10/ice-king-promo/)

"....omigosh, maybe not."


:D
Then Jake gets jumped by the skaters. Love those promos.

[Fillet-O-Fish]

The original Adventure Time short is already insanely popular all over the Internet. I think they're showing so many promos to get people to notice when they're flipping through channels. I'm gonna be really suprised if this isn't a hit.

[Bigchill]

What I already like about the show is how random it is. I mean, when I saw Abraham Lincoln come out of nowhere on the sneak peek on youtube, I was laughing so hard!!!!

[Riankg]

Well I have to say.. until today.. I was like mehh about Adventure Time. But after watching a couple of videos (the ones from CN .. etc..) I started to like it.. and maybe it can become one of my fave shows.. which i think that will happen..

[DeanBurrito25]

It's People Time with....The Ice King! (http://frederatorblogs.com/adventure_time/2010/02/11/ice-king-push-promo/)

Good God, these are fun to watch. :D

[ToonFaithful]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4351384398_a3498df0e8.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84568447@N00/4351384398/)

This reminds me of that Star Wars The Clone Wars infection poster with those parasites that crawl up clonetroopers' noses. I like how this poster makes me think that the Ice Kingdom is real.

[Soul]

I watched the short just now, since I've been seeing the commercials.
Much like Flapjack, this proves crazy 90's cartoons aren't dead. :)

[ToonFaithful]

Talk about promoting and advertising....

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4350990883_7c07453804.jpg

[Bigchill]

Talk about promoting and advertising....

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4350990883_7c07453804.jpg

Wow, where was this?

[ToonFaithful]

Wow, where was this?
Atlanta, GA.

[Bigchill]

Atlanta, GA.

I'm so happy!!!!, judging by this advertisement and the other ones we've seen I can gurantee that this show willl be what CN is known for!!!!!:):):)

[ToonFaithful]

On Fred's Flickr profile you can find some new Adventure Time promos. I found two and they're called "Finn Time" and "Jake Time". You should take a look at Finn's promo, when he beats up the heart it explodes.

[Bigchill]

On Fred's Flickr profile you can find some new Adventure Time promos. I found two and they're called "Finn Time" and "Jake Time". You should take a look at Finn's promo, when he beats up the heart it explodes.


Haha, that was hilarious!!!!!! :D

[Dudley]

A new animatic is up. (http://frederatorblogs.com/adventure_time/)

Looks like the show earned its PG rating.

[Bigchill]

A new animatic is up. (http://frederatorblogs.com/adventure_time/)

Looks like the show earned its PG rating.

For some reason my computer won't load it. What happened and why did it earn a PG rating?

[ChildHood90s]

For some reason my computer won't load it. What happened and why did it earn a PG rating?

Try using FireFox, I had the same problem before.

[Bigchill]

Try using FireFox, I had the same problem before.

tried it and it still didn't work :sad:

[ToonFaithful]

tried it and it still didn't work :sad:
Let me try doing it. It didn't work for me either.

[Karl Olson]

For some reason my computer won't load it. What happened and why did it earn a PG rating?

Finn is turned into a giant foot, so Jake catapults Finnfoot into a two-headed giant's crotch, and the word crotch is used repeatedly.

[Bigchill]

Finn is turned into a giant foot, so Jake catapults Finnfoot into a two-headed giant's crotch, and the word crotch is used repeatedly.


Ohhhh, okay. I like how most of CN's new shows are being in a more mature sense.

[DeanBurrito25]

Finn Timeee! (http://frederatorblogs.com/adventure_time/2010/02/22/finn-time/)



...wait, was that blood at 0:24? :ack:

[ToonFaithful]

Finn Timeee! (http://frederatorblogs.com/adventure_time/2010/02/22/finn-time/)



...wait, was that blood at 0:24? :ack:
Yeah, wierd isn't it? Finn was beating on the heart and it exploded. They already aired Jake Time promo on Cartoon Network.

[Bigchill]

Notice how Jake said that he would rather be with "babes". no wonder it got a pg rating.

[ToonFaithful]

Notice how Jake said that he would rather be with "babes". no wonder it got a pg rating.
That doesn't mean it got a pg rating. That blood and language is how it got a pg rating.

[Daxdiv]

Wow, they really are pushing that TV-PG envelope. Which is kind of good since I thought they were going to give AT a TV-PG rating for the hell of it. Still a pretty awesome trailer.

[ToonFaithful]

Wow, they really are pushing that TV-PG envelope. Which is kind of good since I thought they were going to give AT a TV-PG rating for the hell of it. Still a pretty awesome trailer.
They're doing better than the WWE.

[Chazooma]

I watched the short just now, since I've been seeing the commercials.
Much like Flapjack, this proves crazy 90's cartoons aren't dead. :)
Thing is though, this is not a 90's cartoon. It's a 10's cartoon of the 21st century. 90's cartoons are great and all, but I don't think today's animators should make it their goal to recreate 90's cartoons. That's a done decade, people should look into the future of cartoons and strive for originality. Nothing's wrong with looking to the past for inspiration, but it doesn't mean that the label of '90's cartoon'/'like 90's cartoons' should be used as if it was some huge gold medal.

[Andrew T. Hingson]

Wow they weren't joking around with that PG rating.

I guess maybe CN's strategy here is if they can't beat Nick cartoons with Y7 shows for kids then they'll push things a bit harder than Nick is willing to go with their cartoons these days (note I said THESE DAYS cause well... Ren and Stimpy and Rocko still pretty much take the cake for questionable content in kids cartoons).

[Marvin Tikvah]

I'm guessing what he means by "90s cartoons" is that its very creator-driven and very relaxed in terms of what they can showcase or reference.

Now I'm glad the show isn't being watered down, but I hope the writing is consistently funny so this doesn't just seem like an excuse to be as immature as possible.

[Chazooma]

It's not like there weren't any creator-driven shows within the past decade, and the 80s, 70s, etc.
It's subjective to what cartoon reminds you of which past decade, but modern-day cartoons are modern-day cartoons, not 90s or 80s or 70s cartoons.

[nakak]

It's not like there weren't any creator-driven shows within the past decade, and the 80s, 70s, etc.
Trust me, there were no creator-driven shows in the '70s. And most of the '80s, at least until the Mighty Mouse show..

[Chazooma]

Not even one within the entire world in that decade?

[nakak]

Not even one within the entire world in that decade?
I was thinking in terms of American cartoons, since that's what I presume you're talking about.

[Dudley]

Not even one within the entire world in that decade?

I'm pretty sure he's referencing cartoons in America.
Though I doubt anyone's keeping track, if you know a cartoon that came out anywhere in the world at the time that's creative driven during that time, feel free to post it as an example.

[Chazooma]

Would Heidi count? (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heidi,_Girl_of_the_Alps)

[Dudley]

Would Heidi count? (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heidi,_Girl_of_the_Alps)

.....
I think you're taking the original too seriously.
And does Heidi really count? It's an adaptation of a book.

The question I'm starting is.....what is the definition of creator-driven?

[Kaveh77]

Cant wait I just hope they don't censor or cut anything from the episodes

[Chazooma]

.....
I think you're taking the original too seriously.
And does Heidi really count? It's an adaptation of a book.

The question I'm starting is.....what is the definition of creator-driven?
I thought it meant a show being created and developed with the creator's own ambitions, and not on something like merchandising.

[chdr]

Big news!

A preview segment (http://schedule.adultswim.com/servlet/ScheduleServlet?action=viewAll&showID=343790&show=adventure%20time) of Adventure Time will air March 11 at 8:30pm during Har Har Tharsdays, followed by a new Flapjack segment at 8:45pm!

[Daxdiv]

That is good news. I'll be sure to tune in that Thursday to watch it. Also, I find it pretty nice that Flapjack and AT are airing side by side for this preview.

[AnimationX]

At first I was really excited for this show, but the more and more CN promotes it (before and after almost every commercial break) the more and more I'm starting to lose interest. The same thing happened for The Clone Wars, leading up to 10/3/08 they promoted the hell out of this show and it got so annoying that I almost skipped the premier, but I watched it anyway, I will probably still watch the premier of Adventure Time because it will most likely be really good, but I am getting tired of promo after promo after promo after promo, I know why they are doing it but in my opinion they are overdoing it.

I don't want to be sick of something before I get the chance to experience it, y'know...?

[Bigchill]

At first I was really excited for this show, but the more and more CN promotes it (before and after almost every commercial break) the more and more I'm starting to lose interest. The same thing happened for The Clone Wars, leading up to 10/3/08 they promoted the hell out of this show and it got so annoying that I almost skipped the premier, but I watched it anyway, I will probably still watch the premier of Adventure Time because it will most likely be really good, but I am getting tired of promo after promo after promo after promo, I know why they are doing it but in my opinion they are overdoing it.

I don't want to be sick of something before I get the chance to experience it, y'know...?

Although most of the promos are really good, i'm 100% with you. I still think they should advertise it though, like just showing the title "Adventure Time in April" instead of actually showing an animation sequence.

[AnimationX]

Although most of the promos are really good, i'm 100% with you. I still think they should advertise it though, like just showing the title "Adventure Time in April" instead of actually showing an animation sequence.

I think they should still advertise the show, but not nearly as much as they have been, maybe a few times a day and then at night in prime time to get the word out.

[King]

Uhhh, I just saw one of the commercial ads for this show and...Did I saw blood? The commercial was showing one of the main characters beating up a heart and pop out blood? Maybe I'm seeing things.

[Fillet-O-Fish]

nope, it's blood.

[King]

nope, it's blood.

R-Really? Wow, that came out of no where.

[Dudley]

R-Really? Wow, that came out of no where.

Not really. He is beating up a heart after all.

[firefoxprime]

Not really. He is beating up a heart after all.


haha.:anime:
yup. that's my fav qoute of the day. :)

"oh snap he's beating up that heart"

"gasp"

"dude....! it just burst of blood"
"are you serious?"
"thats so random..."


no harm guys. you just put a smile on my face.

AT4EVER!!!

[Dudley]

http://frederatorblogs.com/adventure_time/2010/02/26/dungeon-masters-animatic/

New animatic!
Funny stuff!

[Andrew T. Hingson]

"Oh my..."

Man I can't get enough of this stuff. Can't wait to see some episodes.

[ToonFaithful]

Yeah I can't wait until the preview episode!

[Kaveh77]

I hope they have more than 1 episode the day it premieres

[ToonFaithful]

I hope they have more than 1 episode the day it premieres
I bet we'll expect some more advertising of ATWF&J in mid-March.

[ChildHood90s]

I bet we'll expect some more advertising of ATWF&J in mid-March.

That is one horrible acronym there, just use AT next time. :p

Also, it'd be interesting to see CN try and deliver more advertisements for Adventure Time than the several they have now. Just saying, it's kinda funny to think about (to me).

[Bigchill]

I hope they have more than 1 episode the day it premieres

Yeah, same here

[Bryan]

New show site up on CN's website: http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/adventuretime/

Premieres MONDAY, APRIL 5TH! Maybe a week of premieres to kick the show off? Otherwise, Monday night premieres?

[Andrew T. Hingson]

New show site up on CN's website: http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/adventuretime/

Premieres MONDAY, APRIL 5TH! Maybe a week of premieres to kick the show off? Otherwise, Monday night premieres?

Also could be a special night and time. But who knows? Awesome to hear it'll be early April rather than late April.

[Daxdiv]

Premiering on a Monday I see, not sure why, but still I think I'll be able to tune in at that time. This should be interesting, and the premiere date is very reassuring.

[BigMac]

New show site up on CN's website: http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/adventuretime/

Premieres MONDAY, APRIL 5TH! Maybe a week of premieres to kick the show off? Otherwise, Monday night premieres?

I thought Adventure Time was going to premiere on Har Har Tharsdays. Is Monday just for the premiere or do new episodes air on Monday?

[Bigchill]

I thought Adventure Time was going to premiere oon Har Har Tharsdays. Is Monday just for the premiere or do new episodes air on Monday?

We don't know, but my guess is that its just the premiere.

[Jmill]

I think the Monday premiere has something to do with a Spring Break event.

Also, the first episode of the show will be Slumber Party Panic and Trouble in Lumpy Space.

Source: http://news.turner.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=5009

[ToonFaithful]

There could be an event going on Monday. Or a new block.

[Dragonpiece]

It has jack to do with spring since that is in 2 weeks for me:( Why is CN this stupid, I mean finally a show that could redeem CN after they took off all the good shows(Naruto,One Piece and tons of others) But they do this just to piss me of.

[Kaveh77]

New show site up on CN's website: http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/adventuretime/

Premieres MONDAY, APRIL 5TH! Maybe a week of premieres to kick the show off? Otherwise, Monday night premieres?

Wow April 5ths my birthday :D thanks for the birthday gift CN

[firefoxprime]

It has jack to do with spring since that is in 2 weeks for me:( Why is CN this stupid, I mean finally a show that could redeem CN after they took off all the good shows(Naruto,One Piece and tons of others) But they do this just to piss me of.


hmm.

i'm trying to understand the root of your dissatisfaction towards CN.
but i dont even understand what's "pissing" you off.:sweat:

maybe you could take your time and explain a little more clearly.

are you angry because CN is give a sneek peak ep on monday instead of
thursday?



IMO, monday is a good idea to give that sneek peak episode.

we're all familiar and used to seeing the comedy shows on HHT, but airing on monday shakes things up a lil.

honestly i'm not sure if AT is going to continue airing on mondays. just sounds like a premiere day to me.

just have to wait and see.

[pfeffernusse]

are you angry because CN is give a sneek peak ep on monday instead of thursday?
The sneak peek episode is actually airing next week, on Thursday the 11th, whereas the series premiere is on the 5th of April, the first Monday of the month.

But yeah, Dragonpiece, I don't know why you're angry either. Can you perhaps explain a little more?

[firefoxprime]

The sneak peek episode is actually airing next week, on Thursday the 11th, whereas the series premiere is on the 5th of April, the first Monday of the month.

But yeah, Dragonpiece, I don't know why you're angry either. Can you perhaps explain a little more?


ah...thanks for the correction.:sweat::sweat::sweat:
so i got it back words...

oh...i like this.
not the fact that its on monday's

(the day the show airs doesnt phase me at all)

but the fact that its air on monday, "could" mean there "could" be some changes in the blocks.


I also like how CN is just focusing on two blocks. and bulking them up.
instead of having 4 and making them even more mediocre.

later on down the road, they can add more.

[ChildHood90s]

Monday huh? That's fantastic news! Maybe we'll be getting premieres peppered throughout the week more. Sweet. :) (Well, it'll be nice to see Adventure Time in early April anyways.)

http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/adventuretime/ <-- Also I love the art layout of anything Adventure Time related. The places they design are either really imaginative or open and peaceful. Also Finn's random dancing is the best, and I love how Princess Bubblegum is a big nerd and how Lady Rainicorn and Jake are dating. :p

[Rho]

Are we sure the Monday premiere isn't just a one-time event? I don't know why they'd have it randomly on Mondays. :confused:

[Bigchill]

From the AT Website:

(Finn is a silly kid who wants to become a great hero one day. He might not look tough, but if there's evil around, he'll slay it. That's his deal.)

Ha, thats awesome!!!

[ToonFaithful]

So we already know that Finn's dance is called the "Science Dance".

And did anybody notice this in the promo. I think it's hilarious, look at the balloon at the bottom =):
http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu35/deadmaninc_2009/Capture-1.png?t=1267568165

[ChildHood90s]

^ I totally noticed that just an hour ago. XD

I love the creepy/random things in Adventure Time videos. Like that creepy baby thing on the AT screen saver. It pops up for like a split second. :p

[LeatherJeans]

Even though I decided to not talk on fourms these days.....I'M SO EXCITED FOR THIS SHOW. At first I thought it would be too much like :flapjack:
but I was a lil' wrong on that! One of new favorite cartoon characters is now Finn and Jake! YEAH! Oh and by the way, which type of dog breed is Jake?

[Rho]

I've been seeing promos for it constantly. Seemingly during every single show.
This is a good thing.
I've especially been seeing the longer live-action one where the kid dressed as Finn approaches a woman and asks her what time it is.

"Excuse me, what time is it?"
"11:30.."
"No, IT'S ADVENTURE TIME!!!"


I really hope this does end up doing well..with the mass promotion, it should.. (then again, same thing with The Othersiders and Survive This, and those bombed.. but that's different)

Eh, I'm confident it will be a success, possibly getting 3.0-4.0 ratings. I only mention this because it has Invader ZIM and Megas XLR vibes, shows that didn't do well and ended up with a cult following.

This COULD potentially end up rivaling Phineas and Ferb and Spongebob. We'll see soon.

[The Huntsman]

I believe this is one of the first - if not the first - review of Adventure Time (http://www.ugo.com/tv/first-look-at-adventure-time-with-finn-jake). It contains some spoilers for one of the episodes. t's times like this I wish I were a member of the press...

[ToonFaithful]

I actually did what Jeremy did at my school. What time is it!!! Some people knew what I meant and some didn't....

[Bigchill]

I actually did what Jeremy did at my school. What time is it!!! Some people knew what I meant and some didn't....

Haha, nice.

[Fillet-O-Fish]

Mr. Freeze, I envy your nerve so much.

[ChildHood90s]

Mr. Freeze, that is amazing sir.
My niece has me yell that with her every time she sees the commercial :sweat:.

Also that article The Huntsman linked to got me liking Adventure Time a lot more when they made those numerous comparisons to it feeling like an [Adult Swim] kind of program :anime:. Makes me think it belongs on Cartoon Network a lot more than it did on Nick.

[Rho]

If I were to do that, they'd probably drag me into the office and think it was gang-related or something.

[ToonFaithful]

I need to know where people get their Finn hats from. They'll come, eventually.....

[chdr]

I need to know where people get their Finn hats from. They'll come, eventually.....They were promotional items for press kits being given out during the Kidscreen Summit.

[Rho]

When AT inevitably gets popular, they might start selling them in stores.

[Sam Hill]

When AT inevitably gets popular, they might start selling them in stores.

I kind of doubt that. Powerpuff Girls is pretty much the only CN original that has achieved enough success for any real merchandise to be made.

Ed, Edd, N, Eddy had a few video games created but that's basically it.

[Bigchill]

I kind of doubt that. Powerpuff Girls is pretty much the only CN original that has achieved enough success for any real merchandise to be made.

Ed, Edd, N, Eddy had a few video games created but that's basically it.


I personally think we will see some merch in stores mainly because I think this is going to be one of CN's biggest hits. Maybe even bigger than Spongebob.

[The Huntsman]

...I think this is going to be one of CN's biggest hits...That is certainly what Cartoon Network hopes – but should it fail – they’ll drop it without second thought. Perhaps they will give it a season or two to prove itself, but I can’t recall the last time Cartoon Network advertised an animated program as early and as often as Adventure Time. They will expect instant results. Its popularity is a double-edged sword.

[Sam Hill]

I personally think we will see some merch in stores mainly because I think this is going to be one of CN's biggest hits. Maybe even bigger than Spongebob.

Bigger than Spongebob? I wouldn't bet on that.

[Rho]

:confused: I remember just as much merchandise for Dexter's Laboratory, Johnny Bravo, and Foster's.

[Sam Hill]

:confused: I remember just as much merchandise for Dexter's Laboratory, Johnny Bravo, and Foster's.

Maybe a few DVD releases. Nothing major.

I certainly don't recall any toys.

[Bigchill]

Bigger than Spongebob? I wouldn't bet on that.

Its possible. It probably won't be as popular at first but give AT 1 or 2 seasons and let the series grow and I bet you it will just be as popluar as Spongebob.

[Sam Hill]

Its possible. It probably won't be as popular at first but give AT 1 or 2 seasons and let the series grow and I bet you it will just be as popluar as Spongebob.

Don't you think it's kind of ridiculous to put those sort of expectations on a series you haven't even fully seen yet?

Spongebob has become a pop culture icon. Even people who don't even watch the show know who he is. I doubt any CN show will ever achieve that amount of fame.

[ToonFaithful]

Don't you think it's kind of ridiculous to put those sort of expectations on a series you haven't even fully seen yet?

Spongebob has become a pop culture icon. Even people who don't even watch the show know who he is. I doubt any CN show will ever achieve that amount of fame.
Whoa, I can name several Cartoon Network shows that achieved that.

[chdr]

Whoa, I can name several Cartoon Network shows that achieved that.The most successful CN show ever was Powerpuff Girls, and that doesn't even come close to the cultural icon that Spongebob is.

[ToonFaithful]

The most successful CN show ever was Powerpuff Girls, and that doesn't even come close to the cultural icon that Spongebob is.
That was gonna be my first guess. :shrug: The question is, will Cartoon Network ever have a cartoon that will come close to Spongebob's success?

This show does have Tom Kenny(VA for Spongebob Squarepants) voicing Ice King but I don't know if the younger kids will know that.

[chdr]

^ Probably never. For whatever reason, kids just don't seem to like anything from Cartoon Network as much as they do from DC and Nick. That's why they're always third place, every time.

[ToonFaithful]

I don't blame Nickelodeon, they have some great shows on there. As for DC, not my cup of tea. Used to, but not anymore...the only DC related network I watch is Disney XD.

[Rho]

When Dexter was still going on, there were quite a few toys and shirts.

Or they could at least sell the Finn hats on the CN online store...

[Sam Hill]

Nothing really on Nick and DC appeals to me personally, especially their live action rubbish.

But I'm way out their target audience anyway so what do I know?

[ToonFaithful]

I just saw an AT on HHT promo! It said that they'll be a preview.

And now on the Ice King, Jake, Finn promos, they have the premiere date. So excited for this show!

[Loonie Toon]

That was gonna be my first guess. :shrug: The question is, will Cartoon Network ever have a cartoon that will come close to Spongebob's success?

This show does have Tom Kenny(VA for Spongebob Squarepants) voicing Ice King but I don't know if the younger kids will know that.

If I remember right, in the heat of DBZ popularity it was noted in that Toonami promo that it had 65 million viewers which I think would put it as CN biggest show. But then again DBZ wasn't a CN property and is still highly successful just CN doesn't get any money off it anymore. I don't see AT being Spongebob big just because CN isn't in the same as Nick is. By that I mean in terms of marketing and faith they put in shows as well as synergy with all sister companies. Nick has had excellent marketing for Spongebob and has gotten it movie deals on top of book deals, toy deals and video game deals. All that is from Nick letting Spngebob grow something CN doesn't do much since they like to cancel shows after a few years if it wasn't a hit from the start. The Secret Saturdays is a prime example. I'm not saying Nick gives more shows chances but they give them alot more in alot of cases compared to CN.

Then Viacom is all in sync with each other. Spongebob aired on MTV and MTV 2 and if I'm not mistaken Comedy Central a few times. Inside Time Warner, TBS and WB had animosity for years which is just now starting to cool off yet you still don't see cross promotion for CN shows on any of TBS owned networks. FG gets more time on Turner owned networks then properties actually owned by Turner Entertainment. If Time Warner got all it's companies in sync with AT getting say exclusive content on AOL then getting episodes shown or something on other Time Warner owned networks and say exclusive looks of the show on Time Warner movies such as animations then I think AT could be huge. Then if they get the marketing right as well as let the show actually develop and get some merchandise deals then AT could possibly be something large but I don't think it'll rival Spongebob. Sponegebob can be called the new generation Mickey Mouse with all that success and if it contiunes to grow then it just may be.

[stayyoung]

I know it's a stretch, but the promo for some reason reminds me of the Dave Chappelle's Lil Jon skit :radda:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WfxLP7B21s

[Marvin Tikvah]

With all the talk about SpongeBob's success, I feel like chiming in a bit.

Adventure Time is definitely a very unique show, and it seems to be receiving a heavy marketing push, but that alone won't make it a success. SpongeBob was able to survive a decade where Nick would cancel any show that didn't meet expectations fast, and it wasn't because the show had mass-merchandising either. The writing on SpongeBob just made it click with a universal audience.

It's probably too early to judge, but the previews I've seen for Adventure Time just do not offer the same kind of spark that SpongeBob has. It feels way too weird and the humor seems very specific, which can really limit its audience if its not careful.

I'm not saying Adventure Time is a bad show or it will fail, I just think you shouldn't expect it to become an instant hit with SpongeBob numbers to back it up.

[Dragonpiece]

hmm.

i'm trying to understand the root of your dissatisfaction towards CN.
but i dont even understand what's "pissing" you off.:sweat:

maybe you could take your time and explain a little more clearly.

are you angry because CN is give a sneek peak ep on monday instead of
thursday?



IMO, monday is a good idea to give that sneek peak episode.

we're all familiar and used to seeing the comedy shows on HHT, but airing on monday shakes things up a lil.

honestly i'm not sure if AT is going to continue airing on mondays. just sounds like a premiere day to me.

just have to wait and see.
Sorry for replying late, but I am mad because I have school that day and I also have a strict mom and dad.

[Fillet-O-Fish]

I know how you feel. I'll be at church when it premieres. I'll try to catch the west feed.

[LeatherJeans]

Did anybody go see Alice in Wonderland this weekend? I did and during something called "Cinema First Look" showed a trailer of Adventure Time...

[ToonFaithful]

Did anybody go see Alice in Wonderland this weekend? I did and during something called "Cinema First Look" showed a trailer of Adventure Time...
Yeah "Cinema First Look" is at the AMC theatres. I remember seeing Storm Hawks on there and then a CNReal promo....

[Generator James]

Based on the 1st review this sounds like a show i'll definitly watch. Sounds pretty funny."Get those hot buns over here!":lol: Plus, 7 mins. in Heaven? Cause kids 8-12 will definitly want to see that!:p

[Generator James]

Just saw the Vampire Queen promo. I know it sounds weird but I feel a little.........attracted to her.:sweat:

[Spaceman]

Just saw the Vampire Queen promo. I know it sounds weird but I feel a little.........attracted to her.:sweat:

Oh, I love that promo. According to CN's official site, her name is Marceline and she is a vampire queen/rocker chick with a daredevil attitude. She's also a friendly rival to Princess Bubblegum (according to the series bible on Scribd which I read last year).

I'm actually looking forward to her character more than anything else... she could be one of the funniest and most unique female cartoon chicks in a very long time.

[Generator James]

Oh, I love that promo. According to CN's official site, her name is Marceline and she is a vampire queen/rocker chick with a daredevil attitude. She's also a friendly rival to Princess Bubblegum (according to the series bible on Scribd which I read last year).

I'm actually looking forward to her character more than anything else... she could be one of the funniest and most unique female cartoon chicks in a very long time.
I'm officially starting the "Marceline the Vampire Queen" fanclub.:anime:
President:Generator James
Vice-President:Spaceman

[Nobody²]

Places without zooming in...

http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/adventuretime/tools/places/place_candyKingdom.jpg

http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/adventuretime/tools/places/AT_TelescopeLocations_IceKingdom.jpg

http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/adventuretime/tools/places/AT_TelescopeLocations_Treehouse.jpg

http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/adventuretime/tools/places/AT_TelescopeLocations_InsideTreehouse.jpg

http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/adventuretime/tools/places/AT_TelescopeLocations_LumpySpace.jpg

http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/adventuretime/index.html#/games

[Daxdiv]

Did anybody go see Alice in Wonderland this weekend? I did and during something called "Cinema First Look" showed a trailer of Adventure Time...

I saw that during my screening of Alice in Wonderland as well, it was a nice treat and I think it showed a few things that I haven't see fully animated.

[ToonFaithful]

Finally they got a new flash game! http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/games/adventuretime/righteousquest/index.html

[Nobody²]

Finally they got a new flash game! http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/games/adventuretime/righteousquest/index.html

TKO is going to get a new character....

[Bigchill]

TKO is going to get a new character....

What is TKO?

[Nobody²]

Titanic Kungfubot Offensive...

[Generator James]

TKO is going to get a new character....
Marceline?

[ToonFaithful]

Probably Finn and Jake.

[Rho]

I saw a promo for AT on The CW the other day.
They are REALLY going out of their way to make this a success.

[ToonFaithful]

^Yeah, it's all over the place now. Even the website:
http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu35/deadmaninc_2009/3.png?t=1268175628

[Rho]

I really won't be surprised if I see or someone reports seeing Adventure Time ads on the side of a bus.

[ToonFaithful]

I really won't be surprised if I see or someone reports seeing Adventure Time ads on the side of a bus.
Me neither:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4350990883_7c07453804.jpg

[chdr]

More preview news: the second preview will be episode 102A, "Evicted".

[ToonFaithful]

What time is it?! Righteous Time! Promo just appeared on Cartoon Network about the new flash game!

[Fillet-O-Fish]

Dude, I love how they use so much outdated slang. It's amazing. I need to use righteous in conversation more often.

[Generator James]

Dude, I love how they use so much outdated slang. It's amazing. I need to use righteous in conversation more often.
Algebraic!:D

[Pogorikifan24]

Probably Finn and Jake.

My Rumor that Finn will be in TKO could happen :)

[ClassicToonFan]

I am really looking forward to watching this show. I love that it's so original. I haven't seen that promo that someone mentioned before about a Queen Vampire rock chick? I can't wait to see what she looks like!

When does Adventure Time premiere again?

[pfeffernusse]

More preview news: the second preview will be episode 102A, "Evicted".
yeeeeeeeeEEEEES.

I know who is going to be turning in to see some sweet Marceline awesomeness! (Hint: It's me.)

[ToonFaithful]

When does Adventure Time premiere again?
Monday, April 5th.

[Rho]

However, they're airing "preview" episodes (even though they're full 11-minute ones) tomorrow, and on March 18th.

[ToonFaithful]

However, they're airing "preview" episodes (even though they're full 11-minute ones) tomorrow, and on March 18th.
The episode this week are 15-minute ones. Full episodes will air on April 5th.

[pfeffernusse]

Some clips I haven't seen before (including an extended clip from Evicted!) here (http://www.miniclip.com/cartoon-network/). Dunno if these are available elsewhere, but this is the first time I've seen them so I'm giving you guys the head's up.

[chdr]

It looks like AT will be premiering regularly on Mondays.

[Bigchill]

It looks like AT will be premiering regularly on Mondays.

first of all, where did you see that? 2nd of all, I highly doubt thats true. maybe for the first couple weeks but then after that they should be airing it on HHT.

[chdr]

first of all, where did you see that? 2nd of all, I highly doubt thats true. maybe for the first couple weeks but then after that they should be airing it on HHT.The link pfeffernusse posted says "Mondays at 8pm starting April 5th". I don't see why they would put Monday in plural form if it wasn't a regular timeslot.