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Yeah, but all the good comics have been used. Seriously, we’re scraping the bottom of the barrel over at the House of Ideas (Tomb of Dracula, Werewolf by Night, Ms. Marvel), DC has no clue what it’s doing, and indie comics worth a damn have dried up. The problem is that manga adaptations don’t work nearly as well because they’re much less malleable. So they naturally go for the most obvious Shounen Jump titles with no way to translate that into a visual medium, or change so much the end result is slurry (the script for the LA Gundam from the Paper Girls and Y the Last Man guy is supposed to be complete shit). So be on the look out for Chainsaw Man in 2026 starring that black kid from Cobra Kai as Denji. And it’s directed by Quentin Tarantino. (Actually, Tarantino is the one director I would actually somewhat be morbidly curious with a Chainsaw Man movie).

A defensive missile system is a pretty easy justification. And considering the bombings, they could use it.

I stand by my theory that if Uzumaki blows another deadline Zaslav kills it.

The self inflicted wounds continue.

The thing is, even despite what some corners of the internet think about TT Go, Cartoon Network doesn't have a credibility problem. They have a viewership problem. A lot of their shows are award winners, are lauded for their diversity and inclusion, and do well critically. For instance, Craig of the Creek, a show Zaslav canceled and is apparently sending to tax-writeoff hell, has a 100% critic score and 81% audience score with its small, dedicated audience. That means jack shit to Zaslav. If the shows can't perform in the viewership metrics, they're worthless to this guy. So what they need is fresh talent that will make mass market appeal shows, rather than stuff like Owl House which was very niche, very targeted, and great for credibility with critics because diversity. Unfortunately, credibility doesn't pair down the debt. And if you don't have the people who can make mass appeal shows, you need to find them, or provide them ways to enter your company. I don't think we're completely disagreeing, because the core point is Cartoon Network needs fresh creators with new ideas. The thing is those ideas are probably going to hem closer to Cow and Chicken than Amphibia.

In news surprising no one, Russia has rejected the most recent call for a troop pullout, saying Ukraine has to deal with it. https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/kremlin-says-ukraine-must-accept-realities-there-be-peace-2022-12-13/?utm_source=reddit.com

The lawsuits will flow.

Bullet Train - 7.5/10. Stock story, good twist, good actors. The definition of “Film I wouldn’t buy a ticket to but would watch when it’s on a streaming service.”

I’ve heard this joke nonstop since the project was first announced years ago. So I’m just going to say it. FUCK SKY HIGH. IT WAS SHIT. A WASTE OF BRUCE CAMPBELL. A BOX OFFICE BOMB. IT SUCKED.

How is that a good thing?!

This is where your subscriber money is going kids! We lost a Bone cartoon for this!

RIP to a voice that was synonymous with anime openings.

No, that was the digital and Blu-Ray date. It’s not available on any streaming services.

You’d think Zaslav would want that on HBO Max.

Time for everyone’s favorite quirk, Gun.

Besides, we all know what Warwick Davis’ greatest role was -

My only real memories of Willow are a surprisingly good Zelda/Crystalis clone for the NES. I have negative interest in the new show.

Now is a good time to get Season 2 on Netflix or Toonami, since it was arguably the Netflix airings that boosted the show’s popularity enough for Magen Train to be a box office hit.

DeMarco likes it.

Friggin Croatia does it on penalties again!

They get a small, loyal fanbase, but they’re almost always commercial flops. Looking at you Owl House. It’s tough when there are more choices for entertainment with more cash behind them. Not to mention games with pushes to make them seem like events - A good pipeline that creates original content that draws people back is worth more than a thousand Owl House style shows, up their own asses but the casual audience is bored to tears.

That was the ONE Batman related thing I wanted Keaton for…

Yes because when being slaughtered by streaming that’s the move you want to make. What I honestly would want is the same sort of pipeline system World Premiere Toons was. You need talent, real talent, not friends from social media, if you want original productions to make the grade. You need to encourage that talent that your place is the place to stay. Instead of chasing shows, like say, bidding on Hazbin Hotel or dumpster diving for Tuca & Bertie, you need to bring the talent to you so they can make their original ideas with you. Also, don’t let Chris Savino be involved.

So all the films are being scrapped, Cavil is out AGAIN, and Momoa is out as Aquaman…but in as Lobo. That’s a lot.