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Nickelodeon still acknowledges It’s Pony’s Existence!

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Posted: 27 October 2021

I have both good news and bad news about It’s Pony.

In this case, it would make sense to start with the good news:

New episode of It’s Pony on Friday, October 29th at 4:00pm (central time)!

Whoo! After nearly 11 months of waiting for a new episode and a premiere of season 2 in the US, we’re finally getting a new episode! This will be a Halloween-themed episode called “Raiders of the Lost Cinema.” From what I’ve read, it’s about when Annie and her friends search for an abandoned movie theater where the candy at the snack counter remains untouched. 

And now the bad news:

This new episode will be on NICKTOONS! 🙁

Just as a Nicktoon gets good, Nick moves it to Nicktoons where it is sure to die off.

There’s nothing new with Nickelodeon treating their good shows like that. I’ve had to deal with all this for the last 20+ years. Why can’t Nickelodeon be more consistent when it comes to promoting and premiering certain shows? When It’s Pony 1st came to Nickelodeon, most of us predicted it would be dumped to Nicktoons after some time. I hope we’re wrong. There’s an entire season of episodes that need to air in the US. Let’s hope the people in charge air the rest of the episodes on the main channel and treat it better (though that may not seem likely).

Enjoy the new It’s Pony this Friday. We’ve waited long enough for at least one new episode.

Source: NickALive! Blog

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Experience the Medieval Fantasy of Disenchantment

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Posted: 14 January 2021

Disenchantment / Netflix / 2018 – Present

My summary from the 2018 post:

“From what I understand from watching the trailers and other related videos, the show is about Princess Bean who is to be married off for political reasons. She is also an alcoholic due to daddy issues and the fact that her brother is next in line to be king. She and her companions Elfo (an elf) and Luci (her personal demon) go on adventures together. The show takes place in the kingdom of Dreamland. That’s the best description I can give for now.”

I remember in July 2018 I was excited for Disenchantment to be released onto Netflix. By that time, I lost access to the Simpson episodes on which I grew up (like season 1 all the way up to season 15). Watching Disenchantment made me long for the days my Fox affiliate would play the Simpsons reruns. Obviously, this is a Matt Groening show because of the art style (overbites, round noses). Very appealing! When I finished the first part for the second time, I migrated to streaming Futurama episodes. That filled in the gap while I waited for more episodes.

An Adventure for the Eyes

This show looks stunning on my HD TVs, especially my big screen. The sights, especially the pannings around Dreamland, are breath-taking. I’m experiencing the latest Netflix app. It makes it really easy to binge-watch shows with the skip intro/skip recap/watch credits/next episode buttons. It makes it easier to watch more than one episode in one night (and to watch as I type this review). I’m rewatching some episodes since it’s been a while since I last watched this show (since I finished watching part 2 just once).

An Evolving Style

I don’t hate this show however I enjoyed part 1 over part 2. Probably because part 1 had more humor. Part 2 had more drama and doesn’t feel like an animated sitcom like what they tried to do in part 1. I’m sure there will be something light-hearted about the part 3 storyline. I’ll find something to love about it. I think it’s the fact that it’s animated for HD and the characters are in Matt Groening’s style that keeps me coming back. The Celtic/Medieval music from Mark Mothersbaugh is really a deal maker for me because it sounds lovely. With this medieval theme, doesn’t this show make you want to dress up and go to the Renaissance Festival?

The Characters Make The Show

There is no character I necessarily hate. They are all likable. It’s a shame that Dagmar is evil. I like her voice. But, hey, this show can’t be 100% perfect. It needs a protagonist.

Part 3 of Disenchantment comes out tomorrow on Netflix. I’m going to watch it!

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Rugrats Revival in 2020: Is It Worth It?

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Posted: 27 August 2018

One of the articles: https://www.etonline.com/rugrats-is-coming-back-with-a-revival-series-and-live-action-movie-106135

Back in July, it was announced that the Nickelodeon ’90s hit animated series Rugrats will return with a new season of 26 episodes and a new movie in 2020.

My Reaction

Aw, yes, the Rugrats (Nickelodeon, 1991-2004), an all-time classic! Yes, I was a Nick kid growing up in the ‘90s. My TV stayed on that Nickelodeon all the time. It’s not that I hated any other channel, it was just that I was too lazy to change the channel. Also I kept breaking or losing the remote that came with the TV set. It would always put a smile on my face when Rugrats would come on.

Do realize that this show was cancelled several times. It was revived in the following years:  1996 and 2005 (if you want to count the 2 direct-to-video “Tales from the Crib” movies). Now it’s going to be revived again.

Why?

Rugrats must be one timeless franchise to be revived once again. I thought the franchise was too far gone to be revived with all the new characters and changes in direction in its time. Unlike other timeless classics that get revived often like Mickey Mouse and Looney Tunes, Rugrats should NOT be one of them. It had a good run. Why exhaust it more even if it is to introduce the show to an new generation of kids (man, I keep thinking the show isn’t that old and hearing “new generation” makes me feel old)? Despite the original creators being on board with this project, wouldn’t rerunning the old episodes be good enough but with fresh promotions like contests? What other stories are there to tell?

I’ve seen this show through its good times and bad times through the years. What kind of times will this revival have? Perhaps watching a preview of the new movie/show could further influence my decision whether or not to commit to watching it or not. At this point, I’m not sure whether a revival for this franchise is a good idea. I may watch a new episode or the movie and I could decide from there. It’s too soon to tell.

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Here’s what’s going on…

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Posted: 10 August 2018

Hello again!

For the next few days, unless I can find a phone app to help me post something, there will be next to no post. I will be away on from my computers. I should post again sometime after Tuesday or Wednesday.

I have the Samurai Jack season 3 post currently outlined and it is to be written. I am to finish watching season 4 on Tuesday or so. I don’t know what show I will watch next but I might not be writing long post about each season. There could be a different format. I also have other updates on upcoming entertainment. Stay tuned to see what they are.

Vic out!

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Thoughts about Invader Zim and Enter the Florpus

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Posted: 9 August 2018

Basic series summary: Zim, a green alien from planet Irk, is sent to Earth to blend in with the humans and destroy the planet.

Invader Zim (Nickelodeon, 2001-2002; Nicktoons, 2006) will always be a great show/comic/anime (whatever media you want to make it). It faced a tragic and unfair cancellation. Thanks to home media, I thought I would lose it forever.

My initial experiences

When the show first aired on 30 March 2001, I wasn’t too sure if I should watch it or not. It did not seem like the other shows Nick put out at the time. That night, I gave Zim a try and I thought it was OK. It took until September of the year for the liking growth to be obvious. After 9/11, things started to change. Nick began to show Zim less and less and kept shuffling the show all over the schedule from week to week. Just as I was expecting Zim to air, another show kept taking its place. New episodes were sporadically and irregularly shown and they were unannounced (i.e. Gir Goes Crazy and Stuff/Dib’s Wonderful Life of Doom was a surprise for me). The DVDs made me happy to have the show back into my life. I could watch any ep anytime.

Overall thoughts

The high cost of production really shines though the show’s animation and episode quality. The animation is beautiful, robust, and shows no signs of aging. Even though I have seen each episode dozens and dozens of times and each storyline has become slightly stale to me, there is something in this high degree of quality that makes me want to watch again. I’d watch again no matter how many times I watched, say, one night 14 years ago. I swear I watched Sad, Sad Tale of Chickenfoot 6 times in one night that long ago and it’s still something I reach for sometimes.

Yeah! A revival movie!

With all the politics that went on between creator Jhonen Vasquez and Nickelodeon, I was convinced Zim had no chance for being revived. Later on, I became all for some revival to be done. When I found out a movie was being made, I wanted to learn more. Over a year later the trailer debuted. From what I saw, the art style is similar to that of the new comics. Years ago, I read somewhere that if Zim were to be revived, the animation would be cheaper and not in the same style to which the original series made us accustomed. All I can say is that if it’s Invader Zim-related, I’m so there. The fact that the trailer had no dialogue makes me want to watch the movie even more.

One question: What’s a “Florpus”? I guess we’ll find out after the movie comes out. Next question: WHEN will this movie come out? I hope it’s sometime this year.

Invader Zim is a high-quality series and I look forward to seeing the new movie.

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Misadventure Awaits: Checking Out Disenchantment

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Published 26 July 2018

Ever since I was young up until recent years, I lived and breathed The Simpsons. I would watch reruns every night and compare events from the episodes to situations in my life from time to time. I also watch Futurama occasionally when I can. Soon there will be a new addition to the family of Matt Groening’s creations. As Futurama takes place in the future (a sci-if), The Simpsons is in the present (a sitcom), and soon I shall observe the latest Medieval fantasy series, Disenchantment.

From what I understand from watching the trailers and other related videos, the show is about Princess Bean who is to be married off for political reasons. She is also an alcoholic due to daddy issues and the fact that her brother is next in line to be king. She and her companions Elfo (an elf) and Luci (her personal demon) go on adventures together. The show takes place in the kingdom of Dreamland. That’s the best description I can give for now.

The fact that the art style is so similar to The Simpsons influences my decision to try this series. The art has so much detail that it would look great on an HD TV like you’re in with the action. I also read Mark Mothersbaugh composed the score. It will be on Netflix, not on FOX like the previously mentioned shows. Good! I am more likely to watch shows on Netflix so I can take my time and watch when I can. I hardly watch FOX on live TV anymore.

I look forward to watching the first 10 episodes of Disenchantment on Netflix starting August 17th.

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Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling is coming!

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Posted 23 July 2018

This was announced at San Diego Comic Con 2017 (last year). It’s never too late to share my views about this.

After being in space for about 20 years (based on last episode, Future Schlock), Rocko, Heffer, and Filburt return to Earth only to find society has changed heavily. O-Town looks more futuristic. The rapid changes that happened during the passing decades scare Rocko.

I’m going to make this review as brief as I can. I think it’s rather sweet how Nickelodeon still acknowledges Rocko as part of its past. Judging from watching the trailer, though visibly digitized, the animation stayed true to the old show. When I first found out about this movie, in my mind I pictured a Rocko movie with really a cheesy CGI overkill. Though not the same feel as the old animation, the animation is still good enough to make me smile for nostalgia.

I also think it’s neat how the original voice actors returned (Carlos Alazraqui as Rocko, Tom Kenny as Heffer, Mr. Lawrence as Filburt, and Charlie Adler as Mr. and Mrs Bighead). Hearing their voices on the trailer, they sound like they never left the show.

I can’t wait for this movie to come out! I’m sure it will be a delight to watch because I seen many eps and I expect the same level of quality from this movie. Now, when is it coming out?

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