Animaniacs Reboot

[Valigarmander]

http://www.indiewire.com/2017/05/animan ... 201817336/

Hellloooo, nurse: It’s time for “Animaniacs” – again!

Amblin Television and Warner Bros. Animation are kicking around a brand new version of the hit 1990s cartoon, IndieWire has learned. The potential reboot comes as “Animaniacs” has experienced a new surge in popularity since arriving on Netflix last year. Steven Spielberg, who developed the original as a follow-up to the success of his “Tiny Toon Adventures,” is expected to be on board in crafting the updated version.

There’s no home yet for “Animaniacs,” and insiders caution that it’s still in the early stages of development. But 1990s nostalgia is big business these days – witness the success of another Warner Bros. TV title, “Fuller House,” which is one of the most-watched originals on Netflix.

“Animaniacs” ran for 99 episodes – from 1993 to 1995 on Fox Kids, before moving to Kids’ WB from 1995 to 1998. It also spawned the primetime spinoff “Pinky and the Brain,” which aired on The WB.

We'll finally get to see the Warner siblings go back to the past and undo the future that is Aku.

[CaptHayfever]

"Reboot" is a strong word for something like this. Can't we just say "revival" or "reunion" or something?

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

[Microphone_Kirby]

*sees Stephen Spielberg; has actual hope for a reboot for once*

[Marilink]

I have mixed feelings about this. I'm not a big fan of dredging up old IP just for nostalgic cash-ins. But...Animaniacs.

[Apollo the Just]

Same. If they're bringing it back because of nostalgia I'm worried. If they're bringing it back because they have good, fresh ideas and a budget, this could be really good. Either way we will see; I really hope it's awesome.

My fear is that Animaniacs is so elevated and beloved (due to a combination of it being really good but also LOTS of nostalgia) that no matter what a reboot does it won't live up to the Good Ole Days in the minds of viewers... so if they are just banking on bringing back old IPs for profit without a lot of inspiration to back it up, I feel like this is kind of doomed to fail.

Please prove me wrong. Only way to find out for sure is to watch it after all. 8)

[X-3]

After the bomb is set off, Yakko, Wakko and Dot spend 12,000 Earth years objective traveling home, although for them only hours or days have passed. Upon arriving in Earth orbit in the damaged Water Tower, the pilots cannot make contact with anyone nor see any sign of habitation on the planet, suggesting that human civilization is long gone. However, their despair is instantly dispelled when a massive light pattern suddenly appears on the planet saying "WELCOME HOME!" spelled out in simplified English (the final letter, however, is reversed, which indicates the current civilization was mimicking the bygone language). Delighted that their planet is alive and well, the pilots bid the Water Tower farewell and return to Earth.

[ScottyMcGee]

I wasn't sure if this was true when I first heard it on FB.

I am particularly interested in seeing how they parody the last 20 years they've been gone.

[CaptHayfever]

We're gonna need an updated nations song.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

[Valigarmander]

And an updated presidents song On second thought, I think we're good.

[glux]

As long as Rob Paulsen is involved, I'm ok with it.

[Booyakasha]

...well, I probably won't be watching it, but I'm cool with them making a new one. Like, if it's good, good; and if it's not, people'll still have the originals to go back to. In any event, if the kids are going to be watching something madcap and irreverent, it might as well be clever to boot, rather than just lolrandumb and shrill.