Thundercats Cartoon 2011

Thundercats Season One Book Two DVD coming in June!

2012-02-09T12:23:00.000-06:00

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Synopsis: Lion-O, Tygra, Cheetara, Panthro, WilyKit & WilyKat continue their quest, now armed with the Book of Omens to lead the way. Watch Lion-O’s power and confidence grow as Mumm-Ra’s forces increase in these 8 action-packed episodes. Available June 5, 2012.

1. Berbils
2. Sight Beyond Sight
3. The Forest of Magi Oar
4. Into the Astral Plane
5. Between Brothers
6. New Alliances
7. Trials of Lion-O (Part One)
8. Trials of Lion-O (Part Two)

New Mezco Panthro!

2012-02-09T01:07:00.000-06:00

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Bandai Thundercats Showings At the UK Toy Fair!

2012-01-31T09:45:00.000-06:00

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You can see the upcoming mini-figures! More to come from the US Toy Fair in mid-February!

Thundercats Arrive Home to the Cat’s Lair Environment Statue

2011-12-06T00:35:00.000-06:00

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Honolulu, HI, December 04, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Because every hero needs a place to unwind, Icon Heroes created the museum replica of the Cat’s Lair. Made of heavy weight polyresin, this environment statue measures a massive 7.9” wide x 11” deep x 9.5” tall and weighs approximately 6 pounds. A perfect backdrop for your Thundercats station figures, this environment is detailed with towering archways, mechanical like claws, and blazing red cat eyes. The Cat’s Lair is the pivotal training ground, operations base, and sleeping quarters for the Thundercats. Sold exclusively by Action Figure Xpress and limited to only 600 pieces, this individually numbered collectors piece is a rare find.

“We were so pleased with the success of the Action Figure Xpress San Diego Comic Con exclusive Lion-O and Mumm-Ra. We hoped an iconic piece could be the focal point of the collection,” said Pat Wang, President. “With Icon Heroes' addition of the Cat’s Lair Environment Statue, this collection brings the entire screen to life.”

More information and pre-orders available at http://www.shopafx.com/exthcalastby.html

About Action Figure Xpress
Founded in 1997, Action Figure Xpress (www.shopafx.com) is the top internet distributor of exclusive and limited edition collectibles such as statues, busts, action figures, Minimates and toys. There's something for everyone here with brands such as Thundercats, Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel, DC Superheroes, NBA, Disney, and more.

Thundercats "Between Brothers" Episode Pics & Video!

2011-11-23T08:47:00.000-06:00

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"Between Brothers"
Airs Friday, November 25
8:30/7:30c on Cartoon Network

Episode Synopsis: Tygra and Lion-O enter the Astral Plane to retrieve the stone, but encounter Mumm-Ra in the process. Grune and Panthro have their final duel. Cheetara finally chooses her beau.

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New Thundercats Episode "Into the Astral Plane" Pics & Video!

2011-11-17T13:24:00.000-06:00

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“Into the Astral Plane”
Airs Friday, November 18
8:30/7:30c on Cartoon Network

The Cats are ready to retrieve the stone from the "Astral Plane" in the Elephant Village, but find it overtaken by Grunea and Mumm-Ra's forces. Plus, Tygra and Cheetara's early relationship to one another is revealed.

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New Thundercats Episode TONIGHT! "Sight Beyond Sight" Pics

2011-11-04T11:57:00.000-05:00

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Sight Beyond Sight
Airs Friday, November 4
8:30/7:30c on Cartoon Network

Synopsis: The Cats track the location of the first stone to the mystical Elephant Village, but Lion-O can't find the specific location and the forgetful Elephants no longer remember where it is. Lion-O must learn to use Sight Beyond Sight and interpret the consequences of his actions when he inadvertently invites an attack on the village.

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New Thundercats Episode "Berbils" Pics & Video!

2011-10-26T12:18:00.000-05:00

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“Berbils”
Airs Friday, October 28
8:30/7:30c on Cartoon Network

Tiny robot bears solicit the help of the ThunderCats to save them from a slave trader who values their technical and construction skills.

The Cats help to rescue enslaved Berbils and defend their village. Panthro learns that's he's not the only "wrench monkey" and bonds with Robear Bill.

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The Berbils Are Coming...

2011-10-25T13:59:00.002-05:00

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This friday! Full info and more pics to be posted tonight! Stay Tuned!

Thundercats New Episode “The Duelist and The Drifter” Pics!

2011-09-09T11:20:00.000-05:00

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“The Duelist and The Drifter”
Airs Friday, September 9th
8:30/7:30c on Cartoon Network

While traveling through a village built on swordsmanship, Lion-O's cockiness loses him the Sword of Omens to the Duelist, a villainous sword-collector. With the help of the listless Drifter, Lion-O must get it back.

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Thundercats "LEGACY" Pics and Video!

2011-09-01T08:00:00.001-05:00

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“Legacy”
Airs Friday, September 2nd
8:30/7:30c on Cartoon Network

Synopsis: Lion-O travels into the Book of Omens to live out his ancestor's past as Leo, who led the rebellion against Mumm-Ra millenia ago. The origin of the stones and the cat's relationship to Mumm-Ra and the other animals is finally revealed!

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Thundercats: The 1st Look at Jackalman!

2011-08-31T13:31:00.000-05:00

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MTV Geek has an interview w/ Dan Norton!

As with any good world builder or designer, you get the sense when speaking to Dan Norton, who provides designs for the ThunderCats that he's spent some time thinking critically about what makes the revamped world of Third Earth tick--from its environments to inhabitants and how one affects the other. Earlier this week, Dan spoke with MTV Geek about some of the thinking that went into the latest addition to the show, the updated version of Jackalman. On the heels of our exclusive clip and coverage showing some other surprise characters appearing in the ThunderCats universe, it was our pleasure to pick Mr. Norton's brain about how he and the rest of the team behind the show constructed a Third Earth more dangerous than the characters that live in it.

MTV Geek: Looking at the new Jackalman, the big question that I’ve come back to here as well as with all of the other character redesigns is how do you decide what to keep from the previous series and what to evolve or change?

Dan Norton: When I was looking at the older designs, there were certain things that Jackalman had—like the arm guards and the shoulder guards, you know [and] he was slightly asymmetrical—him as well as the other three main [villains]—Slythe, Jackalman, Monkian—they all looked a little more prehistoric, a lot less refined than the ThunderCats. So, really I wanted to keep that asymmetry, anything that harkens back to the familiarity of the older characters.

With this version, though, did you see off to the side he’s got more bone plates and animal aspects to the clothing instead of the polished metal or the old armor for the old show. And it has somewhat to do with the environment that they’re in as well and where they kind of live. Really, when I made the new designs of the three characters—Slythe, Jackalman, and Monkian—I wanted them to each represent different aspects [of their environment]. Jackalman is on an African plain, kind of an arid plain. He’s going to be a little leaner [and] he’s definitely going to more of a hunter. He might have some metal working but not much. Whereas Slythe is kind of swampy and might kind of a thick, round character. You know, Monkian, again, will be a balance to the three.

Geek: You mentioned the maintaining some of the animal traits of the characters. Could you elaborate on that? For instance, what kind of animal traits were you looking to bring out in Monkian, or Slythe, or Jackalman?

Norton: When I’m looking at the animal traits, for me as a designer, [is] what plays to the animation—that’s kind of worked out by the director. When I’m looking at this, I want to see the ears move to reflect animal behaviors [like] when a dog might feel threatened. So when a Jackalman might feel threatened, his ears might tuck back when he’d be more snarly. I wanted to kind of play into the claws a little bit more and that’s kind of the reason they have exposed feet. We could do a little bit more with that claw.

I’d say more or less in the behaviors, that’s what I’m hoping to get out of it. We played out the nose, face, and ears—that’s a good starting point for animalistic behavior of these characters.

Geek: Pulling back to kind of a broader view of the series: is there an overall theme you’re looking to evoke in this new version of Third Earth? In previous interviews, I’ve noticed you discussing the attempt to elicit mystery from this new world.

Norton: I think a big factor in a show like ThunderCats is exploration. And I think a lot of sci-fi and fantasy shows really want to get this across. This gives us a chance to really explore different terrains and landscapes. Generally, when I’m thinking—when we’re in the creation process to create new environments—of using] something familiar.

For example, I’ve seen a bunch of different plants that are underwater. Like any fish aquarium, when you go to any pet store, you’ll see all kinds of interesting plants that only exist underwater. And it would be more interesting to take those very same structures of colors and put that on land and then make them oversized. So it’s something different and yet a little familiar.

Sometimes [with] these new environments, we can use storytelling elements to give a purpose to the environment that’s going to exaggerate the story.

Geek: One kind of interesting, persistent element is that there seems to be a lot less civilization outside of Thundera. Now you’ve got more unruly natural elements and roving gangs of creatures. Could you talk a little about what went into this particular element of the world?

Norton: Yeah, I think we really wanted to convey a sense of danger—like leaving the safety of Thundera, as you start to go out, the plants are more deadly, the environment is harsh. When we start making extremely dangerous environments, it’s a challenge unto itself for the ThunderCats just to get from point A to point B. So showing overgrowth, showing really aggressive plant life or more rigid terrain, I think, in the back of your mind you’re going to think it’s an arduous task just to get from one place to another, and it takes a ThunderCat just to make that journey.

Geek: So it sounds like this is kind of a neat way of reinforcing for the show’s viewers how tough your characters are since they have to survive in this world.

Norton: Absolutely.

Geek: What about points of inspiration in terms of film or TV or anything else for the look of the show and its environments?

Norton: When I’m looking for reference, I pull a lot from nature: national monuments, photography, live photos—I mean really, there’s a lot of nature that’s already impressive. So just going into an entirety of being a fan of all sorts of fantasy shows, cartoons, movies—you know, one of my favorite movies was Conan the Barbarian. There’s just so many different cartoons, more than I could probably name. I was a big fan of Escaflowne, Record of Lodoss War, all of those rich, fantasy cartoons. Even the old school Rankin Bass [movie] The Last Unicorn and Lord of the Rings, you know, just seeing that and feeding on it for so many years and then seeing people pushing the limit in other shows—you just take what inspires you and add your own edge to it.

Geek: Have you tried to tend more towards science fiction or fantasy when coming up with new designs and updating existing ones?

Norton: It’s kind of weird: what’s cool about this show is I can kind of explore both genres. If I want to take a more “tech” approach to the architecture and just throw some overgrowth on it, you kind of get to achieve both things.

But when you’re looking at an array of past civilizations from all over the world, it becomes kind of a melting pot of different architecture styles and I guess you’re using bits and pieces as the building blocks to create a new culture. So you can get the Japanese pagoda mixed with the medieval castle—although I guess that’s been used several times, we still kind of dip into that bag. Along the way there are lots of different cultures and civilizations over time that have all contributed to a modern understanding of fantasy. We see it all the time and you just kind of create your own recipe out of everything.

Geek: So it’s kind of about re-contextualization, I guess?

Norton: Yeah. I guess I’m a big fan of the History Channel, I’m always watching these old school civilization shows. You find some things that work, that are kind of interesting shapes and design motifs—like mixing in a little bit of Art Deco with a little bit of a medieval approach—kind of experimentation, finding what you like.

Like, I guess, culturally, in a Japanese society—from rural Japan—you might think the inflections of the samurai, you can get a bit of loyalty, honor, and duty. So some of that is kind of cross-bred into the designs so that carries over into the people that live [in Thundera].

Geek: Without spoiling anything, is there a particular environment or design that you’re excited for fans to see?

Norton: Next week’s episode—seven is a huge episode. And part of the theory of ThunderCats, as I’ve mentioned before, about taking it one step further than the previous version, and that’s going to kind of give us something brand new and exciting, even for the old school fans. And so without giving it away, you’re going to see characters that definitely we’re familiar with—we’re going to take them one notch further. So what you’re familiar with, [laughs] you’re going to get a dose of something newer.

Gosh, I really want to mention some stuff, but I guess I should hold back just a little. But some of the design elements that I got to do on the show as far as character-wise that haven’t been revealed yet, what’s cool is that some of the stuff is just freestyling and I got to explore a lot of thought. And somehow that characters that stand out have made their way into the story. The most interesting thing to me is being able to put something in it that’s mine—getting my ingredients into the soup and having my ownership of that in this universe. So that’s always exciting.

Thundercats Episode #7 "LEGACY" Video ....SILVERHAWKS?!?!?!

2011-08-30T23:06:00.000-05:00

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Yeah..no joke Thunder fans. MTV Geek posted advanced video and pics of this week's episode and it does confirm the existance of the Silverhawks AND Tigersharks in this new universe. Holy crap.

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Thundercats “Journey to the Tower of Omens” Video #1

2011-08-24T11:31:00.000-05:00

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“Journey to the Tower of Omens”
Airs Friday, August 26th
8:30/7:30c on Cartoon Network

The Cats must pass a series of obstacles in order to finally get the Book of Omens, but Mumm-Ra is hot on their trail. Lion-O must stop him from getting the book first, for the book will lead whoever finds it to the Stones of Power.

Thundercats: “Journey to the Tower of Omens” Episode Pics!

2011-08-23T09:07:00.000-05:00

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“Journey to the Tower of Omens”
Airs Friday, August 26th
8:30/7:30c on Cartoon Network

Episode Synopsis: The Cats must pass a series of obstacles in order to finally get the Book of Omens, but Mumm-Ra is hot on their trail. Lion-O must stop him from getting the book first, for the book will lead whoever finds it to the Stones of Power.

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It's on like Donkey Kong! Mumm-Ra explodes with fury this friday!

2011-08-22T23:07:00.000-05:00

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“Journey to the Tower of Omens”
Airs Friday, August 26th
8:30/7:30c on Cartoon Network

...more info, pics and video posting tomorrow morning. Stay tuned thunder-fans!

Thundercats: The First Look At The Driler!

2011-08-17T11:04:00.001-05:00

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..from this Friday's Episode "Old Friends"

Thundercats Episode #5 "Old Friends" Pics and Video!

2011-08-17T11:02:00.001-05:00

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“Old Friends”

Airs Friday, August 19th

8:30/7:30c on Cartoon Network

Synopsis: Panthro finally joins the team, but his gruff demeanor intimidates Lion-O. Despite his best efforts, Panthro can't dissuade the Cats from following him on a mission to get Thundrillium to fuel the Thundertank. Plus, a mission leads Panthro to his old nemesis: Grune!

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Thundercats Episode #5 "Old Friends"

2011-08-16T23:48:00.000-05:00

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“Old Friends”
Airs Friday, August 19th
8:30/7:30c on Cartoon Network

We'll post more pics and video in the morning!

Our 4" Thundercats Cheetara Figure Review

2011-08-10T10:37:00.000-05:00

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You can see the full review on our toy review website, Toy Legion. Click HERE to check it out!

Thundercats Episode #4 "Song of the Petalars" Synopsis & Pics!

2011-08-10T08:13:00.001-05:00

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Thundercats Episode #4 "Song of the Petalars" Synopsis & Pics!

“Song of the Petalars”

Airs Friday, August 12th
8:30/7:30c on Cartoon Network

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Thundercats: Season One, Book One coming to DVD!

2011-08-04T23:17:00.000-05:00

Street Date: 10/18/11

Retail: $19.97

Synopsis: A betrayal. A reluctant leader. A journey like no other. A roaring return for a mighty menagerie of animation icons.

The Thundercats are back in an all-new animated series that purrs with sensational stories starring favorite characters. The exciting first eight episodes roar into action with the evil Mumm-Ra’s attack on the city of Thundera that destroys the cat civilization, leaving only a band of survivors – Tygra, Panthro, Snarf, Cheetara, Wily Kit and Wily Kat – and young prince Lion-O, the surviving ruler of his people. As the threats of Mumm-Ra ring in their ears, these determined cats know what they must do: find the Book of Omens, which holds the key to their future. Using his powerful Sword of Omens to achieve “sight beyond sight,” Lion-O guides his friends across the lands, facing vicious foes and making new allies. Prowl with the Thundercats through their all-new adventure series to the legendary temple that conceals their ancient secrets!

Episodes:Omens Part One
Omens Part Two
Ramlak Rising
Song of the Petalars
Old Friends
Journey to the Tower of Omens
Legacy
The Duelist and the Drifter

The First Eight Thundercats Episode Titles!

2011-08-04T23:13:00.000-05:00

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Omens Part One
Omens Part Two
Ramlak Rising
Song of the Petalars
Old Friends
Journey to the Tower of Omens
Legacy
The Duelist and the Drifter

Thundercats Ep. #3: "Ramlak Rising" Video Clip

2011-08-04T12:02:00.000-05:00

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The episode airs this Friday on Cartoon Network!

Thundercats Ep. #3: "Ramlak Rising" Pics

2011-08-04T00:13:00.000-05:00

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“Ramlak Rising”

Friday, August 5 at 8:30/7:30c on Cartoon Network

Episode Synopsis: After escaping their destroyed city with the Sword of Omens, the team encounters the Fishmen, who sail the quicksand sea in search of a massive sea creature. The ThunderCats’ quest is to find the Book of Omens … but Lion-O is more interested in revenge on Mumm-Ra.

Win an SDCC Thundercats Prize Pack!

2011-08-02T11:27:00.001-05:00

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Hey Thunder-fans! Want to win a San Diego Comic Con Thundercats prize pack? It includes the bag, foam sword, poster, pin and party guide given out at the con! How do you enter? You have THREE chances to win!

In the next week, go and "like" our following facebook sites and you'll get an entry to win. We have three prize packs to give, one for each site. We'll select one lucky winner at random from our list of new "likes". Good luck!

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NEW Video! Thundercats Cast Interview!

2011-07-29T12:55:00.000-05:00

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Our Full Review of the Thundercats Premiere!

2011-07-26T09:58:00.000-05:00

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A lot of us original fans are quite nervous about the new Thundercats show. We have our skepticisms, and rightly so. We're here to tell you that there is absolutely nothing to worry about!

Warner Bros. sent us a screener of the first two episodes in advance and the show is outstanding beyond expectations. The scope of the Thundercats' world is expanded and taken so very seriously that it is almost unbelievable. If you can accept the new animation style, then you can easily fall in love with this new series. Its easily as epic in scale as Avatar: The Last Airbender, and with the appeal for both kids and adults, as well. I can tell you one thing, the first two episodes leave you wanting for more right away!

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A few nice elements to the new series....Snarf doesn't speak! THANK YOU! Watching the Thundercats go to battle with the Lizards provides a fantastic backstory. The mechs that the lizards employ are fantastic, and thanks to Grune's betrayl they are able to infiltrate the Thundercats' kingdom with their new technology. And when Claudus falls, its a good shock, although fans will recognize the blade as it comes from Panthro's back... I'll leave the rest for you to see..

Thundercats Character Bios: Claudus

2011-07-22T09:07:00.000-05:00

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CLAUDUS

Lion-O’s father and the sitting King of Thundera and Lord of the ThunderCats. In accordance with his ancestors before him, Claudus used the Sword of Omens to protect his people and maintain the ThunderCats as one of the most powerful races on Thundera, often at the expense of weaker species. Lion-O worries that, though his father¹s heart is in the right place, this method of ruling is dangerous and could even lead to the fall of Thundera.

SDCC: Bandai 4inch Thundercats in Display!

2011-07-21T22:31:00.000-05:00

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SDCC: Bandai Displays Classic Thundercats...

2011-07-21T22:27:00.000-05:00

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Thundercats Character Bios: Slithe

2011-07-21T10:06:00.001-05:00

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SLITHE

The general of the lizard army, Slithe hates the cats more than anyone. He was defeated in war after war with the ThunderCats until he found the right ally: Mumm-Ra. With the help of Mumm-Ra’s technology, Slithe became a powerful adversary to the cats and is now a ruthless enemy.

Thundercats Character Bios: Grune

2011-07-20T10:42:00.000-05:00

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GRUNE

A former general in the Thunderian army, Grune was Panthro’s best friend until he betrayed Panthro and his people to join Mumm-Ra. Grune only wants one thing: Power. He’ll stop at nothing to get it and he has no loyalty to anyone but himself. Mumm-Ra uses Grune to lead his army because he is tough on the battlefield and knows the cats better than anyone.

Thundercats Character Bios: Wily Kit & Wily Kat

2011-07-18T09:47:00.000-05:00

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WILYKIT and WILYKAT

Orphaned kitten siblings and former pickpockets, Wilykit and Wilykat are searching for Eldara, the fabled city of treasure. Having fallen in with the ThunderCats, these resourceful kids have proven themselves an invaluable part of the team. When things get hairy, Kit plays her magical Flupe to hypnotize enemies while Kat uses his amazing Flink to grapple his way up to heights others can’t reach.

WARNER BROS. ON THE CUTTING EDGE OF COMIC-CON SWAG WITH EXCLUSIVE THUNDERCATS SWORD OF OMENS GIVEAWAY!

2011-07-18T09:13:00.000-05:00

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Twitter Pitch: #ThunderCats Hooo! Handcrafted Sword of Omens replica, only at the Warner Bros. booth @ Comic-Con: http://bit.ly/n8iLvR #WBSDCC #SDCC

BURBANK, Calif. (July 15, 2011) — To celebrate the highly anticipated premiere of ThunderCats, the newest Warner Bros. Animation series on Cartoon Network, the studio has commissioned a replica Sword of Omens, Lion-O’s mythical weapon used in the series, to be given away to one lucky fan, exclusively at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2011.

Handcrafted by the artisan Dragon of Renegade Effects Group, this replica Sword of Omens is forged of aircraft aluminum (1/3 of what steel weighs – but just as tough!) and features a hand-carved eyepiece and ThunderCats logo.

Watch the making of the sword:

Sword design taken directly from the drawings of the Warner Bros. Animation artists.

Visit the Warner Bros. booth (#4545) to find out how you could win the Sword of Omens.

In addition to this special prize, the Warner Bros. booth (#4545) will also be giving away free foam replicas of the Sword of Omens to fans on Friday, July 22, and Sunday, July 24.

A world premiere screening of ThunderCats at Comic-Con will take place on Friday, July 22, at 3:30 p.m. in Room 6A. Afterward the screening, join Larry Kenney (voice of Claudus, voice of Lion-O in the original series), Emmanuelle Chriqui (voice of Cheetara), producers Michael Jelenic and Ethan Spaulding, and art director Dan Norton will for a panel discussion on the series.

ThunderCats roars onto TV screens with an hour-long special premiere event on Friday, July 29, at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on Cartoon Network. Following the premiere, the show will air regularly on Cartoon Network Friday nights at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT, beginning August 5.

Only the true Lord of the ThunderCats can wield the mighty Sword of Omens! And only one lucky fan will be able to win this exclusive Comic-Con replica at the Warner Bros. booth.

Must be over 18 to enter. Official Rules available at TheWB.com.

For continuing info on the Studio’s plans at Comic-Con, please visit www.thewb.com/comiccon and follow us on Twitter @TheWBdotcom (hashtag #WBSDCC).

About ThunderCats:
ThunderCats is a new animated series from Warner Bros. Animation (WBA), premiering exclusively on Cartoon Network, and is executive produced by Sam Register (Teen Titans, Ben 10, Batman: The Brave and the Bold), with Michael Jelenic (Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Wonder Woman) and Ethan Spaulding (Avatar: The Last Airbender) producing.

An epic, all new reimagining of the classic 1980s animated series, ThunderCats tells the story of a hero’s journey to fulfill his ultimate destiny. On Third Earth, the kingdom of Thundera is being threatened by the evil sorcerer Mumm-Ra, and Lion-O, the young heir to the throne, embarks on a great quest to take his rightful place as king. The unlikely champion must work with his faithful comrades Tygra, Cheetara, Panthro, WilyKit, WilyKat, and his loyal pet, Snarf — who join him on his journey — to save their world from darkness.

Thundercats Character Bios: Cheetara

2011-07-14T08:34:00.000-05:00

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CHEETARA

Trained under her mentor, the wizard Jaga, Cheetara is a powerful magician and the last living Cleric. Her duty is to protect Lion-O and the Sword of Omens at all costs. She’s the fastest ThunderCat in Thundera and, to this day, no one has ever beaten her in a race. She’s also an expert fighter, both with her staff and via training in a variety of forms of hand-to-hand combat.

Thundercats Character Bios: Panthro

2011-07-13T13:07:00.000-05:00

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PANTHRO

Panthro is the greatest general Thundera has ever known and as tough as they come. He’s the oldest of the ThunderCats and has more war stories than he can keep track of and the scars to prove they’re all true. He can fight with any weapon, but chooses to use his old favorite: Nunchucks. Panthro also drives the Thundertank and won’t let anyone behind the wheel because it’s his pride and joy. In his journey with the other cats, Panthro has his own agenda -– he’s going to find Grune and get revenge for his betrayal.

SDCC Thundercats Souvenir Bag...

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These will be given away to San Diego Comic Con attendees...

The Full Thundercats Cast

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Starring The Voices Of
Will Friedle - Lion-O
Emmanuelle Chriqui - Cheetara
Madeleine Hall - WilyKit
Satomi Kohrogi - Snarf
Matthew Mercer - Tygra
Eamon Pirruccello - WilyKat
Kevin Michael Richardson - Panthro
Dee Bradley Baker - Slithe
Clancy Brown - Grune
Corey Burton - Jaga
Robin Atkin Downes - Mumm-Ra
Carl Jones - Alley Cat
Larry Kenney - Claudus

Thundercats Character Bios: Mumm-Ra

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MUMM-RA

The very essence of evil, Mumm-Ra is a sorcerer supreme and his name alone strikes fear into the hearts of animals across Third Earth. The cats believed he was a myth, but they were wrong –- he’s a living nightmare! He wants the Sword of Omens and will destroy anything that stands in his way. When he summons the strength of the Ancient Spirits of Evil, he’s able to transform from a withered mummy into an all-powerful monster that only Lion-O can hope to stop.

Thundercats Character Bios: Tygra

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TYGRA

The adopted older brother of Lion-O and next in line for the crown, Tygra has always been a bit jealous of his younger sibling -– but the ever-confident tiger has never lost to Lion-O in combat. Tygra loves to remind Lion-O that he’s “always second place” (except when it comes to who holds the crown!) and can’t resist pushing his younger brother’s buttons. With the help of his whip, Tygra is able to turn invisible and is an expert marksman.

Thundercats Character Bios: Lion-O

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LION-O

The boy who one day found himself a king, Lion-O is the Lord of the ThunderCats and wields the mighty Sword of Omens -– the most powerful weapon on Third Earth. He’s got a lot of weight on his shoulders, but is a fearless leader and never hesitates to jump into the fight (even when it gets him in trouble.) Lion-O is the only cat who can defeat Mumm-Ra, but first he must find the four magical stones that will give him the power to overcome the ultimate evil.

Bandai Launches their new Thundercats Website!

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http://www.bandai.com/thundercats

Don't forget to visit our Thundercats Website!

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We're adding tons of character and show info all week! Plus, we have a spiffy new banner!

http://thundercatsanimated.blogspot.com

ThunderCats One Hour Premiere Event

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ThunderCats One Hour Premiere Event

July 29 at 8/7c on Cartoon Network

An epic, all new reimagining of the classic 1980s animated series, ThunderCats tells the story of a hero’s journey to fulfill his ultimate destiny. On Third Earth, the kingdom of Thundera is being threatened by the evil sorcerer Mumm-Ra, and Lion-O, the young heir to the throne, embarks on a great quest to take his rightful place as king. The unlikely champion must work with his faithful comrades Tygra, Cheetara, Panthro, WilyKit, WilyKat, and his loyal pet, Snarf — who join him on his journey — to save their world from darkness.

ThunderCats is a new animated series from Warner Bros. Animation (WBA), premiering exclusively on Cartoon Network, and is executive produced by Sam Register (Teen Titans, Ben 10, Batman: The Brave and the Bold), with Michael Jelenic (Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Wonder Woman) and Ethan Spaulding (Avatar: The Last Airbender) producing.

SDCC Thundercats Exclusive Bandai Lion-O!

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You will be able to buy the SDCC exclusives online at Toys R Us beginning Thursday, July 21!

On Friday, July 22, from 5 – 7 pm, Larry Kenney, who voiced the Lion-O in the classic ThunderCats® animated series will be available to sign autographs of the Classic Lion-O action figure from Bandai America Incorporated. *

Toys“R”Us® Captures Collectors’ Consciousness in Entertainment Earth Booth #2343 at Comic-Con International in San Diego

A Special Selection of Official Show Exclusives and First-to-Buy Opportunities Makes Toys“R”Us® Items “Must-Haves”

The World’s Greatest Toy Store® continues its profound partnership with Entertainment Earth® at this year’s annual Comic-Con International in San Diego, and will no doubt contribute to the euphoria of the participating action figure and comic book enthusiasts. In honor of the show’s forty-second year, and the company’s thrilling third year in attendance, from Wednesday, July 20 through Sunday, July 24, Toys“R”Us® will offer an extraordinary extravaganza of official San Diego Comic-Con merchandise, including toys based on characters from TRANSFORMERS, ThunderCats® and DCU vs. MOTU. Continuing last year’s magnificent merge with Entertainment Earth, every Toys“R”Us Comic-Con exclusive will be available at Entertainment Earth Booth #2343.

To help commemorate these dynamic deals from Toys“R”Us, Entertainment Earth will be hosting several exceptional events:

On Thursday, July 21, from 10 to 11:30 am, Spawn® creator and renowned toy designer Todd McFarlane of McFarlane Toys will be available to sign autographs in celebration of the Toys“R”Us San Diego Comic-Con debut of the Halo “Master Chief Platinum” action figure. *
On Friday, July 22, from 5 – 7 pm, Larry Kenney, who voiced the Lion-O in the classic ThunderCats® animated series will be available to sign autographs of the Classic Lion-O action figure from Bandai America Incorporated. *

Fans who are unable to attend the show can still purchase the exclusive Toys“R”Us San Diego Comic-Con merchandise online at Toysrus.com/comiccon2011 starting Thursday, July 21. However, there is a limited number of each item, so fans should visit Entertainment Earth at booth #2343 or Toysrus.com/comiccon2011 early to purchase the below action figures.

Toys“R”Us Exclusive TRANSFORMERS Masterpiece RODIMUS PRIME action figure from Hasbro®
TRANSFORMERS collectors can own the heroic Rodimus Prime in this recreation of the classic G1 action figure! Best known as Optimus Prime’s successor to the Autobot Matrix of Leadership in the 1986 Transformers movie, this fan favorite character has the ability to transform into his Winnebago vehicle mode. The set includes a miniature ally, the Target-Master Offshoot; a buzz saw; and the legendary Matrix of Leadership. Rodimus Prime’s rifle can also convert into Offshoot’s blasters, offering extra firepower when battling the evil Decepticons! Following its debut at Comic-Con International in San Diego, this Toys“R”Us exclusive action figure will roll out to Toys“R”Us stores nationwide and online at Toysrus.com.

Toys“R”Us Exclusive San Diego Comic-Con ThunderCats “Classic Lion-O” Action Figure from Bandai America Incorporated
“ThunderCats, Hooo!” Lion-O, the leader of the ThunderCats, is presented in a new, highly-detailed 8-inch action figure with 18 points of articulation and a metallic finish in this recreation of his classic 1980s action hero look. Now collectors can imagine taking on the evil forces of the mutants of Plun-Darr and Mumm-Ra the Ever Living with accessories that include the iconic Sword of Omens (in two sizes), Claw Shield and the Sword stand.

Toys“R”Us Exclusive Comic-Con Preview of HALO “Master Chief Platinum” Action Figure from McFarlane Toys
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of one of the most popular video game franchises, Microsoft’s Halo, McFarlane Toys has released a commemorative edition of the game’s iconic SPARTAN-II super soldier protagonist! Now fans can own the platinum-painted version of John-117, who comes Covenant combat-ready, equipped with his MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI armor and classic assault rifle. This anniversary edition of Master Chief features full articulation and is the same height as Halo: Reach figures. Collectors will also be able to get their copy of Master Chief specially signed by its creator, Todd McFarlane, on Thursday, July 21 from 4 to 5:30pm! Be sure to pick up your figure at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con before it hits stores in August, along with the rest of the Halo: Anniversary line!

Toys“R”Us Exclusive San Diego Comic-Con Star Wars: Republic Commando Action Figure Set from Hasbro®
“May the Force be with you.” The saga of the Star Wars universe continues with this new set of action figures, based on the 2005 video game Star Wars: Republic Commando! Now fans can join Delta Squad, a crack Clone Trooper commando unit, as they battle the Trade Federation’s droid army. The four members of the covert group include stoic leader Boss; expert marksman Sev; technical expert and computer hacker Fixer; and wisecracking demolitions expert Scorch. The set also includes a Geonosian Warrior. All five 3¾ inch figures feature improved articulation and come equipped with battle accessories.

Toys“R”Us Exclusive San Diego Comic-Con DCU vs. MOTU- Bizarro vs. Battle Armor Faker from Mattel®
Combining two beloved franchises, DC Universe Classics vs. Masters of the Universe™ Classics, this “Bizarro vs. Battle Armor Faker” 2-Pack set brings iconic mirror image baddies together for the first time! Featuring a dastardly duo of villainy – The Man of Steel’s inverted nemesis and The Most Powerful Man in the Universe’s evil, robotic duplicate – fans can now battle for doppelganger supremacy of Metropolis® and Eternia®! The set contains Bizarro and Battle Armor Faker ® figures, accessories, comic book reprint packaging, as well as an exclusive mini-poster.

Toys“R”Us Exclusive San Diego Comic-Con Mortal Kombat “Lightning Fury Raiden” action figure from Jazwares®, Inc.
Collectors can now own the immortal thunder god of the Mortal Kombat franchise! Protector of Earthrealm and ally of the Elder Gods, Raiden appears in his lighting fury form ready to defeat Shao Khan and his minions in this limited edition action figure. This version of Raiden also glows in the dark, demonstrating Raiden’s mastery of electricity!

Toys“R”Us Exclusive San Diego Comic-Con “Flocked Sonic” action figure from Jazwares, Inc.
Now, kids, collectors and gamers can own a “Flocked” version of the world’s fastest blue-haired mammal! SEGA’s supersonic mascot, Sonic the Hedgehog, has been re-released to commemorate the 20th Anniversary edition of the character. The fully articulated 10-inch toy is the first-ever flocked deluxe action figure, featuring precise fiber particles that provide a polished plush feel to Sonic’s fur.

Toys“R”Us Exclusive San Diego Comic-Con Minimates “MARVEL® vs. CAPCOM ® 3: Fate of Two Worlds” figures from Diamond Select
Celebrating the release of MARVEL® vs. CAPCOM ® 3: Fate of Two Worlds, a video game sequel nearly 10 years in the making, this licensed miniature figures set is based on players’ favorite fighters from the highly-anticipated third entry in the franchise! Fans can now recreate beat-‘em-up battle sequences with iconic characters from both MARVEL® and CAPCOM ®, including Hulk, Iron Man, Zero and Morrigan Aensland in their variant, player two colors.

All Toys“R”Us San Diego Comic-Con exclusives are limited editions and are available on a first-come, first served basis.

Mezco Reveals Summer Exclusive # 7: Variant Limited Edition Lion-O Figure

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Mezco Reveals Summer Exclusive # 7: Variant Limited Edition Lion-O Figure

ThunderCats Ho!

Straight from the ThunderCats’ Lair on Third Earth, it’s Lion-O and the legendary mystic Sword of Omens.

This mega-scale figure measures over 20 inches tall from the tip of his upraised, extended sword to the soles of his Thunderian boots.

Featuring 7 points of articulation this mega figure is superbly detailed, perfectly capturing not only the iconic look of Lion-O as he appeared in the classic television series, but the essence, of Lion-O as he proudly raises the mystic Sword of Omens towards the heavens and roars out “Thundercats, Ho!”

This special Summer Exclusive Variant Edition features:

*Interchangeable glowing eyes head and open mouth heads

*Both Sword of Omens and short sword of Omens

*Alternate left hand Claw Shield
Lion-O is packaged in a collector friendly window box that allows him to be displayed while remaining Mint In Box. This is a non-numbered limited edition item. Edition size TBD.

Limited Edition Variant Mega-Scale Lion-O will premiere at the world famous San Diego Comic Con, but is also availabel for pro-order at:

http://www.mezcotoyz.com/store/Searc...CategoryID=155

Official Announcement: ThunderCats: The Original Series Season 1, Part 1

2011-06-06T09:15:00.000-05:00

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.....ThunderCats, Ho!

ThunderCats: The Original Series Season 1, Part 1

The Legendary 80’s Cartoon Comes to DVD on July 12, 2011

BURBANK, CA (June 5, 2011) – This summer, the Code of Thundera will
live on when Warner Home Video releases ThunderCats: The Original
Series Season 1 Part 1 July 12, 2011 on DVD – just ahead of the
all-new series premiere of ThunderCats on Cartoon Network. The 2-disc
collection set, priced to own at $19.97, includes the first 12
action-packed episodes, as well as a special featurette entitled "Feel
the Magic, Hear the Roar," where fans speak out about their incredible
passion for the classic animated series.

One of the 1980s’ most popular animated series, ThunderCats spawned
fan-driven conventions and a wide array of highly sought-after
consumer products – from action figures and video games to lunch boxes
and comic books. ThunderCats: The Original Series Season 1 Part 1
introduces the first animated adventures of the feline-inspired
fantasy! A noble band of survivors from the peaceful world of Thundera
bravely faces off against vicious mutants intent on destroying them.
Make way for exotic creatures, mystical powers and action-packed
battles of good versus evil in the exciting saga of the ThunderCats!

ThunderCats: The Original Series Season 1 Part 1 follows the heroic
groups’ early adventures as they adopt Third Earth as their new home
and encounter alien beings galore – some friendly, some looking for a
fight! And while they brave their strange surroundings, their young
leader Lion-O struggles with his new responsibilities as head of their
foundling civilization. The result is more than four hours of classic
cartoon thrills.

“This release is perfectly timed to engage devoted fans eagerly
awaiting the new ThunderCats series debut on Cartoon Network this
summer,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, WHV Executive Director, Family &
Animation Marketing. “We are excited for this great opportunity to
introduce the series to a brand new generation a quarter of a century
after the original premiere.”

Episodes

Disc 1
1. Exodus
2. The Unholy Alliance
3. Berbils
4. The Slaves of Castle Plun-darr
5. Pumma-Ra
6. The Terror of Hammerhand

Disc 2
7. Trouble with Time
8. The Tower of Traps
9. The Garden of Delights
10. Mandora the Evil Chaser
11. The Ghost Warrior
12. The Doomgaze

About Warner Home Video:
With operations in 90 international territories, Warner Home Video, a
division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc., commands the
largest home entertainment distribution infrastructure in the global
video marketplace. Warner Home Video's film library is the largest of
any studio, offering top quality new and vintage titles from the
repertoires of Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Entertainment, Castle
Rock Entertainment, HBO Video and New Line Cinema.

About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group brings together Warner Bros.
Entertainment's home video, digital distribution, interactive
entertainment/videogames, direct-to-DVD production, technical
operations and anti-piracy businesses in order to maximize current and
next-generation distribution scenarios. WBHEG is responsible for the
global distribution of content through DVD, electronic sell-through
and VOD, and delivery of theatrical content to wireless and online
channels, and is also a significant worldwide publisher for both
internal and third party videogame titles

Slythe from the new Thundercats Cartoon!

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Check out Wilykit and Wilykat from the new Thundercats Cartoon!

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New Thundercats Wondercon Trailer!

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WonderCon became ThunderCon! today with the world premiere of a new trailer for ThunderCats, an all-new animated series for Cartoon Network from Warner Bros. Animation.

Warner Bros. Animation also presented the first-ever fan-convention panel for the new series, featuring producers Michael Jelenic (Batman: The Brave and the Bold) and Ethan Spaulding (Avatar: The Last Airbender), art director Dan Norton and Larry Kenney — who provides the voice of Claudus in the new ThunderCats and was the original Lion-O in the 1980s version. The four talked about the creative vision for the new series and also answered fan questions.

Based upon the iconic 1980s action classic, ThunderCats tells the epic tale of Lion-O and his battle against evil in the quest for the fabled Stones of Power. The series is executive produced by Sam Register (Teen Titans, Ben 10, Batman: The Brave and the Bold).

Thundercats Original Series Season 1, Part 1 coming back to DVD!

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Our friends at Warner Bros. have let us know that they are re-releasing the vintage Thundercats show in new, more compact packaging beginning this summer with season one, volume one.

Street Date: 7/12/11

Synopsis: In a distant galaxy, the world of Thundera is in crisis. The planet's structure has become unstable and is near collapse. With their destruction imminent, Thundera's denizens--known as the Thundercats--escape in a spaceship and plot a course for a new home. While in transit, the Thundercats are attacked by evil mutants and their craft is irreparably damaged. Jaga, the eldest Thundercat, sacrifices himself in order to pilot the ship safely to its destination: Third Earth.

Episodes:

Disc 1
Exodus
The Unholy Alliance
Berbils
The Slave of Castle Plun-Darr
Pumma-Ra
The Terror of Hammerhand

Disc 2
Trouble with Time
the tower of Traps
The Garden of Delights
Mandora the Evil Chaser
The Ghost Warrior
The Doomgaze

DVD Features:
Interviews: "Feel the Magic, Hear the Roar: ThunderCats Fans Speak Out" - Wil Wheaton of Star Trek and other loyal Super Fans give their memories and support to this animation classic. {TRT:7:04}

Check out the Thunder-Cast!

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Emmanuelle Chriqui as Cheetara

Kevin Michael Richardson as Panthro

Larry Kenny as Claudus

Matthew Mercer as Tygra

Will Friedle as Lion-O

MTV's Geek News has a fun article up about the cast of the upcoming Thundercats cartoon. Check it out HERE.

Batman Voice Actors Cast as Lion-O & Panthro!

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Two Batman alumni have been cast in key roles in the upcoming Cartoon Network re-vamp of the Thundercats! Batman Beyond star Will Friedle and 'The Batman' voice of Joker, Kevin Michael Richardson, are playing Lion-O and Panthro respectively.

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Watch the Thundercats 2011 Cartoon Trailer Here on Our Site! (International fans too!)

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Watch the trailer for the new Thundercats Cartoon!

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You can see the trailer on Youtube HERE.

Official Release Date for the Bandai Thundercats Toys!

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Our friends at Bandai have confirmed for us that the official release of the Thundercats toys will be this August!

Toy Fair 2011 Thundercats Video!

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NY Toy Fair 2011: Bandai Thundercats Unknown Figure!

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Who is this guy? Some sort of evil mutant warrior...nice tusk!

..another pic from toynewsi.com

NY Toy Fair: Thundercats Vehicles & Misc!

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NY Toy Fair 2011: Classic Thundercats Packaging Revealed!

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It starts with Lion-O and Tyra this fall! Cannot wait!

Pic courtesy of www.toynewsi.com

Your FIRST LOOK at Mumm-Ra The Everliving!

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The First look at Slythe from the new Thundercats Cartoon!

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First good look at the new Snarf figure!

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First look at the new Bandai Cat's Lair Playset!

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Bandai's Thundercats Toys at NY Toy Fair 2011!

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OVERVIEW
“ThunderCats” fuses sci-fi and sorcery to reignite the thrill of the 1980s hit television series with all the favorite characters exploring an expanded universe. It’s sure to have kids everywhere once again shouting, “ThunderCats, Ho!” Lion-O wasn’t ready to be king and he definitely wasn’t ready to be the only cat standing between immortal evil and the total destruction of his world, but fate left him little choice. Only he could lead this quest.

PRODUCT LINE DETAILS
Bandai America Incorporated has launched the iconic ThunderCats toy line back into action with an all-new look! Kids and fans of the original 1980s animated television show will be able to wield the mystic Sword of Omens to become Lion-O, King of the ThunderCats. Join Lion-O as he battles against the evil Mumm-Ra and hollers, “ThunderCats, Ho!” The line includes action figures, vehicles, play sets and role-play items aligned with the all new “ThunderCats” animated series.

4” Figures ($7.99 SRP/Fall 2011):

Thunder, Thunder, ThunderCats Ho! 4” figures are based on the all new “ThunderCats” animated adventure series from Warner Bros. Animation. Crafted with great detail and quality, collectors and kids can play or display their favorite ThunderCats Heroes and Villains in their own environment and recreate scenes from the TV show.
- Each of the 4” figures comes with a weapon and/or accessory that is unique to each character.
- All 4” figures include an embedded magnet in the figure for interaction with multiple SKUs across the line, activating unique features
8” Collector Figure (Classic) ($16.99 SRP/Fall 2011):

- Based on the classic 1980s animated “ThunderCats” series!
- Each of these 8” figures includes 18 points of articulation and comes with each character’s iconic weapons.
Deluxe ThunderTank w/ 4” Figure ($29.99 SRP/Fall 2011):
- Roll into battle with the all new 2011 ThunderCats ThunderTank!
  - The ThunderTank comes with a 4” scaled Snarf figure, designed to activate the magnetic “ThunderCats, Hooo!” sound effects.
  - Launch the Bikes with a simple push of a button.
  - The new 2011 4” figures can ride inside and unlock special ThunderTank features.
  Deluxe Sword of Omens ($19.99 SRP/Fall 2011):
- Wield the power of Lion-O’s mystic Sword of Omens to become a member of the ThunderCats!
  - The Sword of Omens includes lights and sounds with an extendable blade!

New Thundercats Shirts Debut!

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Warner Bros. Consumer Products arrives at MAGIC with fashion-forward offerings inspired by the hottest properties in entertainment. Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Green Lantern” hits theaters June 17, 2011 and celebrates at MAGIC with the debut of apparel and accessories from key licensees including: Bioworld Merchandising with a line of t-shirts, hats and accessories; New Era Cap Company with a line of fashion-forward fitted caps; and Kids Republic with a collection of boy’s and young men’s super-hip t-shirts. Additional key licensees include Wet Cement, nOir, Changes, Isaac Morris, Fast Forward, AME, Saramax, Junkfood, NTD Apparel, Grupo Ruz, Briefly Stated, C. Life, Pan Oceanic Eyewear, Berkshire Fashions and more.

In support of Warner Bros. Animation’s new television series “ThunderCats,” slated to air on Cartoon Network in 2011, licensee Changes will debut its line of character-inspired t-shirts and apparel that will delight old and new fans alike. Other licensees supporting “ThunderCats” include Bioworld and Fast Forward, LLC.

“MAGIC is the perfect venue for our partners to present their latest product interpretations with collections that truly capture the personality and essence of our many wonderful properties,” said Karen McTier, Executive Vice President of Domestic Licensing and Worldwide Marketing for Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “‘Green Lantern’ is set to lead the way in 2011 and we are thrilled to be able to offer fashions and accessories that will resonate with our considerable fan base as well as fashonistas everywhere.”

Bandai Thundercats Line to debut officially in Fall 2011

2011-02-03T12:10:00.000-06:00

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The official word is fall 2011 for the Bandai Thundercats line. In our experience this will mean that the toys will actually start hitting in late July to early August.

Pic of the Bandai 8" Thundercats Collector's Lion-O Figure!

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In anticipation of the NY Toy Fair.. Enjoy!

A Complete Thundercats Bandai Toy Rundown (Tower of Omens!)

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2011 Thundercats Cartoon Toys by Bandai

4" Figure Series
approximate retail: $10
1x Lion-O
1x Tygra
1x Panthro
1x Cheetara
1x Wily-Kit
1x Wily-Kat
1x Mumm-Ra (Mummy)

4" Deluxe Figure Series
approximate retail $10
1x Lion-O
1x Grune
1x Tygra
1x Mumm-Ra

Basic Vehicle with Figure Series
approximate retail $15
1x Bike with Tygra and LED Accessory
1x Bike with Lion-O and Drill Accessory
1x Lizard Cannon with Slithe and Missle-Launching Feature

6" Collector Figure Series
approximate retail $15
1x Lion-O
1x Panthro
1x Mumm-Ra

8" Classic Collector Figure Series
approximate retail $15
1x Lion-O – with long Sword of Omens, short Sword of Omens, ThunderClaw
1x Tygra

ThunderTank Deluxe Vehicle
approximate retail $30
Roll into battle with the ALL NEW 2011 ThunderCats ThunderTank!
· The ThunderTank comes with a 4” scaled Snarf figure, designed to activate the magnetic “ThunderCats Hooo!” sound efx.
· Launch the Bikes with a simple push of a button
· All 4” figures can ride and play with the ThunderTank.

Tower of Omens Deluxe Playset
approximate retail $40
· Recreate iconic moments as seen in the all NEW ThunderCats animated cartoon with the Tower of Omens playset. Set comes with an exclusive 4” figure.
· All 4” Basic figures can play and interact with the Tower of Omens, unlocking amazing features.

ThunderCats Deluxe Roleplay Sword
approximate retail: $20

Wield the power of Lion-O and become a ThunderCat with the mystic Sword of Omens! With an extendable blade, lights and sounds, kids can let their imaginations roar with Lion-O on his destined path to become king.

Now a High-Resolution Picture of Snarf from the new Thundercats Cartoon!

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Here is a much better shot of Snarf. Your thoughts?

New Thundercats Cartoon Toys to be revealed at Toy Fair 2011

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ThunderCats 4” Basic Figure – Lion-O

Crafted with great detail and quality, collectors and kids can play with or display their favorite ThunderCats heroes and villains in their own environment and recreate scenes from the animated television series. Each 4-inch figure comes with a weapon and/or accessory that is unique to each character and includes an exclusive embedded magnet activation system that allows the figure to interact with and activate unique features in multiple ThunderCats products, including the Deluxe ThunderTank. Available soon for $7.99.

ThunderCats Deluxe Vehicle with Figure

Storm into battle with the Deluxe ThunderTank and 4-inch Snarf Figure. Kids’ favorite ThunderCats figure can ride inside and unlock special ThunderTank features, including ―ThunderCats, Ho!‖ sound effects, with an exclusive embedded magnet technology. For serious action, launch ThunderBikes from the ThunderTank with the push of a button. Available soon for $29.99.

ThunderCats 8-Inch Collector Figure - Cheetara

Flash back to the original series with the iconic and classic heroes of ThunderCats with these 8-inch figures. These high-detail figures incorporate many of your favorites from the classic 80s series.

Available soon for $16.99.

ThunderCats Deluxe Roleplay Sword

ThunderCats Staction Figures (PVC Figurines)

Lion-O, the Lord of the Thundercats is presented here in this highly detailed

polyresin statue! Lion-O wields the Sword of Omens with Claw Glove ready

for battle. Spared from the destruction of his planet Thundera, Lion-O leads

his team of heroes to protect the legendary Eye of Thundera. This statue

from Icon Heroes stands approximately 6-inches tall and includes a forest

environment base. Available now for $59.99.

First decent look at Snarf from the new Thundercats cartoon

2011-01-31T18:20:00.001-06:00

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They say he looks a bit like a Pokemon..I can see that. Enjoy.

Mezco Toys making classic Thundercats Toys!

2011-01-30T03:54:00.001-06:00

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At London Toy Fair Mezco announced the following. Look for him to retail for around $100

This mega-scale figure measures over 20 inches tall from the tip of his upraised, extended sword to the soles of his Thunderian boots.

Featuring 7 points of articulation this mega figure is superbly detailed, perfectly capturing not only the iconic look of Lion-O as he appeared in the classic television series, but the essence, of Lion-O as he proudly raises the mystic Sword of Omens towards the heavens and roars out “Thundercats, Ho!” He comes complete with his impressive Claw Shield and a removable mystic Sword Of Omens.

Lion-O is packaged in a collector friendly window box that allows him to be displayed while remaining Mint In Box.

First Look at the new Bandai Thundercats Toys at London Toy Fair

2011-01-28T01:51:00.000-06:00

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These pics are courtesy of various posters on the ThundercatsLair.org forum. We normally might not have posted them, but they're all over the net anyway. There are also re-sculpted classic toys on the way next Xmas!

Another new Thundercats Cartoon Promo Pic!

2011-01-28T01:44:00.000-06:00

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This one is courtesy of Nomad from the Idle Hands Blog. It was taken at the London Toy Fair!

MTV interviews Thundercats Cartoon Producer Ethan Spaulding

2011-01-28T01:37:00.000-06:00

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MTV NEWS: First off, tell me about the general idea going into the redesign process. How did you approach the task of changing the characters' appearance for a new generation while staying true to the original series' fans?

ETHAN SPAULDING: We decided that it would be best to keep the core character traits of all the characters — specifically their colors — so at first glance you can tell who each one of them is. We really kept that core spirit of all the characters and just updated them with a little more realistic armor, and some of the '80s aspects — like Lion-O's exposed midriff. The original designs are great, but the world we have going on in this story, we had to fit our designs to that story, so that was our overall impetus.

MTV: Everyone's asking about the anime vibe in the image. Will the series have an anime feel to it? Does the anime vibe extend beyond the character designs?

SPAULDING: [It will extend to] the visual storytelling as well. The original show was done in Japan, and many people probably don't know that. A lot of the artists went on to be in Studio Ghibli, and worked on [Hayao] Miyazaki's first film. So "ThunderCats" does have a footprint in Japanese animation. We're kind of going back and honoring that in the new series. I was always a huge fan of the original show and I love the Japanese animation and what they can do, so we're really going back to the roots.

MTV: Were there any elements of the original series that you felt strongly about improving in the new series? Was there anything you felt like there was an opportunity to change for the better in this redesign?

SPAULDING: Not so much. We just had to update it and give it a new spin. Looking at what they were wearing back then, it was more of a superhero show. You can see that in the old lineup, and they looked like they were more of a superhero team. With our back story, we couldn't go in that direction.

MTV: Lots of people are asking about Tygra...

SPAULDING: [Laughs] Everyone wants to know about Tygra, but that's sort of story-specific. I can't reveal too much. Basically, we wanted to make him cooler than he was. The consensus was that he was the boring guy of the old show, so we wanted to make him more interesting and gave him another dimension. But don't worry — he still has the whip. People were wondering where the whip was at one point, but it's on his belt.

MTV: I noticed that even Panthro's nunchuks with the claws made it through the redesign...

SPAULDING: We liked all of the aspects of the old stuff. That's the iconic aspect of these characters — you have to have the nunchuks with the claws at the end. That was the challenge, though: How do you update it? Our art director has done a great job. He actually did the first pass on all the characters, updating them, and then we sent it all to Japan. The character designers there take a pass over the designs, put the final spin on them, and then we give notes. It's like a co-production thing going on here.

MTV: Another thing everyone's asking about is the characters we don't see in the new image. What's up with Snarf, or WilyKit and WilyKat? Will we see them soon?

SPAULDING: Yeah, you'll see them. We're gong to slowly reveal that stuff. Rest assured, they're in there, and they look great. They're redesigned in a little different way, though, and you'll see what I mean when it comes time to reveal them.

MTV: When I spoke to your co-producer, Michael Jelenic, about the series, he talked about how one of the redesign strategies was to mute the bright colors of the original a little, and give it a darker tone. How do you describe the overall redesign theme?

SPAULDING: It's more realistic, more real-world palette. The Japanese animations are great. The colors are keyed a lot different than the American animation, and there's a little bit more variety going on. We're fans of that style. You get a little more attention paid to the lighting in this show, the sense of atmosphere, and the scope of the project. We're going for a movie feel, and hopefully we're achieving that.

MTV: It also looks like Lion-O is a little younger in this iteration of the series...

SPAULDING: Yes, that's part of the story, too.

MTV: And Panthro's looking a little more grizzled with that scar on his eye and such...

SPAULDING: Yeah, we're making him the older veteran. He's been out there on Third Earth exploring. He's the elder of the group, once they get together.

MTV: Are you surprised by the massive reaction to the series and everything that's been released so far?

SPAULDING: A little surprised, yeah — but when I think about it, I understand it. "ThunderCats" has been in pop culture since 1985, so it's had time to marinate.

MTV: What attracted you to this project in the first place? Were you a big fan of the original series?

SPAULDING: I was a big fan when I was young. Everyone talks about the opening animation for "ThunderCats," and it's still to this day one of the greatest openings of any animated series. I appreciated the fantasy and science-fiction elements, and gravitated toward the character designs. I drew when I was a kid, so I always responded to the way everything looked in that show.

Hopefully we're doing justice to the characters. They're icons now, and we're trying to do justice to the old show and its spirit, and flesh out the characters more so than the original series.

The Thundercats Revealed! New Pic!

2011-01-26T00:01:00.000-06:00

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“ThunderCats” © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. “ThunderCats” and all related characters

and elements are trademarks of and © Warner Bros

Roaring to life through WBA and Studio4°C’s use of the Japanese animated artistry of anime, “ThunderCats” characters Lion-O, Mumm-Ra, Panthro, Cheetara and others will spring off the screen with realistic cat-like characteristics inconceivable in previous incarnations.
The new “ThunderCats” will appeal to viewers who have loved the characters all their lives as well as young newcomers to the franchise. A sweeping tale combining swords and science and boasting ferocious battles with the highest of stakes, the grand origin story of Prince Lion-O’s ascension to the throne – and of those who would thwart his destiny at any cost – takes on epic dimensions in this sharp new telling. As the forces of good and evil battle each other in the quest for the fabled Stones of Power, Lion-O and his champions learn valuable lessons of loyalty, honor and mortality in every episode.
“ThunderCats” is executive produced by Sam Register (“Teen Titans,” “Ben 10,” “Batman: The Brave and the Bold”). Michael Jelenic (“Batman: The Brave and the Bold,” “Wonder Woman”) and Ethan Spaulding (“Avatar: The Last Airbender”) are the producers.

Larry Kenney busy recording for Thundercats - Cancels Appearance

2010-06-25T08:04:00.000-05:00

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This is from Larry's official Facebook:

"To all my Friends in Jackson, Mississippi: I am terribly, terribly sorry to say I won't be able to visit y'all this weekend at the Southern Fried Supercon. I've been held over in Los Angeles to record more episodes of the new THUNDERCATS series. If you'll still have me next year, I'll see you then!"

Larry Kenney to do a voice in the new Thundercats cartoon!

2010-06-10T11:02:00.000-05:00

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Larry Kenney, the actor that voiced Lion-O in the original ThunderCats series, will return as the voice of Lion-O's father, Claudus in the new cartoon! In fact, according to his Facebook, he's already recorded his first episode!

Panthro Casting Rumors....

2010-06-10T07:15:00.000-05:00

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A source in the industry has confirmed that the Thundercats show is currently holding casting sessions. We got two names on who is trying out for Panthro. One of which is a Star Trek alumni and another belongs to the horror/fantasy genre. We will post more once we hear confirmation of casting!

More on Thundercats Toys from the WB Licensing Show!

2010-06-07T11:51:00.000-05:00

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The following is from the official press release we got from the WB. Bandai will be making figures not only based on the new show..but the old one as well!

THUNDERCATS, HO!

ThunderCats is set to roar back into the mainstream, with a new animated television series, produced by Warner Bros. Animation for Cartoon Network. WBCP recently announced a powerhouse partnership with Bandai America Incorporated, as the global master toy licensee for ThunderCats. Under the new agreement, Bandai and their international affiliates will create and distribute products worldwide that will complement both the classic brand property, as well as the fresh take on the animated series, with new television episodes set to air in 2011.

The new ThunderCats, a 21^st century reimagining of the series, will appeal to viewers who have loved the characters all their lives as well as young newcomers to the franchise. A sweeping tale combining swords and science and boasting ferocious battles with the highest of stakes, the grand origin story of Prince Lion-O’s ascension to the throne – and of those who would thwart his destiny at any cost – takes on epic dimensions in this sharp new telling. As the forces of good and evil battle each other in the quest for the fabled Stones of Power, Lion-O and his champions learn valuable lessons of loyalty, honor and mortality in every episode. The series marks a creative collaboration between Warner Bros. Animation and Studio4°C, one of the most vibrant animation studios in Japan.

Since its debut in 1985, the ThunderCats pop culture phenomenon has had its paws sunk deeply not only in television, but also toylines, apparel and comic books. Twenty-five years later, through the Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Bandai America collaboration, the beloved brand is poised to make a new audience of kids feel the magic and hear the roar once again.

ThunderCats Roars Back Into the Mainstream with Fresh Toys from Bandai America!

2010-06-03T08:28:00.000-05:00

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THUNDERCATS, HO!

WARNER BROS. CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND BANDAI AMERICA INCORPORATED TEAM UP FOR INSPIRED PRODUCT LINE BASED ON POP CULTURE CLASSIC THUNDERCATS

ThunderCats Roars Back Into the Mainstream with Fresh Toys, New Cartoon Network Episodes

BURBANK and CYPRESS, Calif. – June 3, 2010 – Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) announced today a powerhouse partnership with Bandai America Incorporated, as the global master toy licensee for the animated series, ThunderCats. Under the new agreement, Bandai and their international affiliates will create and distribute products worldwide that will complement both the classic brand property, as well as Cartoon Network’s fresh take on the animated series, with new television episodes set to air in 2011.

“With their legacy of cultivating fun and fresh play experiences for beloved character properties, Bandai is the ideal master toy license for ThunderCats,” said Brad Globe, president, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “We are thrilled to team up and introduce the ThunderCats property to a new generation of fans.”

“ThunderCats have been a cult pop culture phenomenon for the past 25 years, and Bandai America looks forward to developing modern and engaging toys for these beloved characters,” said Masayuki Matsuo, chairman and chief executive officer, Bandai America Incorporated. “Through the Bandai America and Warner Bros. Consumer Products partnership, die-hard devotees as well as a new generation of fans will be introduced to quality, innovative toys that will create magical playtime experiences capturing the adventurous spirit of the brand.”

An all-new animated series, based on the iconic 1980s action classic, ThunderCats, is currently in production at Warner Bros. Animation. The new ThunderCats, a 21st century reimagining of the series that will air on Cartoon Network, will appeal to viewers who have loved the characters all their lives as well as young newcomers to the franchise. A sweeping tale combining swords and science and boasting ferocious battles with the highest of stakes, the grand origin story of Prince Lion-O’s ascension to the throne – and of those who would thwart his destiny at any cost – takes on epic dimensions in this sharp new telling. As the forces of good and evil battle each other in the quest for the fabled Stones of Power, Lion-O and his champions learn valuable lessons of loyalty, honor and mortality in every episode.

ThunderCats is executive produced by Sam Register (“Teen Titans,” “Ben 10,” “Batman: The Brave and the Bold”). Michael Jelenic (“Batman: The Brave and the Bold,” “Wonder Woman”) and Ethan Spaulding (“Avatar: The Last Airbender”) are the producers. The series marks a creative collaboration between Warner Bros. Animation and Studio4°C, one of the most vibrant animation studios in Japan.

Debuting in 1985, the ThunderCats roared onto the broadcast air waves and created feline frenzy with their band of cat-like heroes from the planet Thundera. Behind their fearless leader Lion-O, the ThunderCats strove to protect their new home on Third Earth and their headquarters, Cat’s Lair, from the Mutants of Plunn-Darr. The ThunderCats pop culture phenomenon had its paws sunk deeply not only in television, but also toylines, apparel and comic books. Twenty-five years later, through the Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Bandai America collaboration, the beloved brand is poised to make a new audience of kids feel the magic and hear the roar once again.

Official Press Release: Thundercats Cartoon coming to Cartoon Network in 2011

2010-06-02T07:42:00.000-05:00

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THUNDERCATS, HO!

WARNER BROS. ANIMATION ANSWERS THE CALL WITH A NEW
TAKE ON THE CLASSIC ANIMATED SERIES “THUNDERCATS,”
TO AIR ON CARTOON NETWORK

(June 3, 2010 – Burbank, CA) – Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) has begun production on “ThunderCats,” an all-new animated series for Cartoon Network, based upon the iconic 1980s action classic. “ThunderCats” is the newest series from WBA, joining “Batman: The Brave and the Bold,” which was recently renewed for a third season, and the following forthcoming programs: “The Looney Tunes Show,” “MAD,” “Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated” and “Young Justice.” The announcement was made today by Sam Register, Executive Vice President, Creative Affairs, Warner Bros. Animation.

“In addition to being Warner Bros. Animation’s first anime series, ‘ThunderCats’ marks our most ambitious foray yet into fantasy,” said Register. “The realism and dynamic visual style we’ve achieved are sure to thrill viewers, and the cool weapons, vehicles and technology should help the show appeal to a diverse audience.”

The 21st century reimagining of the series marks a creative collaboration between WBA and Studio4°C, one of the most vibrant animation studios in Japan, with credits including “The Animatrix,” “Gotham Knights” and “Halo Legends.” WBA is working closely with Studio4°C, utilizing the latter’s expertise to give the “ThunderCats” characters a new cutting-edge look while remaining true to the compelling storylines and mythology of the original series.

“We at Studio4°C are excited to be in this creative partnership with Warner Bros. Animation to bring ‘ThunderCats’ to life,” said Eiko Tanaka, President and CEO, Studio4°C. “This collaboration combines the strengths of our two companies – high production values and great storytelling – toward reintroducing this classic fan-favorite to a new audience.”

Roaring to life through WBA and Studio4°C’s use of the Japanese animated artistry of anime, “ThunderCats” characters Lion-O, Mumm-Ra, Panthro, Cheetara and others will spring off the screen with realistic cat-like characteristics inconceivable in previous incarnations.

The new “ThunderCats” will appeal to viewers who have loved the characters all their lives as well as young newcomers to the franchise. A sweeping tale combining swords and science and boasting ferocious battles with the highest of stakes, the grand origin story of Prince Lion-O’s ascension to the throne – and of those who would thwart his destiny at any cost – takes on epic dimensions in this sharp new telling. As the forces of good and evil battle each other in the quest for the fabled Stones of Power, Lion-O and his champions learn valuable lessons of loyalty, honor and mortality in every episode.

“ThunderCats” is executive produced by Sam Register (“Teen Titans,” “Ben 10,” “Batman: The Brave and the Bold”). Michael Jelenic (“Batman: The Brave and the Bold,” “Wonder Woman”) and Ethan Spaulding (“Avatar: The Last Airbender”) are the producers.