6.25.2007 | Last Week! - Animation Cel Auction
Posted by: Grizzlor
The ebay auctions for these one of a kind animation cels has ended. This original animation art was actually used to create the ThunderCats show in the 80s. Our resident expert on cels and animation art related to ThunderCats still has some select cels available to collectors, and you can contact him directly if you'd like to inquire about a purchase.
These make a phenomenal gift, or frameable collectible that is absolutely authentic. Each cel actually appeared in a frame of a ThunderCats cartoon, you can pause at the exact split second that these cels were used in the show. You can always e-mail grizzlor@thundercatslair.org if you're buying or selling T-Cat cels.
6.23.2007 | ThunderCast Episode 2!
Posted by: Manny
ThunderCast Episode 2 is now up and ready for download!
We've fixed the major audio issues from the first episode so that in itself is a big improvement. You guys should now be able to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes (big ups to Kyle!) without any problems. It's a learning process, but we're improving!
In this latest episode we discuss the movie rumor, new concept art from the now scrapped 200x series, and a detailed look at the Season 1 Volume 1 DVD boxset (both UK and US versions).
You can download the podcast three ways:
1. Go to http://www.thundercast.net/ and download the episode there.
2. Go to http://www.thundercatslair.org/thundercast and download the episode there.
3. Or, head over to the iTunes store and subscribe to the podcast and have all future episodes download automatically (recommended!). You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes by clicking the subscribe button on any of the links above.
Lastly, we'd love to get your feedback on the podcast or on any of the topics discussed in the episode so email us at: feedback@thundercatslair.org or reply to this thread!
Enjoy!
6.15.2007 | Thundercats UK S1V2 episode order, extra content etc..
Posted by: Neil
Today we received confirmation from Warner Home Video UK about the running order and extra content on the upcoming UK Thundercats Season 1, Volume 2 DVD set. The episodes will run in the exact same order as the US released region 1 DVD set. For a list of the episode order, please click here
The extra content on the Thundercats Season 1, Volume 2 DVD will also be the same as the US region 1 release and is set to include:
-Thundercats Ho!: Creating a Pop Culture Phenomenon (approx 20 mins)
-Thundercats Season 1 trailer
Remember you can pre-order the Thundercats Season 1, Volume 2 set for just 17.99 at HMV now by clicking the following link: Season 1, Volume 2
By buying the DVD set via the link above you will be helping to keep this site running and it costs you nothing extra! Thundercatslair.org will simply earn a commission off each sale paid to us by HMV.
You can also still buy the Thundercats Season 1, Volume 1 DVD set from HMV for the bargain price of just 13.99! by clicking the following link: Season 1, Volume 1
Finally, remember that both the Thundercats Season 1, Volume 1 and Thundercats Season 1, Volume 2 DVD sets are both HMV exclusive releases. They are not available to buy anywhere else but HMV!.
6.14.2007 | Week 3 - Animation Cel Auction
Posted by: Manny
Right now you have a great chance to purchase some one of a kind original animation art actually used to create the ThunderCats show in the 80s. Our resident expert on cels and animation art related to ThunderCats is releasing some of these beautiful and highly collectible original art pieces from his collection.
They're available on ebay at a fraction of their value, and make a phenomenal gift, or frameable collectible that is absolutely authentic. Each cel actually appeared in a frame of a ThunderCats cartoon, you can pause at the exact split second that these cels were used in the show.
A new batch of cels will be listed each week so check back to see what gets added! Click here to view the auctions; or go to http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZanimationcelsQQhtZ-1
6.08.2007 | More Drawings and Concept Art
Posted by: Manny
On his DeviantArt webpage, LeSean reveals more concept art and sketches of what would have been a re-envisioning of the ThunderCats franchise. Earlier in the year, LeSean showed off concept art for Lion-O as well as his teenage counterpart. From the early artwork, it had been speculated that the show would have been taken on a "rock band" theme where Lion-O and the rest of the ThunderCats took on the form of teenage musicians and somehow transformed into human-like cats with special abilities.
The new concept art reveals both Panthro and Cheetara -- in human form. In addition, we also see an early sketch of Mumm-Ra, who is very reminiscent of his 80s form.
More artwork from the now defunct series will be revealed in his art book, Midnight Marauders: The Art of LeSean Thomas Vol2 when it releases in late July, on his website www.leseanthomas.com as well as the 2007 San Diego Comic Convention.
6.05.2007 | ThunderCats...on the Big Screen?
Posted by: Manny
UPDATE: Variety has updated their article revealing that the film will not be a live-action adaptation, but instead be re-imagined as a CGI-animated feature:
"Studio has optioned a script by tyro scribe Paul Sopocy to turn the popular 1980s animated series and toy line into a CGI-animated feature."
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According to Variety.com, it looks as though Warner Bros. is looking to bring ThunderCats to the big screen. Variety recently reported that a script is also being written for Masters of the Universe, another 1980s animated series.
Seeing as the soon-to-be summer blockbuster movie Transformers has been creating quite a buzz, Warner seems intent on joining the 80s revival and seeing if He-Man and Lion-O can also bring in the cash.
Interesting tidbits from the news article...
Paula Weinstein, whom the article reports as being attached to the ThunderCats project, also produced the critically-acclaimed movie, Blood Diamond. In addition, Dan Lin who is overseeing the project, also oversaw The Departed, which won the 2007 Oscar for Best Motion Picture of the Year.
Do you have an opinion on this surprising news? Check out the TCL Message Boards and let us know what you think of this unexpected turn of events.
Thanks to forum member Mumm-Ra for the heads up on the article.
Stay tuned.
