ThunderCats (2011 TV series)

For the original television series, see ThunderCats (1985 TV series).
ThunderCats
Genre
Based onThunderCats
by Tobin Wolf
Developed by
Voices of
Theme music composerKevin Kliesch[a]
ComposerKevin Kliesch
Country of originUnited States
Japan
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes26
Production
Executive producerSam Register
ProducersMichael Jelenic
Ethan Spaulding
AnimatorStudio 4°C[1]
EditorDamon Yoches
Running time21–22 minutes
Production companyWarner Bros. Animation
Original release
NetworkCartoon Network
ReleaseJuly 29, 2011 (2011-07-29) –
June 16, 2012 (2012-06-16)
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ThunderCats is a science fantasy animated television series, developed by Ethan Spaulding and Michael Jelenic for Cartoon Network.[2] A reboot of the original 1980s TV series of the same name (which ran from 1985 to 1989), ThunderCats was produced by American studio Warner Bros. Animation and animated by Japanese studio Studio 4°C, and combined elements of western animation with Japanese anime.[1] The series began with an hour-long premiere on Cartoon Network on July 29, 2011.[3] It is the final animated collaboration of both Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass, as Arthur Rankin Jr. died on January 30, 2014,[4] and Jules Bass died on October 25, 2022.[5]

Following the destruction of their home, the kingdom of Thundera, the ThunderCats (a group of humanoid felidaes) are forced to roam the planet Third Earth, in order to find a way to defeat the evil sorcerer Mumm-Ra, who plans on taking over the universe. Story-wise the series attempts to take a much darker and more cinematic approach than the original show, featuring a lot more focus on characterization and more sophisticated themes.[6]

Initially planned for 52 episodes, the show was cancelled after only one season, as confirmed by ThunderCats art-director Dan Norton in early 2013.[7][8] Reruns of the show later aired on Adult Swim's Toonami block along with Sym-Bionic Titan.[9][10]


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  1. ^ a b Fowler, Matt (June 30, 2011). "Thunder Thursdays: ThunderCats Gets (Anime)ted!". ign.com. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  2. ^ Peters, Jayson (2011-08-01). "New 'ThunderCats' more sequel than reboot". Nerdvana. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  3. ^ ""ThunderCats, Hooo!": New ThunderCats Toy Line Roars Into Retail Stores Nationwide". Bandai. July 28, 2011. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved July 12, 2012.
  4. ^ Bell, Jonathan (January 31, 2014). "Arthur Rankin Jr, 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' co-producer dies, age 89". The Royal Gazette.
  5. ^ Barnes, Mike (October 25, 2022). "Jules Bass, Producer Behind the 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' and 'Frosty the Snowman' TV Specials, Dies at 87". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
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  7. ^ "Thundercats 2011 Officially dead as per Dan Norton 3/2/13". March 2, 2013. Retrieved March 3, 2013.
  8. ^ DanNortonArt, Aug 7, 2012, 6:30:01 PM (2012-08-07). "DanNortonArt (Dan Norton) on deviantART". Dannortonart.deviantart.com. Retrieved 2014-04-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ "Toonami on Adult Swim to Rerun "Sym-Bionic Titan", "ThunderCats" Remake". September 26, 2012. Retrieved October 20, 2012.
  10. ^ Cite error: The named reference schedule was invoked but never defined (see the help page).