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BLOGGERS’ WEEK PigMonkey isn’t impressed with the blockbuster movie line up this year, but there is something he’s looking forward to on the small screen

I remember 1985, it kind of sucks to admit that. One of the things I remember most about 1985 is Thundercats . Every week day at 4 pm, Transformers , GI Joe and Thundercats were on. They. were. AWESOME! I remember being riveted and excited. I re-watched the shows of my youth recently in hopes of recapturing some of that excitement. It's an action I regret over all: iit appears that these cartoons are best viewed as 20-year old hazy memories.

The show wasn’t great, but at the time it had me; I was there every day sucking up the half hour toy commercial. Thus, I safely conclude that as a 12-year old, I was stupid, and my taste was crappy. I did recapture a bit of that excitement recently though. That little thrill ran through me when I saw the cartoon network will start playing a new Thundercats cartoon this year. Though I am not fond of the anime style they chose for the cartoon, I still have high hopes.

All reviews promise an edgier, darker version of the Third Earth. The story is going to be retold from the beginning. I think this means a story “reboot”. This is a risk – you never know how fans are going to take a reboot until they start sending you hate mail. Could this show suck so completely not even light can escape? Very Possibly. Is that going to stop me from watching it? Not in the least.

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Dave Golder
Dave Golder
Freelance Writer

Dave is a TV and film journalist who specializes in the science fiction and fantasy genres. He's written books about film posters and post-apocalypses, alongside writing for SFX Magazine for many years.