TL-2K23: The Official Thread

[Otakuninja2006]

NICKELODEON UNDER PERIL, NICKTOON CREATORS TEAM UP TO GET RESPECT!

Nicktoons logo, Stephen Hillenburg, Craig Bartlett, Jhonen Vasquez, Micah Wright and Mitch Schauer. These 5 men created SpongeBob SquarePants, Hey Arnold!, Invader Zim, Constant Payne and The Angry Beavers respectively.

Today, it seems that Nickelodeon, the super successful and popular children's cable network owned by Viacom, is under hot water, as several Nicktoon creators is reportedly going on strike at the Nicktoons studio in Burbank, California, and, in the cases of Jhonen Vasquez and Micah Wright, suing Nickelodeon outright on grounds of damages relating to the unfair cancelation of his cult show, "Invader Zim", and unfair treatment and even the threat of blackmail and blacklisting when it comes to Micah Wright's rejected "Constant Payne" pitch. Most of the staff at the Nicktoons studio is doing this because they don't get paid enough and for obvious reasons, such as mistreating a show when it doesn't become a instant hit, such as in the case of Invader Zim. Since the news broke out, for the time being, Nickelodeon is pausing production on most of their animated originals. More on the story as it develops.​

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So, this is the beginning of the Fall of Nickelodeon.

Thoughts everybody, particularly @TheFaultsofAlts, @THEKINGFISH217 and @Tacomaster?

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[Nivek]

So, this is the beginning of the Fall of Nickelodeon

Let me guess they hear that they killed Payne because the creator wanted it to be thr first fully unionized show? If they all decide to get hanged together might win,they could afford fire one,all five...well

CN and Disney must be sweating right now, they're next

 

[Otakuninja2006]

Let me guess they hear that they killed Payne because the creator wanted it to be thr first fully unionized show? If they all decide to get hanged together might win,they could afford fire one,all five...well

Well, ALL of the Nicktoon workers are actually in this.

CN and Disney must be sweating right now, they're next

Nope. In fact, CN, as well as Fox, Animax and Universal(which is the theme of the next update) is actually watching with VERY close eyes!

This is only just the beginning of Nick's downfall.................

 

[THE KINGFISH]

NICKELODEON UNDER PERIL, NICKTOON CREATORS TEAM UP TO GET RESPECT!
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Nicktoons logo, Stephen Hillenburg, Craig Bartlett, Jhonen Vasquez, Micah Wright and Mitch Schauer. These 5 men created SpongeBob SquarePants, Hey Arnold!, Invader Zim, Constant Payne and The Angry Beavers respectively.

Today, it seems that Nickelodeon, the super successful and popular children's cable network owned by Viacom, is under hot water, as several Nicktoon creators is reportedly going on strike at the Nicktoons studio in Burbank, California, and, in the cases of Jhonen Vasquez and Micah Wright, suing Nickelodeon outright on grounds of damages relating to the unfair cancelation of his cult show, "Invader Zim", and unfair treatment and even the threat of blackmail and blacklisting when it comes to Micah Wright's rejected "Constant Payne" pitch. Most of the staff at the Nicktoons studio is doing this because they don't get paid enough and for obvious reasons, such as mistreating a show when it doesn't become a instant hit, such as in the case of Invader Zim. Since the news broke out, for the time being, Nickelodeon is pausing production on most of their animated originals. More on the story as it develops.​

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So, this is the beginning of the Fall of Nickelodeon.

Thoughts everybody, particularly @TheFaultsofAlts, @THEKINGFISH217 and @Tacomaster?

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Oof, Cartoon Network and Disney Channel better watch out and get their shit together

 

[Otakuninja2006]

Oof, Cartoon Network and Disney Channel better watch out and get their shit together

Well, CN and Disney hasn't commited nearly as much controversial, lowdown and dirty shit compared to Nick.

Sure, they screwed up, but not nearly as bad as Nick has.

In fact, Cartoon Network is about to take the #1 spot for a while after this scandal saga is over.

And CN's finna take some shows and creators from Nick.

And Ned's Declassified will likely be on Disney ITTL due to Gary Marsh being poached from Disney by Fox.

That's coming up soon.

And CN's downfall is butterflied due to the AOL merger being called off.

BTW, the dot-com burst is over everybody and the internet is starting to get better, but I do need a way to hold streaming back a few years.

Any ideas @THEKINGFISH217?

 

[Nivek]

Well, CN and Disney hasn't commited nearly as much controversial, lowdown and dirty shit compared to Nick.

Sure, they screwed up, but not nearly as bad as Nick has.

In fact, Cartoon Network is about to take the #1 spot for a while after this scandal saga is over.

And CN's finna take some shows and creators from Nick.

And Ned's Declassified will likely be on Disney ITTL due to Gary Marsh being poached from Disney by Fox.

That's coming up soon.

And CN's downfall is butterflied due to the AOL merger being called off.

BTW, the dot-com burst is over everybody and the internet is starting to get better, but I do need a way to hold streaming back a few years.

Any ideas @THEKINGFISH217?

Dude cn also are non Union , if Nick falls are bet are offs

 

[Sonny912]

Animated to the Max!: Comcast, Sony, Liberty Media Announces Animax, New Cable Animation Network Launching This Fall.
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Today, as part of the recent announcement of the new partnership between Comcast, Sony and Liberty Media, we news confirmation that the new alliance is planning to launch the popular Japanese animation network, Animax, in the United States later this fall.

The new network, ditching it's original all-anime format, will air a diverse lineup of old and new animation from across the world, including Japanese anime titles.

The network is planning to air content from Sony's own animation library, in addition to the libraries of DiC Entertainment, BKN, TV-Toonland-AG, BRB International and, through a programming deal, Manga Entertainment and ADV Films.

At launch, the network will air various classic and modern animated series such as Inspector Gadget, Heathcliff, The Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, Carmen Sandiego, The Transformers, G.I. Joe, Jem and the Holograms, My Little Pony, Monster Rancher, Speed Racer, Dilbert, Tenchi Muyo! alongside others.

The network will have new premiere programming. Preschoolers will get their first Animax memories with Toonimals and Hello Kitty. For kids, 6-11 year olds will get excited with new programming including The Ultimate Book of Spells, The Cramp Twins, Fat Dog Mendoza and the reboot of Speed Racer. For tweens, 9-14 year olds will an awesome action-packed experience new shows like Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future, Phantom Investigators, Orphen and the Power Stone anime, based off the Capcom game series. Teens will get a proper destination for animation with premiere shows such as Rurouni Kenshin, Cyborg 009, Arc the Lad, Street Fighter, Vandread and Sorcerer Hunters. Adults will get the experience of animation made just for them with Lenore the Cute Little Dead Girl, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Martian Successor Nadesico, Dai-Guard, Those Who Hunts Elves, Cutie Honey, Blue Seed, Hellsing, Bubblegum Crisis, Gunsmith Cats and Patlabor.

In addition, a series of SET blocks have also been confirmed for the new SET network that will launch on basic cable systems nationwide this Fall.

"We're excited to be bringing the Animax brand to the United States, we are confident that Animax will be a destination for animation lovers of all ages and will make a significant mark on the animation industry", said Steve Mosko, President of Columbia TriStar Domestic Television.

"We can't wait for the many potential viewers to be amazed with Animax and it's programming", a Comcast spokesperson also said.

"Animax will provide viewers and animation fans across the country with a very diverse lineup of animation for everyone", stated John Malone, founder and CEO of Liberty Media.

Animax is slated to launch later this Fall. More information will be provided as time goes on.

Neat! you've merged your 2 projects to be in the same universe now?

 

[Otakuninja2006]

FAMILY TV IS GETTING UNIVERSAL WITH NEW UNIVERSAL FAMILY CABLE NETWORK

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Today, it has been confirmed that rumors of Universal starting up their own kids' network is becoming reality. Universal here announced a new network named Universal Family. This new network will air content from Universal's rich TV and film library, as well as acquired and syndicated content from Nelvana, The Program Exchange, Bandai Entertainment, 4Kids Entertainment and Gerry Anderson. The new network will target kids and parents who grew up watching their childhood favorites during the day, while the network focuses on families and adults during the night. Notable programming to be on the new network includes Woody Woodpecker, Casper, Garfield, Dennis the Menace, Sailor Moon, Babar, Pokemon, The Vision of Escaflowne, Xena: Warrior Princess ❤️ , Hercules, Earthworm Jim among others. There will also be plans for new original animation, with cartoons based on Jurassic Park, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro the Dragon, E.T., The Land Before Time, Universal's Monsters, Alvin and the Chipmunks among others coming within the next few years. Also, Universal and Bagdasarian Productions both have reached a settlement on a breach of contract situation and have now made peace. A new Alvin series will debut in 2003.

In addition, it is confirmed that the upcoming Saturday morning block on NBC launching this Fall is a promotional block named Universal Kids. It's also been stated that new blocks on the USA Network and the Sci-Fi Channel will also air, with the USA block airing on weekday and Sunday mornings while the Sci-Fi block airs on weekday afternoons and Saturday mornings with a separate animation block airing on Saturday nights.

The new network is set to launch in September in approximately 30 million households nationwide on major TV providers such as Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cablevision, Dish Network, DirecTV and others.

 

[Otakuninja2006]

Dude cn also are non Union , if Nick falls are bet are offs

Except CN hasn't done any shady crap like Nick has.

Neat! you've merged your 2 projects to be in the same universe now?

No, the Animax TL is @Tacomaster's.

This is my first real TL that I have not indefinitely abandoned.

 

[Sonny912]

Let me guess they hear that they killed Payne because the creator wanted it to be thr first fully unionized show? If they all decide to get hanged together might win,they could afford fire one,all five...well

Actually I think constant Payne got pulled was cause the pilot had a scene reminiscent of the 9/11 attack.

 

[Nivek]

Actually I think constant Payne got pulled was cause the pilot had a scene reminiscent of the 9/11 attack.

Nope, that's a myth, the real reason it was the creator wanted the show to be fully unionized and the first seed for an all animation union movement, Nick saw that as a threat and cancelled the project once was apporved

 

[Otakuninja2006]

Actually I think constant Payne got pulled was cause the pilot had a scene reminiscent of the 9/11 attack.

But here, 9/11 was butterflied.

The real reason was the union thing.

Also, because 9/11 is butterflied, this also gets made at Nickelodeon:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1583498492860694530

Nope, that's a myth, the real reason it was the creator wanted the show to be fully unionized and the first seed for an all animation union movement, Nick saw that as a threat and cancelled the project once was apporved

Right, and Viacom is just stupid.

 

[Otakuninja2006]

What are your thoughts on these recent developments @TheFaultsofAlts?

 

[TheFaultsofAlts]

What are your thoughts on these recent developments @TheFaultsofAlts?

I think they're good. I question how SMRTHFG! can be on Nickelodeon while the animator's strike is going on. Perhaps it can be on Miguzi, or remain as a Disney cartoon.

 

[Otakuninja2006]

I think they're good. I question how SMRTHFG! can be on Nickelodeon while the animator's strike is going on. Perhaps it can be on Miguzi, or remain as a Disney cartoon.

SMRTHFG! will premiere AFTER the strike/lawsuit.

But Butch will leave Nick, likely either for Universal or Cartoon Network.

 

[THE KINGFISH]

BTW, the dot-com burst is over everybody and the internet is starting to get better, but I do need a way to hold streaming back a few years.

Any ideas @THEKINGFISH217?

Well, assuming that the internet protocols have already been released, and the internet is already on track to take over society, I see only four options:

1. Have Netflix go down during the Great Recession. This could be due to worse financial management or their main competitor during the mail-in days - Blockbuster - switching to a kiosk model used by Redbox to this day.
2. Have a COPA-type legislation be passed that severely restricts the online streaming of video, resulting in the only places to watch movies and tv shows being in theaters, on television and on physical media.
3. Prevent the iPhone from becoming a thing, or anything like it. This includes the Samsung phones.
4. Have major network groups start dedicated streaming websites for their networks - similar to the app Pluto TV. They are ad-supported, removing the initial appeal of online streaming. Also, the most popular shows have their own livestreams of 24/7 marathons.

 

[Otakuninja2006]

Well, assuming that the internet protocols have already been released, and the internet is already on track to take over society, I see only four options:

1. Have Netflix go down during the Great Recession. This could be due to worse financial management or their main competitor during the mail-in days - Blockbuster - switching to a kiosk model used by Redbox to this day.
2. Have a COPA-type legislation be passed that severely restricts the online streaming of video, resulting in the only places to watch movies and tv shows being in theaters, on television and on physical media.
3. Prevent the iPhone from becoming a thing, or anything like it. This includes the Samsung phones.
4. Have major network groups start dedicated streaming websites for their networks - similar to the app Pluto TV. They are ad-supported, removing the initial appeal of online streaming. Also, the most popular shows have their own livestreams of 24/7 marathons.

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Okay, Netflix going under during the Great Recession is an interesting idea. The iPhone still exists and the COPA-type law is backwards-thinking and the network group thing is actually a good idea.

But how would these network group stream sites work?

 

[kirbopher15]

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Okay, Netflix going under during the Great Recession is an interesting idea. The iPhone still exists and the COPA-type law is backwards-thinking and the network group thing is actually a good idea.

But how would these network group stream sites work?

Have you taken my idea into consideration

 

[Otakuninja2006]

Have you taken my idea into consideration

The Klasky-Csupo one?

Yeah, it doesn't really make sense.......

Sorry.......

 

[kirbopher15]

The Klasky-Csupo one?

Yeah, it doesn't really make sense.......

Sorry.......

Ok then maybe have Phil Lord and Chris Miller take over Cartoon Network in like 2008 or something