The Powerpuff Girls (2016) | A Cartoon Network Original - USA: April 4th, 2016 | UK: April 25th | Escape from Monster Island / Princess Buttercup

[Ming Ming Hatsune]

Ever since Cartoon Network changed president, the channel went down the tubes. Recently, there has been several shows (Regular Show and Adventure Time) that has been popular here in the SSMB (but personally none of those shows interest me.)


So it kinda looks like Cartoon Network are doing their best to get back to their old selves.

UPDATE: Confirmed to be a special.

http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/2013/01/28/cartoon-network-2013-2014-upfronts-press-release-lists-new-and-returning-network-shows/

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The Powerpuff Girls Special: “Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice…plus a dash of mysterious Chemical X” were the essential ingredients that created Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup—also known as The Powerpuff Girls. This groundbreaking and Emmy®-winning series, created by Craig McCracken, ran on Cartoon Network from 1998-2005 and will soar again as a brand-new, redesigned and re-imagined CG special coming in 2013 where the trio of pint-sized super heroines will be called upon to rescue not just the city of Townsville, but the USA and the world! Featuring an original song “I Wish I Was A Powerpuff Girl” performed by Beatles legend Ringo Starr, who also portrays Townsville’s most famous flamboyant mathematician, “Fibonacci Sequins,” this all-new original special comes from a powerhouse creative team featuring animation talent from around the globe including acclaimed director Dave Smith and award-winning art director Kevin Dart and is produced by Cartoon Network Studios in association with UK’s Passion Pictures. The special also features the original voice cast reprising their iconic roles and will premiere later this year.

 

UPDATE #2: Trailer now available on Facebook

 

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=626582974046638

[Wentos]

I can honestly see this being My Little Pony 2: Electric Boogaloo in terms of popularity. Of course, I have no idea...

Edited October 4, 2012 by Taokaka

[Scott]

What the fuck did I just watch? O.O

Cartoon network...what are you doing?...

Cartoon network...STAHP!

[The drunkard from space!]

Genndy the director of Hotel Transylvania seems to be behind this. This reboot better be good or he will see a ragefest the like of no other human being as ever witnessed on this Earth.

I hope the characters aren't flanderized (loud and annoying) like they were in "The Powerpuff GIrls Rule!!!"

Edited October 4, 2012 by Rowdyruff Dazzle

[Soniman]

Oh my god I would eat the shirt I'm wearing if this is true

[SIXTH-RATE SOMA]

kabfksa;euhf

I wish I could high-five Cartoon Network right now.

BTW, that picture isn't showing (for me).

Me neither.

Edited October 4, 2012 by Soma

[Winston]

Holy Fuck, yes. My childhood is slowly coming back. All I need now is a Courage the Cowardly Dog reboot, Johnny Bravo reboot, or a Dexter's Lab reboot, or for the shows to come back for a new season! I also hope some of the voice actors from the original Powerful Girls series come back.

Edited October 4, 2012 by Winston

[Ferno]

I'm just happy to see Cartoon Network doing one good thing after another every time I turn around this year.

They're trying you guys.

Honest EFFORT.

Edited October 4, 2012 by Inferno

[MykonosFan]

Genndy the director of Hotel Transylvania seems to be behind this. This reboot better be good or she will see a ragefest the like of no other human being as ever witnessed on this Earth.

Genndy is a dude, just by the by.

Anyways, sounds interesting! Hopefully it turns out well. I'm guessing this is going to do a fair bit to differentiate itself from the old series, otherwise they could've just made more and called them additional seasons.

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THIS WILL BE CARTOON NETWORK'S DEFINITE MESSIAH.

[AdventChild]

I don't know, but probably keep an eye on it. I mean I like the show, but it feels like it had run its course. Besides, don't want to risk it turning into something like the anime counterpart. I would rather have Samurai Jack come back and be completed or rebooted. With the addition of bringing back Megas XLR, but doubt it.

Edited October 4, 2012 by AdventChild

[Match]

I would like for this to be true, but I probably won't watch it anyway. The original was cool, but I personally think it ran its course.

THIS WILL BE CARTOON NETWORK'S DEFINITE MESSIAH.

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Believer & Follow of Jesus Christ, My Lord & Savior†

Edited October 4, 2012 by Diabetic in Sweet Mountain

[Ming Ming Hatsune]

The Powerpuff Girls was Cartoon Network's Spongebob. PPG is the only Cartoon Network Original show that even got a theatrical film. So if they going to reboot one old show, this will be their first. If this reboot becomes successful, then maybe we will see more reboots.

This has to work Cartoon Network. I beg you, pleaseee don't screw this up!

[Emperor Robrainiac]

Although Powerpuff girls is pretty much my favourite cartoon network cartoon, and quite possibly in my all time favourites list, I'm a little wary of how this will turn out. Like Advent child said, it felt like the show had run its course, and in a Powerpuff girls documentary, Craig McCracken himself said that the show running its course was the reason the show ended. I'm also wondering if Criag will be involved with the project in any way.

Then again, we do have a guy who was quite involved with Powerpuff Girls when it was in its prime, so I do have some hope that the new series will be good.

However, if they use that fast paced sense of humor from the 10th anniversary special, then I'm out. That sense of humor was cute Foster's Home for Imaginary friends, but it felt very weird and out of place in Powerpuff girls.

God, I sound so negative... I really do love Powerpuff Girls, and it was a part of my childhood, but whenever I hear about shows getting "uncancelled," I always feel a bit skeptical about how good it will be or how much the original creators are involved. Still, Genndy is a good friend of Craig McCracken and was one of the main forces behind the original PPG, so maybe the show is in good hands.

[Jacky]

cool, PPG was great, but really, I'd rather see a Jack reboot honestly, show never got it's continue. And lead it up with that SJ movie he's been developing for years.

[Nintendoga]

Still no Samurai Jack news I see....

hyped for the reboot though

[The drunkard from space!]

Although Powerpuff girls is pretty much my favourite cartoon network cartoon, and quite possibly in my all time favourites list, I'm a little wary of how this will turn out. Like Advent child said, it felt like the show had run its course, and in a Powerpuff girls documentary, Craig McCracken himself said that the show running its course was the reason the show ended. I'm also wondering if Criag will be involved with the project in any way.

Then again, we do have a guy who was quite involved with Powerpuff Girls when it was in its prime, so I do have some hope that the new series will be good.

However, if they use that fast paced sense of humor from the 10th anniversary special, then I'm out. That sense of humor was cute Foster's Home for Imaginary friends, but it felt very weird and out of place in Powerpuff girls.

God, I sound so negative... I really do love Powerpuff Girls, and it was a part of my childhood, but whenever I hear about shows getting "uncancelled," I always feel a bit skeptical about how good it will be or how much the original creators are involved. Still, Genndy is a good friend of Craig McCracken and was one of the main forces behind the original PPG, so maybe the show is in good hands.

In the words of Yosemite Sam: "That's all I needed to hear!"

[Random Rhyme]

Could be quite interesting. All that I ask is.....

Return of the Rowdyruff Boys plz.

[The drunkard from space!]

Could be quite interesting. All that I ask is.....

Return of the Rowdyruff Boys plz.

It's inevitable my friend.

Edited October 4, 2012 by Rowdyruff Dazzle

[SIXTH-RATE SOMA]

It's inevitable my friend.

Am I the only person who found them to be kinda... lame? Like, Mojo Jojo and HIM were such more interesting villains. Rowdyruffs were just kinda... there.

If we are requesting returns of old pseudo-Powerpuff Girls, though, then Bunny is somewhere near the top of my list.

[Sean]

PPG is one of my favorite (old) cartoons, so I feel like I'm betraying it when I say I'm not all that excited for this.

I rarely ever get hyped over revivals of old cartoons because more often than not, the later episodes of any given cartoon show seem to not be as good as the earlier or middle ones. PPG was one of them, and I really didn't feel that they had any ideas left once the show was over. Even the 10th anniversary episode didn't leave me feeling too satisfied, it was great just to hear all the old voice actors again but it was nothing more than a novelty episode.

And a reboot... huh? I really hope they don't actually mean they're throwing the old show out the window with this one, and that "reboot" just refers to the show getting started anew again. Chances are this show will be mostly aimed at fans so I think everybody else just wants something that takes place after the last show. If it really is a reset button then consider my interest halved, unless they take the show in a different direction for a new audience.*

Whenever I feel that a series has run its course, even if it's one I liked, I almost always prefer that the creators make something new (or continuing one of their lesser known work) rather than going back to their most famous and stretched-out property. While I never watched Symbiotic Titan, that would get my vote since it really was cut far too short, and it would interest me more in watching it. And I think if I had seen and loved Samurai Jack, I would not be asking for a continuation of that show either due to it running much longer, despite it having no ending - most cartoons don't have proper conclusions, so it really comes with the territory.

I know that 99% of everyone else feels the complete opposite though and think that this is amazing news, so I'll certainly watch it when it comes out to see if it really rekindles my liking for the show. PPG was and is great, it's just that I never really wanted more episodes after how much we got already, and because by and large I tend to prefer newer shows over old ones from my childhood.

*This doesn't mean I want them to completely rehaul the show a la PPGZ, but just make it accessible to newer fans without relying so much on the fact that it's a revival of a show that everyone adored back in the day. I would also be gracious if they didn't rely on this fucking tool of an attribute that so many people apply to the old greats such as Animaniacs, and even certain modern shows to justify their lasting quality.

[Johnny Boy]

If this reboot doesn't scream "Cartoon Network is back!!" Then I don't know what does. Sometimes I wonder if an animated series of PPGD by bleedman will be made. Hey a guy can dream

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If this reboot doesn't scream "Cartoon Network is back!!" Then I don't know what does. Sometimes I wonder if an animated series of PPGD by bleedman will be made. Hey a guy can dream

If there was, it'd most likely air in Japan.

[Abominal SnowTaz]

Genndy the director of Hotel Transylvania seems to be behind this. This reboot better be good or he will see a ragefest the like of no other human being as ever witnessed on this Earth.

I hope the characters aren't flanderized (loud and annoying) like they were in "The Powerpuff GIrls Rule!!!"

I really did like this show. The Rowdyruff Boys episode was the shit, my favorite among all. So yeah, this better be good.

[Urban Flow]

Finally something GOOD is coming to CN. Hope it works out. I don't like anything on CN right now besides Regular Show.

Edited October 4, 2012 by Urban Flow