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hbshows.com"Smurfs" Movie Review - Posted by Ryan on August 9th 2011
I should have posted this before, but if you've been following the movies, you'll know that the new "Smurfs" movie from Columbia Pictures is racking up a ton of money at the box office and is going neck and neck with Universal's "Cowboys & Aliens."
For those of you who haven't seen the movie or may be a bit skeptical, here's a video review I made as part of a new project of mine called Cinecrisis. I was completely surprised by how good this new "Smurfs" movie is and how much I laughed. Hank Azaria especially is fantastic as Gargamel.
Enjoy! Also, if you like this review, please check out my other videos: Cowboys & Aliens and Captain America along with others.
"Jetsons Meet the Flintstones" Video Review - Posted by Ryan on August 7th 2011
Sorry about the lack of updates once again, but I do have something to tide you over until I have something bigger to premiere. Check out this video review I made of the recently released DVD of "The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones." The DVD is available to buy from the Warner Archive Collection.
Happy Thanksgiving Plus Update - Posted by Ryan on November 24th 2010
Here comes an update just in time for Thanksgiving. I've just uploaded 100
screencaps from the perennial Hanna-Barbera special "The Thanksgiving That Almost Wasn't." For those of you unfamiliar with this special, it will be airing tomorrow, Thanksgiving Day, at 10 am and 7 pm EST on Boomerang. It will not be airing on Cartoon Network this year. Click the picture below to access the special page:
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
"Yogi Bear" Live-Action Movie for Christmas - Posted by Ryan on October 3rd 2010
If you haven't already heard by now, Warner Bros. Pictures is planning to release a live-action/CGI hybrid "Yogi Bear" film just around Christmas of this year. The movie will feature Dan Aykroyd as the voice of Yogi and Justin Timberlake as the voice of Boo Boo.
Sounds awful, doesn't it? The movie's being directed by Eric Brevig, whose directioral resume consists of only 2008's "Journey to the Center of the Earth," which in all honesty wasn't that bad. This really could go either way but after the severe misfires with the "Scooby-Doo" and "Flintstones" films, I have a feeling this is not going to go well at all. Also, the film will be released in 3D, just to make sure the studio can milk every last red cent out of the audience. And apparently, a new Road Runner/Wile E. Coyote 3D cartoon will premiere before the movie.
Be on the look out for new updates at HB Shows.com. I have some very special "Flintstones" and "Jonny Quest" updates in the works and hopefully after that, some "Yogi" stuff to coincide with the movie.
"Pirates of Dark Water" and "Thundarr" DVDs - Posted by Ryan on October 2nd 2010
There's some good news on the Hanna-Barbera DVD front! As part of Warner Home Video's Warner Archive Collection, complete series sets have been released for both "Pirates of Dark Water" and "Thundarr the Barbarian," both under the Hanna-Barbera Classics Collection (despite the fact that "Thundarr" is a Ruby-Spears production). However, these sets are manufactured on an on-demand fashion and will not be available in stores. They are available for sale exclusively on the WB Shop website. This is the same situation as the similar release of "Yogi's First Christmas," but for some reason, that you could buy from Amazon.com, as well. Both series sets are priced at $29.95 for four discs and 21 episodes each.
Thanks to TV Shows on DVD for the news and pictures. For info can be found there for both "Pirates" and "Thundarr."
Happy 50th Anniversary Flintstones! - Posted by Ryan on September 30th 2010
Today, September 30, 2010, marks the 50th anniversary of the premiere of one
of Hanna-Barbera's most enduring, popular, and groundbreaking programs, "The Flintstones," which had its start 50 years ago on ABC at 8:30pm.
I realize HB Shows.com hasn't been active in quite some time, but I hope to change that very soon. I have some big things planned, but it's going to take some time. In the meantime, take some time out and watch a "Flintstones." It's their day after all. Even Google is celebrating:
R.I.P. Arnold Stang (1918-2009) - Posted by Ryan on December 23rd 2009 On Sunday, December 20, 2009, actor and comedian Arnold Stang passed away at the age of 91. Mr. Stang succumbed to pneumonia. Working alongside the likes of Frank Sinatra and Milton Berle over the course of a 60 year career, Mr. Stang was also a player for Hanna-Barbera Studios in the voice acting industry, most recognizable as the lead voice on the 1961-62 series "Top Cat" where he played the Phil Silvers/Sgt. Bilko inspired character. He returned to the character several times in various spin-offs including the 1987 TV movie "Top Cat and the Beverly Hills Cats," the 1985-86 series "Yogi's Treasure Hunt," and even a guest appearance in an episode of "Wake, Rattle, and Roll."
In addition to his work at Hanna-Barbera, Mr. Stang performed the voices of Herman for Paramount's cartoon feature shorts "Herman and Katnip," Shorty in Paramount's "Popeye," and Catfish for DePatie-Freelang's "Misterjaw." He also co-starred in a number of feature films including "The Man with the Golden Arm"
with Frank Sinatra and Kim Novak, "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World," and even worked with Arnold Schwarzenegger in "Hercules in New York" in 1970. Making appearances on shows such as "Emergency!," "Batman," and "The Cosby Show," he continued to work way into the 2000s, even providing his voice on "Courage the Cowardly Dog."
Mr. Stang is survived by his wife, JoAnne Stang. Arnold Stang will be missed, but not forgotten.
"Flintstones" and "Yogi" Movies Coming to DVD - Posted by Ryan on August 9th 2008
After a fiasco a couple of years ago regarding a DVD release of the feature length "The Man Called Flintstone," Warner Home Video has finally cleared the rights to release both that movie and "Hey There, It's Yogi Bear" which had the same issues. Both are due out December 2 of this year.
"Scooby-Doo and the Goblin King" - Posted by Ryan on June 19th 2008
Warner Bros. is prepping a new direct-to-video "Scooby-Doo" movie to be released on September 16, 2008. No official details have been disclosed yet, so stay tuned. In the meantime, here's the cover art. Click the cover for a larger image.
DVD Survey - Posted by Ryan on June 18th 2008
Warner Home Video is currently conducting a survey as to which classic
animated shows you would like to see on DVD. Please remember to vote for all
your favorites! Click here to take the survey. Here's the choices:
On Sunday, December 20, 2009, actor and comedian Arnold Stang passed away at the age of 91. Mr. Stang succumbed to pneumonia. Working alongside the likes of Frank Sinatra and Milton Berle over the course of a 60 year career, Mr. Stang was also a player for Hanna-Barbera Studios in the voice acting industry, most recognizable as the lead voice on the 1961-62 series "Top Cat" where he played the Phil Silvers/Sgt. Bilko inspired character. He returned to the character several times in various spin-offs including the 1987 TV movie "Top Cat and the Beverly Hills Cats," the 1985-86 series "Yogi's Treasure Hunt," and even a guest appearance in an episode of "Wake, Rattle, and Roll."
