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Brian Damage · 08-18-2008, 04:24 PM

Warners consumer products division has whipped up a new version of the Banana Splits.
Hanna-Barbera’s 1960s phenom is returning in a multiplatform effort starting Sept. 2, with shorts and musicvideos airing on Cartoon Network and its website. Future efforts will include DVD and audio CD releases, as well as live performances.

Turner Animation’s Stu Snyder noted that the Splits have “been entertaining kids for years,” but the return of the property will capitalize on boomer nostalgia as well. “Go Bananas Your Way,” the new Splits album, is “intended to appeal to kids and parents,” according to the release.

Bingo, Drooper, Fleegle and Snorky’s Web presence is targeted at 4- to 7-year-olds, and the live entertainment will include a section of Myrtle Beach, S.C.’s, Hard Rock Park, to be dubbed Banana Splitsville and devoted to the cartoon characters.

Nostalgic revivals of vintage properties are a dicey proposition when it comes to new content, but elderly brands like “Mr. Men” have found surprising support in lifestyle products such as T-shirts and accessories that preserve the original art for sentimental fans. Accordingly, Warners will release apparel, games and books as well.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=14&cs=1

Schmoopie · 08-19-2008, 04:01 AM

OMG, I LOVE this show! How cool is that?! When I was younger I used to watch this with my grandma after school. I pretended that I was the dog and my grandmother was the elephant! I know.... it's crazy, but we loved it!

Andrea

comedyfreak · 08-21-2008, 05:46 AM

I loved the show too, especially the cartoons that went with them.

MrCleveland · 08-21-2008, 03:10 PM

I'm hoping other H-B cartoons follow suit.

The Great One · 08-21-2008, 03:46 PM

Wow!!! Great news! This should prove to be very interesting.

08-18-2008, 04:24 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	The Banana Splits Are Making A Comeback! LOL Warners consumer products division has whipped up a new version of the Banana Splits. Hanna-Barbera’s 1960s phenom is returning in a multiplatform effort starting Sept. 2, with shorts and musicvideos airing on Cartoon Network and its website. Future efforts will include DVD and audio CD releases, as well as live performances. Turner Animation’s Stu Snyder noted that the Splits have “been entertaining kids for years,” but the return of the property will capitalize on boomer nostalgia as well. “Go Bananas Your Way,” the new Splits album, is “intended to appeal to kids and parents,” according to the release. Bingo, Drooper, Fleegle and Snorky’s Web presence is targeted at 4- to 7-year-olds, and the live entertainment will include a section of Myrtle Beach, S.C.’s, Hard Rock Park, to be dubbed Banana Splitsville and devoted to the cartoon characters. Nostalgic revivals of vintage properties are a dicey proposition when it comes to new content, but elderly brands like “Mr. Men” have found surprising support in lifestyle products such as T-shirts and accessories that preserve the original art for sentimental fans. Accordingly, Warners will release apparel, games and books as well. http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=14&cs=1 Attached Images
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The Great One Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 29, 2006 Posts: 6,378	Wow!!! Great news! This should prove to be very interesting.
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