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TJL · 07-12-2003, 09:19 PM

Hey cartoon fans, has anyone caught the new Spider-man animated series on MTV?

I must admit I wasn't looking forward to is when I first heard about it, but I think it's pretty good.

The animation is very impressive, I guess it's CG, but it looks like tradtional cel animation.

Thumbs up folks. Catch it if you can.

ConservativeBalla · 07-26-2003, 10:29 AM

Is it as good as the ones from the '90s on Fox? 'Cuz I loved those.

TJL · 07-26-2003, 02:30 PM

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Originally posted by ConservativeBaller
Is it as good as the ones from the '90s on Fox? 'Cuz I loved those.

They're basically picking up the storyline from last year's big screen Spider-man, so the style is different from the 90's series.

If anything, the computer animation really lets Spidey show off his incredible skills.

cp32 · 07-27-2003, 01:28 AM

Hey, I have some of the 60's spiderman cartoon series and all of the 70's live action series with nicholas hammond.

ConservativeBalla · 07-28-2003, 11:49 AM

I can't say for sure yet, but I would probably like the Fox '90s Spider-Man show better.

W.J. Griffin · 07-29-2003, 11:59 PM

I did see the new "Spider-Man" series on MTV and I must say I wasn't too impressed with it.

Why, you ask?

1. The Animation...it's basically cgi with black ink lines around it. It's too distracting.

2. The character designs make all the characters look like literal stick-figures...Peter, Harry, Mary Jane, even J. Jonah Jameson all pretty much have the same physique!

3. The stories. Too much flash, not enough substamce.

I know they have to update these characters for new audiences every so often, but jeez, they went overboard on this one. And would it of killed them to come up with a DECENT theme song??

Of course, this is just my opinion, and no one is obligated to take anything I write here as gospel. Still, this show could be better...I guess I was expecting...MORE from these folks, but, being that's it's not about artistic integrity, it's about the Benjamins, this is probably the best I can expect...

cp32 · 08-02-2003, 02:08 AM

gonna have to agree. That is the crappiest piece of computer animation I ve ever seen. I hate it. The 60's & 90's sereis are far better than the MTV. You would think with all the lastest technology in computer animation these days. The animators would have cleaned up the graphics. If you 're going to do spiderman at least take something from the comic to base an episode or series upon. Its just bad. I think I d rather watch the power rangers than the MtV spiderman. Cel animation is more detailed as to bad cgi. They are obviously doing it as cheap and as fast as they can. They care nothing about quality of the animation. Hell my ten yr old creates better images of spidey than they do. Give me a break. This is just my opinion.

ConservativeBalla · 08-05-2003, 11:16 AM

Dude, why does everything have to be computerized and cel-shaded, etc.? Why can't they make a freakn' CARTOOON like the old days?!

Sterling Holobyte · 08-05-2003, 11:25 AM

I saw a little bit of it and I liked it. But then I usually like anything with computer animation.

cp32 · 08-05-2003, 11:52 AM

I agree 100 percent with ConservativeBaller. Look the animation from 60's submariner, aquaman, spiderman, The Hulk, Iron Man etc Now that's quality animation. Everything was done by hand.
There's far details in the work back then. The only company who has really got it right for computer animation is Pixar. You can noticed the improvements with each film they release. Finding Nemo was impressive. Don Bluth is another fine example.
The Secret Of Nimph was excellent.
The first Land before Time was nice. Now its over KILL.
If Im not mistaken. Bluth used to be a disney animator and now he is lacking on the quality of his films. It's sad. Everyone wants to make a quick million. Instead of taking their time and putting out quality.That be considered a master piece and admired by future generations. ahh yes , the good ol' days of cartoons.

musicradio77 · 08-14-2003, 09:42 PM

The 60's version is better than the MTV ones.

I am Him · 08-17-2003, 02:43 AM

I think this spiderman series is decent. I enjoy it.

On a side note, the animation is done by the same company that did Reboot, and Beast Wars.

They also did Warplanets/ShadowRaiders and Heavy Gear.

ConservativeBalla · 08-18-2003, 02:45 PM

That's it! I know I'd hate it!

ConservativeBalla · 08-22-2003, 09:28 PM

CLASSIC Spidey-lovers, you should get the DVD's released of the Green Goblin and the Daredevil; I bought 'em yesterday, they're GREAT. The great '90's episodes *sigh*.... Plus you get some bonus '60's episodes. Lol, the '60's ones're so cheesy!

W.J. Griffin · 08-22-2003, 10:35 PM

You can't beat that theme song, though..."Spider-Man, Spider-Man, does whatever a spider can..."

They just don't write 'em like that any more...*sigh*

07-12-2003, 09:19 PM	#1
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07-26-2003, 10:29 AM	#2
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07-27-2003, 01:28 AM	#4
cp32 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 26, 2003 Location: Wintersville Oh Posts: 384	Spider-man series on MTV Hey, I have some of the 60's spiderman cartoon series and all of the 70's live action series with nicholas hammond.

08-02-2003, 02:08 AM	#7
cp32 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 26, 2003 Location: Wintersville Oh Posts: 384	Spider-man series on MTV gonna have to agree. That is the crappiest piece of computer animation I ve ever seen. I hate it. The 60's & 90's sereis are far better than the MTV. You would think with all the lastest technology in computer animation these days. The animators would have cleaned up the graphics. If you 're going to do spiderman at least take something from the comic to base an episode or series upon. Its just bad. I think I d rather watch the power rangers than the MtV spiderman. Cel animation is more detailed as to bad cgi. They are obviously doing it as cheap and as fast as they can. They care nothing about quality of the animation. Hell my ten yr old creates better images of spidey than they do. Give me a break. This is just my opinion.

08-05-2003, 11:52 AM	#10
cp32 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 26, 2003 Location: Wintersville Oh Posts: 384	Spider-man series on MTV I agree 100 percent with ConservativeBaller. Look the animation from 60's submariner, aquaman, spiderman, The Hulk, Iron Man etc Now that's quality animation. Everything was done by hand. There's far details in the work back then. The only company who has really got it right for computer animation is Pixar. You can noticed the improvements with each film they release. Finding Nemo was impressive. Don Bluth is another fine example. The Secret Of Nimph was excellent. The first Land before Time was nice. Now its over KILL. If Im not mistaken. Bluth used to be a disney animator and now he is lacking on the quality of his films. It's sad. Everyone wants to make a quick million. Instead of taking their time and putting out quality.That be considered a master piece and admired by future generations. ahh yes , the good ol' days of cartoons.

07-28-2003, 11:49 AM	#5
ConservativeBalla R.I.P., Mr. Reagan. Senior Member Join Date: Jun 14, 2003 Location: 704 Hauser Street, Queens, New York; having an eating contest with Meathead eating Edith's beef stew. Posts: 1,822	I can't say for sure yet, but I would probably like the Fox '90s Spider-Man show better.

07-29-2003, 11:59 PM	#6
W.J. Griffin Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 29, 2002 Posts: 527	I did see the new "Spider-Man" series on MTV and I must say I wasn't too impressed with it. Why, you ask? 1. The Animation...it's basically cgi with black ink lines around it. It's too distracting. 2. The character designs make all the characters look like literal stick-figures...Peter, Harry, Mary Jane, even J. Jonah Jameson all pretty much have the same physique! 3. The stories. Too much flash, not enough substamce. I know they have to update these characters for new audiences every so often, but jeez, they went overboard on this one. And would it of killed them to come up with a DECENT theme song?? Of course, this is just my opinion, and no one is obligated to take anything I write here as gospel. Still, this show could be better...I guess I was expecting...MORE from these folks, but, being that's it's not about artistic integrity, it's about the Benjamins, this is probably the best I can expect...

08-05-2003, 11:16 AM	#8
ConservativeBalla R.I.P., Mr. Reagan. Senior Member Join Date: Jun 14, 2003 Location: 704 Hauser Street, Queens, New York; having an eating contest with Meathead eating Edith's beef stew. Posts: 1,822	Dude, why does everything have to be computerized and cel-shaded, etc.? Why can't they make a freakn' CARTOOON like the old days?!

08-05-2003, 11:25 AM	#9
Sterling Holobyte Harper House Senior Member Join Date: Nov 07, 2002 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,896	I saw a little bit of it and I liked it. But then I usually like anything with computer animation.

08-14-2003, 09:42 PM	#11
musicradio77 Disney Expert Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 14, 2003 Location: Brooklyn, NY USA Posts: 6,475	The 60's version is better than the MTV ones.
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08-17-2003, 02:43 AM	#12
I am Him Six Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2003 Posts: 1,537	I think this spiderman series is decent. I enjoy it. On a side note, the animation is done by the same company that did Reboot, and Beast Wars. They also did Warplanets/ShadowRaiders and Heavy Gear.

08-18-2003, 02:45 PM	#13
ConservativeBalla R.I.P., Mr. Reagan. Senior Member Join Date: Jun 14, 2003 Location: 704 Hauser Street, Queens, New York; having an eating contest with Meathead eating Edith's beef stew. Posts: 1,822	That's it! I know I'd hate it!

08-22-2003, 09:28 PM	#14
ConservativeBalla R.I.P., Mr. Reagan. Senior Member Join Date: Jun 14, 2003 Location: 704 Hauser Street, Queens, New York; having an eating contest with Meathead eating Edith's beef stew. Posts: 1,822	CLASSIC Spidey-lovers, you should get the DVD's released of the Green Goblin and the Daredevil; I bought 'em yesterday, they're GREAT. The great '90's episodes sigh.... Plus you get some bonus '60's episodes. Lol, the '60's ones're so cheesy!

08-22-2003, 10:35 PM	#15
W.J. Griffin Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 29, 2002 Posts: 527	You can't beat that theme song, though..."Spider-Man, Spider-Man, does whatever a spider can..." They just don't write 'em like that any more...sigh