Remember "Thundarr the Barbarian"

[A-Husker-4-Life]

Well there is a new show on Adult Swim that is like Thundarr but with a mature/funny theme it's called;

KORGOTH of Barbaria

"In a dark future wasteland, the cities have fallen, primordial beasts have reclaimed the globe and thieves and savages populate sparse, dirty towns. Korgoth emerges from the frozen north, and his merciless savagery may be his only key to survival. Korgoth of Barbaria is an animated fantasy-action-adventure-comedy"


I watched it last night and it was great, alot of blood/guts and tons of references to Heavy Metal, conan, and thundarr. I recommend checking it out.

[Warhammer]

After seeing the commercials for this, I think I am going to pass. Plus, I think my wife would think I was crazy watching this...

[bulletsponge]

ive never even heard of that channel (sp?)

[finketr]

Originally Posted by bulletsponge

ive never even heard of that channel (sp?)

you've never heard of cartoon network's adult swim?

[Mustang]

Crap.. forgot that was on last night. Commercials definitely had me interested just because it had that Heavy Metal look to it.

[Bee]

Originally Posted by finketr

you've never heard of cartoon network's adult swim?

I haven't, but I don't have kids so I never watch cartoon network.

I do remember Thundarr the Barbarian though.

[RendeR]

"I will show you pain, not just any pain, but a RAINBOW of pain, not just any raibow but a rainbow unlike anything ev-*SHReeeeeeDD*-er....AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHEEEIEIIIIIIIIIIIII



haven't laughed so freaking hard in 5 years. Holy shit that was funny....

[st.cronin]

Originally Posted by Bee

I haven't, but I don't have kids so I never watch cartoon network.

I do remember Thundarr the Barbarian though.

The cartoon network is completely inappropriate for kids these days.

[RendeR]

Originally Posted by st.cronin

The cartoon network is completely inappropriate for kids these days.

Anything after 8pm is, you're right. I will note that the "Boomarang" network they created to rehash and bring back old classics is far better attuned to kids.

[A-Husker-4-Life]

It's going to reair on thursday at 11:00 cmt and friday at 2:30 cmt, for those who missed it... Check it out, it's a good old time...

[Mustang]

Originally Posted by st.cronin

The cartoon network is completely inappropriate for kids these days.

Good thing since most cartoons are probably watched by guys 18-35.

[dawgfan]

Very funny stuff - you can find vids at YouTube: hxxp://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaQX-Rj5ZpM&search=korgoth

That's the first of 3 parts of the first episode - you should be able to find links to the other 2 parts off to the side of that page.

Edit: Correction, I initially posted part 3. Part 1 is now linked.

[terpkristin]

Originally Posted by A-Husker-4-Life

Well there is a new show on Adult Swim that is like Thundarr but with a mature/funny theme it's called;

KORGOTH of Barbaria

"In a dark future wasteland, the cities have fallen, primordial beasts have reclaimed the globe and thieves and savages populate sparse, dirty towns. Korgoth emerges from the frozen north, and his merciless savagery may be his only key to survival. Korgoth of Barbaria is an animated fantasy-action-adventure-comedy"


I watched it last night and it was great, alot of blood/guts and tons of references to Heavy Metal, conan, and thundarr. I recommend checking it out.

Different strokes for different folks, I guess. I've seen it twice and thought it was utter crap, much like a good portion of AS's lineup lately. I guess it's a good thing I'm going to bed earlier these days...

/tk

[Bonegavel]

Originally Posted by dawgfan

Very funny stuff - you can find vids at YouTube: hxxp://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaQX-Rj5ZpM&search=korgoth

That's the first of 3 parts of the first episode - you should be able to find links to the other 2 parts off to the side of that page.

Edit: Correction, I initially posted part 3. Part 1 is now linked.

Thanks for the links! I had meant to catch this but forgot... great stuff.

I love the animation style and the concept. Let's hope they can keep up this intensity and keep it fresh at the same time.

Korgoth reminded me of Brock from Venture Bros.

[sterlingice]

Originally Posted by Bonegavel

Korgoth reminded me of Brock from Venture Bros.

This kindof summed it up for me. However, I thought it was really a one trick pony and has no legs. Speaking of Venture Bros, I hope they don't completely abuse Brock in the second season but seeing what they do on most of Adult Swim these days, they're going to beat that dead horse a million times, long past the point of funny.

SI

[Bonegavel]

Originally Posted by sterlingice

...However, I thought it was really a one trick pony and has no legs...
SI

Exactly. Since there wasn't really any "story" the episode was bascially just montage of violence (which would be great for a one-shot show) but no characters really popped through and episode after episode of montage-violence will quickly get old.

Korgoth either needs to gain a sidekick (or 2) with personality or he needs to gain a personility himself. Thundarr had Ookla the Mok and Princess Ariel and even Conan wasn't always alone.

I think they can get away with a no-talking all-violence Korgoth if they create great villains, quirky supporting characters, and a variety of adventures.

[sterlingice]

Originally Posted by Bonegavel

I think they can get away with a no-talking all-violence Korgoth if they create great villains, quirky supporting characters, and a variety of adventures.

(And to bring this full circle)

see: Brock, Venture Bros

SI