Flintstones (New Series From Warner Bros. Animation)

[Himmel]

Warner Bros. Animation and Elizabeth Banks’ Brownstone Productions are teaming up for a new “Flintstones” series, Variety has learned exclusively.

The project, which is in early development, is described as a primetime animated adult comedy series based on an original idea featuring characters from “The Flintstones.” The series will be produced by Warner Bros. Animation. No network is currently attached.

“The Flintstones” originally ran for six seasons and over 150 episodes on ABC between 1960 and 1966. The series followed the misadventures of the titular modern Stone Age family, comprised of Fred, Wilma, Pebbles, and family pet Dino. The show also heavily featured the Flintstones’ neighbors, the Rubbles — Fred’s best friend Barney, Wilma’s best friend Betty, and their son, Bamm-Bamm.

Variety

[DarkSide2473]

primetime animated adult comedy series

I'm out.

[Radioactive]

Originally Posted by DarkSide2473

I'm out.

That can mean a lot of things. The original show was fairly adult in a lot of respects.

[DarkSide2473]

Originally Posted by Radioactive

That can mean a lot of things. The original show was fairly adult in a lot of respects.

That's valid. But when I hear "The Flintstones" it brings up child-like nostalgia. So when I read "animated adult comedy series" in regards to a Flintstones remake, it reminded me of The Looney Tunes Show...which, in my opinion, was terrible.

[maxpower1]

I can't help but expect a huge dose of metoo and male bashing against Fred.

edit: just saw elizabeth banks is producing it. Nothing against her, but probably right.

[ianungstad]

The last time this was in development it was going to be produced by Seth Mcfarlane. I wouldn't be surprised if they were sill aiming for a similar 'tone".

[Chedwiggen]

I'll give it a try but I have a bad feeling about this.

[Falaskan]

Originally Posted by Radioactive

That can mean a lot of things. The original show was fairly adult in a lot of respects.

Before the Simpsons there was the Flintstones.

[Poya]

The Flintstones was made primarily for adults the same way The Muppet Show and Shrek were. It’s history that made them for kids.

Plus I’m not sure about Elizabeth Banks. Her humor is very different than what the original show had.

[Monterey Jack]

Yabba-dabba-Don't.

[Wildcat2000]

What about a version where their technology has advanced slightly? Not modern day or futuristic but they no longer have to use animals to do things or pedal their cars. I know those are famous running gags but the point would be to progress them with real inventions for new comedic situations.

Having TV made no sense but everyone was ok with that.

[blubirdsky]

Is the project still moving forward? No information since 2019.