Cartoon Network's "Young Justice" Discussion (2011-2013)

[bfett9]

No point in blaming a channel they will air what makes them money. And what makes money is shows that get them revenue from toy sales and other goods generally from a younger audience that tends to enjoy simpler and more colorful content vs story and characters which in my opinion is a real shame. Young Justice drew in an audience but sadly not the toy buying kind. Its crazy that BTAS was able to suceed with a both great stories and characters and toy sales, its a shame this one could not succeed as well.

It was a pure buisness move. Does that suck? sure it does, but its already clear as you guys have said it will not air on CN most likely, I theorize either netflix or CW Seed as I explained earlier.

[dcfan88]

One thing I will say I did notice regarding Young Justice while it was on. The toy line that was out was part of the DC Universe line (The Collector's line of toys Mattel did for DC at the time) but I never saw a line that was meant for kids to buy. Given the parents buy the toys for their kids, I doubt parents were willing to pay the extra price for the collector's line.
Basically I'm saying had Mattel done a children's line of YJ toys in addition to the collector's line this three year timeframe of no YJ would be a different story (whether it'd still be on CN or not is a different story)

[dcfan88]

The producers of the show have mentioned we could be seeing a LGBT character in season 3

[ArrestedDevelopment]

As long as they put out a solid season they can do whatever they want.

[InuYashaCrusade]

Originally Posted by dcfan88

The producers of the show have mentioned we could be seeing a LGBT character in season 3

Shocking.

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by dcfan88

The producers of the show have mentioned we could be seeing a LGBT character in season 3

It will probably be that Lantern they retroactively changed the sexuality of.

[batman2000]

Originally Posted by dcfan88

The producers of the show have mentioned we could be seeing a LGBT character in season 3

so does this mean we might see the life and death of the second robin jason todd?

[dcfan88]

Originally Posted by batman2000

so does this mean we might see the life and death of the second robin jason todd?

I'd personally like to see that

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by dcfan88

I'd personally like to see that

Jason Todd was LGBT? I never knew that, thought he was just a fractured protege.

[dcfan88]

Originally Posted by Batman1980

Jason Todd was LGBT? I never knew that, thought he was just a fractured protege.

He wasn't. I was agreeing with wanting to see Jason Todd in season 3

[mongojr]

I really hope it lands on CW so everyone can see it! Not everyone gets CN or Netflix. THe big question is whether they got the same animation studio to make this season. The art in season One & Two was some of the best drawn TV animation I have ever seen.

[dcfan88]

Khary Peyton (voice of Aqualad) recently confirmed he's returning for season 3

[bfett9]

Subtitle for series revealed! Outsiders. 2018 Release confirmed (shame)

Confirmed will release on DC branded VOD service (no name yet)

So I assume something akin to CW Seed kinda odd that they did not use an established brand

http://www.dccomics.com/blog/2017/04...e?sf73185681=1

http://deadline.com/2017/04/dc-digit...rs-1202076831/

In Young Justice: Outsiders, the teenage superheroes of the DC Universe come of age in an animated world of superpowers, super villains and super secrets. In the new season, the team faces its greatest challenge as it takes on meta-human trafficking and the terrifying threat it creates for a society caught in the crossfire of a genetic arms race spanning the globe and the galaxy.

Also new Berlanti show called Titans.

[Petey Parker]

I have no interest in yet another paid for service however when I saw this:

The DC-branded platform is expected to offer more than a traditional OTT service; it is designed as an immersive experience with fan interaction and will encompass comics as well as TV series.

This was my reaction



If this implements a Marvel Unlimited style comic app with DC cartoons, shows, etc, then sign me up for a lifetime subscription.

[bfett9]

Originally Posted by Petey Parker

I have no interest in yet another paid for service however when I saw this:


This was my reaction



If this implements a Marvel Unlimited style comic app with DC cartoons, shows, etc, then sign me up for a lifetime subscription.

My hope is that they make it a free ad supported model as well. But we will see. I will for sure be subscribing if I must to support YJ s3 at least, but beyond that we will see.

Hopefully they also sell it on other VOD providers like Vudu and iTunes. I am sure others will choose to support that way if it is an option.

[Petey Parker]

WB already put out something similar for Boomerang with all the old Looney Tunes, etc cartoons. I haven't looked in to it yet to get enough of an idea how it works, I only saw the commercial on Cartoon Network. That would probably give a good idea how this will function.

Edit: I just took a quick look and the Boomerang one offers a 30 day free trial. Right now it's available on Android and IOS devices (in addition to desktop) but they are working on Amazon, Apple TV, Roku, video game consoles, etc. Not surprising since it just launched.

[bfett9]

After thinking about it, I am a bit worried that the viewership will not be there to support these shows. I don't understand why everyone thinks they can run their own platforms. Nobody has even proven the concept of running their own channels, other than services like HBO and Showtime, and both of those took decades of programming, and the support of cable company to garner that success and provide a reason to invest in a standalone service.

I really like YJ and look forward to this Titans show, but both of them and say the entire back catalogue of DC animated shows and films (heck throw in all of the live action ones too) most likely are not going to be enough to sustain it.

But as you said if they were to do something like Marvel Unlimited it may draw people in, but at the same time Library users like myself have access to a huge chunk of DC's back catalogue of comics via Hoopla, and they just got the Vol 2. issues of the rebirth series this month. It is not that long of wait relatively speaking, so why would I want to pay? Early access? for some that may be a big deal, but I like reading comics in volumes as it is anyways.

Regardless this is all speculation as it is. For all we know it will be a free ad supported model, they can sell the show on VOD like i stated, and perhaps like their comics S3 will eventually show up on netflix etc. and just be a limited exclusive to their special new service. Still really odd to me that they did not try and beef up CW Seed seems like it would have been the perfect fit for it, or for all we know it will just be a re branding of CW Seed.

[ArrestedDevelopment]

lol no thanks. I'm not going to subscribe to another service just for this show. I'm sure a lot of other people feel the same way and I'm sure many will find episodes through other (not so legal) avenues.

[dcfan88]

Given this and Titans will be on this streaming service I will be signing up for it!
I want this to succeed so DC will have someone BESIDES Cartoon Network to shop animated shows to.

[Blu-Curry]

Another company, another subscription service with exclusive content. No thanks, I'll find another way.