Yeah, Sometimes, I Get misled by it.

::stalks Craig and Lauren:: MORE EPISODES!!! NOW! :P

LOL j/k ^.^

Well, it's been a long time, but, you know what they say...good things come to those who wait.
Did anyone think the short with Bloo taping the messages on the answering machine was sort of a nod to us fans? I could have SWORN there was a thread where someone was impersonating Mr. Herriman and a message on the Foster's answering machine, and then more of us thought that would make a great scene in an episode.
::nods:: Yep, yep, I notice these things. (Ok I'm a little slow sometimes, but HEY...)

I'll squeal with glee if we see more true friendship between Mac/Bloo. Awwww! Who doesn't love an episode about what this show is about?
The fighting is funny at times, don't get me wrong, but like Vox was pointing out, there was just too much of it last season and one wondered if those two really did like each other or not.
More heart, dear Mr. McCracken, more heart. ;)

And Wilt? All he has to do is speak. Gawd, I love his voice. I could listen to it all day. ::snuggles the Wiltster::

I'd just like to add that I believe the Mac/Bloo friendship had some wonderful moments in Season 4 to balance the fighting and Bloo's ocassional super-nastiness. "Squeeze the Day" was the highlight, but I also thought it was adorable at the end of "Neighbor Pains" when they indignantly ran after the Rivers' car because of the funny faces made by Little Man Rivers and his new IF.

And, oh yeah, I want more Frankie... at least she'll be the star of this month's CN Block Party issue, coming out this Wednesday... :frankiesmile:

As long as the episdoes come eventually, I'm good. It would be a good idea to have a balance of which characters get starring roles in episodes.

I guess the whizbee really did want to eat everyone.

Ditchy's pearl of wisdom for today...
 

AAAAAAAAAAARGH!!!!

*cough*

I'm sorry for that; that was just my impression of "a devout Foster's fan expessing three months of bottled frustration that his favourite show has apparently gone on an extended an unexplained hiatus". I think you'll agree it was quite convincing.

Hello everybody, I'm back, to anyone who remembers me. :) Well, actually, I've been back from my trip for a couple of weeks now, but I've unfortunately been busy with work; overwhelmingly, soul-smotheringly busy, actually, and I will continue to be so until June. As a result, I've only been allowing myself to pop into Never Forgotten periodically to check whether there's been any news on Season Five, and I was planning to start posting again as soon as we got some; however, since that prospect now seems fairly remote, I've decided to post again now, if only to vent a little. :frankiemad:

Let me first clarify; I totally understand that creating a season of an animated show isn't casual work. I'm sure it would time-consuming, labour-intensive stuff, particularly going into the fifth season of a show that's been riding high on popular acclaim, critical kudos and awards recognition (congrats to Craig and the crew again on that, by the way! :D ); quite frankly, they can have all the time in the world, if that's what it takes to maintain the quality that we've come to expect from Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends.

But what's the deal with the total radio silence? ??? I've been checking for news on Toon Zone, IGN, TV.com and the like almost daily, and nothing, zip, nada, zilch. Since Good Wilt Hunting aired, numerous trade shows and conventions have been and gone, and we've heard all sorts of updates on new Cartoon Network shows, Billy and Mandy TV movies, Ben 10 spin-offs; no mention of Foster's whatsoever. BLOGregard Q. Kazoo has had no updates since October 8th; Craig didn't update to mark the DVD announcement, the DVD release, or even the Annie wins. Lauren's blog has been active enough - she mentioned the Annies, at least - but that's the blog for her Galaxy Girls characters, so I don't expect any news from there, either. :(

I do realise that ultimately, this wait isn't that big of a deal; as I said, Foster's is hugely popular, both amongst viewers and critics, it's one of CN's flagship shows, and we know that a fifth season has been commissioned. We know the show will come back...so why leave us hanging? I really felt the show was on a roll when Season Four ended, both as a brand and as a creative work; I would hate for Season Five to get crowded out when it airs because the momentum and awareness was gone... :macwor:

Ah, my current stress levels are getting to me; I should chill out. 8-) I just need to remember that the Foster's DVD set is out, and that Powerpuff Girls season boxsets are finally coming (after nine long years of waiting :bloocross: ), and all is well with the world...:frankiesmile:

I agree completely with Ditchy McAbandonpants(glad to have you back, BTW :frankiesmile: ).

Well here it is April 5th...and still nothing.
:(

See THIS Post: http://www.fosters-home.com/forum/sh...?t=1104&page=2 and go to post Number 11.

pitbulllady

HEy everybody_

Thought I'd pop in to answer some questions here. Yes, new episodes begin My 4th - honestly, it's news to me. Craig and I have no say as to air dates. We have a few new episodes finished that haven't aired yet, but the folks in programming like to horde 'em so they can play several premieres in a row. They say that if you air a premiere followed by several repeats, people tune out. So that's one reason for the wait.

Another reason, and I'm sure you understand this, is that making cartoons takes a LOOOOOOOONG time. But it is for the best. We got real behind in the schedule once and lost a handful of important crew members. We could have kept going and rushed to finish, approved less than par scripts, not gone over storyboards, used ugly character designs, and then given you all kinda "eh" shows really FAST! But instead we opted to push the schedule and get better shows to you later. So that's another reason for the wait.

Craig and I haven't had a vacation since Christmas of '05. Not that I'm complaining, I just wanted to let you guys know that it's not like we're not laying around relaxing and not caring about the show. :P

As for the blog, I never really did it. Craig was spear heading it, and it's come to the point where Craig is so busy getting shows to you (and working in CN development) that he hasn't been able to get to it. And actually, I think he's kinda embarrassed about neglectingit and it's keeping him form posting more. Perhaps it would be best if we shut it down. We though about asking a crew member to take the reigns, but we all need our time to get our work done. I hate to say it, but maybe it should just come down.

So just hang in there - may is just around the corner!!!

-Lauren

Talk about good service...
 

Wow...and here I was just blowing off steam. I didn't think Lauren Faust would actually read it...ah, Never Forgotten is great. :P

Anyhoo, thanks a lot for clearing things up, Lauren. Like I said, I fully understand that Rome isn't built in a day; I would wait any amount of time if that's what it takes to create something that will live up to the extraordinarily high standard we've come to expect from the show. Good things come to those who wait, and all that; we know you guys are busting your chops behind the scenes to get us our Foster's fix, and we know it'll be ready when it's ready. It's just the waiting in silence that's so tough! :P

As for the blog thing, I can totally empathise with that - I'm always forgetting things and then feeling too ashamed to fix them, except that I don't even have an excuse for it; I'm just a waster. :P If you all close the blog down it'll be a shame, but I certainly wouldn't judge anyone for it...:frankiesmile:

Again, thanks Lauren, and roll on May 4th! :) :bloogrin: :D :frankiesmile:

Thanks for the update. The wait has become much sweeter to me now. :frankiesmile:

YES! *dances* I can't wait!

It would be a shame to see the blog shut down, but it's understandable, if that's what is done to the site. Anyway, thanks for stopping by again, Lauren. Many of us understand that you guys are working hard. :)

And we appreciate all the work, too. Thanks! :)

Thank you very much for the response, Mrs. Faust!

I understand about the blog shutting down - overworking oneself is NOT good. Taing short breaks to avoid burning out ultimately means less time lost than if you do burn out - take it from personal experience, as about half of the people I work with did *not* take that advice (including the office manager, whoi managed to cripple herself out of commission for three months).

We're looking forward to the new episodes, and I'm sure that everyone is relieved to hear that new episodes *will* air!

Thanks!

At last! One month away! I shall wait!:D

I'll wait until May 4th for the new episodes. I need a breathe or two.

And there was much rejoicing.

*faintly* Yay!

(Betcha didn't know I was a Monty Python fan back in the day. See Monty Python and the Holy Grail or Spamalot for that reference.)

Thanks a lot! *Marks May 4th on calendar*

YAY! Now that the March moviefest is over, new things are coming! Even Ed, Edd, n' Eddy :wiltshock: ! Anyway, I can wait for May 4. I can occupy myself with other shows with new eps.

YAY! Lauren posted in one of MY threads!!!! :wiltshock: :D :bloocross:

*Travels To Time To See The New Episode*

I Hope I Can See It. I Can't The Show can do it.

Well, what can I say? Life is meaningful again. But we shouldn't stop at season 5. 5 is not enough!

They won't stop from what I know. Season 6 is already in the works.

I can't wait for the brand new season of Fosters to come out! I'm like completely obsebed with that show! :D

Ahh! I can't wait for the new episodes! :D

Well, in Canada, we get new episodes a bit later than the U.S.A. does, so I might have to wait a bit longer. :( But I know it's gonna be worth it! :bloogrin:

They BETTER NOT stop.

Season 6? Already?

COOL!!!

-Marty :goo:

Yeah! I say 5 is not good enough! I say 6! Or 7 Or even 42!!:D I can't help it, it's just a once in a lifetime opertunity, lol!:) But still, 42 IS better. Not sure if Craig can live that long, though.:P

Thats what time machines are used for.

Monty :-/

Like I said, after May 18th, there will be premieres as part of the Cartoon Network Summer 07 promo starting on Memorial Day through Labor Day.

That's when two well known kid-oriented networks adjust their skeds to do daytime blocks and evening debuts.

EDIT: Changed "after" date following new episode announced.

cant wait, the DVR is set!

As is mine. It's been a long wait.

Nice avatar, by the way. :up:

I agree with the last comment; great avatar. :bloogrin:

I might not get to see the premiere of Season 5, though. If not, I may avoid this place to avoid being spoiled. :P

One more day! I wouldn't like being spoiled too, but I can't avoid this forum for 13 more months. I'll just hope it's on youtube quickly. :)

Ahh! I can't wait!!!! :bloogrin: :bloogrin: :bloogrin: I do have to wait untill us Canadians get them, so I'll try my best to not go into any spoiler treads! :)

New episode on May 18th:
The Buck Swaps Here has greed setting in at Foster's after Eduardo finds a $100 bill. (Source: TV Guide's online listing)

Good spot, Ccook50! :D After all this waiting, looks like the floodgates are opening now...I'll get a topic going for the new ep on the other board (I've always wanted to do that :P).

Hopefully I won't have to wait too long to see these. Teletoon really surprised me when they aired "Cheese A Go Go" so soon. Here's hoping that they make it a habit to air new episodes quickly. :D

Teletoon's already aired Cheese A Go Go? :wiltshock: