Newsarama interviews Craig about DI - Never Forgotten: a Foster's Home Community

Lynnie · 12-01-2008, 04:23 PM

I'm a little surprised no one has seen this yet. Or at least, no one's shared it yet.

Newsarama.com interviewed Craig last week about Destination Imagination, and it appears the interview was posted last Thursday. The person typing it up could have used a proof reader, but it's a very good interview, if I do say so. Craig tips his hat to Lauren, and shares some tidbits about Cartoonstitute as well. So here's some words spoken by the main man himself about our favorite show, along with his new projects coming up.

Newsarama Interview with Craig

taranchula · 12-01-2008, 06:39 PM

Great article, it's always to great to get those little bit of insights from the creators and people who work on the show. You know how a nugget of an idea becomes a full fledged episode and all that.

It's also great to see credit given where credit is due.

What's more it also answered a question of mine that's been rattling around in my head all day, I saw Ed Bakers name in the writing credits and I wonder what he contributed to the story and now I know.

Chaos Wielder · 12-02-2008, 04:48 PM

It's strange how he brings up the Muppet Show in the interview...'cause I was recently thinking of the Foster's characters as the new age Muppets!

Anyway, thanks for the link. Rather interesting read there.

lucyrocks73 · 12-02-2008, 06:01 PM

Aww... Very nice interview from Craig.

-Marty

Lynnie · 12-02-2008, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Chaos Wielder

It's strange how he brings up the Muppet Show in the interview...'cause I was recently thinking of the Foster's characters as the new age Muppets!

Anyway, thanks for the link. Rather interesting read there.

You're welcome!

I certainly enjoyed reading it. And both Craig and Lauren have talked about the Muppet Show before, and how it gave some inspiration to the show. Last summer at the Con Lauren was interviewed about her "Milky Way and the Galaxy Girls", and mentioned the Muppets again as a bit of an inspiration (among other things) for her Solar Sisterhood, too. It sounds like they were both great fans. I remember watching it too when I was young. Not only was it funny, the guest stars were great.

Carlaz · 12-02-2008, 08:23 PM

Thanks for posting the link to the interview Lynnie. Very interesting.

Chaos Wielder · 12-02-2008, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynnie

You're welcome!

I certainly enjoyed reading it. And both Craig and Lauren have talked about the Muppet Show before, and how it gave some inspiration to the show. Last summer at the Con Lauren was interviewed about her "Milky Way and the Galaxy Girls", and mentioned the Muppets again as a bit of an inspiration (among other things) for her Solar Sisterhood, too. It sounds like they were both great fans. I remember watching it too when I was young. Not only was it funny, the guest stars were great.

I was a bit too young to get to enjoy the original Muppets show when it aired (born just a BIT too late), but I did see re-runs sometimes. Plus, I grew up with Muppets Tonight, so...

But yes, it's a very cute show. I was actually watching vids on youtube the other day and I still laugh at them even at 22! XD

emperor26 · 12-02-2008, 08:53 PM

Great article from newsrama, and good credit for Lauren Faust and those who have worked with Craig.

Interesting tidbits on Cartoonstitute; can't wait to see that when it airs.

Another Castle · 11-22-2009, 02:14 AM

Not to drift too much off topic (I didn't feel it was necessary to start a new thread about it)- but what is Craig's latest project nowadays? I was reading the ever-reliable Wikipedia the other day which said "After fifteen years of employment, he has left his job at Cartoon Network, after its focus switched to reality programming."
I read he was involved in something called Cartoonstitute, but that was canceled.

KazooBloo · 12-06-2016, 11:19 PM

Thanks for the read.

12-01-2008, 04:23 PM	#1
Lynnie Lady of Brightwood Dream maker, wherever you're going I'm going your way Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Emerald City, in the Evergreen State, where everything is GREEN Posts: 2,419	Newsarama interviews Craig about DI I'm a little surprised no one has seen this yet. Or at least, no one's shared it yet. Newsarama.com interviewed Craig last week about Destination Imagination, and it appears the interview was posted last Thursday. The person typing it up could have used a proof reader, but it's a very good interview, if I do say so. Craig tips his hat to Lauren, and shares some tidbits about Cartoonstitute as well. So here's some words spoken by the main man himself about our favorite show, along with his new projects coming up. Newsarama Interview with Craig __________________ MySpace-Facebook-LiveJournal-Y!Profile-Dragon Cave

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taranchula Agent: Deep Bloo You guys have your red headed cartoon crushes and I have mine! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Baconland...er I mean Canada. Posts: 2,772	Great article, it's always to great to get those little bit of insights from the creators and people who work on the show. You know how a nugget of an idea becomes a full fledged episode and all that. It's also great to see credit given where credit is due. What's more it also answered a question of mine that's been rattling around in my head all day, I saw Ed Bakers name in the writing credits and I wonder what he contributed to the story and now I know. __________________ Founder, Owner, President, Chairman, CEO, CFO and Charter member of the "Never Leave Steve" Fan Club! ~Founded: May 21 2006~

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lucyrocks73 Razzamatazztic Tap Dancer There are ways to make punks like you sing. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS!!! Posts: 551	Aww... Very nice interview from Craig. -Marty __________________

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Another Castle At Home Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 238	Not to drift too much off topic (I didn't feel it was necessary to start a new thread about it)- but what is Craig's latest project nowadays? I was reading the ever-reliable Wikipedia the other day which said "After fifteen years of employment, he has left his job at Cartoon Network, after its focus switched to reality programming." I read he was involved in something called Cartoonstitute, but that was canceled. __________________ What do you mean our Princess is in...... Alpha November Oscar Tango Hotel Echo Romeo Charlie Alpha Sierra Tango Lima Echo

12-02-2008, 04:48 PM	#3
Chaos Wielder Permanent Resident Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: That little land inside my head...er...Virginia. Posts: 355	It's strange how he brings up the Muppet Show in the interview...'cause I was recently thinking of the Foster's characters as the new age Muppets! Anyway, thanks for the link. Rather interesting read there.

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Carlaz Foster's Legend Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 860	Thanks for posting the link to the interview Lynnie. Very interesting.

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KazooBloo Foster's Legend Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: 1123 Wilson Way Posts: 1,083	Thanks for the read. __________________