New Episodes?! - Page 5 - Never Forgotten: a Foster's Home Community

LaBloo · 03-17-2007, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pitbulllady

What we do NOT know, though, is WHEN Season Five will start airing, and I really would not trust Wikipedia for that information!

Yeah, Sometimes, I Get misled by it.

LaBlooGirl · 03-23-2007, 06:30 PM

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

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::

Voxxyn · 03-23-2007, 08:33 PM

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...

Digifreak642 · 03-24-2007, 03:54 PM

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.

Ridureyu · 03-26-2007, 06:14 PM

I guess the whizbee really did want to eat everyone.

Ditchy McAbandonpants · 03-27-2007, 06:10 AM

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.

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!

); 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...

Ah, my current stress levels are getting to me; I should chill out.

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

), and all is well with the world...

Voxxyn · 03-27-2007, 06:19 PM

I agree completely with Ditchy McAbandonpants(glad to have you back, BTW

).

LaBlooGirl · 04-05-2007, 11:32 AM

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

pitbulllady · 04-05-2007, 11:46 AM

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

pitbulllady

girl_named_goo · 04-06-2007, 10:03 AM

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.

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

03-23-2007, 06:30 PM	#42
LaBlooGirl Mac's World in Bloo "What are YOU lookin' at?" Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: crappy New Jersey Posts: 781	::stalks Craig and Lauren:: MORE EPISODES!!! NOW! 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:: __________________ ~Ami~ Let your imagination run wild... That's MY Bloo, MINE!! (Avatar piccy belongs to "sperg" of deviantart, sig piccy to "jameson".)

03-24-2007, 03:54 PM	#44
Digifreak642 Newly Abandoned The freak is back! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA! Posts: 22	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. __________________ Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends is near its end... But it will always be with us in our hearts...

03-27-2007, 06:10 AM	#46
Ditchy McAbandonpants At Home Sorry, you must have me confused with some other Harrier jet. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Here, there and everywhere Posts: 191	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. 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! ); 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... Ah, my current stress levels are getting to me; I should chill out. 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 ), and all is well with the world... __________________ Well, well, well; if it isn't... Ditchy McAbandonpants "Is not dead, despite all external indications suggesting otherwise."

03-27-2007, 06:19 PM	#47
Voxxyn Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Zebes Posts: 1,069	I agree completely with Ditchy McAbandonpants(glad to have you back, BTW ). Last edited by Cassini90125; 03-22-2010 at 01:25 PM.

04-05-2007, 11:32 AM	#48
LaBlooGirl Mac's World in Bloo "What are YOU lookin' at?" Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: crappy New Jersey Posts: 781	Well here it is April 5th...and still nothing. __________________ ~Ami~ Let your imagination run wild... That's MY Bloo, MINE!! (Avatar piccy belongs to "sperg" of deviantart, sig piccy to "jameson".)

03-23-2007, 08:33 PM	#43
Voxxyn Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Zebes Posts: 1,069	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...

03-26-2007, 06:14 PM	#45
Ridureyu Permanent Resident Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 428	I guess the whizbee really did want to eat everyone.

04-05-2007, 11:46 AM	#49
pitbulllady Co-Administrator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,276	See THIS Post: http://www.fosters-home.com/forum/sh...?t=1104&page=2 and go to post Number 11. pitbulllady

04-06-2007, 10:03 AM	#50
girl_named_goo Newly Abandoned Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 26	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. 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