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Theoriginalblader Sloving cases one by one from Downtown Since: Feb, 2011
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#1: Aug 5th 2011 at 5:58:00 PM

Some people believe that animation is only for children. But however they were PG-13 and R rated cartoons to drop the balls on that one. Now, this is often asked by everybody from all animation fans. Regarding on the question on WHEN an animated featured geared for an adult audience would make it shine for the cinemas. I think its coming back, but its slowly happening.

With the CG releases of 9 and Rango(despite being PG, it felt like a PG-13. Even had a rumor that the film was slapped with a PG rating. Possibly because the studio thought that no adult would see a cartoon with a PG-13 film with animals.). It may have opened the doors for animation for adults to return. With the developments of Zombie A.D, The Goon, and the recently announced Heavy Metal film from Sin City director Robert Rodriguez. I am seeing that animation for adults is returning, but in baby steps. Also in order for this to become a reality the films have to be successful. In order for the studios to consider doing adult cartoons.

So what do u think? Think I'm onto something?

NapoleonDeCheese Since: Oct, 2010
#2: Aug 5th 2011 at 6:17:52 PM

As always, it all will depend on the audience incomes.

Regardless of the films' quality, I'm not holding my breath, since I don't see the kiddy stigma ending anytime soon.

Playedforkeeps Since: Oct, 2010
#3: Aug 5th 2011 at 6:51:27 PM

I wouldn't mind seeing this happen, it would be a nice fresh air from all the stuff thats happening with animation lately. As the ghetto of cartoons increases. Also, this should be a mention the Samurai Jack film. Although its still in Development Hell, but no doubt of my mind its going to get the PG-13 rating.

But Money, Dear Boy relies on all of this.

RTaco Since: Jul, 2009
#4: Aug 5th 2011 at 7:56:23 PM

"Returning"?

edited 5th Aug '11 7:56:48 PM by RTaco

fungal88 from Upstate New York Since: Jun, 2010
#5: Aug 6th 2011 at 9:44:04 AM

[up]I guess that might be happening, seeing as though I obviously came across a bunch of what I typically see as La Résistance complaints from animation fans who are tired of seeing Western societes sticking with a concept that emerged about forty-five years ago for strange reasons.

edited 6th Aug '11 9:46:13 AM by fungal88

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#6: Sep 30th 2011 at 4:33:18 PM

I hope more mature animation will be greenlit in the next few years. I'm sick of people slapping the 'child' sticker on animation, it has so much potential for adult audiences. What with adult cartoons like Futurama and Family Guy making substantial ratings, perhaps filmakers are fianlly seeing the potential in making animation for adult audiences. I surely hope so, it would make a huge turn around for the animation genre.

TheRichSheik Detachable Lower Half from Minnesota Since: Apr, 2010
#7: Sep 30th 2011 at 4:49:45 PM

I've heard rumors about a Transformers Prime Feature Film being discussed. Given how dark the series has been, a film version could easily take it to PG-13. Some of the violence the series had would have landed it in the R rating already, if it wasn't done to Giant Robots. A movie would take that Up To Eleven, and it would be Awesome.

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#9: Oct 1st 2011 at 6:18:25 PM

I have to go with R Taco. Above-PG cartoons were never really gone but simply invisible to Joe Public due to lack of attention and advertising.

tropetown Since: Mar, 2011
#10: Oct 1st 2011 at 6:30:36 PM

I think what is meant here is, "returning to attention".

To which I say, "returning"?

RavenWilder Since: Apr, 2009
#11: Oct 1st 2011 at 8:02:43 PM

How about "returning to theatres"?

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#12: Oct 1st 2011 at 8:06:42 PM

[up] That would make a lot more sense. Family Guy and South Park are everywhere these days.

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#13: Oct 1st 2011 at 9:30:38 PM

I've heard rumors about a Transformers Prime Feature Film being discussed.

And the bad guy shall be played by Orson Welles! Wait, he's dead, nevermind.

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RTaco Since: Jul, 2009
#14: Oct 1st 2011 at 10:46:59 PM

Actually, I meant the opposite. PG-13 and R-rated animation has never been popular to the public, so it can't "return" to being that way.

edited 1st Oct '11 10:47:19 PM by RTaco

tropetown Since: Mar, 2011
#15: Oct 1st 2011 at 10:56:53 PM

Family Guy would like to have a word with you...

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truteal animation elitist from the great southern land Since: Sep, 2009
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#17: Oct 1st 2011 at 11:30:27 PM

Then Ralph Bakshi would like to have a word with you...

edited 1st Oct '11 11:30:50 PM by truteal

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#18: Oct 2nd 2011 at 3:24:45 AM

You know, I never really understood why such a big deal was made about PG-13 and R rated cartoons. I mean, yeah, Animation Age Ghetto and all, but it's not like you can't write a good, compelling story without throwing in obscenities, explicitly depicted violence, or borderline porn.

If it actually contributes to the story, sure include it, but including it isn't necessarily what makes a story good. The way some people online (not just here) talk, you'd think that they're absolutely required to make a story enjoyable by adults.

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Playedforkeeps Since: Oct, 2010
#19: Oct 2nd 2011 at 3:59:28 AM

People think "adult" cartoons are just endless swearing and unineeded sex. Americans haven't taken advice from the Japanese like Hayo Miyazaki.

BrayPhantom from Cloudsdale Since: Jul, 2010
#20: Oct 2nd 2011 at 10:09:45 AM

That is why I like to say that we need more "mature" cartoons. I don't really think Family Guy is the most "mature" show out there. I want animation with real story that doesn't let the "for kids" thing get in the way. That doesn't mean it has to have tons of swearing or whatever, but that it can if the writer wants to. The main thing is that it has to have a good, compelling, complex story.

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#21: Oct 2nd 2011 at 3:29:48 PM

I dont think that we need more "mature" animation. Just make it more accessible.

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tropetown Since: Mar, 2011
#22: Oct 2nd 2011 at 3:38:18 PM

Eh, I think I know what he (she?) means. Cartoons with mature storylines, developed characters, with an adult audience in mind. Not necessarily filled to the brim with sex and Dead Baby Comedy; in my mind, that's still meant to appeal to pre-teens and teenagers (I know I watched my share of that when I was that age).

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#23: Oct 2nd 2011 at 4:30:34 PM

Exactly. After seeing shows like Avatar TLA, I'd love to see more shows with an ongoing, complex plot and developing characters. But I surely wouldn't mind seeing some more mature animated movies either. Not just adding needless violence and sex, but something with substance and complexity that mature audiences can latch on to.

BrayPhantom from Cloudsdale Since: Jul, 2010
#24: Oct 2nd 2011 at 6:55:34 PM

[up][up] She, and yes, that is what I meant. I am terrible at wording things. I think we need good animated stories in the mainstream.

Bat178 Since: May, 2011
#25: Oct 3rd 2011 at 12:32:36 PM

[up][up][up] You mean like Animaniacs and stuff?


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