Clifford The Big Red Dog (2019 Series)

https://mobile.twitter.com/PrimeVideoKids/status/1196850628695183361

There's a new Clifford The Big Red Dog series coming out on Amazon Prime on December 6.

Huh, that's an interesting art style.

It looks like the creators were really aiming for the "picture book coming to life" aesthetic.

What's this?

A kids' show that is giving a heartfelt effort to not only appeal to toddlers, but also to the parents and babysitters — along with the bonus of long-time fans?

A kids' show that doesn't seem to be cramming in forced aesops or modern pop culture trends, and is genuinely a look into the beauty of pets, children, and life in general?

And the art style isn't some over-exaggerated eye-sore, but instead a children's picture-book aesthetic on how the real world looks like in a colourful, crayon-like art style?

That. Is. Amazing.

The only pity is that it's on Prime Video, but I'm more than happy to wait for free online streaming services to pick it up.

Edited by BrightLight on Nov 21st 2019 at 1:34:08 AM

Oh my god that sounds beautiful.

You got all that from one trailer?

Oh... I think you shouldnt put much stock onto a trailer, my friend.

I'm cautiously optimistic.

What? You'd rather I tear it down?

Seriously though, at this point, I cannot see a single bad thing to lambast about this yet.

Dude, I just calmly said dont put all your eggs on one basket. I never asked you to bash it. I was super happy and fuzzy about you liking the show, even if I didnt know it was just a trailer.

Pardon me, I should've remembered to use Joking Mode.

Its okay, I like you a lot, I cant be mad at you.

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I found this clip online. One thing I find interesting is how Emily and Clifford are directly speaking to each other.

Now that was cute and wholesome.

Regarding it being on Amazon, from what I've read before, it's actually a joint venture between PBSKids and Amazon, so I think there's a chance it may show up on PBS stations too.

Also, two books based on the series have already been released:

Big Red School

It's Pool Time!

Oh, and if the look feels familiar to anyone, it's because it's by the same folks who make Peg + Cat.

Okay - just watched the clip. Interesting. The voice they chose for Clifford actually kinda sounds like the one that John Ritter used back in the 2000 series. I like that - they coulda gone in a completely different direction, but they stuck with a familiar sound. I wonder who the voice is - neither IMDb nor Wikipedia say.

Edited by JMQwilleran on Nov 26th 2019 at 10:58:09 AM

https://mobile.twitter.com/alysontheother/status/1199859297171202049?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1199859297171202049&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fs9e.github.io%2Fiframe%2F2%2Ftwitter.min.html%231199859297171202049

https://mobile.twitter.com/alysontheother/status/1199860227778240513

Alyson Court, who voiced Emily Elizabeth in the 1980s Clifford specials, is the voice director here. Hannah Levinson stars as Emily Elizabeth and Adam Sanders is the one and only Clifford.

For some reason when I first saw "Adam Sanders" there, I had "Adam Sandler" in my head. Well, I hadn't heard of Adam Sanders before now, but I like the sound of the voice. Thanks for the info!

And I see that Hannah Levinson stars in... Ghostwriter? Really!? I had no idea they made a new one... Oh, it's on Apple TV. No wonder.

Edited by JMQwilleran on Nov 28th 2019 at 9:44:35 AM

There's now a promo for the show as well as a clip of the theme song and one or two other clips on the PBSKids website / video app. It appears the series is indeed being made available on PBS for those that don't want to go the Amazon route.

Edited by JMQwilleran on Dec 3rd 2019 at 10:25:38 AM

It looks cute. I remember the original well. ( Off topic but are you a cat who fan? I just got one of those books from the library.)

GlitterCat - congrats. I think you're the first person to ever comment on my username and recognize what it's a reference to. Yes - big fan.

Edited by JMQwilleran on Dec 8th 2019 at 8:14:29 AM

Wow this looks really cute and like someone mentioned Emily and Clifford talking to each other is very wholesome, I'm diggin this so far

We don't have a proper thread for it, but Clifford is due to get a live-action movie soon, and we got a leaked first look.

Erm, anyone going to get nightmares from this?

Also there's a synopsis:

Huh. Genetics company? That's...something?

That sounds a lot like a Lighter and Softer version of Rampage (2018).

Based on the synopsis, that makes me imagine Emily Elizabeth walking into her garage with a tranquilizer gun and flashlight, and shines the light on an ugly abomination of Clifford that says, "Meow?", all while Gangsta's Paradise is playing.

A friend of mine said that the plot sounds to him like Abominable in New York.

https://mobile.twitter.com/PrimeVideoKids/status/1222655661689004032

New episodes return February 7.