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Title: Justice League
Post by: firewired on Dec 01, 2001 at 08:41 PM: (http://www.supermanhomepage.com/images/justice-league-tas/silhouettes1.jpg) (http://wf.toonzone.net/jl/group2.jpg)

We just finished the pilot episode of Justice League on VCD and I have to admit that it was a super enjoyable Saturday morning ride! As mentioned by other members, this one is done in the typical Timm and Dini style. Execution is probably closer to Batman Beyond because of the noticably higher level of violence. Frankly, I was surprised that the Cartoon Network let it air without additional cuts - but I'm not complaining. Super Friends fans may miss the innocence of the original show, but Justice League is clearly a superior viewing experience with better character development and an eye out for more sophisticated and compelling storylines.

The hour-long pilot, "Secret Origins" gives the backstory of how the League was formed. Without giving spoilers, the episode incorporates elements from War of the Worlds, Independence Day, and The Matrix (sort of). Catching the references added to the fun.

Overall, the show is hip, smart, and typical of many American shows these days, politically-correct. Superman isn't as powerful and dominating as he's normally portrayed, and the show hints that Wonder Woman's strength may be on par with his sans the invulnerability. Nothing gets past her wrist bands though. She flies as well negating the need for an invisible jet. Batman is his typical anti-social dark knight self. Green Lantern is played by John Stewart, who's African American complete with a Shaft attitude. The Flash is Wally West who's brash, smart-mouthed, and generally a hard-headed kid. The Martian Manhunter is the creepy, mysterious alien from a strange land. Hawkgirl ups the gurrrl power quotient of the team with her Thor-like warrior ferocity and battle mace.

Overall, Justice League is addicting. Hopefully it hits Asia sooner than later, but I wouldn't count on it. Just wait for the inevitable Season One boxed set.

Hopefully I'll be able to borrow a copy of "In Blackest Night" which comprises the second and third episodes. More on that next week.
Title: Re: Justice League
Post by: trekker on Dec 01, 2001 at 10:25 PM: Thanks for the great review! :D Where can i get a copy of the VCD? Actually, I prefer VHS since the VCDs don't come out clear in my DVD player. Are VHSes of the Justice League available?
Title: Re: Justice League
Post by: NY152 on Dec 01, 2001 at 10:57 PM: Whew! For a moment there, I actually thought there was a thread here discussing that strange live-action "Justice League" TV movie they show on HBO from time to time. Anyone see that? It looks like a pilot that went really, really wrong.

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Actually, I prefer VHS since the VCDs don't come out clear in my DVD player.

If I can't find a title on DVD, VHS is still preferable to VCD for me. I can't stand the pixelation on VCDs!
Title: Re: Justice League
Post by: firewired on Dec 02, 2001 at 04:08 AM: Quote

Where can i get a copy of the VCD?

trekker - unfortunately, I just borrowed the Justice League VCD from an officemate. This isn't an official home video release yet since only 4 episodes have actually aired in the US. The copy I viewed was obviously taped from the Cartoon Network.

If you really want to see it, send me a PM. I'll talk to him on Monday.
Title: Re: Justice League
Post by: trekker on Dec 02, 2001 at 08:19 AM: Quote

Whew! For a moment there, I actually thought there was a thread here discussing that strange live-action "Justice League" TV movie they show on HBO from time to time. Anyone see that? It looks like a pilot that went really, really wrong.

Oh, yes, it was awful. And the characters were made to look ridiculous. The most asinine moment of that pilot wsa when the villain on the tower throws the bomb down towards the innocent public. And Green Lanter, who's beside that damned villain, doesn't even whip or snatch it away with his power ring. He jsut flies away and says, "I lost it!"

TPTB that did that should have been lynched.
Title: Re: Justice League
Post by: trekker on Dec 02, 2001 at 08:21 AM: Quote

trekker - unfortunately, I just borrowed the Justice League VCD from an officemate. This isn't an official home video release yet since only 4 episodes have actually aired in the US. The copy I viewed was obviously taped from the Cartoon Network.

If you really want to see it, send me a PM. I'll talk to him on Monday.

It's Ok. Thanks for the offer. I think I'll wait for the VHS tapes when they finally come out. Though I know it will take long. To date, I've only seen one tape (4 episodes) of the X-Men: Evolution---and it rocks!
Title: Re: Justice League
Post by: dukeonline2002 on Dec 02, 2001 at 10:37 AM: aaah, I don't know much about the Justice League (the animation) but I do believe that it would be a really good show since the previous projects of WB (batman series, zeta project, superman series, etc...) have shown exemptional use of wit and creativity lacking in most American animation. (give me Batman anytime that spiderman unlimited!)

X-men evolution, after thirteen episodes, was a bit too much. Storm and Wolverine were like "yayas" to professor X while jean gray is a mom sermoning the other guys. Even shadowcat who's suppose to be a perfect A student sounds like a ditz/bimbo/elle woods'y! The only thing worth mentioning in that series is Rogue.
Title: Re: Justice League
Post by: trekker on Dec 05, 2001 at 04:07 AM: Quote

X-men evolution, after thirteen episodes, was a bit too much. Storm and Wolverine were like "yayas" to professor X while jean gray is a mom sermoning the other guys. Even shadowcat who's suppose to be a perfect A student sounds like a ditz/bimbo/elle woods'y! The only thing worth mentioning in that series is Rogue.

You saw thirteen episodes? I only saw 4! Where can I get a copy?
Title: Re: Justice League
Post by: argent_tejsla on Dec 05, 2001 at 06:41 AM: Hi Dave! Este, Firewired pala... did I just expose your secret identity?

A copy of Justice League found itself in my hands a few days ago and I got to watch the Pilot Episode and "Blackest Night"...on that last one, I was just waiting for John Stewart to say, "Bad-a$$, muthaf___ah!" But eventhough it wasn't true to the John Stewart of the GL Corps, it was highly enjoyable to see an animated version of Samuel Jackson. But the best pa rin sa akin were the JLA versus the Legion of Doom Hanna Barbera series (before those stupid wonder twins came on board) particularly those episodes where the Legion tried to mess up each hero's origin, and that time when they went up against The Minotaur. I for one, would love to see Black Vulcan, Apache Chief, Black Manta, Bizarro (wait, may incarnation yata niyan dito sa office namin) Giganta and Cheetah again. Sana mag- appearance sila on the WB Justice League. On that note they ought to make a JL live action movie - it would be a way for WB to resurrect the moribund Batman and Superman franchises and go head to head against the X-men. Can't hardly wait for that one!
Title: Re: Justice League
Post by: kings5504 on Dec 05, 2001 at 09:43 PM: Quote

Whew! For a moment there, I actually thought there was a thread here discussing that strange live-action "Justice League" TV movie they show on HBO from time to time. Anyone see that? It looks like a pilot that went really, really wrong.

Hehehe... I've seen that TV movie on HBO too... Nakakahiyang aminin, but I found that show to be a guilty pleasure! ;D Not really something I would watch during primetime, but during times when you can't really sleep, mga 1 or 2 am, complete with junk food and everything... :) actually it's also fun to watch that with your buds, discuss it's (de)merits, from the (non-special) special effects, the (piss-poor) acting, and the (really terrible) costumes... it's like acting out your very own episode of mystery science theater 3000! ;D
Title: Re: Justice League
Post by: wcvmorasa on Dec 10, 2001 at 08:01 PM: Quote

Hehehe... I've seen that TV movie on HBO too... Nakakahiyang aminin, but I found that show to be a guilty pleasure! ;D Not really something I would watch during primetime, but during times when you can't really sleep, mga 1 or 2 am, complete with junk food and everything... :) actually it's also fun to watch that with your buds, discuss it's (de)merits, from the (non-special) special effects, the (piss-poor) acting, and the (really terrible) costumes... it's like acting out your very own episode of mystery science theater 3000! ;D

I totally agree with you. I don't know about you guys but sometimes when something is so bad, you can't help but give it credit for just trying.

Man, and I thought the wesley shipp's costume in the flash series was bad.
Title: Re: Justice League
Post by: dzone23 on Dec 10, 2001 at 08:34 PM: speaking of bad, i saw the late 70's early 80's spider-man movie? on SOLAR.

funny the way he climbed buildings, obvious na fake. ;)
Title: Re:Justice League
Post by: Bruce_Wayne on Apr 13, 2002 at 04:37 PM: A Justice League DVD is set to be release on April 23. I just thought you guys might be interested to know that. Along with it, some Batman animated flicks will also be released simultaneously.
Title: Justice League on Studio 23
Post by: Bacon on Sep 18, 2002 at 02:57 PM: Justice League
Premieres this Oct

Based on the DC Comics characters.

In this action-packed adventure series, the world's greatest superheroes, including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Hawkgirl and Martian Manhunter, join forces as the Justice League to battle powerful villains, supernatural creatures and evil entities determined to take over the world and destroy the League.

Kevin Conroy of BATMAN and BATMAN BEYOND voices the same character in Justice League. Michael Rosenbaum [Lex Luthor in SMALLVILLE] voices for he Flash.

Cast & Credits Voice Talents:
Susan Eisenberg - Princess Diana of Themyscira/Wonder Woman
George Newbern - Kal-El/Clark Kent/Superman
Michael Rosenbaum - Wally West/The Flash
Kevin Conroy - Bruce Wayne/Batman
Phil LaMarr - John Stewart/Green Lantern
Carl Lumbly - J'onn J'onzz/The Martian Manhunter
Maria Canals - Shayera Hol/Hawkgirl

Justice League is a nominee in the 2002 EMMYS for Outstanding Main Title Theme Music

Same animation from the makers of Batman the animated series. Sorry, no Wonder Twins and the monkey ;D Wala rin si Marites(Rex Navaretes creation) ;D ;D
Title: Re:Justice League on Studio 23
Post by: kakabanas on Sep 18, 2002 at 10:11 PM: Oh this is a very cool show. It tells a lot how Super Friends really messed up the super heroes.

Glad that Aquaman is not part of the group anymore even though he shows up once in a while.

Two thumbs up !

8)
k
Title: Re:Justice League on Studio 23
Post by: Bacon on Sep 19, 2002 at 09:12 AM: Actually, the pilot episode(Part 1 and 2) is about Aquaman.
Title: Re:Justice League on Studio 23
Post by: kakabanas on Sep 19, 2002 at 10:21 AM: Quote from: Bacon on Sep 19, 2002 at 09:12 AM
Actually, the pilot episode(Part 1 and 2) is about Aquaman.

Saw them actually. So far, my fave episodes was when an Amazonian tried to kill all the men by spreading virus infecting Superman and Batman and everybody else except the women. Love it !

8)
k
Title: Re:Justice League on Studio 23
Post by: ßartmaniac on Sep 19, 2002 at 10:37 AM: Quote from: Bacon on Sep 19, 2002 at 09:12 AM
Actually, the pilot episode(Part 1 and 2) is about Aquaman.

Really? I've seen the pilot (part I) and I don't remember any reference to Aquaman. ???

Form what I remember, it showed how the group was formed with Batman being such a loner and Flash being so juvenile. ;D
Title: Re:Justice League on Studio 23
Post by: kakabanas on Sep 19, 2002 at 10:53 AM: Quote from: ßa®tmaniac on Sep 19, 2002 at 10:37 AM
Quote from: Bacon on Sep 19, 2002 at 09:12 AM
Actually, the pilot episode(Part 1 and 2) is about Aquaman.

Really? I've seen the pilot (part I) and I don't remember any reference to Aquaman. ???

Form what I remember, it showed how the group was formed with Batman being such a loner and Flash being so juvenile. ;D

I hope I remember this right. I think Aquaman only made a cameo in the first two episodes. Then there was a two-parter where Aquaman had an evil brother who took over Atlantis when Superman asked him to go up and help them out with something. And of course, he ended up asking the Justice League's help as well to get back Atlantis.

8)
k
Title: Re:Justice League on Studio 23
Post by: Bacon on Sep 19, 2002 at 11:18 AM: Quote
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I hope I remember this right. I think Aquaman only made a cameo in the first two episodes. Then there was a two-parter where Aquaman had an evil brother who took over Atlantis when Superman asked him to go up and help them out with something. And of course, he ended up asking the Justice League's help as well to get back Atlantis.

8)
k

Yup yup, thats the 2 part pilot episode were Aquaman lost his hand(cant remember if its the left or right). The episode started with a Nuclear submarine being attacked by soldiers from Atlantis.
Title: Re:Justice League on Studio 23
Post by: euphyx on Sep 19, 2002 at 01:57 PM: cool!!! :D when is this airing?
Title: Re:Justice League on Studio 23
Post by: Vash on Sep 19, 2002 at 02:33 PM: wow!!! aabangan ko rin yan... 8)
Title: Re:Justice League on Studio 23
Post by: Bacon on Sep 19, 2002 at 02:45 PM: Quote from: euphyx on Sep 19, 2002 at 01:57 PM
cool!!! :D when is this airing?

Around mid October :) Others might think that its a 3D animated series because of its OBB(opening billboard), its not. Same animtion of Batman animated series.
Title: Re:Justice League on Studio 23
Post by: kakabanas on Sep 22, 2002 at 03:45 AM: I love how everybody calls her Diana .... and in one episode, she planted a kiss on the cheek of Batman and he sort of blushed.

Aside from her, my other fave character is Flash. I love his sarcasm, wit, and confidence. No, no, no. It has nothing to do with the tight costume. They all wear spandex anyway LOL. ;D ;D ;D

8)
k
Title: Re:Justice League on Studio 23
Post by: sungit on Sep 22, 2002 at 11:08 PM: wait so what's the schedule?
Title: Re:Justice League on Studio 23
Post by: lil_jinx on Sep 23, 2002 at 11:47 AM: have you seen the trailer????

they're showing the trailers na!

coolness.
Title: Re:Justice League on Studio 23
Post by: Bacon on Sep 25, 2002 at 10:57 AM: Quote from: ßa®tmaniac on Sep 19, 2002 at 10:37 AM
Quote from: Bacon on Sep 19, 2002 at 09:12 AM
Actually, the pilot episode(Part 1 and 2) is about Aquaman.

Really? I've seen the pilot (part I) and I don't remember any reference to Aquaman. ???

Form what I remember, it showed how the group was formed with Batman being such a loner and Flash being so juvenile. ;D

I'll correct myself, ßa®tmaniac is right. The episode with Aquaman is episode 6&7 pala. The pilot episode consist of 3 parts. Yup, Flash is a Juvenile, Flash is the comedian in the group ;D. I thing I noticed, the Justice League series episodes almost always conist of 2 parts. Medyo nakakabitin if you will have to wait for another week to finish the episode :P. The series will be shown on a Friday primetime sched.
Title: Re:Justice League on Studio 23
Post by: ßartmaniac on Sep 25, 2002 at 12:03 PM: Quote from: Bacon on Sep 25, 2002 at 10:57 AM
I'll correct myself, ßa®tmaniac is right. The episode with Aquaman is episode 7 pala.

Thanks for the clarification, Bacon. For a while there, I thought what I've seen isn't the pilot afterall. ;D

Speaking of which, I just found out that the pilot is available on DVD.

(http://www.dvdtoons.com/screenshots/dvds/thumb/justice_league100.jpg) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005Y71H/)

Here's the storyline (warning: may contain possible spoilers) of what I've seen:

from www.DVDtoons.com

The story begins in Mars. Two American astronauts are doing some land research, when one of them (J. Allen Carter) falls down a whole and accidentally discovers some evil force buried beneath the earth. Two years later, back on Earth, Batman is investigating some security breaches in the global deep-space monitoring network when three strange scientists attack him. Superman shows up to help, but is suddenly hit with strange visions and blacks out, only to be saved by Batman as the facility blows up. We soon realize that these scientists that attacked Batman are not from this Earth as they easily attach their broken body parts and walk away from the incident.

After Superman recovers from his blackout, Batman shares his suspicions with him. Superman agrees to help, but has to leave to attend a speech at the United Nations. There, we run into J. Allen Carter again, who is now a Senator and working towards world peace by disarming nuclear weapons. He enlists Superman to help eliminate the Earth's weapons of mass destruction and serve as a protector.

Several months later, an asteroid, or what appears to be an asteroid lands in Metropolis. Filled with curiosity, people gather around, and soon realize that the asteroid contains large aliens that shoot powerful lasers, and that nothing can stop them, including Superman and Batman. Without Earth's nuclear weapons, the alien creatures take over the city and more of these asteroids begin to land across the globe. As these creatures continue to attack, Superman is hit again by a vision and leaves the battlefield. Batman follows, and both discover that the visions were coming from J'Onn J'Onz, the last surviving Martian, who has come to Earth to warn mankind of the alien invasion. Using his telepathic ability, J'Onn contacts Hawkgirl, The Flash, Green Lantern, and Wonder Woman. They must now work together and try to find a way to stop these powerful aliens.
Title: Re:Justice League on Studio 23
Post by: Bacon on Sep 25, 2002 at 01:11 PM: No problem ßa®tmaniac :), I do apologize. When the tapes arrived kasi, the promo specialist in charge of JL told me if I want to watch the pilot episode. He previewed the episode about Atlantis which I thought was the pilot episode.
Title: Re:Justice League on Studio 23
Post by: ßartmaniac on Oct 02, 2002 at 05:24 PM: here's another JL thread: "Justice League (http://www.pinoydvd.com/yabbse/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=180)" started by firewired[/b]
Title: Re:Justice League on Studio 23
Post by: Homer Jay on Oct 02, 2002 at 07:10 PM: D'oh! Thanks Bart 'ol son... ;)

Sorry for creating a double thread there, mods... (that's what you get if you start yapping without using your eyes to search... ;D )

Thanks... but my question still hasn't been answered yet. Nobody knows when the EXACT DATE (and time) of the season premiere is? I have yet to watch a single episode of JLA so I don't wanna miss it!

Hope it's as good as Batman: The Animated Series... I was kinda disappointed with the way Batman Beyond went, nice start to the whole tale but somehow it lost its edge on me.

By the way... somewhat related but out of the topic. Is there any word that WB is gonna release Batman: TAS in full-season DVD boxed sets?
Title: Re:Justice League on Studio 23
Post by: lil_jinx on Oct 02, 2002 at 07:30 PM: Batman the animated series was sweeter than Batman Beyond

or i just grew up
Title: Re:Justice League on Studio 23
Post by: RDyENT on Oct 02, 2002 at 08:53 PM: Its showing on October 11 Friday 7:30 pm at Studio 23.
Due to the success of this series, they're coming up with the next DC cartoon series the Teen Titans

click on the pic
(http://www.comicon.com/pulse/images/home_teentitans_animated.gif) (http://www.comicon.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=37&t=000120)
Title: Re:Justice League on Studio 23
Post by: Homer Jay on Oct 02, 2002 at 09:05 PM: Quote from: rdyent on Oct 02, 2002 at 08:53 PM
Its showing on October 11 Friday 7:30 pm at Studio 23.

YES!!! thank you, rdyent! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Justice League on Studio 23
Post by: sgc_wdi on Oct 16, 2002 at 10:57 AM: This is a great series... I've seen about 20 episodes already... the writing is very good as well, it's not just cartoons for kids... Flash is funny! :)
Title: Re:Justice League on Studio 23
Post by: kakabanas on Oct 16, 2002 at 11:31 PM: Quote from: sgc_wdi on Oct 16, 2002 at 10:57 AM
This is a great series... I've seen about 20 episodes already... the writing is very good as well, it's not just cartoons for kids... Flash is funny! :)

Got another vote for Flash .. woohoo !!!
Title: Who among the Justice league Charater is your favorite?
Post by: Jackie_Chan1975 on Oct 26, 2002 at 11:52 AM: ako si Batman dahil sa pagkasuplado niya at naalala ko yung superfriends noong araw :) :) :) :)
Title: Re:Who among the Justice league Charater is your favorite?
Post by: trekker on Oct 26, 2002 at 12:37 PM: Quote from: Jackie_Chan1975 on Oct 26, 2002 at 11:52 AM
ako si Batman dahil sa pagkasuplado niya at naalala ko yung superfriends noong araw :) :) :) :)

Same here. I really loved that particular scene (forgot which ep) when Batman intimidated one bad guy into spilling the beans. Not all of Superman's and Wonder Woman's muscling did the trick. Then Bats just whispered something in the guy's ear, and the guy yells, "Ok, Ok! I'll talk!"

Wonder Woman turns to Superman and asks, "Did you hear what Batman said?" Superman sighs, "Yes." Wonder Woman presses, "What was it?"

Superman looks at Batman: "You wouldn't want to know."

Now, that scene captures the Bats for me!
Title: Re:Who among the Justice league Charater is your favorite?
Post by: Noel_Vera on Oct 26, 2002 at 03:15 PM: "Did you hear what Batman said?"

He should have added "WITH salt."
Title: Re:Who among the Justice league Charater is your favorite?
Post by: gumby on Oct 26, 2002 at 04:52 PM: Quote from: trekker on Oct 26, 2002 at 12:37 PM
Same here. I really loved that particular scene (forgot which ep) when Batman intimidated one bad guy into spilling the beans. Not all of Superman's and Wonder Woman's muscling did the trick. Then Bats just whispered something in the guy's ear, and the guy yells, "Ok, Ok! I'll talk!"

Wonder Woman turns to Superman and asks, "Did you hear what Batman said?" Superman sighs, "Yes." Wonder Woman presses, "What was it?"

Superman looks at Batman: "You wouldn't want to know."

Now, that scene captures the Bats for me!

That's the episode featuring Aquaman - The Enemy Below. The character he was "interrogating" is Deadshot. I saw the episode earlier today and boy was I shocked! The storyline's pretty intense (and not exactly for children), the action sequences are superb, and the characterization is dead-on (most of the time).

My favorite character in the animated series is Hawkgirl - I loved her in the In Blackest Night storyarc!
Title: Re:Who among the Justice league Charater is your favorite?
Post by: Noel_Vera on Oct 27, 2002 at 12:14 AM: "That's the episode featuring Aquaman "

I caught The Tick on early morning Star World, and it was so durned funny--this time, The Tick is being psychoanalyzed, so he isn't available when all the ants in the world decide to take over. So who comes in instead--a bunch of has-been heroes that are dead ringers for the Justice League.

I vividly remember one of the superheroes was this marine boy who only had powers in the water--so they had to carry him around in his own inflatable pool! At a certain point, they decided, to hell with it, and dumped him and his pool on the floor--if he wanted to escape the attacking ants, he was on his own.
Title: Re:Justice League on Studio 23
Post by: Homer Jay on Oct 27, 2002 at 12:17 AM: ...watching the 3rd episode of the 1st season seemed somewhat of a letdown for me. First two episodes were great and I eagerly anticipated for the conclusion of the first story arc.. ended up somewhat disappointed in it.

Writing somewhat became inconsistent (maybe not inconsistent, but they rushed up so many things that they didn't care to explain it anymore) just to get an ending.

Here are some of my complaints... How was Superman able to use his heat vision to cut up the "mud" to set himself and the others free when he wasn't able to do that before Batman reversed the "fluid" in the alien machine with his thingamajig? (the writers can always claim that something happened to the chemical properties of the mud when Batman screwed up the machine)... Another thing that still puzzles me was how the heck did Batman get that thingamajig when he was supposed to be trapped inside the machine and only noticing the "weakness" when they were about to enter the machine? If he knew the weakness early on via his space station... why didn't he use the device against the aliens early on? Even if J'onn J'onzz was able to only cover him telepathically, how could he have escaped those blasts from the aliens when he was surrounded?

I think that's the problem with writing super-hero scripts... it's hard to make things as consistent, unlike the more "realistic" Batman: The Animated Series where they only dealt with one lead character (with no super powers for that matter).

Even though... I'll still watch this series just for the Flash-GL team-up scenes, and of course... for that Amazonian who never looked this awesome before! ;D
Title: Re:Justice League on Studio 23
Post by: gumby on Oct 27, 2002 at 07:48 PM: Quote from: rdyent on Oct 02, 2002 at 08:53 PM
Due to the success of this series, they're coming up with the next DC cartoon series the Teen Titans

Woohooo! Hope they include Kid Flash and Wonder Girl to complete the George Perez line-up!
Title: Re:Justice League
Post by: SiCkBoY on Dec 21, 2002 at 03:12 AM: Here's the Teen Titans lineup:

1. Robin, The Boy Wonder (team leader)
2. Raven
3. Cyborg
4. Starfire
5. Beast Boy (Changeling)

Curiously... no Donna Troy.

The art is a lot more "kiddy" than the Batman, Superman and JLA toons. It's ok, but their rendition of Cyborg looks awful.
Title: Re:Justice League
Post by: SiCkBoY on Dec 21, 2002 at 03:21 AM: I'm still wondering why they decided to put John Stewart in the JL lineup. Is it that important to have a token black guy? Nevermind the fact that this GL has the personality of a robot. What's worse, they already have the Martian Manhunter to cover that ground. Either Hal or Kyle would make a better GL and a more interesting addition to the team.
Title: Re:Justice League
Post by: sardaukar on Dec 21, 2002 at 11:06 AM: Personally my vote would go to Guy Gardner. What fun that would be with him and Bats in the same room, huh? ;D
Title: Re:Justice League
Post by: trekker on Dec 21, 2002 at 11:26 AM: Quote from: sardaukar on Dec 21, 2002 at 11:06 AM
Personally my vote would go to Guy Gardner. What fun that would be with him and Bats in the same room, huh? ;D

The two of them would give Supes a major headache.
Title: Re:Justice League
Post by: wcvmorasa on Dec 21, 2002 at 12:40 PM: Quote from: SiCkBoY on Dec 21, 2002 at 03:21 AM
I'm still wondering why they decided to put John Stewart in the JL lineup. Is it that important to have a token black guy?

I don't know if its true but I heard there was a ruling that there should always be a african american in "kids" show in the US. Can anyone comfirm this?

Quote from: sardaukar on Dec 21, 2002 at 11:06 AM
Personally my vote would go to Guy Gardner. What fun that would be with him and Bats in the same room, huh? ;D

That would be a hoot!!!! I don't know if any of you guys have seen it but look for the Justice League comic book where Guy challenged Batman to a brawl in the Hall of Justice mano y mano without his power ring and Batman knocked him out in one punch!!! Even the Leaguers who were there were laughing! ;D

/2C0H
Title: Re:Justice League
Post by: sardaukar on Dec 21, 2002 at 10:03 PM: Quote from: wcvmorasa on Dec 21, 2002 at 12:40 PM
I don't know if any of you guys have seen it but look for the Justice League comic book where Guy challenged Batman to a brawl in the Hall of Justice mano y mano without his power ring and Batman knocked him out in one punch!!!

I remember that! That was funny! ;D
Title: Re:Justice League
Post by: sardaukar on Dec 21, 2002 at 10:21 PM: Quote from: trekker on Dec 21, 2002 at 11:26 AM
The two of them would give Supes a major headache.

Yeah and Diana will have her hands full trying to fend off not just Flash now but GG as well, hehe. I can hear it now:

"I wanna be on her team."
"No, I wanna be on her team."
"No, I wanna be on her team."
and so on...

I remember this from Calvin and Hobbes tuloy:

Hobbes: Is Amazon Girl's super power the ability to squeeze that figure into that suit?
Calvin: Nah, they all can do that.

;D
Title: Justice League
Post by: formerlysane on Jan 27, 2003 at 02:08 PM: Yesterday, I saw on TV that Cartoon Network will be featuring Justice League sometime soon.

This looks promising :)
Title: Re:Justice League
Post by: Reuven Malter on Jan 27, 2003 at 06:14 PM: the same show on studio 23? was disappointed with that one. i want the wonder twins back!
Title: Re:Justice League
Post by: formerlysane on Jan 27, 2003 at 06:17 PM: Quote from: Reuven Malter on Jan 27, 2003 at 06:14 PM
the same show on studio 23? was disappointed with that one. i want the wonder twins back!

really? that bad?
Title: Re:Justice League
Post by: Reuven Malter on Jan 27, 2003 at 06:19 PM: i couldn't connect to any of the characters like before. i must be too awed by the x-men.
Title: Re:Justice League
Post by: The Game on Jan 27, 2003 at 09:37 PM: feb 3 na start sa cartoon network.. don't know what time though...
Title: Re:Justice League
Post by: Battousai on Jan 27, 2003 at 09:41 PM: Sana mag-guest si Maritess, kahit sa Superfriends sya nagtrabaho. He he he. ;D
Title: Re:Justice League
Post by: The Game on Jan 27, 2003 at 09:45 PM: Quote from: Battousai on Jan 27, 2003 at 09:41 PM
Sana mag-guess si Maritess, kahit sa Superfriends sya nagtrabaho. He he he. ;D

hehehe sana makuha yung actual voice talent! :)
Title: Justice League
Post by: Reuven Malter on Jan 28, 2003 at 06:16 AM: go, go, go, Maritess!

May thread na pala nito. Para mas masaya, baka pwedeng i-merge na natin. How about it, mods?

Justice League (http://www.pinoydvd.com/yabbse/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=180)
Title: Re:Justice League
Post by: Great Buys on Jan 28, 2003 at 07:20 AM: I like the Old Superfriends better, you know.. the cartoons Ch.9 used to show during early morning Saturdays. Justice League of america vs. The Legion of Doom. I'll take that any time over this new series, the so-called "Justice League".

It's not that I hate it, but somehow its not what I expect. Superman has less powers and seem to act like a wimp most of the time. Wonder woman changed her name and although she retains her powers, she oftens acts like a prom queen. The Flash has became the group clown, all zing and no sting. Green Lantern lost that original Hal Jordan suave appeal, he is more smug now probably because he became black. And what is the deal with the Martian? Does this series need an alien guy to prop its ratings?

Batman is the only one who has managed to retain his character. The loner, mysterious bat can still kick butt in this series.

Heck, I'll even take Batman Beyond over this Justice League. Terry McGinnis can surely kick their super asses anytime! ;)
Title: Re:Justice League
Post by: gumby on Jan 28, 2003 at 01:14 PM: Not meaning to justify the cartoon series but...

Quote from: Great Buys on Jan 28, 2003 at 07:20 AM
Superman has less powers and seem to act like a wimp most of the time.

I think they toned down Superman's powers a bit so he wouldn't stand-out (or save the world) most of the time. He could still do superhuman feats but most of his abilities are played down probably to give the other leaguers a chance to shine.

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Wonder woman changed her name and although she retains her powers, she oftens acts like a prom queen.

Ummm sorry but what name did she change?

In any case, she IS (technically) a princess who grew up in an isolated island without any contact with men so her prissy attitude's actually justified IMO.

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The Flash has become the group clown, all zing and no sting. Green Lantern lost that original Hal Jordan suave appeal, he is more smug now probably because he became black.

While I would've wanted to see Hal Jordan in the series rather than John Stewart, if they made The Flash less comic-like, the two characters would be redundant (not of power but in terms of characterization probably).

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And what is the deal with the Martian? Do this series need an alien guy to prop its ratings?

The inclusion of the Martian Manhunter IMO is a classic move as he is actually one of the original 7 members of the league.

As far as I can recall, he was never featured in the old cartoon series so it's a treat for me to see him in full animated glory :)

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Batman is the only one who has managed to retain his character. The loner, mysterious bat can still kick butt in this series.

Yep - this one I wholeheartedly agree! I think the reason why they retained his attitude is because fans have grown to embrace this portrayal of the character (because of the 90s Batman animated series) rather than the campy one.

The old Superfriends cartoon is great but I think the new series can hold up it's own against it. Perhaps the only aspect that the new series has over the old one is the opening credits ;)
Title: Re:Justice League
Post by: flashnymph72 on Jan 31, 2003 at 09:23 AM: Hi guys!

just wondering if anyone has a copy of JL tv series in DVD...or where to buy kung meron man at magkano 8)

Tnx!
Title: Re:Justice League
Post by: Reuven Malter on Jan 31, 2003 at 06:46 PM: parang may nabasa ata akong nagbebenta nyan sa DVD marketplace.
Title: Re:Justice League
Post by: kakabanas on Feb 09, 2003 at 04:41 AM: Quote from: flashnymph72 on Jan 31, 2003 at 09:23 AM
Hi guys!

just wondering if anyone has a copy of JL tv series in DVD...or where to buy kung meron man at magkano 8)

Tnx!

I don't think it is out already. The only one I saw and bought was the pilot.
Title: Justice League
Post by: Reuven Malter on Apr 04, 2003 at 06:09 PM: was browsing through my Sky Guide and I saw Justice League of America is slated for screening this month. is this a movie of the cartoon and comic?
Title: Re:Justice League
Post by: Noel_Vera on Jul 06, 2003 at 11:35 AM: Saw latest episode of Justice League.

SPOILERS

Not bad--nice of them to make good use of Darkseid and a lot of Jack Kirby's characters--he's one of the great ones, after all. Oh, and as usual, the guy without the superpowers upstages the one who has...
Title: Re: Justice League
Post by: RNIverson on May 05, 2006 at 09:23 AM: would it be too much to ask for a Justice League movie? too many characters,backgrounds... i know :-\ but it surely will be cool to watch 8)
Title: Re: Justice League
Post by: Battousai on May 05, 2006 at 09:29 AM: I agree. It would be nice for DC to make a Justice League movie (direct to DVD would be great) catering to mature viewers. Sorta like the Ultimate Avengers DVD. I'd like to see an anime artist do the artwork, though.
Title: Re: Justice League
Post by: AshKetchum on May 05, 2006 at 10:51 AM: The show will air its final episode (it's been cancelled) in the USA on May 13. It will be replaced by a Legion of Super Heroes series this September.
Title: Re: Justice League
Post by: RNIverson on May 05, 2006 at 11:16 AM: sad news for JL fans :(

who're the legion heroes? i checked it in imdb and only found Lightning Lad ??? never heard of him :-\
Title: Re: Justice League
Post by: Battousai on May 05, 2006 at 11:31 AM: Will Superboy be in the Legion of Superheroes?
Title: Re: Justice League
Post by: SPaCeMaN SPiFF on May 05, 2006 at 11:42 AM: Quote from: RNIverson on May 05, 2006 at 11:16 AM
sad news for JL fans :(

who're the legion heroes? i checked it in imdb and only found Lightning Lad ??? never heard of him :-\

if they follow the comic book ... this should be set in the future, with teenage super heroes from different planets as its members (http://members.shaw.ca/legion_roll_call/)

this was a favorite of mine in my youth. (tagal na 'yun. lol.)... and they have the most imaginative names too *inset sarcasm here* ;D
Title: Re: Justice League
Post by: SPaCeMaN SPiFF on May 05, 2006 at 11:52 AM: Quote from: Battousai on May 05, 2006 at 11:31 AM
Will Superboy be in the Legion of Superheroes?

i hope so... sana hindi mawala si "matter-eater lad". LOL. ;D

personally, i enjoyed the "reboot" legion. starting with core members lightning lad, cosmic boy and saturn girl. ;)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/f7/Legion_of_Super-Heroes.png/781px-Legion_of_Super-Heroes.png)

dami no? ;)
Title: Re: Justice League
Post by: AshKetchum on May 05, 2006 at 11:53 AM: Quote from: Battousai on May 05, 2006 at 11:31 AM
Will Superboy be in the Legion of Superheroes?

yup, he's there, but it appears there are current legal issues involving the character, so he could be written out in future episodes.

The Legion of Super Heroes is a group of teenaged heroes in the 31st Century. Confirmed regular Legionnaires to appear: Superboy, Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl, Cosmic Boy, Bouncing Boy, Brainiac 5, Phantom Girl, Timber Wolf, Triplicate Girl.

Cosmic Boy is voiced by Wil Wheaton, former child actor (Stand By Me, Star Trek: The Next Generation)
Title: Re: Justice League
Post by: SPaCeMaN SPiFF on May 05, 2006 at 11:53 AM: Quote from: AshKetchum on May 05, 2006 at 11:51 AM
yup, he's there, but it appears there are current legal issues involving the character, so he could be written out in future episodes.

confirmed Legionnaires to appear: Superboy, Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl, Cosmic Boy, Bouncing Boy, Brainiac 5, Phantom Girl, Timber Wolf, Triplicate Girl.

Cosmic Boy is voiced by Wil Wheaton, former child actor (Stand By Me, Star Trek: The Next Generation)

nice... eh si supergirl kaya? nice to know they're using triplicate girl and not duo damsel. (always did prefer her as a trio than a duo.) ;D

just curious... will this TV incarnation have the old rule na "no duplicate powers in the roll call"??

teka... parang wala ata si ultra boy? who will be phantom girl's romantic interest na??
Title: Re: Justice League
Post by: RDyENT on May 05, 2006 at 12:37 PM: Here's a first look on the character designs (http://www.supermanhomepage.com/news.php?readmore=1903)from the superman homepage

Thanks to TV Guide, the Superman Homepage is pleased to present an exclusive first look at the actual completed character designs for the up-coming "Legion of Super-Heroes" animated series!

Look for the "Legion of Super-Heroes" animated series to hit the new CW network later this year.

This picture and more details will be featured in the May 8th edition of TV Guide magazine out this week.

(http://www.supermanhomepage.com/images/lsh-animated/lsh-firstlook.jpg)
Title: Re: Justice League
Post by: SPaCeMaN SPiFF on May 05, 2006 at 01:59 PM: Quote from: RDyENT on May 05, 2006 at 12:37 PM
Here's a first look on the character designs (http://www.supermanhomepage.com/news.php?readmore=1903)from the superman homepage

Thanks to TV Guide, the Superman Homepage is pleased to present an exclusive first look at the actual completed character designs for the up-coming "Legion of Super-Heroes" animated series!

Look for the "Legion of Super-Heroes" animated series to hit the new CW network later this year.

This picture and more details will be featured in the May 8th edition of TV Guide magazine out this week.

(http://www.supermanhomepage.com/images/lsh-animated/lsh-firstlook.jpg)

nice... not too crazy about braniac 5 tho. and what happened to tinya?? she looks "surprised". LOL.

i see bouncing boy in the background, but where's rokk (did i spell that right??)?? (ok... just checked wikipedia... he's a recurring character pala.)

note... maybe we ought to move this discussion to a separate thread. ;)

yuri lowenthal is superboy... cool.
Title: Re: Justice League
Post by: Battousai on May 05, 2006 at 03:40 PM: What? No Karate Kid?
Title: Re: Justice League
Post by: Wiggum on May 05, 2006 at 04:04 PM: Animated LSH - interesting. I hope they will eventually include Wildfire and Mon-El as part of the regular cast. Di ba meron ding Legion of Substitute Heroes? :)
Title: Re: Justice League
Post by: deweyfinn on May 14, 2006 at 04:53 AM: Quote from: Battousai on May 05, 2006 at 03:40 PM
What? No Karate Kid?

He he he...and who'd you suggest voice that character?

Ralph Macchio????
Title: Re: Justice League
Post by: d4nu65+3R on May 14, 2006 at 01:08 PM: used to love dawnstar. is she still around? who remembers the last eclipse of sunboy story? loved the legion specially when paul levitz wrote it and keith giffen drew it.