Ashley Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 Urr...you what. Seth MacFarlane is one of the busiest creatives in show business -- and he just got a lot busier. I've just learned that he's finally realized one of his life's ambitions: to reboot The Flintstones as a TV and film property. My scoop today follows years of very complicated negotiations between 20th Century Fox TV, where McFarlane is based, and Warner Bros Television, which owns the rights to the series after absorbing The Flintstones' famed producer Hanna-Barbera. Not only did the suits have a ton of deal points to work through, but I hear the "Yabba Dabba Doo" prehistoric family sitcom's rightholders were somewhat concerned how the classic series would be interpreted given MacFarlane's brand of raunchy comedies like Family Guy. (But, if you ask me, Universal's dreadful Flintstones films were the real abomination ...) And then this update: Fox just announced the deal at its upfront this afternoon. Fox entertainment president Kevin Reilly said production on the animated series will start immediately for a 2013 premiere. He hinted that the deal for the show closed just hours before the presentation today -- just like i told you. In a video, MacFarlane shed some light on his plans for the remake: The characters will look the same but he'll introduce new technology, like "What is the animal version of an iPad?” He said that one of the first things he ever drew as a child was characters from the classic series. http://www.deadline.com/2011/05/yabba-dabba-doo-seth-macfarlane-finally-gets-go-ahead-to-reboot-the-flintstones/ The iPad line makes me facepalm. I'm not a huge fan of his work personally and I'm not against the idea per say but...it's odd.
Daft Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 As long as he keeps making American Dad! he can do whatever the Hell he wants.
Beast Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 and The Cleveland Show... I love The Flintstones though so it better be good!
Jonnas Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 Well...as long as he stays off raunchy humour and themes, I'm not against this. Actually, that's not enough. He better stay close to the original theme of the series.
Cube Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 With Seth MacFarlane in control, it's hard to tell if it will be good or bad.
Magnus Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 I really can't stand any of Seth MacFarlane's TV shows, but I'm still somewhat impressed by his ability to get so many shows on the air at once.
The Peeps Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 So this is 2 years away? I'll wait to see some footage before passing judgement. I used to love The Flintstones but I'm not that keen on Family Guy... American Dad is pretty funny though.
Ashley Posted May 16, 2011 Author Posted May 16, 2011 I really can't stand any of Seth MacFarlane's TV shows, but I'm still somewhat impressed by his ability to get so many shows on the air at once. It's not difficult, in fact its an old video game trick. Change the textures and voila, one show = hundreds! :p
Magnus Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 This doesn't seem as funny after Ashley's picture, but it sums up Family Guy pretty nicely:
Jimbob Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 Erm.......... If Seth sticks to the original formula that made Flintstones what it was back in the day, then yes. If he takes the formula of his other shows (American Dad, Family Guy, Cleveland Show) then i have no idea. Could be good, could be bad. Only time will tell.
Jonnas Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 I think only Cleveland is supposed to be "lovable" The others are complete assholes and they know it. Anyway, my thoughts: -Family Guy: Most overrated show on television, for too many reasons for me to list (see Magnus' picture for an idea). I hate this thing, except for some of the earlier episodes, which never air anymore, anyway. -American Dad: Pretty good, actually. Surges of clever humour once in a while, and unnecessary references are kept to decent-to-low levels. It's always enjoyable, except for Roger, who I can't stand. He's just a string of unfunny jokes that last too long. -Cleveland Show: Much better as a "wacky family" comedy. Has shades of raunchy humour and references, but it's generally lighter in both. Seeing the Cleveland Show makes me think that a milder version of that could work as a template for the Flintstones, but I'm not holding my breath.
Rummy Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 I'm sure Seth McFarlane didn't pop onto this earth born a total dick, and so I'm thinking he might actually not totally fuck up the Flintstones. It'd be nice to see him doing something different like this, actually.
Murr Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 Fuck the Flintstones.... Wish he'd of picked up The Jetsons. always preferred the Jetsons to the Flintstones.
EEVILMURRAY Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 (edited) Fred: "You think that's bad, remember the time I had that spitting contest with that Dilophosaurus?" [Hilarious flashback sequence.] This has potential. Edited May 17, 2011 by EEVILMURRAY
Rummy Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 Ahh yeah, I kinda did too but the Jetsons was just less about! I wish I had cable/sky as a kid. Hell, I wish I had cable/sky now
Daft Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 It's always enjoyable, except for Roger, who I can't stand. He's just a string of unfunny jokes that last too long. Blasphemy. Roger is genius. Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it? [drinks bottle] Hmm, tastes like I might die. Possibly the most amazing line ever, A subject telling the artist what he can and can't do? That's like a soup can telling Warhol where to buy speed. Best character McFarlane has created.
Beast Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 I agree, you have to love Roger! Out of the three, The Cleveland Show is my favourite now. I find it a lot funnier than Family Guy, even though I still love the show. American Dad! is awesome as well but for me, it's The Cleveland Show every time. It never fails to make me laugh....actually, neither does American Dad!
Ellmeister Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 The Jetsons and Flintstones crossover was godlike.
Ellmeister Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 (edited) Seth does use quite a few flinstones references in his shows. Edited May 17, 2011 by Ellmeister
Mr_Odwin Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 Am I the only one that always thought the Flintstones was crap? Why would I watch that when the brilliance of Transformers, He-Man and Visionaries was on?
Wesley Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 Yeah it was shit. I'm sure it entertained whenever it was first broadcast... but... As a kid I thought it was bullshit. Stupid laugh track.
Agent Gibbs Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 (edited) Really the Cleveland show is good? i only watched the pilot and the first episode and thought it was terrible! so it gets better after that? As long as its written with the same calibre as the first four series of family guy and the last few series of american dad then it should be good Family guy has gone down hill, the complete change in character dynamic is ridiculous As family guy's declined American Dad has become so awesome, the Vietnam war re-enactment episode is amazing so if he retains that level of writing it could be awesome I'm reminded of the episode of family guy where he had Fred flintsone on an episode of cops now though you can tell Seth loves the show though with how many times he's referenced it in his shows Edited May 17, 2011 by Mr_Odwin Fixed youtube link
Ellmeister Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 Mr Agent Gibbs, to input a youtube video you need only put in the letters and numbers found after the "=" in the link.
Agent Gibbs Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 woops i never do youtube links on forums right lol thanks for fixing it Mr Odwin
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