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News Credits: 3 · by **Name_Violation** » Fri Jul 16, 2010 7:28 pm

toynewsi.com wrote:For those of you who grew up watching the original Thundercats animated series, we have learned that voice actor Larry Kenney who voiced both the character of Lion-O and Jackalman in the original show will be returning to voice Lion-O in the new series. The new series is being produced by Warner Bros. Animation (WBA), and will air on Cartoon Network in 2011.

This news was discovered by Rosemary Ward who is well known in the world of Costuming, especially when it comes to G.I.Joe and Transformers. She posted on her Facebook page,

"Interesting Thundercat News! Talking to the a talent agency just now in regards to Larry Kenney, I found out He'll be voicing Lion-O again!

Why I was talking to a said agency is an interesting story, but if all works out, for those of you that live close to New Jersey, you may get a chance to see some of your favorite voice actors at Zolo World this fall!"

The 21st century reimagining of the series marks a creative collaboration between WBA and Studio4°C, one of the most vibrant animation studios in Japan, with credits including “The Animatrix,” “Gotham Knights” and “Halo Legends.” WBA is working closely with Studio4°C, utilizing the latter’s expertise to give the “ThunderCats” characters a new cutting-edge look while remaining true to the compelling storylines and mythology of the original series.

“ThunderCats” is executive produced by Sam Register (“Teen Titans,” “Ben 10,” “Batman: The Brave and the Bold”). Michael Jelenic (“Batman: The Brave and the Bold,” “Wonder Woman”) and Ethan Spaulding (“Avatar: The Last Airbender”) are the producers.

There will also be a new Thundercats toy line launching from Bandai America next year as well.

this awesome news has made me happy today.

HOOOOOO

News Credits: 26 · by **Wheeljack35** » Sat Jul 17, 2010 7:05 pm

Well there was a dispute about if this is true

Rose is a freind of mine and she told me she heard it from a talent agent.She will call him back on monday to verify if this is true.

News Credits: 3 · by **Name_Violation** » Sat Jul 17, 2010 8:10 pm

Wheeljack35 wrote:Well there was a dispute about if this is true

Rose is a freind of mine and she told me she heard it from a talent agent.She will call him back on monday to verify if this is true.

that is awesome. please lemme know either way

News Credits: 26 · by **Wheeljack35** » Sat Jul 17, 2010 9:17 pm

Name_Violation wrote:
Wheeljack35 wrote:Well there was a dispute about if this is true

Rose is a freind of mine and she told me she heard it from a talent agent.She will call him back on monday to verify if this is true.

that is awesome. please lemme know either way

No problem

UPDATE

I was on the phone with Rose tonight and she told me she talked to Mr Kenny himself via a PM on his facebook and he verified he will be Liono's father

Website · by **Skullgrin140** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 2:38 pm

Glad to know that Larry Kenney is on board this project, One thing still has me concerned. Who will voice Mumm-ra?

News Credits: 11 · by **Overcracker** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 3:58 pm

Awesome, he has one of the most recognizable voices in 80's cartoons.

I hope they don't go for the goofy Teen Titan style, and rather go for the darker more focused style TT had at times. I liked Titans, but the Japanese styled exaggerated facial expressions they had at times was kind of annoying.

I'm definitely not a fan of Batman:TBATB, so I hope they stay away from that.

As far as voicing Mumm-Ra, I'm sure Corey Burton (TFA Megs) could pull it off nicely.