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Teen Titans Animated News is organized with most recent item at top of page. Scroll down for old news items.
update > june >> 2007 |
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No More News
Since the animated series is not producing any more new Titans material at this time, please visit titanstower.com monitor room for any new developments! If the Titans Toon gets any new Direct-To-Video movies, you will hear it here first!
update > february 6 >> 2007 |
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GO TOKYO for More TITANS
America's coolest heroes head to Japan in their first animated movie, Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo. When a high-tech ninja attacks Titans Tower, Robin, Starfire, Cyborg, Raven and Beast Boy spring into action. Robin finds out that the ninja was sent by a mysterious and menacing Japanese criminal known as Brushogun, and the Teen Titans travel to Tokyo to track the villain down.
For all those fans of the cartoon that want MORE TITANS and fought to SAVE THE SHOW, you need to buy this release. If sales are good, Warner Bros. will make more original Teen Titans Direct-To-DVD features. If sales are bad, say goodbye to Glen Murakami's Titans forever. So spread the word, and TITANS TOGETHER!
update >december 18 >> 2006 |
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Glen Murakami Refelects on Five Seasons with the Teen Titans
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How did TEEN TITANS develop as a series? What about those Batman/Justice League crossover discussions? Why didn't Starfire get a season arc? Which villain was hard to figure out? What are the secrets behind Red X? How was the story developed for the last episode, THINGS CHANGE? What Titans stories remained on the cutting room floor? What would have happened in the sixth season? Which Titans would have "graduated" to their adult persona?
It’s Glen Murakami – Producer of Teen Titans the animated series - in perhaps his most comprehensive TEEN TITANS interview ever. Check out Five Seasons of Murakanime : An Interview with Glen Murakami: Glen takes some time to talk about how TEEN TITANS developed from season one through season five. Also check out some EXCLUSIVE Teen Titans sketches and character designs from Glen and the crew. The interview was conducted by Bill Walko, webmaster of titanstower.com.
update > september 9 >> 2006 |
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"Teen Titans: Trouble In Tokyo" Airs Friday & Saturday
Cartoon Network announced they're airing "Teen Titans: Trouble In Tokyo" on Friday, September 15th as well as Saturday, September 16th at 7:30pm Eastern.
Here's how the network describes the movie: Teen Titans: Trouble In Tokyo: America’s coolest heroes head to Japan in their first animated movie, Teen Titans Tokyo, airing in late fall. When a high-tech ninja attacks Titans Tower, Robin, Starfire, Cyborg, Raven and Beast Boy spring into action. Robin finds out that the ninja was sent by a mysterious and menacing Japanese criminal known as Brushogun, and the Teen Titans travel to Tokyo to track the villain down.
David Slack, who wrote the movie, described it as a high-adventure set in Tokyo; He mentioned how the show was inspired by anime, so it made sense to do an adventure with a Japanese locale. They had fun using some Japanese-anime elements in the film. David also mentioned that the film would feature some romance between two main characters. Fans of the show should be able to easily guess which two characters are featured in that regard. Another highlight of the movie: Beast Boy does Karaoke. How much more incentive do you need?
I don't want to spoil too much about the movie, but I will give a few teasers: A Titans East member has a VERY brief cameo; The romance aspect is very satisfying; and the end credits have a great not-to-be-missed audio track.
update > junly 19 >> 2006 |
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Teen Titans in San Diego
It begins! The largest event in comics and animation starts this Wednesday. The big event is almost upon us! With over 104,000 individual attendees, pros and exhibitors in 2005, Comic-Con is working hard to make this year's event even better! For all the latest news and upcoming appearances, check out the Titanstower.com blog all week long!
update > junly 10 >> 2006 |
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Wonder Girl Go!
Wonder Girl is set to appear in the pages of TEEN TITANS GO! Newsarama reports: "Though the animated series its based on may be over, Teen Titans Go! is still going strong, and in October’s issue #36, will see a new cast member join – one that’s been asked about frequently, seen only very briefly in the series, and has a long history with the Teen Titans. Oh, heck – as if the image isn’t giving it away…we’ll just get over to asking series writer, J. Torres questions about the series and the debut of Wonder Girl. Interior pages by regular series artist, Todd Nauck."
J. Torres reveals: "We jump right into the story and she comes over from Paradise Island to give her friends a hand with... an alien threat. [..] Long story short: we basically had to wait to get the okay from the powers that be. She only made a couple of quick appearances in the last season of the show and we never really saw her in action. It's my understanding that there was some kind of licensing issue that prevented the animators from really using her. For the most part, we had to follow the show's lead in terms of new characters but now that it's wrapped, we have a little more freedom in that department."
How will Wonder Girl be used in the series?
"Well, the story is called "Troy." And she pretty much has the same powers as her DCU sisters. She may be different in that her attitude is maybe closer to Diana as a girl, or as I imagine she would be at 15 or 16. [...] I'm playing it as if she's already a Titan and has worked with them before. After all, she was seen in "Calling All Titans" and "Titans Together" albeit as a headshot. But the insinuation is that she was there to help the Titans take down the Brotherhood of Evil. So, I write it like she has to sneak off of Paradise Island like a teenage girl not allowed to go out on her own and that explains why she's seen limited action thus far."
For the full article, click here.
update > junly 2 >> 2006 |
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Rob Hoegee: From Titans Tower to 31st Century Teens of Tomorrow
With "Teen Titans" wrapping up after its fifth season, Story Editor ROB HOEGEE was tapped to develop DC's newest super-series: THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES. One thousand years from now, a group of teenage super heroes travel back in time to recruit the greatest hero of all, Superman, and enlist him their fight against evil in the 31st Century. While their intentions were good, their time travel skills were not, and Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl, Brainiac 5, Phantom Girl, Bouncing Boy and Timber Wolf end up going too far back into the past, accidentally retrieving the young Superman instead. Rob took some time out of his busy schedule to talk with titanstower.com about the Teens of Tomorrow. Click here to read the interview!
update > june 27 >> 2006 |
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Teen Titans writers visit the 31st century
Looks like the "Teen Titans" writers can't escape the traumas of teendom. While former Story Editor Rob Hoegee has taken the reins of Kids-WB!'s LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES with JLU's James Tucker, Titans fans will also see more familiar names in the writing credits. David Slack revealed, "While I've been on hiatus [from "Law & Order,"], I've just completed an episode of LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES for the illustrious Rob Hoegee."
"Yeah, I was lucky enough to have both Amy [Wolfram] and David come in and do an episode or two," Rob noted. "I'm nearing the last legs of the first season of LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES. And as reported, it will air this fall on the Kids-WB! on the CW network. It will be on at 11am just before THE BATMAN."
With Rob Hoegee, David Slack and Amy Wolfram writing the teens of tomorrow, Titans fans will surely want to visit the 31st century this fall on the Kids-WB! Stay tuned for some more exciting LEGION news here at titanstower.com!
update > june 11 >> 2006 |
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Teen Titans Complete Season Two Available for Pre-Order on Amazon.com
Now available at Amazon.com!
Order above and support titanstower.com!
Dangerous enemy or lifelong friend? That's the question of Season 2 when Terra, a free-spirited teen with awesome earth-manipulating powers, rolls into town. As a skilled fighter, she makes a powerful addition to the Titans' fight against crime, and as a fun-loving, no-holds-barred hero, she jives instantly with their team chemistry. But the Titans aren't the only ones interested in recruiting the new girl. Robin's archnemesis Slade is on the prowl for an apprentice, and the combination of Terra's volatile powers and personal vulnerability make her a perfect target for his twisted plans. Trusting this newcomer could prove to be a fatal mistake for the Teen Titans! Throughout 13 action-packed adventures from the hit TV series (and Bombastic Bonuses too), this Deluxe 2-Disc Edition is earth-shattering entertainment!
Episodes:
How Long Is Forever
Every Dog Has His Day
Terra
Only Human
Fear Itself
Date With Destiny
Transformation
Titan Rising
Winner Take All
Betrayal
Fractured
Aftershock, Part I
Aftershock, Part II
DVD Features: Other : Catching Up with...Teen Titans
Street Date: 9/26/06
MSRP: $19.98
update > june 7 >> 2006 |
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Trouble in Tokyo - and San Diego!
Two exciting TEEN TITANS news items came from a recent chat-style interview with WARNER BROS. at TVshowsonDVD.com. First off, Warner announced that the original animated feature TEEN TITANS: TROUBLE IN TOKYO will premiere next month at Comic Con!
<WARNER> We're having the world premiere of the new TEEN TITANS Original Animated Movie TEEN TITANS: TROUBLE IN TOKYO at Comic Con next month. It will be on Sat. night 7/22 at 7pm.
Another user asked about the possiblity of eventual TEEN TITANS full-season DVDs being presented in their original widescreen format:
<WARNER> Teen Titans and The Batman - we are considering widescreen on both as well as evaluating a Freakazoid release. As mentioned earlier we are reviewing a Mask of the Phantasm Special Edition. Thanks for your support!
So a possible widescreen release for TEEN TITANS may be in the future! Keep showing your support for the show, Titans fans! You can read part one of the entire interview here and part two here. Thanks to the ever-vigilant Homestar14 for alerting us to these items on the TitansTower.com Forums!
update > june 3 >> 2006 |
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Mas Y Menos Come to Comics
The Pulse reports on a DC Nation panel from this weekend's Wizard World Philadelphia!
"Mas y Menos will be in the Teen Titans comics."
"When asked if there was a character that he would have liked to see killed during Crisis, Didio pointed to Nightwing as his choice. He felt as though the natural progression of the storyline should have lead to his death. Geoff Johns was vehemently opposed to killing Nightwing."
"Titans East may get its own book and Wendy and Marvin will be used sporadically in Teen Titans."
"Regarding the New Teen Titans and the idea of Deathstroke coming back, "you will eventually see that." (Johns)."
update >> may 15 >> 2005 |
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"Four Shadowings"
David Slack, Rob Hoegee and Amy Wolfram Delve into Demons, Dark Corners and Some Devilish Fun in the Fourth Season
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David Slack, Amy Wolfram and Rob Hoegee from San Diego ComiCon 2004 |
Conducted by Bill Walko, webmaster of titanstower.com. Look behind the scenes of season four with Producer David Slack and Story Editors Rob Hoegee and Amy Wolfram. Delve into Demons, Dark Corners and Some Devilish Fun in the Fourth Season.
This is the latest series overview in a series - brought to you by titanstower.com. You can see all the previous interviews at out behind the scenes section at this site.
For the full interview, click here.
And stay tooned for more from David, Rob and Amy!
update > may 11 >> 2006 |
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More Teen Titans Reprinted
Silverbullet Comics has a list of releases for Fall 2006, including:
THE NEW TEEN TITANS ARCHIVES VOL. 3 HC
Writer: Marv Wolfman
Artists: George Pérez and Romeo Tanghal
Collects THE NEW TEEN TITANS #17-20 and TALES OF THE NEW TEEN TITANS #1-4
$49.99, 228 pages - due in August
These issues contain more classic Wolfman/Perez Titans, as well as the TALES OF THE TEEN TITANS mini series [each issue features the origins of Cyborg, Raven, Beasy Boy and Starfire]
THE NEW TEEN TITANS: TERRA INCOGNITA TP
Writer: Marv Wolfman
Artists: George Pérez, Romeo Tanghal and Pablo Marcos
Collects THE NEW TEEN TITANS #26 and 28-34 and THE NEW TEEN TITANS ANNUAL #2
$19.99, 224 pages - due in September
These issues include Terra's introduction and lead up to the shocking events of the JUDAS CONTRACT. a perfect companion to the JUDAS CONTRACT trade paperback.
update > april 25 >> 2006 |
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First look at "The Robin"!
The World's Finest over at ToonZone have once again provided an exclusive first look at upcoming character designs for the fourth season of the WB Series THE BATMAN. Only this time, the character they've featured is... Robin! But that's not all-- Comics Continuum also provided two images of the new character, as well as a few snippets of information from their interview with supervising producer Duane Capizzi. It seems clear that the design is an amalgamation of the styles from both TEEN TITANS and THE NEW BATMAN ADVENTURES. Scott Menville will be providing the voice, so fans of the TEEN TITANS animated series can apparently rest easy knowing that at least one part of the show will live on!
update > april 24 >> 2006 |
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Character Page Updated!
The final character pages are now completed! Check out new entries: Cheshire and Psimon and XL Terrestrial and Angel and... Wonder Girl (?). Also check out revisions for Terra and Beast Boy!
update > april 24 >> 2006 |
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Robin Joins The Batman This Fall!
Superboy and Legion of Superheroes Coming to Kids WB!
FINALLY, DC's next animated project has been officially announced! It's Superboy and the Legion of Super-heroes! Look for some of your favorite Teen Titans creators to be working on that one!
KIDS' WB! ON THE CW ANNOUNCES 2006-2007 "TOO BIG FOR YOUR TV" SATURDAY MORNING PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE
Released by The CW
KIDS' WB! ON THE CW ANNOUNCES 2006-2007 "TOO BIG FOR YOUR TV" SATURDAY MORNING PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE
Current hit Kids' WB! series returning to the fall schedule include THE BATMAN, with Robin joining the Caped Crusader in his crime-fighting exploits, LOONATICS UNLEASHED, XIAOLIN SHOWDOWN, all produced by Warner Bros. Animation, and JOHNNY TEST, produced this season by Cookie Jar Entertainment Inc.
LEGION OF SUPER HEROES, 11:00-11:30 am: In the year of "Superman Returns" at Warner Bros., Kids' WB! is proud to present a new series developed especially for the "Too Big For Your TV" block by Warner Bros. Animation, inspired by the DC Comics legend. One thousand years from now, a group of teenage super heroes travel back in time to recruit the greatest hero of all, Superman, and enlist him their fight against evil in the 31st Century. While their intentions were good, their time travel skills were not, and Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl, Brainiac 5, Phantom Girl, Bouncing Boy and Timber Wolf end up going too far back into the past, accidentally retrieving the young Superboy instead. Together, this unlikely Legion of Super Heroes bands together to defend the rights of all free worlds and uphold the laws of the newly formed United Planets. That is, if they don't kill each other first. LEGION OF SUPER HEROES combines humor with high-stakes, grand-scale super heroics to create the ultimate sci-fi, super hero fantasy for kids of all ages. Each episode of this fast-paced, character-driven action comedy will pit Superboy and the Legion against otherworldly threats and adversaries who challenge the team on both super heroic and emotional levels. The series is executive produced by Sander Schwartz, and produced by Linda Steiner and James Tucker for Warner Bros. Animation. Look for some of the Teen Titans staff to be working on Legion of Superheroes!
THE BATMAN, 11:30 am-12:00 Noon: THE BATMAN features the most complex and intriguing character in comic book history in action-packed super heroic adventures, melding the renowned character's extraordinary physical prowess and super-sleuthing skills with a new range of experimental Bat-gadgets and an amped-up Batmobile. The series premiered in fall 2004 and picked up Batman's story in his mid-20s, when he's just finding his way as a protector, defender and Caped Crusader, while balancing his public persona as billionaire bachelor Bruce Wayne. In the upcoming third season, the Dark Knight continues his relentless quest to rid Gotham City of its supervillains, but he's not alone. Robin joins the team, and the fabled Dynamic Duo is also occasionally joined by Batgirl. Harley Quinn, Black Mask, Killer Moth, the Everywhere Man and a brand-new Clayface join the rogues' gallery of villains, led by the Joker, Penguin and Riddler, who ceaselessly torment Batman and Gotham City. THE BATMAN is based upon the DC Comics characters and is executive produced by Sander Schwartz and Alan Burnett for Warner Bros. Animation. Duane Capizzi and Mike Goguen serve as supervising producers, and Linda Steiner and Jeff Matsuda are producers.
update > april 23 >> 2006 |
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Teen Titans Got Game... Cards
Attention all Teen Titans fans! Show off your fan spirit by collecting all the Teen Titans game cards. The cards showcase your favorite characters in cool fighting poses and hilarious animated faces.
Bandai America’s Teen Titans toys give you a surprise in each package! Every single toy comes with one free card, and three come with the Battle Communicator LCD Game as a bonus! By using the game cards with your Battle Communicator, you can increase your power and interactivity. Each represents a Titan, villain, weapon or vehicle and has a secret code that can be revealed with the Communicator to help to fight off your opponents.
There are a total of 34 cards to collect. Here’s a quick preview of some of the cards that you can find at your local retailer: |
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update > april 23 >> 2006 |
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Video Game Delay: Nothing to do with the production end
A reliable source was kind enough to check out the progress of the highly-anticipated yet mysteriously delayed TEEN TITANS video game on behalf of anxious fans. Here's what he had to say: "Okay, fans, I just heard from a friend who worked on the production side of things for the Titans video game. I'm told that they (the studio) finished their work a while back and that the delay seems to be on the publishing or distribution end. Even their producer didn't know what the hold up is, but their guess is that the [powers] that be may be waiting to release the game to coincide with other TT products. Or, my guess is that they're holding out for an event like the movie airing on CN or possibly even the San Diego Comicon where a lot of companies like to unveil/debut stuff. So, there you have it. Or not. And at last, we have (sort of) a reason for the delay."
Stay tuned for updates and more as we hear them!
update > april 17 >> 2006 |
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Bid on Cartoon Network Art for a Good Cause
From Character Designer Derrick Wyatt's blog: "Cartoon Network Studios is hosting a silent art auction to benefit Fyn Stec, a four and a half year old boy who has been diagnosed with a form of liver cancer. The proceeds of the auction will help Fyn's parents with the costs of the medical care. For information on how to bid online, or in person, click the link. Online bidding starts Monday, the 17th, and there are tons of great artist who have donated artwork for the cause."
Look for Derrick's Beast Boy pic, which he donated for bidding!
update > april 10 >> 2006 |
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Teen Titans Video Game Delayed... Again!?
Looks like more bad news for fans who are anxiously awaiting the release of the TEEN TITANS video game for the GameCube, XBOX, and Playstation 2 consoles. According to EB Games, the game's release date has been pushed back to July 3, 2006.
This newest development is the latest in a series of frustrating delays for the video game. Earlier postponements have had the game set to hit stores on February 14, then April 4th, and then on May 1st. The Teen Titans Video Game official website still bills the game as an "exciting February release"... and the site is devoid of any explanation for (or mention of) the delays. We'll do our best to keep you updated, but TITANS fans might need to be ready to settle in for the long haul.
update > march 20 >> 2006 |
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Video Game Update AND Full Character Listing
The latest issue of "Tips & Tricks" magazine featured a substantial article on the upcoming TEEN TITANS video game. A preview page from the article can be found at the magazine's homepage under the "Strategy Guides" section for March 2006.
The feature included character descriptions, gameplay tips, attack combos, complete walkthroughs, and more! Vidiot of the Titans Tower forums was even kind enough to transcribe the entire character list for the much-anticipated Tournament of Heroes mode, in which players can choose from dozens of unlockable characters for a free-for-all fight to the finish! Thanks!
The list of characters appears below, along with their descriptions as given by the magazine, in the format Name [Affiliation]: Description
Robin [Hero]: Acrobatic melee fighter
Cyborg [Hero]: Part-robot with enormous strength
Raven [Hero]: Fights with ranged telekinesis attacks
Starfire [Hero]: Powerful ranged beam attacks
Beast Boy [Hero]: Teen Titan capable of shape-shifting into animals
Hive Soldier [Henchman]: Works for the Hive Academy, a school for supervillains
Bunnyguard [Henchman]: Mumbo Jumbo's bodyguard
Slade Minion [Henchman]: Generic foot soldier in the employ of Slade
Blocker [Henchman]: Robotic fighting machine
Tempest [Henchman]: Robotic fighting machine
Plasmus Kid [Henchman]: A fighting blob monster
Mammoth [Villain]: Uses his great strength to defeat his enemies
Jinx [Villain]: Jinx's powers of bad luck are translated into powerful energy attacks
Gizmo [Villain]: Attacks with mechanical contraptions of his own design
Mumbo Jumbo [Villain]: A diabolical magician
Plasmus [Villain]: Blob monster army leader encountered during story mode
Cinderblock [Villain]: Made of concrete and stone, strongest character in the game
Slade [Villain]: Arch-enemy to the Teen titans, clever fighter
Apprentice [Hero]: An alternate version of Robin
Cyclone [Hero]: An alternate version of Cyborg
Red Raven [Hero]: An alternate version of Raven
White Raven [Hero]: An alternate version of Raven
Blackfire [Villain]: Starfire's sister; plays exactly like Starfire
Mega Meaty Meat Beast Boy [Henchman]: An alternate version of Beast Boy
Clown Beast Boy [Hero]: An alternate version of Beast Boy
Red X [Villain]: Robin's alter-ego come to life
Fang [Villain]: Plays the same as Gizmo in his mecha-spider
Hotspot [Hero]: Uses powers of flame to attack
Wildebeest [Hero]: Powerful man-beast
Terra [Hero]: Geomancy powers let her attack with rock projectiles and landslides
Speedy [Hero]: Attacks with bow and arrow
Bumble Bee [Hero]: Uses powerful twin lasers
Dr. Light [Villain]: Uses the power of light to attack
Mad Mod [Villain]: Wears an exoskeleton designed after the London Royal Guard
Control Freak [Villain]: Attacks with a variety of sci-fi gadgets
Trigon [Villain]: Raven's demon father fights with flame attacks and powerful punches
The magazine is available now-- the game itself, however, has been delayed until May 1st according to GameStop.com . So pick up your issue of "Tips & Tricks" today and start getting your thumbs into gear!
update > march 4 >> 2006 |
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Party With the Teen Titans
A lot of people have asked about Teen Titans party items like invites, plates, cups, loot bags ... and now we have them! Check out Teen Titans Party Items
update > march 1 >> 2006 |
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Teen Titans: Tokyo Plot Revealed
At the Cartoon Network Upfront event held today in New York, Cartoon Network announced its programming line-up for 2006.
Three original movies based on original series, Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, Codename: Kids Next Door and Teen Titans will also air this year. Cartoon Network announced plans to produce 12 more animated movies.
Teen Titans Tokyo: America’s coolest heroes head to Japan in their first animated movie, Teen Titans Tokyo, airing in late fall. When a high-tech ninja attacks Titans Tower, Robin, Starfire, Cyborg, Raven and Beast Boy spring into action. Robin finds out that the ninja was sent by a mysterious and menacing Japanese criminal known as Brushogun, and the Teen Titans travel to Tokyo to track the villain down.
update >> february 21 >> 2006 |
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Teen Titans Go New York
The New York ComiCon is this weekend and the Teen Titans Go team is there! J Torres, Mike Norton and Todd Nauck will be signing in the DC Comics area at these times:
Friday : 6:30-7:30
Saturday: 5:30-6:30
Sunday: 1:00-2:00
Stop by to say hello!
update >> february 14 >> 2006 |
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Toy Fair 2006 Reveals Titans Toys
Superherotimes.com has pictures from Toy Fair 2006! Bandai has lots of new Titans toys - check 'em out on this page! Doom Patrol, Skeleton Slade, and more!
update >> february 8 >> 2006 |
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Toyfare #104 on "Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo"
Here's what Toyfare said about the upcoming Direct-To-Video "Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo": The tentatively titled "Teen Titans Tokyo" DVD (which has no release date set) marks the first time producers have developed a full-length, original animated movie based on the series. "Something happens in our city, the Titans get involved in a mystery, and they follow a lead to Tokyo, " [Glen] Murakami explains. "I think it's a good standalone storyline. A little bit of it focuses on Robin and Starfire - you'll see their relationship develop." There's no word on whether J-Pop theme song starlets Puffy AmiYumi will contribute more music to the movie, but Greg [Beast Boy] Cipes promises, "I do sing karaoke."
update >> february 8 >> 2006 |
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Toyfare #104 features Episode Guide
Toyfare #104 hits stands today and features a Teen Titans Episode Guide!
TEEN TITANS EPISODE GUIDE: It’s every episode of Teen Titans ever, with story descriptions, character appearances and behind-the-scenes director/writer/actor commentary for them all! Plus, info about the upcoming Teen Titans DVD!
update >> february 7 >> 2006 |
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Teen Titans: Complete SECOND Season Coming on DVD
Toon Zone's World's Finest Site has reported some new on Teen Titans: The Complete Second Season on DVD: "To tie into today's releases of Teen Titans: Season 1 and The Batman: Season 1, WHV has revealed to The World's Finest the release date for the next season collections for these popular animated series. According to WHV, Teen Titans: The Complete Second Season and The Batman: The Complete Second Season will hit shelves simultaneously on September 19th, 2006. For those hesitating to pick up these first season collections, do not worry. WHV will be releasing more season collections of The Batman and Teen Titans!"
It makes complete sense; Warner Bros. seems to space releases every six months for season sets; At this rate, all five seasons will be available on DVD in 2 years!
update >> february 3 >> 2006 |
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Cyborg on Smallville February 16th
Comics Continuum reports on Cyborg's appearance on an upcoming episode of Smallville. Here's how the network describes the episode, which will air on The WB on Thursday, Feb. 16: "A sympathetic doctor releases a half-human/half-machine subject named Victor who was being held captive and experimented on by LuthorCorp. While making his escape, Victor is struck by Lana's (Kristin Kreuk) car. After watching him walk away without a scratch, Lana calls Clark (Tom Welling) to investigate. Clark befriends Victor and promises to help him find his girlfriend, but Lex (Michael Rosenbaum) traps Victor and takes him back to LuthorCorp."
"Lee Thompson Young, who is playing Victor Stone, is a terrific actor and we're very excited about it," Smallville executive producer Al Gough told The Continuum. Gough said that Cyborg will be facing the same types of issues he did in the Teen Titans comics and animated series. "Victor Stone is a high-school football star who has a full ride to USC, but then he's in a terrible car accident," Gough said. "In our version, LuthorCorp takes him on as a project and sort of builds the limbs and the artificial intelligence that goes into that. For the full article, click here.
update >> february 2 >> 2006 |
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Teen Titans: The Complete First Season DVD - EASTER EGGS
titan_collector is a retailer who has apparently checked out his early samples of the season one DVD and given us this awesome heads-up:
DISC 2 only. (disc 1: is full, no secrets)
secret #1: HIGHLIGHT "FINDING THEIR VOICES"
=> What is the coolest Teen Titan gadget? interview video
secret #2: HIGHLIGHT "COMIC CREATIONS"
=> What is your FAV Beastboy transformation? interview video
secret #3: HIGHLIGHT "SNEAK PEEK AT PUFFY AMIYUMI"
=> Who is the coolest villian? interview video
secret #4: HIGHLIGHT "PUFFY AMIYUMI MUSIC VIDEO"
=> a thank-you from the creators & voices !
secret #5: HIGHLIGHT "TOON TOPIA THE HIROS"
=> hidden music video of MAD MOD sung by STARFIRE's voice!!!!
secret #6: HIGHLIGHT "trailers"
=> creator's fun play on the series. Artwork drawings are shown.
Thanks to Matt Helms for tracking down this info! As always, you can help support this site by ordering the DVD through the link on the right. It also offers a great saving - the entire season for only $13.99! Plus a FREE Shipping option! Season One hits shelves Feb. 7th!
update >> february 1 >> 2006 |
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Nightwing Cameo on JLU
Nightwing makes a VERY brief cameo in the upcoming JLU episode, "Grudge Match." Here's how the network describes the episode: Roulette starts Metabrawl again, this time with an all-female fight card made up of Justice Leaguers. Check out the images here:
The episode has only aired in the UK, and is not yet scheduled to air in the United States. Thanks to Matt Helms for reporting this news!
update >> january 29 >> 2006 |
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Paul Dini Comments on JLU and Teen Titans
Paul Dini recently commented on JLU and Teen Titans on his livejournal: "I did an on camera interview with Bruce, David (Jimmy Olsen) Kaufman, Glen Murakami and Alan Burnett last night for the next (and last) SUPERMAN DVD set. Afterwards we went to dinner where Glen confirmed the end of TITANS, and Bruce said pretty much the same about JLU. There has been some talk about the JLU episodes airing earlier in the states, but that was still being debated at Cartoon Network. I forgot to ask Bruce how my Supergirl episode came out. Maybe I can get a preview if I'm at WB any time soon."
"I had heard people were getting more territorial with certain DC characters (no more Joker in JLU, for instance) but I didn't know the details. I knew two years ago when I left, that as heroes (and their villains) got snapped up in live movie options, it tended limited their appearances elsewhere."
update >> january 23 >> 2006 |
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Speedy Appears on Upcoming JLU
Speedy makes an animated appearance in the upcoming JLU episode, Patriot Act, as one of the Seven Soldiers of Victory! Comic book fans will recall that Speedy was a member of that Golden Age team of superheroes.
Here's how Cartoon Network describes the episode: When an out of control super soldier threatens Metropolis, Green Arrow leads seven non-powered Justice Leaguers, including Crimson Avenger and Shining Knight, in a battle they can’t hope to win.
Speedy's animated look on JLU is essentially a more grown-up version of his Teen Titans design. For images, check out Toon Zone's Speedy Bio for JLU. The episode has only aired in the UK, and is not yet scheduled to air in the United States. An interesting note: The JLU Speedy is voiced by Mike Erwin, who provided Speedy's voice on Teen Titans. This adds to the Teen Titans/JLU synergy established by Michael Rosenbaum voicing Flash on JLU and Kid Flash on Teen Titans.
Could Teen Titans and JLU actually exist in the same continuity? The way I figure it, TEEN TITANS is actually a prequel to BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES. It takes place during Dick Grayson's high school years. And oh, it's told from Beast Boy's point-of-view, which accounts for the slightly skewed wackiness of the series.
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The Future of Teen Titans and JLU
Newsarama has published a very interesting article on WB Animation: "DOING THE LEAGUE JUSTICE: Timm & Tucker Talk About New Season…And Just What’s Up With WB Animation?" by Steve Fritz
Here's a segment from the article concerning the Teen Titans: "Here’s what I also know. When questioning both Warner Bros. and CN regarding the end of both the Teen Titans and the Justice League, both groups jumped on the defensive. CN, in particular, didn’t want me to think things were done with the Titans no matter what was being said. As proof they pointed out how the Titans had been moved to their new slot on the Miguzi afternoon block. As one of the channel’s most popular shows that does give me cause to pause."
"Personal speculation, supplemented by sources, makes me think we will be seeing more Titans and JL in some form or another. What will determine the future of the League will be the ratings of this upcoming season. As for everything else, I’ll be sitting back and waiting."
"On one final note, the Warners did tell me there is going to be a lot of announcements, in fact three sets of them, coming from them in the very near future. The first will be delivered during WonderCon this February 24-25. The second will be during the upfront sessions that will be held by Kids WB and CN on March 1. The last set will be around the middle of the March. "
But don't start throwing "Happy Blorthog" Parties yet! Keep in mind, much of the article is speculative; Also, I know for a fact that a few of the "development" projects Fritz talks about are in error. Also, Warner's could be referring to "Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo" DTV - which is a done deal and at the end of production.
The best thing EVERYONE can do is KEEP WRITING! Obviously, they are beginning to notice!
update >> january 14 >> 2006 |
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Episode Guide Updated with "Titans Together "
The episode guide has been updated with full episode notes and screenshots for the amazing "Titans Together"; Be sure to check out all the comic book references and record-number screen shots from ever-reliable John the Artist!
update >> january 12 >> 2006 |
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The More Things Change...
The upcoming episode, THINGS CHANGE, is the last Teen Titans episode of season five - and most likely the final episode of the Teen Titans series. After the final battle with the Brotherhood of Evil, what lies ahead for our favorite Titans characters?
Well, here's how the network describes the episode: “The Teen Titans are finally back home. But a walk through the city reveals that things are no longer as they remembered. And while Beast Boy wants everything to be just like it was in the past, he has to face the fact that in life things change.”
THINGS CHANGE is written by Story Editor Amy Wolfram. Expect the episode to contain a few small surprises. Amy revealed, "The way that I wrote that press blurb was very specific. It was written fairly vague, on purpose, because that will probably be our last episode. And it’s a wonderful, different way to end a season rather than doing a two-part fight."
Producer David Slack added, "Yes, that’s a nice little coda. Or, I should say, a nice big coda. Glen [Murakami] was talking about that episode back in season three. And ultimately, I think we couldn’t have found a better spot for it in the run of the series."
And Amy had some final thoughts on the season five closer, " It’s a nice way to remind us of who our characters are. I don’t know that’s it’s necessarily an end, a beginning or a middle. But it shows the characters, after having traveled a whole season, finally returning home. So it’s a nice way to go."
Look for THING CHANGE to air Monday, at a special time [4:00pm EST], on Cartoon Network.
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Titans Together!
In CALLING ALL TITANS and TITANS TOGETHER, there’s a lot of characters converging and battling; So is it challenging to write episodes like that and balance all the characters? Amy Wolfram, writer of CALLING ALL TITANS, as well as Story Editor, was quick to answer with a resounding, "Yes!"
Amy added, "For part one, CALLING ALL TITANS, that was definitely a challenge to have 54 characters fighting each other – and to have it build in a way that’s satisfying. So we used a trick from that old shampoo commercial, ‘so she told two friends, and he told two friends, and so on…’ So it’s constantly building exponentially, which I think was really cool."
So how were each of the face-offs created? Amy revealed, "The mixing and matching [of the characters] from my scenes came a lot from the board artists; They’d say, 'Wouldn’t it be cool if…' So I would say, 'Yeah. Let’s go for it.'"
Story Editor Rob Hoegee shared some of the process in creating the elaborate character-shuffling: "When we were doing the season finale episodes, you should have seen us. We got the big conference room here at the studio, which has a table that’s like 25 feet long. And the table was full of note cards - and had the artists draw a little picture of the character on each note card. So were literally mapped out where each character was at what point and what they were doing. It was really quite daunting."
The conclusion of the ambitious storyline airs Saturday in TITANS TOGETHER, written by Rob Hoegee. Here's how the network describes the episode: All seems lost for young heroes across the globe: they have been spread far and wide, their lines of communication have been severed, and one by one, the Brotherhood of Evil takes them down. But as The Brain claims his victory is assured, one brave hero manages to slip thorough the Brotherhood of Evil's grasp.
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Episode Guide Updated with "Calling All Titans"
The episode guide has been updated with full episode notes and screenshots for "Calling All Titans "; Be sure to check out all the comic book references and record-number screen shots from ever-reliable John the Artist!
update >> january 10 >> 2006 |
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New Teen Titans Avatars Added
Customize your Message Board experience! New Teen Titans Avatars are here! Below is just a sampling.... there is much much more on the Teen Titans Avatar Page.
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update >> january 9 >> 2006 |
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The Challenge of Jericho
Comic book hero Jericho just made his animated debut in CALLING ALL TITANS. Jericho seems to be problematic to adapt for the purposes of the show – he’s mute, uses sign language, his power is to possess people… and he’s Slade’s son. Many of those elements appear challenging to translate well; Was Jericho a challenge?
Story Editor Rob Hoegee kindly provided some answers: “There was a great deal of discussion about Jericho and how we might be able to use him – and whether he was worthy of an episode. Everyone agrees he’s an interesting character – but it would be difficult to focus a whole episode on him. Since Jericho uses sign language, there were concerns that wouldn’t animate well. We wanted to do justice to the character, but it just didn’t work out to center a whole episode around him. But we do see Jericho. And he does play a big part in wrapping the season up.”
Look for Jericho – and many more Titans – in TITANS TOGETHER, airing this Saturday!
update >> january 8 >> 2006 |
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Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo
A few months ago, titanstower.com reported the title of the upcoming Teen Titans Direct-To-Video upcoming movie: Teen Titans: Tokyo. It appears there's been a title change, according to insiders. The new title is Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo. Look for more news on this project soon!
update >> january 6 >> 2006 |
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"Calling All Titans" Episode Details
This Saturday, Cartoon Network airs the third-to-last Teen Titans episode. "Calling All Titans." Here's how the network describes the episode: The final game has begun. While the Titans are spread out throughout the globe on one last mission, Brotherhood mastermind the Brain makes his move. Robin has a strategy of his own, but as ALL the villains begin taking down ALL the superheroes ALL at once, will it be enough to save his friends?
Look for a bunch of surprises, including cameos from new and old Titans alike! Characters like The Brain, Monsieur Mallah, Argent, Bushido, Pantha, Kole, Gnarrk, Hive Five, Titans East, Madame Rouge Lightning, Overload, Thunder, Steamroller, Instigator, Atlas, Kardiak, Psimon, Kyd Wykkyd all make appearances. Also look for a sly reference to a locale from the 1960's era Teen Titans.
Comic book fans: Look for the animated debuts of Titans favorites like Argent, Bushido and Pantha - possibly more. "Calling All Titans" is written by Amy Wolfram. Also, take a look below at some new model sheets - including Bushido! Click on the image to enlarge.
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update >> january 2 >> 2006 |
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Season Five Schedule Update AGAIN!
I think Larry The Titan is running the Cartoon Network schedule. Yup, it's changed yet again! The remaining season five episodes will air of the following days:
Saturday, Jan. 7th: "Calling All Titans"
Saturday, Jan. 14th: "Titans Together"
Monday, Jan. 16th: "Things Change" at a special time
update >> january 2 >> 2006 |
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DVD Sneak Peek
Comics Continuum reports some news on the upcoming Teen Titans DVD release: "Warner Home Video has provided The Continuum with a preview of Teen Titans: The Complete First Season, a two-disc DVD set that will arrive in stores on Feb. 7.The "Finding Their Voices" featurette spotlights the cast of the show, along with producer David Slack and voice director Andrea Romano. The cast members talk about how they arrived at the voices for their chraacters, and Slack reveals that those choices also influenced the writing of the show. "
Click here for screen images from the DVD!
As always, you can help support this site by ordering the DVD through the link on the right. It also offers a great saving - the entire season for only $13.99! Plus a FREE Shipping option!
update >> december 24 >> 2005 |
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Cyborg Actor in Smallville
Comics Continuum reports that Lee Thompson Young is playing Cyborg in an upcoming episode of The WB's Smallville: "Young, 21, starred for three seasons in Disney Channel's The Famous Jett Jackson. He also appeared in the film Friday Night Lights and will be in the upcoming series South Beach. His other TV guest spots include Jake 2.0 and The Guardian and he has provided voice roles for The Proud Family and Xiaolin Showdown. The "Cyborg" episode of Smallville will likely air during the February sweeps. "
Click here for an image of Young.
update >> december 22 >> 2005 |
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Episode Guide Updated with "Go"
The episode guide has been updated with full episode notes and screenshots for "Go"; Be sure to check out all the comic book references and inside jokes!
update >> december 21 >> 2005 |
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Comic Book Creators Get Animated
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Most people noticed the appearance of Teen Titans artist, George Pérez, in the episode GO! But that wasn't his first animated appearance in the series. Look back to season five's episode, HIDE AND SEEK, where Raven secures safe haven for three super-powered Tyke Titans. Do the three monks look familiar?
The three monks are animated versions of three Teen Titans comic book creators: The man with the glasses and white hair is classic Teen Titans artist Nick Cardy ; The man with the grey goatee is New Teen Titans artist and co-creator George Pérez; And the thin man with glasses in New Teen Titans writer and co-creator, Marv Wolfman. Click on the image to enlarge.
update >> december 21 >> 2005 |
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Extras! Extras! For Teen Titans DVD Set
A Press Release from Warner Bros. reveals more about Teen Titans - The Complete 1st Season DVD set: Warner Home Video will release Teen Titans - The Complete First Season, the very popular Cartoon Network Series. The Teen Titans compose an elite group of five heroes Robin, Starfire, Raven, Cyborg and Beast Boy that unlike their Super Hero predecessors, have no secret identities under which to disguise themselves. The Titans, who live in Titans Tower, have banded together to combat their arch nemesis, Slade, and his evil minions. The DVD contains all 13 episodes of the first season on 2 discs with DVD extras including:
* Featurettes: Finding Their Voices [8:13], Comic Creations [21:52], Puffy Ami Yumi music video [4:00] , Sneak Peak at Hi Hi Puffy Ami Yumi [0:37] , Puffy Ami Yumi interview/featurette [13:03],Toon Topia—The Hiro’s Episodes 1 & 2
* Challenges: Easter Eggs: What Is Your Favorite Beast Boy Transformations [TRT: 00:40], Who is The Coolest Villain [0:24],What is The Coolest Teen Titans Gadget [0:25],Jokesters [0:35],Mad Mod World Music Video [2:54], Teen Titans Thank You [0:24]
"We at Warner Home Video are pleased to be releasing this incredible collection of superhero series simultaneously" said Dorinda Marticorena, WHV Vice President, Kids and Sports Marketing. "With countless video games, television series and films named after them, it is no wonder that Batman and the Teen Titans are at the height of their popularity. What better way to ring in the New Year than adding these terrific titles to your DC Comics Kids Super Hero collection."
Street Date: February 7, 2006
update >> december 20 >> 2005 |
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Wolfman and Pérez Get Animated
From the website of Marv Wolfman, co-creator of the New Teen Titans: "Although writer/story-editor/Producer David Slack told me it was coming up awhile back, by the time yesterday's Teen Titans episode, "Go!" came out I completely forgot that George Pérez and I made a little cameo in it. During one of the early battles btween Robin and Starfire they pan up to a rooftop and two of the people there are George and me. George is the huge bearded guy in the Hawaiian shirt (George in real life is NOT that Samoan looking) and I'm the skinny guy next to him. (In real life I am anything but anorexic)."
update >> december 16 >> 2005 |
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David Slack on Delivering "Go"
The upcoming episode, "Go," is an origin story written by series Producer/Writer, David Slack. At one point, it seemed like such an episode would never get made. So is there any pressure in delivering such a highly anticipated episode?
"Um... Ye-ah!," David answered, with mock-emphasis. "Always. You never want to write anything bad. But there's always pressure. For this one, I guess tremendous pressure. It actually became a little complicated to write. But I couldn't have picked a more fitting story for my final script on the series. Because it was really fun to do, and truly challenging to write. Usually in a standard episode, you would have an A plot with the villain, a B plot that's emotional and a C plot 'runner.' But for this one to work properly, I had to have 5 plots - one for each of the Titans. So however simplified, there had to be a little arc for each character - because that's how the story had to work. So it was a lot to fit into a half hour. But I was really pleased with the way that one came out. I think there's some cool stuff in there and I hope people enjoy it."
Story Editor Rob Hoegee assures us all, "I think it really turned out great."
Look for "Go!" this Saturday, December 17th.
update >> december 16 >> 2005 |
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Season Five Schedule Update
A source close to production of Teen Titans has provided titanstower.com with some updated scheduling information. The remaining season five episodes will air of the following days:
Saturday, Jan. 16th: "Calling All Titans" [repeat on Jan. 21st]
Saturday, Jan. 28th: "Titans Together"
Saturday, Feb. 4th: "Things Change"
update >> december 15 >> 2005 |
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Raven & Beast Boy Shippers
Ever since the episode, NEVERMORE, fans of the animated series have looked for hints of a Raven/Beast Boy romantic pairing. Although it looks unlikely in the animated series, the comic book is a whole 'nother story. DC's Teen Titans seems to be exploring the Beast Boy/Raven romance. Krystal Method from the Geoff Johns Message Board has scanned in a page from the just-released Teen Titans #30. Raven & Beast Boy shippers, hold your breathe and click here.
update >> december 14 >> 2005 |
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Episode Guide & Character Page Updated
The episode guide has been updated with full episode notes and screenshots for "Revved Up"! Be sure to check out the character page for new info on Red X, Ding Dong Daddy, Kid Flash, Jinx and Kyd Wykkyd!
update >> december 14 >> 2005 |
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Season Five Wraps Up in January
Comics Continuum has reported that the final season five episodes will be airing in January:
Saturday, Jan. 7: "Calling All Titans"
Saturday, Jan. 14: "Titans Together"
Saturday, Jan. 21: "Things Change"
update >> december 13 >> 2005 |
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Teen Titans Are "Go"!
The Teen Titans airs its newest episode, entitled "Go." this Saturday, December 17th. Here's how the network describes this episode: " How did ROBIN meet STARFIRE? What was BEAST BOY's first joke? Why did CYBORG build his Sonic Cannon? When did RAVEN first call the Titans her friends? Return to the very beginning and see how it all started – from the word "GO!"
The episode is written by Writer-Producer David Slack. Having just finished writing the direct-to-video "Teen Titans: Tokyo," this is David's only script in season five.
When the series first began the animated staff steered away from an origin story. So what made them go back and do in now? I asked David that very question! Here's his answer: "After I finished writing the Direct-To-Video, there was one episode slot left in season five. [Story Editors] Rob [Hoegee] and Amy [Wolfram] were kind enough to let me come in and write that episode. We originally thought the finale for season five was going to be in three parts - but it ended up being two. So we had this set-up episode - and then decided we didn't need it. It was eventually Rob who sold us on the fact, "We should do this now." We never wanted to do it just to do it. But as Rob mentioned, this really felt right within the arc. We expanded the group of Titans and the connections between them; This new generation of heroes is being threatened. So it seemed like the perfect time to look back on how it all started."
Rob Hoegee added, "Another thing was this: All season long we slowly were pulling our characters apart. So it made total sense to have an episode where it shows them all coming together for the first time."
Look for more on "Go" later this week!
update >> december 12 >> 2005 |
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Robin Joins "The Batman" in Season Four
Legions of Gotham has reported that Robin will be introduced in the fourth season of "The Batman." Matt from Legion of Gothams reports: "I've heard from a few reputable sources now that since we're getting a season four, and since Titans was indeed cancelled....thats right....we WILL be seeing a new version of the boy wonder....ROBIN!"
titanstower.com has confirmed with a reliable source that the news is indeed true. Designs on Robin have already commenced. It certainly sheds some more light on the decision to end production on Teen Titans. But that doesn't mean we should stop trying to Save Season Six!
update >> december 11 >> 2005 |
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Preview "Go"
John the Artist does it again! He's already got screen caps for the long-awaited origin episode, "Go", which airs this Saturday. Look for more on "Go" this week at titanstower.com!
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Cyborg Heading For Smallville
The excellent http://www.kryptonsite.com reports a Teen Titan will be heading for Smallville: "The fifteenth episode of Smallville's fifth season will feature a guest appearance by a popular member of DC Comics' Teen Titans. The hero in question this time around is Cyborg, a character who rose to popularity in the classic Marv Wolfman/George Perez New Teen Titans comics who also is features on the Cartoon Network's Teen Titans animated series. The title of the episode is, of course, "Cyborg.""
More details from titanstower.com as they develop!
update >> december 8 >> 2005 |
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Teen Titans Start Their Engines For "Revved Up"
The Teen Titans upcoming episode, REVVED UP, airs this Saturday. The episode is written by John Espisito ["Revolution"]. This adventure features the extremely obscure Teen Titans villain, Ding Dong Daddy - as well as the return of Red X.
Story Editor Rob Hoegee spilled some details about this episode: "We had always talked about doing a "Wacky Races" episode. I think long before we even decided to put Ding Dong Daddy in it. We wanted to do that type of "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" meets "Cannonball Run" meets "Wacky Races" meets "Teen Titans." So as we looked at that story, it seemed like the perfect excuse to use Ding Dong Daddy - who is quite an obscure villain in the comics. And we actually got David Johansen - otherwise known as Buster Poindexter - also former the singer of the New York Dolls - to do the voice for him. That was a great surprise. He really brings that character to life. John Espisito - who wrote REVOLUTION - was the writer on that one. And he did a great job."
And what about the return of Red X in REVVED UP? Rob was more tight-lipped about the mysterious character's reappearance. " He does make a brief appearance," Rob noted. "I hope the fans are satisfied with his brief appearance in this one. That's all I can say right now.”
Here's how the network describes the episode: " Robin's most prized possession is stolen by the hip hot-rodder DING DONG DADDY, and to get it back they're going to have to beat him in a cross-country ROAD RACE. But with Ding Dong Daddy making the rules and a few unexpected rivals joining in the competition, it's anyone's guess who will cross the finish line first! "
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Obscure Ding Dong Daddy Gets Animated
Ding Dong Daddy makes his animated debut in the upcoming episode, "Revved Up." Ding Dong Daddy had exactly one appearance in TEEN TITANS #3 [1966]. The President's Commission on Education asked the Teen Titans to help deal with the problem of High School dropouts. In the town of Harrison, the young heroes discovered dropouts being hired by Ding-Dong Daddy Dowd, proprietor of a custom hot-rod and bike shop. Uncovering evidence that Dowd's operation was a front for criminals, the Titans went undercover as would-be drop-outs and exposed his schemes, and persuaded his teenage employees to return to school.
For more on Ding Dong Daddy, visit his page at titanstower.com.
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Bandai Announces Titans Toys For Spring 2006
Continuing to score major ratings among boys 2-11, the Teen Titans are back for a fifth season of pizza, teamwork and “boo-yahs!” Beginning January, young fans and adult collectors alike will flip over the dynamic packaging, products and play patterns. Bandai’s lineup features new 1.5” miniatures that also offer a unique game component; collectible 3.5” figures; deluxe 5-6” feature figures with various accessories and action stands; vehicles and role-play items. Also debuting is an LCD game that doubles as the Titans’ battle communicator and interacts with specially packed game cards that come in every single toy.
Check out Bandai's products announcements with images on this page!
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New Teen Titans Avatars Added
Customize your Message Board experience! New Teen Titans Avatars are here! Below is just a sampling.... there is much much more on the Teen Titans Avatar Page.
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Episode Guide Updated
The episode guide has been updated with full episode notes and screenshots for "Hide & Seek" and "Lightspeed"!
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Adam Beechen: Titans Toon to Robin
Adam Beechen - who has written Teen Titans episodes for Cartoon Network - is slated to write the Robin ongoing comic book series is 2006. Adam has written memorable episodes such as Mad Mod, Forces of Nature, Only Human and Haunted. His series credits also include The Batman, X-Men: Evolution, Jackie Chan Adventures, Hi Hi Puffy Amiyumi among many others.
newsarama.com writes: "we caught up with upcoming new Robin writer Adam Beechen, who along will penciler Karl Kerschl (Adventures of Superman) will make up the new ongoing series’ new regular creative team. [...] ”Tom was kind enough to let me pitch to him,” explained Beechen. “I wrote a story for that book, and then was given the assignment of writing Justice League Unlimited when that book started. Editor Eddie Berganza liked my work there, and we’d talk from time to time about my writing something for DC outside the “Johnny DC” titles. When Infinite Crisis came along, and so many books were getting 'fresh starts', Eddie very kindly suggested me to Dan DiDio for Robin. Eddie and I worked up a proposal, Dan dug it, and here we are!"
Read the full article here.
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Teen Titans - Back of Box Shows Titan-ic Extras For Season Set!
According to tvshowsondvd.com: "Warner announced a couple of weeks ago the Feb. 7th release of Teen Titans - The Complete 1st Season. As we mentioned at the time, all of these episodes have previously been released on DVD, so the news of a season set may not excite everybody. However, at the time we didn't know about all the extras that would be on board!"
- "Finding Their Voices" - The Secret Information Behind the Making of Teen Titans
- Toon Topia Bonus Cartoons - The Hiros Episodes 1 and 2
- Comic Creations - From Comic Book to Cartoon
- Puffy Ami Yumi Featurette - The Ultra-Hip Female Group Performs and Talks About Its Hit Teen Titans Theme Song
- Puffy Ami Yumi Music Video
- Sneak Peek at Hi Hi Puffy Ami Yumi TV Show
A few of those extras were on past DVD releases - but there are a couple of new extras as well. Including " Comic Creations " is a great move. Look for season one February 7, 2006!
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The Voice Behind Kid Flash
As previously reported here at titanstower.com, Michael Rosenbaum will provide the voice for Kid Flash. The creative team hinted at the San Diego Comic Con that Kid Flash's identity under the mask would be more obvious than the mystery surrounding Robin's identity. I recently caught up with Rob Hoegee, who wrote the episode, "Lightspeed", which features the debut of Kid Flash. I pointed out how the casting of Rosenbaum created some symmetry with the Wally West Flash from Justice League. "Interesting coincidence!," Rob chuckled.
"As we were thinking about the voice of Kid Flash," Rob continued, "we thought, if we're going to use Kid Flash, "Wouldn't it be great if we could get Michael to do the voice?" As luck would have it, he was available and we got him to do it!" So I guess it's pretty obvious who is behind that Kid Flash mask! Look for Kid Flash speeding in your television on the Saturday, December 3rd episode of Teen Titans!
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Behind the Scenes of Teen Titans Go!
jtorresonline.com - the website of Teen Titans Go! comic writer J Torres - gives a behind-the-scenes peek of the creation of the comic! Check out JTO forum: for the never-before-seen "switched" costume designs and color guides by Todd Nauck which were used in "Power Failure" (a.k.a. TEEN TITANS GO #24)...
Here's what Phillip Hayes of Paperback Reader recently said of TEEN TITANS GO DIGEST VOLUME 3: "...One of the best things about this book is the fact each story is self contained which is rare in comics these days... The characters are dead on thanks to J. Torres. You can tell he not only has fun writing this comic but he knows what he is doing. He makes you feel like these are the same Titans you watch on TV..." If you haven't checked out the comic, do yourself a favor!
Remember: Teen Titans Go! Books and subscriptions make GREAT holiday gifts. PLUS, you support this site with every purchase through amazon. Browse the books here: Teen Titans Go
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Sneak Peek Kid Flash!
The amazing John The Artist has dazzled once again with his screen-cappery. Check out some images direct from the upcoming episode, "Lightspeed." John has posted the here. Stay tooned for more on "Lightspeed" later this week!
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Kid Flash Offers New Perspective in "Lightspeed"
Kid Flash is slated to appear in the fifth season of Teen Titans in the upcoming episode, "Lightspeed". A founding member of the comic book super-team, many fans have been anxiously awaiting his animated appearance. The episode is written by Rob Hoegee. Rob recently offered up some hints on the nature of that episode: “Without getting into details, it’s an interesting perspective on a Teen Titans story. With emphasis on “Perspective.” Season five is in a lot of ways a departure from the way we did things previously. We’re at a point where we can take some chances and tell some different kinds of stories.”
Which Kid Flash will be featured in the episode? An insider reveals that unlike Robin, it should be "fairly obvious" who is under the mask this time! You can do your Kid Flash homework and visit the Kid Flash [Wally West] page and the Kid Flash II [Bart Allen] page to start your own theories.
Here's how the network describes the episode: "With Titans dispatched across the globe, members of the Hive Five figure they have it made. Unfortunately their city-wide crime spree is cut short when a new hero in town spoils the fun. Handing him over to the Brotherhood of Evil may score the Hive Five points, but actually catching this lightning-fast do-gooder is much harder than it seems." Lightspeed airs December 3rd. Look for more on this episode later this week!
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Cartoon Network Officially Passes On Season Six
Titanstower.com has gotten some bad news from the production staff of Teen Titans: It looks like Cartoon Network is officially passing on a sixth season of Teen Titans. Although this news seems discouraging, we all knew the prospects for another season looked grim.
But that doesn't mean our campaign should end. Actually, it should be accelerated. Chances are, the letters that have been sent so far may not have made an impact... Yet. Keep writing. Keep sending. Shows like Kim Possible and Family Guy have been brought back after their 'official' cancellations.
Don't let this news discourage you from writing. As a matter of fact, it's more important than ever to get those letters in! Titans Fans, Go! Save Season Six!
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Teen Titans: The Complete First Season Officially Announced
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Price: $19.98 SRP
Release date: February 7, 2006
Information:
Warner Bros. has made an official announcement concerning the release of Teen Titans: The Complete First Season DVD set. The set with contain two discs containing all 13 season one episodes. The set will be packaged in a more durable amaray case, rather than the much-hated snapper case. The packaging reflects the more recent packaged sets - such as "Batman: The Animated Series" and "Superman: The Animated Series."
No extras are listed yet. Stay tuned for more information on that.
Teen Titans: The Complete First Season
Announce Date: 11/16/05
Street Date: 2/7/06
Closed Captioning: Yes
MSRP: $19.98
Packaging Type: Amaray Case
Disc Configuration: 1) 9-Dual Layer 2) 9-Dual Layer
Run Time: 286
Subtitles:
English, Francais, Espanol
Aspect Ratio:
Original Aspect Ratio - 1.33, Standard [4:3 Transfer]
update >> november 17 >> 2005 |
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Save Season Six: Update
As of November 15th, a source very close to production of Teen Titans has alerted titanstower.com: The prospect of a sixth season of the popular series is looking very, very, very dim. So if anyone was inclined to start a letter writing campaign, it needs to be started yesterday!
I've created a brand new Save Season Six Page. Please link to it and feel free to use one of the banner links to the page I've provided. I also added a campaign letter - so people can sign and send very simply! The best bet is to start a letter writing campaign with individual heartfelt letters stating you would like the show to continue. MAKE SURE TO PUT "SAVE TEEN TITANS!" BIG AND BOLD ON THE OUTSIDE ENVELOPE!
I'm going to see if there is someone in programming we should contact directly. Keep the faith: Shows like Kim Possible have been saved by fan outrage at early cancellation. Spread the word and tell your friends. Titans Fans - Go!
Cartoon Network Official Mailing Address:
SAVE TEEN TITANS! [Big and Bold]
Cartoon Network
1050 Techwood Drive
Atlanta, GA 30318
update >> november 16 >> 2005 |
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Teen Titans DVD Season Sets Coming
The always-reliable tvshowsondvd.com has reported some Teen Titans dvd news: "The first six episodes were released on DVD in Sept. 2004, and the remaining seven from the first season were released on DVD this past April. If you already have both of these discs, then you own the complete first season, and so this news might not bowl you over. But for those of you who held off, or are just late to discovering the great fun of this terrific series, then you'll want to know that Warner Home Video is all set to release Teen Titans - The Complete 1st Season!"
Look for this to arrive in stores on February 7th. The cost will be $19.98 SRP for a single disc (possibly double-sided? We're not sure) that will contain all 13 episodes. It's a bummer to re-buy season one, but it's great that Warner Bros. FINALLY sees the market for season sets.
update >> november 15 >> 2005 |
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Teen Titans' Sixth Season Looks Unlikely
A source very close to production of Teen Titans has alerted titanstower.com: The prospect of a sixth season of the popular series is looking very, very, very dim. So if anyone was inclined to start a letter writing campaign, it needs to be started yesterday!
If you feel there are more Titans stories to be told, let Cartoon Network know how you feel. Snail mail is the most effective way. Scores of individual letters have the most impact; Petitions are generally worthless in networks' eyes. The best bet is to start a letter writing campaign with individual heartfelt letters stating you would like the show to continue.
Cartoon Network Official Mailing Address:
SAVE TEEN TITANS! [Big and Bold]
Cartoon Network
1050 Techwood Drive
Atlanta, GA 30318
Cartoon Network Feedback on the web
Spread the word and tell your friends. Titans Fans - Go!
update >> november 15 >> 2005 |
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Episode Guide Updated
The episode guide has been updated with full episode notes and screenshots for "Snowblind" and "Kole"!
update >> november 12 >> 2005 |
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Character Page Updated
Be sure to check out the character page for new info on Red Star, Kole, Gnarrk and Dr. Light!
update >> november 11 >> 2005 |
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"Hide And Seek " Episode Details
A new episode, "Hide And Seek ", premieres tonight on Cartoon Network's Miguzi. The same episode airs Saturday in its regular timeslot. Here's how the network describes the episode: With the other Teen Titans off fighting exciting battles with the Brotherhood of Evil, Raven is left with the worst task of all -- transporting three rambunctious future superheroes to safety. But this simple task turns into an adventure in babysitting as Raven and her young charges are chased through the Alps by the Brotherhood of Evil's Msr. Mallah.
The episode features the debut of three characters created specifically for the animated series: Timmy Tantrum, Teether and Melvin. This one's written by Amy Wolfram ["Terra", "Betrothed" and "Kole" among others]. Look for Simpsons' voice actor Russi Taylor [Martin Prince] as Timmy Tantrum/Melvin. Taylor is also the modern voice actor for Mickey Mouse.
update >> november 8 >> 2005 |
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9 Questions With Tara Strong
Tara Strong plays Raven, the mystical, gothic and slightly creepy hero. Freelance writer Kevin Gunn caught up with Tara for a quick Q&A session. Click here for the interview.
update >> november 3 >> 2005 |
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"Kole" Episode Details
A new episode, "Kole", airs this Saturday. Here's how the network describes the episode: While in the Arctic Circle, the Teen Titans once again take on Dr. Light. And when an accident sends the Titans through the ice, they discover a new exotic Underworld --and two new superheroes, Kole and her caveman sidekick Gnarrk.
This one's written by Amy Wolfram ["Terra", "Betrothed" and "Trust" among others]. Look for Dee Bradley Baker as Gnarrk and Rodger Bumpass as Dr. Light.
Kole and Gnarrk are both characters taken from the comic book series. A gentle Caveman out of his own time, Gnarrk first appeared in Teen Titans #33 [1971]. He bonded with the Titan Lilith Clay before his tragic death. Kole was introduced in New Teen Titans (second series) #9 [1985]. The gentle crystal spinner Kole Weathers gained powers as a product of her father's bizarre experiments. Kole was rescued by the Titans and grew close to Jericho before her untimely demise in the Crisis on Infinite Earths. Look for the NEWLY REVISED entries for Gnarrk and Kole here at titanstower.com - with even more info and images!
So how much will th characters borrow from their comic book counterparts? Writer Amy Wolfram offers some hints: "She has some similarities to her comic book version, but she has some new things, too. We have the great fortune of having a lot of great characters – Titans East and honorary Titans. We definitely have a lot of good ones we can use."
update >> november 1 >> 2005 |
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David Slack Upholding "Law & Order"
Former Teen Titans Story Editor/Producer David Slack makes his primetime television writing debut with a brand-new "Law & Order" episode this week. David's first episode of "Law & Order", entitled "Birthright", airs on NBC this Wednesday, November 2nd at 10pm Eastern and Pacific / 9pm Central and Mountain.
At the 2005 San Diego ComiCon, Producer Sam Register announced David would be writing for "Law & Order." One of the executives of "Law & Order" even knew David from his work on Teen Titans! But David Slack isn't quite done with the Titans yet; Look for a very special season five episode from David, as well as the upcoming direct-to-video feature, TEEN TITANS: TOKYO, which is just finishing production.
update >> october 25th >> 2005 |
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"Snowblind" Episode Details
A new episode, "Snowblind", airs this Saturday. Here's how the network describes the episode: "While battling a mysterious creature in the wilds of Siberia, Starfire is lost in a blinding snowstorm. A reclusive young soldier named Red Star comes to her aid and the two become fast friends. When Robin and the rest of the Titans arrive, they discover Red Star hides not only a tragic past, but a destructive secret."
Titanstower.com recently caught up with Rob Hoegee, who penned the episode featuring Red Star. Rob spilled some info: “I did read up a little about Red Star [in the comic books]. He’s coming up in an episode called SNOWBLIND. We wanted to create our own take on that character. Other than his name and his costume and a bit of his backstory, he is very much a new take on that character. But he is still from Russia, like in the comics.”
The episode is written by Rob Hoegee ["The End [part two]," "Employee of the Month"]. Red Star's voice is provided by Jason Marsden, who also played Billy Numerous. Also look for Ed O'Ross as the character, Raskov.
update >> october 25th >> 2005 |
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More Schedule Changes
More schedule shuffling at Cartoon Network! Here's the upcoming new episodes scheduled to air:
Saturday, October 29th: Snowblind
Saturday, November 5th: Kole
Saturday, November 12th: Hide & Seek
Saturday, November 19th: Lightspeed
update >> october 20th >> 2005 |
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Episode Guide & Character Page Updated
The episode guide has been updated with full episode notes and screenshots for "For Real"! Also, be sure to check out the character page for new info on Control Freak, Titans East and Andre Le Blanc!
update >> october 19th >> 2005 |
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Schedule Changes
There will be no new episode of Teen Titans for this Saturday, October 22nd. Instead, Cartoon Network will have a special programming event. "Snowblind" has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 29th at 8:00pm. The next new episode, "Kole", will air on a special night and time: Wednesday, November 2nd at 7:30pm.
update >> october 14th >> 2005 |
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Episode Details on "For Real"
A brand-new episode of Teen Titans airs this Saturday, "For Real " Here's how the network describes the episode: Control Freak returns to Titan Tower with “The Ultimate Titans Challenge”, a series of events designed specifically to challenge the Teen Titans. But what happens to Control Freak’s big plan when he finds himself facing not the “real” Titans – but the Titans East?
Internet Movie Database list the following credits:
"For Real" guest appearances:
Dee Bradley Baker - Silkie/Le Blanc
Mike Erwin - Speedy/Computer Geek
T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh - Bumblebee/Old Lady/Young Boy/Computer Geek (voice)
Alexander Polinsky - Control Freak/Computer Geek (voice)
Freddy Rodriguez - Mas y Menos (voice)
Wil Wheaton - Aqualad/Computer Geek (voice)
This episode is written by Melody Fox - who penned the popular episode, "Stranded," from season four. It features the return of Control Freak - and Titans East! It also features the animated debut of comic book villain, Le Blanc, a French jewel thief whose first and only appearance was way back in Teen Titans #18. Look for this episode to solidify the role of Titans East for season five!
update >> october 11th >> 2005 |
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Kid Flash First Look
Comics Continuum has provided a first look at Kid Flash! You can view the story here. As previously reported here at titanstower.com, Michael Rosenbaum will provide the voice for Kid Flash. The creative team hinted at the San Diego ComiCon that Kid Flash's identity under the mask would be more obvious than the mystery surrounding Robin's identity. Perhaps the largest clue is the actor providing the voice of Kid Flash: Michael Rosenbaum, who plays Flash [Wally West] on JUSTICE LEAGUE.
update >> october 10th >> 2005 |
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Episode Guide Updated!
Character Section Revised!
The episode guide and character section have been completely updated! Check out reviews, notes, screen caps and MORE for each episode! Also, the character section has new entries for Doom Patrol and the Brotherhood of Evil - with updates on Hotspot and Wildebeest! Check 'em out!
update >> october 6th >> 2005 |
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Episode Details on "Trust"
A brand-new epsiode of Teen Titans airs this Saturday, "Trust" Here's how the network describes the episode: The Brotherhood of Evil has begun its master plan to eliminate all of the young superheroes around the globe, starting with honorary Titans Wildebeest and Hotspot. This new threat brings Robin to Morocco. But with an unknown enemy, how can anyone know who to trust?
This episode is written by Amy Wolfram ["Sisters," Terra" and "TROQ"]. Hotspot and Wildebeest were uncredited in their previous episode, "Winner Take All." In this episode, Hotspot is voiced by Bumper Robinson and Wildebeest is voiced by Dee Bradley Baker. Also, look for a never-before-seen side of Hotspot in this episode!
update >> october 4th >> 2005 |
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ZiggyBucket's Teen Titans Studio Tour
Blog poster ZiggyBecket was lucky enough to have a tour of the WB Teen Titans studio! From his blog: "Wow, so where do I begin? Ok, I guess this is how things started. Obviously I'm a fan of the Teen Titans cartoon on Cartoon Network. So my friends and I decided to make Teen Titans costumes. I was Beast Boy (sorry, that web page is woefully out of date). Me and my friends wore them to San Diego Comic Con in 2004 and 2005. We were lucky enough to run into the cast and crew of the show!
Everyone was extremely nice to us and offered us a tour of the studio if we ever were in the area. A whole year later, I got up the courage to take them up on the offer and I went to the WB animation studio to have a look around."
Check out his studio tour - with pictures - at ZiggyBecket's blog.
update >> october 4th >> 2005 |
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Bring On The Brotherhood!
Saturday's episode - Homecoming Part 2" - featured an array of Titans adversaries as the Brotherhood of Evil! Thanks to John The Artist's expert screen-cappery, we've got the entire line-up for your viewing pleasure! Click on the image below to enlarge!
The Brotherhood of Evil villain line-up [from left to right]: Billy Numerous, Dr. Light, Mammoth, Gizmo, Jinx, Psimon [first appearance], Cinderblock, Red X, Adonis, Trident, Puppet King, Jonny Rancid, Mumbo, Professor Chang, Plasmus, Kid Wykyyd [Hive student], Angel [Hive student], Warp, Phobia [first appearance], Punk Rocket, Killer Moth, Kardiak, XL Terrestrial [Hive student], Billy Numerous, Kitarou, Atlas, Billy Numerous, Andre Le Blanc [first appearance], Control Freak, Wintergreen [Slade's butler], Instigator [Hive student], Hive Headmistress, [Unknown villain], Billy Numerous, Kitten, Fang, Mad Mod, Barbarian Witch, Steamroller, Malchior, Master of Games, Mother Mae Eye, Ding Dong Daddy [first appearance], Bob & The Source, Overload, See-More, Private Hive, Cheshire [first appearance].
update >> october 2 >> 2005 |
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"Fab Five" Original Titans Reunited... Briefly
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Any comic book Teen Titans fan can name the five original Titans - and they aren't Robin, Starfire, Raven, Beast Boy and Cyborg. The Titans first appeared in 1965, and a later flashback tale revealed their first adventure and core line-up: Robin, Aqualad, Speedy, Kid Flash and Wonder Girl. Comic fans have enjoyed the animated arrivals of Aqualad and Speedy since the show began. And word broke out that Kid Flash was slated for season five. But it looked like Wonder Girl would never make an appearance on the series. The creative team desperately wanted to use Wonder Girl - but due to legal and licensing reasons - she was not available for use.
But eagle-eyed viewers with freeze-frame will notice a special treat in Saturday's episode, HOMECOMING [part two]...
If you look carefully at the Brotherhood's viewscreens, there is an 'unidentified' black haired girl with a ponytail and yellow star earrings. This is Wonder Girl's first and only 'unofficial' appearance on the series. The viewscreens grouped the five founding Teen Titans together Robin, Speedy, Kid Flash, Speedy and Wonder Girl. It is the closest the series will ever get to the five of them appearing onscreen at the same time!
And here's another tidbit for fans of the Fab Five: the creative team hinted at the San Diego ComiCon that Kid Flash's identity under the mask would be more obvious than the mystery surrounding Robin's identity. Perhaps the largest clue is the actor providing the voice of Kid Flash: Michael Rosenbaum, who plays Flash [Wally West] on JUSTICE LEAGUE.
Check out all the Titans viewscreens, thanks to John The Artist [top to bottom, left to right]: Raven, Doom Patrol, Starfire, Cyborg, Beast Boy, Robin, Speedy, Kid Flash [first appearance], Aqualad, Wonder Girl [first and only 'unofficial' appearance], Mas Y Menos, Bumblebee, Hotspot, Wildebeest, Red Star [first appearance], Tramm, Lightning, Thunder, Killowat [first appearance], Jericho [first appearance], Bushido [first appearance], Herald [first appearance], Argent [first appearance] and Pantha [first appearance]. Click here to see large image.
update >> september 29 >> 2005 |
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Homecoming Part Two Preview
This Saturday, Cartoon Network airs part two of the season five premiere! Here's how the network describes the episode: "Homecoming Part 2": The Doom Patrol has been saved, but the sinister Brotherhood of Evil is still on the loose. It's just like old times for Beast Boy when he finds himself back on the team for one last mission - to stop the Brotherhood once and for all... no matter what the cost.
Look for this episode to feature the animated debuts of Madame Rouge and General Immortus - plus more on Beast Boy's past with the Doom Patrol! This one's written by Simon Racioppa and Richard Elliott ["Can I Keep Him?" and "Cyborg the Barbarian"]
update >> september 28 >> 2005 |
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Wizard Magazine #169: Murakami on Teen Titans' Fifth Season
The latest Wizard Magazine - hitting the stands on September 28th - features a one-page article by Ben Morse on the Teen Titans fifth season. Below are some article excerpts; Be on the lookout for Wizard Magazine #169 for the full article!
Teen Titans Unlimited: It's Guest Stars Galore as "Teen Titans" Hits The Ground Running For Its Fifth Season: When the animated Teen Titans kicks off its fifth season, their biggest concern won't be Slade or Trigon - it will be finding more guest rooms at Titans Tower. In what will be a season on the road for Robin, Starfire, Cyborg, Raven and Beast Boy, fans of the hit Cartoon Network show can expect return visits from old friends like Bumblebee and Thunder & Lightning, as well as the introduction of no less than nine characters based on characters from the comic books. It all begins with another celebrated DC Universe super team making their animated debut.
"The season begins with a two-part story introducing the Doom Patrol," said series producer Glen Murakami. "We'll learn more about Beast Boy's past from when he was a member of that team, and also meet the Doom Patrol's arch enemies, the Brotherhood of Evil, which sets up out next season arc."
[...] In the present, the Titans find themselves on a race around the world against the Brotherhood, who are trying to recruit teen superheroes for their own sinister purposes. "I always liked in the comics that the Teen Titans went from one adventure to the next," Murakami shared, "We've spent four seasons in the Tower; I wanted to get them on the road."
[...] "We've gotten a lot of demand for Jericho and I've always wanted to find a story for Gnarrk," noted Murakami. While these characters will be recognizable to longtime fans, as always, the animated versions will differ slightly from their print counterparts. "We enjoy putting out own spin on the characters from the comics," Murakami said. "A lot of these characters may not seem like standouts, but we find ways to make them cool and interesting."
update >> september 26th >> 2005 |
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New Teen Titans Avatars Added
Customize your Message Board experience! New Teen Titans Season Five Avatars are here! Below is just a sampling.... there is much much more on the Teen Titans Avatar Page.
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Rob Hoegee On Beast Boy Backstory
As previously reported, season five of Teen Titans will feature the animated debut of the Doom Patrol! This team of freaks and misfits served as Beast Boy’s adopted family until he later joined the Teen Titans.
Story Editor Rob Hoegee reveals a bit about delving into Beast Boy’s backstory: “Well, I think we decided as the series evolved… if there’s any time to get in origins and backstories, this would be the time. We know everyone now. And we do deal with Beast Boy’s past, his family and where he came from. But as an extension of him and his evolution as a person. It became a way to show him growing up. And it doesn’t overshadow everything else that’s going on [in season five]. “
The series is going with the original version of the Doom Patrol team. Rob reveals: “I think we wanted to keep the classic Silver Age DC Comic team. We didn’t necessarily go retro with them, but they may be a different style that what people are expecting them to be. Amy [Wolfram] and I looked at the old archives to get a sense of who they are. But Doom Patrol is only a small part of the overall season. But they really came to life once we got the voice actors in the studio. That really put the polish on them. We’re really happy with the way they came out. They ended up being a lot of fun. I think we were able to give them some depth and some nuances in terms of how they relate to our characters – especially Beast Boy.”
Look for more season five news as it develops! Season Five premieres this Saturday, September 24th!
update >> september 20th >> 2005 |
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Order Teen Titans:Fear Itself Season 2 Vol. 1
The third Teen Titans DVD is out today, September 20th: "Teen Titans - Season 2, Volume 1: Fear Itself is coming later this year from Warner Home Video. Running at 132 minutes, it should contain the first 6 episodes of the second season ("How Long Is Forever?", "Every Dog Has His Day", "Terra", "Only Human", "Fear Itself", and "Date With Destiny"). Additionally you will see extras that include the "Inside Titans Tower" featurette."
Cost for all of this is $19.97 SRP (the "MAP", or minimum advertised price, is $14.95), and it will be available to buy on September 20th.
You can pre-order through amazon.com on the link to the right - at a super-discount price PLUS get FREE super-saver shipping. Every order helps keep this site running! Thanks!
update >> september 19th >> 2005 |
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Cartoon Network Offers Online Peek of "Homecoming"
Season Five premieres this Saturday, September 24th! Cartoon Network has provided an online video peek at the episode. Check out the link to see it for yourself. Look for more on "Homecoming" later this week!
update >> september 14th >> 2005 |
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Episodes Descriptions for All of Season Five
Cartoon Network has provided titanstower.com with the episode loglines for all of season five. Looks like we are in for a fantastic season!
Homecoming Part 1: When Beast Boy's former team THE DOOM PATROL is in trouble, the Titans must embark on a daring mission to save them. Beast Boy explains that this can only mean one thing: the Doom Patrol's greatest foes are back. THE BROTHERHOOD OF EVIL has returned.
Homecoming Part 2: The Doom Patrol has been saved, but the sinister Brotherhood of Evil is still on the loose. It's just like old times for Beast Boy when he finds himself back on the team for one last mission - to stop the Brotherhood once and for all... no matter what the cost.
Trust: The Brotherhood of Evil has begun its master plan to eliminate all of the young superheroes around the globe, starting with honorary Titans Wildebeest and Hotspot. This new threat brings Robin to Morocco. But with an unknown enemy, how can anyone know who to trust?
For Real: Control Freak returns to Titan Tower with “The Ultimate Titans Challenge”, a series of events designed specifically to challenge the Teen Titans. But what happens to Control Freak’s big plan when he finds himself facing not the “real” Titans – but the Titans East?
Snowblind: While battling a mysterious creature in the wilds of Siberia, Starfire is lost in a blinding snowstorm. A reclusive young soldier named Red Star comes to her aid and the two become fast friends. When Robin and the rest of the Titans arrive, they discover Red Star hides not only a tragic past, but a destructive secret.
Kole: While in the Arctic Circle, the Teen Titans once again take on Dr. Light. And when an accident sends the Titans through the ice, they discover a new exotic Underworld --and two new superheroes, Kole and her caveman sidekick Gnarrk.
Hide & Seek: With the other Teen Titans off fighting exciting battles with the Brotherhood of Evil, Raven is left with the worst task of all -- transporting three rambunctious future superheroes to safety. But this simple task turns into an adventure in babysitting as Raven and her young charges are chased through the Alps by the Brotherhood of Evil's Msr. Mallah.
Lightspeed: With Titans dispatched across the globe, members of the Hive Five figure they have it made. Unfortunately their city-wide crime spree is cut short when a new hero in town spoils the fun. Handing him over to the Brotherhood of Evil may score the Hive Five points, but actually catching this lightning-fast do-gooder is much harder than it seems.
Revved Up: Robin's most prized possession is stolen by the hip hot-rodder DING DONG DADDY, and to get it back they're going to have to beat him in a cross-country ROAD RACE. But with Ding Dong Daddy making the rules and a few unexpected rivals joining in the competition, it's anyone's guess who will cross the finish line first!
Go: How did ROBIN meet STARFIRE? What was BEAST BOY's first joke? Why did CYBORG build his Sonic Cannon? When did RAVEN first call the Titans her friends? Return to the very beginning and see how it all started – from the word "GO!"
Calling All Titans: The final game has begun. While the Titans are spread out throughout the globe on one last mission, Brotherhood mastermind the Brain makes his move. Robin has a strategy of his own, but as all the villains begin taking down all the superheroes all at once, will it be enough to save his friends?
Titans Together: All seems lost for young heroes across the globe: they have been spread far and wide, their lines of communication have been severed, and one by one, the Brotherhood of Evil takes them down. But as The Brain claims his victory is assured, one brave hero manages to slip thorough the Brotherhood of Evil's grasp.
Things Change: After months of fighting the Brotherhood of Evil around the globe, the Teen Titans are finally back home. But a walk through the city reveals that things are no longer as they remembered. And while Beast Boy wants everything to be just like it was in the past, he has to face the fact that in life things change.
update >> september 13th >> 2005 |
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Comics Continuum Reveals Details on First Four Episodes
Comics Continuum has revealed descriptions for the first four episodes of season five. To check out more Titans news and some screen caps, see the full article at The Continuum.
update >> september 13th >> 2005 |
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Pre-Order Teen Titans:Fear Itself Season 2 Vol. 1
The third Teen Titans DVD is set to release in one week - September 20th: "Teen Titans - Season 2, Volume 1: Fear Itself is coming later this year from Warner Home Video. Running at 132 minutes, it should contain the first 6 episodes of the second season ("How Long Is Forever?", "Every Dog Has His Day", "Terra", "Only Human", "Fear Itself", and "Date With Destiny"). Additionally you will see extras that include the "Inside Titans Tower" featurette."
Cost for all of this is $19.97 SRP (the "MAP", or minimum advertised price, is $14.95), and it will be available to buy on September 20th.
You can pre-order through amazon.com on the link to the right - at a super-discount price PLUS get FREE super-saver shipping. Every order helps keep this site running! Thanks!
update >> september 10th >> 2005 |
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Season Five Premiere September 24th
Cartoon Network has been showing commercials for the premiere of Teen Titans' fifth season. Although earlier reports indicated it would be in November, it looks like the premiere has been moved up to Saturday, September 24th! Stay tuned for more on season five this week!
update >> september 10th >> 2005 |
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Season Five Titles Revealed
An inside source has provided titanstower.com with the full episode list for season five. Here are the episodes in their production order:
1. Homecoming, part 1
2. Homecoming, part 2
3. Trust
4. For Real
5. Snowblind
6. Kole
7. Lightspeed
8. Hide and Seek
9. Revved Up
10. Go
11. Calling All Titans
12. Titans Together
13. Things Change
For all the news on season five, check out the season five page. And stay tuned for much more on season five and premiere dates right here at titanstower.com!
update >> september 3rd >> 2005 |
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Monogram Offers Terra Paperweight
TERRA PAPER WEIGHT (2005) TEEN TITANS: TERRA MINI-PAPERWEIGHT: Tara Markov was the younger sister of Markovian Prince Brion Markov, a.k.a. Geo-Force of the Outsiders.
As Terra, she infiltrated the New Teen Titans on behalf of Deathstroke. She had a fit of rage when she believed she had been betrayed by Deathstroke, and accidentally killed herself with her own powers!
Here's the tragic Terra as a dynamically posed hand-detailed figure paperweight, with her personal icon on the base. (6257/44335) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Paperweight..........$10.99.
To see more Monogram Offerings, visit their site!
update >> september 1st >> 2005 |
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Details on Red Star
As previously reported, Red Star makes his animated debut in season five. Titanstower.com recently caught up with Rob Hoegee, who penned the episode featuring Red Star. Rob spilled some info: “I did read up a little about Red Star [in the comic books]. He’s coming up in an episode called SNOWBLIND. We wanted to create our own take on that character. Other than his name and his costume and a bit of his backstory, he is very much a new take on that character. But he is still from Russia, like in the comics.”
To learn all about Red Star, visit the Red Star page at titanstower.com. Look for other Titans to make their animated debuts in season five!
update >> august 30th >> 2005 |
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Game Boy Advanced Teen Titans Peek
The Teen Titans cartoon has become one of the juggernaut's in the Cartoon Network's impressive stable of programs. Even more impressive is the way in which the anime-inspired 'toon has managed to attract both the comic fans who have followed the characters since the '80s, as well those who weren't aware of the popular comic. It was just a matter of time for a game to be produced based on this hot property. While the console game isn't set to hit until next year, the GBA game will be ready to launch this fall to tide fans over. We recently had the chance to get some hands-on time with the upcoming game to see how it's coming together. To catch a preview, click on this link.
Thanks for the link, Douglas!
update >> august 30th >> 2005 |
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Wendy's Kids Meals Offer Titans Toys
The next toys to be included in Wendy's Kid's Meal will be the Teen Titans. The actual toys have not been revealed, but if you click on the "coming soon" tab at teh above link, you'll see an announcement. Stay tuned for more info as it comes. Thanks for the tip, Eric!
update >> august 29th >> 2005 |
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Cartoon Network's Sneak Peek at Season Five
Cartoon Network has started airing commercials with footage from Teen Titans season five! One commercial features Hotspot and another features the Doom Patrol. Animation Insider's John the Artist has provided links to images and footage. As always... Thanks, John!
Caps here:
http://animationinsider.net/forums/showthread.php?t=16141
Footage here:
http://www.animationinsider.net/forums/showthread.php?p=335298#post335298
Look for more season five news this week right here!
update >> august 26th >> 2005 |
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Glen Murakami in Upcoming Wizard Magazine
An upcoming issue of Wizard Magazine will feature an interview with Glen Murakami on the fifth season of Teen Titans! Look for the interview with Glen in the September 29th issue.
update >> august 14th >> 2005 |
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Voices of Doom
Comics Continuum has announced the voices behind the Doom Patrol for the Teen Titans fifth season. Judge Reinhold as Negative Man, Xander Berkeley as Mento, Peter Onorati as Robot Man and Tara Strong as Elasti-Girl. Check out comic continuum's report for more information on the voice actors.
update >> august 14th >> 2005 |
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J Torres Talks Titans Go! and more!
Published on page Q4 of the August 14, 2005 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer: LIKE many great ideas transformed into reality with a roar of thunder and a puff of smoke, J. Torres began writing comics because he dreamed of doing so. “I think I’ve always wanted to be a writer, and comic books were my first love. So it made sense to get started there even though I had aspirations to write children’s books or work in TV as well. I wanted to both write and draw at one point, then realized I sucked at the art part so I concentrated on writing. So, yeah, I wanted to work in comics really early on, I just didn’t know how to do it.”
"The 35-year-old Joseph Torres has certainly come a long way, because he is now the regular writer for DC Comics’ “Teen Titans Go!” and the Oni Press series’ “Love as a Foreign Language,” and adds to the zany happenings over at the Cartoon Network’s “Hi Hi Puffy Ami Yumi.” For the full interview, click here.
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Episode Guide Updated!
Character Section Revised!
The episode guide and character section have been completely updated! Check out reviews, notes, screen caps and MORE for each episode - up to and including THE END! And a little commentary from the creators on the Trigon/Raven arc. The character pages for Raven, Trigon, Slade and Arella have also been updated. A big thanks to Animation Insider's John The Artist, who is my new screen-cap go-to guy. Great job, John!
update >> july 27th >> 2005 |
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Bandai at San Diego ComiCon 2005
The Bandai team was on the floor at San Diego's ComiCon! Check out the Titans Toys from Bandai as part of the San Diego ComiCon 2005 coverage!
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Sightings & Signings at San Diego ComiCon 2005
The Teen Titans animated staff was out in full force at San Diego! To catch all the action, check out the Sightings and Signings page of our San Diego ComiCon 2005 coverage! And there's still more coverage to come.
update >> july 23rd >> 2005 |
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Titans Pros On The Con Floor at San Diego
Roaming the floors of the San Diego Con is an event and a half. The con floor is over a half a mile long, I'm told. So sprinting back and forth between panels, signings and such is daunting! Nonetheless, I tracked down a buncha Titans creators past a present. Here's the full report. Look for more San Diego News this week!
update >> july 23rd >> 2005 |
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25th Anniversary Titans Panel from San Diego
News from San Diego Comic-Con 2005! Barbara Kesel, former editor of the Teen Titans, moderated a panel featuring Titans writers and artists past and present, including the legendary Nick Cardy, artist on a memorable run of the first Teen Titans series; Marv Wolfman, former writer of the New Teen Titans; Geoff Johns, current writer of the Titans’ tales; and Glen Murakami, producer of the Teen Titans animated show, appearing on Cartoon Network and produced by Warner Bros. Animation. Here's the full report. Look for more San Diego News this week!
update >> july 22nd >> 2005 |
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David Slack and Rob Hoegee Log In with ComiCon Reactions
You just never know who may show up at the Animation Insider forums. Producer David Slack and Rob Hoegee have recently posted with some words about the San Diego ComiCon. David had this to say: "I haven't ever posted before, but I just had to get on here and say thanks to everybody who came out to see us at the Con. When you spend most of your time locked in a little room making things up, it's hard to describe how amazing it is to get out and meet so many people who enjoy what you do. I was just floored. You sure know how to make a guy feel lucky. So to everyone who came to the panel, to everyone who stood in line (for a long time!) at the Bandai booth, and to everyone who keeps tuning in to watch, please accept my most sincere and humble thanks. You guys rule."
And Rob Hoegee had this to add: "And to add to David's words of thanks, I was absolutely blown away by the reception we recieved this year at Comic-Con. A big huge thank you to eveyone that came out to support the show." Check out the Animation Insider Forums for more! You never know who may be reading...
update >> july 20th >> 2005 |
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Titans Creators "Jam" Piece from San Diego!
While at the San Diego ComiCon, I met a bunch of the fine folks who work on the show. I've assembled this "jam piece" signed by Producer Glen Murakami, Titans Go! Artist Todd Nauck, Titans Go! Cover Artist Sean Galloway, Character Designer Derrick Wyatt, Storyboard Artist Irineo Maramba, Director Ben Jones, Director Alex Soto, Director Matt Youngberg, Producer David Slack, Story Editor Rob Hoegee, Khary Payton (Cyborg), Tara Strong (Raven), Hynden Walch (Starfire), and Kevin Michael Richardson (Trigon). Click on image below to enlarge!
It was great to meet some new faces, see some creators in person again - and at last meet character designer, Derrick Wyatt! Stay tuned for more coverage from San Diego!
update >> july 20th >> 2005 |
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Titans Go Bot Coming from Bandai
Coverage of San Diego Comicon 2005 continues! J Torres - writer of the Teen Titans Go! comic book series - has posted some new images from the Bandai Booth at San Diego ComiCon 2005 featuring one of his creations! "We called it the Titans Go Bot 5 in TTG #9, where it made its first appearance, but they're calling it the T-Robot or T-Bot. Nonetheless... Cool, huh?" Check out the images at J's forum!
update >> july 19th >> 2005 |
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Teen Titans Live! from San Diego
Reports from San Diego will be pouring in this week! First up: WB Animation: Teen Titans Live! Teen Titans talent take the stage and bring to life an action-packed script in an exclusive performance, led by multiple Emmy Award-winning voice director Andrea Romano. All reports will be collected in the Behind the Scenes section.
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The Titans Panel! Season Five, Terra, New Faces & More!
I've have a full report with photos in a few days-- but here's some highlights from the Titans panel at San Diego:
- The Doom Patrol were shown during the teaser reel. They are based on the classic, Silver Age team. Each member - Mento, Elasti-Girl, and Negative Man - have costumes that look similar to Beast Boy's costume... sort of like the Fantastic Four. Mento has his original funky helmet and lightning bolt symbol. Elasti-Girl has a very Marlo Thomas type look.
- Also shown on the teaser reel were the Brotherhood of Evil - a who's who of Titans rogues with some new faces as well. Look for some new faces: Phobia, Ding Dong Daddy, LeBlanc and Cheshire. But be warned, not all new characters will get major screen time. As all the rogues are gathered, The Brain provides a clue to this season's story arc when he announces his plans for all teen heroes: "One by one, we will destroy them all." The Brotherhood of Evil's core will be the classic line-up: The Brain, Monsieur Mallah, Madame Rouge and General Immortus.
- In the panel, Sam Register asked Story Editor Amy Wolfram about the possible return of Terra. Amy hinted, "She may be coming back in an interesting way."
- Another question Sam asked: Will Starfire and Robin ever kiss? I believe it was Story Editor Rob Hoegee who provided the answer: "Pretty safe bet. But we're not saying for sure."
- Some more tibdits about season five: Expect Gordanians, Titans East, a Caveman Titan [Gnarrk] and his friend Kole. And Rob Hoegee added, "There's also someone who goes really fast and is a kid..."
Look for much more news from the con soon!
update >> july 16th >> 2005 |
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Tons of Titans in Season Five
Direct from San Diego ComiCon 2005: Some MAJOR Titans news! Cartoon Network has created a special promocard for the convention - revealing some new faces for season five! Click on the picture below to see a guide to all the new faces we'll see in season five! The major Titans panel is tomorrow-- so look for even more news this weekend and next week!
Here's a guide to the new faces - which have been brought from the comics page!
Kid Flash/Flash [not pictured]: A bolt of lightning endowed young Wally West with super-speed, enabling him to become Kid Flash, protégé to the Flash! When the Flash was slain during a great crisis, Wally became the Flash in honor of his fallen mentor.
Red Star: Leonid Kovar's exposure to a meteorite gave him powers - enabling him to become Russia's first young hero as Starfire. Leonid later joined the team as Red Star and developed fiery new abilities.
Mal Duncan/Herald: Streetwise Mal Duncan was invited to join the Titans by Loren Jupiter. Mal later adopted the identity of the Herald when his girlfriend Karen Beecher helped fashion a dimension-opening Gabriel's Horn for him.
Gnarrk: A gentle Caveman out of his own time, Gnarrk bonded with the Titan Lilith Clay before his tragic death.
Jericho: As son of Slade Wilson, Joe Wilson was born with the mutant ability to possess people once he made eye contact. The gentle mute hero known as Jericho joined the Titans despite his familial ties. Long believed slain during an encounter with the Wildebeest Society, Jericho's damaged spirit has managed to return from certain death.
Kole: The gentle crystal spinner Kole Weathers gained powers as a by-product of her father's bizarre experiments. Kole was rescued by the Titans and grew close to Jericho before her untimely demise in the Crisis on Infinite Earths.
Pantha: A product of the Wildebeest Society's macabre experiments, Pantha long sought the truths behind her origins. Pantha's razor sharp personality was softened when Baby Wildebeest bonded with ferocious feline as his 'mama' - much to her chagrin.
Killowat: Originally a soldier for Lord Chaos, Charlie Watkins realized the error of his ways during an accident with a bank of energy converters. Crackling with electricity, Charlie joined the Team Titans as Killowat! Killowat was erased from time during the Zero Hour time crisis.
Argent: Silver-skinned Toni Monetti learned she had the ability to control bursts of silver plasma energy. Joining the Teen Titans as Argent, Toni evolved from spoiled rich girl to capable heroine.
Bushido: The japanese teenager became the proud Bushido warrior upon his mother's death - fulfilling a long family line of honorable heroes.
Full bios can be found on the meeting room page at titanstower.com!
update >> july 14th >> 2005 |
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Episode Guide Updated!
Character Section Revised!
The episode guide and character section have been completely updated! Check out reviews, notes, screen caps and MORE for each episode! Also, the character section has new entries like Mother Mae-Eye, See-More, Private Hive and Billy Numerous - and also updates with other characters as well.
A big thanks to Animation Insider's John The Artist, who is my new screen-cap guru. John's been a tremendous help with the episode guide! Thanks John!
update >> july 13th >> 2005 |
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TEEN TITANS GO! Creative Team Hits San Diego!
The creative team behind the TEEN TITANS GO! comic will be hitting San Diego! Just wanted to spread the word that artist Todd Nauck, cover artist Sean Galloway, and writer J Torres will also be signing at the DC booth at San Diego Comic-Con.
Friday: DC Comics - 3:00-4:00
Saturday: DC Comics - 1:00-2:00
Sunday: DC Comics - 10:30-11:30
Todd Nauck and Sean Galloway will be sketching for fans and J will be there for autographs and cheap conversation. Be sure to say "hi!"
update >> july 12th >> 2005 |
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Brotherhood of Evil Rises in Season Five
TitansGo.net has announced that the Brotherhood of Evil will be appearing in the fifth season of Teen Titans! The classic Brotherhood of Evil team was in constant conflict with the Doom Patrol! Look for the season to loosely adapt [very loosely] the storyline featured in NEW TEEN TITANS #13-16 [1982].
Brotherhood of Evil was a powerful international crime syndicate whose inner circle comprised the Brain, a disembodied human brain preserved in a special fluid; Monsieur Mallah, a gorilla given superhuman intelligence through the Brain's surgical techniques; and Madame Rouge, an elastic villainess gifted with extraordinary disguise skills. The Brotherhood of Evil battled the original Doom Patrol numerous times before Rouge was finally driven insane after one of the Brain's experimental surgical operations. Allying herself with General ZahI, another of the Doom Patrol's enemies, Rouge turned against her comrades and tried to kill them. See their full story at the Brotherhood of Evil page!
update >> july 12th >> 2005 |
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Glen Murakami Additional Signing Event at San Diego Comic-Con
Glen Murakami will be appearing at Stuart Ng Books Booth #5013 on Friday, 6:00 - 7:00pm. Be sure to stop by and say "Titans Go!" Stuart Ng has many sketchbooks available - featuring not only Mr. Murakami - but also Teen Titans character designers Derrick Wyatt and Brianne Drouhard. Visit Stuart Ng Books online to learn more!
I've created a special page with all the latest Teen Titans San Diego 2005 page about the convention! Check out all the Titans Events!
update >> july 11th >> 2005 |
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The Titans are Doomed in Season Five
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Producer Sam Register hinted at a DC Comics super-team making their animated debut in season five of the Teen Titans. An inside source has revealed the identity of the super-team in question: It’s none other than the Doom Patrol!
A team of freaks and misfits, the strange team was established during the Silver Age of comics in the mid-60s. The team is composed of: Robot Man [a man’s brain saved from death and placed in a robot body]; Negative Man [a bandaged man composed of pure energy]; Elasti-Girl [a beautiful woman who can grow as well as shrink in size]; Mento [a man whose mental prowess is enhanced by a powerful helmet]; and the Chief [their mysterious wheelchair-bound leader].
Beast Boy met the team after they gathered and became their junior member, long before he joined the Titans. Elasti-Girl and Mento married and later adopted Beast Boy. For everything you need to know about the Doom Patrol. Visit the Doom Patrol Page at titanstower.com. Look for more information Doom Patrol’s role in the season – soon!
update >> july 8th >> 2005 |
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The Teen Titans Join Bandai America for a Super Hero Invasion at Comic-Con 2005
Bandai America to Host Exclusive Autograph Signing With Voice Talent Behind Hit Animated Series & Distribute Exclusive 1.5” Teen Titans Figure to Fans
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| Beast Boy 1.5" Comic-Con International Exclusive available at the Bandai Booth [click on image to enlarge] |
Bandai has sent titanstower.com some expansive information on their booth at the San Diego Comic-Con! Straight from Warner Bros. Animation’s animated television series, the Teen Titans are swooping into the 2005 San Diego Comic-Con to join Bandai America Incorporated (booth #3713) for an exclusive autograph signing event.
Bandai America’s booth will be transformed into “ Teen Titans Central” on Saturday, July 16th from 4:45-6:45PM. During this time only, all fans will be given a limited edition 1.5” translucent figure of Beast Boy in mid-transformation (see photos) . Voice talent scheduled to appear include Ron Perlman (“Slade”), Khary Payton (“Cyborg”), Greg Cipes (“Beast Boy”), Hynden Walch (“Starfire”) and Tara Strong (“Raven”). Producers David Slack and Glenn Murakami, who specially designed the exclusive autograph card for Comic-Con attendees, will also be on hand.
“Teen Titans continues to score tremendous ratings on two networks, and our toys and action figures featuring the wealth of characters from the show have been a huge hit with boys and girls of all ages,” said Matt Golding, director of marketing, Bandai America Inc. “Bandai America is extremely excited to be hosting this event with the talent from the show, as well as distributing our exclusive figure, for all the Teen Titans fans expected at Comic-Con.”
In addition to the signing event, Bandai America will display action figures and other products from its portfolio of popular and award-winning toy lines. Sister divisions Bandai Entertainment, a leading distributor of anime home video/DVD, Bandai Cards and Bandai Video Games will showcase their latest releases and game demos (please check booth #3713 for more information).
The Teen Titans autograph signing will take place immediately following the Warner Bros. Animation Presents: Teen Titans Live! panel on Saturday from 3:30-4:30PM in Room 6 CDEF. Based on the long-running DC Comics book series, Teen Titans stars Robin as the leader of a band of teenage super heroes that includes Starfire, Cyborg, Beast Boy and Raven . Chronicling their youthful adventures, Teen Titans airs weekly on Cartoon Network and Kids’ WB!
Bandai America’s Teen Titans toy line was introduced in 2004 and has become a major hit at retail. Capturing the unique humor featured in the show, the line includes 1.5” collectible figures, 3.5” figures, 5” feature figures, vehicles, playsets and role-play toys. In 2005, Bandai America expanded the brand into new product categories, including 10” action figures and 6.5” “super-deformed” plush, and introduced a greater variety of characters that were never put in toy form before.
For the fall season, Bandai America’s key products include the T-Robo, a three-in-one vehicle/playset that features three T-Vehicles that can transform into the Teen Titans newest ally; the Drill Diver and Claw Crawler T-Vehicles that can be combined with one another, as well as the deluxe T-Sub to form an even greater fighting force; and unique role play toys which allow kids to assume the identity of their favorite character, including Cyborg’s Spy Hand for conducting surveillance missions around dark corners.
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Wonderful World of Animation San Diego Comic-Con Signing Event
Wonderful World of Animation has announced a signing event at Comic-Con! Saturday, July 16th (10:30 am - 12:30 pm), WWA Booth #215. Signing: Wonderful World of Animation. At this signing are Glen Murakami, and Rino Ramano (The Batman). Be sure to stop by!
update >> july 6th >> 2005 |
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Titans Go Global in Season Five
Teen Titans Story Editors recently revealed some interesting tidbits on season five, which features our Titans, Titans East, and more young heroes. Rob Hoegee reveals a bit about the season’s direction: “The original idea was to rebrand the show a little bit and open up the world a little bit. I think we ended up sticking to conventions to some degree. But we also thought it might be time to bring in some new, fresh faces.”
Rob added, “It’s gonna be a bigger and broader season. I think it may be the most cohesive in terms of a season arc. A good number of the episodes interlink with the next. There is a common theme to them. The stakes are high not only for the Titans, but for all young heroes across the globe. We definitely go global this season.”
I would say the best tease for season five was Amy Wolfram’s way of defining it, which is “Anything happening everywhere.” For all the info on season five, check out the season five page at this site! Look for even more info on season five soon!
update >> july 3rd >> 2005 |
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San Diego Comic-Con Releases Programming
San Diego Comic-Con International offers the latest news on comics, cartoons, movies, TV and more! Each year Comic-Con International is the source for breaking news in the world of comics and popular culture. This year, the con runs July 14-17, with a special preview night July 13th! And now they've released their sheduling for the convention! Here's what they say about the special Teen Titans panel on Saturday:
3:30-5:00 WB Animation: Teen Titans Live!—Teen Titans talent take the stage and bring to life an action-packed script in an exclusive performance, featuring Greg Cipes (Beast Boy), Khary Payton (Cyborg), Tara Strong (Raven), Hynden Walch (Starfire), Ron Perlman (Slade), and Kevin Michael Richardson (Trigon), led by multiple Emmy Award–winning voice director Andrea Romano. Discover what it’s like to be a Titan on the hit series and get an inside look into an actual recording session. Teen Titans innovative producers Glen Murakami, David Slack, and Linda M. Steiner come front and center to answer questions you’ve always wanted to ask and unveil never-before-seen clips from next season. This exciting stage presentation and exclusive sneak peek is a must-see session for Titans fans! Room 6CDEF
I've created a special page with all the latest Teen Titans San Diego 2005 page about the convention! Be sure to bookmark it and check back in the next 10 days! Visit the San Diego Comic-Con site for official news!
update >> july 3rd >> 2005 |
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Pre-Order Teen Titans:Fear Itself Season 2 Vol. 1
The third Teen Titans DVD is set to release in September: "Teen Titans - Season 2, Volume 1: Fear Itself is coming later this year from Warner Home Video. Running at 132 minutes, it should contain the first 6 episodes of the second season ("How Long Is Forever?", "Every Dog Has His Day", "Terra", "Only Human", "Fear Itself", and "Date With Destiny"). Additionally you will see extras that include the "Inside Titans Tower" featurette."
Cost for all of this is $19.97 SRP (the "MAP", or minimum advertised price, is $14.95), and it will be available to buy on September 20th.
You can pre-order through amazon.com on the link to the right - at a super-discount price PLUS get FREE super-saver shipping.
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Bandai and Warner Bros. Team Up in San Diego
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| Beast Boy 1.5" Comic-Con International Exclusive available at the Bandai Booth [click on image to enlarge] |
Bandai has alerted titanstower.com to upcoming events at the San Diego Comic-Con 2005!
The cast of "Teen Titans -- Greg Cipes, Scott Menville, Khary Payton, Ron Perlman, Tara Strong and Hynden Walch -- will be participating in an exciting "Teen Titans" table read and Bandai signing at the San Diego Comic-Con! The momentous "Teen Titans" table read will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2005 from 3:30-4:00pm at the San Diego Convention Center, during the largest comics, animation and pop culture convention in North America.
What's more, Warner Bros.' licensee Bandai have arranged to have stars Greg, Scott, Khary, Ron, Tara and Hynden appear in a signing event to be held at their booth on Saturday, July 16, 2005 from 4:30-6:00pm.
Given this is the 20th year celebration of the "Teen Titans" comic book, the convention has myriad events planned to commemorate this landmark, with Warner Bros. Animation's "Teen Titans" table read and Bandai signing a must-see for fans! [correction: it is actually the 25th anniversary of the New Teen Titans series]
Again, here is the information you need to know:
3:00-4:00 pm
"Teen Titans" Talent Table Read led by casting Director Andrea Romano
"Teen Titans" Producers Panel World Premiere Screening of Never-Before-Seen "Teen Titans" footage Comic-Con/San Diego Convention Center -- Room 6CDEF (2,000 seats)
4:30-6:00 pm
"Teen Titans" Talent Signing and Fan Event
Comic-Con/San Diego Convention Center -- Bandai Booth (Comic-Con Show Floor)
update >> june 30th >> 2005 |
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Three for Three:
David Slack, Rob Hoegee and Amy Wolfram Elaborate on a Bloody Good Third Season
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David Slack, Amy Wolfram and Rob Hoegee from San Diego ComiCon 2004 |
Look behind the scenes of season three with Producer David Slack – who’s invited Story Editors Rob Hoegee and Amy Wolfram to join the chat. A lot of blood, sweat and gears went into the third season – developing the evil of Brother Blood, a story arc for Cyborg, the debut of Titans East... and more!
This is the latest series overview in a series - brought to you by titanstower.com. You can see all the previous interviews at out behind the scenes section at this site.
For the full interview, click here.
And stay tooned for more from David, Rob and Amy!
update >> june 29th >> 2005 |
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Cartoon Network and Adult Swim at Comic-Con International
Cartoon Network and Adult Swim, Cartoon Network’s sister network of animated series for grown-ups, will host a number of panels and special events, including signings, during Comic-Con International, to be held in San Diego, Calif., Thursday, July 14 - Sunday, July 17. All times, dates and locations subject to change. Right now, it doesn’t look like a panel will be devoted to the Comic Book Animated Properties... But that may change. For the full listing, click on the link below.
http://www.comicbookconventions.com/forum/index.php?topic=2270.0
update >> june 26th >> 2005 |
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THE END is near.... July 2nd to be Exact!
THE END, part one, airs Saturday July 2nd!
THE END is the first time the series has taken on a three-part episode. How did Raven’s tale become so expansive? Story Editor Rob Hoegee shared some insights: “We had a lot of story to tell. As we broke down the different aspects of the story, it became too big to tell in just two parts. I remember when all the parts came back, I watched them all in a row like a movie. And it’s amazing how well it plays. They really do dovetail nicely. It would be nice if Warner Home Video released it like that.”
Producer David Slack added: “It’s a big story. You want it to have time to breathe. For awhile, we felt like we only had two and a half parts. But then Amy Wolfram came up with this great missing piece of the story. And because of that, the first episode came out even better than I had imagined."
Part one of THE END is written by Amy Wolfram; Part two is written by Rob Hoegee; And part three is written by David Slack.
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Monogram Offers ComiCon Teen Titans Exclusive
In addition to the exclusive Beast Boy toy from Bandai - two more exclusive Teen Titans items will be debuted at San Diego ComiCon. These are Monogram International's Robin & Cyborg two-pack which are similar to the "mini-bust" statues but these exclusive figures come atop Titans communicator bases.
Here is their description & weblink:
This fantastic TEEN TITANS' ROBIN AND CYBORG dual pack features the characters displayed in detailed sculpts atop newly designed communicator bases. Monogram International is offering these exclusively at the San Diego ComiCon. Standing approximately 4.5 inches in height and hand detailed metallic paint, this duo of TEEN TITAN heroes will topple any villain out there. This exclusive two pack limited to less than 1,000 pieces.
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Teen Titans at San Diego ComiCon 2005
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San Diego Comic-Con International offers the latest news on comics, cartoons, movies, TV and more! Each year Comic-Con International is the source for breaking news in the world of comics and popular culture. This year, the con runs July 14-17, with a special preview night July 13th! This year features some Titan-rific events:
* 25th Anniversary of the New Teen Titans: Special guest Marv Wolfman comes to Comic-Con to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the super-team, now as popular as ever due to it's new Geoff Johns-scripted title and the smash-hit Cartoon Network animated series. [Note: George Pérez has unfortunately canceled his con appearance]
* Bandai will have their own booth once again - showcasing new and upcoming toys! At their booth, attendees will be able to get an EXCLUSIVE Beast Boy figure. Here's how the figure is described: Beast Boy 1.5" Comic-Con International Exclusive : Translucent green 1.5" B east Boy Collectible. Last year they had the Red X, this year they have BB mid transformation and translucent to boot! Get this hot exclusive while they last!
* Craving cartoons? Comic-Con is walking with Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Disney, Warner Bros. Animation, the Jim Henson Company (celebrating their 50th anniversary this year), and many others for exclusive 2005 events and sneak previews.
* Look for con appearances by many Teen Titans creators - from comics page to TV screen!
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Slade's Role in Season Four
Season Four has featured the return of uber-villian, Slade. Mysteriously brought back by Trigon, Slade has an imporant - and different - role this season.
Producer David Slack shed some light on the new Slade: "I don't want to get too far in the details as for what is to come. But [director] Matt Youngberg had the inspiration for how to bring Slade back. We knew we couldn't just bring him back with no explanation after the events in season two. So when we bring Slade back, he's both stronger and weaker. He's got super-powers that he never had before, yet you see him working for someone - which we've never seen him do. And we made a concerted effort to write Slade a little differently since he's not in charge. We wanted a less serious version of Slade. And I think because he's not as serious in BIRTHMARK, that makes him that much scarier. It's not his mission. He doesn't really care. And that makes him that much more terrifying. "
Look for Slade to play a pivotal part in the 3-part season-ender, THE END.
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David Slack on TEEN TITANS: TOKYO
I recently caught up with Producer David Slack, who confirmed the title of the Teen Titans Direct-To-Video project. “I just finished a revised draft on that. The title is TEEN TITANS TOKYO. And that’s all I’ll say! It’s not an origin episode. And it’s not a villain we’ve seen before. And it features the five Titans we know and love. And this one is wholly original. It’s a story I cooked up with Glen [Murakami]; We also had some help from Sam Register, Paul Levitz at DC Comics – and of course, Rob [Hoegee] and Amy [Wolfram]. I worked on that while Rob and Amy concentrated on season five.”
Look for more information on TEEN TITANS: TOKYO as it develops!
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"Overdrive" Airs Saturday
All-new June continues this Saturday with "Overdrive", which is written by David Slack and directed by Michael Chang. Look for the debut of Hive student, Billy Numerous, who was seen VERY briefly in "Deception."
Here's how the network describes the episode: " CYBORG is a guy with a "can do" attitude. And with the new MAXIMUM 7 processor upgrade driving his circuits, it looks like he can do more than ever before. But when Cyborg meets his multi-tasking match in the duplicitous BILLY NUMEROUS, can Cy really push himself to the max?"
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Third Teen Titans DVD is a GO! September 20th!
tvshowsondvd.com reports that the third Teen Titans DVD is set to release in September: "Teen Titans - Season 2, Volume 1: Fear Itself is coming later this year from Warner Home Video. Running at 132 minutes, it should contain the first 6 episodes of the second season ("How Long Is Forever?", "Every Dog Has His Day", "Terra", "Only Human", "Fear Itself", and "Date With Destiny"). Additionally you will see extras that include the "Inside Titans Tower" featurette."
Cost for all of this is $19.97 SRP (the "MAP", or minimum advertised price, is $14.95), and it will be available to buy on September 20th. For the box art, click here.
update >> june 13th >> 2005 |
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Teen Titans Direct to Video Revealed
A source close to production of Teen Titans has slipped a tip to titanstower.com. It looks like the title for the Teen Titans Direct-To-Video Project has been established. It’s TEEN TITANS: TOKYO. Let the speculation begin! Production on TEEN TITANS: TOKYO has recently begun. Stay tooned for more information on this project as soon as I can get some confirmation and more info.
update >> june 6th >> 2005 |
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Three for Three:
David Slack, Rob Hoegee and Amy Wolfram Elaborate on a Bloody Good Third Season
Coming soon to titanstower.com! Look behind the scenes of season three with Producer David Slack – who’s invited Story Editors Rob Hoegee and Amy Wolfram to join the chat. A lot of blood, sweat and gears went into the third season – developing Brother Blood, Cyborg, Titans East and more! Learn all about it with the three head writers of the series. Plus, Rob and Amy talk about joining the show and some of their favorite characters and episodes. Look for the full interview - coming soon!
update >> june 1st >> 2005 |
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Teen Titans Sneak Peek for June
Cartoon Network has aired a preview of some upcoming Teen Titans scenes! John the Artist has posted a quicktime preview of the spot. Just click on the link! In the spot, the Titans battle Plasmus! As you glimpse at Plasmus in human form, you'll get a glimpse of Producer David Slack in animated form. David told titanstower.com: " Yeah -- there are names all over the place. There were the hungry Murakamis in DIVIDE AND CONQUER, which Glen [Murakami] didn't like. So he made me the guy in the Plasmus tank. The guy who turns into Plasmus is supposed to be me. I don't know how much it looks like me and I'm certainly not letting these guys see me in my underwear. "
Don't forget Titans will be all-new in June! "The Prophecy" kicks off the first of a series of all new episodes on Saturday, June 4th!
update >> may 26th >> 2005 |
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Glen Murakami Reveals Details on “The End”
Wizard Magazine #165 is on sale now! And it features an extensive summer preview of comics, TV, movies and more! In that article, Glen Murakami reveals some secrets on what to expect in the remainder of season four...
The animated team supreme face Trigon and Slade in a final showdown for Raven’s soul
Can one teenager escape her own dark destiny? It’s a question Raven and the Teen Titans will seek to answer in the conclusion to the fourth season of the hit animated series in June. Loosely adapted from “The Terror of Trigon” (New Teen Titans [vol.2] #l-#5), the three-part season finale sees the Titans going up against Raven’s demonic father, Trigon.
“This is a different kind of threat,” Glen Murakami explains. “The Titans aren’t trying to stop a bomb from going oft, they’re trying to save their friend.” Raven’s mysterious background will be explored, as will her bond with Robin. And the Titans once again face off with Slade, resurrected as Trigon’s emissary. “The one question I heard all of Season 3 was, “Where is Slade?’” says Murakami. “For the first time he’s dealing with somebody more powerful than himself.” Trigon made a brief appearance during the show’s first season, but now he has a new look, a new attitude, and a new voice courtesy of Kevin Michael Richardson (The Joker on “The Batman”).
update >> may 24th >> 2005 |
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Titanstower.com Provides Season Three Overview - And More!
Titanstower.com has talked with Sam Register and Glen Murakami about the development of the Teen Titans cartoon. In the past year, the 'tower has provided an exclusive look at seasons one and two with Producer David Slack. Now, titanstower.com will provide and exclusive look at season three with.... Well, that would be telling! But you'll be seeing a very special "look behind the scenes" on the third season - coming soon!
Plus, look for some news on season five as season four comes to a close. Season five promises to be a very ambitious and exciting season with a slight change-of-pace format. Old faces. New faces. And more! Stay tooned!
update >> may 12th >> 2005 |
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Toyfare #95 Interview:
More Titans, Maybe an Origin and Possibly... Kid Flash?
Toyfare #95 - on sale this week at comic stores everywhere – contains a mini-interview on Teen Titans. From Toyfare’s advertising: “CARTOON NETWORK SNEAK PEEK: We go behind-the-scenes at our favorite network, to find out what?s coming up in all our favorite shows: Teen Titans, Justice League, and the entire Adult Swim lineup! This feature is jam-packed with interviews, insights and even? Venture Brothers toys?!” The interview features Glen Murakami [GM], David Slack [DS] and producer, Linda Steiner [LS]. Here’s the interview blurb:
How do you feel the show has changed over the last four years?
GM: I think the show started off where it was more [about] the moral and focusing on the characters, and I feel like now that we’ve established the characters it’s starting to become more of a superhero show.
There certainly seem to be more and more of them. We’ve seen Titans East — will any another superteams take shape?
DS: There may be some other cool team-ups coming down the pike. We had a conversation at the beginning of our latest run of production with DC about a long list of characters that we’d like to use, and we got some really great names off that list. We’ll be seeing a number of Titans from the comics. I don’t want to give anything away, but I think there’s going to be a lot of satisfaction for the fans out there.
Are founding Titans Kid Flash and Wonder Girl on that list?
DS: There’s a good chance that we’re going to see Kid Flash. I don’t know about Wonder Girl.
Speaking of which, how the heck did the cartoon Titans team get started? Will there be an origin episode?
DS: That is a subject of discussion. It never has been before, but as of late it is something that we’re talking about.
GM: We talk about it all the time. The reason we chose not to do one is because we felt that everyone does that.
Will the Justice League ever guest-star on the show?
GM: We talked about that, too. In the beginning, I was against any kind of crossovers just because I really wanted to establish Teen Titans as its own thing. I was really worried about any other characters coming into it — I felt like it would just diminish the [Titans] characters. At this point, you never know.
Will we see the “future” Titans again?
DS: I think that that’s probably unlikely. Once we went there it didn’t seem like we’d need to go back. But there might be some moving around in time again.
Will Robin and Starfire ever get together?
LS: I wish! I’ve been wanting that since day one. We’re not done, so you never know, but I’d love to see that.
When is Terra coming back?
LS: I can’t say right now, but the guys have been so thrilled with the response on Terra.
Can you tell us who Red X is?
DS: If I wanted you to know that, he wouldn’t be wearing a mask.
The article also features a sidebar comparing the comics Titans to cartoon Titans. Other series featured include Justice League Unlimited, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Harvey Birdman, Krypto, Family Guy and Sealab 2021 – and much, much more! Check out Toyfare #95 for a great look into Cartoon Network’s animated offerings.
update >> may 11th >> 2005 |
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Toyfare #95 Features News on Kid Flash - and more!
What exciting features are jam-packed into issue 95 of ToyFare, which goes on sale this week at comic stores everywhere? Glad you asked!
CARTOON NETWORK SNEAK PEEK: We go behind-the-scenes at our favorite network, to find out what?s coming up in all our favorite shows: Teen Titans, Justice League, and the entire Adult Swim lineup! This feature is jam-packed with interviews, insights and even? Venture Brothers toys?!
Here's a teaser from David Slack from the interview: "There's a good chance that we're going to see Kid Flash."
update >> may 10th >> 2005 |
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Teen Titans Direct To Video News
Greg [voice of Beast Boy] Cipes' official website has dropped this bit of new: "GREG will appear as Beast Boy in the upcoming Teen Titans Movie! The script is complete and is scheduled to begin production in late spring! Teen Titans has also been signed for another 13 episodes and has a new online video game! "
There has been a Teen Titan Direct-to-Video project in development for some months now. My insider reveals the story has been in development since the Fall. As some may remember, Sam Register mentioned the possibility of an origin story as a direct to video movie. That's been discussed, as well as other story options as well.
They are looking to make sure there's a great villain involved. Some of the greatest stories, after all, feature villains worthy of the heroes they battle. They've also discussed bringing in allies and other characters, but want the focus to remain on “our five Titans.” Bringing in guest stars is tempting, but they don't want the team to take a backseat to a flashy guest-star. Look for more on the Direct-To-Video Movie as it develops!
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