Two of Disney television animation biggest creators at the moment reveal how to best support our favourite cartoons and tell the networks we want more of them.
The big executives are looking at fandom culture now more than they ever have and while a show cant survive on that alone, with networks refusing to spend money advertising their shows, the best way we can help support our favourite shows is word of mouth. Make fan art, memes, cosplay, reviews, analysis. If someone who hasn't seen/heard of that show comes across your work and goes away wanting to check it out, you've instantly helped that show become more noticed.
Something that has become almost a relic of the times now that I wished would be brought back is sending fan mail. Despite online presence being huge now it is something that is still easy for networks to ignore. Physical mail on the other hand is a different story (I mean that's how Kim Possible fans got a 4th season after it's initial cancellation).
So get out there and start creating. Make the amount of fandom content too big for even the highest of higher ups to ignore. Tweet at them and let them know this is your new favourite show and you want a lot more of it.
Previous TMNT: We have stick to the shadows, we can't attract attention or go out in the day time.
Rise! : Fuck dat!
Openly hangs out in a public park, in the middle of the day, being the loudest they can beš¤·šæāāļø
So who's trying to write these Klaus x Jesper fanfics for me? I'm thinking maybe a professor sleeping with student auš¤ or and some I slept with my dad's business associate au. Here's a list for those who wanna make me some, I'm trying to get into the christmas spiritš
Jesper covered in nothing but a Christmas ribbons, surprise Klaus on anniversary
Jesper wearing Klaus's winter coat and nothing else
Margu thinks Jesper and Klaus are married, and starts to worry when she doesn't see them kiss like her Papa does with Mama. Both try to convince her they're not, but end up trying to please her so she won't cry
Lesbian bestie Alva spends whole night trying to get Jesper to talk to the Bear across the bar, Jesper says no but, Klaus has been staring all night when he's not looking
Jesper dad cuts him off and with no money he finds help in Klaus and they start falling in love... possible slow burn. Or for you naughty ones Jesper has to do sexual favors in order to stay in his high end apartment , Klaus is the land lord.
Jesper with no money again, makes the wrong choices and borrows money from Loan Shark Klaus
Jesper dad runs out of money ends up selling Jesper to Mob boss Klaus
Jesper becomes an assistant to the CEO of a big toy company, how was he supposed to know his new boss was the guy he slept with last night.
Jesper gets on the naughty list and gets more more than a lump of coal in his stocking. No his stocking stuffer is 10 long inches of hard woodš
Jesper is trying to ride Klaus like a reindeer all night long.
Jesper takes his cousin Margu to see mall Santa and promised a picture for her parents. Margu gets to shy and says she'll only go if she's see Jesper on Santa's lap first to make sure it's safe.
Jesper grudgingly agrees but, when did mall Santa's become kinda hot? and how is he supposed to keep calm with this mans thick hand on his waist hovering over his butt, and his deep voice growling in his ear. Oh geez the mall is no place to get a boner especially in front of all these kids... wait did he just squeeze my ass? And why did slip in my pocket?
Jesus christ what is wrong with meš¤£š¤£š¤£
I practically wrote that last one so someone please put it together
Hey there! I just want to say that I seriously love your rise of the TMNT human versions /Au of the brothers a lot. Especially with Donnie and Ralph also the cool info you added to them as what they'll over all like as just normal teens as humans and such, also love your drawings of them as being black kids which makes sense in a way since half of the voice cast are black too, wondering are you going to do Leo and Mikey next? cause love to see your take on them.
Thank You so much for wonderful feedback and Im happy to announce that Mikey's version is up along, with a special bonus postš
Raphael: I love how Donnie performs all the musical number of 'PV four'
Donatello is a theater kid confirmed
Also just look at my two sassy babiesšš¾
Today is truly a sad day, because @Nickelodeon wants to do the Rise!tmnt fans dirty, but I refuse to let this be the end of the show. I am honestly praying that the Movie on netflix will lead to a wider fanbase and give us a season 3 and more, never give up hope.
Ok, so, you wanna know a show thatās incredibly underrated, is being treated terribly by its studio, and has a lot of its fans terrified that itāll be ending prematurely?
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
This show deserves so much more love and attention, so hereās a list of why you should at least give it a chance:
1. The Family Dynamic
Iām starting with this one because its probably my favourite thing about the show, and the thing that got me hooked in the first place- the family dynamic in this is incredibly sweet and enduring, but itās not overkill either.
They explore and show a lot of heartwarming moments, but also display their family dynamic in a really natural way too- it never seems fake. they also have genuine struggles as they try to work through their differences, and it feels real.
(the sibling interactions are on point btw)
(also thereās a lot of hugs)
2. The Storyline
I know a lot of cartoons now share theĀ āstarting out as just a fun cartoon, then later becoming more serious,ā but I still need to mention that the way it escalates seems natural and well-paced.Ā
If youāve watched previous TMNT shows, then yes, it does seem a lot more comedic and different than what the other incarnations gave, but thatās what I love about it- itās a lot different.
But if youāve never watched or read anything TMNT- guess what? Youāll still really enjoy it because you donāt need any previous experience with anything TMNT!! They explain everything simply and introduce the characters and what they stand for almost immediately.
What Iām trying to say is, it has a really good plot thatās entertaining but also filled with the worldās lore.Ā
And character development?? Hell yeah! Thereās a lot of it to go around at first (although the show does take a somewhat slower approach to it).
which brings us to the next partā¦
3. Characters!
Obviously, the main characters in this show are great- you got the four turtles and Splinter, and a really colourful cast of villains. But the thing I love the most about the cast is how diverse they are!!Ā
Not to mention the girls in this show feel like real characters. And I donāt mean they have traumatic backstories and stuff, I mean theyāre treated the same way all the male characters are. And I know this might sound like a small factor, but there arenāt exactly a lot of shows (especially action cartoons) where it isnāt drilled into you that the girls in the showĀ āare strong fighters, wow look at them!āĀ
its never brought to attention that theyāre different, just like⦠yeah, ofc she can fight, of course she has just as much personality as the guysā¦Ā
Look at these girls, I love them
Also, bonus: as of right now, thereās no forced romance! Thereās mention of a past romance, but other than that?? Nope, none. And itās great.
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Donatello is a known menace to the science and nerd community in New York. He's known as the arrogant asshole that doesn't even bother to show up to competitions, he just sends an envelope for the judges to mail the medal in. If it's a trophy he sends April to collect it for him.
There are many chat rooms trying to find out who he is, or if he's even real or not. Angry nerds usually assume he's a honor student from an expensive private school, but nobody can pin a face to the name Donatello Hamato to any school or science club. The only thing that comes up is his numerous thesis essays published by NYU.
Leonardo thinks its hilarious and is constantly banned for trolling. Users get mad he when posts "false" information that maybe Donatello is an intelligent mutant turtle that lives in the sewers. April is now known as the angel of death, if April's there you ain't winning.p
Google BetaBooks. Do it now. Itās the best damn thing EVER.
You just upload your manuscript, write out some questions for your beta readers to answer in each chapter, and invite readers to check out your book!
Itās SO easy!
You can even track your readers! It tells you when they last read, and what chapter they read!
Your beta readers can even highlight and react to the text!!!
Thereās also this thing where you can search the website for available readers best suited for YOUR book!
Seriously guys, BetaBooks is the most useful website in the whole world when it comes to beta reading, and⦠ITāS FREE.
Haruhi Fujioko approves
contrary to popular belief not everyone has an innate sense of internal gender or care to have one or seek a name for it, some people go their whole lives without questioning their occupation in one of two gender roles, but for some people, if pressed, they don't feel that internal sense of 'i am a woman' or 'i am a man', and in that case i feel the switch over to transgender vs cisgender relies on active identification of a gender other than the one they were assigned. if someone's like 'idk dude I just work here' then that's valid
According to this twitter, Rise of the TMNT is on aĀ āproduction hiatusā after Season 2 (and I assume also after the movie. I certainly hope the movie wasnāt cancelledā¦). Not completely cancelled, but they arenāt sure if theyāre gonna renew it either. Iām not sure what the options are, if theyād have to keep it on Nicktoons if they did renew it, or if they could put it on Netflix for one more season.
Either way, merchandise seems to be the big reason why Nickās hesitant, so buy all the merch youāre able to along with the DVDs and buying the eps off iTunes/Amazon/etc. Keep emailing Nickelodeon as well, and again since kids seem to be a huge factor in all this (nevermind that the previous TMNT show seemed to only cater to adults after a while but whatever), try to get relatives or family friends with kids into the show. If you know kids who do watch or like the show, tell Nick about it! Let the channel know thereās a wide audience for it and that if theyād just give the show a chance, they will get views and support!
So yeah, since thereās no official cancellation yet, Iād say keep fighting and keep doing your best to support the show however you can. Weāve still got 23 episodes of Season 2, and if we can change their mind by the finale, thereās a chance we wonāt have to wait too long for Season 3
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