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Disney Channel Presents Gravity Falls |OT| Awesome new animated show
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I'm really liking everything about this show. I love the opening.
WordAssassin
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So I finally actually watched the free first episode they put on iTunes, and wow has this show changed since December.
I saw the same episode, but it was much, much shorter. About 7-11 minutes I think? There was only Dipper, Mabel, and Grunkle Stan at that point, no extra help from around the shop. A LOT of new gags too, the leaf blower kiss bit wasn't in the version I saw. In fact the one I saw had a completely different ending. And beginning too, IIRC, I don't think the journal was found in the same way. I wonder if what I saw was just the pitch episode and once it'd been approved for series they fleshed it out into a full episode?
Anyway, awesome show. Very very cool to see how the idea grew since I saw it. Still funny as hell, too, I really like the new characters.
I saw the same episode, but it was much, much shorter. About 7-11 minutes I think? There was only Dipper, Mabel, and Grunkle Stan at that point, no extra help from around the shop. A LOT of new gags too, the leaf blower kiss bit wasn't in the version I saw. In fact the one I saw had a completely different ending. And beginning too, IIRC, I don't think the journal was found in the same way. I wonder if what I saw was just the pitch episode and once it'd been approved for series they fleshed it out into a full episode?
Anyway, awesome show. Very very cool to see how the idea grew since I saw it. Still funny as hell, too, I really like the new characters.
keyboardcat
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avatar stolen, can't wait for this to air over here.
Not really. It isn't as funny as AT's random nightmare fuel humor but it's still a joy to watch. The charming art style is pretty damn great in motion.
WordAssassin
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It has the same kind of off-beat, random humor that appeals to the AT crowd, but the world itself has much more structure.
In Ooo, anything can happen. Anything. Pen even said he wants AT to be like a shorts program for the people working on it, where they can just think up a story for Finn & Jake and make it.
Gravity Falls is more real. If that makes sense? It's set in the real world, the characters are real kids, they abide by all the rules of the real world, there just happen to be monsters.
But the humor is very similar. When I saw it in December I was shocked that is was a Disney cartoon. It feels very, very much like a Cartoon Network show that would fit right in with Adventure Time and Regular Show. IE, it's a cartoon, and kids can enjoy it, but it's not a kid's cartoon. (Whereas something like Fish Hooks or Phineas and Ferb are kid's cartoons that anyone can enjoy).
I mean, the show was literally pitched as "Twin Peaks for kids" by the guy who came up with it. It's definitely not typical Disney cartoon fodder.
Animation looks great. Don't love the character design but it's not bad either. Art style is fantastic otherwise.
So glad kids still have stuff like this to watch. More often than not when I turn on a kids channel, it's either horrible emotionless "flash-tween" look, or CG that looks like it was made by people who have no concept of animation.
I still think older cartoons had much more emotion/personality in the animation, but at least this is trying.
So glad kids still have stuff like this to watch. More often than not when I turn on a kids channel, it's either horrible emotionless "flash-tween" look, or CG that looks like it was made by people who have no concept of animation.
I still think older cartoons had much more emotion/personality in the animation, but at least this is trying.
Dead Prince
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alex hirsch also worked on fish hooks and The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack.
I can't remember the last time I enjoyed a show like this. I randomly saw the first episode yesterday and I didn't expect to like it at all. It ended up being hilarious and I really love the art direction a lot. The music is also top-notch, very trippy sounding. One track even reminded me of Flying Lotus. I looked the show up immediately after I watched to see if I could watch all the episodes at once, but I was surprised it just started. This series is going to be so good!
I just hope Family Channel is going to be good for airing this show for the people in Canada. Wish the disney stream worked for us
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I just hope Family Channel is going to be good for airing this show for the people in Canada. Wish the disney stream worked for us
.the first time i randomly stumbled on Chowder, Flapjack, Adventure time and regular show come to mind.
Shadow Hog
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So if I heard correctly, Matt Chapman is a writer for this? Wonder if Homestar Runner's quirky humor sensibilities rub off here.
Katana_Strikes
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This show is indeed awesome. The animation/art style is lovely. And it's got some really laugh out loud funny bits. But in general its a humorous show. Some funny lines like "Maybe he blinks when you blink" and "My ex wife still misses me, but her aim is getting better" cracked me up.
Grunkle Stan reminds me a bit of Tommy Cooper with his fez and gravely voice.
It sort of reminds me of a Phineas and Ferb/Dexter's Lab. Which is great. I must admit though the first episode was the best for me. Can't wait for the new episode.
Fave new show!
Grunkle Stan reminds me a bit of Tommy Cooper with his fez and gravely voice.
Grunkle Stan _____________________________________________Tommy Cooper_________________________________________
It sort of reminds me of a Phineas and Ferb/Dexter's Lab. Which is great. I must admit though the first episode was the best for me. Can't wait for the new episode.
Fave new show!
Dead Prince
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Dead Prince
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new episode in 20 minutes.
if by eye cancer you mean that the beauty of it will then yes.
Dead Prince
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he just got friendzoned.
It cures eye cancer.
Dead Prince
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Orly. The book. Also. I like the little touches. Like the fallen s from the wax episode. This show is more of a story based one.
rainbows cause cancer, don't look at them. Don't be misinformed.
RobotMafia
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I really like it! A nice pair of shows Disney has with P&F and Gravity Falls. Plus maybe I spent too much time with my nephews but I don't think Ant Farm is bad either....lol
HP_Wuvcraft
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This looks fantastic. Must watch.
Dead Prince
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!! i already watch every time the show airs on tv anyways.
Funny you mention that. I got around to watching all five episodes today, and this show filled an Invader ZIM sized hole in my heart.
I laughed hardest at Manly Dan teaching his kids how to fish. Good stuff
WordAssassin
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I got to party with the creator of this show last night at Pen Ward's house and he is fucking awesome. I didn't actually know it was him until afterwards, though, so I didn't get to shower him with praise. He can draw like a fuckin' boss, too.
Edit: Just caught the second episode (the fishing one) and the gag with the glass fucking KILLED me. This show is incredible.
Edit: Just caught the second episode (the fishing one) and the gag with the glass fucking KILLED me. This show is incredible.
Fuck. That's some good company!
Dead Prince
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5 episodes?! Why do I only see 4 on WatchDisney?
One was leaked, right? I haven't seen it yet... I'm trying to stay strong and get it on itunes so the wait between eps isn't as long, haha.
Dead Prince
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it was leaked. i rather wait for it to pop up online on disney site. quality isn't that good anyways.
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I've seen episodes 1-4 and they are glorious...1 and 4 are better than 2 and 3...but 1 was such an amazing pilot that I'm sticking with this show for a bit.
Watch Disney app not supporing AirPlay is horseshit, though. Have to mirror which makes the viewing window a lot smaller on my HDTV than it should be (but still plays perfectly fine).
This problem is worse than cancer and needs to be fixed! /nosarcasm
Watch Disney app not supporing AirPlay is horseshit, though. Have to mirror which makes the viewing window a lot smaller on my HDTV than it should be (but still plays perfectly fine).
This problem is worse than cancer and needs to be fixed! /nosarcasm
I caught the first 4 episodes over the weekend. This is seems great so far. I love the idea of the location too. The dialogue is funny and well delivered. The voice actress for Mabel whats-her-name is soo good. Has anyone figured out what the deal is with the weird man with the goggles showing up in the backgrounds? Is it just a gag or part of the overall mystery aspect of the show?
Yes! I love Kristen Schaal's quirky humor, it's perfect for Mabel's character. At first, I wasn't sure if it was her because the voice actually sounded too deep.
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