Post by TheQuestion on Oct 15, 2006 12:52:51 GMT -5
From Comic Book Resources:
"Television continues to deliver the message that these days, teenagers are all about the bling, smoking a j, getting it on, and getting crunked. If you don't have any idea what those terms mean, well, then perhaps you shouldn't be doing any of it. But both parents and cynics have reason to hope, as a new animated program has promised us that in the future, teenagers will possess super powers and fight for good, in a veritable legion of do-gooders.
If you're a comic book reader, you've heard of DC Comics' Legion of Superheroes, whether it be because of the rabid fanbase, the complex history, or the enduring popularity of the team. With their recent debut in the Kids WB animation block, Saturday mornings on the new CW network, everyone's hearing about the Legion for a different reason: they're media darlings. Earning praise from a number of print and online sources, "Legion Of Super Heroes" has resonated with both fans and critics, acting as the perfect introduction into the world of the Legion and as a legitimately fun show for fans of the superhero team's mythos. CBR News recently spoke with the show's Producer James Tucker, providing a bit of history for those unfamiliar with the Legion. Now it's Rob Hoegee's turn, who serves as Series Story Editor/Head Writer for the show.
Hoegee may be best know for his work on the other hit DC Comics animated series "Teen Titans," where he was also the Story Editor, before coming over to "Legion." As a fan of DC's futuristic superhero team, he's read through numerous incarnations of the Legion, finding the inspiration for the new show from a specific era. "I've probably drawn the majority of my inspiration from the Silver Age run - mostly in terms of the sense of fun and adventure it had," Hoegee told CBR News. "One of the great aspects of writing for Legion is how each new creator brought his or her own interpretation to the world and characters. I'd like to think we're doing the same thing here. You hear the words 'wouldn't it be cool if...' all the time in our corner of the studio."
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"Television continues to deliver the message that these days, teenagers are all about the bling, smoking a j, getting it on, and getting crunked. If you don't have any idea what those terms mean, well, then perhaps you shouldn't be doing any of it. But both parents and cynics have reason to hope, as a new animated program has promised us that in the future, teenagers will possess super powers and fight for good, in a veritable legion of do-gooders.
If you're a comic book reader, you've heard of DC Comics' Legion of Superheroes, whether it be because of the rabid fanbase, the complex history, or the enduring popularity of the team. With their recent debut in the Kids WB animation block, Saturday mornings on the new CW network, everyone's hearing about the Legion for a different reason: they're media darlings. Earning praise from a number of print and online sources, "Legion Of Super Heroes" has resonated with both fans and critics, acting as the perfect introduction into the world of the Legion and as a legitimately fun show for fans of the superhero team's mythos. CBR News recently spoke with the show's Producer James Tucker, providing a bit of history for those unfamiliar with the Legion. Now it's Rob Hoegee's turn, who serves as Series Story Editor/Head Writer for the show.
Hoegee may be best know for his work on the other hit DC Comics animated series "Teen Titans," where he was also the Story Editor, before coming over to "Legion." As a fan of DC's futuristic superhero team, he's read through numerous incarnations of the Legion, finding the inspiration for the new show from a specific era. "I've probably drawn the majority of my inspiration from the Silver Age run - mostly in terms of the sense of fun and adventure it had," Hoegee told CBR News. "One of the great aspects of writing for Legion is how each new creator brought his or her own interpretation to the world and characters. I'd like to think we're doing the same thing here. You hear the words 'wouldn't it be cool if...' all the time in our corner of the studio."
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For the complete article click......
HERE!