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Post by jcb on Oct 4, 2017 9:47:23 GMT -5
If Fred knows Professor Huh his dad why is he running from him? Rose literally has no mention outside the series finale much less any build-up so all of her scenes felt very tired. On top of that, it tries to keep the comedy aspect that Be Cool is so honored for. It doesn't mix well when the episode is too busy trying to get me to care about Fred and his 3rd dad. On the flip side, Professor Huh on his own is a neat character, and exactly lives up to his name. Not too fond of the self-destruct lama though. All the other parts where either very minor or very meh, it was a good run Barry you tried. Thanks, tockles. The finale was really taken out of my hands, so it kinda is what it is. Overall, though, BCSD was a strange, fun series and I'm proud of the work Zac and I were able to accomplish. |
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Post by jcb on Oct 3, 2017 16:42:30 GMT -5
I personally would like to see everything be more solid. The voice actors definitely give each character their own personality (like with Casey, he always gave Shaggy a certain charm, or how Velma is alot more sassy when done by Mindy Cohn) and it's cool to see the different takes on them, but I'd like to see if they could make the characters a bit more grounded in themselves. Lillard always says he's studied Casey Kasem's Shaggy, but whenever I see Lillard do Shag it's not exactly there. Shaggy is a bit more than hungry and cowardly, and I'd like to see him use his ventriloquism again, or maybe make him a bit more independent like in 13 Ghosts. And that's just an example, they don't have to change only Shaggy. Lots of the new shows' humor is based in parody of Where Are You, but as new generations are introduced to Scooby-Doo maybe we could move past that? Sure you can throw in a reference or two, but if all you can do is nod back to the good old days, then how will you hope to be more than that? Don't be afraid to try something new, that's what MI did and everyone loved it. The problem is virtually every single iteration of SD DOES try something new and the fans scream bloody murder. It's too subjective. BCSD changed the look (everyone hated it) and we gave the whole gang full, well rounded unique comedic personalities (most loved the writing, some hated it). It's about what defines SD to YOU that makes people like or dislike any new SD series. You can't please everyone. I've heard "You ruined my childhood" enough times to see that people want their SD safe, like they remember it. They don't like it when you take chances. A lot of people DIDN'T like SDMI. It got as many season as BCSD. That's NOT a hit show. Look at TTG. Nobody can agree on what they want from a SD series, so the only thing the creative teams can do is try to make something with integrity the THEY like - and hope for the best. Some people will like it, some won't. That's life. If the network or studio doesn't get behind the show and actually air it, though, then there's really no point in making it to begin with. |
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Post by jcb on Oct 3, 2017 16:33:47 GMT -5
Honestly, I gotta say I wouldn't be too disappointed if the 2two 11-min eps never aired. As far as I'm concerned, they're not part of the BCSD canon. Just a failed experiment. That said, I know you guys and I'm sure you're curious to see them, so I hope you're not deprived of scratching that curiosity itch. Actually, that description coming from you puts my mind at ease regarding them. I'm not as curious now, though I'll still of course see them if they come out. Honestly, it did sound like a rehash of the time experiments they were doing with 80s Scooby which never worked the first time. It's not just that BCSD can't work in 11 minutes because there's too many characters, plus a mystery, plus suspects, etc to service, it's that these, particular, 11 minute episodes are WAY off model for our show. The characters don't behave like themselves. The humor is corny and back to 70's/80's style puns and gags. It's just not our show. I had nothing to do with the first 11 minute ep and I "helped" with the second, but it still didn't work because I had no Zac and no control over the content t make sure it was out show. It's possible, if we tried something interesting - a different narrative approach, we could have made some cool 11 minute eps, but it was game over by that point and no one was listening. |
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Post by jcb on Oct 3, 2017 0:33:37 GMT -5
look closely at Daphne's list.... Big Laundry!! I just noticed this upon rewatching the episode. JCB used to be writer on Phinneas and Ferb, and in one episode that he wrote called "The Lake Nose Monster", Doofenshmirtz lists Big Laundry on a list of EVIL uses for Zinc, the only thing is that he has absolutely no idea as to what it means. This is an amazing reference, and now im wondering if the show has more small easter eggs hidden in it. Nice catch! |
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Post by jcb on Oct 1, 2017 21:48:20 GMT -5
Hopefully it ends quickly so we can get the new series. Be Cool is pretty childish; and while the last thing we need is an adult series, Pup Named was more mature than this. I can't take a show seriously if I'm supposed to be laughing every minute, and I can't laugh every minute if most of the jokes aren't funny. I know, sorry, the writing on BCSD was really childish, dumbed down, the jokes were horrible and the characters were so one-dimensional and shallow - but at least the art was great! Hopefully, you'll like the next SD series more. xo |
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Post by jcb on Sept 30, 2017 21:23:26 GMT -5
Honestly, I gotta say I wouldn't be too disappointed if the 2two 11-min eps never aired. As far as I'm concerned, they're not part of the BCSD canon. Just a failed experiment. That said, I know you guys and I'm sure you're curious to see them, so I hope you're not deprived of scratching that curiosity itch. Honestly BCSD often feels like the episodes should be longer so having two eleven minute ones just seems like a bad idea. It was a bad idea, proven by the making of them. |
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Post by jcb on Sept 29, 2017 16:52:17 GMT -5
streaming, imo, doesnt count as airing. airing, means shown on tv. In the US, streaming on Boomerang is the only official way you'll be able to see season 2, unfortunately, so you'll either have to watch it on Boomerang and mentally not "count" it as airing, or find some other way of watching it. Moving to Australia could work! |
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Post by jcb on Sept 29, 2017 16:50:06 GMT -5
Honestly, I gotta say I wouldn't be too disappointed if the 2two 11-min eps never aired. As far as I'm concerned, they're not part of the BCSD canon. Just a failed experiment.
That said, I know you guys and I'm sure you're curious to see them, so I hope you're not deprived of scratching that curiosity itch.
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Post by jcb on Sept 29, 2017 16:46:52 GMT -5
Hey guys, Thanks again so much, so sincerely, from the bottom of my heart for all the support, kindness and friendship you and this forum has shown me, personally, and BCSD, in general. We clearly faced an uphill battle from the first images posted online (big mistake) that started the "hate" ball rolling, to giving me a chance (with an open mind) to attempt to explain what we were trying to accomplish with this series. You gave me fir chance to win you over simply by asking you, please, not to dismiss substance because of form. In so many cases, I was relieved to find people giving the show chance and seeing for themselves that the writing and stories and characterizations were created from a deep-rooted love for this property. It really seems like many of you "got" it in the end. I hope you saw what I was talking about in terms of creating the most dimensional, well-rounded gang ever portrayed on screen. How we really tried to evolve and give personality to characters that other series treated as one-dimensional cardboard cliches - or, even worse, just removing them from various series, all together. It has meant a lot to me and sparked some very interesting, occasionally passionate discussions - but always interesting, almost always respectful and informative, and always grounded in a great love for these characters and this beloved franchise. Who knows how BCSD will be viewed years from now in the grand scheme of SD mythos, but I'd like to imagine that one day people will look back nd remember that we took risks, tried something bold and different and really tired to push Scooby and the gang into new places that showed a potential I hope others build upon. I really hope BCSD will get a reevaluation in years to come and be hailed as an irreverent, funny, smart, entertaining installment in the franchise. There will be many, many more SD series to come - and, selfishly, I hope everyone notices that there's just something "missing" in the characters as Daphne, Velma and Fred revert back to their non-personalties, to not having strong, unique points of view. To risk being removed from the approach. I know people will be focused on the art (probably) returning to the more classic look and that will probably be tough to trick people into thinking the characters' personalities are also being developed, but I fear the lessons learned from BCSD will transfer to the newer series. I know the people making the next iteration and they're talented folks. I wish them the best of luck and I truly hope you all love what they do. I also kinda hope you miss Daphne. I know I will. She's my favorite character I ever created and I'll miss writing her as much as I miss writing Dofenshmirtz from "Phineas." Sometimes a character just clicks with a writer. Thank you for treating me like a fan and friend. You guys are the best. With deepest respect, JCB Almost every episode of Season 2 was a winner, with some truly emotional moments. Each member of the gang got their own story, and episodes dedicated to them. Shaggy got American goth, Velma got Protein Titans 2, Scooby got Junkyard Dogs, and Fred got the series finale (Which was a beautiful conclusion, that called back to the entire show). Daphne never really got one specific episode to herself, but i feel like instead, all of her "gimmicks" were used to develop her character throughout the entire show, she was by far the best character. This show is better than Mystery Incorporated, i'm just gonna come out and say it. Be Cool Scooby Doo shows that you don't need a deep story, and romance subplots to show character development, thank you so much JCB for showing that to us. Thank you for that. No, really, all you need is rich, well-rounded characters and story and development will evolve organically. NO matter how silly the tone can get, real, dimensional characters will drive a show and create endless storytelling possibilities. I'm so pleased BCSD was able to prove that. |
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Post by jcb on Sept 28, 2017 12:37:52 GMT -5
Hey guys,
Thanks again so much, so sincerely, from the bottom of my heart for all the support, kindness and friendship you and this forum has shown me, personally, and BCSD, in general. We clearly faced an uphill battle from the first images posted online (big mistake) that started the "hate" ball rolling, to giving me a chance (with an open mind) to attempt to explain what we were trying to accomplish with this series. You gave me a fair chance to win you over simply by asking you, please, not to dismiss substance because of form. In so many cases, I was relieved to find people giving the show a chance and seeing for themselves that the writing and stories and characterizations were created from a deep-rooted love for this property.
It really seems like many of you "got" it in the end. I hope you saw what I was talking about in terms of creating the most dimensional, well-rounded gang ever portrayed on screen. How we really tried to evolve and give personality to characters that other series treated as one-dimensional cardboard cliches - or, even worse, just removing them from various series, all together.
It has meant a lot to me and sparked some very insightful, occasionally passionate discussions - but always interesting, almost always respectful and informative, and always grounded in a great love for these characters and this beloved franchise.
Who knows how BCSD will be viewed years from now in the grand scheme of the SD mythos, but I'd like to imagine that one day people will look back and remember that we took risks, tried something bold and different and really tired to push Scooby and the gang into new places that showed a potential I hope others build upon. I really hope BCSD will get a reevaluation in years to come and be hailed as an irreverent, funny, smart, entertaining installment in the franchise. There will be many, many more SD series to come - and, selfishly, I hope everyone notices that there's just something "missing" in the characters as Daphne, Velma and Fred revert back to their non-personalties, to not having strong, unique points of view. To risk being removed from the approach. I know people will be focused on the art (probably) returning to the more classic look and that will probably be tough to trick people into thinking the characters' personalities are also being developed, but I fear the real lessons learned from BCSD will not transfer to the newer series.
I know the people making the next iteration and they're talented folks. I wish them the best of luck and I truly hope you all love what they do. I also kinda hope you miss Daphne. I know I will. She's my favorite character I ever created and I'll miss writing her as much as I miss writing Dofenshmirtz from "Phineas." Sometimes a character just clicks with a writer.
Thank you for treating me like a fan and friend. You guys are the best.
With deepest respect,
JCB
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Post by jcb on Sept 7, 2017 17:47:39 GMT -5
I'm really excited with this 40 minute episode, the description looks awesome! But I'm also sad that BCSD is ending  Aw, no, don't be sad. BCSD isn't ending, it's gonna go live on a big farm where it will romp and play with other happy cancelled series. |
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Post by jcb on Sept 7, 2017 9:21:33 GMT -5
If you did make 4 11-min episodes than it would be 2 per episodes getting 2 episodes in total. But I thought it would have ended woth episode 52 We only made two 11 min eps, which, I assume, will be aired together as one episode. The 2-part finale is made up of two 22 min eps. |
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Post by jcb on Sept 6, 2017 20:14:15 GMT -5
Professor Huh? IS the 2-part series finale, 22 min each. We did make 2 11 min eps as an experiment, but I consider them non-cannon for BCSD. I had nothing to do with the first 11 min and barely anything to do with the second. The characters don't behave as they normally do. I hope everybody loves them, but I don't think of them as part of the show. They should play Professor Huh? last as it was written last as the series finale. Maybe Australia realized they weren't good and decided not to play them. I love the image of all Australians, young and old, alike, joining together as a nation, reviewing the BCSD series finale as a group on a large TV and unanimously voting not to air it. That would be rad. |
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Post by jcb on Sept 6, 2017 17:51:46 GMT -5
That is one cool looking monster, it's very similar to the junk monster from Mystery Incorperated Ikr... let me guess. Another coincidence?.. mmh Nope. Just didn't care.  |
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Post by jcb on Sept 6, 2017 17:50:54 GMT -5
Professor Huh? IS the 2-part series finale, 22 min each. We did make 2 11 min eps as an experiment, but I consider them non-cannon for BCSD. I had nothing to do with the first 11 min and barely anything to do with the second. The characters don't behave as they normally do. I hope everybody loves them, but I don't think of them as part of the show. They should play Professor Huh? last as it was written last as the series finale.
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