Dallas the Animated Series

Ray_Krebbs

Ray_Krebbs

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Dallas as a real series, remake or continuation, seem slim chance to occur, but what about a serious, well animated series along the line of some anime series. It could feature on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. The likenesses of the originals could be used, but the advantage to this is that actors leaving would not be an issue. If such a project were to occur, where would it start, what would be the premise? I would start at the beginning, but a bit further back to when Ray and Pam were dating and Pam's first barbeque. Spin off episodes and movies could feature the 30s through 70s events. It would follow close to the original but allowed room to be somewhat different along the lines of the new Dynasty.
 
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stevew

stevew

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Ray_Krebbs said:
Dallas as a real series, remake or continuation, seem slim chance to occur, but what about a serious, well animated series along the line of some anime series. It could feature on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. The likenesses of the originals could be used, but the advantage to this is that actors leaving would not be an issue. If such a project were to occur, where would it start, what would be the premise? I would start at the beginning, but a bit further back to when Ray and Pam were dating and Pam's first barbeque. Spin off episodes and movies could feature the 30s through 70s events. It would follow close to the original but allowed room to be somewhat different along the lines of the new Dynasty.
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I like it. Today they can make animation so life like it’s unbelievable. I still remember watching Beowulf thinking it was real until someone told me it was animation.

I’d actually start later in the series like with Jock’s death and with flashbacks as far back as Enoch Southworth. If played like Dynasty in the present Jock would need to be a Vietnam vet. I’d also use different characters for the likenesses than the original - change it up like Dynasty did.
 
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Chris2

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I would do it more like the Saturday morning spinoffs of prime time shows in the 70s/80s. Remember “The Dukes”, “The Brady Kids”, “Gilligan’s Planet”, “Emergency +4”, “Partridge Family: 2200 AD” and the like?

I think I would have sent the Ewings into outer space, a la the Partridges.
 
Seaviewer

Seaviewer

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I wouldn't mind a well-produced animated series but, animated or live-action, I'd still want a continuation rather than a rehash.
 
Luke_Krebbs_Ewing

Luke_Krebbs_Ewing

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Seaviewer said:
I wouldn't mind a well-produced animated series but, animated or live-action, I'd still want a continuation rather than a rehash.
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I'd prefer a continuation series too but unfortunately I think most of the original Dallas actor's are too old now. Not sure if any of the Cyntax Dallas actors could be persuaded to come back. Josh Henderson was excellent as John Ross though.

I believe that any future for Dallas now would be a complete remake & reboot of the series with new actors. It's probably too late now for another continuation series. :(
 
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Michelle Stevens

Michelle Stevens

'The Lovely Michelle'
Though I doubt there would be the audience demographics to really justify such a cartoon (unless fan made and Warner Brothers approved) I would set it in the 1980's when it was at it's peak popularity not tied to any certain storylines. I would like to see other times of the Dallas universe explored such as the 1991-2012 Dallas and the 1950's-1978 Dallas but few outside of us die-hard fans would appreciate it.
 
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Seaviewer

Seaviewer

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Via The Void said:
I'd prefer a continuation series too but unfortunately I think most of the original Dallas actor's are too old now.
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One advantage of animation is they wouldn't need the original cast. Soundalikes are probably easier to find than lookalikes. Storywise, many of the older characters would have died anyway.
Michelle Stevens said:
I would set it in the 1980's when it was at it's peak popularity not tied to any certain storylines.
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That's an interesting idea, too. Events that could have taken place between or parallel with what we saw.
 
Ray_Krebbs

Ray_Krebbs

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I read Disney is going to reboot the Alien franchise. I know I am changing my own thread, but what if the Dallas brand were to be purchased by Disney? They have really gone all out with Star Wars, numerous series including animated, films, etc. Could they do justice to our Dallas?
 
Seaviewer

Seaviewer

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The same thing is happening with Star Trek. What it takes is a creative team with a knowledge of the past but a willingness to take it in new directions and the backing to get it done.
 
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