HISS Tank boards member BCYOJOE has come through with more information on GI Joe Renegades, via Ad Age! The latter has posted an article on upcoming offerings from The HUB, Hasbro‘s joint venture with Discovery Channel.
“G.I. Joe Renegades” will spotlight the Joes on the lam from government forces and the agents of Cobra, a storyline that echoes the recent feature film released by Paramount last summer.Also, due to the government restrictions, G.I. Joe: Renegades cannot show advertisements relating to G.I. Toys during the air time. However, it can show other toy commercials such as Transformers or My Little Pony. But other shows such as Transformers: Prime, can air G.I. Joe Toy Commercials during the commercial breaks.
Got one more bit of info. Till now, “G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero” is the only vintage GI Joe show planned to go live at the HUB. However we expect other nostalgic G.I. Joe Cartoons will air as the new TV Channel matures.
So, what do you think of the latest development? Click on the discuss button and share your thoughts!
SilverOptimus says
Thanks To ADAge, We were able to get our hands on some tidbits about the upcoming HUB G.I. Joe TV Series “G.I. Joe: Renegades”.
"G.I. Joe Renegades" will spotlight the Joes on the lam from government forces and the agents of Cobra, a storyline that echoes the recent feature film released by Paramount last summer.
Also, due to the government restrictions, G.I. Joe: Renegades cannot show advertisements relating to G.I. Toys during the air time. However, it can show other toy commercials such as Transformers or My Little Pony. But other shows such as Transformers: Prime, can air G.I. Joe Toy Commercials during the commercial breaks.
Got one more bit of info. Till now, "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero" is the only vintage show planned to go live at the HUB. However we expect other nostalgic G.I. Joe Cartoons will air as the new TV Channel matures.
Bravo Sierra says
Cool. Looking foward to it!
SNAKE EYES says
Thanks for the info BCYOJOE
Shin Densetsu says
"G.I. Joe Renegades" will spotlight the Joes on the lam from government forces and the agents of Cobra, a storyline that echoes the recent feature film released by Paramount last summer.
Also, due to the government restrictions, G.I. Joe: Renegades cannot show advertisements relating to G.I. Toys during the air time. However, it can show other toy commercials such as Transformers or My Little Pony. But other shows such as Transformers: Prime, can air G.I. Joe Toy Commercials during the commercial breaks.
Got one more bit of info. Till now, "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero" is the only vintage show planned to go live at the HUB. However we expect other nostalgic G.I. Joe Cartoons will air as the new TV Channel matures.
Jmacq1 says
I think it might be a little misleading to say that the "plot is based on the movie." The plot may have elements inspired by the movie, but I think Hasbro's statements at the Con and the concept art/still shots we've seen make it clear it's a "reboot."
In other words, folks shouldn't start thinking this is a direct "sequel" to RoC.
ChaplainAsst says
The last lines are also interesting - "other nostalgic G.I. Joe Cartoons will air as the new TV Channel matures". This could mean either DiC, Extreme, or Sigma 6. The DiC would be interesting, as it could be used to gage interest in a shout factory dvd series.
JohnnyAngel77 says
Anybody know WHY they can't show you Joe toys during the commercials for the Joe cartoon? That makes no sense to me. What are these government restrictions with toy commercials?
Imperial_Ozma says
Does Hasbro/Shout have the rights to the DiC series or does Jaroo (the company that owns DiC and their library)?
Imperial_Ozma says
It has to do with laws past in the 80s about children's advertisements... it used to be illegal to make cartoons/childern's shows based on toylines which is part of why GI Joe and Transformers had comics before they had cartoons (the cartoon is based on a comic not a toy!!!)
Shin Densetsu says
Keep reading: G.I. Joe: Renegades - Plot Info, No Toy Ads During The Show, ARAH and More - Page 2
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