Season 3 Discussion

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Originally posted by Jane Sidenote: A lot of us have been giving Cartoon Network because they're not picking up their option for another season, but I think we should cut them some slack. They've recently brought us Full Metal Alchemist, Case Closed, Ghost in the Shell, and Read or Die. And it seems like they're trying to get us some other great anime stuff too--like the Inuyasha movie and the C.B. movie. Sometimes I wonder if they decided that instead of spending their money to make new stuff, they should try to aquire as much of the great anime that's all ready made as they can. So, instead of making them hate us by whining about what they won't do--how can we convince them that continuing Big O is something they want to do. How do we do that?

Its quite obvous thats what they did. They decided that instead of paying to make one anime, they'd just get a bunch that were already made.

We tried being nice. We can't convince them by asking, we have to show them (or somebody else) that we need it.

CN is a bussiness if they don't bring the anime over here, someone else would have. They really don't have much loyalty to their fans.

I have still not seen the season two, and there will be surely a season three ?! Does the scenario in the second season finish or not? Of course, if the second season if finished, there would have not been a 'season three discussion'. But I need a confirmation. Thank you.

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Originally posted by samirsouleyman I have still not seen the season two, and there will be surely a season three ?! Does the scenario in the second season finish or not? Of course, if the second season if finished, there would have not been a 'season three discussion'. But I need a confirmation. Thank you.

The conclusion of Big O is...debatable. It was certainly left open-ended, and several plot points were left unresolved. Common sentiment seems to suggest the series did not have a satisfactory conclusion, whereas a minority believes it was a fine ending. Personally, I think it is best if you watch it and decide for yourself...

I think that, thematically, everything was wrapped up nicely. I'll admit there were several plot points I would rather have seen resolved, but I feel that way when almost any show, movie, or piece of literature finishes. Of course, I'll admit there were a great many more plot points left unresolved with the conclusion of the second season of Big O, so I certainly would not be adverse to a Season 3...

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As for a Season 3, Adult Swim declined the option to pick up more episodes of Big O after the Second Season's run. Since Cartoon Network and Adult Swim co-produced the second season of Big O, the most likely (and, as of now, only) way of receiving a third season would be through Adult Swim.

Many fans are campaigning (much as they did when the first season ended, though seemingly with greater numbers) for a third season, however...time will tell if that movement is successful. It did take three years for a second season of Big O, so who knows..?

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Originally posted by Michael Seebach: [Zopwx2] BREAKING NEWS

Zopwx2, that really needs to be in it's own thread. Like you said, it's breaking news.

On that note, I'm so confused right now. I really don't know what to think.


muchlove
-dork

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Originally posted by Dork quote: Originally posted by Michael Seebach: [Zopwx2] BREAKING NEWS Zopwx2, that really needs to be in it's own thread. Like you said, it's breaking news. On that note, I'm so confused right now. I really don't know what to think. muchlove -dork

AS those jokers...

Look at their announcments in the corner:

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Announcements: We're still broke as hell.

AS might be broke. But their parent company sure as hell isn't.

I swear if they don't produce Big O in the first batch I'm going to be four kinds of pissed off And since I'm convinced they won't produce it I'm about already about 3/4 there ::sigh:: Horrid monster companies, why must they screw with us like this?



muchlove
-dork

Zopwx2, that is pretty breaking news. I'm confused about it also. Is it good for Big O III or not? Guess we'll find out.

As for AS being broke, they always say that. Let's hope they get a bigger budget soon and don't waste it on stupid shows.

BabyGhia

While on one hand, that seems like a fantastical venture that I'm looking forward to seeing the end results of; however, I refuse to hold my breath. AS enjoys getting our hopes up to only dash our excitement, time and time again.

I'm not expecting it to progress Big O's future, but hey, I certainly hope I'm wrong!


Latah
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What's this "news"?

The link 404s.

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Originally posted by Ensign Minneapolis What's this "news"? The link 404s.

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TIME WARNER TO PRODUCE NEW ANIME "Time Warner and Itochu Corp (C. Itoh & Co.) have announced that they will jointly produce new anime to be broadcast simultaneously on Cartoon Network in Japan and North America. By April 2006, the joint venture is expected to be producing weekly episodes for three shows, at a budget of 20 million yen ($US 190,000) per episode, 20 to 50 percent higher than the current average budget for anime TV series. The added budget will be spent on higher-than-average quality animation using more animators and other staff than is typically used in anime. By June 2005, the joint venture is expected to be set up with a fund of 3 billion yen (US$29 million) and will seek funding from other partners including broadcasters, animation studios, and toy manufacturers. In addition to producing the anime, the companies expect to profit from the development and marketing of related merchandise. Guaranteed spots on the American and Japanese Cartoon Networks, combined with the worldwide popularity of anime, is expected to insure better than average returns on investment, enticing investors. The anime series will also be marketed to international broadcasters in Europe and Asia." SOURCE What does this mean for TBO III? It means Time Warner (CN) has the funds and intends to produce new anime! What do we do next? We're are going to show them that the numerous Big O fans are ready and willing to wait for additional Big O (additional episodes, movie, OAV,.... anything) and that is what they should pursue next.

I think this news is good for Big O III. After all, they said they were going to spend the money on higher than average quality anime, and what is Big O? Higher than average and quality anime.

But man oh man, imagine what they could do for Big O with almost $200K per episode!

Seriously, though, I think no one likes endings with loose threads, and that's what season two had. I agree with Phoenix that it was satisfactory, but by no means was it what should have been. We can only hope that there are people at AS who are itching to tie up the loose ends as much as we're itching to finally get the truth.

Think Schwarzwald, people! (paraphrases) There is but one truth, if you avert your eyes from it, you'll be nothing but a puppet.

But if the Act's start over how can there be a Season 3? You guys tell me that...

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Originally posted by Ally Rosewater But if the Act's start over how can there be a Season 3? You guys tell me that...

Perhaps they don't start over.

If you notice, there are a few differences between the beginning of Act 1 and the very end of Act 26. Perhaps Angel left everyone with their memories, etc.

I don't think this means that much for TBO. We can only begin to speculate if and when negotiations begin to set up a new contract for TBO (considering the option was declined).

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Originally posted by Wienberg quote: Originally posted by Ally Rosewater But if the Act's start over how can there be a Season 3? You guys tell me that... Perhaps they don't start over. If you notice, there are a few differences between the beginning of Act 1 and the very end of Act 26. Perhaps Angel left everyone with their memories, etc. I don't think this means that much for TBO. We can only begin to speculate if and when negotiations begin to set up a new contract for TBO (considering the option was declined).

regardless of whether or not you think the writers intended for more episodes, its obvious the end of act 26 is not the same as act 1.

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Originally posted by Michael Seebach: [Zopwx2] quote: Originally posted by Wienberg quote: Originally posted by Ally Rosewater But if the Act's start over how can there be a Season 3? You guys tell me that... Perhaps they don't start over. If you notice, there are a few differences between the beginning of Act 1 and the very end of Act 26. Perhaps Angel left everyone with their memories, etc. I don't think this means that much for TBO. We can only begin to speculate if and when negotiations begin to set up a new contract for TBO (considering the option was declined). regardless of whether or not you think the writers intended for more episodes, its obvious the end of act 26 is not the same as act 1.

But if you look at it in a diffrent way That my have not been the first time Roger found that out. He may have found out that Paradgim was a stage alot of times and just dosen't know it.

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Originally posted by Ally Rosewater quote: Originally posted by Michael Seebach: [Zopwx2] regardless of whether or not you think the writers intended for more episodes, its obvious the end of act 26 is not the same as act 1. But if you look at it in a diffrent way That my have not been the first time Roger found that out. He may have found out that Paradgim was a stage alot of times and just dosen't know it.

...and as you are more or less saying, we don't know any of this for sure, therefore there is reason enough right there for a season 3. Peruse this thread a little more closely and you'll find there are a myriad of unanswered questions the series left viewers with.


Latah
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But now that Paradigm has restarted, how can they explain something that were in the previous cycle? It's not a simple job, they must write new screenplays with many attention finding a good way to merge past unsolved things with new circumstances.

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Originally posted by Kappei Jin But now that Paradigm has restarted, how can they explain something that were in the previous cycle? It's not a simple job, they must write new screenplays with many attention finding a good way to merge past unsolved things with new circumstances.

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Originally posted by Kappei Jin But now that Paradigm has restarted, how can they explain something that were in the previous cycle? It's not a simple job, they must write new screenplays with many attention finding a good way to merge past unsolved things with new circumstances.

That would talk a lot of work.