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In July of 2009, Warner Bros. Animation announced a new television series based on the ''Looney Tunes'', tentatively titled '''''Looney Tunes: Laff Riot'''''. Conceived after the critical failure of ''Loonatics Unleashed'', this new series was intended to go back to the Golden Age cartoons in terms of tone whilst updating the characters’ appearances.<ref>[http://animationguildblog.blogspot.com/2009/07/at-toon-factory-of-brothers-warner.html  The Animation Guild's blog post about ''Laff Riot'' entering production.] Retrieved 07 Jun '20</ref>
In July of 2009, Warner Bros. Animation announced a new television series based on the ''Looney Tunes'', tentatively titled '''''Looney Tunes: Laff Riot'''''. Conceived after the critical failure of ''Loonatics Unleashed'', this new series was intended to go back to the Golden Age cartoons in terms of tone whilst updating the characters’ appearances.<ref>[http://animationguildblog.blogspot.com/2009/07/at-toon-factory-of-brothers-warner.html  The Animation Guild's blog post about ''Laff Riot'' entering production.] Retrieved 07 Jun '20</ref>


However, by November of 2009, test screenings of ''Laff Riot'''s pilot left Warner Bros.' executives unimpressed, resulting in layoffs in WB's animation division and a retool of the show.<ref>[https://animationguildblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/layoffs-and-hirings.html  The Animation Guild's blog post about ''Laff Riot's'' retooling.] Retrieved 07 Jun '20</ref><ref>[https://www.cartoonbrew.com/tv/looney-tunes-news-18003.html  Cartoon Brew's blog post about ''Laff Riot's'' retooling.] Retrieved 07 Jun '20</ref> Its changes lead to the creation of ''The Looney Tunes Show'', now with a sitcom setting. The new setting, as well as the show's art direction, was the subject of criticism from several ''Looney Tunes'' fans. ''The Looney Tunes Show'' premiered on Cartoon Network on May 3rd, 2011 to mixed reviews lasting only two seasons and a direct-to-video movie, however, it ended up getting a cult following. The ''Laff Riot'' pilot was repurposed for and adapted into ''The Looney Tunes Show'' episode "Casa de Calma".
However, by November of 2009, test screenings of ''Laff Riot'''s pilot left Warner Bros.' executives unimpressed, resulting in layoffs in WB's animation division and a retool of the show.<ref>[https://animationguildblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/layoffs-and-hirings.html  The Animation Guild's blog post about ''Laff Riot's'' retooling.] Retrieved 07 Jun '20</ref><ref>[https://www.cartoonbrew.com/tv/looney-tunes-news-18003.html  Cartoon Brew's blog post about ''Laff Riot's'' retooling.] Retrieved 07 Jun '20</ref> Its changes lead to the creation of ''The Looney Tunes Show'', now with a sitcom setting. The new setting, as well as the show's art direction, was the subject of criticism from several ''Looney Tunes'' fans. ''The Looney Tunes Show'' premiered on Cartoon Network on May 3rd, 2011 to mixed reviews lasting only two seasons and a direct-to-video movie, however, it ended up getting a cult following. The ''Laff Riot'' pilot was repurposed for and adapted into ''The Looney Tunes Show'' episode "Casa de Calma". This is notable for the final thing Joe Alaskey voiced for the Looney Tunes before his death.  


==Rediscovery==
==Rediscovery==
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Despite his followers wanting more footage from the pilot, Trevor stated on Twitter that he would only release the full pilot if his channel reaches five thousand subscribers.<ref>[https://twitter.com/theferrishouse/status/1268234278997053449  Ferris Wheelhouse's Twitter post about the pilot's release.], Retrieved 07 Jun '20</ref> On June 25, 2020, he revealed in a video ''Great Restorations are What's Cookin'!'' that an upcoming video about the history of the revival of the Looney Tunes would be made. He also said the video would include the remainder of the Laff Riot footage, although it is unknown when this video will release.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFbixKZBYbQ&t The video stating that the pilot will be released.] Retrieved 25 Jun '20</ref>
Despite his followers wanting more footage from the pilot, Trevor stated on Twitter that he would only release the full pilot if his channel reaches five thousand subscribers.<ref>[https://twitter.com/theferrishouse/status/1268234278997053449  Ferris Wheelhouse's Twitter post about the pilot's release.], Retrieved 07 Jun '20</ref> On June 25, 2020, he revealed in a video ''Great Restorations are What's Cookin'!'' that an upcoming video about the history of the revival of the Looney Tunes would be made. He also said the video would include the remainder of the Laff Riot footage, although it is unknown when this video will release.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFbixKZBYbQ&t The video stating that the pilot will be released.] Retrieved 25 Jun '20</ref>
On September 4, 2020, the full pilot was uploaded to Trevor's YouTube channel, since the Looney Tunes Cartoons video was taking so long.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK2KHRIXW0w When Was the Last Time Elmer Fired His Gun?] Retrieved 4 Sept '20</ref>
On September 4, 2020, the full pilot was uploaded to Trevor's YouTube channel, since the Looney Tunes Cartoons video was taking so long.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK2KHRIXW0w When Was the Last Time Elmer Fired His Gun?] Retrieved 4 Sept '20</ref>
==Cast==
*Joe Alaskey as Bugs and Daffy
*Bob Bergen as Porky and Tweety


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

Revision as of 16:56, 4 September 2020

LaffRiotLogo.jpg

The pilot pitch's logo.

Status: Found

Date found: September 4, 2020

Found by: Trevor Thompson

In July of 2009, Warner Bros. Animation announced a new television series based on the Looney Tunes, tentatively titled Looney Tunes: Laff Riot. Conceived after the critical failure of Loonatics Unleashed, this new series was intended to go back to the Golden Age cartoons in terms of tone whilst updating the characters’ appearances.[1]

However, by November of 2009, test screenings of Laff Riot's pilot left Warner Bros.' executives unimpressed, resulting in layoffs in WB's animation division and a retool of the show.[2][3] Its changes lead to the creation of The Looney Tunes Show, now with a sitcom setting. The new setting, as well as the show's art direction, was the subject of criticism from several Looney Tunes fans. The Looney Tunes Show premiered on Cartoon Network on May 3rd, 2011 to mixed reviews lasting only two seasons and a direct-to-video movie, however, it ended up getting a cult following. The Laff Riot pilot was repurposed for and adapted into The Looney Tunes Show episode "Casa de Calma". This is notable for the final thing Joe Alaskey voiced for the Looney Tunes before his death.

Rediscovery

On May 31st, 2020, Trevor Thompson, better known as The Looney Tunes Critic, and owner of the YouTube channel Ferris Wheelhouse, uploaded a video titled Hold the Restorations, Please!, where he talks about the restoration of several classic Looney Tunes shorts on the recently released HBO Max. Near the end of the video he shares the opening of the Laff Riot pilot, which plays for one minute until it gets cut back to the video's main topic. The video's credits shows another clip, which lasts 18 seconds.[4]

Despite his followers wanting more footage from the pilot, Trevor stated on Twitter that he would only release the full pilot if his channel reaches five thousand subscribers.[5] On June 25, 2020, he revealed in a video Great Restorations are What's Cookin'! that an upcoming video about the history of the revival of the Looney Tunes would be made. He also said the video would include the remainder of the Laff Riot footage, although it is unknown when this video will release.[6] On September 4, 2020, the full pilot was uploaded to Trevor's YouTube channel, since the Looney Tunes Cartoons video was taking so long.[7]

Cast

  • Joe Alaskey as Bugs and Daffy
  • Bob Bergen as Porky and Tweety

Gallery

Opening video.

Another clip taken from the pilot.

The full pilot (go to 17:42)

References

  1. ↑ The Animation Guild's blog post about Laff Riot entering production. Retrieved 07 Jun '20
  2. ↑ The Animation Guild's blog post about Laff Riot's retooling. Retrieved 07 Jun '20
  3. ↑ Cartoon Brew's blog post about Laff Riot's retooling. Retrieved 07 Jun '20
  4. ↑ The Looney Tunes Critic's video Hold the Restoration, Please!, where clips from Laff Riot can be seen (timestamped). Retrieved 07 Jun '20
  5. ↑ Ferris Wheelhouse's Twitter post about the pilot's release., Retrieved 07 Jun '20
  6. ↑ The video stating that the pilot will be released. Retrieved 25 Jun '20
  7. ↑ When Was the Last Time Elmer Fired His Gun? Retrieved 4 Sept '20
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