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Bandai unveils incredible new toys (also: T-Robo concept art & photos from the TTG crew) Posted by Butch on July 21, 2005 @ 4:53 pm EST - Link
Bandai has provided us with a Fall 2005 update for their Teen Titans toy line! All of these are all-new and slated for release this season, so look out for them. (click their names to get a look at each toy) 3.5-inch Action Figures - Apprentice Robin - Apprentice Terra 5-inch Feature Figures - Battle Action Slade - Master of Games 10-inch Action Figures - Aqualad - Speedy T-Vehicles (for 3.5" figures) - Rock Slider - Hyper Skimmer (please note the new product names and paint schemes) Deluxe T-Vehicles (for 3.5" figures) - T-Defense Transporter (image 2) And last but definitely not least... - the Teen Titans T-Robo! (ooh...shiny!) Note: The T-Robo was unveiled in prototype form at Toy Fair 2005, and was later showcased at Comic-Con this month. Combined from the T-Car, R-Cycle, and T-Ship, this massive battle robot serves as both vehicle and playset. Apparently this awesome new toy has been recently spotted in stores, so keep a look out for it. For images and info on these and every single Teen Titans toy from Bandai, check our Toys section (featuring purchase links for toys available through Amazon.com). Additional notes from Bandai: - "The T-Sub will be refreshed in 2005" - for 3.5-inch figures: "2005 will see the introduction of many popular secondary characters and villains from the show, available for the first time in toy form." (very interesting) - 1.5-inch figures Series 5 releases in August, and Series 6 releases in October for 2005 More T-Robo! Photos and concept drawings from the "Teen Titans Go!" crew. "Teen Titans Go!" writer J. Torres gave us the heads up on some amazing photos he took of the T-Robo at Comic-Con this month. Give em a look at his forums. - JTorresOnline: Pictures of the T-ROBOT If that wasn't enough, check out the T-Robo drawings "Teen Titan Go!" artist Todd Nauck drew in preparation for its use in the TTG comic series! - TTG Behind-the-Scenes: Todd's Titans Go Bot 5 Amazing stuff, and we all have the TTG crew to thank for. The T-Robo first appears in "Teen Titans Go!" #9 (titled "War Machine"), and will make an upcoming appearance in issue #21. Issue #21 arrives in stores next week, and stars the T-Robo, Beast Boy as "Garsaurus Rex" (in a nod to his DCU name Garfield Logan), and Professor Chang! (and in case you forgot, enter our TTG give-away to win autographed "Teen Titans Go!" comics! Contest details here.)

New Titans in Season 5, and more Posted by Butch on July 19, 2005 @ 3:26 am EST - Link
Due to legal concerns, we won't be providing the WB Animation panel videoclip from Comic-Con '05 as promised. But rest assured, our Con reports will be chock full of photos, detailed Titans news, and other fun stuff. Also, here's the promotional card that was handed out at a few of the Comic-Con Teen Titans events, designed by producer/designer Glen Murakami. (click to view at full size) The new Titans shown are listed in full view, and hail from the original 1960s series all the way up to Teen Titans' 1990s series. Included are Red Star, Herald, Argent, Kole, Gnaark, Jericho, Pantha, Bushido, and Killowat. The others shown (such as Hot Spot and Wildebeest) are just a few among the returning characters. In Season 5, there will also be some new characters specially created for the show. And of course, there's Kid Flash, the Doom Patrol, the Brotherhood of Evil, their legion of allies, and maybe a certain surprise or two. Stay tuned for more!

News from Comic Con; Season 4 draws to a close Posted by Ixnay on July 16, 2005 @ 6:17 pm EST - Link
Our on-the-scene crew members just phoned this update from the TT panel at San Diego's Comic Con 2005 back into the TGN command center regarding season 5: The Doom Patrol will be making their appearance as the original comics version. They will be adults, and act as Beast Boy's parents. Their costumes are all like Beast Boy's, so he's been in his Doom Patrol costume this entire time. They showed a clip of Robin saying his familiar "Teen Titans Go!" at the same time the leader of the Doom Patrol (Mento) says "Doom Patrol attack!" There's lots of interaction between the teams, fighting together and so on. The Brotherhood of Evil will also be made up of the same characters from the comics. They were shown talking to every bad guy that has made an appearance in TT (with the exceptions of Slade, Trigon, Krall, and Blackfire). And we mean EVERY villain: Malchior (in paper form), Kardiak, Mother Mae-eye, Punk Rocket, Atlas, Control Freak, the witch from Cyborg the Barbarian, and so on. There were even a few new villains they've gotten the greenlight to do, such as Ding Dong Daddy. The villains are led by The Brain, who speaks with a stephen hawking voice and looks like a Dalek from the old Dr. Who.The clip ended with him saying that they will "Hunt down the Teen Titans one by one" Also, from the clip they showed for JLU, it appears the two shows are going in almost identical directions. And this is with the staff of the two shows not talking at all, it just happened. ALSO, as a special bonus for you, our crew was able to VIDEO tape the panel, which includes a reading of the first act of The End, pt 3. They're going to get it to me later tonight and we'll see if we can distribute it for you all to enjoy. The staff was also elusive and left open the possibility for Terra making a return in season 5. And, if that's not enough, Season 4 comes to an end tonight with the airing of The End, pt 3 in the US. Be sure to join us in the forums to talk about it and all of this news!

New Art, and TTG at Comic Con Posted by Ixnay on July 13, 2005 @ 5:21 pm EST - Link
Just in time for Comic Con this weekend, we've got three new images courtesy of Derrick Wyatt in our Official Art Gallery! Be sure to check out: Beast Boy's Animal Forms Control Freak Control Freak's head, from the side For those of you getting ready to head to Comic Con in San Diego tomorrow, the Teen Titans Go! crew has sent us word of when and where they'll be around this weekend: Friday DC Comics - 3:00-4:00 Saturday DC Comics - 1:00-2:00 Sunday DC Comics - 10:30-11:30 Todd Nauck and Sean Galloway will be sketching for fans and J. Torres will be sitting there looking pretty. Stay tuned all weekend as the TitansGo.net staff brings you live updates from Comic Con with the latest news on Teen Titans!

The Brotherhood of Evil arrives in Season 5 Posted by Butch on July 11, 2005 @ 10:08 pm EST - Link
With Season 5's DC-universe superhero team revealed by Animation Insider as none other than the Doom Patrol, that begs the question: what DC comic villains will be joining? We at TitansGo.net have been informed that in Season 5, Beast Boy will be donning his old Doom Patrol mask once again to team up with the Doom Patrol and help defeat their long-time enemies, the Brotherhood of Evil. Rejoice! In the DC-universe, the Brotherhood of Evil is led by Brain, a super-intellectual brain encased in life preserving fluid. By his side are Monsieur Mallah, a genetically engineered gorilla capable of speech and high intelligence, and Madame Rouge, a shape-shifter who's able to alter her body to fight foes and imitate just about any likeness. Among its history, the Brotherhood has taken on additional help such as Phobia (who is capable of turning a person's fears against them), Plasmus, and Warp. (click on the right-hand thumbnail for larger view of the Brotherhood) So will they and others be in this version of the Brotherhood? And how will this bode for Beast Boy, the Titans, and the DP? We'll see. Stay tuned this week for even more Season 5 news, and check out Titans Tower's Brotherhood of Evil page for their comic background. Some more news: Character designer Brianne Drouhard has a new sketchbook out in time for Comic-Con this week! Entitled "Banana Cat", it will be found at the Stuart Ng booth at the Convention Center's Exhibit hall floor. Drop by and pick it up! - "Banana Cat" cover - Stuart Ng Books

Glen Murakami signing events at Comic-Con '05 Posted by Butch on July 11, 2005 @ 5:04 pm EST - Link
At Comic-Con this week, Glen Murakami will be at several signing events: for Bandai, Wonderful World of Animation, and Stuart Ng Books. That's three chances for you to drop by, say 'hi' and get something signed up. Schedule is as follows. Glen Murakami signings: 1. Stuart Ng Books (Booth 5013) - July 15th, 6:00 to 7:00 PM 2. Wonderful World of Animation (Booth 215) - July 16th, 10:30 to 12:30 PM 3. Bandai America (Booth 3713) - July 16th, 4:45 to 6:45 PM All booths will be located in the Exhibit Hall. For more Comic-Con information, check the official site.

Bandai's Exclusive Teen Titans plans for the San Diego Comic-Con Posted by Butch on July 8, 2005 @ 8:20 pm EST - Link
The folks at Bandai have provided us with their official plans regarding Teen Titans at San Diego Comic-Con 2005. Read on for the low-down: "The Teen Titans Join Bandai America for a Super Hero Invasion at Comic-Con 2005 Bandai America to Host Exclusive Autograph Signing With Voice Talent Behind Hit Animated Series & Distribute Exclusive 1.5" Teen Titans Figure to Fans Straight from Warner Bros. Animation's animated television series, the Teen Titans are swooping into the 2005 San Diego Comic-Con to join Bandai America Incorporated (booth #3713) for an exclusive autograph signing event. Bandai America's booth will be transformed into "Teen Titans Central" on Saturday, July 16th from 4:45-6:45PM. During this time only, all fans will be given a limited edition 1.5" translucent figure of Beast Boy in mid-transformation [click on thumbnails for a larger view]. Voice talent scheduled to appear include Ron Perlman ("Slade"), Khary Payton ("Cyborg"), Greg Cipes ("Beast Boy"), Hynden Walch ("Starfire") and Tara Strong ("Raven"). Producers David Slack and Glenn Murakami, who specially designed the exclusive autograph card for Comic-Con attendees, will also be on hand. "Teen Titans continues to score tremendous ratings on two networks, and our toys and action figures featuring the wealth of characters from the show have been a huge hit with boys and girls of all ages," said Matt Golding, director of marketing, Bandai America Inc. "Bandai America is extremely excited to be hosting this event with the talent from the show, as well as distributing our exclusive figure, for all the Teen Titans fans expected at Comic-Con." In addition to the signing event, Bandai America will display action figures and other products from its portfolio of popular and award-winning toy lines. Sister divisions Bandai Entertainment, a leading distributor of anime home video/DVD, Bandai Cards and Bandai Video Games will showcase their latest releases and game demos (please check booth #3713 for more information). The Teen Titans autograph signing will take place immediately following the Warner Bros. Animation Presents: Teen Titans Live! panel on Saturday from 3:30-4:30PM in Room 6 CDEF. Based on the long-running DC Comics book series, Teen Titans stars Robin as the leader of a band of teenage super heroes that includes Starfire, Cyborg, Beast Boy and Raven. Chronicling their youthful adventures, Teen Titans airs weekly on Cartoon Network and Kids' WB! Bandai America's Teen Titans toy line was introduced in 2004 and has become a major hit at retail. Capturing the unique humor featured in the show, the line includes 1.5" collectible figures, 3.5" figures, 5" feature figures, vehicles, playsets and role-play toys. In 2005, Bandai America expanded the brand into new product categories, including 10" action figures and 6.5" "super-deformed" plush, and introduced a greater variety of characters that were never put in toy form before. For the fall season, Bandai America's key products include the T-Robo, a three-in-one vehicle/playset that features three T-Vehicles that can transform into the Teen Titans newest ally; the Drill Diver and Claw Crawler T-Vehicles that can be combined with one another, as well as the deluxe T-Sub to form an even greater fighting force; and unique role play toys which allow kids to assume the identity of their favorite character, including Cyborg's Spy Hand for conducting surveillance missions around dark corners." Booth signing, exclusive toy offer, multi-vehicle T-Robo toy, a Teen Titan themed booth event on Saturday, and (best of all) the company of the Titans crew. If you're attending Comic-Con, it goes without saying that you shouldn't miss what Bandai has in store. Don't forget, "The End - Part 2" premieres this Saturday at 8:00 PM on Cartoon Network! description: "The Titans are about to face their greatest challenge ever. But is there really any hope of preventing the end of the world?"

Official full Teen Titans Comic-Con Schedule Posted by K on July 7, 2005 @ 12:33 am EST - Link
You may remember in one of our previous updates that we provided a small schedule of the Titan events going on at San Diego Comic-Con. Thanks to the wonderful people at WB Animation, we now have a full and official schedule for you. Huzzah! Friday, July 15th: (12:30 -1:30 pm), Room 5AB. Panel: 25th Anniversary of Teen Titans. On the Panel are Glen Murakami, Nick Cardy, Marv Wolfman, and Geoff Johns. Saturday, July 16th (10:30 am - 12:30 pm), WWA Booth #215. Signing: Wonderful World of Animation. At this signing are Glen Murakami, and Rino Ramano (The Batman). (3:30 pm - 4:30 pm), Room 6CDEF. Panel: Warner Bros. Animation Presents: Teen Titans Live! Teen Titans talent take the stage and bring to life an action-packed script in an exclusive performance, featuring Greg Cipes (Beast Boy), Khary Payton (Cyborg), Tara Strong (Raven), Hynden Walch (Starfire), and Kevin Michael Richardson (Trigon), Led by Andrea Romano. Discover what it's like to be a Titan on the hit series and get an inside look into an actual recording session. Teen Titans innovative producers Glen Murakami, David Slack, and Linda M. Steiner come front and center to answer questions you've always wanted to ask and unveil never-before-seen clips from next season. Immediately following the panel, meet the cast at a special autograph signing event at the Bandai America booth. This exciting stage presentation and exclusive sneak peek is a must see session for Titans fans! (4:45 pm - 6:45 pm), Bandai Booth: #3713. Signing: Teen Titans Bandai America Fan Event. At the signing are Tara Strong, Hynden Walch, Khary Payton, Greg Cipes, and Glen Murakami. Busy schedule for all you Titan fans. Remember to go and show your support for Teen Titans! Also, don't forget to give love to our autographed DVD Contest winners!

We have a Winner for the Autographed DVD give-away! Posted by Butch on July 6, 2005 @ 6:31 pm EST - Link
After much hemming and hawing, we've at last chosen a single lucky winner for the autographed DVD giveaway: TC H, who sent in this lovely Raven drawing. Congratulations! Please send us your mailing address so we can award your prize. If we don't hear back after 10 days, we'll have no choice but to award the prize to the 2nd place runner up. The winner will be sent this Vol. 2 "Switched" DVD signed by the Teen Titans production artists. Runners Up: - Christina Davis: "Fractured" - Azwan Wahid: "Teen Titans Unite" - Jason: "Quickly, Robin!" Honorable Mention: - Alicia Hackney - Hyperspace - Amanda Aug - Brian Serra - Stephanie Dreher - Darth Nat Thank you to everyone who participated! It was a real treat receiving your entries and seeing the effort you all put into them. Stay tuned for when we announce another cool contest all you Titans fans can enter soon, to win another signed DVD!

"The End-Part 1" & New Official Art (also: San Diego Comic-Con event news) Posted by Butch on July 3, 2005 @ 2:04 pm EST - Link
In light of CN's "The End - Part 1" airing last night, we've added new character model sheets in the Official Art gallery. Some related to Trigon's glorious coming, some not: - Trigon model sheet - raven birds designs - Gizmo drawing - Puppet King model All were drawn by character designer Derrick Wyatt. For his and other Teen Titans designer sketchbooks, order from Stuart Ng Books. Also, check out our "The End - Part 1" screenshots, and join us in the episode's discussion at our Forums. Comic-Con International has released their entire event programming. Read on for the Titans events. On Friday, July 15: "12:30-1:30 25th Anniversary of Teen Titans—Twenty-five! They’re supposed to be teens! Either way, they star in one of the most enduring titles DC Comics has published in the last 40 years. Starting with the first incarnation in the 60s and 70s and moving through their groundbreaking series in the 80s co-created by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez, the Titans are back again as a hit book! Marv Wolfman will moderates this panel featuring Titans writers and artists past and present, including the legendary Nick Cardy, artist on a memorable run of the first Teen Titans series; Barbara Kesel, former editor of the Teen Titans; Geoff Johns, current writer of the Titans’ tales; and Glenn Murakami, producer of the Teen Titans animated show, appearing on Cartoon Network and produced by Warner Bros. Animation. Room 5AB" On Saturday, July 16: "3:30-5:00 WB Animation: Teen Titans Live!—Teen Titans talent take the stage and bring to life an action-packed script in an exclusive performance, featuring Greg Cipes (Beast Boy), Khary Payton (Cyborg), Tara Strong (Raven), Hynden Walch (Starfire), Ron Perlman (Slade), and Kevin Michael Richardson (Trigon), led by multiple Emmy Award–winning voice director Andrea Romano. Discover what it’s like to be a Titan on the hit series and get an inside look into an actual recording session. Teen Titans innovative producers Glen Murakami, David Slack, and Linda M. Steiner come front and center to answer questions you’ve always wanted to ask and unveil never-before-seen clips from next season. This exciting stage presentation and exclusive sneak peek is a must-see session for Titans fans! Room 6CDEF" That's quite alot of Teen Titans guests, all in honor of the 25th anniversary. For convention updates and info, check the official Comic-Con International site.

Rob Hoegee on "The End" (also: Teen Titans Comic-Con 2005 schedule revealed!) Posted by Butch on July 2, 2005 @ 2:28 am EST - Link
Awhile back, writer Rob Hoegee dropped by for a chat with us and offered a few words about "The End" as well as Trigon: We're definitely in for something fiercely dark, as well as a different take on everyone's favorite demon overlord. Regarding the changes and some limits with Trigon's character and design: "We could only have so many satan references. Red skin and cloven hooves was our limit." This time around, Trigon will be sporting antlers (harkening from his comic roots) instead of typical demon's horns. "The crown was a compromise Glen [Murakami] came up with - and a great one". In a way, the compromise on Trigon's look turned out for the better, giving Trigon a unique look above your average demon overlord. Another change for Trigon was a switch in voice actors: in "The End", Kevin Michael Richardson will be providing his voice. For anyone curious for the reason, the change "[was] not in terms of the story - we just really wanted to use Kevin for the voice. He's so awesome." On the season's 3-part finale as a whole, "All I can say is I hope Warner Home Video releases them as a movie - it really plays as a set. I watched all five of the arc episodes together and it was amazing". Rob Hoegee is the writer for "The End - Part 2", in which we're hinted that teamwork takes on a whole new meaning. Amy Wolfram and David Slack provided writing for Parts 1 and 3 respectively. Note: For those of you heading to the San Diego Comic-con next month, be sure to drop in and say 'Hi' to Rob. He and others will be there all week, and there will be discussion panels focusing on the show. And don't forget to tune in for "The End - Part 1" on Cartoon Network tonight, at 8:00 PM! Speaking of the San Diego Comic-Con, the animated Teen Titans program events have finally been uncovered, thanks to The Official Tara Strong site. The Teen Titans voice cast (Greg Cipes, Scott Menville, Khary Payton, Ron Perlman, Tara Strong, and Hynden Walch) will be at a Teen Titans panel, as well as at a Bandai booth signing on Saturday, July 16th, 2005. The Teen Titans panel will be led by Casting Director Andrea Romano, and will feature a special screening of never-before-seen video footage for the show (our sources tell us that this footage will contain scenes from Season 5!). This panel will run on Saturday from 3:00 to 4:00 PM, located in Room 6CDEF. The Bandai booth signing event will be from 4:30 to 6:00 PM on the same day, and will be located on the Exhibit Hall floor. Don't forget, Bandai will also be handing out exclusive Beast Boy figures (image) to attending fans. schedule recap: - "Teen Titans" Panel & Special Screening - Saturday, July 16th @ 3:00 to 4:00 PM - "Teen Titans" Signing at Bandai's booth - Saturday, July 16th @ 4:30 to 6:00 PM (for full details, click here) And last but not least, "New Teen Titans" co-creator Marv Wolfman will be attending a special spotlight panel at the Comic-Con on Thursday, July 14th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. "Spotlight on Marv Wolfman — A Comic-Con favorite every year, writer Marv Wolfman will be talking about the 25th anniversary of the Teen Titans, the 20-year long repercussions of a certain Crisis on Infinite Earths, and much more. Marv’s long career includes writing just about every major superhero book at both Marvel and DC, and his long, beloved run on Tomb of Dracula. Find out about those titles and what Marv is up to now! Room 2" For full program details: - Comic-Con Event Programming: Thursday (check out the Comic-Con International site for news and info)

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