Rainbow Brite Gets Rebooted for a "Modern Audience." What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

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🐠 Become a MEMBER of The Reef at http://ClownfishMinus.com Rainbow Brite is getting another reboot. Let’s hope it’s better than the Dynamite Entertainment comic book series. The Rainbow Brite reboot may significantly alter the original franchise’s diverse cast of color kids to appeal to a "modern audience." Crucial Entertainment, the company behind the Sonic the Hedgehog movie, is producing the Rainbow Brite reboot, raising concerns about its quality and faithfulness to the source material. The decision to use CGI for the reboot instead of traditional animation could drastically change the visual style and charm of the original 1980s franchise. The reboot’s focus on "contemporary appeal" may lead to significant departures from the original themes and storylines of Rainbow Brite. The emphasis on "friendship, teamwork, color, and optimism" in the reboot might oversimplify or alter the original narrative’s nuanced approach to overcoming darkness and negativity. The upcoming Rainbow Brite reboot for its 40th anniversary is facing criticism for straying from the original’s essence while attempting to modernize the franchise. 00:00 Rainbow Brite is getting a CG reboot for its 40th anniversary, but the new version poorly captures the original’s essence. 01:48 Cray Studios and Hallmark are rebooting Rainbow Brite to emphasize friendship and optimism, raising concerns about losing the original essence. 03:32 Rainbow Brite’s reboot should prioritize modern language and technology while respecting its original diversity and inclusivity. 05:33 Rainbow Brite’s reboot replaces original characters with aliens, while Garrett Sander introduces a new toy line, Gravestone Guardians, blending elements of Monster High and She-Ra. 08:01 A new line of dolls inspired by classic characters is being crowdfunded, aiming for $45,000 but currently at $8,400. 10:03 Independent creators are reviving 80s and 90s nostalgia with a new Rainbow Brite reboot for kids, incorporating some darker themes. 11:27 The speaker questions the Rainbow Brite reboot’s potential, citing past failures and advocating for more innovative projects like Gravestone Guardians. 13:01 Rainbow Brite is being rebooted to appeal to a modern audience with new content and community engagement opportunities. Official Merch Store: http://ClownfishMinus.com CFTV Audio Podcast (iTunes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629 CFTV Audio Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/6qJc5C6OkQkaZnGCeuVOD1 Official Website: http://ClownfishTV.com Official Clownfish TV subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ClownfishTVOfficial/ Geeky Sparkles’ Blog: https://www.piratesandprincesses.net/ About Us: Clownfish TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary channel that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer’s point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #Animation #News #Commentary #Reaction #Podcast #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech