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Guilhem



Joined: 14 Jun 2004
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 10:50 am Reply with quote
I know this place is more related to animes in the sense of 'japanese cartoons' than cartoons as a whole but I thought some peeps here may be interested into being informed about this new series. If the mods think it's not an appropriate topic, for whatever reasons, I'll not see any problem if it is moved or deleted and I'd apologize in advance...

Otherwise, keep on ^^ Here is the official web site:
http://www.skylandtv.com/main.html

It's in Flash and overally very nice-looking IMO. Also, it's all written in english so the regulars in here shouldn't have any problems to dig into it... Cool

The plot synopsis:
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The year is 2251. Earth has shattered into millions of pieces that now orbit the planet's core. The Sphere, led by Oslo, a power-mad ruler with telekinetic powers, has installed a dictatorship that controls water distribution, now a precious ressource. It's up to Mahad and his telekinetic sister, Lena, along with their band of futuristic pirates, to recus their imprisoned mother, fight for freedom and restore peace to Skyland


The overall show is done in CG, including the characters which are cell-shaded and rather well animated judging by the first 2 episodes aired yesterday on the France 2 channel. A trailer is available in QuickTime or PSP format. Otherwise, the majority of characters are presented as well as the main groups they belong to. The usual goodies are available aswell, such as the traditional wallpapers or postcards to invite friends into visiting this website if you wish to do so

I hope you'll enjoy this presentation. Personnally, and without any chauvinism, I'm very glad to see a french production which keeps on developping the 'french touch' in a rather nice way...
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Starwind Amada



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 11:26 am Reply with quote
But it's not anime. This is ANIME New Network not Animation News Network. Wink
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Efan



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 11:31 am Reply with quote
Starwind Amada wrote:
But it's not anime. This is ANIME New Network not Animation News Network. Wink


It may not be anime, but it looks good overall. If you ask me that plot sounds perfect for a futuristic anime.
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Guilhem



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 12:59 pm Reply with quote
Starwind Amada wrote:
But it's not anime. This is ANIME New Network not Animation News Network. Wink

I believe it is what I said in the very fist sentence of my post:
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I know this place is more related to animes in the sense of 'japanese cartoons' than cartoons as a whole (...)


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Guilhem



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PostPosted: Mon Nov 28, 2005 9:29 pm Reply with quote
The first 2 eps are available for free legal download onto the NickToons web site, right here:
http://www.nicktoonsnetwork.com/

I've just watched the first one and was very pleased: 'hope you'll enjoy it as much as me Cool

Directs links (right-click and 'save target as...' if you want to save onto your HD - around 130 Mb each):
- first episode:
http://www.nicktoonsnetwork.com/watch/video/skyland_ep1.mov
- second episode:
http://www.nicktoonsnetwork.com/watch/video/skyland_ep2.mov
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Tolarian



Joined: 24 Nov 2005
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 29, 2005 9:45 am Reply with quote
...I saw it on Teletoon Saturday last weekend @7(the first eps) it isnt anime but its well done...

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