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Title: Go Team Venture!
Post by: Dr. Mrs. The Monarch on May 15, 2008, 02:23:16 PM
Who on the board loves The Venture Brothers! I noticed a couple people have venture avatars! Awesome. I cannot wait for the new season. There is a preview for season 3 on Jackson Publicks website.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: mrbasehart on May 15, 2008, 02:43:32 PM
Yeah, some of us are big fans.  Can't wait!
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Bob on May 15, 2008, 04:10:50 PM
Just got into them recently and I am hooked.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: SoiledShortz on May 15, 2008, 04:53:51 PM
I have to say I'm not a huge fan. Sorry.  :-\ However I LOVE Patrick Warburton's voice. As the tick, on seinfeld, etc. He'd make a geat quest riffer...
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: RoninFox on May 15, 2008, 05:40:07 PM
It took me awhile to get into the Venture Brothers, first time I saw it on Adult Swim I just kind of stared at it without a real reaction then turned it off half way through.  I'm not sure what kind of weird mood I was in that day, maybe it was just a horrible week I can't remember or something, but when I caught a couple episodes in the last year, I got hooked and I got hooked big.  I can't wait for season 3.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: anais.jude on May 15, 2008, 07:17:47 PM
I was never able to watch it cause I either didnt have cable or was sleeping, but i rented season 1 and and watched season 2 online. and as you can tell, i love henchman 21 and 24!
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: SoiledShortz on May 15, 2008, 09:27:14 PM
Guess I'll have to give it another chance then  :D
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: sarcasm_made_Easy on May 16, 2008, 12:11:04 AM
i LOVE the venture bros. i kinda hope that dr v gets his act together cause at the rate he is going he is gonna be broke soon.  course i dont want him to turn into his father i just want him to be a bigger player in the minds of the guild.  also the monarch rules.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: RoninFox on May 16, 2008, 01:50:03 AM
Quote from: sarcasm_made_Easy on May 16, 2008, 12:11:04 AM
...also the monarch rules.

damn straight!  As much as the entire series has grown on me, the thing that got me hooked more than anything is the Monarch/Dr. Girlfriend saga
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: sarcasm_made_Easy on May 16, 2008, 02:35:03 AM
i love dr girlfriend but i like the whole bizaar arch villian (for hire?) thingy and especially like the inerplay between monarch and dr v,  they both BLOW at what they do yet they never stop for some reason. 
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Sheik Yerbouti on May 16, 2008, 03:16:43 AM
I love the Venture Brothers!  Really excited that new ones are finally coming out.  I guess Ben Edlund, the creator of the original Tick comics, is involved in some way?  You can see a Tick-like influence with all the goofy heroes and villains, only a little more adult. 
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Pak-Man on May 16, 2008, 09:56:02 AM
Jackson Publick (One of the show's main helmers) worked on The Tick cartoon as a writer with Ben Edlund, so a lot of his ideas are still drawing from that same well of creativity. He apparantly also stays in touch with Ben Edlund, who has come in to work on three episodes.

Ben did the much maligned (But I really like 'em) Careers in Science, and Guess Who's Coming to State Dinner duology, and he did Viva Los Muertos! (The one with Venturestein.)
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Raven on May 16, 2008, 11:53:03 AM
I don't watch Adult Swim that often but I usually pick up the shows I like on DVD when they are availible.  But I may have to set my dvr for these.  Venture Bros. rules.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Dr. Mrs. The Monarch on May 16, 2008, 12:05:03 PM
Quote from: RoninFox on May 16, 2008, 01:50:03 AM
Quote from: sarcasm_made_Easy on May 16, 2008, 12:11:04 AM
...also the monarch rules.

damn straight!  As much as the entire series has grown on me, the thing that got me hooked more than anything is the Monarch/Dr. Girlfriend saga

Oh yell yeah! I watched the unaried pilot after I bought the season 1 dvd. The Monarch is hilarious in that episode (and its the only episdoe where Dr. Girlfriend isn't voiced by Doc Hammer)

Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: MarkAndrew on May 16, 2008, 12:08:18 PM
Man, this ALMOST makes me want to get cable again.  It looks I'm in for a bit of a wait until it's on DVD.

Did anyone else find that they liked Season 1 better than Season 2?  Brock was a lot scarier and less nurturing in Season 1.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: RoninFox on May 17, 2008, 12:47:40 AM
Quote from: Dr. Mrs. The Monarch on May 16, 2008, 12:05:03 PM
Quote from: RoninFox on May 16, 2008, 01:50:03 AM
Quote from: sarcasm_made_Easy on May 16, 2008, 12:11:04 AM
...also the monarch rules.

damn straight!  As much as the entire series has grown on me, the thing that got me hooked more than anything is the Monarch/Dr. Girlfriend saga

Oh yell yeah! I watched the unaried pilot after I bought the season 1 dvd. The Monarch is hilarious in that episode (and its the only episdoe where Dr. Girlfriend isn't voiced by Doc Hammer)



I've only watched that one once so far, but it was fairly recently.  Just seeing the Monarch in his original concept costume was hilarious.  Have you listened to Doc on the commentaries, talking about how many guys will tell him his voice is a big part of why they find Dr. Girlfriend attractive?  I nearly cried laughing at that.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Sheik Yerbouti on May 17, 2008, 05:11:10 AM
Quote from: Pak-Man on May 16, 2008, 09:56:02 AM
Jackson Publick (One of the show's main helmers) worked on The Tick cartoon as a writer with Ben Edlund, so a lot of his ideas are still drawing from that same well of creativity. He apparantly also stays in touch with Ben Edlund, who has come in to work on three episodes.

Ben did the much maligned (But I really like 'em) Careers in Science, and Guess Who's Coming to State Dinner duology, and he did Viva Los Muertos! (The one with Venturestein.)

Thanks, I knew there was a connection.  I still have a first edition of Tick #1 that I bought when it came out, way back in the day.  A very funny comic.  Edlund never got around to writing many of them though.  I think the original Tick series ran for about 12 issues over the course of several years? 

I think Season 2 was an improvement overall, it really gave them a chance to develop the characters.  And making the Monarch's two henchmen into major characters was a brilliant move.  It's an incredibly smart show considering that at its core its a parody of Johnny Quest.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Pak-Man on May 17, 2008, 01:28:56 PM
What I love is that it never stops at parody. It parodys things, but that's never the joke. The characters have their own elements to them that  make them an integral part of the Venture universe. Take the Fantastic Four parody.  The characters are obviously based off them, but they've added twists to everyone that makes them all fit seamlessly into the Venture world of superscience.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Dr. Mrs. The Monarch on June 01, 2008, 07:48:17 PM
Oh man! The New episode is on adultswim.com. I watched it this afternoon!. It was awesome. We are def in for a great season. There were
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Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: RoninFox on June 02, 2008, 07:13:12 AM
Quote from: Dr. Mrs. The Monarch on June 01, 2008, 07:48:17 PM
Oh man! The New episode is on adultswim.com. I watched it this afternoon!. It was awesome. We are def in for a great season. There were
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And having
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Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: anais.jude on June 02, 2008, 07:21:49 AM
I totally agree! This episode was a great season opener IMHO. And of course, with the monarch and Dr. G-f comes plenty of 21 and 24!
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Wiseblood on June 02, 2008, 08:14:36 AM
(http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/2895/josephsj5.gif)

Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Nightmare Coat!
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Pak-Man on June 02, 2008, 11:14:23 AM
This season's off to a great start. They never QUITE told us what Dr. Girlfriend said, though...
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Tyrant on June 02, 2008, 01:11:52 PM
  I'm turning into a total Venture Bros whore. Pak and I went out and looked everywhere for those little [adult swim] figurines and the very one I was hoping for the most (Monarch) was the one I got!!! They're blind packaged so I wound up with two Monarchs since yesterday. Now if I can just wrangle a Dr.Girlfriend figure....

  The new ep last night kicked ASS. This may be the best show ever on [adult swim], and before anyone thinks I'm jumping the gun, I've thought this since season 1.

  Also, it doesn't hurt at all that they have J.G. "Foetus" Thirlwell (http://www.foetus.org (http://www.foetus.org)) composing the awesome music for the show. I've been into the gentleman's eclectic material for most of my adult life.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Wiseblood on June 02, 2008, 01:32:26 PM
During this season Astrobase Go is release a different shirt a week based on the latest episode.  This week's shirt is a Guild of Calamitous Intent shirt .

http://www.astrobasego.com/shirtoftheweek.html
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: anais.jude on June 02, 2008, 03:17:41 PM
will these shirts be availible forever, cause i don't have the money to get them now.



and why do they ALWAYS have to be black?
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: RoninFox on June 02, 2008, 03:21:43 PM
Looks like the orders for shirt 1 end on the 7th...damn
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: anais.jude on June 02, 2008, 03:23:05 PM
damn, damn!


now i have to wrangle me up some moolah
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: RoninFox on June 02, 2008, 03:24:48 PM
I might pick up one or two of these, but if they're going to pull a "order now, very limited" thing I'm going to end up making my own of the simpler ones with those printable iron on deals
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Sheik Yerbouti on June 03, 2008, 10:35:17 PM
Quote from: Tyrant on June 02, 2008, 01:11:52 PM
  I'm turning into a total Venture Bros whore. Pak and I went out and looked everywhere for those little [adult swim] figurines and the very one I was hoping for the most (Monarch) was the one I got!!! They're blind packaged so I wound up with two Monarchs since yesterday. Now if I can just wrangle a Dr.Girlfriend figure....

  The new ep last night kicked ASS. This may be the best show ever on [adult swim], and before anyone thinks I'm jumping the gun, I've thought this since season 1.

  Also, it doesn't hurt at all that they have J.G. "Foetus" Thirlwell (http://www.foetus.org (http://www.foetus.org)) composing the awesome music for the show. I've been into the gentleman's eclectic material for most of my adult life.

Figurines?  I want figurines!  Where did you get them? 
I loved the new episode but I'll say it's certainly not a good place to start if you're new to the show, you're not going to have a clue what's going on.  It was great to see more backstory on the Monarch and Dr. Girlfriend.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: anais.jude on June 04, 2008, 07:12:54 AM
I agree. I was telling BTA about the show, so we "taped" this episode but he couldn't watch it. I explained that it was not a good first episode; it was strictly for the fans.

Luckily he is going to rent season 1
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Pak-Man on June 04, 2008, 10:42:45 AM
Quote from: Sheik Yerbouti on June 03, 2008, 10:35:17 PM
Figurines?  I want figurines!  Where did you get them? 

We got ours from Hot Topic. They're Adult Swim figurines, and they're blind packaged so you don't know which one you're getting, so there's a chance you might end up with an Assy McGee (Feel the heft of the boxes. He's the heaviest figurine if you want to avoid having a resin model of a talking hinder) but we managed to score 2 Monarchs in just 5 tries, so either we're lucky, or he's one of the more prolific figures. Still no Dr. Girlfriend, though..
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Tyrant on June 04, 2008, 01:43:01 PM
Quote from: Pak-Man on June 04, 2008, 10:42:45 AM
Quote from: Sheik Yerbouti on June 03, 2008, 10:35:17 PM
Figurines?  I want figurines!  Where did you get them? 

We got ours from Hot Topic. They're Adult Swim figurines, and they're blind packaged so you don't know which one you're getting, so there's a chance you might end up with an Assy McGee (Feel the heft of the boxes. He's the heaviest figurine if you want to avoid having a resin model of a talking hinder) but we managed to score 2 Monarchs in just 5 tries, so either we're lucky, or he's one of the more prolific figures. Still no Dr. Girlfriend, though..

  If you have trouble finding them at Hot Topic, you can also order them directly from the [adult swim] store: http://www.williamsstreet.com/cat/Kidrobot-Adult-Swim-Mini-Series.html (http://www.williamsstreet.com/cat/Kidrobot-Adult-Swim-Mini-Series.html)

  They're also calling the wave series one, so assuming sales are good on these, we've got a second wave to look forward to.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: RoninFox on June 04, 2008, 05:03:11 PM
Damn, that seems like a steep price for 3 figurines.  How big are they again?

If I'm going to spend that much and possibly get a big ass out of it, I think I'll wait until I can get off eBay or something.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Sheik Yerbouti on June 04, 2008, 08:20:40 PM
Quote from: Tyrant on June 04, 2008, 01:43:01 PM
Quote from: Pak-Man on June 04, 2008, 10:42:45 AM
Quote from: Sheik Yerbouti on June 03, 2008, 10:35:17 PM
Figurines?  I want figurines!  Where did you get them? 

We got ours from Hot Topic. They're Adult Swim figurines, and they're blind packaged so you don't know which one you're getting, so there's a chance you might end up with an Assy McGee (Feel the heft of the boxes. He's the heaviest figurine if you want to avoid having a resin model of a talking hinder) but we managed to score 2 Monarchs in just 5 tries, so either we're lucky, or he's one of the more prolific figures. Still no Dr. Girlfriend, though..

  If you have trouble finding them at Hot Topic, you can also order them directly from the [adult swim] store: http://www.williamsstreet.com/cat/Kidrobot-Adult-Swim-Mini-Series.html (http://www.williamsstreet.com/cat/Kidrobot-Adult-Swim-Mini-Series.html)

  They're also calling the wave series one, so assuming sales are good on these, we've got a second wave to look forward to.

Thanks, that'll save me from having to step foot in a Hot Topic.   ;D
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Tyrant on June 05, 2008, 02:49:41 PM
Quote from: RoninFox on June 04, 2008, 05:03:11 PM
Damn, that seems like a steep price for 3 figurines.  How big are they again?

If I'm going to spend that much and possibly get a big ass out of it, I think I'll wait until I can get off eBay or something.


The size depends on the figure. Seems they range from 1"-2.5". I'll admit they're pricier than usual for blind boxed figurines (I think Hot Topic charged $7 per box). Pak and I will resort to Ebay only when we've exhausted our patience in trying to get particular figures.

 Assuming we get tons of extras, I'd be open to trading for others to anyone on the forum. Assuming I don't find reasons and ways to kitbash a few.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: anais.jude on June 10, 2008, 07:56:27 PM
So what did you guys think of "The Doctor is Sin"? I love the idea that Rusty is trying to get back in the game because he's jealous of his bro. I wish they would have kept him as a supervillain. That would make an awesome stroy arch, and I love seeing the monarch and the venture's working together!
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Tyrant on June 10, 2008, 10:10:02 PM
I loved that ep. I'm becoming more and more intrigued by Killinger each time he's featured and he's starting to shoulder his way into my top five characters from the show. Dr.Venture being a super villain would have been cool (at least for a season or half a season), but I think his contentment to stay a nobody wasn't surprising. I have a feeling he and the Monarch will have to team up again at some point in the future. They have the lamest (ie: funniest) super scientist/villain relationship I've ever seen in media.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Sheik Yerbouti on June 11, 2008, 04:21:03 AM
I loved this one, too.  The new Doctor Who episodes have been pretty disappointing so it's good to know there's still one show on TV that I can really look forward to.  I'm glad they brought Killinger back again.  I believe this was the first time we actually see him kill anyone with his 'magic murder bag'.  I thought the whole point of the joke was that he was actually this wonderful guy with a scary name and costume?  Pretty interesting to see that he was trying to groom Venture into a supervillain.  Maybe this points to some moral choices Venture is going to have to make in the future.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: RoninFox on June 11, 2008, 04:55:51 AM
Two episodes so far and both of them home runs.  Killinger was consistently awesome in this episode, his confrontation and pwnage of the "silly billy" Dr. Orpheus was enough to make my jaw drop, and having another episode with the Alchemist's fingerprints on it is always good.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: anais.jude on June 11, 2008, 05:48:43 AM
Dana Shynder FTW! Dr. O is def one of my fave characters. I loved the bit with Doc Venture Sr. and his [censored] only to then have it turn into Killinger

"This is where your feelings of inadaquency began"
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Pak-Man on June 11, 2008, 10:09:05 AM
Yeah. So he turned down the Supervillian thing, but I wonder if Dr. Venture is going to start to benefit from his newfound confidence.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Tyrant on June 11, 2008, 01:15:24 PM
I doubt it. Being a nobody riding on the success of the efforts of those who came before him seems to be Dr.Venture's "thing". Although if his brother keeps being the success he is, Rusty may step up to the plate yet, if only to upstage him. He's a very "loser" type personality, and seemingly will only be heroic if it benefits him in some way (usually in a monetary fashion).
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: gbeenie on June 14, 2008, 10:45:02 AM
I loved that Dr. Venture's "supervillain" outfit was VERY clearly Lex Luthor's get-up from the late 70s/early 80s.

And Dad Venture's flapping "CENSORED" bar will haunt my dreams forEVER.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: anais.jude on June 14, 2008, 05:03:33 PM
It will be in my dreams, but under much better circumstances   ;D
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Pak-Man on June 16, 2008, 01:20:33 AM
Awesome! The origin of Phantom Limb's phantom limbs and Billy Quizboy's hand, revealed at last! :^)

Loved this episode.

Now calibrating the nozzle....
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Rattrap007 on June 16, 2008, 05:01:44 AM
YO OSI!!! Loved the GI Joe parody..

The GUILD... of Collegiate Investors LOL

So Phantom Limb has dwarf arms and tried to make them normal sized. He did but made them invisible in the process.

Do not look away from...the nozzle...
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: RoninFox on June 16, 2008, 06:41:11 AM
It took me awhile to realize something about this episode.  It was bugging me, I watched it twice and something was sticking out, making me notice it, but I couldn't place why it was significant until an hour into work last night.

That detail, bugging the hell out of me, was Brock's hair in the flashbacks.

I kept looking at it saying "why does he have short hair with a single braid sticking out?"

Then suddenly, the "DUH" moment.  He was in the middle of his training during the flashback.  He had Padawan hair.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: anais.jude on June 16, 2008, 06:57:32 AM
There was something about Brock's facial features that didn't sit right with me, but it was still an AWESOME episode.

There has been a lot of backstory so far this season. It makes me excited because I feel the backstory must be revealed before the season can get under way...I am ready for one hell of a ride!
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: mrbasehart on June 16, 2008, 07:52:58 AM
I like the fact that though the show is called Venture Bros, the boys have been in it for about 2 minutes this season.  :)
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Hebs on June 16, 2008, 05:28:03 PM
Oh my god; this show is amazing.

I really enjoy all the little movie references and everything; stuff that really runs the gamut.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Doctor Who? on June 17, 2008, 08:43:03 AM
I have nothing to say about the new season because I have started watching the show from the start via netflix and i want to see the episodes in order,but I love this show and anyone who doesn't like it has no soul.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Sheik Yerbouti on June 19, 2008, 03:33:51 AM
Quote from: Doctor Who? on June 17, 2008, 08:43:03 AM
I have nothing to say about the new season because I have started watching the show from the start via netflix and i want to see the episodes in order,but I love this show and anyone who doesn't like it has no soul.

Very wise.  So far the episodes this season have been fantastic but they are not for new fans.  You'll have no idea what the hell is going on until you see all the other episodes first. 

Three great episodes in a row, it's official, Venture Brothers is the best show on TV right now.  If you disagree I will fight you to the death, Kirk-style.

(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii65/SheikYerbouti_photos/Star_Trek--Amok_Time.jpg)
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: anais.jude on June 19, 2008, 05:12:21 AM
Is there another other style to fight one to the death?
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: RoninFox on June 19, 2008, 05:26:22 AM
Not one that really counts.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Doctor Who? on June 19, 2008, 06:53:35 AM
Quote from: Sheik Yerbouti on June 19, 2008, 03:33:51 AM
Quote from: Doctor Who? on June 17, 2008, 08:43:03 AM
I have nothing to say about the new season because I have started watching the show from the start via netflix and i want to see the episodes in order,but I love this show and anyone who doesn't like it has no soul.

Very wise.  So far the episodes this season have been fantastic but they are not for new fans.  You'll have no idea what the hell is going on until you see all the other episodes first. 

Three great episodes in a row, it's official, Venture Brothers is the best show on TV right now.  If you disagree I will fight you to the death, Kirk-style.

(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii65/SheikYerbouti_photos/Star_Trek--Amok_Time.jpg)

Well said.

I am DVring them so that I can start watching them as soon as I am caught up.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Tyrant on June 19, 2008, 01:43:22 PM
Quote from: Sheik Yerbouti on June 19, 2008, 03:33:51 AM
Quote from: Doctor Who? on June 17, 2008, 08:43:03 AM
I have nothing to say about the new season because I have started watching the show from the start via netflix and i want to see the episodes in order,but I love this show and anyone who doesn't like it has no soul.

Very wise.  So far the episodes this season have been fantastic but they are not for new fans.  You'll have no idea what the hell is going on until you see all the other episodes first. 

Three great episodes in a row, it's official, Venture Brothers is the best show on TV right now.  If you disagree I will fight you to the death, Kirk-style.

(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii65/SheikYerbouti_photos/Star_Trek--Amok_Time.jpg)

  I should point you in the direction of the [adult swim] boards, then, where a number of naysayers troll around. However, the boards there are typical of most boards you find on the Internet, so I doubt the average IQ is very high amongst its population.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Rattrap007 on June 19, 2008, 03:22:33 PM
Quote from: Tyrant on June 19, 2008, 01:43:22 PM
  I should point you in the direction of the [adult swim] boards, then, where a number of naysayers troll around. However, the boards there are typical of most boards you find on the Internet, so I doubt the average IQ is very high amongst its population.

The [adult swim] boards. You will never find a more retched hive of scum and villainy..... or stupidity..
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: anais.jude on June 19, 2008, 03:44:46 PM
I tried to answer trivia on the adult swim boards about what was Bender's first line in Futurama
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even though they say the word ass on the shows all the time, i was unable to post it on the forum
so i gave up on them
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: anais.jude on June 21, 2008, 02:19:30 PM
WHOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

DId anyone notice that the name they were taking off the door to Phantom Limbs office was R. Impossible. Dr Impossible and Phantom Limb were office buddies!

Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Douglin on June 21, 2008, 02:40:17 PM
Quote from: anais.jude on June 21, 2008, 02:19:30 PM
Dr Impossible and Phantom Limb were office buddies!

Elaboration from Jackson's Blog (http://jacksonpublick.livejournal.com/22251.html?thread=2443243#t2443243):
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...Now I have to ask the name Prof. Richard Impossible scratched off have anything to do with Colbert's departure or is it just coincidence? ...

jacksonpublick:
Kind of a coincidence, actually--but definitely not some snarky little comment on Colbert's absence. The original draft of the script contained a scene between Impossible and Fantamos in that office in which we learned that Impossible had just been asked to leave the University due to a scandal involving him and a young student named Sally, which had been exposed by one of Fantamos's students--Stevie. The episode ran long and we couldn't get Colbert to do the voice (but still believed we'd be able to get him later in the season), so I cut the scene but left the implication.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: anais.jude on June 23, 2008, 07:29:32 AM
Wow! Back in the now with the Guild (livin in a place called Malice). Not to mention lots of male cartoon nudity! And Venture got a new arch....but Hatred hates the Monarch!

Woohoo!


Only downfall: Not a big fan of pedophile jokes
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Hebs on June 23, 2008, 05:33:56 PM
I'm curating a large gallery exhibition this December - www.moduslotus.com and GUUUESSSS who is putting artwork in the show?

Liz Artinian - the SUPER AMAZING cool colorist behind Venture Bros. :)
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: anais.jude on July 01, 2008, 05:41:34 AM
Alright, who caught Sunday's episode?

First of all, the moppets! "with a fucking knife" Brilliant
and of course Dr. Mrs. The Monarch's new costume! I can't find a picture for that though.............
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Pak-Man on July 01, 2008, 10:50:19 AM
(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc83/pakgor/vb.jpg)

There you go. :^)


LOVED this episode. It was great when Dean finally lost it. :^)

So the moppets did their job well... What job were they sent to do?
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: mrbasehart on July 01, 2008, 10:51:44 AM
I assumed it was to screw up the "arching" so that the Monarch wouldn't anything. 

Funny stuff, though I'm not sure if I'll like Brock's "son" appearing too many more times.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: anais.jude on July 01, 2008, 11:04:23 AM
i don't think he's brocks....that would be too obvious


he kinda looks like rusty......
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: anais.jude on July 01, 2008, 11:05:07 AM
Quote from: Pak-Man on July 01, 2008, 10:50:19 AM
(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc83/pakgor/vb.jpg)




OMG YES! WANT THAT OUTFIT!
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Doctor Who? on July 01, 2008, 12:55:43 PM
so do you think the kid is Rusty's or Brock's?

I think he is a new Venture Brother,but I couldn't tell from the episode.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: gbeenie on July 01, 2008, 08:59:24 PM
I assumed he was Brock's, as evidenced by the fact that he got under his skin so easily.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Raven on July 06, 2008, 11:00:53 PM
"Now you're all go team boobies!!"- LOL
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Rattrap007 on July 07, 2008, 04:59:53 AM
decent episode, but my least fav this season
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Crow T. Robot 666 on July 07, 2008, 05:26:32 AM
IGNORE ME!
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Pak-Man on July 07, 2008, 09:23:06 AM
It was pretty good. It was a nice callback  to the kind of settings that tended to show up in the old Johnny Quest episodes.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: anais.jude on July 07, 2008, 03:25:55 PM
I loved the episode, especially when Dean almost got some....even though it would have traumaitized him for life!
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Hebs on July 07, 2008, 07:20:18 PM
I love when the butch lady is trying to show off her ass to Sampson.    A little wiggly - hilarious :)
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: gbeenie on July 08, 2008, 03:31:36 PM
"Both of youse have the jungle fever... BOTH OF YOUSE!"
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Johnny Unusual on July 28, 2008, 06:03:36 AM
Finally caught up, and I just got to say that this series just gets better and better.  I can't wait to see what happens with the Monarch and his new arching job.

"What are you doing?"
"Giving your robot chlamydia"

"The cuttlefish"
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Pak-Man on July 28, 2008, 09:46:23 AM
Yeah. The last three episodes have been GOLD. The underground secret of the Venture compound, The Monarch arches
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now, and last night, the return of
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Why haven't we been talking about these? :^)
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: anais.jude on July 28, 2008, 10:17:49 AM
Ahhhh Col. Gentlemen...i just realized how homosexual that name is....anyway, I loved last night's ep. Just wish Colbert would have been back for it.

Still, AMAZING season!
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Courtney on July 28, 2008, 10:21:19 AM
Most important thing learned at Comic Con?  Venture Bros. fans are insufferable. 

Obviously not all of them, but like most things at Comic Con, the biggest fans that were there, the ones asking Q&A questions (and namely the ones sitting near me) were all ginormous asshats.  It was like being at a Kevin Smith Q&A.  Many people who love him, self included, are normal and decent people who can reasonably interact with others in a social environment.  But not the ones who ask the questions. 
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: anais.jude on July 28, 2008, 11:02:59 AM
what did they do, Courtney?
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Tripe on July 28, 2008, 11:06:40 AM
Yes I'm intrigued. I left a show about the Muppets yesterday during the Q&A because the questions were so asinine.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Rattrap007 on July 28, 2008, 02:07:24 PM
Loved Col. Gentleman's line "My tits are back!"

I swear this is the greatest show EVER!!!
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: mrbasehart on July 28, 2008, 07:13:22 PM
I, too, just got up to date with the past few episodes.  It's certainly built up quite the roster of characters, hasn't it? For one moment, I thought it was going to slaughter them all.  It's a shame that Colbert couldn't return, but I guess he's too busy with his own show nowadays.  The one thing that does bother me about the show is that some of the voices sound too similar, due to the small vocal cast, but it's only a niggle in an otherwise brilliant show.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Tron on July 28, 2008, 09:40:23 PM
SIGH. CN keeps running this crap and didn't pick up "Korgoth of barbaria".

Also they canceled "Minoriteam".

Dicks...
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Pak-Man on July 29, 2008, 12:08:04 AM
I thought Korgoth was still forthcoming. Been a while since I've checked though.

Minoriteam over Venture Brothers, though? It was all right, but VB works on so many more levels.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Tyrant on August 26, 2008, 10:45:07 AM
*BUMP*

  Okay, WHY am I bumping this thread? I expect answers, dammit!!!

 Season finale: WOW. Just....wow. I'd add more to that, but I don't really think I have to, except:

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.....and I've always had a tremendous amount of sympathy for H.E.L.P.E.R.. He's so lame, I think he needs all the (real) sympathy he can get (
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).
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: anais.jude on August 26, 2008, 12:42:47 PM
I completely agree about
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my heart just breaks!
and with everything that went on this season, this episode seemed to come out of nowhere. I really
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Or I will be soooooooo pissed

Tyrant, you didn't actually state any questions
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Keroppi20 on August 26, 2008, 01:11:09 PM
Assuming you meant "leaving" in your second spoiler ( ;) ), that is how I took it... I do hope that I'm wrong though. 
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Tyrant on August 26, 2008, 01:48:10 PM
Quote from: anais.jude on August 26, 2008, 12:42:47 PM

Tyrant, you didn't actually state any questions

 Except why I was bumping the thread almost two days after the finale when there should have been, like, dozens of new posts up about it 2 minutes after the fact. Almost five days if you count the Fix. Tis a thread that should not ever have to be bumped except off season.

 I can only assume everyone was so stunned over
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that no one knew what to say.  ;D
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: mrbasehart on August 26, 2008, 05:24:49 PM
Meh, the henchmen are okay, but the build up over the past couple of episodes has been brilliant, and not really involved them.  So

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I'm actually a little tired of the Monarch too, as his story seems to have just repeated itself.  I'm hoping for a some different villains in the next season...whenever that might be.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Crow T. Robot 666 on August 26, 2008, 05:58:01 PM
Need more Underbheit, they really did overuse the Monarch this season.  Perhaps a new villain is in order.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: RoninFox on August 26, 2008, 06:40:01 PM
There's never such thing as too much Monarch for me, but I wouldn't complain about seeing Underbheit in there again, see what happened to him and how Underland is doing now.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Pak-Man on August 27, 2008, 12:08:37 AM
The whole point of the Monarch is that his story repeats itself. He's trapped in the eternal cycle that all cartoon villains are. To be fair, they DID have Sgt. Hatred as a major player this season. Not that he was much of a villain, but still. :^)
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Rattrap007 on August 27, 2008, 05:51:56 AM
Ok here are my thoughts:

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I hope we get more Dr. Orpheus next season. Love him to death. "I would not go in there lads for I HAD TACO BELL FOR LUNCH!!!!"
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: mrbasehart on August 27, 2008, 06:06:49 AM
Quote from: Pak-Man on August 27, 2008, 12:08:37 AM
The whole point of the Monarch is that his story repeats itself. He's trapped in the eternal cycle that all cartoon villains are.

Yes, but it's repeated with diminished value.  I love the Monarch, but if he's going to do the same things over and over, he's going to become tiresome.  Dr Girlfriend looks pretty hot in the Monarch costume though... :)
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: RoninFox on August 27, 2008, 06:09:45 AM
Quote from: mrbasehart on August 27, 2008, 06:06:49 AM
Quote from: Pak-Man on August 27, 2008, 12:08:37 AM
The whole point of the Monarch is that his story repeats itself. He's trapped in the eternal cycle that all cartoon villains are.

Yes, but it's repeated with diminished value.  I love the Monarch, but if he's going to do the same things over and over, he's going to become tiresome.  Dr Girlfriend looks pretty hot in the Monarch costume though... :)

I'm getting the feeling the cycle the Monarch is in will be broken at the same time we learn what the hell his past with Venture really is.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: mrbasehart on August 27, 2008, 06:10:52 AM
Weren't they at college together? I thought it all stemmed from that.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: anais.jude on August 27, 2008, 07:49:45 AM

My Theory:
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Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Tyrant on August 27, 2008, 09:26:51 AM
Quote from: Rattrap007 on August 27, 2008, 05:51:56 AM

I hope we get more Dr. Orpheus next season. Love him to death. "I would not go in there lads for I HAD TACO BELL FOR LUNCH!!!!"

   I also hope for more Dr. Orpheus. And the Order of the Triad too.  :)   
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: RoninFox on August 27, 2008, 06:33:39 PM
Quote from: mrbasehart on August 27, 2008, 06:10:52 AM
Weren't they at college together? I thought it all stemmed from that.

The exact source of the hatred wasn't brought up though.  The reason Underbeiht hates Venture was revealed, but Monarch's hatred predates it (as it was one of Monarch's pre-guild archings that actually caused the lab accident)
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Johnny Unusual on September 07, 2008, 10:49:14 AM
I think it either stemmed from some dick thing that Dr. Venture did without noticing or (more likely)  because who can think of a better arch-nemesis than the greatest boy adventurer who ever lived.  With the Monarch, the hate it real, but it seems that what he really wants is to kill Venture... and that's it.  I mean way back in season one he talks longingly about having an arch as good as Jonas, so it seems he's setting for a has-been.

Frankly, I feel sorry for the Monarch.  As incompetent as he is, he really seems to get what being a villain is all about while the others have just turned it into a impotent game of futility that accomplishes nothing.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: RoninFox on September 07, 2008, 04:03:20 PM
Quote from: Johnny Unusual on September 07, 2008, 10:49:14 AM
I think it either stemmed from some dick thing that Dr. Venture did without noticing or (more likely)  because who can think of a better arch-nemesis than the greatest boy adventurer who ever lived.  With the Monarch, the hate it real, but it seems that what he really wants is to kill Venture... and that's it.  I mean way back in season one he talks longingly about having an arch as good as Jonas, so it seems he's setting for a has-been.

Frankly, I feel sorry for the Monarch.  As incompetent as he is, he really seems to get what being a villain is all about while the others have just turned it into a impotent game of futility that accomplishes nothing.

Yes, like the great villains Skeletor and Cobra Commander before him, he TRIES to destroy his enemy and fails legitimately, as it should be.   ;D

The rest of the guild are just posers.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: gbeenie on January 06, 2009, 08:38:23 PM
The covers for Season 3 are the awesomest thing in the history of ever:

(http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx2/venturebross3.jpg)
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: anais.jude on January 06, 2009, 08:42:06 PM
Must.Buy.NOW!
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Doctor Who? on January 06, 2009, 08:45:01 PM
The venture brothers on blue Ray?!

What's the release date?

I think my head is going to explode!
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: mrbasehart on January 06, 2009, 08:46:43 PM
Awesome.  Now when's Season 4 due?!?!
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Pak-Man on January 07, 2009, 01:13:12 AM
Quote from: Doctor Who? on January 06, 2009, 08:45:01 PM
The venture brothers on blue Ray?!

What's the release date?

I think my head is going to explode!
Amazon says March 24... A mere 4 days before my Birthday. Hrmmm... :^)
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Doctor Who? on January 07, 2009, 07:47:45 AM
Lucky you.

I can't wait!

I can't wait!

I can't wait!
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Thrifty on January 09, 2009, 10:58:39 AM
I never watched it much, but I do love that they created a character named "Doctor Girlfriend".  What an odd name.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Tyrant on January 09, 2009, 11:36:53 AM
Quote from: gbeenie on January 06, 2009, 08:38:23 PM
The covers for Season 3 are the awesomest thing in the history of ever:

(http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx2/venturebross3.jpg)

I couldn't agree with you more. Anytime I think they can't possibly shove any more coolness down our throats for this show, they turn around and pull this.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Pak-Man on January 09, 2009, 12:23:06 PM
Keep at it. It grows on you. I used to think it was just kind of OK, but after you start to get to know the characters and get into the subtly advancing overarching plot, the show just gets cooler and cooler. I think the real turning point comes around Episode 5, when Dr. Orpheus moves in. :^)
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: RoninFox on January 09, 2009, 12:27:07 PM
Yeah, I remember I didn't even get all the way through episode one at first, turned it off convinced it was the dumbest new show I had seen.  About a year later I caught a couple Monarch related episodes that completely turned me around and now I even go back to that first ep and laugh my ass off.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: mrbasehart on January 09, 2009, 04:59:35 PM
I felt the same, Im.  I was totally loving it after a while, though.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Hebs on January 12, 2009, 08:23:07 PM
(http://www.astrobasego.com/images/archive_week6.jpg)

A friend of mine works on the show and she sent me this for Xmas - YAY DEAN!
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: mrbasehart on September 30, 2009, 08:12:19 PM
Ressurecting this thread because Jackson Publick has announced that the 4th season of the Venture Bros will be starting on the 18th of October.  Yay!
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: D.B. Barnes on September 30, 2009, 08:24:12 PM
Quote from: mrbasehart on September 30, 2009, 08:12:19 PM
Ressurecting this thread because Jackson Publick has announced that the 4th season of the Venture Bros will be starting on the 18th of October.  Yay!

October 18th can't come soon enough. This show kicks a boatload of ass!
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: gbeenie on October 20, 2009, 09:25:05 PM
The season opener did not disappoint.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Kete on October 22, 2009, 10:33:00 AM
I was a little confused throughout the premier, but by the end, it made a lot more sense.  It was a great episode.

Who else wants to see a spinoff about the original guild?  (Oscar Wild, Mark Twain, Aleister Crowley)
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: RoninFox on October 22, 2009, 01:44:32 PM
Tried to watch the episode yesterday on my dvr, and it played the first segment twice and didn't have the ending.  Had to wait until after work and watch it online instead.  Wow, another great premier for this show.  Awesome stuff.  If you tried to watch it Sunday and couldn't because of the feed problems, it is online at adultswim.com and they've been replaying it every night this week.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Pak-Man on October 23, 2009, 09:45:24 AM
Glad we're not the only ones who DVR'd it and got a double-dose of the first half. Me and Tyrant actually watched the first half twice before going to Adult Swim to catch the end. The first half makes more sense the second time even without the knowledge imparted in the second half. :^)

Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Doctor Who? on October 23, 2009, 11:04:54 AM
I finally finished season 3(needed to watch something to help me get to sleep the past few nights).  Those last few episodes were perfect.  So Rusty has a doomsday device and Brock left.  I can't wait for season 4 to come to DvD.  I am mad that they killed 21.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Kete on October 23, 2009, 11:28:53 AM
Quote from: Doctor Who? on October 23, 2009, 11:04:54 AM
I finally finished season 3(needed to watch something to help me get to sleep the past few nights).  Those last few episodes were perfect.  So Rusty has a doomsday device and Brock left.  I can't wait for season 4 to come to DvD.  I am mad that they killed 21.

I was quite sad when that happened, but I bet he'll be back.  Two of the main characters are a mad scientist and a necromancer.

I'm worried about what they'll do for a Christmas song (http://www.quickstopentertainment.com/2008/12/23/venture-bros/) this year.  21 and 24 are usually heavily involved.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Hebs on October 26, 2009, 08:41:07 AM
Last night's episode = AMAZING

I have NEVER heard Kevin Conroy scream like that.  Fantastic.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Kete on October 26, 2009, 09:02:10 AM
Quote from: Hebs on October 26, 2009, 08:41:07 AM
Last night's episode = AMAZING

I have NEVER heard Kevin Conroy scream like that.  Fantastic.

It was still hard to process that it was Batman's voice.  Great episode.  Glad to see the Monarch back in a big way.  Number 21 was pretty funny as well.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Rattrap007 on October 26, 2009, 12:35:42 PM
Just watched it. Dear god that was great.. I will NEVER look at Conroy batman the same.

WONDERBOY!!!!
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: anais.jude on October 29, 2009, 09:03:09 PM
I friggin LOVE the new Hank!
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: anais.jude on November 02, 2009, 07:01:07 PM
was there a new episode last night?
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Kete on November 02, 2009, 08:05:07 PM
Quote from: anais.jude on November 02, 2009, 07:01:07 PM
was there a new episode last night?

Yes.  "Perchance to Dean".
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Johnny Unusual on November 08, 2009, 12:52:55 PM
I've only seen the first two episodes of the season, and they were both amazing.  I was worried about Brock leaving the group, but it allows the reformed Sgt. Hatred to have an expanded role, which is great.  I'm looking forward to see Brock's story, but Handsome Ransom was a great episode.  A lot better than the one note joke premise promised.  It also had one of my all time favourite Dr. Mrs. The Monarch/The Monarch exchanges:

"It has it's own signature, like an artist."
"Or... anyone."
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Hebs on November 11, 2009, 08:56:32 AM
I can't believe how much story they are packing - it must be freakin' exhausting to write a season!
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Kete on November 12, 2009, 10:36:11 AM
Quote from: Hebs on November 11, 2009, 08:56:32 AM
I can't believe how much story they are packing - it must be freakin' exhausting to write a season!

That's one thing I've always loved about this show.  The mythos is surprisingly deep and well-thought out.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Kete on November 16, 2009, 11:43:31 AM
Great episode last night.  It's always good to see Bowie.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Pak-Man on September 14, 2010, 12:33:57 AM
So did everyone catch the mid-season opener last night?
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Kete on September 14, 2010, 05:02:46 PM
Of course!  I just want them to bring back Number 24 for good.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Kete on March 15, 2013, 02:34:11 PM
Season 5 starts May 19th!!

http://www.youtube.com/v/nC8WMvxzRis
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Pak-Man on May 28, 2013, 07:25:16 AM
And now it starts June 2nd, but that's only 5 days away!
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Hebs on June 04, 2013, 12:38:45 PM
Quote from: Pak-Man on May 28, 2013, 07:25:16 AM
And now it starts June 2nd, but that's only 5 days away!

sonuvabeetch I missed it!  Oh well, next time
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Pak-Man on June 04, 2013, 12:54:45 PM
Adult Swim has it up for free on their website, and they threw it up for free on iTunes too, for good measure.

http://www.venturebrosblog.com/2013/06/watch-and-download-venture-bros-season-5-premiere-for-free/
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Johnny Unusual on June 04, 2013, 05:26:16 PM
Perfect!  I have NOTHING TO DO AT WORK TODAY BUT I NEED TO BE HERE (Desk-warming).

EDIT:  Great.  The show hasn't missed a beat.  Curious to see where things go from here.  What was everyone's favourite moment.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Hebs on June 04, 2013, 06:32:56 PM
Haha thank you for saving me 45 seconds of simple googling, pak.  I am so terribly Internet-lazy!
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: RoninFox on June 04, 2013, 09:11:17 PM
I'll have to watch it again with the Halloween Special in the middle like the bumpers suggested.  I absolutely love the progression of Dean's character, and everything with Monarch and Dr. Mrs. The Monarch was classic as always.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Johnny Unusual on June 23, 2013, 05:15:12 PM
How come no one is talking about Venture Bros?  It's been killing it this season.  Plus, the last episode has a lot of great plot points:

- Venture and the Monarch knew each other as children?  Then again, with this show it could be a red herring.

- Dean isn't a cutter, but where did he get those scars.  Probably working on H.E.L.Pe.R., like in the last episode.  Looks like Dean entered the world of super-science.

- I don't care what anyone says, I liked the beaver inspector gag.  Maybe it's just I like The Monarch and Dr. Mrs. The Monarch working together.  It becomes easy to see why they are a couple despite the Monarch's failings.

- What will Gary do now.  I don't think O.S.I. will want him (though they might recognize his skills) and he's not really interested in evil.

BTW, I applaud this show for leaving 24 dead.  I love the character, but I think that it's really help the character of Gary become even stronger.  I also love that the Monarch and "21" had grown so close previously, and now the Monarch is in denial about his exit.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: RoninFox on June 23, 2013, 08:50:03 PM
I have to agree, I've loved every episode so far this season.  For some reason I haven't had a strong desire to discuss it, but it definately deserves the praise.  I've been impressed since I got hooked on the show with how dedicated they are to character development in ways that flys in the face of most animated shows.  These characters grow in amazing ways.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: anais.butterfly on June 24, 2013, 07:14:22 AM
I know they will find something awesome to do with Gary. He is a better bodyguard than hatred....

I really hope they answer some of the burning questions about the history of the Monarch and Venture, so I hope the picture wasn't a red herring. I just watched season 7 of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and soooooooooooo many questions were answered. Some obvious (Mac's full name), some not so obvious (the waitress's name). And even though It's Always SUnny answered those questions, the show is still great.

My point being, Venture Brothers should go the way of It's Always Sunny and not the way of Lost.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Pak-Man on June 24, 2013, 07:15:15 AM
Quote from: Johnny Unusual on June 23, 2013, 05:15:12 PM
- I don't care what anyone says, I liked the beaver inspector gag.  Maybe it's just I like The Monarch and Dr. Mrs. The Monarch working together.  It becomes easy to see why they are a couple despite the Monarch's failings.

This. A billion times. :^) I loved how they made it work (Even despite Dr. Venture knowing the gag) and picked up on each other's cues to keep the charade going.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Johnny Unusual on June 25, 2013, 05:16:43 PM
SPANAKOPITA!
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Johnny Unusual on July 03, 2013, 06:50:09 AM
Wow, not only did we get a Brock-heavy episode, we got a FANTASTIC Brock-heavy episode!  This show has had no missteps this season and this episode was a perfect mix of comedy and bad-ass action adventure.  The one thing I didn't like: the revelation that the Sovereign and Bowie ARE NOT THE SAME PERSON!  That better mean that Bowie is somehow more powerful than the sovereign!  Also, get actual Bowie (no offense to James Urbaniak's bang-up job).

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Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: TeamRAD on July 03, 2013, 04:42:39 PM

The one thing I didn't like: the revelation that the Sovereign and Bowie ARE NOT THE SAME PERSON!  That better mean that Bowie is somehow more powerful than the sovereign!

That retcon was odd, but man...

Bum Rush.

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Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Johnny Unusual on July 03, 2013, 05:00:22 PM
I forgot to check but...

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Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: TeamRAD on July 03, 2013, 05:23:55 PM

Yep.

The newly-introduced, short-lived OSI/double agents were so great.



Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Johnny Unusual on July 10, 2013, 06:43:09 AM
There have been zero missteps this season.  For a show that takes so long between seasons and is so familiar with fans, everything feels better than ever.  Loved the last episode.  It took me a while to buy Doc's... friend, but when I realized it was a callback, it worked really well.  It was also great to see Hank and Dean talking again.  Dean is in a position to be a really annoying character, but the writers deftly sidestep that: yes, he's fed up with all this crap and he's angrier and perhaps a little mean at times, but at the same time, he has shown that he actually cares about Hatred and, in this episode, appreciates Hank as a brother and a friend.  Really curious to see where this leads.

I'm also reminded that a while back it was revealed that Dean was is the biological error to the Guild.  I wonder if that's going to tie into the Investors story arc?
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: anais.butterfly on July 10, 2013, 05:19:32 PM
I agree that this has been a great season, but
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Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Johnny Unusual on July 10, 2013, 05:35:18 PM
To be fair, that was something the writers admitted they didn't know either.  It was still ambiguous.  That said I'm still upset that Bowie isn't Bowie.  What the Hell?!?
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Pak-Man on July 11, 2013, 08:31:48 AM
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Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: RoninFox on July 11, 2013, 01:58:13 PM
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Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: anais.butterfly on July 11, 2013, 02:55:43 PM
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Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: TeamRAD on July 13, 2013, 09:14:50 PM

No mention of Radical Left?

Booooo.   :)



Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Johnny Unusual on July 16, 2013, 11:44:19 PM
Holy crap!  August 7th is the 10 year anniversary for the Ventures!
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Pak-Man on July 17, 2013, 05:17:53 AM
Soooo....

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Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Johnny Unusual on July 27, 2013, 08:34:01 PM
Great season finale.  Finally watched it and thoroughly enjoyed it.  Pretty quiet compared to the other season finales. 
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Anyone have a favourite moment in the episode?
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: gbeenie on July 28, 2013, 03:00:56 PM
Quote from: RoninFox on June 04, 2013, 09:11:17 PM
I'll have to watch it again with the Halloween Special in the middle like the bumpers suggested.

Definitely do that. It put the entire thing in context.

BTDubs, they're gonna re-run the season starting Sunday, July 28; if, like me, you had DVR trouble for a couple of episodes, you can re-get the ones you need.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: gbeenie on July 28, 2013, 03:10:30 PM
In her Pajiba recap of the top 5 shows appearing on TV last Sunday night, Genevieve Burgess brilliantly describes the central ache of being a fan of The Venture Bros.:

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OH GOD WHY?!? Being a fan of this show is like the worst thing that’s ever happened to me. The seasons are super short, there’s over a year between them, and you can’t even get friends to watch the new episodes with you unless they’ve seen literally every other episode that’s come before because there are no such thing as stand-alone episodes. It’s like designed to lose you friends and make casual acquaintances think you’re crazy. And I’m betting this season finale will make me even more crazy. Cheers.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Kete on July 30, 2013, 11:59:46 AM
I'm a few episodes behind.  I just have to say, Bum Rush is cool, but what about Tank Top?  He's one of the coolest characters ever.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: TeamRAD on September 09, 2013, 08:44:12 PM

Anyone have a favourite moment in the episode?

For me, it was Hank & his Destiny suit and just how awesome wired-Hank was in the jungle. Nevertheless, there's probably a good hundred moments I loved from those 2 months of Venture.









Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Johnny Unusual on September 09, 2013, 09:54:21 PM
I liked Venture's completely cynical attitude melt away during Spanikopita.  Rarely has an episode been that upbeat and sweet!
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: d00hickey on September 16, 2013, 09:38:28 PM
As you can probably tell by my avatar I'm a huge fan of the show. The only thing that still bugs me about the show is Sergeant Hatred, he definitely has his moments but his voice and personality annoy the hell out of me (not to mention the whole ex-pedophile thing). Any way,I thought the new season was great and it felt like an eternity waiting for these episodes. As long as Brock, Dr. Orpheus, and Dr. Killinger continue to appear on new episodes I'm happy.   
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Pak-Man on September 17, 2013, 07:13:43 AM
Sergeant Hatred has grown on me. He's one of the few characters in the show that seems to really be happy in the place he's in. He's got some regrets, of course, but he loves his job. I like his enthusiasm.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: gbeenie on September 26, 2013, 07:26:30 PM
So, are these eight episodes (plus Halloween special) considered the entirety of the fifth season, or is it one of those split-season deals (fellow Breaking Bad fans know what I mean)?
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Johnny Unusual on September 26, 2013, 11:44:11 PM
I thought it was a split season, but I think it's two seasons but will, hopefully, come out sooner than 3 years.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Pak-Man on September 27, 2013, 05:24:18 AM
Yeah. That was officially a whole season. The longer seasons were causing 3 year wait-times for the next ones, so they decided to go shorter. Also, the Halloween special counted as an episode, and the pilot counted as 2.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: d00hickey on September 27, 2013, 02:37:56 PM
The creators of the show are inconsistent to say the least when it comes to conforming to the standard season/episode framework that other shows follow. I don't blame them, it's their prerogative to release the shows when ever they feel like it, if I had it my way there would be a new episode every week for ever.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Pak-Man on September 27, 2013, 02:52:49 PM
It occurred to me this morning (Minor spoilers ahead):

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Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: gbeenie on September 27, 2013, 03:44:52 PM
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It occurred to me this morning (Minor spoilers ahead):

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Well, now you're just being silly.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers 01/19/2015
Post by: jonalame on January 17, 2015, 03:45:14 PM
New Venture Bros. special airs on MONDAY.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Pak-Man on January 20, 2015, 09:04:49 AM
Tyrant and I haven't quite finished our pre-special Venture Bros. marathon (We've only got Season 5 to watch) so I'll be avoiding this thread as of now, but I have a feeling I'll have stuff to say once we get there...
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Darth Geek on January 21, 2015, 07:50:04 AM
Is Season 1 still the only one on Netflix Instant?
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: jonalame on January 21, 2015, 10:29:35 AM
Twoooo!
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Darth Geek on January 21, 2015, 01:19:59 PM
Oh, wait, it was through Season 2 that I had seen them all. I wish there were more on Instant.
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Pak-Man on January 25, 2015, 01:06:56 AM
Finally finished my Venturethon and the new Special. A lot to take in. I'm going to need to watch it a couple times...


Also, this is tempting:

http://www.asseenonadultswim.com/Content/16.htm
Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Johnny Unusual on January 25, 2015, 07:08:16 PM
That special was fantastic.  It was everything I love about the show.  And I appreciate that while it was really continuity heavy, it was pretty easy to follow.  The very last line (of the episode proper, not the also awesome funeral) got a big laugh out of me for messing with my expectations.  REALLY looking forward to the new season.

"Wait, is that the Crash Test Dummies?"

Oh and how awesome was it for there to be a return by
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Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Pak-Man on January 26, 2015, 07:54:04 AM
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Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Johnny Unusual on January 26, 2015, 06:12:24 PM
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Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
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Title: Re: New Venture Brothers Starting June 1st
Post by: Pak-Man on February 01, 2016, 10:21:03 PM
Raising this thread from the dead!

Great premiere! Need to process before commenting further...
Title: Re: Go Team Venture!
Post by: RoninFox on February 02, 2016, 04:48:44 AM
Watched it twice so far (once at an Alamo Drafthouse theater event and once the next morning before work). I always forget how much I love this show between seasons, then it just floods back and I need to see it all again.
Title: Re: Go Team Venture!
Post by: Johnny Unusual on February 02, 2016, 07:17:00 PM
That was a great episode.  Despite the new status quo, it actually feels a bit like a palate cleanser in that it's a lot simpler than a lot of the episodes in construction (and gag construction) than a lot of episodes (certainly more than the last special).
Title: Re: Go Team Venture!
Post by: d00hickey on February 08, 2016, 02:33:01 PM
Woooo there's new Venture Bros!? What exactly is new? the last Venture Bros. I saw was the special with the party on the Space Station.
Title: Re: Go Team Venture!
Post by: Pak-Man on February 08, 2016, 02:37:14 PM
One new episode last week and one from last night. 6 more (I think) in the pipes.
Title: Re: Go Team Venture!
Post by: Johnny Unusual on February 08, 2016, 10:19:36 PM
The last one was pretty great too.  Curious to see about the
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Title: Re: Go Team Venture!
Post by: Pak-Man on February 08, 2016, 10:28:20 PM
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Title: Re: Go Team Venture!
Post by: Parker_Hylton on April 08, 2016, 12:56:32 PM
I was one of the first people (that I'm aware of at least) to postulate at the end of season one that

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Title: Re: Go Team Venture!
Post by: Pak-Man on April 08, 2016, 01:08:09 PM
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Title: Re: Go Team Venture!
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Title: Re: Go Team Venture!
Post by: RVR II on October 18, 2017, 08:30:08 AM
So I'm looking at some Adult Swim cartoons on Netflix DVD and this show along with Aqua Teen Hunger Force, The Brak Show, Harvey Birdman, Futurama, and Squidbillies look like they could be funny.. Got Robot Chicken up to Season 4 and plan on getting 5 & 6 but 7 is only available for sale, and season 8 is not available at all on DVD ???
Any other recommendations? :o
Title: Re: Go Team Venture!
Post by: Pak-Man on October 18, 2017, 08:59:02 AM
I love every one of those shows and suspect you would as well. Early Adult Swim captures a lot of the weird energy that made Space Ghost so great. I would add Sealab 2021 (At least the first 2 volumes) to the list. There are a lot of other Adult Swim shows that I love, but they're way less accessible.
Title: Re: Go Team Venture!
Post by: RVR II on October 18, 2017, 09:01:10 AM
Quote from: Pak-Man on October 18, 2017, 08:59:02 AM
I love every one of those shows and suspect you would as well. Early Adult Swim captures a lot of the weird energy that made Space Ghost so great. I would add Sealab 2021 (At least the first 2 volumes) to the list. There are a lot of other Adult Swim shows that I love, but they're way less accessible.
Ok cool :o
Yeah I was wondering about Sealab 2021, I'll add that to my queue as well 8)
Title: Re: Go Team Venture!
Post by: RoninFox on October 18, 2017, 09:09:37 AM
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Quote from: Pak-Man on October 18, 2017, 08:59:02 AM
I love every one of those shows and suspect you would as well. Early Adult Swim captures a lot of the weird energy that made Space Ghost so great. I would add Sealab 2021 (At least the first 2 volumes) to the list. There are a lot of other Adult Swim shows that I love, but they're way less accessible.
Ok cool :o
Yeah I was wondering about Sealab 2021, I'll add that to my queue as well 8)

I love Sealab 2021, so I second the recommendation. The later episodes do lose a step, but there was no real avoiding it as one of the main cast had passed away. They did the best with what they had though.
Title: Re: Go Team Venture!
Post by: RVR II on October 18, 2017, 09:16:26 AM
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Quote from: Pak-Man on October 18, 2017, 08:59:02 AM
I love every one of those shows and suspect you would as well. Early Adult Swim captures a lot of the weird energy that made Space Ghost so great. I would add Sealab 2021 (At least the first 2 volumes) to the list. There are a lot of other Adult Swim shows that I love, but they're way less accessible.
Ok cool :o
Yeah I was wondering about Sealab 2021, I'll add that to my queue as well 8)

I love Sealab 2021, so I second the recommendation. The later episodes do lose a step, but there was no real avoiding it as one of the main cast had passed away. They did the best with what they had though.
Ah ok. I'll keep that in mind when I watch it. Thanks!
Title: Re: Go Team Venture!
Post by: Pastor of Muppets on October 18, 2017, 10:00:28 AM
The Brak Show I always found random and obnoxious, even though I sort of liked Space Ghost.  Squidbillies I'm just too turned off by the poor quality of the artwork.
Title: Re: Go Team Venture!
Post by: RVR II on October 18, 2017, 10:21:35 AM
Beavis and ButtHead artwork was poor but was still a very funny show in my opinion..
Title: Re: Go Team Venture!
Post by: RVR II on August 04, 2018, 12:17:37 AM
The Venture Bros. are Back with Season 7 and Mark Hamill is on board :o
https://screenrant.com/mark-hamill-venture-bros-season-7/
Title: Re: Go Team Venture!
Post by: Pak-Man on August 04, 2018, 12:18:41 AM
Season 7 starts tomorrow!

So we picked up "Go Team Venture! The Art of the Venture Bros." I was expecting a big coffee table book full of pretty pictures with maybe a few captions, but this thing is like an in-depth director's commentary for everything Venture Bros. from the conception of the show to the present. Totally worth the $27 it's going for on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Go-Team-Venture-Making-Bros/dp/1506704875
Title: Re: Go Team Venture!
Post by: Edward J Grug III on September 07, 2020, 07:30:47 PM
https://news.avclub.com/jackson-publick-confirms-that-the-venture-bros-has-bee-1844978868

Jackson Publick confirms that The Venture Bros. has been canceled
Title: Re: Go Team Venture!
Post by: CJones on September 08, 2020, 05:07:23 PM
NOOOOO!

17 years and we only got 7 seasons out of it. At least it was a good 7 seasons.
Title: Re: Go Team Venture!
Post by: Pak-Man on September 08, 2020, 10:57:20 PM
So the rumor is that Hulu kept exclusivity for some of Adult Swim's shows, but ever since the AT&T merger, and with the launch of HBO Max, Hulu is a competitor. So they don't want to create new content for their competitors, so shows that aren't HBO Max got axed (Including Mike Tyson Mysteries, one of my favorites.) Of course they paid a bunch of money to get rights to non-exclusively show Rick and Morty because they know where their bread is buttered, but Venture Bros. didn't quite have the following to be worth the money.

BUT there's still a chance that HBO Max could get Venture Bros. exclusively if it changed to a different name. Apparently this is why Mr. Pickles was changed to "My Mama Called Me Sherriff."  This might be why Adult Swim tweeted that they're working with Doc Hammer and Jackson Publik to keep the story going.
Title: Re: Go Team Venture!
Post by: The Lurker on November 17, 2020, 08:21:45 AM
Well this looks promising... https://screencrush.com/hbo-max-venture-bros-cancelation/ (https://screencrush.com/hbo-max-venture-bros-cancelation/)