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Scooby Doo Where Are You?
This is a snapshot of the original gang. A simple cartoon design with dark backgrounds, and vibrant character colors that Hanna Barbera studios used, as well as other tactics that were cost effective. Characters were designed with the use of fewer details, and consistent main designs. As an example from an earlier cartoon character development, Fred Flintstone, animators employed the use of “fewer cels, or frames per second.” (1)
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The New Scooby Doo Movies
The second series in the Scooby Franchise. Released in 1972, this series was developed to bring new life and audience viewership to the Scooby Doo cartoon. Hand drawn by animation director Bob Singer; this piece shows the simplicity that these early cartoons took in designs that continued to play into the cost-effective approach of Hanna-Barbera studios. Bob Singer, who is still alive today, has had a hand in the animation design and production of the Scooby Doo Franchise for the entirety of its existence. Though retired, he still advises, and contributes to the production of Scooby Doo movies and tv shows in the world of today.
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The 13 Ghosts of Scooby Doo
This series follows the traditional designs and graphics of the previous Scooby Doo series and movies. In this spin off of the Scooby Doo Franchise, Daphne, Scooby, and Shaggy are the only members of the gang to make an appearance. The introduction of new characters, Vincent Vanghoul (Scooby and Shaggy's favorite horror film celebrity), Flim Flam (a clever street kid, who runs scams to make money), and Scooby's nephew Scrappy Doo, fill in the roster giving the show new personality and perspective while maintaining its comedic charm.
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Scooby Doo Live Action
This was the first ever live action film in the Scooby Doo Franchise. Character costume colors did not change from original cartoon series. The theme remains dark and ominous with sprinkles of comedy and the iconic unmasking of the villain at the end. Portrayed roles are based off Hanna Barbera productions of original characters.
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Mystery Incorporated
A big step forward for Scooby and the Gang as they navigate the last few years of high school and each character discovers who they want to be if life no longer has mysteries to solve. This series has a very dark theme throughout. From the backgrounds to character designs, this series is one of the darkest chapters in the Scooby Doo Gangs history.
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ScoobyNatural
Supernatural and Scooby Doo had a baby. This is a poster for the episode that was published on social media to bring attention to the Supernatural show in hopes of drawing in fresh viewership.
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Velma
This is the first Scooby Doo Franchise release that geared more towards adults. The dark theme of iconic Scooby Doo cartoons is still present. However, the ethnicity of Velma's character has been changed.
Jinkies! A ClueThis show cornered the market on Saturday morning cartoons, and paved the way for other series such as "The Jetsons," Captain Caveman," and many more iconic ficitional characters. Even after the partner series faded into the backdrop of pop culture, Scooby Doo kept up with the times by incorporating relevant pop culture referecnes and imagery into the storyline.
Playing a pivotal role in the jump start of the Batman cartoon series, featuring known celebrities in animated forms, jumping from the cartoon world into the live action context of true mystery solving mastery, and testing the current of diversity, Scooby Doo contiues to flex its iconic relevance.
Scooby Doo continues to revive itself in new ways, bringing the beloved nostalgic feel of childhood to screens everywhere. The world would not be the same without Scooby Doo and Mystery INC living in time with pop culture.