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| LinkMaster™ | Sep 5 2004, 01:03 AM Post #16 |
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Episode 16: Terra "Don't get too attached my young friend.. I saw her first." - Slade Originally aired: Jan. 24, 2004 Written by Amy Wolfram Directed by Ciro Nieli Posted Image The Titans meet Terra, small teenage girl with big powers. Gifted with amazing earth-moving abilities, Terra can make rocks fly, mountains crumble, and the ground tremble beneath her feet. At first, it seems like this hip,funny, young hero might make a great addition to the team. But Terra has a secret ... a terrible secret. And only Slade knows the truth. Will the Titans' new friend put the whole team in danger? Posted Image Ron Perlman as Slade Ashley Johnson as Terra Posted Image Posted ImageFirst appearance of Terra Posted ImageSlade's interest in Terra mirrors his interest in Robin from season one [APPRENTICE] Posted Image Terra first appeared in NEW TEEN TITANS #26 and 28 [1983]. Much like the animated version, she's a troubled and confused girl. She appears to be forced to be working for terrorists until the Titans take her in. Beast Boy specifically reached out to Terra. Terra also had problems controlling her powers, particularly when enraged. Also in the comics, Deathstroke [Slade] takes a particular interest in Terra. More notes on Slade and Terra as season two progresses... |
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| LinkMaster™ | Sep 5 2004, 01:05 AM Post #17 |
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Episode 17: Only Human "Fool! Did you actually think you could defeat Atlas? I am all robot... and you are only human." - Atlas Originally aired: Jan. 31, 2004 Written by Adam Beechen Directed by Alex Soto Posted Image Back when Cyborg was a fully human athlete, he loved trying to do more than he thought he could do. He always gave 110%. But now that his muscles are mechanical, Cy's limitations are built-in. No matter how hard he tries, 100% is all he's got. But when the other Titans are captured, Cyborg is forced to fight a giant robot called Atlas. This cocky, competitive fighting machine is bigger, faster, and stronger -- and it looks like Cy doesn't stand a chance. Can Cyborg exceed his limitations and save his friends? Posted Image Keith David as Atlas John DiMaggio as Spike Posted Image Posted ImageKeith David is no stranger to animation. He voiced the lead character in HBO's "Spawn," Goliath in "Gargoyles" and Despero in a "Justice League" episode, "Heart and Minds" Posted ImageSpike may sound familiar as well; John DiMaggio provides the voice of Bender on "Futurama"; He also provides the voice for Brother Blood in season three Posted ImageThe name Derrick Wyatt - used in this episode - is a reference to the series character designer of the same name Posted Image Cyborg mentions his past as an athlete; In the comics, Cyborg had a promising athletic career in front of him, until a tragic accident that required cybernetics to save his life. Atlas and Spike were created specifically for the animated series. |
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| LinkMaster™ | Sep 5 2004, 01:07 AM Post #18 |
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Episode 18: Fear Itself "I don't do fear." - Raven Originally aired: February 7th Written by Dwayne McDuffie Directed by Michael Chang Posted Image Raven doesn't do fear. Or at least, that's what she wants you to think.But when a ghostly, unknown force starts hunting down the Titans one by one,Titans Tower turns into a house of horrors -- and even Raven gets rattled. Will she be able to control her fear long enough to find out what's really going on? Posted Image Alex Polinsky as Control Freak Tress MacNeille as Horror Movie Actress Posted Image Posted Image"Fear Itself" features the debut of Control Freak - a villain that Dwayne McDuffie created but never used when he was writing the 'Impulse' comic book series. Posted ImageThe trophy room features souvenirs from past episodes: Slade's mask, The Puppet King, Cyborg's puppet, the chip Red X stole, Trident's trident, Mad Mod's bust, among others |
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| LinkMaster™ | Sep 5 2004, 01:10 AM Post #19 |
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Episode 19: Date With Destiny "Her name is Kitten - and you will take her to prom." - Killer Moth Originally aired: February 14, 2004 Written by Rick Copp Directed by Ciro Nieli Posted Image A creepy criminal known as Killer Moth threatens to destroy the city with a flying army of mutant moths, unless ... Robin takes his spoiled-rotten teenage daughter Kitten to her junior prom?!? So while the other Titans are scouring the city in search of Moth's secret hideout, a reluctant Robin has no choice but to go along with the villain's bizarre demand. Can Robin survive his date with destiny? Posted Image Thomas Hayden Church as Killer Moth Tara Strong as Kitten Will Friedle as Fang Posted Image Posted ImageWill Friedle - voice of Fang - also provided the voice of Terry McGuiness on "Batman Beyond." Posted ImageKiller Moth's house is an exact replica of the house from the "Brady Bunch" - complete with the same decor. Posted ImageStarfire's eyeblasts manifest in the NEXT episode, "Transformation"; She should not have that power in this episode. Posted Image Killer Moth is actually a Batman foe, not a Titans foe. He's a low-level criminal that dresses like a giant moth. Robin's messed up hair - with dual spitcurls - is a nod to the Boy Wonder's original hairstyle through the 1940s and 1950s. Starfire's jealousy is another nod to the long-standing Robin/Starfire relationship in the comic book series. |
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| LinkMaster™ | Sep 5 2004, 01:12 AM Post #20 |
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Episode 20: Transformation "But when my sister had Transformation, she merely turned purple for two days." - Starfire Originally aired: February 21, 2004 Written by Rob Hoegee Directed by Alex Soto Posted Image The beautiful alien Starfire has never thought much about her looks. But when a strange red bump appears on her forehead, Star becomes concerned. Raven tells her not to worry -- it's probably just a zit. Or is it? As she grows tusks on her neck, scales on her skin, and hideous clawed fingernails, the question becomes unavoidable: is Starfire turning into some sort of horrible alien monster? Posted Image Dee Dradley Baker as Plasmus Catherine Cavadini as Alien Woman Tony Jay as Narrator Posted Image Posted ImageStarfire mentions that her sister has gone through the transformation; Starfire's sister, Blackfire, has eyeblasts in the episode, SISTERS Posted ImageBefore Starfire eats the fly, it says "help me." - which is a reference to the Jeff Goldblum 1986 remake of "The Fly." Posted ImagePlasmus retains his acid touch when he appears next in AFTERSHOCKS Posted ImageCatherine Cavadini provides the voice of Bubbles on "The Powerpuff Girls'; Tara Strong (voice of Raven) provides the voice of Bubbles Posted Image In the comic cooks, Plasmus is not a shape-shifter, although his appearance is similar. He has the power to burn whatever he touches. Plasmus gains acid-spewing abilities this episode. Many fans have remarked that the insect-alien woman looks a lot like the White Queen from the LEGION OF SUPERHEROES comic book series. |
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| LinkMaster™ | Sep 5 2004, 01:14 AM Post #21 |
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Episode 21: Titan Rising "I don't believe it. They actually trust me." - Terra Originally aired: February 28, 2004 Written by Amy Wolfram Directed by Michael Chang Posted Image Terra returns to Titans Tower -- and this time, she's ready to join the team. But after what happened the last time they saw her, the Titans aren't sure that's such a good idea -- and Raven is positive that it's not. But Robin reminds her that everyone deserves a second chance. And when Slade unveils his latest diabolical plot, Terra gets hers. Can Terra win the Titans' trust and become a full-fledged member of the team? Or will she again lead our heroes into disaster? Posted Image Ron Perlman as Slade Ashley Johnson as Terra Posted Image Posted ImageThis is Terra's second appearance Posted ImageTerra joins the team in this episode Posted ImageTerra has greater control of her powers from her last appearance. The reason for this is explained in her next full episode, BETRAYAL Posted Image Raven is very suspicious of Terra, as seen in NEW TEEN TITANS #28 [1983] and TALES OF THE TEEN TITANS #41 [1984]. Her empathic powers sensed something troubling about Terra - as seen in this episode. Terra adopts a new costume when she joins the team in NEW TEEN TITANS #30 [1983]. More notes on Terra as season two progresses... |
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| LinkMaster™ | Sep 5 2004, 01:16 AM Post #22 |
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Episode 22: Winner Take All Speedy: "Just a friendly competition huh?" Robin: "Yeah, should be fun." Speedy: "Right. 'Cuz winning isn't everything." Robin: "It's just the only thing that matters." Originally aired: March 6, 2004 Written by Dwayne McDuffie Directed by Ciro Nieli Posted Image Robin, Cyborg, and Beast Boyare transported to an alternate dimension. There, the mysterious Master of Gamesinvites our heroes and five other superpowered teens (Aqualad, Speedy, Gizmo, Hotspot, and Wildebeest) to participate in a friendly competition: The Tournament of Heroes. As the contest rages on, Robin becomes more and more determined to win -- while Cyborg becomes more and more worried about what happens to the losers after they disappear. Will Robin realize that winning isn't everything before he loses the only thing that matters: his friends? Posted Image Wil Wheaton as Aqualad Mike Erwin as Speedy Jim Cummings as Master of Games Lauren Tom as Gizmo [uncredited] Hotspot is uncredited Wildebeest is uncredited Posted Image Posted ImageThe episode was originally titled "It's How You Play The Game" but it was retitled "Winner Take All." Posted ImageFirst appearances of Speedy, Hotspot and Wildebeest; Second appearance of Aqualad; all become honorary members this episode Posted ImageThe original synopsis listed Hotspot as 'Joto' - his name in the comic book series [see comic book linear notes] Posted ImageMike Erwin [Speedy] played the Teenage Bruce Banner in the 2003 movie, "HULK," based on the comic book character Posted Image Speedy - sidekick to Green Arrow - was a founding member of the Teen Titans as detailed in TEEN TITANS #53 [a flashback origin story] in 1978. Speedy later became the hero known as Arsenal. Speedy/Arsenal has been a member of just about every incarnation of the Titans. The comment about Speedy being a 'Robin clone' is more than amusing. In the 1960s, Green Arrow and his sidekick Speedy had much in common with Batman & Robin. Green Arrow had an Arrowcave, and Arrowmobile and an array of gadget arrows. Green Arrow was a millionaire in his alter ego, and adopted a young orphan, Roy Harper [Speedy]. In the 1970's, Green Arrow and Speedy were developed to stand on their own - with unique personalities. And the Batman/Robin similarities have become something of a running joke. Hot Spot is based on the Teen Titan known as Joto in the comic book series; Joto is swahili for heat. Joto became a member of the reformed second group of Teen Titans in TEEN TITANS [second series] #1 [1996]. Wildebeest was originally a mysterious villian dressed in a Wildebeest costume who first appeared in NEW TEEN TITANS #36-37 [1987]. Later, it was revealed there was a whole Wildebeest Society; To that end, the original Wildebeest, who became the Society's leader, created the clever strategy of permitting only one member to be seen in public at any one time. The Society was defeated by the Titans, leaving them with a baby Wildebeest. Baby Wildebeest was a genetic experiment created by the evil society. The docile baby would hulk-out to a giant Wildebeest creature to defend his newfound friends, the Titans. The Master of Games was created for the animated series. |
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| LinkMaster™ | Sep 5 2004, 01:19 AM Post #23 |
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Episode 23: Betrayal "She is not your friend. She is my apprentice." - Slade to Beast Boy Originally aired: July 31, 2004 Written by Amy Wolfram Directed by Alex Soto Posted Image After a few weeks as a Teen Titan, Terra has everything she ever wanted: a nice home, good friends, and even a little romance with Beast Boy. Everything seems perfect ... but is it? Posted Image Ron Perlman as Slade Ashley Johnson as Terra Posted Image Posted ImageTerra betrays the team this episode Posted ImageThe whole Terra arc has a recurring theme of reflections; Beast Boy gives Terra a heart shaped box with a mirror. Terra looks at her reflection twice in the diner... once in a spoon and the next, she sees Slade in back of her at the window. The climax to the episode takes place in a hall or mirrors. Posted ImageThe face on the diner menu is modeled after series director Ben Jones Posted Image Sam Register on the Terra arc: "We chose [JUDAS CONTRACT] because of all the Wolfman/Perez stories, that was probably the best story that they did. It was sort of their uber-story. It was one I remembered as a kid. I talked to [comics writer] Marv Wolfman and he said, at the time, Kitty Pryde was really big at Marvel on the X-Men. And they wanted to do an evil version of Kitty Pryde. And that’s where Terra came from. And from day one, when they greenlit the show, me and Glen [Murakami] always knew we wanted to do Terra. So second season is when we decided to do it." Sam Register on Terra/Beast Boy: "Yeah, for the Beast Boy and Terra relationship to work we really needed to not make her completely evil - otherwise it wouldn’t have worked. And we have a shorter amount of time to tell a story than they do in the comic books. We can’t write as much as they wrote in the books." Posted Image Terra is revealed to be working with Slade in this episode. In NEW TEEN TITANS #34 [1983], it is revealed that Terra was a spy planted in the group to learn all their secrets. Terra used a camera contact lens to gain footage of the team; The freeze frames and analysis of each team member in the opening sequence seems similar to that. In the comics, Beast Boy developed romantic feelings for Terra. He was crushed when he learned of her betrayal. The comic book version of Terra was much less sympathetic; She hated the Titans for no particular reason. In the cartoon, her feelings for Beast Boy seem more genuine, since she seemed willing to spare him. |
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| LinkMaster™ | Sep 5 2004, 01:24 AM Post #24 |
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Episode 24: Fractured "Welcome to our universe, small amusing doppelganger!" - Starfire to Larry the Titan Originally aired: August 5, 2004 Written by David Slack Directed by Michael Chang Posted Image When Robin accidentally wrecks the R-Cycle while pursuing a nasty thug named Jonny Rancid, he winds up with his arm in a cast -- and doubt in himself. Lucky for Robin, he gets a helpful visit from his Number One Fan: a short little weirdo from another dimension known as Larry the Titan! But unlucky for Robin, Larry's reality bending powers cause more problems than they fix. Can Robin get his nerve back and take down Johnny Rancid before Larry's "help" breaks the fabric of spacetime and destroys reality as we know it? Posted Image Dee Bradley Baker as Larry the Titan Henry Rollins as Johnny Rancid Posted Image Posted ImageEach season seem to follow a pattern of a 'wacky' episode just before the season arc wraps up; Season One had MAD MOD and season two brings us FRACTURED Posted ImageThe episode title refers to Robin's injury as well as the fractured state of reality Posted ImageThe opening sequence is sung in Japanese by Larry the Titan and features Larry in the sequence; It was actually sung by Puffy Ami Yumi's manager. It's called the "Toshi Mix." Toshi is credited in Fractured as Toy C. Posted ImageRaven uses her healing powers - not seen since FINAL EXAM in season one Posted ImageRobin's chainsaw hand is most likely an homage to the Ash character in the "Evil Dead" trilogy. Posted ImageJonny Rancid's name is similar to Jonny Rotten of Sex Pistols fame. His voice is provided by Henry Rollins, lead singer of the rock group, Black Flag. Posted Image Tramm Wigzell on the Robin Controversy: In a recent interview with THE PULSE Tramm Wigzell [Manager, Development at Cartoon Network] was asked a question that most viewers have been wondering since day one: just who is this Robin? "Robin is Peter Parker," Wigzell said seriously, before busting out in laughter. "One of the best things about Titans is we're not married to continuity, so who's to say which heroes it will and won't be. That's not really important! But there's an episode coming up where that question may be answered, if you pay really close attention!" FRACTURED is the episode Tramm was referring to; Larry the Titan is a alternate dimension version of Robin... and he states his name: Kcid Nosyarg. As his name spins backward it reads Dick Grayson, who was the first Robin. Personally, I think trying to figure out which Robin is in TEEN TITANS is as pointless at trying to deduce the location of Springfield on THE SIMPSONS. Don't think too much... just enjoy. Posted Image Larry the Titan is very similar to the mischief-making interdimensional imp, Bat-Mite. Bat-Mite appeared in the Batman comics in the 1960s and 1970s before disappearing into obscurity. Larry the Titan could very well be Bat-Mite's sidekick. Raven mentions "The Book Of Azar"; Azar was the spiritual leader of Azarath, the dimension where Raven was born and grew up. One of the images Larry conjures up of Robin is modeled after Robin's look in the 1950s. |
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| LinkMaster™ | Sep 5 2004, 01:25 AM Post #25 |
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Episode 25: Aftershock [Part One] "I knew her better than anyone. I know all the terrible things she's done. And I know exactly how messed up she is. But she's not evil. And we can't just give up on her." - Beast Boy Originally aired: August 14, 2004 Written by David Slack Directed by Ciro Nieli Posted Image A long lost friend of the Titans returns with a vengenance -- and Slade orders Overload, Cinderblock, and Plasmus to launch a series of sinister strikes all over the city. Can our heroes stop three monsters, Slade, and their newest enemy? Or will the Teen Titans finally be destroyed? Posted Image Ron Perlman as Slade Ashley Johnson as Terra Dee Bradley Baker as Cinderblock, Plasmus, Overload Posted Image Posted ImageThere is a recurring theme of 'reflections' in season two's Terra arc. It continues this episode when Robin forces Terra to look at herself Posted ImageAnother theme is Terra's hair falling to one side, giving her a visual similarity to Slade Posted ImagePlasmus retains his acid-spewing abilities from TRANSFORMATION Posted Image Terra betrayed the team in the classic JUDAS CONTRACT story in TALES OF THE TEEN TITANS #42-44 and Annual #3 [1984]; She and Slade used the Titans secrets and weaknesses against them. In the comics, Terra also had a special hatred for Raven - whose powers threatened to expose Terra's duplicity. In turn, Raven was extremely distrustful of Terra. Terra attacked Raven and gloated over her fallen body, similar to their battle this episode. In the JUDAS CONTRACT, Robin was the last Titan to be brought down by Slade and Terra. Beast Boy was also disbelieving when confronted with Terra's betrayal. He initially blamed Slade before realizing Terra made many decisions of her own accord. There were brief times when it seemed Terra was confused; She would become enraged when the Titans reached out to help her. |
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| LinkMaster™ | Sep 5 2004, 01:28 AM Post #26 |
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Episode 26: Aftershock [Part Two] "My name is Terra. I have done horrible things. And I have absolutely no regrets. " - Terra Originally aired: August 21, 2004 Written by Amy Wolfram Directed by Alex Soto Posted Image In a world without Titans, Slade has taken control of everything: the streets, the city, and the heart of his young Apprentice. But ... are our heroes really gone? Posted Image Ron Perlman as Slade Ashley Johnson as Terra Dee Bradley Baker as Cinderblock, Plasmus, Overload Posted Image Posted ImageThe theme of reflections continues in the Terra arc; The mirror Beast Boy gave her in BETRAYAL breaks in the opening sequence Posted ImageTerra's hair falls to one eye when she's doing bad things - reflecting Slade's look; When she regrets her actions, her hair falls back to show both eyes Posted ImageSlade seemingly dies this episode Posted ImageThe Mumbo battle seen in flashback has not appeared on the show. However, TEEN TITANS GO! comic book #12 [released October 2004] revealed details with that Mumbo encounter: "The Titans go face-to-face with their strangest foe: Mumbo! Can they survive more of his "tricks"?"; The issue features Terra and takes place between TITAN RISING and BETRAYAL. Posted Image Sam Register on AFTERSHOCK: "There was some issues with how bad we could make Terra – and how we end it. Obviously, it comes to a pretty sad end in the comics. So how do we end it in the cartoon so it still means something, but maybe isn’t as violent. And how to deal with having her smoke and drink which she did in the comic – we couldn’t do that, obviously. But other than that, it was a very simple story about betrayal. And you didn’t have to change too much to make the idea of betrayal work for the show." Comic Book Writer Marv Wolfman on the animated Terra on his Today's Views column: "Because of last night's moving episode of The Teen Titans cartoon show on Cartoon Network, I've been getting a lot of emails asking me to bring back Terra in one way or another. It reminds me of when we did the original version of that story 20+ years ago. Terra then, and now, elicited a lot of strong feelings, including one death threat. But Terra in the comics is dead and has been (the 2nd Terra who appeared in Team Titans, was clearly and honestly described as a girl who had been kidnapped and brainwashed into thinking she was Terra and the Titans were led, through duplicity, to believe that she was the original. But she never was). The Terra on TV, more repentant than the psychopathic killer from the comics, has been, well, see the episode for yourselves. However, for all those writing to me, as much as I love hearing your thoughts and comments about the characters George Perez and I created way back when, I really have no say as to what goes on in the TV show." Posted Image Terra betrayed the team in the classic JUDAS CONTRACT story in TALES OF THE TEEN TITANS #42-44 and Annual #3 [1984]; She used the Titans secrets and weaknesses against them. The comic book Terra is much more unstable than her animated counterpart. She hates the Titans for no reason. When Slade and Terra's scheme falls apart, she loses any grip she had on sanity. She's so far gone that she uses her powers to create earthquakes that consume her in a mountain of debris. Beast Boy later finds her dead body. The Titans gives her a hero's funeral and don't reveal to the public she was a traitor. It all happens in TALES OF THE TEEN TITANS Annual #3. But the comic book Terra never shows an ounce of remorse. This event effects the Titans for quite some time in the comic books. Beast Boy blames Slade, and later realizes Terra was evil before Slade met her. And for awhile, the Titans have trouble trusting new people. Animated Terra vs Comic Book Terra: Same tale of betrayal. Two slightly different takes on it. The comic book Terra, ultimately, is an unredeemable psychopath. When first introduced, she appears to be a mouthy but confused girl. Six issues later, we learn she is secretly working with Slade to bring down the Titans. As the story continues, there are a few times where it seems Terra may have a change of heart... but in the end, she betrays them all with no regrets. Terra's insanity consumes her. She hates the Titans for absolutely no reason and ends up taking her own life in a explosive display of her powers. This leaves the Titans with sorrow and confusion: Why did Terra do this? Beast Boy becomes consumed with confronting Slade, believing he is responsible for corrupting her. When he does locate Slade, he learns the truth: Terra was corrupt when Slade met her. She had already killed at least one person at the age of 15. She lost any capacity for good long before Slade even met her. The animated Terra is also a confused and lonely girl. But from the outset in TERRA, we learn she has the capacity for good. Here, it is established that Terra has a pattern of going to a new place, and it all falls in ruins when she can't control her powers. Slade plants the seeds of doubt in Terra concerning the Titans. Ironically, at the end of TERRA, it is Terra who is 'betrayed' by Beast Boy... setting things in motion that will have serious consequences. The animated Terra is set on a destructive course by Slade. She is unstable and desperate - and Slade has promised he can help her control her powers. Terra knows her lack of control is what prevents her from ever having a home. And, in her mind, the Titans are not her friends... they betrayed HER. When animated Terra infiltrates the Titans, she has no hesitation to enact Slade's plan. And despite some guilt, she goes through with it. She does terrible things. She leaves the Titans - except Beast Boy - for dead in BETRAYAL. Once again, when she almost escapes Slade's influence, she feels betrayed by Beast Boy when he said "You have no friends." Beast Boy has no reason to forgive or trust her at that point, but Terra seeks his acceptance nonetheless. That's actually the key to animated Terra's character: All she is seeking is acceptance... from someone. Terra allows herself to be influenced by these events and she sets out to destroy the Titans. I'm glad the series made a point of highlighting the fact that Terra is responsible for her choices. Despite her ultimate change of heart, Terra did terrible things. Unlike her comic book counterpart, animated Terra at least still had the capacity for good. She is able to at last become her own person and make the right choice. Raven makes an interesting observation early in the episode, when she notes Terra seemed scared, but not sorry. Big difference. Later in the episode, Terra finally says she is sorry for everything... marking a turning point for her. Finally, she sees the effect of all the horrible things she's done. The original comic book tale, JUDAS CONTRACT, was like a sucker punch to readers. I think many of the readers thought Terra might have a last minute change of heart.. or at least, a measure of regret. The fact that she was irredeemable was shocking at the time. Part of me misses that 'sucker punch' impact in the animated series. But the animated Terra was more sympathetic from the outset. And the writers certainly didnt paint her as a 'victim' of Slade. She betrayed the Titans of her own volition - and paid the ultimate price. The closing words from Beast Boy say it all: "Her name was Terra. She was gifted with tremendous power and cursed with it as well. She was a dangerous enemy and a good friend. And she was one of the bravest people I have ever known." |
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| LinkMaster™ | Sep 5 2004, 01:29 AM Post #27 |
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Episode 27: Deception "This isn't a good time, guys. We got a theory of mayhem test tomorrow and I'm totally gonna bomb. " - Cyborg Originally aired: August 28, 2004 Written by Rob Hoegee Directed by Michael Chang Posted Image School's back in session at the HIVE academy, and Gizmo, Jinx and Mammoth are up to something. To find out what, the Titans send Cyborg on a daring undercover mission to infiltrate the academy and blend in as one of their own. Using a hologram device, Cyborg poses as "Stone" - a teenager who can turn his skin to solid rock. Cyborg infiltrates the school and earns the trust of his classmates - and the interest of the new headmaster - Brother Blood! Can Cyborg discover the HIVE's secrets before Brother Blood discovers his true identity? Posted Image Lauren Tom as Jinx and Gizmo Kevin Michael Richardson as Mammoth John DiMaggio as Brother Blood Posted Image Posted ImageBumblebee makes her first appearance in this episode in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameo; She's seen in the lunch room Posted ImageBumbelee is the only costumed student from the comic book series; The rest of the students were created for the animated series Posted ImageMammoth and Jinx last appeared in season one's "Final Exam" Posted ImageAn image of the HIVE Mistress [from "Final Exam"] appears on Stone's milk carton, indicating she is missing Posted ImageThe Cyborg robot has three read-outs on the control: BOOYAH, ATTACK and OPTIONS Posted ImageJohn DiMaggio supplied the voice for Atlas' mechanic, Spike, in second season's "Only Human" Posted Image David Slack on developing Brother Blood: "Obviously, the Brother Blood conceived in the comics is a LOT scarier than our Brother Blood. There was a lot of challenges that came with that. Brother Blood went through a lot of permutations. At one point we were writing him like a coach, because that was someone Cyborg could respond to. In the end, we tried to make him the anti-Slade. Where Slade hides in the shadows, Brother Blood loves the spotlight. Slade always has some ulterior motive, Brother Blood will tell you what he's planning right away. So there's some contrast there. We wanted it to be a lighter, more fun, more James Bond, science-fiction-y kind or arc. I haven't seen all the animation, but what we've gotten back looks like we got that. There's a lot of fun stuff coming up." "We weren’t even sure we'd get to use that name. I think what was important that we kept was that he was the leader of a cult. We kept that role and drew inspiration from cult leaders we read about. They are very charming seeming people. From that, we gave him this sort of 'power of temptation' - this ability to control people's perceptions. And the power of persuasion. We didn’t get too deep into the character from the comics, because so much of it was so outside of what we'd be able to do. He's definitely one where we've strayed more." Posted Image Cyborg uses the alias "Stone" in this episode. In the comic book series, Cyborg's real name is Victor Stone. In the comic book series, the H.I.V.E. was a super-secret criminal organization bent on world domination. Made up of prominent scientists and businessmen, the members wore purple robes to hide their identities from one another. Brother Blood first appeared in NEW TEEN TITANS #21-22 [1982]. Blood is the leader of a religious cult that enticed young people to join. Blood was able to gain strength by feeding off the faith of his followers. He used his cult as a 'front' to further his plans of conquest. The animated version is quite different from his comic book counterpart. In the comics, Brother Blood had nothing to do with the HIVE. They do share a few traits: Both are charismatic and able to sway young people to their cause; And both amass a group of followers to further their plans. More on Brother Blood as season three continues... Cyborg mentions his 'Theory of Mayhem' test... which is amusing since Brother Blood's right hand advisor was named Mother Mayhem. |
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| JuliefooJojo87 | Sep 5 2004, 11:46 PM Post #28 |
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Hehe, Wow link, Maybe you should just make a teen titans website XD Good Job! :thumb: |
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| LinkMaster™ | Sep 5 2004, 11:48 PM Post #29 |
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Naw, I goy my info from Animation Insider but thanks Jullie. :) :sweatdrop: |
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| LinkMaster™ | Sep 10 2004, 08:13 PM Post #30 |
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Episode 28: X Beast Boy: "Red X? I thought Robin was Red X!" Red X : "Think again! Originally aired: September 4, 2004 Written by David Slack Directed by Ben Jones Posted Image When the Titans track down the culprit of a string of recent robberies, our heroes are shocked to find themselves facing the foe they never thought they'd see again: Robin's evil alter-ego, Red X. While puzzling out the identity of Red X, the team tries to stop him from stealing zinothium, the rare unstable energy source that powers the suit. Is Robin to blame for Red X's crimes? Posted Image Scott Menville as Red X Michael Chang as Professor Chang Posted Image Posted Image This episode features the 'return' of Red X - who last appeared in season one's MASKS Posted Image Beast Boy's pet worm from DATE WITH DESTINY is seen in the tower Posted Image Professor Chang was named after TEEN TITANS series director, Michael Chang Posted Image Red X stole from a company named SOTO - a reference to TEEN TITANS series director, Alex Soto Posted Image Beast Boy's blackboard of theories to Red X's identity: - "Evil Twin" [Robin and Nibor [Robin backwards, a subtle FRACTURED reference]] - "Part of a clone army" - "Interdimensional Imp" [Larry the Titan from FRACTURED unmasking as Red X] - "Time Travelling" with image of Nightwing from HOW LONG IS FOREVER? - "Long Lost Brother" with a Robin image that bears a passing resemblance to Robin's voice actor, Scott Menville - "Jason Todd" [the second comic book Robin] - "Bionic Monkey" Posted Image The whole episode seems inspired by a John Woo movie. There is a high-action theme, asian woodwind soundtrack, and a white dove appears during the battle - a John Woo signature Posted Image Beast Boy's blackboard of theories to Red X's identity containing a reference to "Jason Todd", who is the second comic book Robin. Jason was brave, but also very impulsive and reckless. After searching for the identity of his mother, Jason was killed by the Joker. That tragedy looms over Batman and all future Robins. The inclusion of Jason further clouds the issue "Who is Robin?" in the TEEN TITANS series. FRACTURED and HOW LONG IS FOREVER? supported the "Dick Grayson" theory. Now, it appears the creative team is just having fun with us. (I found on a site in a little interview): The Agony and the X: How and why was Red X brought back in the recent episode "X"? Those answers prove as elusive as the character himself. But an insider provided at least some clues. "Breaking X off as his own character was actually Sam Register's idea. And it was really hard to find a way to make that idea work," my source informed me. "We're presently discussing when and how to bring him back." I pressed a bit further, inquiring whether Red X's identity will eventually be revealed. To that, the reply I received was, "As for his identity... if I had wanted you to know that, he wouldn't be wearing a mask." An answer worth a vial of zinothium. |
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5:38 PM Nov 23
