According to Comicbook, Tiny Toons are back with brand new series that will not only pay respect to the original series but also bring a whole new modernized energy. Warner Bros. revealed the new series titled Tiny Toons Looniversity during the San Diego Comic-Con panel along with a new spin on the original theme song. The new theme song for the upcoming series is from composer Matthew Janzen (Aquaman: King of Atlantis, ThunderCats Roar). Tiny Toons Looniversity is scheduled to air on both Cartoon Network and Max late this fall.
The theme song for the series can be viewed down below.
Tom Ascheim, President, of Warner Bros. Global Kids, Young Adults and Classics (GKYAC), in a statement, said, “Tiny Toons Looniversity will capture all the clever, subversive, and smart humor that made Tiny Toon Adventures such a standout series. Fans old and new will love to laugh at and with these characters all over again.”
President, of Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios Sam Register, said, “For many kids, Tiny Toons was their introduction to the world of Looney Tunes and, over time, Buster, Babs, Plucky, and all the characters grew to be just as beloved by an entirely new generation. The continuation of our great creative partnership with Amblin Television will bring these characters back for fans of all ages to enjoy.”
According to Comicbook, the official description of the series reads as follows, “Tiny Toon Adventures show for a new generation, the series follows Babs, Buster, and their new friends Hamton, Plucky, and Sweetie to Acme Looniversity, the premier institution of higher hijinks learning. While enrolled, they form long-lasting friendships and perfect their cartoony craft while studying under the greatest cartoon characters in history, the Looney Tunes.”
The voice cast for the series includes Eric Bauza (Gremlins: Secrets of Mogwai) as Buster, Daffy, and Gossamer, Ashleigh Crystal Hairston (Craig of the Creek) as Babs, David Errigo Jr. (Ridley Jones) as Hamton J. Pig and Plucky, and Tessa Netting (Bunk’d) as Sweety, Jeff Bergman (Family Guy) as Bugs Bunny, Sylvester, and Foghorn Leghorn, Bob Bergen (Akira) as Porky Pig, Candi Milo (King Tweety) as Dean Granny, and Witch Hazel, Cree Summer (Rugrats) as Elmyra, and Fred Tatasciore (Kung Fu Panda) voices Taz and Yosemite Sam.
Steven Spielberg (Schindler’s List) returns as executive producer, with Register, and Amblin Television Presidents Justin Falvey and Darryl Frank also serving as executive producers. Erin Gibson (Attitudes!) and Nate Cash (Adventure Time) serve as showrunners.