[Syfy] The Banana Splits

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Wed Feb 20, 2019 9:41 am

Rebooted as a...horror movie? Well, ok.

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and Syfy are bringing back the Banana Splits, the trippy-dippy characters introduced back in 1968 as the anthropomorphic hosts of The Banana Splits Adventure Hour variety program. This time around, however, the Banana Splits are being served up in a horror thriller.

The original movie will premiere this year from Blue Ribbon Content, Warner Bros Television Group’s digital studio, via a Warner Bros. Home Entertainment release that will be followed by the television debut on Syfy. The official synopsis: “In the upcoming horror thriller, a boy named Harley and his family (brother Austin, mother Beth, and father Mitch) attend a taping of The Banana Splits TV show, which is supposed to be a fun-filled birthday for young Harley and business as usual for Rebecca, the producer of the series. But things take an unexpected turn — and the body count quickly rises. Can Harley, his mom and their new pals safely escape?”

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Wed Feb 20, 2019 10:14 am

Next up: H.R. PuffenDIE

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Wed Feb 20, 2019 10:19 am

You can bet that if this does well (like Sharknado), that will absolutely be happening. I hope your sanity is ready for Witchy Poo horror spectacular in 2021.

I guess they wanted to make a 5 Nights at Freddy's movie but didn't want to pay the fees to the creator? So someone joked they should ask about Sid and Marty Krofft characters and amazingly they said yes? That's my best guess at this point.

Z-Corn · Post by **Z-Corn** » Wed Feb 20, 2019 10:28 am

When I was a kid I loved when Banana Splits came on because that meant it was the end of boring old Watergate coverage for the day and it was finally time for cartoons!

LordMortis · Post by **LordMortis** » Wed Feb 20, 2019 10:28 am

hepcat wrote: ↑Wed Feb 20, 2019 10:14 am Next up: H.R. PuffenDIE

HP Love'n'stuff?

hentzau · Post by **hentzau** » Wed Feb 20, 2019 10:35 am

One banana, two banana, three banana, DIE!!!

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hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Wed Feb 20, 2019 10:48 am

Smoove_B wrote: ↑Wed Feb 20, 2019 10:19 am You can bet that if this does well (like Sharknado), that will absolutely be happening. I hope your sanity is ready for Witchy Poo horror spectacular in 2021.

There can be only one Charles Nelson Reilly. I will entertain no further discussion on this matter!

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Wed Feb 20, 2019 10:55 am

hepcat wrote: ↑Wed Feb 20, 2019 10:14 am Next up: H.R. PuffenDIE

H.R. Puncturedstuff

Jeff V · Post by **Jeff V** » Wed Feb 20, 2019 11:43 am

Smoove_B wrote: ↑Wed Feb 20, 2019 9:41 am Rebooted as a...horror movie? Well, ok.

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and Syfy are bringing back the Banana Splits, the trippy-dippy characters introduced back in 1968 as the anthropomorphic hosts of The Banana Splits Adventure Hour variety program. This time around, however, the Banana Splits are being served up in a horror thriller.

The original movie will premiere this year from Blue Ribbon Content, Warner Bros Television Group’s digital studio, via a Warner Bros. Home Entertainment release that will be followed by the television debut on Syfy. The official synopsis: “In the upcoming horror thriller, a boy named Harley and his family (brother Austin, mother Beth, and father Mitch) attend a taping of The Banana Splits TV show, which is supposed to be a fun-filled birthday for young Harley and business as usual for Rebecca, the producer of the series. But things take an unexpected turn — and the body count quickly rises. Can Harley, his mom and their new pals safely escape?”

My weird retro son LOVES the Banana Splits, even though most episodes on YouTube are horseshit quality. He loves the theme song - and especially loves The Dickies version of the theme song. Since The Dickies did the theme for Killer Klowns from Outer Space, I wonder if this movie would use their version of the Banana Splits theme (it was previously used during a fight scene in Kick Ass).

Fun fact: the first piece of mail I remember ever receiving addressed to me was an envelope containing membership materials for the Banana Splits fan club. I think I was maybe 6 at the time.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Wed Feb 20, 2019 11:49 am

I wonder if we'll get a Jan-Michael Vincent cameo.

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Wed Feb 20, 2019 11:58 am

If not, you can always keep up with your Jan-Michael Vincent fan fiction!

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Wed Feb 20, 2019 1:02 pm

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Wed Feb 20, 2019 1:04 pm

Are we still on for that brain storming session on adding Bea Arthur to your Air Wolf stories?

Pyperkub · Post by **Pyperkub** » Wed Feb 20, 2019 1:06 pm

Someone must have had a *really* bad trip...

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Wed Feb 20, 2019 3:25 pm

hepcat wrote:Are we still on for that brain storming session on adding Bea Arthur to your Air Wolf stories?

I’m still trying to map the M.A.S.K. crossover “Very Special” episode.

$iljanus · Post by **$iljanus** » Wed Feb 20, 2019 3:30 pm

They need to remake Far Out Space Nuts. They could have all sorts of wacky adventures...as they are chased by horrific aliens wanting to vivisect them. Let the screams and hijinks commence!

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Wed Feb 20, 2019 3:41 pm

I said lunch, not launch!

I will remember that until the day I die.

...or this Saturday. Whichever comes first.

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Wed Jun 12, 2019 3:49 pm

More details are coming out:

The upcoming horror thriller centers on a boy named Harley who attends a taping of The Banana Splits TV show with his brother Austin, mother Beth, and father, Mitch. It was supposed to be business as usual for the producer of the series, Rebecca, and a fun-filled birthday for young Harley. But things take an unexpected turn - evidently filled with horror violence and gore - and fittingly the body count quickly rises. Will Harley and company survive? And if so, what will be left of them? I guess we'll have to find out later this year.

Jeff V · Post by **Jeff V** » Wed Jun 12, 2019 6:20 pm

My son can't wait. He's looking forward to this and the Sonic movie.

Jaymon · Post by **Jaymon** » Thu Jun 13, 2019 10:54 am

Jeff V wrote: ↑Wed Feb 20, 2019 11:43 am

My weird retro son LOVES the Banana Splits, even though most episodes on YouTube are horseshit quality. He loves the theme song - and especially loves The Dickies version of the theme song. Since The Dickies did the theme for Killer Klowns from Outer Space, I wonder if this movie would use their version of the Banana Splits theme (it was previously used during a fight scene in Kick Ass).

Perhaps he might also enjoy Bananas in Pajamas. not quite as old, also weird, and has a catchy theme song.

bananas
in pajamas
going round in pairs
bananas
in pajamas
falling down the stairs

Jaymon · Post by **Jaymon** » Thu Jun 13, 2019 10:59 am

the 5 nights angle seems very likely. even if they never even tried for the 5 nights license, this is a clear copycat. perhaps there actually is a 5 nights movie in production, checking..... yes, IMDB says there is.

my SO is a few years younger, and doesn't recall banana splits, so her only experience is me singing the first two lines of the theme

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Fri Jun 14, 2019 9:14 am

This is happening.

dbt1949 · Post by **dbt1949** » Fri Jun 14, 2019 9:33 am

Words leave me.

Hrdina · Post by **Hrdina** » Sun Jun 16, 2019 9:52 pm

dbt1949 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 14, 2019 9:33 am Words leave me.

Yeah, wow.

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:30 pm

So they're essentially remaking Killer Klowns from Outer Space.

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:44 pm

Looks to me more like the were intending for it to be Five Nights at Freddy's but couldn't get the license...so they asked Hanna-Barbera to hold their beer.

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:47 pm

Ah, I forgot about Five Nights at Freddy's. But the trailer still feels like an homage to KKOP.

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Wed Aug 14, 2019 4:35 pm

Z-Corn · Post by **Z-Corn** » Wed Aug 14, 2019 6:07 pm

Dude, you Daehawked the same video from two months ago!

Did you guys finally have lunch and he rubbed off on you?

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Wed Aug 14, 2019 6:20 pm

Huh. It's been...a rough day. Let me see if I can find something better.

EDIT: Thy will has been done. Is it too early for Tequila Friday?

Z-Corn · Post by **Z-Corn** » Wed Aug 14, 2019 7:40 pm

em2nought · Post by **em2nought** » Wed Aug 14, 2019 7:50 pm

The true horror is that they've kept that same evil melody which is now stuck in my head, again!

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