some shows are just ripe for the picking
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top ten
cartoons that deserve their own
live-action movie before we begin we
publish new videos every day
so be sure to subscribe for more great
content for this list we’ve chosen
animated television shows whose plots
and characters are either of a high
enough quality or have a unique enough
premise to warrant a live-action movie
adaptation but they don’t have one yet
we’re only looking at Western animation
this time around so anime will be for
another list and another day definitely
getting a clearer picture and it’s bad
bad doesn’t begin to describe it number
10 the Magic School Bus this show proved
that cartoons with an educational agenda
didn’t have to be boring or pander to
their audience the premise involves a
group of students and their unorthodox
but awesome teacher miss Frizzle aka the
frizz as they explore the various
wonders of life science nature history
and more all via a school bus with oddly
appropriate shape-shifting qualities
with so many issues facing new
generations of children a colorful
light-hearted but well-meaning flick
about human beings or what’s beyond the
stars would be quite refreshing since
the show was littered with celebrity
cameos it’s only fair to throw in a few
of our own suggestions for the potential
live-action adaptation Amy Poehler is
the Friz anyone have created a mob of
little Leslie Knope monsters I’m so
proud
number 9 Johnny Bravo well the
muscle-bound oath who was always trying
to score with the ladies never failed to
bring the laughs on the small screen
during his heyday a live-action
adaptation would prove to be much more
of a challenge
um how about if I had pay for dinner
play it too safe and it’s a boring flick
push it too far and Johnny comes across
as vile and lecherous and that’s the
last thing anyone wants as long as mr.
Bravo has a huge heart gets into all
kinds of mischief and may or may not
find that special someone he’ll have the
makings of a stellar comedy assuming he
can pull off that hair why not put
Dwayne Johnson in the lead more roll the
dice completely on Nicolas Cage okay
let’s run number eight gargoyles
[Music]
since it seems like half the cast of the
Star Trek franchise lent their voices to
this 90s animated heavyweight there’s no
reason a transition to the big screen
can’t be done easily you just have
better than this
these cliffs were our home ages before
they built their stone fortress
following the adventures of a group of
living gargoyles that awakened from
their stony slumbers when the Sun sets
the animated series features a lot of
good source material for a dark fantasy
adventure in modern New York time to
take the gloves off just make sure you
focus on practical effects over CGI
which would give dignity and depth to
each of the winget warriors and for the
love of everything make sure that Keith
David returns to voice Goliath then find
a role for David Tennant keep Michael
Bay far far away from the director’s
chair and you’ll be golden very
impressed I’m warning you guys have it
your way
number seven the Powerpuff Girls sugar
spice and everything nice stick to these
very basic guidelines and you have three
of Animation’s most revered super
heroines with young girls nowadays
having very little in terms of superhero
like role models aside from Black Widow
or Wonder Woman these three have served
as the pinnacle of what it means to be
good while also overcoming tasks that a
lot of children face all the while
kicking the crap out of giant monsters
on the small screen
a big-screen live-action adaptation
would have to capture their innocence
balance it out with fighting crime and
not go down the dreaded studio route of
making them teenagers or 40 year olds
playing teenagers because that would be
a disaster number six Thundercats
this 80s classic was the definition of
gloriously cheesy TV fair as it featured
humanoid alien jungle cats battling an
ancient mummified demon priest their
leader is a sword wielding lion light
creature with flowing red hair dressed
in tight blue you just can’t beat that
a more recent TV adaptation show that
despite the ludicrous premise it could
still be grounded with great characters
and awesome fight scenes a live-action
version would have to breathe life into
the world of third earth established
lion-o as an undeniable badass and make
sure mum raw is the stuff of nightmares
oh and maybe think about making snarf a
mute number five Teen Titans
[Music]
with studio output being quite superhero
centric in the early 21st century a lot
of unlikely properties are being dusted
off and given a spot in the limelight
while DC is focused on the collection of
characters in and related to the Justice
League this animated show about a group
of sidekicks and lesser known characters
in that universe has proven to be a
powerhouse this isn’t over
teenage plates an incredible set of
villains a well-developed romance and
numerous opportunities for Batman cameos
this could be the franchise that finally
gives the DC Universe a foothold at the
box office that is as long as they get
Robin Wright going to win number 4
Captain Planet and the Planeteers it may
be cheesy yes but at least it’s
environmentally friendly cheese right
say hello to the ecosystem defenders
here to save the world from evil and
pollution while its moral message was
very blatant and ham-fisted
a live-action version could offer some
depth to each of the Planeteers and find
a more subtle way of getting its meaning
across especially when tackling heavier
subjects like AIDS and gang violence I
do not understand why it is such hatred
just because the games live in different
housing projects the Planeteers even
encounter Hitler and a Yeti albeit
separately among their adventures
there’s definitely a lot of silliness to
sift through but in the right hands
it could be a fun flick that could raise
awareness about real world issues if you
stop the violence stop the gang you stop
the killing stop the crime declare a
truce
number 3 gravity falls Oh Norman you can
tell me anything
there is so much paranormals a meanness
in this series that have a film war ever
commissioned the studio would be
hard-pressed to choose a single
narrative you have gnomes that puke
rainbows a time-traveling tape measure
and the hilarious world ending bill
cipher what made the show so compelling
and what would thus be the most
essential ingredient of any possible
future movie our spot-on portrayal of
its three main protagonists the dynamic
relationship between twins dipper and
Mabel is a must
while their ever grouchy grunkle Stan
will have to be both a badass as well as
an obnoxious pensioner considering JK
Simmons lent his voice to the show the
movie should ideally let him run amuck
as the owner of the mystery shack or
perhaps another interesting character
there she is maple the cheapest fare
money can rent number two
Kim Possible if Disney has time between
Marvel films and Star Wars movies in the
next 30 years maybe the company could be
convinced to bring the exploits of a
feisty cheerleader who moonlights as a
crime fighter to the big screen
having to deal with the prospects of
womanhood which is often shown to be
scarier than dealing with supervillains
Kim’s the kind of girl that can take out
a roomful of killers with ease while
also fretting about her social outcast
of a sidekick Ron stoppable as long as
they nail their chemistry which wouldn’t
work without Kim’s wit and Ron’s dorky
charm then filmmakers will have the
makings of a standout heroine we also
hope they try and fit in that catchy
theme song before we unveil our number
one pick here are some honorable
mentions
[Music]
I know teachers come on you guys if
you’re gonna be superhero sidekicks
you’re gonna have to be a little more
focused you’re supposed to be helping me
study for the test tomorrow and you’re
supposed to be helping me catch these
goats so I have to study here in my
stomach that you shall gain a newfound
respect for the noble denizens of deep
earth for I Dexter have used my superior
intellect to assemble the world’s
largest most amazing
number-one Samurai Jack no one attacks
aku’s minions destroy him while the
show’s unique art style and narrative
are best expressed through its animation
the tale of the wandering Samurai and
his quest to return to the past is a
story just begging for a live-action
adaptation I was a young Emperor at the
time and was helpless against his powers
the dystopian future the various alien
races Jack’s training and teachings not
to mention the ever-present threat of
the demon aku there is so much to love
about the series that the potential
screenplay writers and filmmakers would
be spoiled with choices on what to
include in a film
[Applause]
as long as the characters remain
authentic the fighting is both beautiful
and visceral and they do the Scotsmen
justice Samurai Jack has the potential
to become a cinematic hero’s journey
like no other
do you agree with our picks check out
these other great clips from watch mojo
and subscribe for new videos every day
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top ten
cartoons that deserve their own
live-action movie before we begin we
publish new videos every day
so be sure to subscribe for more great
content for this list we’ve chosen
animated television shows whose plots
and characters are either of a high
enough quality or have a unique enough
premise to warrant a live-action movie
adaptation but they don’t have one yet
we’re only looking at Western animation
this time around so anime will be for
another list and another day definitely
getting a clearer picture and it’s bad
bad doesn’t begin to describe it number
10 the Magic School Bus this show proved
that cartoons with an educational agenda
didn’t have to be boring or pander to
their audience the premise involves a
group of students and their unorthodox
but awesome teacher miss Frizzle aka the
frizz as they explore the various
wonders of life science nature history
and more all via a school bus with oddly
appropriate shape-shifting qualities
with so many issues facing new
generations of children a colorful
light-hearted but well-meaning flick
about human beings or what’s beyond the
stars would be quite refreshing since
the show was littered with celebrity
cameos it’s only fair to throw in a few
of our own suggestions for the potential
live-action adaptation Amy Poehler is
the Friz anyone have created a mob of
little Leslie Knope monsters I’m so
proud
number 9 Johnny Bravo well the
muscle-bound oath who was always trying
to score with the ladies never failed to
bring the laughs on the small screen
during his heyday a live-action
adaptation would prove to be much more
of a challenge
um how about if I had pay for dinner
play it too safe and it’s a boring flick
push it too far and Johnny comes across
as vile and lecherous and that’s the
last thing anyone wants as long as mr.
Bravo has a huge heart gets into all
kinds of mischief and may or may not
find that special someone he’ll have the
makings of a stellar comedy assuming he
can pull off that hair why not put
Dwayne Johnson in the lead more roll the
dice completely on Nicolas Cage okay
let’s run number eight gargoyles
[Music]
since it seems like half the cast of the
Star Trek franchise lent their voices to
this 90s animated heavyweight there’s no
reason a transition to the big screen
can’t be done easily you just have
better than this
these cliffs were our home ages before
they built their stone fortress
following the adventures of a group of
living gargoyles that awakened from
their stony slumbers when the Sun sets
the animated series features a lot of
good source material for a dark fantasy
adventure in modern New York time to
take the gloves off just make sure you
focus on practical effects over CGI
which would give dignity and depth to
each of the winget warriors and for the
love of everything make sure that Keith
David returns to voice Goliath then find
a role for David Tennant keep Michael
Bay far far away from the director’s
chair and you’ll be golden very
impressed I’m warning you guys have it
your way
number seven the Powerpuff Girls sugar
spice and everything nice stick to these
very basic guidelines and you have three
of Animation’s most revered super
heroines with young girls nowadays
having very little in terms of superhero
like role models aside from Black Widow
or Wonder Woman these three have served
as the pinnacle of what it means to be
good while also overcoming tasks that a
lot of children face all the while
kicking the crap out of giant monsters
on the small screen
a big-screen live-action adaptation
would have to capture their innocence
balance it out with fighting crime and
not go down the dreaded studio route of
making them teenagers or 40 year olds
playing teenagers because that would be
a disaster number six Thundercats
this 80s classic was the definition of
gloriously cheesy TV fair as it featured
humanoid alien jungle cats battling an
ancient mummified demon priest their
leader is a sword wielding lion light
creature with flowing red hair dressed
in tight blue you just can’t beat that
a more recent TV adaptation show that
despite the ludicrous premise it could
still be grounded with great characters
and awesome fight scenes a live-action
version would have to breathe life into
the world of third earth established
lion-o as an undeniable badass and make
sure mum raw is the stuff of nightmares
oh and maybe think about making snarf a
mute number five Teen Titans
[Music]
with studio output being quite superhero
centric in the early 21st century a lot
of unlikely properties are being dusted
off and given a spot in the limelight
while DC is focused on the collection of
characters in and related to the Justice
League this animated show about a group
of sidekicks and lesser known characters
in that universe has proven to be a
powerhouse this isn’t over
teenage plates an incredible set of
villains a well-developed romance and
numerous opportunities for Batman cameos
this could be the franchise that finally
gives the DC Universe a foothold at the
box office that is as long as they get
Robin Wright going to win number 4
Captain Planet and the Planeteers it may
be cheesy yes but at least it’s
environmentally friendly cheese right
say hello to the ecosystem defenders
here to save the world from evil and
pollution while its moral message was
very blatant and ham-fisted
a live-action version could offer some
depth to each of the Planeteers and find
a more subtle way of getting its meaning
across especially when tackling heavier
subjects like AIDS and gang violence I
do not understand why it is such hatred
just because the games live in different
housing projects the Planeteers even
encounter Hitler and a Yeti albeit
separately among their adventures
there’s definitely a lot of silliness to
sift through but in the right hands
it could be a fun flick that could raise
awareness about real world issues if you
stop the violence stop the gang you stop
the killing stop the crime declare a
truce
number 3 gravity falls Oh Norman you can
tell me anything
there is so much paranormals a meanness
in this series that have a film war ever
commissioned the studio would be
hard-pressed to choose a single
narrative you have gnomes that puke
rainbows a time-traveling tape measure
and the hilarious world ending bill
cipher what made the show so compelling
and what would thus be the most
essential ingredient of any possible
future movie our spot-on portrayal of
its three main protagonists the dynamic
relationship between twins dipper and
Mabel is a must
while their ever grouchy grunkle Stan
will have to be both a badass as well as
an obnoxious pensioner considering JK
Simmons lent his voice to the show the
movie should ideally let him run amuck
as the owner of the mystery shack or
perhaps another interesting character
there she is maple the cheapest fare
money can rent number two
Kim Possible if Disney has time between
Marvel films and Star Wars movies in the
next 30 years maybe the company could be
convinced to bring the exploits of a
feisty cheerleader who moonlights as a
crime fighter to the big screen
having to deal with the prospects of
womanhood which is often shown to be
scarier than dealing with supervillains
Kim’s the kind of girl that can take out
a roomful of killers with ease while
also fretting about her social outcast
of a sidekick Ron stoppable as long as
they nail their chemistry which wouldn’t
work without Kim’s wit and Ron’s dorky
charm then filmmakers will have the
makings of a standout heroine we also
hope they try and fit in that catchy
theme song before we unveil our number
one pick here are some honorable
mentions
[Music]
I know teachers come on you guys if
you’re gonna be superhero sidekicks
you’re gonna have to be a little more
focused you’re supposed to be helping me
study for the test tomorrow and you’re
supposed to be helping me catch these
goats so I have to study here in my
stomach that you shall gain a newfound
respect for the noble denizens of deep
earth for I Dexter have used my superior
intellect to assemble the world’s
largest most amazing
number-one Samurai Jack no one attacks
aku’s minions destroy him while the
show’s unique art style and narrative
are best expressed through its animation
the tale of the wandering Samurai and
his quest to return to the past is a
story just begging for a live-action
adaptation I was a young Emperor at the
time and was helpless against his powers
the dystopian future the various alien
races Jack’s training and teachings not
to mention the ever-present threat of
the demon aku there is so much to love
about the series that the potential
screenplay writers and filmmakers would
be spoiled with choices on what to
include in a film
[Applause]
as long as the characters remain
authentic the fighting is both beautiful
and visceral and they do the Scotsmen
justice Samurai Jack has the potential
to become a cinematic hero’s journey
like no other
do you agree with our picks check out
these other great clips from watch mojo
and subscribe for new videos every day
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