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The fifth season was announced for the 2016-2017 television season.<ref name="Chavez" /> Work-in-progress excerpts were shared at the 2016 [[Annecy International Animated Film Festival]].<ref name="Amidi" /> On October 11, 2016, [[Chris Reccardi]] posted on his official Facebook page that the new season would premiere in March 2017;<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/creccardi/photos/a.134499122604.108520.56045937604/10154475693832605/?type=3 Chris Reccardi – Facebook (October 11, 2016)] {{dead link|date=October 2016}}</ref> the next day Toonami's showrunner Jason DeMarco has said there was no definite premiere date set.<ref>[https://twitter.com/clarknova1/status/786366360230227968 Jason DeMarco – Twitter (October 12, 2016)]</ref> Reccardi later deleted his post.
The fifth season was announced for the 2016-2017 television season.<ref name="Chavez" /> Work-in-progress excerpts were shared at the 2016 [[Annecy International Animated Film Festival]].<ref name="Amidi" /> On October 11, 2016, [[Chris Reccardi]] posted on his official Facebook page that the new season would premiere in March 2017;<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/creccardi/photos/a.134499122604.108520.56045937604/10154475693832605/?type=3 Chris Reccardi – Facebook (October 11, 2016)] {{dead link|date=October 2016}}</ref> the next day Toonami's showrunner Jason DeMarco has said there was no definite premiere date set.<ref>[https://twitter.com/clarknova1/status/786366360230227968 Jason DeMarco – Twitter (October 12, 2016)]</ref> Reccardi later deleted his post.
But it was later revealed that the series will indeed air on March 11th


==Cast and characters==
==Cast and characters==

Revision as of 10:56, 23 January 2017

Samurai Jack
Season 5
File:Samurai Jack season five poster.jpg
Starring
No. of episodes10[2]: 32:38 
Release
Original networkAdult Swim
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The fifth season of Samurai Jack is the upcoming final season for the animated series. It will premiere on the Toonami programming block on Adult Swim on March 11, 2017.[3] The announcement of the season came in December 2015, eleven years since the series was originally concluded on Cartoon Network. Genndy Tartakovsky, the series' creator, returns as executive producer for this season.

Background

Created by Genndy Tartakovsky, Samurai Jack originally aired on Cartoon Network from 2001 to 2004, comprising four seasons. The series follows a young samurai (voiced by Phil LaMarr) who is cast into the future by the evil shape-shifting demon Aku (Mako Iwamatsu) mere moments before defeating the demon. He adopts the name Jack and continues his fight in the dystopian future ruled by Aku. Jack seeks to find a portal back to his time but is constantly thwarted by the demon's forces. The series was left open-ended since 2004.[4] Tartakovsky previously expressed interest in a film adaptation of the series to provide a genuine conclusion, but the project never materialized.[5]

Development

"Technology is different, we're using computers now,
instead of hamsters like the old days."

Craig Kellman, character designer, Behind the Scenes featurette[1]

Starting in 2014, reruns of Samurai Jack were aired on Toonami, an action-oriented programming block on Adult Swim.[6] The network released a short teaser in December 2015 after it green-lit the return of the series with Genndy Tartakovsky as executive producer and Cartoon Network Studios as the season's production company.[7] Artwork used in the teaser derived from the cover of an issue from IDW Publishing's comic book adaptation of the series.[8] The new season received further mention ahead of the network's 2016 upfront press release.[9]

The fifth season was announced for the 2016-2017 television season.[10] Work-in-progress excerpts were shared at the 2016 Annecy International Animated Film Festival.[11] On October 11, 2016, Chris Reccardi posted on his official Facebook page that the new season would premiere in March 2017;[12] the next day Toonami's showrunner Jason DeMarco has said there was no definite premiere date set.[13] Reccardi later deleted his post. But it was later revealed that the series will indeed air on March 11th

Cast and characters

Phil LaMarr declined to confirm at AwesomeCon 2016 whether he would return as the voice of the title character, but noted the significance of him not being allowed to confirm or deny his involvement.[citation needed] Later appearances confirmed LaMarr will reprise his role as Jack.[1] Jack is significantly different this season from prior appearances, both in terms of his character design and in terms of his personality: he has a beard and wears armor; he uses firearms and has becomre more like Aku in a way; he's dealt with many things and now he's lost, trying to find his way.[2]: 30:11 

Due to the passing of Mako Iwamatsu in 2006, who originally voiced the series' lead villain Aku, Tartakovsky at first considered using a completely different voice for the character. However, considering how Mako's voice was an important element of the character, Tartakovsky stated that he has hired "a guy who does a pretty good imitation; I'll be upfront about it—nobody can replace Mako."[1]

Tartakovsky, at a panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2016, confirmed that the Scotsman will return to the series.[2]

Story

The new season has more mature elements and forms a cohesive story. It follows Jack fifty years after the end of original series' story,[2]: 6:05  and it will conclude Jack's journey.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Adult Swim (July 1, 2016), Samurai Jack: Season 5 Behind the Scenes, YouTube, retrieved July 16, 2016
  2. ^ a b c d e Samurai Jack Panel SDCC 2016, Adult Swim, August 6, 2016
  3. ^ http://comicbook.com/anime/2017/01/23/new-samurai-jack-season-premiere-date-revealed/
  4. ^ Anderson, Kyle (2 December 2015). "Genndy Tartakovsky's Samurai Jack to Return in 2016". Nerdist. Nerdist Industries. Archived from the original on 12 December 2015. Retrieved 24 May 2016. {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Loughrey, Clarisse (3 December 2015). "Acclaimed Cartoon Samurai Jack to Return with New TV Series". The Independent. Archived from the original on 3 December 2015. Retrieved 24 May 2016. {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ Rife, Katie (2 December 2015). "Samurai Jack to Return Next Year on Adult Swim". The A. V. Club. Onion Inc. Archived from the original on 24 May 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2016. {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ Petski, Denise (2 December 2015). "Samurai Jack Heading Back to Adult Swim in 2016". Deadline. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 24 May 2016. {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ Dietsch, T. J. (3 December 2015). "Samurai Jack Is Coming Back". Geek. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on 3 December 2015. Retrieved 24 May 2016. {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ Milligan, Mercedes (13 May 2016). "Adult Swim Slates Multi-Platform Programming". Animation Magazine. Archived from the original on 14 May 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2016. {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ Chavez, Danette (12 May 2016). "Adult Swim Plots Robot Chicken: The Walking Dead Special, Return of Samurai Jack". The A. V. Club. Onion Inc. Archived from the original on 13 May 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2016. {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ Amidi, Amid (10 March 2016). "Annecy Announces Zombillenium and Samurai Jack Previews, plus John Kricfalusi Masterclass". Cartoon Brew. Archived from the original on 12 March 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2016. {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  12. ^ Chris Reccardi – Facebook (October 11, 2016) [dead link‍]
  13. ^ Jason DeMarco – Twitter (October 12, 2016)
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