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NYCC: Beavis and Butt-Head's Triumphant Return - TV Feature at IGN
Mike Judge presented the first new Beavis and Butt-head episode in years. And it rules.
US, October 16, 2011
by R.L. Shaffer
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NY Comic Con 2011
"Not Sure!" That's what half the crowd at New York Comic-Con screamed out when a seemingly shy, aloof Luke Wilson took the stage to introduce his friend and colleague, Mike Judge. If you don't get the joke, then stop reading this article right now and go rent Idiocracy on DVD. It's a masterwork of satire, crafted by Judge and starring Wilson, and it's cult reputation is growing by the minute. So much so, Judge even admitted in the panel that Comedy Central is loosely kicking around the idea of doing a live-action series based on the film. And he suspects Fox will get around to a special edition DVD and Blu-ray sometime soon, though he admitted it took 8 years for Fox to do one for Office Space. Perhaps 2014 will be the year.
But enough about Idiocracy. Judge then took the podium and introduced the pilot episode of Beavis and Butt-Head, the much-anticipated re-launch of the cult '90s series (which premieres on October 27th). It was in presented in rough cut form, missing the opening sequence, but the 22-minute episode seemed mostly finished.
It would appear that Mike Judge's comedy senses have only sharpened over years. This pilot was easily one of the show's funniest, with the hilarious duo attempting to become werewolves so they can "pick up chicks," just like in Twilight. Naturally, it doesn't go as planned, and Beavis and Butt-Head end up getting bitten by a homeless man they mistake for a werewolf. There was an amusing second short as well that revolved around Butt-Head mocking Beavis for crying during a dumb made-for-TV drama.
- MTV
In traditional Beavis and Butt-Head style, the two shorts were spread over the 22 minutes, with random TV segments spliced into the narrative. Instead of just poking fun of music videos like the original series, this time B&B chop down MTV's own franchises, from Jersey Shore to 16 and Pregnant. While the shorts themselves are a hoot, the best moments come from these TV segments. Marrying Beavis and Butt-Head with Jersey Shore proves to be comedy gold. Kudos to MTV for allowing Judge to tear down their most popular shows. It adds a brilliant layer of irony to the entire concept of Beavis and Butt-Head.
What struck me as fascinating about the new B&B is just how much sharper and cleaner the comedy was this time around. The spirit of the classic show is retained, but there's a sense of comedic maturity that has transpired. Perhaps Judge just needed some time away from the series for him to discover exactly what works and didn't work about the old series. Regardless, his fans will not be disappointed with the results. Beavis and Butt-Head are back and better than ever.
The panel concluded with a quick Q&A hosted by Judge and Wilson. FYI, Wilson was only there for fun and has no connection with B&B...yet. Wilson started out with some generic, but informative, questions about Judge and how he got his start, then he opened up the discussion to the public. The questions ranged from strange (one fan asked about Luke Wilson's hair and was invited on stage to touch it) to informative (fans of Daria will be happy to know she'll be making an appearance in the future). Judge also acknowledged the disappointment over previous DVD sets missing the music video segments and assured fans that this wouldn't happen with the new show (all licensing is secured). Of course, the usual imitations from quirkier fans were thrown out like candy on Halloween, and Judge and Wilson took them with uncomfortable stride.
Honestly, though, it was hard not to get caught up in Beavis and Butt-Head-mania. With a pilot this solid, and the promise of some great TV (and perhaps another movie) down the pipe, it's safe to assume Mike Judge's cult fame will continue for decades to come.
NYCC: Beavis and Butt-Head's Triumphant Return - TV Feature at IGN
Mike Judge presented the first new Beavis and Butt-head episode in years. And it rules.
US, October 16, 2011
by R.L. Shaffer
LATEST IMAGES
EVENT COVERAGE
NY Comic Con 2011
"Not Sure!" That's what half the crowd at New York Comic-Con screamed out when a seemingly shy, aloof Luke Wilson took the stage to introduce his friend and colleague, Mike Judge. If you don't get the joke, then stop reading this article right now and go rent Idiocracy on DVD. It's a masterwork of satire, crafted by Judge and starring Wilson, and it's cult reputation is growing by the minute. So much so, Judge even admitted in the panel that Comedy Central is loosely kicking around the idea of doing a live-action series based on the film. And he suspects Fox will get around to a special edition DVD and Blu-ray sometime soon, though he admitted it took 8 years for Fox to do one for Office Space. Perhaps 2014 will be the year.
But enough about Idiocracy. Judge then took the podium and introduced the pilot episode of Beavis and Butt-Head, the much-anticipated re-launch of the cult '90s series (which premieres on October 27th). It was in presented in rough cut form, missing the opening sequence, but the 22-minute episode seemed mostly finished.
It would appear that Mike Judge's comedy senses have only sharpened over years. This pilot was easily one of the show's funniest, with the hilarious duo attempting to become werewolves so they can "pick up chicks," just like in Twilight. Naturally, it doesn't go as planned, and Beavis and Butt-Head end up getting bitten by a homeless man they mistake for a werewolf. There was an amusing second short as well that revolved around Butt-Head mocking Beavis for crying during a dumb made-for-TV drama.
- MTV
In traditional Beavis and Butt-Head style, the two shorts were spread over the 22 minutes, with random TV segments spliced into the narrative. Instead of just poking fun of music videos like the original series, this time B&B chop down MTV's own franchises, from Jersey Shore to 16 and Pregnant. While the shorts themselves are a hoot, the best moments come from these TV segments. Marrying Beavis and Butt-Head with Jersey Shore proves to be comedy gold. Kudos to MTV for allowing Judge to tear down their most popular shows. It adds a brilliant layer of irony to the entire concept of Beavis and Butt-Head.
What struck me as fascinating about the new B&B is just how much sharper and cleaner the comedy was this time around. The spirit of the classic show is retained, but there's a sense of comedic maturity that has transpired. Perhaps Judge just needed some time away from the series for him to discover exactly what works and didn't work about the old series. Regardless, his fans will not be disappointed with the results. Beavis and Butt-Head are back and better than ever.
The panel concluded with a quick Q&A hosted by Judge and Wilson. FYI, Wilson was only there for fun and has no connection with B&B...yet. Wilson started out with some generic, but informative, questions about Judge and how he got his start, then he opened up the discussion to the public. The questions ranged from strange (one fan asked about Luke Wilson's hair and was invited on stage to touch it) to informative (fans of Daria will be happy to know she'll be making an appearance in the future). Judge also acknowledged the disappointment over previous DVD sets missing the music video segments and assured fans that this wouldn't happen with the new show (all licensing is secured). Of course, the usual imitations from quirkier fans were thrown out like candy on Halloween, and Judge and Wilson took them with uncomfortable stride.
Honestly, though, it was hard not to get caught up in Beavis and Butt-Head-mania. With a pilot this solid, and the promise of some great TV (and perhaps another movie) down the pipe, it's safe to assume Mike Judge's cult fame will continue for decades to come.