OMG! NEW THUNDERCATS COMING TO CARTOON NETWORK!!!

Ok, ladies and gentlemen. I know I'm probably a little late, due to the fact that I rarely watch Cartoon Network unless it's old school stuff or Boondocks and Robot Chicken (on Adult Swim). Above is the first look at Lion-O from the new Thundercats series arriving on Cartoon Network.

Here is how Blastr.com  is reporting the situation:

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The kittens are all grown up

The idea is a more 21st-century-style look to the Thundercats. Check out the first image of Lion-O, dark and flexing his sword for the kill shot. It's still animated, but more of a gritty adaptation of anime than the basic colors of an '80s afternoon cartoon show.

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It will reveal the origins of Lion-O

The press release promises the new series will tell the origin story of Prince Lion-O's ascension to the throne, and his battles with the forces of evil for the Stones of Power. The release calls it "a sweeping tale combining swords and science boasting ferocious battles with the highest stakes."

READ MORE ABOUT IT HERE!