As much as I enjoyed watching this, I do have an issue with this special. I would really like to know why the animators didn't draw tights or pants for Velma? It's wintertime and it's cold and snowy, yet no one behind the scenes thought hey let's give Velma tights. That's just something that annoyed about this because they even drew pants for Daphne yet not for Velma.
Showing posts with label Velma Dinkley. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Velma Dinkley. Show all posts
Monday, December 18, 2023
Christmas Countdown Day #7: Mystery Inc. and the Evil Snowman
In the Scooby-Doo holiday special The Curse Of The Sinister Snowman, the Scooby Gang were trying to figure out why an evil snowman was trying to shut down a department store during Christmas time. This had an interesting mystery which also included Santa providing a bit of surprise assistance to Shaggy and Scooby.
As much as I enjoyed watching this, I do have an issue with this special. I would really like to know why the animators didn't draw tights or pants for Velma? It's wintertime and it's cold and snowy, yet no one behind the scenes thought hey let's give Velma tights. That's just something that annoyed about this because they even drew pants for Daphne yet not for Velma.
As much as I enjoyed watching this, I do have an issue with this special. I would really like to know why the animators didn't draw tights or pants for Velma? It's wintertime and it's cold and snowy, yet no one behind the scenes thought hey let's give Velma tights. That's just something that annoyed about this because they even drew pants for Daphne yet not for Velma.
Saturday, April 8, 2023
What Shows Are You Rewatching?
Happy Saturday!
I was wondering if there are any shows you've been rewatching? I've been rewatching A Pup Named Scooby-Doo. I bought the DVDs a few weeks ago and finally found time to start watching the first season and so far I've only rewatched the first five episodes. I forgot how much really loved this little series. A Pup Named Scooby-Doo originally aired from 1988-1991 for four seasons. It's a fun and adorable addition to the Scooby-Doo franchise that centered around the younger versions of the iconic mystery solving characters.
What I like about this series is the little changes to the characters yet they are still somewhat the same. For instance, gone is the usual practical Fred "Freddy" Jones because in this series, he's obsessed with weird alien conspiracies and thinking the neighborhood bully Red Herring is the person behind most if not all of their mysteries. But he still has the same interest in wanting to solve mysteries and having his friends split up while investigating.
As for Velma Dinkley, she's small, quiet, moves fast and rarely talks but is still very observant and intelligent. While Daphne Blake underwent the most changes, she's a skeptical snob who doesn't want to get her boots dirty. This version of Fred and Daphne feel like early concepts of The X-Files Fox Mulder (obsessed with conspiracies) and Dr. Dana Scully (skeptical). The only ones who didn't receive any changes were Norville "Shaggy" Rogers and Scooby-Doo who are pretty much the same characters throughout the Scooby-Doo franchise.
If I have some time today, I'm going to watch some more episodes. It has been a while since I've watched this show.
I was wondering if there are any shows you've been rewatching? I've been rewatching A Pup Named Scooby-Doo. I bought the DVDs a few weeks ago and finally found time to start watching the first season and so far I've only rewatched the first five episodes. I forgot how much really loved this little series. A Pup Named Scooby-Doo originally aired from 1988-1991 for four seasons. It's a fun and adorable addition to the Scooby-Doo franchise that centered around the younger versions of the iconic mystery solving characters.
What I like about this series is the little changes to the characters yet they are still somewhat the same. For instance, gone is the usual practical Fred "Freddy" Jones because in this series, he's obsessed with weird alien conspiracies and thinking the neighborhood bully Red Herring is the person behind most if not all of their mysteries. But he still has the same interest in wanting to solve mysteries and having his friends split up while investigating.
As for Velma Dinkley, she's small, quiet, moves fast and rarely talks but is still very observant and intelligent. While Daphne Blake underwent the most changes, she's a skeptical snob who doesn't want to get her boots dirty. This version of Fred and Daphne feel like early concepts of The X-Files Fox Mulder (obsessed with conspiracies) and Dr. Dana Scully (skeptical). The only ones who didn't receive any changes were Norville "Shaggy" Rogers and Scooby-Doo who are pretty much the same characters throughout the Scooby-Doo franchise.
If I have some time today, I'm going to watch some more episodes. It has been a while since I've watched this show.
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
On My List: Two Shows I Want to Watch: Velma and Wolf Pack
I'm on a supernatural kick but I don't feel like rewatching Supernatural (at least not right now), so I found two new shows that I'm interested in watching: Velma and Wolf Pack. Although both shows premiered back in January (the 12th for Velma and the 26th for Wolf Pack), I never got around to watching either one. At least there's a bright side to this, all the episodes for the first season of Velma have already aired, the season finale (10th episode) just aired last Thursday (Feb. 9th). Meanwhile Wolf Pack is still airing new episodes every Thursday.
Although, both shows have received mixed review (with a lot of them leaning toward the negative), I'm still interested in watching them. I know Velma is a different take on the world of Scooby-Doo with a focus on Velma Dinkley and it's made for adults. And Wolf Pack is about teen werewolves but with absolutely no connection to the Teen Wolf TV Series (despite both shows being created by Jeff Davis). However, it feels like a missed opportunity not to have linked the shows but I guess he wanted Wolf Pack to be a standalone series since it's based on the Wolf Pack book series by Edo Van Belkom (which I haven't read).
I'll start watching both shows either tomorrow or this weekend, most likely this weekend which would give me more time to watch more episodes.
Velma (HBO Max)
Description:
The origin of the sleuth and member of the Mystery Inc. gang, Velma.
Although, both shows have received mixed review (with a lot of them leaning toward the negative), I'm still interested in watching them. I know Velma is a different take on the world of Scooby-Doo with a focus on Velma Dinkley and it's made for adults. And Wolf Pack is about teen werewolves but with absolutely no connection to the Teen Wolf TV Series (despite both shows being created by Jeff Davis). However, it feels like a missed opportunity not to have linked the shows but I guess he wanted Wolf Pack to be a standalone series since it's based on the Wolf Pack book series by Edo Van Belkom (which I haven't read).
I'll start watching both shows either tomorrow or this weekend, most likely this weekend which would give me more time to watch more episodes.
Velma (HBO Max)
Description:
The origin of the sleuth and member of the Mystery Inc. gang, Velma.
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Entertainment News #16: Luther, Velma, Harley Quinn and Witches
- I'm excited to hear that Idris Elba will be reprising his popular character John Luther for the upcoming Netflix movie Luther: The Fallen Sun. The movie is scheduled to be released sometime in March 2023. According to reports, the movie is about a gruesome serial killer is terrorizing London while brilliant but disgraced detective John Luther sits behind bars. Haunted by his failure to capture the cyber psychopath who now taunts him, Luther decides to break out of prison to finish the job by any means necessary. Also, appearing in the film is Cynthia Erivo, Andy Serkis and Dermot Crowley. The movie is written by Neil Cross and directed by Jamie Payne.
(Luther: The Fallen Sun)
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
If you could invite five characters to your book club, who would it be?
Let's see, if I could invite five characters to my book club, who would it be?
I've answered this type of question so many times and I tend to go with some of my usual group of fictional bookworms. So this time, I decided to choose some different characters that I would invite to my book club. There are so many I wanted to choose (I'll have to write another post) but for this one I kept it to five. And here is my answer:
1. Princess Leia Organa (Star Wars): Out of the original trio, I feel like Princess Leia would enjoy a little down time discussing books. I do wonder what type of books she would recommend reading? Would it be a sci-fi romance, something on politics or perhaps something completely different.
I've answered this type of question so many times and I tend to go with some of my usual group of fictional bookworms. So this time, I decided to choose some different characters that I would invite to my book club. There are so many I wanted to choose (I'll have to write another post) but for this one I kept it to five. And here is my answer:
1. Princess Leia Organa (Star Wars): Out of the original trio, I feel like Princess Leia would enjoy a little down time discussing books. I do wonder what type of books she would recommend reading? Would it be a sci-fi romance, something on politics or perhaps something completely different.
Saturday, January 18, 2020
Fashion Meets Fandom: Velma Dinkley Inspired Outfit
Since I love mysteries and fashion, I thought it would be fun to create a Fashion Meets Fandom for my favorite mystery solving bookworm Velma Dinkley. From Scooby-Doo! Where Are You? to all the various movies and shows, Velma is usually shown wearing an orange turtleneck paired with a red pleated skirt.
Despite being the wisest and smartest member of Mystery inc., she does have a knack for losing her glasses. However, her iconic outfit has never lost it's appeal and it inspired me to create an look for her.
The outfit I put together still has that Velma's classic style but I updated it by pairing the orange turtleneck with red pants. To complete the look, you can pair it with black Mary Jane flats or heels.
Despite being the wisest and smartest member of Mystery inc., she does have a knack for losing her glasses. However, her iconic outfit has never lost it's appeal and it inspired me to create an look for her.
(Scooby-Doo! Return to Zombie Island movie)
The outfit I put together still has that Velma's classic style but I updated it by pairing the orange turtleneck with red pants. To complete the look, you can pair it with black Mary Jane flats or heels.
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Movie Review: Daphne & Velma
I know I mainly review books but I recently watched "Daphne & Velma" and wanted to post something about it.
No one solves mysteries better than Mystery Inc. and that continues in this Scooby-Doo prequel movie Daphne & Velma. In this movie, Daphne Blake (Sarah Jeffery) and Velma Dinkley (Sarah Gilman) go from online friends to real life friends after Daphne's family relocated to Ridge Valley. Daphne was happy for the move because not only was she was going to attend the high tech school Ridge Valley High but finally meet her online friend Velma (who also goes to RVH).
No one solves mysteries better than Mystery Inc. and that continues in this Scooby-Doo prequel movie Daphne & Velma. In this movie, Daphne Blake (Sarah Jeffery) and Velma Dinkley (Sarah Gilman) go from online friends to real life friends after Daphne's family relocated to Ridge Valley. Daphne was happy for the move because not only was she was going to attend the high tech school Ridge Valley High but finally meet her online friend Velma (who also goes to RVH).
Sunday, June 3, 2018
DVD Pick: Daphne & Velma
If it wasn't for a trip to the store, I would have never known there was a Daphne & Velma movie. This is a Direct to Video movie that was apparently released on May 22nd.
I'm really surprised that I didn't hear anything about this movie until now. As a huge Scooby-Doo fan, I try to keep up on any news in the Scooby-Doo fandom but somehow I missed this. After looking at the trailer, I think the movie looks like it will be fun and interesting to watch as Daphne and Velma try to solve a mystery before they meet the other future members of Mystery Incorporated.
Starring: Sarah Jeffery, Sarah Gilman, Vanessa Marano, Courtney Dietz, Stephen Ruffin and more
Director: Suzi Yoonessi
Description:
Futuristic robots, crazy gadgets and the brightest students of tomorrow are common sights at Ridge Valley High. It's home to their newest student, the smart and capable Daphne Blake, and her online bestie, the tech-savvy hipster Velma Dinkley. But not everything is as innocent as it seems on campus, as mysterious disappearances begin to plague the top-ranked students. Once cheery and full of life, kids are coming back as lifeless shells of who they once were. Can these two teens get along in real life, encourage each other to break down their inner weaknesses and save the town from an eerie downfall? Get ready for a mystery-filled origin story set in modern-day teenage heaven to find out.
I'm really surprised that I didn't hear anything about this movie until now. As a huge Scooby-Doo fan, I try to keep up on any news in the Scooby-Doo fandom but somehow I missed this. After looking at the trailer, I think the movie looks like it will be fun and interesting to watch as Daphne and Velma try to solve a mystery before they meet the other future members of Mystery Incorporated.
Starring: Sarah Jeffery, Sarah Gilman, Vanessa Marano, Courtney Dietz, Stephen Ruffin and more
Director: Suzi Yoonessi
Description:
Futuristic robots, crazy gadgets and the brightest students of tomorrow are common sights at Ridge Valley High. It's home to their newest student, the smart and capable Daphne Blake, and her online bestie, the tech-savvy hipster Velma Dinkley. But not everything is as innocent as it seems on campus, as mysterious disappearances begin to plague the top-ranked students. Once cheery and full of life, kids are coming back as lifeless shells of who they once were. Can these two teens get along in real life, encourage each other to break down their inner weaknesses and save the town from an eerie downfall? Get ready for a mystery-filled origin story set in modern-day teenage heaven to find out.
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Saturday, October 29, 2016
Toy Corner: Funko Scooby-Doo! Figures
I was doing a quick search on Hot Topic and look at what I found, the Funko Scooby-Doo! gang. Are they not the cutest? As a huge Scooby-Doo fan I knew I had to post them. Being a Geek on a Budget, why do I keep finding these things when I know I'm trying to save money?
Funko Pop! Scooby-Doo! $9.37 (sale, regular price $12.50) Hot Topic (hottopic.com)
Monday, October 21, 2013
Art of the Day (Fashion Meets Comics): Scooby-Doo
Artwork: Hipster Scooby-Doo by wiccim
Cool outfits! I could see each of them wearing theses clothes with maybe just a few minor changes to Freddy's outfit. I would put him in longer pants. But overall they look great.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Fashion Meets Comics: Velma Dinkley
Velma Dinkley may not be seen as fashionable to some as her good friend Daphne Blake. However, I think Velma is an underrated fashion icon. Who hasn't worn a turtle neck (top or sweater) with a pleated mini? I know I have. Not to mention that orange and red are really cheerful colors and wearing them would probably brighten up anyone's day.
Below is a rather cute outfit that I think Velma would really like:
Top: Sleeveless Roll Neck $55.00 Topshop USA us.topshop.com
Pants: Britt Low-Rise Skinny Jeans $39.90 delias delias.com
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