I’m excited to introduce you to Dylan, our fan spotlight for today! Dylan is a very active member on the ScoobyAddicts forum, and was the first person to discover a webpage which now houses many of the Scooby-Doo underscores. A big thanks to Dylan for being today’s fan spotlight! Here are his answers:
1. What is your name? I'm Dylan. Often known as Dyland, TheDylandProductions, or some variation online. 2. How did you get into Scooby-Doo? My introduction to Scooby-Doo was in the late Turner days; before the laugh tracks were reinstated for broadcast. My first episode was "The Backstage Rage," which, needless to say, utterly terrified this tyke. In fact, I remember being so scared, I had to turn away/turn off the television several times. But, even then in my first encounter, something brought me back. I don't know if it was the music, the humor, the gang, or Scooby himself... but I just had to keep tuning in; and find out if the gang made it out alright. My second episode was "Phantom of the Country Music Hall," which I was able to sit through completely (although still scared from time to time). I watched the "Caped Crusader Caper" through to the end, and I've been hooked ever since! 3. What is your favorite Scooby-Doo episode and film? Why? There are so many! Off the top of my head, I can never turn away; "Scooby-Doo and a Mummy, Too," "Go Away Ghost Ship," the two Batman & Robin crossovers, or "Wrestle Maniacs" (the Pup episode), although there's probably more. As for film, I have to give it to Boo Brothers. It's my favorite Scrappy appearance, I dig the Ghostbusters-esque music, and I like the visuals & story. 4. What ways are you involved in the Scooby fandom online? I'm a member of the ScoobyAddicts board. I was also first to discover Cybernight Computer's webpage. So glad to have contributed to the sharing of the discovery of the Scooby-Doo underscore! Some re-uploads have hundreds of thousands of views! 5. In your opinion, what is the best series or era of Scooby? Perhaps an unpopular opinion, but I think the best era was the 90's and early 2000's. Everything (up 'til that time) was in re-run, the series was being released for the first time on home media (VHS and DVD), the Scooby Snack Tracks album, there was a plethora of Scooby-Doo video games, and the yearly DTV's were just starting up! The only downsides were Casey Kasem's departure and the passing of Don Messick; both of which were very unfortunate. But Messick's voice still lives on, and Kasem returned for What's New and 9! DTVs. 6. What one Scooby-Doo series or film would you want a sequel to someday? I was a big fan of Laff-A-Lympics, and I think I'd want a sequel to that. Since connected universes are so popular right now, it would probably be an easy sell. And there are plenty of vintage Scooby & Hanna Barbera characters we haven't seen in decades. Why not dust them off and give them the spotlight again? Maybe emphasize the competitive element over comedy this time around. 7. What direction would you like to see the franchise go in the future? I think just about all Scooby fans would agree; we just want stability. Canceled series & films are no fun. And, for me anyway, the constant artstyle changes (I count 4 since 2010!) haven't stuck beyond a series or film or two. I say more emphasis needs to be put on keeping the characters in their familiar style (with perhaps only a costume change a la What's New), keeping a single voice cast across all endeavors, and focusing on the DTVs and a running series; hopefully more than 3 seasons this time! 8. Who is your favorite member of the gang and why? That's a tough one. I'm a big Scrappy fan, but he's not really a "core" member of the gang. So, I'll go with Velma. Her wit and clue solving are far too valuable, and I like that, unlike Daphne, she's kept to largely one fashion style for 50+ years. :P 9. What is your favorite villain? Why? I don't know about favorite, but I think the most ingenious villain was Captain Cutler. *Spoiler* All he had to do was fake his own death! Then he could prance about just about anywhere. The diving suit and glowing paint did the rest! *Spoiler* 10. In your opinion, who is the best recurring (non-gang) character in the franchise? As mentioned, I think Scrappy's too closely associated with the gang to count. So I'd pick the Harlem Globetrotters. I have no idea why an entire basketball team runs in fear away from one ghost, but it sure is funny. And with all their tricks and footwork, I like how they contribute to the traps in the end. Maybe I'm a bit biased, because I got to see them several times in real life! How cool is that; meeting some Saturday morning favorites in the flesh! 11. Do you have a Scooby-Doo collection? If so, what’s in it? They say a picture's worth a thousand words. *see included picture* There's even more, but that's the bulk of it. :D 12. What do you think has made the franchise so popular that it’s still going strong after 50 years? I think part of the magic is that nobody really can put their finger on it! Like the little engine that could, Scooby-Doo has endured across multiple generations and survived cancelations, reboots, and just about everything thrown at him. I'm so glad the franchise is still around today. Whether facing real or fake monsters, I think Scooby works because of the gang's personalities and determination to face their fears; despite how spooky things get sometimes. It's a great moral lesson without being preachy. Partially because we learn along with the gang! 13. What is one fun fact about you in real life? I've been a forum moderator, voice actor, writer, editor, and musician for over 10 years. A lot of my stuff can be found at my Youtube channel: youtube.com/thedylandproductions or streamed for free at mustachemaniacsfilmco.com/music-1 (under my name). 14. Please feel free to share anything else you’d like to here! I've always wanted to do a Scooby-Doo fanfilm (either stop-motion or traditionally animated). Hopefully I'll get around to it someday.
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Matt
9/8/2022 03:15:43 pm
It isn’t one of my all time favorites, but Wrestle Maniacs is one of my favorite of A Pup and I feel like it almost gets overshadowed by the What’s New episode of the same title, despite the A Pup episode being the better episode in my opinion. So I am glad to see that one get some recognition
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9/8/2022 04:51:30 pm
Tbh, I think I like the WNSD one just a little bit better, but I agree the Pup one is definitely underrated. It deserves at least as much recognition as the What's New episode.
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Becker
9/8/2022 06:17:00 pm
I prefer the WNSD one, but the APNSD one is very good too.
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