Clip show
Clip shows are episodes of television programs comprised of, yes, clips from previous episodes cobbled together to fill twenty-odd minutes. The execution of these clip shows can be varied. In some instances, the clips are introduced via a framing device, usually featuring characters observing the clips for whatever reason. These framing devices are sometimes created through original animation and sometimes slapped together (which occassionally has awkward results) using redubbed animation from various episodes.
Why Clip Shows?
One reason for clip shows is to recap past events without the need of reshowing every single previous episode. One show can cover a story arc that can stretch out through several episodes (if not an entire season or series).
Another attribute is that they typically feature characters from the series observing their own past adventures and providing commentary and insight on the events (this can range from amusing and profound to dull).
Finally, it saves money. Using pre-existing footage to create a new episode tends to be cheaper than creating new ones.
Cultural Differences
Clips shows are immensely popular in Japan. Over half a dozen can be created for a single season, while others are released direct to video and even theatrically. America has its share of them, sometimes created as DVD pack-ins released with selected toys and sometimes creating brand new ones in favor of ones created for Japanese-produced Transformers animation.
See also
External link
- Clip show on Wikipedia
