Thundercats: Writer Michael Jelenic on Challenges of Updating the Show

Thundercats: Writer Michael Jelenic on Challenges of Updating the Show

In this near-exclusive audio interview, writer Michael Jelenic discusses the new version of Thundercats, and the challenges of updating the show for modern audiences.

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