About Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!

Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! is an American animated television series from Warner Bros. Animation, the twelfth incarnation of Hanna-Barbera's Scooby-Doo. Released in 2015, it follows the popular Scooby-Doo format with the main characters venturing into a mystery each episode. The series employs a humorously unique artistic style and a more light-hearted, comedic take on the franchise than its previous incarnations.

Making / Production

The show was designed to be more comedic than the previous Scooby-Doo series, with a bigger emphasis on slapstick and light-hearted humor. Jon Colton Barry, one of the lead writers on the show, has stated that the tone of the show was inspired by the humor and atmosphere of the original Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! series.

Actors

• Frank Welker as Scooby-Doo & Fred Jones: A veteran in the franchise who provides voice work for both characters. His portrayal maintains the classic charm of Fred while adding a unique comedic spin to Scooby's iconic voice.
• Matthew Lillard as Shaggy Rogers: Known for his portrayal of Shaggy in the live-action films, Lillard brings his exuberant and distinctive voice role to the animated series.
• Grey Griffin as Daphne Blake: Lends her voice versatility to Daphne, providing a diverse range of emotions and vocal styles to the character throughout the series.
• Kate Micucci as Velma Dinkley: Adding a fun, quirky, and bright aspect to Velma's voice, showcasing the intelligence and wit of the character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is the first series in the franchise where Fred does not wear his iconic ascot.
• The designs of the characters were inspired by the works of prominent animator John Kricfalusi.
• Despite ending in 2018, but due to high demand from fans, the series returned on Boomerang in 2019.

Quotes

• "Scooby-Doo, where are you?" - Shaggy Rogers
• "Sounds like a mystery to me." - Fred Jones
• "Jeepers!" - Daphne Blake
• "Jinkies!" - Velma Dinkley

Music, Soundtrack

• The show's theme song, "Be Cool," is performed by Anarbor. It carries the classic Scooby-Doo melody with a fresh spin.
• The sound effects in the show are a mix of the traditional Hanna-Barbera sound effects and new ones.
• The incidental music provides a comedic tone, enhancing the humorous and light-hearted feel of the show.