EXCLUSIVE: An animated series based on Robert C. O’Brien’s Rats of NIMH book series is in the works at Fox as the broadcast network further bolsters its animation drive.
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Mónica Marie Zorrilla Following the departure of Joe and Anthony Russo from the “Magic: The Gathering” project, Netflix has tapped Jeff Kline (“Transformers: Prime”) to executive produce and lead a new creative team for the CG-animated adaptation of the collectible fantasy trading card game.The show was first announced in June 2019.
The Russos — known for their work on the Marvel Cinematic Universe entries “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” “Captain America: Civil War,” “Avengers: Infinity
.EXCLUSIVE: An animated series based on Robert C. O’Brien’s Rats of NIMH book series is in the works at Fox as the broadcast network further bolsters its animation drive.
Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso), Richard Ayoade (I.T. Crowd), Matt Berry (What We Do In The Shadows), Pam Murphy (Mapleworth Murders), and Duncan Trussell (The Midnight Gospel) have joined the voice cast of Fox’s 2022 animated series from Dan Harmon, Krapopolis.
Joe Otterson TV ReporterDan Harmon’s upcoming animated comedy “Krapopolis” at Fox has cast Hannah Waddingham, Richard Ayoade, Matt Berry, Pam Murphy and Duncan Trussell in the lead roles.The series, which was picked up to series in February, centers on a flawed family of humans, gods and monsters that tries to run one of the world’s first cities without killing each other.In the series, Ayoade voices Tyrannis, the mortal son of a goddess.
mantitaur (half centaur [horse + human], half manticore [lion + human + scorpion]). He is oversexed and underemployed, claims to be an artist and has literally never paid for anything, in any sense of that word, for his entire life. Murphy voices Stupendous, Tyrannis’ half-sister, daughter of Deliria and a cyclops. Trussell plays Hippocampus, Tyrannis’ half-brother, offspring of Shlub and a mermaid, and, obviously, a hot mess, biologically speaking.”“Krapopolis” is the first series under
Scarlett Johansson‘s lawsuit over Black Widow might prevent the Russo brothers from directing a Marvel film.According to a new report in The Wall Street Journal, Joe and Anthony Russo, who directed several Marvel films including Infinity War and Endgame, have “hit an impasse” with the studio.Johansson filed a lawsuit against Disney for reportedly breaking her contract on Black Widow by releasing the film simultaneously on Disney+ and in cinemas.The star’s agent claimed that she would have
Black Widow may no longer be part of the MCU, but the actor's lawsuit against Disney may have ramifications for Marvel Studio's future. According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, the Russo brothers – who previously directed Johansson in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame – have been put off returning for another Marvel movie.
Plenty of fans and industry folks brushed off Scarlett Johansson‘s lawsuit concerning “Black Widow” pivoting from theatrical release to a hybrid model as something that could be resolved privately. But with Johansson’s legal team publicly coming out against arbitration and the lawsuit seemingly moving forward, the first bit of fallout at Marvel Studios has arrived, and it involves the Russo Brothers.
To introduce the world of Star Trek to a new generation of Trekkies, Star Trek: Prodigy enlisted the help of 24th century Starfleet officer Kathryn Janeway and original actress Kate Mulgrew.
Jimmi Simpson and John Noble will join the cast of Paramount+’s Star Trek: Prodigy, an animated series from Kevin and Dan Hageman and Produced by Nickelodeon Animation studio and CBS Studios. They join previously announced cast members Kate Mulgrew, Brett Gray, Ella purnell and Angus Imrie.
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EXCLUSIVE: Zoë Kravitz is set to star in and executive produce Phatty Patty, an animated series from writer India Sage Wilson (CW’s Dynasty). Will Smith and Jada Smith’s Westbrook Studios will produce the project which will be shopped to networks and streaming platforms in the coming weeks.
AMC is behind a series adaptation of the Anne Rice novel “Interview With The Vampire” that had been previously turned into a feature film from 1994 that starred Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, a young Kirsten Dunst, Christian Slater, and Antonio Banderas. Now, Variety reports that British actor Jacob Anderson has secured the leading role of Louis in the show.
into a meme generator, satirizing Prince George, it should come as no surprise it was a big hit on the internet — and eventually would serve as inspiration for, an animated series on HBO Max parodying the entire royal family. “It wasn’t something I ever expected to do,” Janetti tells ET.
Teenage Euthanasia has arrived – watch it below.Due to premiere on September 19, the series, which is set in Florida and focuses on all things death, family and accidental resurrection, stars comedian Maria Bamford and I Think You Should Leave co-creator and star Tim Robinson.A synopsis for the show reads: “Set in near-future inland Florida, Teenage Euthanasia centres around the owners of Tender Endings funeral home, the Fantasy Family: Grandma Baba, her adult children Uncle Pete and Trophy, and
Netflix’s Magic: the Gathering animated series has found its Gideon Jura in Brandon Routh (The Rookie, Arrow, Superman Returns). The series hails from executive producer Jeff Kline (Transformers: Prime)
Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe animated “Magic: The Gathering” series at Netflix has cast Brandon Routh in the lead role.The announcement was made during Wizards of the Coast’s Magic Showcase 2021 stream. Plot details on the series are still being kept under wraps, but it was confirmed that Routh will voice the character Gideon Jura.
Animated films and TV series are no stranger to having star-studded casts. But there are few that have as many big names as the cast for “Maya and the Three.” READ MORE: ‘Nightbooks’ Trailer: Krysten Ritter Is A Witch Who Lives Off Scary Stories As seen in the teaser for “Maya and the Three,” the animated series tells the story of a young warrior princess, Maya, who has to spend her fifteenth birthday fighting and defeating evil forces and saving her people.
Netflix is gearing up for the fall debut of Maya and the Three from creator Jorge R. Gutiérrez by revealing the animated series’ star-studded cast.
Joe and Anthony Russo have exited Netflix’s “Magic: The Gathering” series over creative differences regarding the animated adaptation, TheWrap has learned.
EXCLUSIVE: Magic: the Gathering, Netflix’s CG-animated series adaptation of the popular tabletop trading-card game, has put in place a new creative team led by executive producer Jeff Kline (Transformers: Prime).