‘Strange Planet’ Trailer: Dan Harmon’s Latest Animated Series Hits Apple TV+ In August

Few TV shows that premiered this summer have absurdist verve of “Praise Petey.” The new animated series on Freeform follows Petra “Petey” St. Barts, a wealthy NYC socialite who inherits a small town called New Utopia from her recently deceased father, realizes her Dad was a cult leader, and discovers all of New Utopia’s residents are brainwashed to follow her.

Sophia Scorziello editor Existence is absurd. At least, that’s what Nathan W. Pyle believes.

Just watching the trailer for Sebastián Silva’s “Rotting in the Sun” makes one thing abundantly clear—if you watch this film, you better be comfortable with male nudity. And if the sheer number of penises doesn’t scare you off, then you’re going to be delighted to find a really ridiculous and hilarious meta-comedy.

New Idea is told that the cast of the hit ABC animated series has their fingers (and paws) crossed that a film is on the way.

EXCLUSIVE: Pixel United, a gaming firm led by former Discovery, Miramax and Fox exec Mike Lang, is developing a second season of Raid: Call of the Arbiter, an animated series based on a well-established mobile game.

if we were beings that resemble blue light bulbs (with eyes and a mouth) and we spoke in a pared-down, generic everyday language (“mild poison” for alcohol, “group roll machine” for a shuttle bus, “jitter juice” for coffee).Welcome to the pink-and-blue-hued world of “Strange Planet,” a quirky parallel universe of sorts where, save for three-eyed birds and dogs, everything is relatable to what we consider normal, everyday problems and issues here on Earth — including interpersonal relationships and emotions.The animated Apple TV+ series, premiering Aug. 9, is based on Nathan W.

Despite its origins, created by the animation pioneer Matt Groening, Netflix’s “Disenchantment” hasn’t experienced the cultural impact of the creator’s better-known series, “The Simpsons” and “Futurama.” However, it’s been a well-liked and steady performer for Netflix over the past several years. Now, it appears “Disenchantment” is coming to an end.

Critics loathed the last movie iterations of the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” franchise from 2014 and 2016, respectively: a live-action revamp seven years after the previous 2007 animated film. Now after another seven years, Paramount reboots “TMNT” by going back to animation with “Teenage Mutant Ninja Nurtles: Mutant Mayhem,” in theaters next month.

EXCLUSIVE: Filming on the second season of Apple TV+ sci-fi thriller Silo has entered an indefinite hiatus amid the Hollywood strikes.

Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon could fill every seat at their San Diego Comic-Con panels with eager fans hungry for any tiny detail about the animated series with a cult-like following. While this year’s panel in the Hilton Bayfront’s Indigo Ballroom was once again packed, there was an air of uncertainty regarding the series’ future as the panelists were hesitant to give many (if any) details on what’s next for their space odyssey. In January of 2023, Adult Swim terminated their relationship with Roiland, who also voiced the titular characters, after he was charged with domestic violence. “Adult Swim has ended its association with Justin Roiland,” the network said in a statement. Hulu also dropped him from “Solar Opposites,” which he co-created, and “Koala Man.” The charges against Roiland were dismissed in March.

EXCLUSIVE: Ryan Reynolds and his company, Maximum Effort, have joined Nacelle’s Biker Mice from Mars animated series, a new iteration of the cult classic series. Nacelle plans to co-produce with Maximum Effort and Fubo. 

Lazarus, a new series from Cowboy Bebop creator Shinichirō Watanabe.Per a report from Variety, Lazarus has been picked up for released on Toonami, though a release date has yet to be announced. The upcoming animated series is currently in production with MAPPA (Attack On Titan, Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen) on animation duties.Also contributing to the series is John Wick series director Chad Stahelski, who Variety reports has “designed several action sequences for the series”.

Angelique Jackson Cowabunga! The original 1987 animated series “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” is coming to Nickelodeon. Ahead of the theatrical release of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,” Nickelodeon has acquired global rights to the storied Fred Wolf series, which follows the adventures of the heroes in a half-shell — Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo. Under the deal, all 193 episodes of the original “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” — which ran from 1987 to 1996 — are set to debut digitally on Nickelodeon-owned and operated channels (such as YouTube, Pluto TV and O&O linear channels) later this month in the U.S., followed by Nickelodeon-branded channels and digital platforms internationally.

Krapopolis has a new trailer — watch it above.

J. Kim Murphy Adult Swim has greenlit “Lazarus,” a new Toonami series from renowned anime director Shinichirō Watanabe, known for his work helming episodes of “Cowboy Bebop,” “Samurai Champloo” and “Kids on the Slope.” Produced by anime studio MAPPA, “Lazarus” also recruits the contributions of “John Wick” series director Chad Stahelski, who designed several action sequences for the series, along with the musical talents of saxophonist Kamasi Washington; producer, DJ and musician Floating Points; and producer, DJ and musician Bonobo. The trio will provide a jazz and electronic score for the project. Watanabe will pull the curtain back on the series at the Adult Swim Festival in San Diego on Saturday at 5:15 p.m., as part of the Comic-Con event Toonami on the Green.

Prime Video has dropped the Season 2 trailer of The Wheel of Time showcasing everyone preparing for the incoming last battle and Rand al’Thor struggling being The Dragon Reborn. Watch the preview in the video posted above.

Prescient and timely, given the conversations we’re having culturally about sexual identity, trans identity, and more, “Mutt” is a Sundance prize winner about a trans guy bustling through life in New York City.  “Mutt” premiered earlier this year at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, where star Lío Mehiel won the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Acting— the first trans actor in history to win the honor.

Selome Hailu MTV is launching a new dating series titled “The Love Experiment” that aims to bring the choices and excitement of dating apps to life. The series, which premieres on Aug. 15 at 10 p.m., follows three single best friends who enter a hall of eligible men who are all ready for committed relationships. Inside the “dating utopia,” the women are in control, but they quickly realize that having too many ideal choices is harder than it seems. The stars of Season 1 and are Marcia, age 30; Paige, age 27; and Tamara, age 30. They are all from Atlanta, Ga. Mari Waugh aka Spicy Mari will help guide the women through “The Love Experiment” as a relationship expert. As the CEO and founder of the Spicy Life, Waugh works to encourage singles and couples to communicate and connect more effectively by incorporating passion and adventure in their interpersonal relationships.

Before Fran Rubel Kuzui brought Joss Whedon‘s “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” to life for the first time in 1992, she made “Tokyo Pop.” And Kino Lorber has a new 4K restoration of the film ready for theaters in time for its 35th anniversary. READ MORE: The 100 Most Anticipated Films Of 2023 First screened at the 1988 Cannes Film Festival to critical acclaim, Kuzui’s feature debut sees an NYC girl emigrate to Tokyo on a whim to make it as a singer.

San Diego’s Comic Con is going to look a little different.Due to the actors and writer’s ongoing strikes — the first time the two unions have struck at the same time since 1960 — many big names won’t be headlining panels this year.Still, Comic Con marches on at the San Diego Convention Center from July 19-23.And while the stars aren’t going be out in full force per usual, many exciting screenings for shows like “Adventure Time,” “Riverdale,” “Archer,” “The Walking Dead” and “What We Do In The Shadows” are still scheduled to take place.Plus, there will be a conversation with the filmmakers behind “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.”Let’s not forget Dan Harmon’s new show “Krapopolis” either.Or an appearance from legendary “Sin City” and “Daredevil” artist Frank Miller.What we’re most excited about though is the news set to come out from the Con about “Good Burger 2” starring Kenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell and Lil Rel Howery.Clearly, there is a lot to going on — even without the talent on hand to promote it.Best of all though, fans can grab last-minute tickets before it’s too late.At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on four-day passes was $483 before fees on Vivid Seats.Single-day passes start at $313 before fees on Vivid Seats.Still need a bit more information before committing?Keep reading.Here’s everything you need to know and more about the 2023 San Diego Comic Con.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all single and multi-day San Diego Comic Con ticket prices can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.