A classic land of literary fame is revisited with new CG-animated flair in Dee & Friends in Oz. The new series inspired by the world of L. Frank Baum’s iconic books hails from 9 Story Media Group and is animated by its award-winning Dublin studio Brown Bag Films, and makes its global debut today (Feb. 5) on Netflix with a 44-minute prequel special and 16 x 22′ series.
The musical adventure centers on a young Black protagonist, Dorothy “Dee” Davis — a girl writing a brand-new story of Oz where every kid has the power inside themselves to be a hero. Dee embarks on epic, cinematic adventures alongside her friends to take
on obstacles in this magical, musical land.
The series was created by Emmy winner Angela C. Santomero (Blue’s Clues, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood); developed by Emmy-nominated writers Halcyon Person (Karma’s World, Blaze and the Monster Machines) and Keion Jackson (Karma’s World, Sesame Street); and directed by Declan Doyle (Get Rolling with Otis, Doc McStuffins).
When a mysterious key transports her to the land of Oz, a regular kid named Dee goes on a musical journey to save magic — and be the hero of the story.
Tarriona “Tank” Ball
Bringing this fresh take on Oz to life are the rhythms of Emmy- and Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Tarriona “Tank” Ball. Ball hails from New Orleans and is the lead singer of popular R&B band, Tank and the Bangas. Ball’s compositions — spanning R&B, hip-hop, funk, gospel, country and rock — will be featured on the series’ first official soundtrack, Dee’s Journey, released globally in partnership with Republic Records on Feb. 9. The first single, “Proud to be Loud,” is available on major streaming platforms.
The stellar voice cast of Dee & Friends in Oz features Tony Award winner LaChanze (The Color Purple 2006 stage production, Disney’s Hercules), doing double-duty as both Dee’s Grandma and Miss Emerald, the beloved teacher at The School of Oz. Tony Award-winner James Monroe Iglehart (Broadway’s Aladdin, Hamilton; Prime Video’s Hazbin Hotel). In addition to composing the show’s music, Tarriona “Tank” Ball also voice stars as the fun and fabulous villain, Miss Ruby.
The voice cast also includes bright young talents Layla Capers as the titular Dee; Sevien Desuyo as Skylar/Scarecrow; Judah Edwards as Quentin/Tin; Sid Kamat as Rohan/Lion; Isabella Velasquez as Emilia/Eastyn; Lumi Pollack as Wanessa/Westyn; and a host of others.
Check out the trailer for Dee & Friends in Oz below; you can watch a full episode on the Netflix Jr. YouTube channel here.
9 Story Media Group has acquired Portfolio Entertainment’s library, production slate and development projects. Portfolio Entertainment was founded in 1991 by Lisa Olfman and the late Joy Rosen, and quickly became a leading production, distribution and animation company spanning factual, lifestyle, drama and children’s programming.
Olfman will join 9 Story in an Executive Producer role and report to 9 Story’s President & CEO Vince Commisso. She will continue to oversee all active Portfolio projects and look to broaden 9 Story’s opportunities across key business areas. Lauren Evans-Bell, Associate Producer at Portfolio, will also be joining as a Development Manager/Associate Producer at 9 Story, working with Olfman to shepherd the Portfolio development and production properties forward.
Lisa Olfman
“I am excited to join creative forces with the 9 Story team,” said Olfman. “9 Story has the talent, creative excellence, and robust infrastructure to best elevate the Portfolio properties for the global market. I am also looking forward to bringing new opportunities to the company and can’t wait to get started.”
As part of the agreement, 9 Story will take over production on Breaking Bear (8 x 22 min.), an adult animated series currently in pre-production with Cartel Entertainment and Tom DeLonge’s To the Stars for Tubi. 9 Story will also take on Portfolio’s robust slate of development projects, including those in active development with broadcasters. Both Breaking Bear and broadcaster-led development projects will be led by Olfman.
The Portfolio distribution library features over 550 half-hours of content which includes popular kids and family titles such as The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot about That, Hero Elementary, Addison and Carl Squared, along with several factual and lifestyle programs. Recent titles include the live-action family series Homeschooled, as well as the prime-time animated comedy Doomsday Brothers. The acquisition brings 9 Story’s total distribution library to almost 5,000 half-hours.
“We are so pleased to be working with Lisa to bring the Portfolio library and current slates under the 9 Story umbrella,” said Commisso. “Lisa and Joy created an incredible legacy of entertainment properties, and we are honored to continue this work in partnership with Lisa.”
Canada’s bilingual TV and streaming service Crave announced today a 10-episode order for the new, half-hour adult animated comedy, Super Team Canada, its first toon commission. The Crave Original series is produced in partnership with Thunderbird Entertainment’s Atomic Cartoons (Max’s Young Love), and Will Arnett’s Electric Avenue (Snake Oil, Twisted Metal), and is currently in production with a premiere set for 2025.
Created by Canadian Emmy-winning writers — and brothers — Robert Cohen (HBO’s Somebody, Somewhere; The Big Bang Theory) and Joel H. Cohen (The Simpsons), the animated comedy focuses on the exploits of six, little-known Canadian superheroes trying to save the world from evil giant robots, an unemployed octopus, and needy hardware store clerks. The stakes are high for these stereotypically underdog Canadian super-unknowns, who are called in as Earth’s last resort when all the other superheroes have been destroyed.
“Distinctly Canadian original comedies have helped Crave build its brand, and with its sharp wit and clever Canadian-isms, Super Team Canada will fit right in,” said Justin Stockman, VP, Content Development & Programming, Bell Media. “This is the first animated series that Crave has commissioned, and we couldn’t ask for better partners than Will Arnett, Robert and Joel H. Cohen, Thunderbird Entertainment and Electric Avenue.”
“Super Team Canada is a tongue-in-cheek love letter to the Great White North, but the comedy is universal and packs a punch,” said Matthew Berkowitz, Chief Creative Officer, Atomic Cartoons/Thunderbird and Thunderbird President. “As our first adult animated original, we couldn’t be prouder to team up with Canadian legends Rob, Joel, and Will. Crave has a rich history of delivering tremendous comedies and has been a fantastic partner to all of us.”
The series is produced by Thunderbird Entertainment’s Atomic Cartoons and Will Arnett’s Electric Avenue, in association with Bell Media’s Crave. Showrunner Robert Cohen serves as an executive producer along with Joel Cohen, Atomic/Thunderbird’s Jennifer Twiner McCarron, Matthew Berkowitz and Kristin Cummings, and Electric Avenue’s Will Arnett and Marc Forman.
For Bell Media’s Original Programming team: Rachel Goldstein-Couto is Head of Development; Alexis Mclaren is Development Executive; Chris Kelley is Sr. Production Executive; Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production; and Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager. Justin Stockman is Vice-President, Content Development & Programming, Bell Media and Karine Moses is Senior Vice President, Content Development & News and Vice Chair, Québec, Bell Media.
Thunderbird Distribution and Brands oversee global media and consumer products rights for the series.
The kid-focused JUNIOR division of German co-producer, distributor and L&M company ZDF Studios today announced a trio of animated series ready to find international broadcast and streaming homes in 2024.
“At the beginning of 2024, I am particularly proud to be one of the first members of our team to be able to focus our efforts on important discussions and activities for these new shows,” said Oliver Grundel, Director of JUNIOR, ZDF Studios. “Attending prominent events such as the Kidscreen Summit or SXSW, my primary focus will be on conversations around our upcoming project, Dougie Dolittle. This animated series is currently in development and we are actively seeking strong co-production and pre-buy partnerships to further develop and realise this wonderful concept in collaboration with our production company. However, we would also like to invite international partners to approach us with project proposals and encourage a spirit of collaboration and creativity.”
Dynomite & Lucy
Dinomite & Lucy (39 x 11′), aimed at children aged six to nine, is now ready for distribution. The CG-animated series takes young viewers on a prehistoric adventure full of crazy ideas and childhood challenges. The heroes of the series are Dino, a resourceful young dinosaur, and his extraordinary pet Lucy, a headstrong cave girl, as they navigate childhood in the charming dinosaur town of Farnheim. Based on the children’s books by Ute Krause, the series explores themes of friendship, acceptance and overcoming differences.
Animation studios TRIKK17 and M.A.R.K.13 are co-producing Dinomite & Lucy with Fabriques d’Images. Toon2Tango is responsible for distribution in French-speaking territories, Italy, Iberia and China, while ZDF Studios is handling distribution in all other territories worldwide.
Klincus
Klincus (26 x 22′, 3D CGI) revolves around themes of nature and balance while exploring the clash between modernity and tradition, all set in a steampunk fantasy world. The series is designed to appeal to a wide age range (eight- to 12-year olds) and features an adventurous storyline that transcends cultural boundaries.
Set in a magical world at the heart of the Great Forest, a steampunk fantasy world at the height of the Industrial Revolution, the series follows Klincus, a young orphan who has escaped from the factory of the wealthy industrialist Graylock. Klincus discovers the secret city of Frondosa, a refuge for little people, where he finds a new home and friends. The series explores the delicate balance between man and nature, with themes of adventure, friendship and difficult choices. It also represents the clash between modernity and tradition.
Klincus is an international collaboration between Showlab Srl, RAI Ragazzi, ZDF, Fabrique d’Images and Telegael.
In addition, ZDF Studios is seeking co-production/co-development partners for the upcoming 3D animated/CGI series and adventure comedy for six- to nine-year olds, Dougie Dolittle (26 x 22′). Produced by Caligari Film, this modern adaptation and standalone creation is inspired by Doctor Dolittle, and follows 14-year-old Dougie Dolittle, who has the unique ability to communicate with every creature on Earth.
The series follow Dougie as he navigates the challenges of living a ‘normal’ teenage life while acting as a bridge between the human and animal worlds. At the same time, he explores the idea that his extraordinary ability can be both a curse and a great gift, with a humorous take on the challenges he faces.
London-based The Line Animation Studio, the BAFTA-nominated production outfit behind the Gorillaz music video “Humility” and campaigns for Gucci “Hallucination” and Marvel SNAP, is deepening its engagement with animation fans by launching a real-time production diary for their latest project. The behind-the-scenes peek has kicked off with a styleframe for the production, which is for and funded by Nouns DAO.
The studio notes, “This is a really exciting opportunity we’ve never had and probably never will have again.”
Nouns project styleframe [The Line Animation Studio]Nouns DAO (decentralized autonomous organization) is an NFT community revolving around quirky digital characters with assorted objects (nouns) for heads. The Nouns and their owner-fans have since expanded into short film, pitch contests and festivals, and last year announced their first feature film project.
Last Friday, The Line launched their production diary by publishing their styleframe across social channels. The studio will share more concept art, character designs and more every Friday in the lead up to their final delivery, and release of the film in March.
Stay updated on The Line X Nouns Production Diary by following them on social media via Instagram, TikTok, X and LinkedIn @thelineanimation.
Apple TV+ today released the trailer for the all-new, highly anticipated Peanuts special Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin, premiering globally on Friday, February 16. You can read all about the making of this charming ode to friendship in Animation Magazine‘s feature story here.
The origin story for one of Peanuts’ most beloved characters, the special follows Franklin as he moves to a new town and navigates new friendships.
Franklin’s family is always on the move with his dad’s military job, and everywhere he goes Franklin finds support in a notebook filled with his grandfather’s advice on friendship. But when Franklin tries his usual strategies with the Peanuts gang, he has trouble fitting in. That’s until he learns about the neighborhood Soap Box Derby race — according to his grandfather, everyone loves a winner! He’s sure that winning the race will also mean winning over some new friends. All he needs is a partner, which he finds in Charlie Brown. Franklin and Charlie Brown work together to build a car and in the process become good buddies. But as the race nears, the pressure mounts — can their car and their newfound friendship make it to the finish line?
Produced for Apple TV+ by Peanuts Worldwide and WildBrain, the special is directed by Emmy Award winner Raymond S. Persi (The Simpsons, Wreck-It Ralph) and is co-written by Robb Armstrong (creator of the comic-strip Jump Start) along with Craig Schulz, Bryan Schulz and Cornelius Uliano, from an original story by Armstrong and Scott Montgomery (The Snoopy Show). Executive producers are Craig Schulz, Bryan Schulz, Cornelius Uliano, Paige Braddock, Josh Scherba, Stephanie Betts and Logan McPherson.
Throughout the month of February, Disney Junior is celebrating love with special Valetine’s Day-themed episodes of popular animated series, highlighted by a “Super Pawesome Aww-dorable Cuddle Week” marathon of SuperKitties content from Feb. 12 to 16.
Nickelodeon and CBS Sports today revealed production elements for the first-ever Super Bowl alternate telecast, airing exclusively on Nickelodeon, Sunday, February 11 at 6:30 p.m. (ET). Super Bowl LVIII Live from Bikini Bottom will feature enhanced graphics and advanced augmented reality, bringing the historic Slime-filled telecast to SpongeBob SquarePants’ undersea home.
Paramount’s multiplatform coverage of Super Bowl LVIII will feature CBS Sports’ presentation on the CBS Television Network, which will stream on Paramount+ and on mobile with NFL+, in addition to the Nick-ified telecast exclusively on Nickelodeon.
For the first-time ever, characters from SpongeBob SquarePants will join the telecast live, with an animated SpongeBob (voiced by Tom Kenny) and Patrick Star (Bill Fagerbakke) joining CBS Sports analyst Nate Burleson and play-by-play announcer Noah Eagle live in the booth to call the game. Sandy Cheeks (Carolyn Lawrence) will make her sideline reporting debut, while Larry the Lobster (Mr. Lawrence) provides live commentary.
L-R: Noah Eagle, Nate Burleson, SpongeBob and Patrick in the booth for ‘Super Bowl LVIII Live from Bikini Bottom’
NFL Slimetime’s Young Dylan and Dylan Schefter will also report live from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev. Plus, Dora the Explorer‘s Dora (Diana Zermeño) and Boots (Asher Colton Spence) will help explain penalty calls during the game.
Super Bowl LVIII Live from Bikini Bottom will also feature an opening segment from Allegiant Stadium re-creating SpongeBob’s iconic “Sweet Victory” performance; hijinks throughout the game from fan-favorite villain Plankton; appearances from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; reimagined end zone cannons that fire Slime, Krabby Patties and pickles; undersea AR jellyfish within the stadium; Slime trails and pineapples; and surprise appearances from beloved Nickelodeon characters in the crowd. The production will continue to showcase one-of-a-kind content and Nick-themed elements throughout, including guest appearances, original on-field graphics, virtual filters and more for kids and families.
Sandy Cheeks, who stars in her own movie on Netflix this year, makes her Super Bowl sideline debut.
Beginning Monday, Feb. 5, and following Super Bowl LVIII, Nickelodeon and CBS Sports will debut a programming lineup for kids and families (airing on Nickelodeon ET/PT unless otherwise noted):
“SpongeBob’s Super Bowl Party” – Monday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. | The Super Bowl is here, and Patrick, SpongeBob, and Gary are throwing a party! Fans are invited to join their favorite Bikini Bottom residents as they prepare for the Super Bowl and get a glimpse at the town’s game day rituals.
NFL Slimetime “Super Bowl Preview” – Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 7:30 p.m. | Find out who takes home NFL Slimetime’s top honor — the NVP of NVPs. Plus, catch Slimelights of some of the NFL’s most exciting players.
NFL Slimetime “NFL Slimetime at Super Bowl” – Sunday, Feb. 11, at 11:30 a.m. (simulcast on CBS and Paramount+) | Hosts Nate Burleson and Young Dylan are kicking off Super Bowl Sunday with Slimelights from the two teams’ road to the Super Bowl, while Dylan Schefter checks in with exclusive player interviews and Mia Burleson brings the facts about the official Wilson football and the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Plus, Schefter and Young Dylan give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the augmented reality that will appear in Super Bowl LVIII on Nickelodeon.
NFL Slimetime “Super Bowl LVIII Slimelights” – Monday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m. (Airs on Nickelodeon in the U.K., New Zealand and Australia on Tuesday, Feb. 13) | The game may be over, but the party’s just beginning! SpongeBob SquarePants’ Realistic Fish Head (voiced by Mr. Lawrence) will recap the highlights and Slimelights from the biggest night in sports.
NFL Slimetime “Post-Super Bowl” – Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 7:30 p.m. *season 3 finale* | Young Dylan and Dylan Schefter wrap up the season with a recap of Super Bowl LVIII, including a look back at the action from Bikini Bottom, exclusive postgame interviews and bloopers. Plus, they highlight the winner of the slimiest trophy in sports–the Super Bowl NVP.
Nick.com/SuperBowl will serve as the official Super Bowl digital hub for kids and families on game day, where users can engage with an array of content packages, meme galleries, articles and more.
Additionally, SpongeBob and Super Bowl LVIII are coming together in the ultimate Bikini Bottom experience on Roblox. Elements from Super Bowl LVIII Live from Bikini Bottom will be featured in five experiences from Gamefam on Roblox — SpongeBob Simulator, TMNT Battle Tycoon, Super NFL Tycoon, Easy Obby and Twilight Daycare. From Feb. 2-19, users can earn Super Bowl SpongeBob-themed rewards by completing quests in each and across all five experiences, participating in pre-game trivia, interacting with SpongeBob characters and more.
To celebrate the first-ever Super Bowl alternate telecast, Nickelodeon is inviting kids and kids at heart to climb through its Splat portal into the inflatable Bikini Bottom Super Bowl Spectacular at Super Bowl Experience at Mandalay Bay South Convention Center. Fans will have the Slime of their lives as they bounce on a larger-than-life Krabby Patty, toss Krabby Patties into SpongeBob’s mouth, pose for a slimy photo op with the NFL Slimetime NVP trophy and more.
Nate Burleson and the Bikini Bottom crew
On-site in Las Vegas, fans can also shop for exclusive products at the Paramount Mountain, including: a SpongeBob SquarePants t-shirt, a Survivor scarf, a Yellowstone hoodie and South Park socks, plus receive a free Paramount tote with their purchase. SpongeBob fans can also gear up with special apparel and accessory collabs. Select items will be able for purchase at the NFL Shop at Super Bowl within the Super Bowl Experience, as well as online via NFLShop.com and respective partner websites NewEra.com, Homage.com and ChalkLine.com.
Super Bowl LVIII Live from Bikini Bottom is produced by CBS Sports in association with Nickelodeon Productions. Sean McManus and Harold Bryant serve as executive producers of THE NFL ON CBS, and CBS Sports’ Shawn Robbins is coordinating producer of the games. Production for Nickelodeon is overseen by Ashley Kaplan, EVP, Nickelodeon & Awesomeness Unscripted & Digital Franchise Studio; Paul J Medford, VP of Unscripted Current Series; Luke Wahl, VP of Unscripted Creative; and Jennifer Bryson, VP of Production, Tentpoles, Events & Music & Specials.
Paramount+’s Super Bowl LVIII commercial stars Patrick Stewart and a bevy of character cameos, such as Arnold from Nickelodeon’s ‘Hey Arnold!’
Additionally, Paramount+ today debuted a new ad which will air during Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, February 11, starring an ensemble of some of the service’s most popular talent and characters, including beloved animated characters. This will be the 15th installment of the Paramount+ A Mountain of Entertainment brand campaign and the third Super Bowl Spot from Paramount+.
In the most star-studded chapter yet, a team of intrepid adventurers find themselves trapped in an icy canyon on Paramount Mountain. That’s when Patrick Stewart (Star Trek: Picard) steps in to take the reins and attempts a lifesaving Hail Mary. Stewart is joined by a mix of characters from across Paramount+ Originals and library titles including Drew Barrymore (The Drew Barrymore Show), ol’ football head Arnold (Hey Arnold!), football’s favorite good luck charm Peppa Pig, Dora (Dora the Explorer), Knuckles (voiced by Idris Elba), Jeff Probst (Survivor), Miami Dolphins Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and more — as well as music from Creed.
Baboon Animation, the award-winning kids’ animation studio founded by DreamWorks alumnus Mike de Seve; Bilibili, the leading online video community in China; and Japanese publisher Poplar have announced a major distribution deal with Monster Entertainment for their new CGI-animated series, Reggie Rex! Currently airing its first 52-episode season in China, the second season of 52 additional episodes will debut this year.
The series follows the adventures of Reggie, a young T. rex, as he and his friends learn about life, language, science and art — all with fun loving humor and a gigantic heart.
Based on the picture books by Tatsuya Miyanishi, Reggie Rex! focuses on child development, creating rich and innovative scenes that closely resonate with real-life settings such as home, school and the playground, showing community between characters with different personalities. The animation experiments with facial aesthetics, bringing to life toy dinosaurs with realistic plush textures against stylized backgrounds inspired by Impressionism.
“The heartwarming picture book series based on the theme of love has been expanded into a heart-pounding 3D world by the amazing talents of many creators. Now, a Tyrannosaurus is coming to your town. A little scary, maybe? But don’t worry, Reggie and everyone should become the best of friends,” said Poplar Director Kato.
Ming from Bilibili commented, “Baboon Animation has been wonderful at creating content with heart that resonates with both kids and parents. We believe in telling stories with humor and humanity, promoting kindness and togetherness. I’m confident that spirit will shine through for our new partners and audiences across Asia.”
Monster Entertainment has been selling programs worldwide for 25 years, exposing Oscar-winning, Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning animation to audiences in more than 200 countries.
Already reaching kids and families in China on Bilibili and other VOD/OTT platforms as well as BRTV KAKU Children’s Channel with its viewership of 790 million, through the new agreement Reggie Rex! content will be made available to millions of viewers across the globe. The partners have already inked signed regional agreements with South Korean media group Daewon Media. The show will also be broadcast in Japan, Korea, MENA and other areas.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with Monster to bring our content to new audiences,” said Mike de Seve, CEO of Baboon Animation. “This great new relationship is an important part of our strategy to expand into new territories and reach viewers around the globe.”
Monster’s Chairman, Andrew Fitzpatrick, added, “Monster is excited to be working with our very creative friends in Baboon, Poplar and Bilibili on this great new series which will enthrall kids all around the world with its compelling combination of fun and adventure.”
Peacock today heralded the resurgence of a lovable reformed supervillain in the new family animated feature and companion series from DreamWorks Animation, inspired by the 2010 theatrical feature Megamind. The streamer also revealed the dual launch date on March 1, delivering the movie and all eight episodes of the new show, plus the official movie trailer and the dual project voice cast.
Megamind vs. The Doom Syndicate(83 min.) picks up directly after the events of the 2010 DreamWorks theatrical feature (directed by Tom McGrath and starring Will Ferrell), as Megamind transitions from being the supervillain scourge of Metro City to a superhero who’s learning on the job.
Synopsis: Megamind’s former villain team, The Doom Syndicate, has returned. Our newly crowned blue hero must now keep up evil appearances until he can assemble his friends (Roxanne, Ol’ Chum and Keiko) to stop his former evil teammates from launching Metro City to the Moon.
These adventures in saving the day — one way or another! — continue in Megamind Rules! (8 x 22′), previously titled Megamind’s Guide to Defending Your City.
Synopsis: Megamind goes from being a supervillain and the scourge of Metro City to a superhero who’s learning on the job. He’ll be bringing the audience along for the ride, as Megamind’s trusty brainbots will be recording everything, making him the world’s first superhero influencer.
The voice cast for both the movie and series features:
Keith Ferguson (Robot Chicken, DuckTales) as Megamind
Laura Post (LEGO Marvel Avengers: Code Red) as Roxanne Ritchi
Josh Brener (Silicon Valley, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) as Ol’ Chum
Maya Aoki Tuttle (Spidey and His Amazing Friends, Destiny 2) as Keiko Morita
Emily Tunon (Globos Negros) as Lady Doppler
Talon Warburton (Echo Base) as Lord Nighty-Knight
Scott Adsit (Big Hero 6, 30 Rock) as Pierre Pressure
Chris Sullivan (This Is Us, Presence) as Behemoth
Tony Hale (The Mysterious Benedict Society) as Mel/Mr. Donut
Jeanine Mason (Upload; Roswell, New Mexico) as Christino Christo
Adam Lambert (American Idol, The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let’s Do the Time Warp Again) as Machiavillain
Megamind vs. The Doom Syndicate also features the voices of Jeanine Mason, Michael Beattie, Eric Fogel, Todd Haberkorn, Eric Murphy, Joey Rudman and Roger Craig Smith.
The new film and series are executive produced by the original pic’s writers, Alan Schoolcraft and Brent Simons, alongside Celebrity Deathmatch creator Eric Fogel. Fogel also directs Megamind vs. The Doom Syndicate. JD Ryznar is co-executive producer on the projects.
Netflix today has revealed new details and imagery for its upcoming kids & family animated movie slate, which will be delivery an array of exciting toon tales to screens which will forge further connections with familiar characters and introduce audiences to brand-new worlds.
Highlights of today’s announcements include a live-action/CGI hybrid Woody Woodpecker project, a premiere date for The Casagrandes Movie and new images for recent acquisition The Imaginary, Thelma the Unicorn, Ultraman Rising and more!
Rolling out after this Friday’s premiere of Orion and the Darkfrom DreamWorks Animation, here’s what’s in store for 2024:
New Projects & Premiere Announcements
The Casagrandes Movie
The Casagrandes Movie March 22
After a surprise family trip to Mexico derails Ronnie Anne’s birthday plans, she is determined to prove that she’s old enough to do her own thing — even if it means confronting an ancient preteen demigod whose angst has apocalyptic potential!
Director: Miguel Puga Writers: Tony Gama-Lobo & Rebecca May, Lalo Alcaraz & Rosemary Contreras Executive Producer: Michael Rubiner Produced by: Nickelodeon Animation Studios Inc. Cast: Izabella Alvarez, Sumalee Montano, Paulina Chávez, Angélica Aragón, Sonia Manzano, Kate del Castillo, Cristo Fernández
Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp
Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp
April 12
After getting kicked out of the forest, Woody thinks he’s found a forever home at Camp Woo Hoo — until an inspector threatens to shut down the camp.
Based on the character Woody Woodpecker created by Walter Lantz.
Director/Executive Producer: Jon Rosenbaum Screenplay by: Cory Edwards, Jim Martin, and Stephen Mazur Story by: Stephen Mazur and Cory Edwards Producer: Jon Kuyper Studio: Universal 1440 Entertainment Cast: Eric Bauza
New Images
The Imaginary
The Imaginary 2024
Studio Ponoc’s The Imaginary portrays the depths of humanity and creativity through the eyes of young Amanda and her imaginary companion, Rudger. Their fantastical adventures launched from her attic, lead them to discover a magical world of creatures and places never before seen until a sinister force threatens to destroy their imaginary world and the friendship within it.
Directed by renowned animator Yoshiyuki Momose (Spirited Away, The Tale of the Princess Kaguya), The Imaginary is an unforgettable adventure of love, loss, and the healing power of imagination.
Director: Yoshiyuki Momose (Modest Heroes, Tomorrow’s Leaves) Producer: Two-time Academy Award nominee Yoshiaki Nishimura (The Tale of The Princess Kaguya, When Marnie Was There)
Thelma the Unicorn
Thelma the Unicorn May 17
Thelma is a small-time pony who dreams of becoming a glamourous music star. In a pink and glitter-filled moment of fate, Thelma is transformed into a unicorn and instantly rises to global stardom. But this new life of fame comes at a cost.
Thelma the Unicorn is a quirky, hilarious and heartfelt ride from directors Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite) and Lynn Wang (Unikitty!).
Directors: Jared Hess & Lynn Wang Producer: Pam Coats Writers: Jared Hess & Jerusha Hess; base don the books by Aaron Blabey Executive Producers: Aaron Blabey, Patrick Hughes Music by: John Powell Cast: Brittany Howard, Will Forte, Jemaine Clement, Edi Patterson, Maliaka Mitchell, Ally Dixon, Fred Armisen, Zach Galifianakis, Jon Heder
That Christmas
That Christmas 2024
Based on the charming trilogy of children’s books by beloved multi award-winning writer/director Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, Love Actually, Yesterday), That Christmas follows a series of entwined tales about family and friends, love and loneliness, and Santa Claus making a big mistake, not to mention an enormous number of turkeys!
This heartwarming comedy from Locksmith Animation marks Curtis’ first foray into animation, serving as the film’s writer and executive producer, and also the feature directorial debut of renowned animation veteran Simon Otto (Love, Death + Robots; How to Train Your Dragon films). Nicole P. Hearon (Moana, Frozen) and Adam Tandy (The Thick of It, Detectorists) are producers.
Director: Simon Otto Producers: Nicole P. Hearon, Adam Tandy Writers: Richard Curtis, Peter Souter Composer: John Powell
Ultraman: Rising
Ultraman: Rising 2024
When Tokyo is threatened by rising monster attacks, an all-star athlete reluctantly returns home to take on the mantle of Ultraman, discovering that his greatest challenge isn’t fighting giant monsters — it’s raising one.
Director: Shannon Tindle Co-Director: John Aoshima Writers: Shannon Tindle, Marc Haimes Producers: Tom Knott, Lisa Poole Cast: Christopher Sean, Gedde Watanabe, Tamlyn Tomita, Keone Young, Julia Harriman
More to Come in 2024
Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie
Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie 2024
When Bikini Bottom and all its denizens are suddenly scooped out of the ocean, Sandy Cheeks and SpongeBob SquarePants journey to Texas to save the town from a villainous plot.
Director: Liza Johnson Teleplay by: Kaz and Tom Stern Story by: Kaz; based on the SpongeBob SquarePants series created by Stephen Hillenburg Executive Producers: Marc Ceccarelli, Vincent Waller Animation Supervisor: Piero Piluso Music by: Moniker Music Supervisor: Karyn Rachtman Cast: Carolyn Lawrence, Tom Kenny, Wanda Sykes, Clancy Brown, Bill Fagerbakke, Mr. Lawrence, Rodger Bumpass, Johnny Knoxville, Craig Robinson, Grey DeLisle, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, Matty Cardarople
Spellbound
Spellbound 2024
Spellbound follows the adventures of Ellian, the tenacious young daughter of the rulers of Lumbria who must go on a daring quest to save her family and kingdom after a mysterious spell transforms her parents into monsters.
Spellbound is directed by Vicky Jenson (Shrek) with original score from EGOT-winning composer Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast) and lyrics by Glenn Slater (Tangled).
Director: Vicky Jenson Writers: Lauren Hynek & Elizabeth Martin and Julia Miranda Producers: John Lasseter, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Bruce Anderson for Skydance Animation Cast: Rachel Zegler, Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, John Lithgow, Jenifer Lewis, Nathan Lane, Tituss Burgess
Video game creator Innersloth today released a surprise sneak-peek image from the upcoming Among Us animated series across its social feeds. Produced by CBS Studios through CBS Eye Animation Productions division, the project was announced last summer with Infinity Train creator Owen Dennis named creator and executive producer through his overall deal with the studio. Titmouse is providing the animation.
The teaser artwork shows the space station’s cafeteria, with abandoned pizzas, party balloons and an ominous splash of blood on a festive “WE’RE DEAD” banner giving new meaning to the term mess hall.
The official social post reads: “Patient Crewmates are rewarded with a pizza party (totally safe) (not a trap)” and notes “work on the show is progressing!”
Logline: Members of your crew have been replaced by an alien shapeshifter intent on causing confusion, sabotaging the ship and killing everyone. Root out the ‘Impostor’ or fall victim to its murderous designs.
Executive producers on the project are Dennis and Forest Willard, Marcus Bromander and Carl Neisser for Innersloth, and Chris Prynoski, Shannon Prynoski, Antonio Canobbio and Ben Kalina for Titmouse. A broadcast/streaming home has not been announced.
Fans can follow Among Us news and updates from Innersloth through X, Facebook and Instagram.
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Jellyfish Originals, the kids and family content division of award-winning global animation & VFX studio Jellyfish Pictures, announces that production will commence next month on its inaugural original series Stan & Gran. Bangalore-based Xentrix Studios has partnered as co-producer and will be providing animation services for the show. Banijay Kids & Family Distribution (the commercial arm and dedicated sales division for Banijay Kids & Family) is on board as global distributor alongside existing co-production partner Jollywise Media.
The 52 x 11′ episodic series created by Jon Mason has been commissioned by Channel 5’s preschool strand, Milkshake!. Recent production hires include Howard Read (Danger Mouse, Horrible Histories, Deep in the Bowl) as head writer, Peter Griffiths (LEGO: Nexus Knights, Rosie’s Rules, The Ocean Calls) as producer and Simone Giampaolo (Only a Child, Bad Dinosaurs, The Legends Family Adventure, Obki the Eco Alien) as director. Managing Director of Jellyfish Originals Natalie Llewellyn and Jon Mason are also serving as executive producers on the series.
“Moving into production is a major milestone for Jellyfish Originals and represents the culmination of over five years of tireless development, distribution, and financing efforts,” said Llewellyn. “We are thankful to key stakeholders such as Jollywise, Xentrix, Banijay and Milkshake! for their belief and commitment to this project, and we look forward to working together to deliver a high-quality animated series with global appeal.”
Xentrix Studios’ CEO, Nandish Domlur, said, “We are delighted to partner with Jellyfish Pictures to ‘bring to life’ this endearing concept by Jon Mason. Our talented team is excited to be a part of the storytelling process of Stan & Gran as together we bring it to a global audience.”
Julia Rowlands, SVP Sales, Co-Productions & Acquisitions, Banijay Kids & Family Distribution, added, “Children’s unique relationships with their grandparents is a poignant, universal theme that resonates with global audiences and cultures. Stan & Gran layers this brilliantly with comedy and charm, which is striking a chord with our buyers worldwide.”
About the series:
Stan & Gran is a funny and heart-warming CG animated series following the mystery-busting adventures of Stan Breakwater, a curious and excitable young nature lover, and his fun-loving, dynamic Gran, as together they investigate the strange goings-on in the fictional British coastal village of Porthole. Stan & Gran blends comedy and intrigue with factual entertainment and focuses on core themes including discovery, exploration, nature, science and inter-generational relationships.
Global hit Italian animation export and licensing sensation Winx Club is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, with plenty of surprises for fans in store. Producer Rainbow has announced that the animated series reboot has begun production, and the company is planning a year packed with special events and new projects tied to the double-decade milestone.
Created by Iginio Straffi, Winx Club centers on the adventures of six girls — Bloom, Stella, Flora, Aisha, Musa and Tecna — as they learn to harness their magical powers to transform into fairy warriors and fight villains. Promoting friendship, courage, commitment, generosity and optimism, the show premiered in Italy on January 28, 2004 on Rai 2, becoming an explosive phenomenon.
After the series’ initial four-season run, By 2014, Winx Club had aired in 150 countries. A revival of the show, presaged by four specials, launched in 2011 in partnership with Nickelodeon and ran through Season 8 in 2019. A spin-off, World of Winx, debuted as a Netflix original series in 2016, followed in 2021 by the live-action drama Fate: The Winx Saga.
Stay tuned for updates about Rainbow’s plans for the Winx girls’ 20th birthday!
Winx Club Magic Numbers:
18 billion views of Winx Club content on YouTube
5 billion shares on social media with the hashtag #winxclub
Multi-platform media co. Shout! Studios and iconic Japanese studio Toei Animation Inc. have announced a new home entertainment distribution deal to bring Digimon Adventure 02 The Beginning, the 2023 feature film based on the sequel series from the global hit Digimon anime franchise, which marks its 25th anniversary this year. The announcement was made today by Melissa Boag, Shout! Studios’ Executive Vice President, and Masayuki Endo, President and CEO of Toei Animation Inc.
“We are delighted by this new opportunity with Toei Animation and excited by this contemporary story of the DigiDestined from Digimon Adventure 02,” said Boag. “Over the years, we enjoyed tremendous success with Digimon Adventure tri. film series and Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna. We look forward to presenting Digimon Adventure 02 The Beginning to anime fans and families through home entertainment very soon.”
This multi-year partnership provides Shout! Studios with North American home entertainment distribution rights to Digimon Adventure 02 The Beginning for cross-platform releases in the U.S. and Canada, including all packaged media and electronic sell-through digital rights. Shout! Studios plans a strategic rollout of this new movie across multiple entertainment platforms and home entertainment shelves in 2024. Additional information and activities tied to the release will be revealed in the coming months.
“Digimon Adventure 02 The Beginning was a hit with franchise fans around the world, and we’re thrilled to bring it to homes across North America through this partnership with Shout! Studios,” said Endo. “Today’s news is one of many exciting things planned during 2024 as part of Toei Animation’s year-long celebration of the 25th anniversary of Digimon.”
Synopsis: It’s 2012, and 10years have passed since the adventure in the Digital World. Daisuke Motomiya is now twenty, and he and the rest of the DigiDestined seem to be changing bit by bit in terms of appearance and lifestyle. Then one day, a giant Digitama suddenly appears in the sky over Tokyo Tower. Daisuke and the others encounter a mysterious young man named Lui Ohwada, who informs them that he’s the first ever DigiDestined in the world…
Produced by Toei Animation, Digimon Adventure 02 The Beginning was enjoyed by fans in theaters across Japan and around the world in 2023, including its two-day U.S. theatrical release on November 8 and 9 by Toei Animation and Fathom Events. Based on the series Digimon Adventure 02, which debuted a new cast of characters to the franchise in 2000, this brand-new movie adventure is a contemporary continuation of the series which follows the DigiDestined children as 20-year-old young adults.
Director Tomohisa Taguchi and scriptwriter Akatsuki Yamatoya with production by Toei Animation — the same team behind the most recent film Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna — reunite to weave this new story.
The home entertainment release will feature an English-language dub produced by Toei Animation specifically for the U.S. theatrical run. The film’s English voice cast is led by Brian Donovan as Daisuke Motomiya, reprising his role from the series, Jeannie Tirado (My Hero Academia), Bryce Papenbrook (Digimon Adventure), Tara Sands (Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna), Johnny Yong Bosch (Digimon Adventure tri.) and Derek Stephen Prince (Digimon Adventure 02), among others.
Ten-time Emmy Award-winning interactive animation shop Baobab Studios and kids & family content co. 9 Story Media Group today announced a partnership to co-produce and launch a new television series for Baobab Studios’ game-based property Momoguro, aimed at children ages 6-12. The project is spurred by the success of the Momoguro Roblox games, which have garnered worldwide fandom with over 21 million visits and an 87% positivity score.
Baobab Studios and 9 Story Media Group will leverage their award-winning creative, development and production experience along with 9 Story’s established distribution, financing and merchandising business in support of the new series.
The Momoguro franchise was created by Baobab Studios, in collaboration with industry-recognized creators Martin Allais & Nico Casavecchia and developed for television and games by Baobab Studios. Baobab also launched the Momoguro digital collectibles game, the first of its kind to be nominated for an Emmy Award.
Momoguro’s fantastical universe features contrasting creatures who use the magical power of Momoguro to fuse together, forming powerful beings, greater than the sum of their parts — but only if they can work together.
“We’re delighted that Momoguro‘s characters and universal theme of ‘stronger together’ has resonated with global audiences and gained such popularity with the family audience on Roblox. Our fans have told us it evokes the childhood nostalgia of Pokémon meeting Voltron,” said Maureen Fan, CEO & Co-Founder of Baobab Studios. “We feel there is no better partner to grow this universe independently than with 9 Story, known worldwide for scaling hit children’s programs through licensing and distribution across every major TV market.”
“We are thrilled to partner with the talented team at Baobab to bring Momoguro to new audiences as our first Roblox to TV IP,” said Vince Commisso, President & CEO of 9 Story. “Momoguro is a fresh take on the hero genre, set in a rich world where two kids, born on opposing sides of an age-old feud, find a deep connection through self-expression. Just like the game, our heroes find themselves at the heart of a societal transformation that will put the power in the hands of kids.”
The upcoming Momoguro series joins Baobab’s two recently announced Disney+ shows: The Witchverse, a fantasy action-adventure universe based on Baba Yaga, the three-time Emmy-winning interactive VR experience and short film; and Intercats, a cat workplace comedy based on the studio’s graphic novel series with First Second Books / Macmillan.
9 Story Media Group is a global leader in all aspects of children’s media, including development, production, distribution and brand management. The company recently announced a significant multi-project development, production co-financing and licensing deal with Crayola Studios and was ranked Top Ten on the Kidscreen Hot50 across Distribution, Licensing, Production and Digital Media, including #1 in the Distribution category. Recent and upcoming series include Open Season: Call of Nature (Discovery Latam, WildBrain Canada), Dee & Friends in Oz (Netflix), Lu & The Bally Bunch (Warner Bros. Discovery US, Latam and EMEA, CBC Kids) and A Kind of Spark Season 2 (BBC, CBC Kids and BYUtv).
Netflix is ready to put kids into the animated driver’s seat in the new CG series Hot Wheels Let’s Race, premiering on the streamer March 4. The show’s trailer dropped today, featuring an energetic track by Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump, the along with first-look images.
Musician, singer-songwriter and FOB lead vocalist Stump composed, recorded and produced the theme song for Hot Wheels Let’s Race in addition to leading the composition of the score, underscore and music cues for all episodes.
“Hot Wheels is an iconic brand that I’ve loved since I was a kid, which is why I’m so excited to be working on Hot Wheels Let’s Race with Mattel Television Studios and Netflix,” said Stump. “Let’s Race is a high-energy thrill ride, and I’m so proud of the way the music brings the show to life. I can’t wait for the months ahead when the next generation of Hot Wheels fans around the world get to experience it for themselves.”
Synopsis: Based on the number-one selling toy in the world, Hot Wheels Let’s Race is a high-octane series that ignites and unlocks the challenger spirit within every racer! The series follows the newest generation of racers as they experience mind-blowing races, extreme stunt contests and thrill-seeking challenges.
Produced by Mattel Television Studios with animation by Sprite Animation Studios and OLM Digital, the series is developed by Rob David, Melanie Shannon and Jordan Gershowitz; executive produced by Rob David, Christopher Keenan and Fred Soulie; and produced by Mike Roberts and Diane A. Crea.
International kids’ content producer, distributor and licensor Nelvana is collaborating with Andrews McMeel Entertainment to develop Trapped in a Video Game, a series of CG-animated films based on the hit book series created and written by Dustin Brady. While development is underway on the first movie, Nelvana and Andrews McMeel Entertainment are looking for international partners.
“The energetic, edge-of-your-seat adventures that Dustin Brady has created aligns so well with Nelvana’s brand of world class storytelling,” said Athena Georgaklis, Vice President of Nelvana Studios. “Books have the power to transcend pages, and when those stories are extended to new platforms, we can give fans another way to experience their favorite characters. It’s a pleasure working with Andrews McMeel Entertainment to build upon the Trapped in a Video Game fandom.”
Getting sucked into a video game is not as much fun as you’d think. Sure, there are jetpacks, hover tanks, and infinite lives, but what happens when the game starts to turn on you? In the bestselling book series, 12-year-old Jesse Rigsby finds out just how dangerous video games — and the people making those games — can be.
The film series will deliver the non-stop action, huge plot twists and tons of humor that fans know and love from the books.
“Dustin Brady enthralled readers with the first Trapped in a Video Game, and fans have eagerly anticipated (and subsequently delighted in) each book that followed,” said Matt Sheppo, Head of Development at Andrews McMeel Entertainment. “The vibrant and imaginative adventures lend themselves perfectly to screens, and we’re confident viewers will be just as thrilled with each film. Nelvana is an ideal partner to bring the popular series to life.”
The first installment of the five-book series was released in 2018, and the complete series has sold nearly 2.5 million copies worldwide. The books are published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. Andrews McMeel Entertainment is represented by Independent Artist Group (IAG).
Libertas Brands, exclusive global rights holder for the quirky Fugglers toy brand, announces a five-year content deal with BAFTA-winning London animation studio Blue Zoo. This strategic partnership marks a new chapter for the Fuggler brand as it expands into the world of entertainment.
The partners will collaborate on digital content that builds on the brand’s world, aimed at audiences of all ages. The slate will potentially include a feature-length, and series-length production, for which Libertas Brands and Blue Zoo are actively seeking broadcast partners.
“We are delighted to partner with Blue Zoo for this exciting partnership,” said Mark Kingston, CEO & Co-Founder at Libertas Brands. “Fuggler has captured the hearts of fans worldwide, selling over 8 million pieces of plush in the last three years, and is on track to surpass this number in just 2024 alone. This strategic collaboration with Blue Zoo will allow us to extend the Fuggler experience beyond the realm of toys. We believe this jointly funded partnership will create immersive and entertaining content that resonates with our existing fans, while also introducing the crazy world of the Fugglers to new fans worldwide.”
As part of the agreement, Blue Zoo will produce and digitally exploit multiple strands of content across relevant digital platforms, including a compelling line-up of 90 x 3-minute series of themed comedy shorts, and a series of parodies, songs, ‘Fuggnatomies’ and live-action which will premiere on the Fugglers YouTube channel from February 16. Fans can also engage with new, humorous content across social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok and Facebook, and find brand-new Fuggler items in the Roblox marketplace, with games and much more to follow.
“Investing in Fugglers is a unique and thrilling opportunity,” said Oli Hyatt, Director at Blue Zoo. “The whimsical and eccentric nature of Fugglers characters provides endless possibilities for storytelling and comedy. We look forward to bringing these charming creatures to life in a way that will captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression, it is going to be fun making something just a little bit naughty.”
Blue Zoo has produced animation for a range of longform and shortform projects, including the TV series The Adventures of Paddington (StudioCanal/HeyDay TV), It’s Pony (Nickelodeon) and Millie and Lou (YouTube Kids) and multiple Magic Light Pictures productions, including Pip and Posy and the specials Superworm and The Smeds and the Smoos. Learn more atblue-zoo.co.uk.
Today, Prime Video released the trailer for the upcoming adult animated series The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy and announced the guest stars who will be scrubbing in for Season 1. Set to the boppy “Oh!” by The Linda Lindas, the preview gives audiences a first glimpse at the wild life forms and out-of-this-world challenges facing the crack medical team at this sci-fi comedy clinic.
From Emmy Award-winning creator Cirocco Dunlap and Maya Rudolph, Danielle Renfrew Behrens and Natasha Lyonne’s Animal Pictures, The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy is produced by Amazon MGM Studios, with animation by Titmouse Studios, the series, which has a two-season order, will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on February 23.
Tracee Ellis Ross (American Fiction, Black-ish),Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live, Fire Island), Abbi Jacobson (Broad City), Jay Ellis (Top Gun: Maverick, Insecure), Andrew Dismukes (Saturday Night Live), Lennon Parham (Minx), Gary Anthony Williams (Night Court) and John Waters (Hairspray) will all make appearances in the eight-episode debut season.
Fans are also in store for a family reunion this season, when Kieran Culkin, who voices Plowp, is joined by his real-life brothers, Macaulay Culkin, Rory Culkin, Christian Culkin and Shane Culkin.
The guest stars join previously announced series regulars Maya Rudolph, Natasha Lyonne, Keke Palmer, Stephanie Hsu, Kieran Culkin and Sam Smith.
Synopsis:The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy follows Dr. Sleech and Dr. Klak — aliens, best friends and intergalactically renowned surgeons — as they tackle anxiety-eating parasites, illegal time loops and deep-space STIs.
In Season 1, doctors Sleech and Klak take on a highly dangerous and potentially groundbreaking case and, in doing so, put existence itself in jeopardy. Although considering their dismal personal lives, oblivion might be an improvement.
In a creator’s statement, Dunlop described her show: “Like a traditional procedural, every episode introduces a new sci-fi illness (e.g. run-of-the-mill diseases like getting stuck in a time loop, or an STI that turns you into the last person you slept with). While this show is funny and absurd, a sci-fi hospital is also a natural place to explore deeper emotional themes like mental illness, chosen & rejected family, and — of course — how to find clothes that fit when you turn into the last person you slept with.
“Mental illness, untimely death, and short legs run in my family, and you’ll find all of these at play throughout the first season. Additionally, you’ll watch extremely driven characters who are passionate about their careers as they try (and fail, and try, and fail) to love each other. I hope they offer some warmth, comfort and laughter in the face of life’s greatest joke: the ever-present nearness of death.”
Dunlap also serves as showrunner, writer and executive producer along with executive producers Rudolph, Behrens and Lyonne for Animal Pictures. Shauna McGarry, Shannon Prynoski, Chris Prynoski, Antonio Canobbio and Ben Kalina from Titmouse executive produce. Artist and animator Robin Eisenberg is co-producer and production designer.
Read more about The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy in the March ’24 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 388), available soon!
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