Buuuuumps! According to a mathematical announcement from Warner Bros. Animation’s Annecy Animation Festival panel, Jake the Dog and Finn the Human will return to screens for more Adventure Time! Cartoon Network Studios is working on three new Adventure Time projects, including a movie and two new series! The creative team for the Adventure Time movie is out of this world, with Steven Universe creator Rebecca Sugar, Over the Garden Wall co-creator Patrick McHale, and Adventure Time showrunner Adam Muto leading the charge.
In addition to the Adventure Time film, a series focusing on Finn’s childhood adventures called Adventure Time: Side Missions is in the works. The series takes us back to Finn’s youth when he dreamed of going on elaborate adventures with his best friend, Jake the Dog. Instead of creating another episodic epic, Adventure Time: Side Missions is a collection of standalone episodes featuring early incarnations of fan-favorite characters,...
In addition to the Adventure Time film, a series focusing on Finn’s childhood adventures called Adventure Time: Side Missions is in the works. The series takes us back to Finn’s youth when he dreamed of going on elaborate adventures with his best friend, Jake the Dog. Instead of creating another episodic epic, Adventure Time: Side Missions is a collection of standalone episodes featuring early incarnations of fan-favorite characters,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
J.G. Quintel’s new “Regular Show” and Craig McCracken’s “Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends” spin-off both feature in a new production slate from Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe.
Unveiled Wednesday at Annecy to an appreciative crowd at Annecy’s MIFA market, which greeted multiple shows with whoops of enthusiasm, the two new announcements join a new “Adventure Time” series, “Side Quests,” as greenlights at the Warner-owned companies.
The new slate also boasts two more “Adventure Time” shows in development, plus an unannounced Scooby-Doo project.
The big question raised by the studio’s Annecy focus is whether the surge in new shows is a temporary anomaly or marks a broader indicator of a more sustained return by Warner Bros. Discovery to fuller-on animation production after the lull of the recent past.
Certainly, news will not come much bigger at this year’s Annecy than “Adventure Time,...
Unveiled Wednesday at Annecy to an appreciative crowd at Annecy’s MIFA market, which greeted multiple shows with whoops of enthusiasm, the two new announcements join a new “Adventure Time” series, “Side Quests,” as greenlights at the Warner-owned companies.
The new slate also boasts two more “Adventure Time” shows in development, plus an unannounced Scooby-Doo project.
The big question raised by the studio’s Annecy focus is whether the surge in new shows is a temporary anomaly or marks a broader indicator of a more sustained return by Warner Bros. Discovery to fuller-on animation production after the lull of the recent past.
Certainly, news will not come much bigger at this year’s Annecy than “Adventure Time,...
- 6/12/2024
- by John Hopewell and Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Ahead of today’s Warner Bros. Animation studio focus panel at the Annecy Animation Festival, Variety has learned that Cartoon Network Studios (Cns) is working on three new “Adventure Time” properties, including a movie and two new series.
Currently in development, details are still scant regarding the “Adventure Time” movie, but the project features an animation superstar lineup of talent including “Steven Universe” creator Rebecca Sugar, “Over the Garden Wall” co-creator Patrick McHale and “Adventure Time” showrunner Adam Muto. All are “Adventure Time” vets.
Already greenlit at Cns, “Adventure Time: Side Quests” is a kids’ series that will take audiences back in time to when Finn was just a kid who dreamed of epic quests and monster fights with his best friend, Jake the Dog.
Rather than featuring a lore-heavy narrative spread across episodes and seasons, as “Adventure Time” and “Fiona and Cake” did, “Side Quests” will deliver stand-alone episodes...
Currently in development, details are still scant regarding the “Adventure Time” movie, but the project features an animation superstar lineup of talent including “Steven Universe” creator Rebecca Sugar, “Over the Garden Wall” co-creator Patrick McHale and “Adventure Time” showrunner Adam Muto. All are “Adventure Time” vets.
Already greenlit at Cns, “Adventure Time: Side Quests” is a kids’ series that will take audiences back in time to when Finn was just a kid who dreamed of epic quests and monster fights with his best friend, Jake the Dog.
Rather than featuring a lore-heavy narrative spread across episodes and seasons, as “Adventure Time” and “Fiona and Cake” did, “Side Quests” will deliver stand-alone episodes...
- 6/12/2024
- by Jamie Lang and John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
Cartoon Network has always been a place of experimentation. In the early years, shows like "Dexter's Laboratory" brought Sam Raimi references to animation. In the early '00s, shows like "Samurai Jack," "Ben 10," and "Codename: Kids Next Door," added deep mythologies and more serialized storytelling. And in the 2010s, the network experimented with visuals in shows like "Flapjack" and "Adventure Time," which brought weirdness back into Cartoon Network.
This experimentation continued, with animators who got their start on the likes of "Flapjack" going on to develop influential and fantastic shows on their own. Still, as bold and imaginative as all these shows were, they were still mostly white men in charge of creating those cartoons. That all changed in 2013 with the release of "Steven Universe" -- one of the best cartoons of the century and a deeply emotional and inventive show inspired by superheroes and magical-girl anime. The show follows Steven,...
This experimentation continued, with animators who got their start on the likes of "Flapjack" going on to develop influential and fantastic shows on their own. Still, as bold and imaginative as all these shows were, they were still mostly white men in charge of creating those cartoons. That all changed in 2013 with the release of "Steven Universe" -- one of the best cartoons of the century and a deeply emotional and inventive show inspired by superheroes and magical-girl anime. The show follows Steven,...
- 6/10/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Perhaps the most overlooked series in the "Star Trek" canon ("Short Treks" and "Very Short Treks" notwithstanding), "Star Trek: The Animated Series" may be accepted as the final two years in the U.S.S. Enterprise's five-year mission. "Star Trek: Tas" debuted on September 8, 1973, four years after the cancelation of "Star Trek," to reunite the original cast and writers to explore Starlfeet's adventures in a 30-minute, animated format. The animation was provided by Filmation, the studio that had previously overseen multiple Batman and Superman cartoons, Archie cartoons, "Gilligan's Island" spinoffs, and which would go on to produce the ultra-popular "Fat Albert," "The Groovy Goolies," "BraveStarr," and "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe." Filmation shows were popular among kids, but their animations tended to be stiff and inexpressive. The most prominent feature of "Star Trek: Tas" is how static it looks.
However, the shortened runtime forced the writers of "Tas...
However, the shortened runtime forced the writers of "Tas...
- 6/9/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The '90s were a great time to be a young horror-loving kid. There were several gateway horror shows and movies that made genre fans out of an entire generation, preparing kids for the horrors of the real world within the safe confines of a television set. It was a time of "Goosebumps" and of "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark," a time of "Aaahh!!! Real Monsters" and "Tales from the Cryptkeeper." Then there was "Courage the Cowardly Dog."
Though "Real Monsters" featured, well, monsters, it was still definitely a comedic show. "Courage the Cowardly Dog," though, even when it wasn't technically scary, it was always eerie and disturbing. The cartoon follows the eponymous dog Courage, who lives with an elderly couple in a farm in the middle of Nowhere, Kansas. They are constantly thrown into weird, often spooky situations. The series started with a pilot short titled "The Chicken from Outer Space,...
Though "Real Monsters" featured, well, monsters, it was still definitely a comedic show. "Courage the Cowardly Dog," though, even when it wasn't technically scary, it was always eerie and disturbing. The cartoon follows the eponymous dog Courage, who lives with an elderly couple in a farm in the middle of Nowhere, Kansas. They are constantly thrown into weird, often spooky situations. The series started with a pilot short titled "The Chicken from Outer Space,...
- 6/2/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
MultiVersus will feature characters from all walks of DC life. Many of them were revealed during the trailer released today, while several still remain the subject of extensive debate. The Warner Bros. Universe has a barrage of fan favorites, and this game is currently the most suitable platform if the company is in the mood for any unlikely collaboration.
The game was initially released in July 2022 and was highly praised by critics. It became a fan-favorite video game on the Steam Deck too. The game has also been moved to Unreal Engine 5, which solidifies the fact that it will be a visual treat.
Agent Smith Won’t Need Guidance from the Joker
Agent Smith radiates the same strong vibes as he did in the movie.
With the release of the latest MultiVersus trailer, Agent Smith from the Matrix series seems to have found a perfect home. The trailer ends with...
The game was initially released in July 2022 and was highly praised by critics. It became a fan-favorite video game on the Steam Deck too. The game has also been moved to Unreal Engine 5, which solidifies the fact that it will be a visual treat.
Agent Smith Won’t Need Guidance from the Joker
Agent Smith radiates the same strong vibes as he did in the movie.
With the release of the latest MultiVersus trailer, Agent Smith from the Matrix series seems to have found a perfect home. The trailer ends with...
- 5/20/2024
- by Anurag Batham
- FandomWire
The history of television is fascinating because you can trace lines between almost any modern show and one of the classics, as crews move from one show to another, bringing their past work and their influences with them. This applies to both live-action and animation. In the latter, many animators who start as writers or storyboard artists in one show end up creating their own series years later, bringing colleagues along with them, who then go on to create their own shows in return. Take "Dexter's Laboratory" launching the career of not just Genndy Tartakovsky, but also Craig McCracken, Rob Renzetti, Butch Hartman, and Seth MacFarlane, each going on to make a popular show.
What "Dexter's Laboratory" did in the '90s, "The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack" did in the late 2000s. This is a show that helped launch several animation careers, with plenty of writers and storyboard artists...
What "Dexter's Laboratory" did in the '90s, "The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack" did in the late 2000s. This is a show that helped launch several animation careers, with plenty of writers and storyboard artists...
- 5/19/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
The second wave of 2024 GLAAD Media Award winners was unveiled on Saturday, with HBO’s The Last of Us and Netflix’s Heartstopper among the TV shows taking home trophies.
This weekend’s New York City-based ceremony was preceded by a Los Angeles-based ceremony on March 14, where additional winners included Paramount+ With Showtime’s Fellow Travelers and Yellowjackets.
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The annual GLAAD Media Awards honor the fair,...
This weekend’s New York City-based ceremony was preceded by a Los Angeles-based ceremony on March 14, where additional winners included Paramount+ With Showtime’s Fellow Travelers and Yellowjackets.
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The annual GLAAD Media Awards honor the fair,...
- 5/12/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich and Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
Back in November, Mark Hamill told fans at Fan Expo San Francisco that he would no longer be portraying the Clown Prince of Gotham.
Despite being considered by many to be the best Joker of all time, Hamill believed he just couldn't play the role unless it was opposite Kevin Conroy's Batman. Conroy, who voiced Bruce Wayne/Batman across several projects, passed away in November 2022.
But it seems there was a little caveat that allowed for Hamill to reprise the iconic villain role one final time in an upcoming game called MultiVersus. As it turns out, prior to his passing, Kevin Conroy also voiced Batman in the fighting game. It's perhaps for this reason that Hamill made an exception to his previous statement and returned to the role of Joker in the game.
For those unfamiliar, MultiVersus is a free-to-play platform fighter, in the same vein as Nintendo's Super Smash Bros.
Despite being considered by many to be the best Joker of all time, Hamill believed he just couldn't play the role unless it was opposite Kevin Conroy's Batman. Conroy, who voiced Bruce Wayne/Batman across several projects, passed away in November 2022.
But it seems there was a little caveat that allowed for Hamill to reprise the iconic villain role one final time in an upcoming game called MultiVersus. As it turns out, prior to his passing, Kevin Conroy also voiced Batman in the fighting game. It's perhaps for this reason that Hamill made an exception to his previous statement and returned to the role of Joker in the game.
For those unfamiliar, MultiVersus is a free-to-play platform fighter, in the same vein as Nintendo's Super Smash Bros.
- 5/9/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
A new research revealed Naruto anime as the world’s most popular kids TV show in over 83 countries.
According to a comprehensive study conducted by data analysts at TheToyZone, Naruto has secured its place as the most sought-after kids’ TV show in a staggering 83 countries, surpassing all other contenders in popularity.
Naruto‘s global dominance extends across continents. It holds the top spot in North America (10 countries including Canada & Mexico), South America (7 countries including Brazil & Argentina), Europe (22 countries including Germany & France), the Middle East and Central Asia, and even Africa (22 countries).
Notably, Naruto’s home country, Japan, also features the show as the most popular children’s program.
TheToyZone attributes Naruto‘s global success to its engaging story, well-developed characters, exciting action sequences, and powerful themes like friendship, perseverance, and selflessness.
While Naruto emerged victorious, it was followed by CoComelon, a children’s Youtube channel featuring nursery rhymes and sing-alongs,...
According to a comprehensive study conducted by data analysts at TheToyZone, Naruto has secured its place as the most sought-after kids’ TV show in a staggering 83 countries, surpassing all other contenders in popularity.
Naruto‘s global dominance extends across continents. It holds the top spot in North America (10 countries including Canada & Mexico), South America (7 countries including Brazil & Argentina), Europe (22 countries including Germany & France), the Middle East and Central Asia, and even Africa (22 countries).
Notably, Naruto’s home country, Japan, also features the show as the most popular children’s program.
TheToyZone attributes Naruto‘s global success to its engaging story, well-developed characters, exciting action sequences, and powerful themes like friendship, perseverance, and selflessness.
While Naruto emerged victorious, it was followed by CoComelon, a children’s Youtube channel featuring nursery rhymes and sing-alongs,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
Nickelodeon today revealed the official trailer and key art for the all-new original animated series The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish, sharing a glimpse into the reimagined Fairy World and new city of Dimmadelphia.
Produced by Nickelodeon Animation, the 20-episode series premieres Monday, May 20 at 4:30 p.m. Et/Pt on Nickelodeon in the U.S. and will be available on Netflix internationally later this year.
In the half-hour premiere, “Fly,” 10-year-old Hazel Wells tries to run away from home, leading her to discover that her weird neighbors, Cosmo and Wanda, are really Fairy Godparents in disguise. New episodes of The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish will continue to roll out weekdays at 4:30 p.m. Et/Pt on Nickelodeon.
In The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish, ten-year-old Hazel Wells has just moved to the big city of Dimmadelphia because of her dad’s new job. On top of being in an unfamiliar environment,...
Produced by Nickelodeon Animation, the 20-episode series premieres Monday, May 20 at 4:30 p.m. Et/Pt on Nickelodeon in the U.S. and will be available on Netflix internationally later this year.
In the half-hour premiere, “Fly,” 10-year-old Hazel Wells tries to run away from home, leading her to discover that her weird neighbors, Cosmo and Wanda, are really Fairy Godparents in disguise. New episodes of The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish will continue to roll out weekdays at 4:30 p.m. Et/Pt on Nickelodeon.
In The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish, ten-year-old Hazel Wells has just moved to the big city of Dimmadelphia because of her dad’s new job. On top of being in an unfamiliar environment,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Cartoons can be pretty weird, and the Cartoon Network series "Adventure Time" is definitely one of the weirder ones. It follows a human boy named Finn (Jeremy Shada) and his best friend, a dog with silly putty-like characteristics named Jake (John Dimaggio). Created by Pendleton Ward, the series takes place in the post-apocalyptic, magical land of Ooo, full of princesses and monsters and all kinds of wild adventures for Finn and Jake to get up to. It ran for 10 seasons on Cartoon Network before getting spin-offs, won multiple Emmys, and had a huge cultural impact that even served as the "structural godfather" for Donald Glover's surreal FX series "Atlanta."
Back when the series was still in its infancy, however, one of its most important contributors didn't understand "Adventure Time" at all. In an oral history of the series for the LA Times, Dimaggio revealed that he struggled to fully wrap...
Back when the series was still in its infancy, however, one of its most important contributors didn't understand "Adventure Time" at all. In an oral history of the series for the LA Times, Dimaggio revealed that he struggled to fully wrap...
- 4/27/2024
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
After Jim Samples, the Cartoon Network executive who oversaw the greenlighting of such successful cartoons as "Samurai Jack," "Ben 10," "Codename: Kids Next Door," and "The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy," left, a new regime at the popular animation-focused cable channel changed tactics. When Stuart Snyder took over in mid-2007, he had a brand new mandate for Cartoon Network — no weird stuff.
Speaking with Buzzfeed, "The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack" creator Thurop Van Orman recalled Snyder saying, "'We don't want anything weird or anything where any mom would come out of the kitchen and say, 'What are you watching?'"
Now, this is not to say that Snyder failed at that command, or that his definition of the word "weird" is different than this writer's, but his tenure was filled with shows you could call "weird" and would make a mom say "What are you watching?"
"The Amazing World of Gumball,...
Speaking with Buzzfeed, "The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack" creator Thurop Van Orman recalled Snyder saying, "'We don't want anything weird or anything where any mom would come out of the kitchen and say, 'What are you watching?'"
Now, this is not to say that Snyder failed at that command, or that his definition of the word "weird" is different than this writer's, but his tenure was filled with shows you could call "weird" and would make a mom say "What are you watching?"
"The Amazing World of Gumball,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
More and more sports teams and distributors are offering alternate broadcasts as the 2023-24 NHL and NBA seasons conclude.
How hard is Batman’s slapshot? Can Daffy Duck hit the five-hole? However improbable these questions seem, it appears they’re about to be answered! TNT Sports has announced that on Sunday, April 14, it will present an animated alternate broadcast of an NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Vegas Golden Knights. The game will feature animated characters like Bugs Bunny, Shaggy, and Superman taking the place of NHL players and mirroring their actions on the ice in real-time, and it will allow Warner Bros. Discovery to flex its muscles and take full advantage of its ability to offer sports on multiple platforms.
The “MultiVersus” animated NHL broadcast will air exclusively on truTV and Max. A character draft where teams will pick the animated characters who represent them will be...
How hard is Batman’s slapshot? Can Daffy Duck hit the five-hole? However improbable these questions seem, it appears they’re about to be answered! TNT Sports has announced that on Sunday, April 14, it will present an animated alternate broadcast of an NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Vegas Golden Knights. The game will feature animated characters like Bugs Bunny, Shaggy, and Superman taking the place of NHL players and mirroring their actions on the ice in real-time, and it will allow Warner Bros. Discovery to flex its muscles and take full advantage of its ability to offer sports on multiple platforms.
The “MultiVersus” animated NHL broadcast will air exclusively on truTV and Max. A character draft where teams will pick the animated characters who represent them will be...
- 4/4/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Batman, Wonder Woman and Bugs Bunny are going to lace up and hit the ice, as Warner Bros. Discovery, TNT Sports and the NHL are teaming up for their first ever live animated simulcast of a pro hockey game.
The special game (a partnership between TNT Sports, the NHL, and Warner Bros. Games), dubbed MultiVersus NHL Face-Off, will run on TruTV and stream on the B/R Sports add-on for Max April 14 at 3:30 p.m., and will see the Colorado Avalanche take on the Las Vegas Golden Knights.
The fully animated presentation will see a bevy of Warner Bros. and DC Comics characters make up the teams, including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman (all from DC), Velma and Shaggy (from Scooby Doo), Steven Universe and Finn the Human (from Adventure Time), and of course Bugs Bunny. The Tasmanian Devil will suit up as referee.
The animated characters will play alongside...
The special game (a partnership between TNT Sports, the NHL, and Warner Bros. Games), dubbed MultiVersus NHL Face-Off, will run on TruTV and stream on the B/R Sports add-on for Max April 14 at 3:30 p.m., and will see the Colorado Avalanche take on the Las Vegas Golden Knights.
The fully animated presentation will see a bevy of Warner Bros. and DC Comics characters make up the teams, including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman (all from DC), Velma and Shaggy (from Scooby Doo), Steven Universe and Finn the Human (from Adventure Time), and of course Bugs Bunny. The Tasmanian Devil will suit up as referee.
The animated characters will play alongside...
- 4/3/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It's difficult to encapsulate the impact of Pendelton Ward's animated juggernaut, "Adventure Time." Not only did the show serve as the launchpad for animators like Rebecca Sugar ("Steven Universe") and Julia Pott ("Summer Camp Island"), but it even served as the structural godfather for Donald Glover's "Atlanta." The series centers on a human boy named Finn and his adoptive brother Jake, a magical dog who can change size at will. The duo goes on magical adventures in very distant lands, meeting new friends, foes, and fascinating characters along the way. The nearly 300-episode series took home seven Emmys, launched a multimedia franchise, and got multiple spin-offs. It was a show that felt like it would go on forever ... until after 10 seasons, it came to a satisfying albeit bittersweet end.
As explained by Cartoon Network's chief content office Rob Sorcher in an oral history of "Adventure Time" published by the Los Angeles Times,...
As explained by Cartoon Network's chief content office Rob Sorcher in an oral history of "Adventure Time" published by the Los Angeles Times,...
- 3/20/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Nickelodeon is reimagining its Emmy Award-winning series The Fairly OddParents by launching the animated series Fairly Oddparents: A New Wish this spring.
The network promises the new iteration will extend the fairy universe for a new generation while honoring the original series, The Fairly OddParents, which ran from 2001-2017 and was created by Butch Hartman.
The 20-episode new series follows Hazel Wells (Ashleigh Crystal Hairston) a 10-year-old who has just moved to the big city of Dimmadelphia because of her dad’s new job. On top of being in an unfamiliar environment, it’s the first time she’s been without her brother, Antony, who’s just left for college, leaving her lonely and unsure of herself. All that changes when the pink-and-green-haired neighbors next door reveal that they are no ordinary neighbors — they’re fairy godparents Cosmo (Daran Norris) and Wanda (Susanne Blakeslee).
Fairly OddParents: A New Wish is...
The network promises the new iteration will extend the fairy universe for a new generation while honoring the original series, The Fairly OddParents, which ran from 2001-2017 and was created by Butch Hartman.
The 20-episode new series follows Hazel Wells (Ashleigh Crystal Hairston) a 10-year-old who has just moved to the big city of Dimmadelphia because of her dad’s new job. On top of being in an unfamiliar environment, it’s the first time she’s been without her brother, Antony, who’s just left for college, leaving her lonely and unsure of herself. All that changes when the pink-and-green-haired neighbors next door reveal that they are no ordinary neighbors — they’re fairy godparents Cosmo (Daran Norris) and Wanda (Susanne Blakeslee).
Fairly OddParents: A New Wish is...
- 2/23/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Nickelodeon’s Fairly OddParents revival promises wands and wings and floaty crowny things… but not Timmy Turner.
The children’s network has handed a series order to Fairly OddParents: A New Wish, which is being described as a “reimagining” of the Emmy-winning cartoon. The revival will premiere on Nickelodeon in the U.S. and stream internationally on Netflix at an as-yet-unspecified date.
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The children’s network has handed a series order to Fairly OddParents: A New Wish, which is being described as a “reimagining” of the Emmy-winning cartoon. The revival will premiere on Nickelodeon in the U.S. and stream internationally on Netflix at an as-yet-unspecified date.
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- 2/23/2024
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Watch any American cartoons (and/or play some video games) made in the 2000s-2010s and you'll notice some familiar voices across the shows. One voice you're bound to hear is that of John Dimaggio.
Born and raised in New Jersey, with the accent to prove it, the 6'4 Dimaggio has a deep voice that's as imposing as his frame. Don't think that he lacks range, though. He can play lovable heroes (Jake the Dog in "Adventure Time" or Aquaman in "Batman: The Brave and the Bold") and tough guys who are more emotional than they let on (Marcus Fenix in "Gears of War" or the short-tempered humanoid tiger alien Rath in "Ben 10"). He's just as good at playing villains, if not more so due to his baritone. Dimaggio's bad guys range from serious bad news to incompetent comic relief (Dr. Drakken in "Kim Possible").
He's also been in most of the "Transformers" films,...
Born and raised in New Jersey, with the accent to prove it, the 6'4 Dimaggio has a deep voice that's as imposing as his frame. Don't think that he lacks range, though. He can play lovable heroes (Jake the Dog in "Adventure Time" or Aquaman in "Batman: The Brave and the Bold") and tough guys who are more emotional than they let on (Marcus Fenix in "Gears of War" or the short-tempered humanoid tiger alien Rath in "Ben 10"). He's just as good at playing villains, if not more so due to his baritone. Dimaggio's bad guys range from serious bad news to incompetent comic relief (Dr. Drakken in "Kim Possible").
He's also been in most of the "Transformers" films,...
- 2/18/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Animation outfit Toonz Media Group has acquired rights to make a feature adaptation of the children’s book Santa on a Panda written by Parker Jacobs (Yo Gabba Gabba) of the Dumb Idea Group with Multi-Emmy Award-Winner Brian A. Miller signed on to produce.
Based on the children’s book and song, Santa on a Panda will be produced by Toonz Media Group. The synopsis reads: With all of Santa’s reindeer missing and Mrs Claus on a one-woman mission to find them before Christmas Eve, Santa must work against all odds and join up with his most extraordinary friend, a flying Panda. Will they make it in time to save Christmas?
“We are thrilled to join hands with multi-Emmy Award-Winning Brian A. Miller and “Yo Gabba Gabba” fame Parker Jacobs on this exciting project,” said P Jayakumar, Chief Executive Officer of Toonz Media Group.
Based on the children’s book and song, Santa on a Panda will be produced by Toonz Media Group. The synopsis reads: With all of Santa’s reindeer missing and Mrs Claus on a one-woman mission to find them before Christmas Eve, Santa must work against all odds and join up with his most extraordinary friend, a flying Panda. Will they make it in time to save Christmas?
“We are thrilled to join hands with multi-Emmy Award-Winning Brian A. Miller and “Yo Gabba Gabba” fame Parker Jacobs on this exciting project,” said P Jayakumar, Chief Executive Officer of Toonz Media Group.
- 2/12/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
At the start of Matt Groening's and David X. Cohen's 31st-century sci-fi sitcom "Futurama," the alcoholic robot Bender (John Dimaggio) sounded a little bit more like a drunken vagrant. He slurred his speech more and seemed less able to concentrate. As the show progressed, Bender became more self-assured, like the guy at the bar who — after his fourth shot of Jim Beam — is 100% confident he could thrash the bouncer. Bender became egotistical in addition to being a drunken criminal. On DVD commentary tracks, the makers of "Futurama" have said that Bender, in being a robot, allowed them more explicit depictions of violence and vice; a human character cannot drink a gallon of rotgut whiskey and smoke four cigars simultaneously, but a robot can. The Fox censors are weird.
Prior to "Futurama," Dimaggio only had a few credits to his name. His first gig was playing ancillary voices in...
Prior to "Futurama," Dimaggio only had a few credits to his name. His first gig was playing ancillary voices in...
- 2/9/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
An upcoming ID docuseries takes a deep dive into the alleged “house of horrors” that was Nickelodeon during prolific producer Dan Schneider’s time at the network.
In the above trailer for Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, several Nickelodeon alumni — including All That cast members Giovonnie Samuels, Kyle Sullivan and Bryan Hearne — speak out about the “toxic environment” that Schneider allegedly fostered while overseeing series like Drake & Josh, Zoey 101, iCarly, Victorious and Sam & Cat.
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In the above trailer for Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, several Nickelodeon alumni — including All That cast members Giovonnie Samuels, Kyle Sullivan and Bryan Hearne — speak out about the “toxic environment” that Schneider allegedly fostered while overseeing series like Drake & Josh, Zoey 101, iCarly, Victorious and Sam & Cat.
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- 2/8/2024
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake Season 1 concluded with abundant opportunities for a second season. From the depth of its characters to the representation of the queer community, the debut outing stood out in several ways, igniting fresh excitement among the Adventure Time fandom for Fionna and Cake season 2. The first season premiered on Max in August 2023 and quickly became a fan favorite for its unique perspective. For starters, the series swapped the genders of Finn and Jake and explored mature themes without straying away from the original show. The novel elements Fionna and Cake brought to the...
- 1/21/2024
- by Banks Onuoha
- TVovermind.com
Exclusive: UTA on Tuesday announced its signing of Rebecca Sugar and Ian Jones-Quartey, a pair of award-winning multi-hyphenates active within the field of animation, for representation in all areas.
An animator, director, screenwriter, executive producer, and songwriter, Sugar is best known for creating Steven Universe, the acclaimed animated series that ran for five seasons from 2013-2019, securing GLAAD and Peabody Awards, as well as numerous Emmy and Annie Award nominations. Prior to their time on the Cartoon Network show, which also spawned a TV movie and offshoot limited series, they served as a writer, storyboard artist and songwriter on the hit fantasy animated series Adventure Time for the same channel.
Since 2010, Sugar has been devoted to the fight for Lgbtqia+ content in children’s media, and for a more inclusive environment, both on screen and behind the scenes, in the animation industry. After writing over 60 songs for animation, she released her first personal album,...
An animator, director, screenwriter, executive producer, and songwriter, Sugar is best known for creating Steven Universe, the acclaimed animated series that ran for five seasons from 2013-2019, securing GLAAD and Peabody Awards, as well as numerous Emmy and Annie Award nominations. Prior to their time on the Cartoon Network show, which also spawned a TV movie and offshoot limited series, they served as a writer, storyboard artist and songwriter on the hit fantasy animated series Adventure Time for the same channel.
Since 2010, Sugar has been devoted to the fight for Lgbtqia+ content in children’s media, and for a more inclusive environment, both on screen and behind the scenes, in the animation industry. After writing over 60 songs for animation, she released her first personal album,...
- 12/12/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Get ready to see more of Fionna and Cake. Max has renewed Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake for a second season. Season one of the Adventure Time spin-off wrapped in September.
Starring Madeleine Martin, Roz Ryan, Tom Kenny, Andrew Rannells, Donald Glover, Kayleigh Mckee, and Sean Rohani, the young adult animated series follows alternate versions of the characters as they continue on a multiverse-hopping adventure and journey of self-discovery.
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Starring Madeleine Martin, Roz Ryan, Tom Kenny, Andrew Rannells, Donald Glover, Kayleigh Mckee, and Sean Rohani, the young adult animated series follows alternate versions of the characters as they continue on a multiverse-hopping adventure and journey of self-discovery.
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- 12/7/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The Max Original animated series Adventure Time: Fionna And Cake has been renewed for a second season. Based on characters from the beloved “Adventure Time” franchise, the series is set in the land of Ooo and follows the alternate universe versions of Finn and Jake on a multiverse-hopping journey towards self-discovery. When Fionna and her sidekick Cake find themselves in the crosshairs of a powerful new foe, they have no choice but to seek the help of former Ice King Simon Petrikov. With appearances from Marshall Lee, Marceline the Vampire Queen, Princess Bubblegum, and Finn the Human, “Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake” ... Read more...
- 12/5/2023
- by Thomas Miller
- Seat42F
Max has renewed “Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake” for a second season.
A spinoff of “Adventure Time,” which ran on Cartoon Network from 2010 to 2018, the series follows Fionna (Madeleine Martin) and her sidekick, Cake (Roz Ryan), who find themselves in the crosshairs of a powerful new foe, leaving them with no choice but to seek the help of Simon Petrikov, the former Ice King (Tom Kenny). Other characters from from the original series featured in “Fionna and Cake” include Marshall Lee (Donald Glover), Marceline the Vampire Queen (Olivia Olson), Princess Bubblegum (Hynden Walch) and Finn the Human (Jeremy Shada). The cast also includes Andrew Rannells as Gary Prince, Sean Rohani as Prismo and Kayleigh McKee as the Scarab.
The news comes two months after showrunner Adam Muto told Variety he was unsure whether the show would continue, saying, “It’s in discussion. But the person who greenlit the first season is no longer at Max.
A spinoff of “Adventure Time,” which ran on Cartoon Network from 2010 to 2018, the series follows Fionna (Madeleine Martin) and her sidekick, Cake (Roz Ryan), who find themselves in the crosshairs of a powerful new foe, leaving them with no choice but to seek the help of Simon Petrikov, the former Ice King (Tom Kenny). Other characters from from the original series featured in “Fionna and Cake” include Marshall Lee (Donald Glover), Marceline the Vampire Queen (Olivia Olson), Princess Bubblegum (Hynden Walch) and Finn the Human (Jeremy Shada). The cast also includes Andrew Rannells as Gary Prince, Sean Rohani as Prismo and Kayleigh McKee as the Scarab.
The news comes two months after showrunner Adam Muto told Variety he was unsure whether the show would continue, saying, “It’s in discussion. But the person who greenlit the first season is no longer at Max.
- 12/5/2023
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Finn and Jake’s alternate universe continues.
Max has renewed YA animated series Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake for a second season. The spinoff of the long-running Cartoon Network series launched earlier this year.
Based on the characters from Adventure Time, the series is set in the land of Ooo and follows the alternate universe versions of Finn and Jake on a multiverse-hopping journey towards self-discovery.
In Season 1, when Fionna and her sidekick Cake find themselves in the crosshairs of a powerful new foe, they have no choice but to seek the help of former Ice King Simon Petrikov. The show features appearances from Marshall Lee, Marceline the Vampire Queen, Princess Bubblegum, and Finn the Human.
The voice cast includes Donald Glover, Andrew Rannells, Madeleine Martin, Roz Ryan, Tom Kenny, Kayleigh Mckee and Sean Rohani.
It is produced by Cartoon Network Studios, Adam Muto serves as showrunner and exec produces...
Max has renewed YA animated series Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake for a second season. The spinoff of the long-running Cartoon Network series launched earlier this year.
Based on the characters from Adventure Time, the series is set in the land of Ooo and follows the alternate universe versions of Finn and Jake on a multiverse-hopping journey towards self-discovery.
In Season 1, when Fionna and her sidekick Cake find themselves in the crosshairs of a powerful new foe, they have no choice but to seek the help of former Ice King Simon Petrikov. The show features appearances from Marshall Lee, Marceline the Vampire Queen, Princess Bubblegum, and Finn the Human.
The voice cast includes Donald Glover, Andrew Rannells, Madeleine Martin, Roz Ryan, Tom Kenny, Kayleigh Mckee and Sean Rohani.
It is produced by Cartoon Network Studios, Adam Muto serves as showrunner and exec produces...
- 12/5/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has announced its 2023 Gold and Silver Circle inductees, honorees who have significantly contributed to children’s television.
The inductees will be honored at the second annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Dec. 17.
According to NATAS, “the Gold and Silver Circle is a society of honor. Inductees have performed distinguished service within the industry, setting standards for achievement, mentoring, leadership, and professional accolades for 50 or 25 years, respectively. They represent the best and the brightest in the television community.”
Gold Circle – 2023 Children’s & Family Inductees:
Peter Engel, Producer/Executive Producer (“Saved By The Bell,” “One World”) David Newell, Actor/Producer/Public Relations Director/Props/Manager/Talent Booker (“Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” “My Tale of Two Cities”) Fred Seibert, Producer/Creator/Innovator/Creative Genius/Mentor/Mensch (“Adventure Time,” “The Fairly OddParents”)
Silver Circle – 2023 Children’s & Family Inductees:
Vicki Ariyasu, Senior Vice President,...
The inductees will be honored at the second annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Dec. 17.
According to NATAS, “the Gold and Silver Circle is a society of honor. Inductees have performed distinguished service within the industry, setting standards for achievement, mentoring, leadership, and professional accolades for 50 or 25 years, respectively. They represent the best and the brightest in the television community.”
Gold Circle – 2023 Children’s & Family Inductees:
Peter Engel, Producer/Executive Producer (“Saved By The Bell,” “One World”) David Newell, Actor/Producer/Public Relations Director/Props/Manager/Talent Booker (“Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” “My Tale of Two Cities”) Fred Seibert, Producer/Creator/Innovator/Creative Genius/Mentor/Mensch (“Adventure Time,” “The Fairly OddParents”)
Silver Circle – 2023 Children’s & Family Inductees:
Vicki Ariyasu, Senior Vice President,...
- 11/17/2023
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Updated: New information about Fionna & Cake Season 2 has been unveiled by Max.
The bizarre world of Adventure Time is back in the spotlight with the streaming spin-off Fionna and Cake, but will the franchise's latest addition get a Season 2?
After 10 successful seasons on Cartoon Network, Adventure Time has remained a part of the conversation, aging up with fans with Max spin-offs in Distant Lands and Fionna and Cake.
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The bizarre world of Adventure Time is back in the spotlight with the streaming spin-off Fionna and Cake, but will the franchise's latest addition get a Season 2?
After 10 successful seasons on Cartoon Network, Adventure Time has remained a part of the conversation, aging up with fans with Max spin-offs in Distant Lands and Fionna and Cake.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 10/31/2023
- by Klein Felt
- The Direct
Adventure Time showrunner Adam Muto shared his thoughts on why there was a race change with Donald Glover's character from the series.
Glover returned as a part of the recent animated spin-off Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake, reprising his role from the mainline series.
The Atlanta actor had previously voiced Marshall Lee, a punk rock gender-swapped version of the beloved Marceline the Vampire Queen.
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Glover returned as a part of the recent animated spin-off Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake, reprising his role from the mainline series.
The Atlanta actor had previously voiced Marshall Lee, a punk rock gender-swapped version of the beloved Marceline the Vampire Queen.
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- 10/17/2023
- by Klein Felt
- The Direct
Through its first six seasons, identifying who voiced one of the many aliens, critters, or goobers on Rick and Morty was a pretty easy thing to do. That’s because, in addition to performing as the titular lead characters, co-creator Justin Roiland also embodied most of the show’s strange background players.
Following season 6, however, Roiland was fired from the series due to receiving domestic battery charges (later dropped) and multiple allegations of sexual assault. With Roiland gone, multiple actors have stepped in to fill the roles of Rick, Morty, and the whole other host of characters from the Adult Swim hit’s increasingly large constellation of galaxies, timelines, and multiverses. Even without the personnel change midway through, Rick and Morty‘s cast of voice actors was already pretty confusing beast to make sense of. So let’s try to do exactly that.
Gathered here is a list of (to...
Following season 6, however, Roiland was fired from the series due to receiving domestic battery charges (later dropped) and multiple allegations of sexual assault. With Roiland gone, multiple actors have stepped in to fill the roles of Rick, Morty, and the whole other host of characters from the Adult Swim hit’s increasingly large constellation of galaxies, timelines, and multiverses. Even without the personnel change midway through, Rick and Morty‘s cast of voice actors was already pretty confusing beast to make sense of. So let’s try to do exactly that.
Gathered here is a list of (to...
- 10/16/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Adventure Time showrunner Adam Muto has fans excited after offering a promising update about the future of the franchise.
The beloved animated series has been off the air for more than five years, yet remains top of mind for so many.
Since the mainline series' 2018 finale, two spin-offs for the Cartoon Network show have come to pass, including the stellar Fionna & Cake series which told a new, more mature story in the world, streaming exclusively on Max.
Read full article on The Direct.
The beloved animated series has been off the air for more than five years, yet remains top of mind for so many.
Since the mainline series' 2018 finale, two spin-offs for the Cartoon Network show have come to pass, including the stellar Fionna & Cake series which told a new, more mature story in the world, streaming exclusively on Max.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 10/11/2023
- by Klein Felt
- The Direct
In the newest Adventure Time spin-off Fionna and Cake, a popular theory involving Jake's wish to Prismo The Wishmaster was seemingly debunked by the last two episodes and a new interview from showrunner Adam Muto.
To quickly give context to those unfamiliar with the original Adventure Time cartoon series, the show's villain, The Lich, had the singular goal of killing all life. To accomplish this feat, he sought out a cosmic being named Prismo to grant him a wish: "The extinction of all life."
After tricking the show's protagonists, Finn and Jake, into helping him open a portal to Prismo's Time Room, The Lich got what he wanted from the Wishmaster and disappeared. Thankfully, the two followed him through the portal, allowing them an opportunity to undo The Lich's wish, with Jake succeeding.
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To quickly give context to those unfamiliar with the original Adventure Time cartoon series, the show's villain, The Lich, had the singular goal of killing all life. To accomplish this feat, he sought out a cosmic being named Prismo to grant him a wish: "The extinction of all life."
After tricking the show's protagonists, Finn and Jake, into helping him open a portal to Prismo's Time Room, The Lich got what he wanted from the Wishmaster and disappeared. Thankfully, the two followed him through the portal, allowing them an opportunity to undo The Lich's wish, with Jake succeeding.
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- 10/7/2023
- by Pierre Chanliau
- The Direct
Wondering whether there will be more seasons or episodes of the Max animated series “Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake”? So is executive producer Adam Muto. “It’s in discussion,” Muto told Variety last week at the Scad Animation Fest in Atlanta. “But the person who greenlit the first season is no longer at Max.”
The future of “Fionna and Cake,” and the “Adventure Time” franchise as a whole, is still in the brainstorming phase, Muto said. “My hope is that this series did well enough that they feel like they can invest in future seasons,” he said. “What shape that takes, if that’s a ‘Fionna & Cake’ Season 2 or it’s more of an anthology kind of approach and we focus on another character, is still kind of up in the air… There’s a running list of what we think could work as a series, what we think could...
The future of “Fionna and Cake,” and the “Adventure Time” franchise as a whole, is still in the brainstorming phase, Muto said. “My hope is that this series did well enough that they feel like they can invest in future seasons,” he said. “What shape that takes, if that’s a ‘Fionna & Cake’ Season 2 or it’s more of an anthology kind of approach and we focus on another character, is still kind of up in the air… There’s a running list of what we think could work as a series, what we think could...
- 10/6/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Whether you're searching for an easy Halloween costume or a simple outfit for a cosplay event, sometimes pulling together a festive ensemble has to happen last minute. We've all been there, and before you start stressing about what to wear, know that there are tons of quick outfits out there for inspiration! Sometimes all you need is to open up your closet and look at the clothes you already have to put together the perfect Halloween ensemble.
If you're into costumes on the geekier side, we've rounded up some great ideas that can be pulled together in no time. You could go for super-easy options like Jessica Jones - this one basically only requires a leather jacket and jeans - or more elaborate and fanciful costumes like Harry Potter and Princess Bubblegum from "Adventure Time." Old-school throwbacks like Scooby-Doo are easily recognizable and simple at the same time, while quirkier...
If you're into costumes on the geekier side, we've rounded up some great ideas that can be pulled together in no time. You could go for super-easy options like Jessica Jones - this one basically only requires a leather jacket and jeans - or more elaborate and fanciful costumes like Harry Potter and Princess Bubblegum from "Adventure Time." Old-school throwbacks like Scooby-Doo are easily recognizable and simple at the same time, while quirkier...
- 10/4/2023
- by Ann-Marie Alcántara
- Popsugar.com
Although Adventure Time ended its main run in 2018, showrunner Adam Muto appears to be at peace with the idea that a reboot will eventually happen down the line.
In July 2020, Muto told IGN about his concerns regarding developing more Adventure Time spin-offs, noting that "it just depends on a lot of things" like story ideas and timing.
For now, a spin-off titled Fionna & Cake is continuing the franchise's legacy, including some of the core characters like an adult version of Finn and Simon Petrikov, formerly known as the Ice King.
Read full article on The Direct.
In July 2020, Muto told IGN about his concerns regarding developing more Adventure Time spin-offs, noting that "it just depends on a lot of things" like story ideas and timing.
For now, a spin-off titled Fionna & Cake is continuing the franchise's legacy, including some of the core characters like an adult version of Finn and Simon Petrikov, formerly known as the Ice King.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 10/1/2023
- by Aeron Mer Eclarinal
- The Direct
With the first season of Max’s Fionna and Cake having just wrapped up, its showrunner discussed the chances of a Season 2.
Fionna and Cake, the second spin-off of Cartoon Network’s fan-favorite show Adventure Time, stars the titular, gender-swapped versions of series mainstays, Jake the Dog and Finn the Human.
The story concerns Fionna, a young woman working dead-end jobs who travels the Multiverse and winds up in the magical Land of Ooo.
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Fionna and Cake, the second spin-off of Cartoon Network’s fan-favorite show Adventure Time, stars the titular, gender-swapped versions of series mainstays, Jake the Dog and Finn the Human.
The story concerns Fionna, a young woman working dead-end jobs who travels the Multiverse and winds up in the magical Land of Ooo.
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- 9/30/2023
- by Jennifer McDonough
- The Direct
Adventure Time: Distant Lands and Fionna and Cake served as extensions of the Adventure Time franchise, and it seems that there will be more spin-offs according to an update straight from its showrunner Adam Muto.
In June 2020, Distant Lands became the first spin-off launched from the Adventure Time world. It was made up of four one-hour-long specials that revolved around Finn and Jake's journey to explore undiscovered areas in the Land of Ooo.
Fast forward to August 2021, Max announced that another spin-off, Fionna & Cake, was in development, focusing on the titular characters first introduced in the main series.
Read full article on The Direct.
In June 2020, Distant Lands became the first spin-off launched from the Adventure Time world. It was made up of four one-hour-long specials that revolved around Finn and Jake's journey to explore undiscovered areas in the Land of Ooo.
Fast forward to August 2021, Max announced that another spin-off, Fionna & Cake, was in development, focusing on the titular characters first introduced in the main series.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 9/25/2023
- by Aeron Mer Eclarinal
- The Direct
Adventure Time showrunner Adam Muto addressed one concern he has about the franchise's latest spin-off Fionna & Cake.
Based in the world of the beloved animated series, Fionna & Cake follows the misadventures of a gender-swapped alternate reality version of series protagonists Finn the Human and Jake the Dog (who are also seemingly set to appear in the spin-off).
The series centers on Fionna Campbell, a 20-something in a dead-end job who dreams of a world of magic that eventually travels through the multiverse to the colorful world of Ooo where the original series largely took place.
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Based in the world of the beloved animated series, Fionna & Cake follows the misadventures of a gender-swapped alternate reality version of series protagonists Finn the Human and Jake the Dog (who are also seemingly set to appear in the spin-off).
The series centers on Fionna Campbell, a 20-something in a dead-end job who dreams of a world of magic that eventually travels through the multiverse to the colorful world of Ooo where the original series largely took place.
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- 9/21/2023
- by Klein Felt
- The Direct
The showrunner for the Adventure Time spin-off, Fionna & Cake, explained the big twist in the fourth episode.
In Adventure Time, Fionna and Cake were the in-universe fanfiction of the Ice King, based on the heroes of Ooo, Finn & Jake. But Adventure Time and Fionna & Cake showrunner Adam Muto wanted to push Fionna and her feline friend to be more than a "girl Finn" and Jake.
To accomplish that, the two had to move beyond being the borderline creepy fanfiction of an old man, so the first thing that had to be changed was their origin in the new HBO Max spin-off.
Read full article on The Direct.
In Adventure Time, Fionna and Cake were the in-universe fanfiction of the Ice King, based on the heroes of Ooo, Finn & Jake. But Adventure Time and Fionna & Cake showrunner Adam Muto wanted to push Fionna and her feline friend to be more than a "girl Finn" and Jake.
To accomplish that, the two had to move beyond being the borderline creepy fanfiction of an old man, so the first thing that had to be changed was their origin in the new HBO Max spin-off.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 9/15/2023
- by Pierre Chanliau
- The Direct
Adventure Time showrunner Adam Muto explained what's unique about Fionna that sets her apart from Finn in the new spin-off series, Fionna & Cake.
Fionna is the gender-swapped version of one of the original Adventure Time protagonists, Finn. The character made her debut in Adventure Time Season 3's ninth installment where it was revealed that she, alongside her cat Cake, was Ice King's creation.
Since then, Fionna appeared in several more episodes of Adventure Time before ultimately starring in her own spin-off show with Cake from Max.
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Fionna is the gender-swapped version of one of the original Adventure Time protagonists, Finn. The character made her debut in Adventure Time Season 3's ninth installment where it was revealed that she, alongside her cat Cake, was Ice King's creation.
Since then, Fionna appeared in several more episodes of Adventure Time before ultimately starring in her own spin-off show with Cake from Max.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 9/11/2023
- by Aeron Mer Eclarinal
- The Direct
Donald Glover surprised fans when he showed up to reprise his role of Marshall Lee in the new Adventure Time spinoff Fionna and Cake.
It makes sense for Glover's character to appear in the spinoff. After all, he first appeared in Episode 9 of Adventure Time's third season, suitably titled "Fionna and Cake", as a gender-swapped version of Marceline.
Oddly enough, when Marshall Lee appeared in Fiona and Cake, he appeared as a simple young adult human who was a friend to Fionna and a local street musician. This is obviously quite the shift from the usual half-demon vampire king that fans are used to seeing.
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It makes sense for Glover's character to appear in the spinoff. After all, he first appeared in Episode 9 of Adventure Time's third season, suitably titled "Fionna and Cake", as a gender-swapped version of Marceline.
Oddly enough, when Marshall Lee appeared in Fiona and Cake, he appeared as a simple young adult human who was a friend to Fionna and a local street musician. This is obviously quite the shift from the usual half-demon vampire king that fans are used to seeing.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 9/8/2023
- by Russ Milheim
- The Direct
Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake debuted on Max last week and some viewers have wondered why they did not hear Kumail Nanjiani (above) return as the voice of Prismo. The character is described as a Wish Master who is the manifestation of an old man's dream.
Madeleine Martin, Roz Ryan, Tom Kenny, Andrew Rannells, Donald Glover, Kayleigh Mckee, and Sean Rohani are featured in the voice cast of the 10-episode season of the Adventure Time spin-off, which follows alternate versions of Finn and Jake on their adventures in the land of Ooo.
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Madeleine Martin, Roz Ryan, Tom Kenny, Andrew Rannells, Donald Glover, Kayleigh Mckee, and Sean Rohani are featured in the voice cast of the 10-episode season of the Adventure Time spin-off, which follows alternate versions of Finn and Jake on their adventures in the land of Ooo.
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- 9/5/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
There is an intricate balance when it comes to animated performances, with animators and voice actors working together to create memorable characters. Remove one of the two elements, and you get a completely different character. Look at Mark Hamill as Joker in "Batman: The Animated Series," Dante Basco as Zuko in "Avatar: The Last Airbender," or Robin Williams as Genie in "Aladdin": These characters work because of the team of animators infusing the characters with life, and because of the unique personality the actors bring to the roles (even if Williams' casting ended up causing a whole lot of problems).
This is to say that fans of "Adventure Time" were disappointed when the spin-off show "Fionna and Cake" released late last month with most of the cast returning to their roles, except one.
Kumail Nanjiani, who voiced a Wish Master named Prismo in "Adventure Time," did not return to voice the character,...
This is to say that fans of "Adventure Time" were disappointed when the spin-off show "Fionna and Cake" released late last month with most of the cast returning to their roles, except one.
Kumail Nanjiani, who voiced a Wish Master named Prismo in "Adventure Time," did not return to voice the character,...
- 9/5/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Kumail Nanjiani will not be returning to the Adventure Time universe in the new spinoff Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake and that’s because he was never informed of the offer to reprise his voice role of Prismo.
The new Max animated series will not have Nanjiani voice Prismo, something that the Eternals actor would have loved to have done again.
“Yeah that’s not me. I would have loved to have voiced Prismo again. He’s one of my absolute favorite characters I’ve ever had the honor of playing. He is very close to my heart,” Nanjiani shared in a since-deleted post on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. “Unfortunately they never asked me to come back and voice him again. I would have done it for free.”
Showrunner Adam Muto replied to the actor denying that the production hadn’t reached out to offer him the Prismo role again.
The new Max animated series will not have Nanjiani voice Prismo, something that the Eternals actor would have loved to have done again.
“Yeah that’s not me. I would have loved to have voiced Prismo again. He’s one of my absolute favorite characters I’ve ever had the honor of playing. He is very close to my heart,” Nanjiani shared in a since-deleted post on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. “Unfortunately they never asked me to come back and voice him again. I would have done it for free.”
Showrunner Adam Muto replied to the actor denying that the production hadn’t reached out to offer him the Prismo role again.
- 9/5/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
You won’t hear Kumail Nanjiani’s voice in Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake, but that’s only because he says he never received the offer. But according to executive producer Adam Muto, multiple offers were, indeed, on the table.
In response to a tweet posted on X stating that Nanjiani would not be returning, the actor said, “Yeah, that’s not me. I would have loved to have voiced Prismo again. He’s one of my absolute favorite characters I’ve ever had the honor of playing. He is very close to my heart. Unfortunately, they never asked me...
In response to a tweet posted on X stating that Nanjiani would not be returning, the actor said, “Yeah, that’s not me. I would have loved to have voiced Prismo again. He’s one of my absolute favorite characters I’ve ever had the honor of playing. He is very close to my heart. Unfortunately, they never asked me...
- 9/4/2023
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Fans weren't happy at the news of Kumail Nanjiani being recast in the newest Adventure Time spin-off, Fionna and Cake, but it appears it wasn't a choice he made willingly.
Before being cast as the Wish Master, Prismo, in 2012, Nanjiani was a relatively unknown comedian. However, he slowly began to garner fame over the years, with his role as Dinesh Chugtai in HBO's Silicon Valley in 2014, in the romantic comedy The Big Sick, and finally a lead in Eternals as Kingo.
The last time Nanjiani voiced the Cosmic Entity was in the video game Adventure Time: Pirates of the Enchiridion in 2018, so while it's been years since he voiced the character, fans were still shocked to learn of his recasting.
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Before being cast as the Wish Master, Prismo, in 2012, Nanjiani was a relatively unknown comedian. However, he slowly began to garner fame over the years, with his role as Dinesh Chugtai in HBO's Silicon Valley in 2014, in the romantic comedy The Big Sick, and finally a lead in Eternals as Kingo.
The last time Nanjiani voiced the Cosmic Entity was in the video game Adventure Time: Pirates of the Enchiridion in 2018, so while it's been years since he voiced the character, fans were still shocked to learn of his recasting.
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- 9/4/2023
- by Pierre Chanliau
- The Direct
Disenchantment is an adult animated fantasy comedy series created by Matt Groening. The Netflix series is set in a crumbling medieval kingdom of Dreamland and it follows the story of young princess Bean (Abbi Jacobson), and her companions. Disenchantment finished its story with its recently released fifth and final season, and many fans are wondering what comes next. So, if you already miss Disenchantment, here are some similar animated shows you could check out next.
Little Demon (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – FX
Synopsis: 13 years after being impregnated by Satan, a reluctant mother, Laura, and her Antichrist daughter, Chrissy, attempt to live an ordinary life in Delaware, but are constantly thwarted by monstrous forces, including Satan, who yearns for custody of his daughter’s soul.
BoJack Horseman (Netflix) Credit – Netflix
Synopsis: BoJack Horseman was created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg. The series is executive produced by Raphael Bob-Waksberg, Steven A. Cohen and Noel Bright.
Little Demon (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – FX
Synopsis: 13 years after being impregnated by Satan, a reluctant mother, Laura, and her Antichrist daughter, Chrissy, attempt to live an ordinary life in Delaware, but are constantly thwarted by monstrous forces, including Satan, who yearns for custody of his daughter’s soul.
BoJack Horseman (Netflix) Credit – Netflix
Synopsis: BoJack Horseman was created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg. The series is executive produced by Raphael Bob-Waksberg, Steven A. Cohen and Noel Bright.
- 9/3/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
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