‘Kyōryū’: ‘Brave’ Director’s Next is a Series About Samurai Dinosaurs!!

Samurai dinosaurs? Yes please! Mark Andrews, the director of Pixar‘s Brave and the co-writer behind Primal and Samurai Jack, and the New Zealand-based animation studio Floating Rock have been greenlit for a wholly unique animated series, Kyōryū. The announcement comes after Floating Rock released a proof of concept last year, which quickly went viral with over 2 million views. You can watch the gorgeous footage … Continue reading ‘Kyōryū’: ‘Brave’ Director’s Next is a Series About Samurai Dinosaurs!!

‘The Last of Us’, ‘Succession,’ and ‘Ted Lasso’ Lead 2023 Emmy Nominations!! Check Out the Full List!!

The 75th Emmy Awards nominations have officially arrived, with the competition now in full swing for some of this year’s best television series across scripted comedy, drama, and unscripted and reality programs. The nominations were officially revealed on July 12, focusing on shows that aired new episodes between June 1, 2022, and May 31, 2023. The ceremony itself is scheduled to take place on Monday, … Continue reading ‘The Last of Us’, ‘Succession,’ and ‘Ted Lasso’ Lead 2023 Emmy Nominations!! Check Out the Full List!!

‘Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal’ Renewed for Season 3!!!

Named the show, “a contagious disease that I don’t ever want to cure,” adding that “every episode flows out like an unstoppable force beyond my control.” The show became notable for the way in which it combined artistry, heartfelt storytelling, and pulse-pounding action. Its first two seasons followed a caveman at the dawn of evolution as he formed an unlikely friendship with an almost extinct … Continue reading ‘Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal’ Renewed for Season 3!!!

Genndy Tartakovsky Sets New Deal with Cartoon Network and Warner Bros. Animation!!

On June 15, news broke of a new deal struck between veteran director Genndy Tartakovsky and Cartoon Network Studios and Warner Bros. Animation. The deal sets up the world-famous director with an exclusive multiyear cross-studio agreement to workshop, create, and produce his own features for the two production sites. Tartakovsky has molded himself into an industry mainstay since the mid-90s with multiple successful cartoon television … Continue reading Genndy Tartakovsky Sets New Deal with Cartoon Network and Warner Bros. Animation!!

Genndy Tartakovsky’s ‘Primal’ Has Been Renewed for Season 2!!

Spear and Fang are back. Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal, one of last year’s very best television series, will be back on October 4. That’s when another five episodes of the blood-soaked series, charting the friendship between a caveman and a dinosaur and their series of pulpy misadventures, begins as part of Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim programming block. And – even better news! – Primal has officially … Continue reading Genndy Tartakovsky’s ‘Primal’ Has Been Renewed for Season 2!!

‘Popeye’: Genndy Tartakovsky’s Adaption Revived by King Features!!

We’ve been writing about Popeye for a long time, though not nearly as long as the almost-100-year-old character has been around, but a long time regardless. We reported back in 2010 that the sailor-man was going CG and 3D in a new feature from Sony Pictures Animation. That’s pretty much been status quo for the last decade, with Genndy Tartakovsky coming aboard to direct in … Continue reading ‘Popeye’: Genndy Tartakovsky’s Adaption Revived by King Features!!

‘The Lion King’ Will Not Compete for Best Animated Feature Oscar!!

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed today the 32 films that have been submitted for consideration in the Best Animated Feature Oscar category, and Disney’s The Lion King is not among them. Since the film hit theaters and dominated the box office earlier this year, debate raged on whether it’s actually a “live-action remake” as it was marketed, or if it’s an … Continue reading ‘The Lion King’ Will Not Compete for Best Animated Feature Oscar!!

‘Primal’ Trailer Sees Nicolas Cage Hunting Exotic Animals!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A big-game hunter for zoos who has booked passage on a Greek shipping freighter with a fresh haul of exotic and deadly animals from the Amazon, including a rare white Jaguar – along with a political assassin being extradited to the U.S in secret. Two days into the journey, the assassin escapes and releases the captive animals, throwing the ship into chaos. Directed … Continue reading ‘Primal’ Trailer Sees Nicolas Cage Hunting Exotic Animals!! Check It Out!!