Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday.
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2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Animated Program Rick and Morty, S7. Adult Swim.
Weekly Commentary: Netflix’s “Entergalactic,” the animated accompaniment to Kid Cudi’s album is competing against long-standing series such as “Bob’s Burgers,” “Rick and Morty” and “The Simpsons.” The streamer pulled off a surprise win last year with “Arcane,...
Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys
2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Animated Program Rick and Morty, S7. Adult Swim.
Weekly Commentary: Netflix’s “Entergalactic,” the animated accompaniment to Kid Cudi’s album is competing against long-standing series such as “Bob’s Burgers,” “Rick and Morty” and “The Simpsons.” The streamer pulled off a surprise win last year with “Arcane,...
- 8/28/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Big Mouth’s spinoff Human Resources is ending after only two seasons. Following the Hormone Monsters from the massively successful Netflix adult animated series Big Mouth, Human Resources adds to the Big Mouth universe with Love Bugs, Logic Rocks, and Ambition Gremlins, to name a few. Big Mouth and Human Resources have surpassed more than one billion hours viewed on Netflix, making it one of the streaming platform’s most popular animated series – making Netflix's decision to cancel even more peculiar.
In April 2023, it was announced that Human Resources' second season would be its last. With Big Mouth’s popularity, this came as a bit of a shock. After all, Big Mouth’s announced eighth season makes it the longest-running adult scripted original series in Netflix history, surpassing Grace & Frankie at seven seasons. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, and Nick Kroll’s Big Mouth will end...
In April 2023, it was announced that Human Resources' second season would be its last. With Big Mouth’s popularity, this came as a bit of a shock. After all, Big Mouth’s announced eighth season makes it the longest-running adult scripted original series in Netflix history, surpassing Grace & Frankie at seven seasons. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, and Nick Kroll’s Big Mouth will end...
- 6/12/2023
- by Michelle Boyar
- ScreenRant
Elvis Presley made a return to the zeitgeist this past year.
On the heels of the Oscar-nominated 2022 drama Elvis, starring Austin Butler, the adult animated series Agent Elvis, featuring a “retro cool” look and the voice of Matthew McConaughey as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, arrived in April on Netflix.
Created by Priscilla Presley and John Eddie, with Eddie and head writer Mike Arnold serving as showrunners, the animated sitcom follows the music icon as he moonlights as a secret agent between performances during the period from 1968 to 1973. “It’s a known fact Elvis wanted to be a secret agent. The whole impetus for the series started from that photo of Elvis going to Richard Nixon and offering his services as an undercover agent,” claims Eddie. “I had always pitched it as Elvis Presley as a secret agent fighting crime, as if directed by Quentin Tarantino.”
Mike Arnold and...
On the heels of the Oscar-nominated 2022 drama Elvis, starring Austin Butler, the adult animated series Agent Elvis, featuring a “retro cool” look and the voice of Matthew McConaughey as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, arrived in April on Netflix.
Created by Priscilla Presley and John Eddie, with Eddie and head writer Mike Arnold serving as showrunners, the animated sitcom follows the music icon as he moonlights as a secret agent between performances during the period from 1968 to 1973. “It’s a known fact Elvis wanted to be a secret agent. The whole impetus for the series started from that photo of Elvis going to Richard Nixon and offering his services as an undercover agent,” claims Eddie. “I had always pitched it as Elvis Presley as a secret agent fighting crime, as if directed by Quentin Tarantino.”
Mike Arnold and...
- 6/5/2023
- by Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Later this week Gorillaz, the cartoon pop band created by Blur stalwart Damon Albarn and “Tank Girl” cartoonist Jamie Hewlett, will release their eighth studio album, “Cracker Island.” The album is already receiving rave reviews (Rolling Stones called it the band’s “most purely pleasurable LP yet”) but, sadly, another Gorillaz project is no more.
Albarn, talking to Belgian publication Humo (via Stereogum), said the Gorillaz movie that was being worked on with Netflix is no longer happening: “The new record came about because Jamie and I were often in Los Angeles. We were working on a Gorillaz feature film, which will never happen.”
When the publication asked if the movie was “permanently suspended,” Albarn confirmed that, yes, it was dead. “That is to say, and without naming names because the whole matter has not yet been settled: the streaming platform for which we were making the film has withdrawn.
Albarn, talking to Belgian publication Humo (via Stereogum), said the Gorillaz movie that was being worked on with Netflix is no longer happening: “The new record came about because Jamie and I were often in Los Angeles. We were working on a Gorillaz feature film, which will never happen.”
When the publication asked if the movie was “permanently suspended,” Albarn confirmed that, yes, it was dead. “That is to say, and without naming names because the whole matter has not yet been settled: the streaming platform for which we were making the film has withdrawn.
- 2/21/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Just when we thought we had finally escaped the continued animation bloodbath across streaming platforms, Netflix quietly grabbed the baton from HBO Max and decided to run a victory lap. Living animated comedy legend Mike Judge is in the midst of a career resurgence, with the return of "Beavis and Butt-Head" and the upcoming Peacock series "Best Buds." Judge has also been in the middle of negotiating a return for his hit series "King of the Hill," and is in the middle of production on a Netflix series "Bad Crimes."
The latter stars comedic delights Lauren Lapkus and Nicole Byer as two FBI agents who travel across the country solving grisly crimes while simultaneously juggling their friendship, career ambitions, and as many men as they can get their hands on. Unfortunately, as was reported by The Wrap Monday, Netflix unceremoniously gave "Bad Crimes" the axe despite the series already being in production.
The latter stars comedic delights Lauren Lapkus and Nicole Byer as two FBI agents who travel across the country solving grisly crimes while simultaneously juggling their friendship, career ambitions, and as many men as they can get their hands on. Unfortunately, as was reported by The Wrap Monday, Netflix unceremoniously gave "Bad Crimes" the axe despite the series already being in production.
- 10/25/2022
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
The Netflix adult animated series “Bad Crimes,” backed by comedy legends Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, has been quietly canceled at the streamer in the middle of production, marking the latest in a string of animated series being unceremoniously scrapped at Netflix (among them: an anticipated adaptation of beloved comic “Bone” and Ava DuVernay’s “Wings of Fire”).
Announced earlier this year, “Bad Crimes” hailed from Nicole Silverberg, a veteran of “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee,” and was set to star Nicole Byer and Lauren Lapkus as a pair of FBI agents who travel across the country solving murders. Judge and Daniels were executive producing with Dustin Davis under their Bandera Entertainment banner. Erica Hayes (Netflix’s “Big Mouth”) was also executive producing alongside Byer and Lapkus.
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Announced earlier this year, “Bad Crimes” hailed from Nicole Silverberg, a veteran of “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee,” and was set to star Nicole Byer and Lauren Lapkus as a pair of FBI agents who travel across the country solving murders. Judge and Daniels were executive producing with Dustin Davis under their Bandera Entertainment banner. Erica Hayes (Netflix’s “Big Mouth”) was also executive producing alongside Byer and Lapkus.
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- 10/24/2022
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
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Netflix has recruited HBO Max’s Billy Wee and Disney’s Maggie Malone while also promoting one internal exec as the streaming giant has expanded its animation ranks in the wake of Mike Moon’s exit.
Wee, who had served as senior vp comedy and animation at the Warner Bros. Discovery-backed HBO Max, will serve as director of adult animation comedy series. Jermaine Turner, who joined Netflix in 2020, has been promoted to director of adult animation action series. Together, Wee and Turner will oversee all adult animated comedy series and action series, respectively. Both will be based in L.A. and report to John Derderian, vp animation series. Together, they will fill the void created by Moon on the TV side.
Additionally, Maggie Malone has joined Netflix as vp animation film. She will report to vp Karen Toliver. The former Disney exec...
Netflix has recruited HBO Max’s Billy Wee and Disney’s Maggie Malone while also promoting one internal exec as the streaming giant has expanded its animation ranks in the wake of Mike Moon’s exit.
Wee, who had served as senior vp comedy and animation at the Warner Bros. Discovery-backed HBO Max, will serve as director of adult animation comedy series. Jermaine Turner, who joined Netflix in 2020, has been promoted to director of adult animation action series. Together, Wee and Turner will oversee all adult animated comedy series and action series, respectively. Both will be based in L.A. and report to John Derderian, vp animation series. Together, they will fill the void created by Moon on the TV side.
Additionally, Maggie Malone has joined Netflix as vp animation film. She will report to vp Karen Toliver. The former Disney exec...
- 10/11/2022
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix has found Mike Moon’s replacement on the adult animation side.
The streamer has hired former HBO Max exec Billy Wee as Director of Adult Animation Comedy Series and promoted Jermaine Turner to Director of Adult Animation Action Series.
Former Disney exec Maggie Malone joins on the film side.
It comes after Moon, who was Director of Adult Animation, left in July.
Both execs will report to John Derderian, VP of Animation Series, and be based out of Los Angeles.
Wee previously served as SVP of Comedy and Animation at HBO Max, which recently made a slew of cuts across animation.
Turner joined Netflix in 2020. Prior to working on animation at Netflix, he held a number of development roles at Disney across animation and live action.
On the film side, Maggie Malone has joined Netflix as VP, Animation Film, reporting to VP Karen Toliver. Malone has worked on films such as Zootopia,...
The streamer has hired former HBO Max exec Billy Wee as Director of Adult Animation Comedy Series and promoted Jermaine Turner to Director of Adult Animation Action Series.
Former Disney exec Maggie Malone joins on the film side.
It comes after Moon, who was Director of Adult Animation, left in July.
Both execs will report to John Derderian, VP of Animation Series, and be based out of Los Angeles.
Wee previously served as SVP of Comedy and Animation at HBO Max, which recently made a slew of cuts across animation.
Turner joined Netflix in 2020. Prior to working on animation at Netflix, he held a number of development roles at Disney across animation and live action.
On the film side, Maggie Malone has joined Netflix as VP, Animation Film, reporting to VP Karen Toliver. Malone has worked on films such as Zootopia,...
- 10/11/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Although they’ve both embraced the medium tenfold, “Entergalactic” creators Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi and Kenya Barris did not originally envision their TV event being animated. “We got convinced by some Netflix execs, Mike Moon, Elizabeth Porter, maybe this is something for animation,” Barris told IndieWire over Zoom. “And we started talking about how we both loved ‘Heavy Metal,’ we loved ‘Bambi’ and ‘Moana,’ and those things live forever. And so when you sometimes bring those together, it could be something amazing.”
What started as an idea for anthology series where, according to Mescudi, “the throughline, the theme through every episode, was love, and every episode would be a different cast, different story,” morphed into one 93-minute animated television special where he and Jessica Williams voice the characters Jabari and Meadow, two NYC-based artists living in the same apartment complex, trying to determine if their in too messy a situation...
What started as an idea for anthology series where, according to Mescudi, “the throughline, the theme through every episode, was love, and every episode would be a different cast, different story,” morphed into one 93-minute animated television special where he and Jessica Williams voice the characters Jabari and Meadow, two NYC-based artists living in the same apartment complex, trying to determine if their in too messy a situation...
- 10/5/2022
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
Our first look at Chris Pratt’s Super Mario has arrived. Kind of.
Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures on Tuesday released the first poster for “Super Mario Bros.,” the highly anticipated (and secretive) new animated adaptation of the beloved video game characters. And the first teaser trailer for the film will arrive on Wednesday, giving us a first look at this thing in action.
The colors are vibrant and we do see some of Pratt’s Mario – or, at least, his backside. Illumination is, of course, the studio behind the “Despicable Me,” “Minions” and “Secret Life of Pets” franchises so many have been curious to see what “Super Mario Bros.” looks like, but the film was made with the explicit involvement of Nintendo, which co-financed the movie alongside Universal Pictures, and the Mario world does not appear to be Minion-ized here.
Pratt voices Mario in something of a controversial choice,...
Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures on Tuesday released the first poster for “Super Mario Bros.,” the highly anticipated (and secretive) new animated adaptation of the beloved video game characters. And the first teaser trailer for the film will arrive on Wednesday, giving us a first look at this thing in action.
The colors are vibrant and we do see some of Pratt’s Mario – or, at least, his backside. Illumination is, of course, the studio behind the “Despicable Me,” “Minions” and “Secret Life of Pets” franchises so many have been curious to see what “Super Mario Bros.” looks like, but the film was made with the explicit involvement of Nintendo, which co-financed the movie alongside Universal Pictures, and the Mario world does not appear to be Minion-ized here.
Pratt voices Mario in something of a controversial choice,...
- 10/4/2022
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi’s “Entergalactic,” the rapper’s sprawling Netflix special that accompanies his eighth studio album of the same name, is proof that the multihyphenate can “do what he wants.”
The otherworldly animated Netflix special is an immersion into a New York City that drips with milky way hues, tactile textures, wavy synths and the adrenaline rush that comes with experiencing ardent young love. A passion project and labor of love from the artist, who invited many of his real-life friends to lend their voices to the show, “Entergalactic” took several years to make, initially conceptualized as a season-long series with six to eight installments and only one animated episode.
“For a while, I had been sitting on this idea of wanting to do an anthology [where] each season would have a certain theme,” Mescudi told TheWrap. “This first season that I was developing in my mind, the theme was love.
The otherworldly animated Netflix special is an immersion into a New York City that drips with milky way hues, tactile textures, wavy synths and the adrenaline rush that comes with experiencing ardent young love. A passion project and labor of love from the artist, who invited many of his real-life friends to lend their voices to the show, “Entergalactic” took several years to make, initially conceptualized as a season-long series with six to eight installments and only one animated episode.
“For a while, I had been sitting on this idea of wanting to do an anthology [where] each season would have a certain theme,” Mescudi told TheWrap. “This first season that I was developing in my mind, the theme was love.
- 9/30/2022
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
Universal Acquires Action-Comedy ‘Regulators’ From Will Smith’s Westbrook Studios Starring Nicky Jam
Universal has acquired the rights to “Regulators,” an action-comedy produced by Will Smith’s Westbrook Studios that will star singer and “Bad Boys for Life” actor Nicky Jam, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.
Will Smith is producing the film on behalf of Westbrook along with Jon Mone, Miguel Melendez and Heather Washington for Westbrook Studios. Jam will also produce the film with Juan Diego Medina and Lorenzo Braun for his music label La Industria, Inc. and Three Six Zero.
“Regulators” is the second Westbrook Studios project that has picked up steam at a major studio in recent weeks after Paramount attached a director to a Smith passion project called “Brilliance,” one that at one point had the “King Richard” actor attached to star.
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Will Smith is producing the film on behalf of Westbrook along with Jon Mone, Miguel Melendez and Heather Washington for Westbrook Studios. Jam will also produce the film with Juan Diego Medina and Lorenzo Braun for his music label La Industria, Inc. and Three Six Zero.
“Regulators” is the second Westbrook Studios project that has picked up steam at a major studio in recent weeks after Paramount attached a director to a Smith passion project called “Brilliance,” one that at one point had the “King Richard” actor attached to star.
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- 9/26/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Illumination is partnering with animation vet Mike Moon to form a new label, Moonlight.
Moonlight will augment Illumination’s existing slate and produce animated films that push beyond the family genre. In addition to his new role as President of Moonlight, Moon will serve as a Senior Creative Advisor to Illumination. Moonlight’s films will be released under Illumination’s exclusive distribution deal with Universal. Moonlight will be based in Illumination’s Santa Monica headquarters. The new label’s films will be made in the Illumination Studios Paris pipeline.
Chris Meledandri, founder and CEO of Illumination, exclaimed “We have an exceptionally talented group of artists, filmmakers and producers at Illumination and believe that there is no better compliment to this team than Mike and the new company we are partnering to build. He has exceptional taste, deep experience and a strong vision for the films we intend to make together.
Moonlight will augment Illumination’s existing slate and produce animated films that push beyond the family genre. In addition to his new role as President of Moonlight, Moon will serve as a Senior Creative Advisor to Illumination. Moonlight’s films will be released under Illumination’s exclusive distribution deal with Universal. Moonlight will be based in Illumination’s Santa Monica headquarters. The new label’s films will be made in the Illumination Studios Paris pipeline.
Chris Meledandri, founder and CEO of Illumination, exclaimed “We have an exceptionally talented group of artists, filmmakers and producers at Illumination and believe that there is no better compliment to this team than Mike and the new company we are partnering to build. He has exceptional taste, deep experience and a strong vision for the films we intend to make together.
- 9/23/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
The animation studio behind “Despicable Me,” Illumination, is launching a new label that will help it expand beyond family films and into more adult animated fare. To lead the new label, they’ve tapped Mike Moon, previously the head of Adult Animation at Netflix.
Moon will serve as the president of the label titled Moonlight, and he will also come aboard as a creative advisor to Illumination. His role will at Moonlight will be to augment Illumination’s existing slate and produce animated films that push beyond the family genre.
Moonlight’s films will be distributed under Illumination’s exclusive distribution partnership with Universal Pictures.
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“We have an exceptionally talented group of artists, filmmakers and producers at Illumination and believe that there is no better compliment to this team than Mike and the new company we are partnering to build,...
Moon will serve as the president of the label titled Moonlight, and he will also come aboard as a creative advisor to Illumination. His role will at Moonlight will be to augment Illumination’s existing slate and produce animated films that push beyond the family genre.
Moonlight’s films will be distributed under Illumination’s exclusive distribution partnership with Universal Pictures.
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- 9/23/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Illumination, the studio behind the “Despicable Me” franchise, has tapped Mike Moon to form a new label, Moonlight. The goal is to broaden the range of films that Illumination makes beyond the kid-friendly fare that’s been its stock in trade.
Moon most recently served as the head of adult animation at Netflix, a post he stepped down from in July to “pursue other opportunities.” His exit came as the streamer, battered by a swooning stock price, was laying off animators and dialing back its ambitions in the space. In addition to his new role as president of Moonlight, the company said that Moon will serve as a senior creative advisor to Illumination. Moonlight’s films will be distributed under Illumination’s distribution partnership with Universal Pictures. Illumination said the goal is for Moonlight to “produce animated films that push beyond the family genre.”
“We have an exceptionally talented group of artists,...
Moon most recently served as the head of adult animation at Netflix, a post he stepped down from in July to “pursue other opportunities.” His exit came as the streamer, battered by a swooning stock price, was laying off animators and dialing back its ambitions in the space. In addition to his new role as president of Moonlight, the company said that Moon will serve as a senior creative advisor to Illumination. Moonlight’s films will be distributed under Illumination’s distribution partnership with Universal Pictures. Illumination said the goal is for Moonlight to “produce animated films that push beyond the family genre.”
“We have an exceptionally talented group of artists,...
- 9/23/2022
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
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Mike Moon, who spent nearly five years overseeing adult animation at Netflix, is headed to Minions studio Illumination Entertainment.
Moon will launch his own label, Moonlight, with the aim of creating projects beyond the family fare Illumination is known for. He will assume the title president of Moonlight, and will serve as senior creative advisor to Illumination, which has a distribution deal with Universal Pictures.
Moon, who left Netflix in July, shepherded overall deals with talent such as Big Mouth and Human Resources team Brutus Pink and worked on projects including Inside Job from Shion Takeuchi and the upcoming Entergalactic, from Kenya Barris and Kid Cudi.
“We have an exceptionally talented group of artists, filmmakers and producers at Illumination and believe that there is no better compliment to this team than Mike and the new company we are partnering to build,” said Illumination CEO and founder Chris Meledandri.
Mike Moon, who spent nearly five years overseeing adult animation at Netflix, is headed to Minions studio Illumination Entertainment.
Moon will launch his own label, Moonlight, with the aim of creating projects beyond the family fare Illumination is known for. He will assume the title president of Moonlight, and will serve as senior creative advisor to Illumination, which has a distribution deal with Universal Pictures.
Moon, who left Netflix in July, shepherded overall deals with talent such as Big Mouth and Human Resources team Brutus Pink and worked on projects including Inside Job from Shion Takeuchi and the upcoming Entergalactic, from Kenya Barris and Kid Cudi.
“We have an exceptionally talented group of artists, filmmakers and producers at Illumination and believe that there is no better compliment to this team than Mike and the new company we are partnering to build,” said Illumination CEO and founder Chris Meledandri.
- 9/23/2022
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Mike Moon, director of adult animation at Netflix, is leaving the company at the end of the month to pursue other opportunities.
Moon joined Netflix close to five years ago and led and built the company’s adult animation team. Animation projects during his tenure included Inside Job from Shion Takeuchi, Human Resources from Brutus Pink, The Midnight Gospel from Pen Ward and Duncan Trussel and upcoming titles including Entergalactic from Kenya Barris and Kid Cudi, Agent King from Priscilla Presley and John Eddie and Exploding Kittens from Mike Judge and Greg Daniels.
While at Netflix, Moon led overall deals with Brutus Pink, the creative team behind Big Mouth, Shion Takeuchi, with animator Alex Hirsch and with production studio Titmouse. He also staffed and helped build Netflix’s animation production facility, Vine Studios.
Before coming to Netflix, Moon worked at Sony Pictures Animation,...
Mike Moon, director of adult animation at Netflix, is leaving the company at the end of the month to pursue other opportunities.
Moon joined Netflix close to five years ago and led and built the company’s adult animation team. Animation projects during his tenure included Inside Job from Shion Takeuchi, Human Resources from Brutus Pink, The Midnight Gospel from Pen Ward and Duncan Trussel and upcoming titles including Entergalactic from Kenya Barris and Kid Cudi, Agent King from Priscilla Presley and John Eddie and Exploding Kittens from Mike Judge and Greg Daniels.
While at Netflix, Moon led overall deals with Brutus Pink, the creative team behind Big Mouth, Shion Takeuchi, with animator Alex Hirsch and with production studio Titmouse. He also staffed and helped build Netflix’s animation production facility, Vine Studios.
Before coming to Netflix, Moon worked at Sony Pictures Animation,...
- 7/25/2022
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix’s director of adult animation, Mike Moon, is departing the streamer at the end of the month after four and a half years to pursue other opportunities.
Netflix had no statement on the matter.
Moon joined Netflix more than four and a half years ago to build and lead Netflix’s Adult Animation team. The animation veteran previously worked across animated Film and Series at Sony Pictures Animation, Disney Television Animation and Cartoon Network.
The exec expanded on the success of such titles as “BoJack Horseman,” “F is for Family” and “Big Mouth,” through offerings like the cult favorite “Inside Job” from Shion Takeuchi, the “Big Mouth” spinoff “Human Resources” from production house Brutus Pink and “The Midnight Gospel” from Pen Ward and Duncan Trussel.
Moon was instrumental in organizing overall deals with “Big Mouth’s” creative team Brutus Pink; Takeuchi; animator, writer and voice actor Alex Hirsch and production studio Titmouse.
Netflix had no statement on the matter.
Moon joined Netflix more than four and a half years ago to build and lead Netflix’s Adult Animation team. The animation veteran previously worked across animated Film and Series at Sony Pictures Animation, Disney Television Animation and Cartoon Network.
The exec expanded on the success of such titles as “BoJack Horseman,” “F is for Family” and “Big Mouth,” through offerings like the cult favorite “Inside Job” from Shion Takeuchi, the “Big Mouth” spinoff “Human Resources” from production house Brutus Pink and “The Midnight Gospel” from Pen Ward and Duncan Trussel.
Moon was instrumental in organizing overall deals with “Big Mouth’s” creative team Brutus Pink; Takeuchi; animator, writer and voice actor Alex Hirsch and production studio Titmouse.
- 7/25/2022
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Mike Moon, Director of Adult Animation, is leaving Netflix at the end of this month to pursue other opportunities.
Moon, an animation veteran who had worked across animated film and series at Sony Pictures Animation, Disney Television Animation, and Cartoon Network, joined Netflix over 4 1/2 years ago to build and lead Netflix’s Adult Animation team.
His departure is not related to the recent changes in Netflix’s family animation unit, which included Melissa Cobb stepping down from the leadership position as VP Animation Film, Karen Toliver’s promotion to replace her and the streamer’s slate being paired down with the release of several high-profile projects.
A search is underway for Moon’s replacement as Netflix remains committed to original adult animated content and Vine Studios, its animated series production facility that Moon also spearheaded.
Netflix Acquires Animation Studio Animal Logic
Moon, who started his career as an artist,...
Moon, an animation veteran who had worked across animated film and series at Sony Pictures Animation, Disney Television Animation, and Cartoon Network, joined Netflix over 4 1/2 years ago to build and lead Netflix’s Adult Animation team.
His departure is not related to the recent changes in Netflix’s family animation unit, which included Melissa Cobb stepping down from the leadership position as VP Animation Film, Karen Toliver’s promotion to replace her and the streamer’s slate being paired down with the release of several high-profile projects.
A search is underway for Moon’s replacement as Netflix remains committed to original adult animated content and Vine Studios, its animated series production facility that Moon also spearheaded.
Netflix Acquires Animation Studio Animal Logic
Moon, who started his career as an artist,...
- 7/25/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix is doubling down on video games.
For the first time, the streaming service will launch a mobile game and TV series from the same franchise, building on the popular Exploding Kittens card game.
Exploding Kittens - The Game, an exclusive version of the beloved mobile game, will launch on Netflix in May, followed by an adult animated comedy series coming in 2023.
The series will star Tom Ellis, Abraham Lim, Lucy Liu, Ally Maki, Mark Proksch and Sasheer Zamata.
"The eternal conflict between Heaven and Hell reaches epic proportions when both God and the Devil are sent to Earth - in the bodies of chunky house cats," reads the logline for the the series.
The series comes from showrunners Shane Kosakowski and Matthew Inman, executive producers Mike Judge, Greg Daniels and Dustin Davis of Bandera Entertainment.
Exploding Kittens - The Game retains the same classic gameplay where players draw cards...
For the first time, the streaming service will launch a mobile game and TV series from the same franchise, building on the popular Exploding Kittens card game.
Exploding Kittens - The Game, an exclusive version of the beloved mobile game, will launch on Netflix in May, followed by an adult animated comedy series coming in 2023.
The series will star Tom Ellis, Abraham Lim, Lucy Liu, Ally Maki, Mark Proksch and Sasheer Zamata.
"The eternal conflict between Heaven and Hell reaches epic proportions when both God and the Devil are sent to Earth - in the bodies of chunky house cats," reads the logline for the the series.
The series comes from showrunners Shane Kosakowski and Matthew Inman, executive producers Mike Judge, Greg Daniels and Dustin Davis of Bandera Entertainment.
Exploding Kittens - The Game retains the same classic gameplay where players draw cards...
- 4/18/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Netflix has ordered an adult animated series based on the card game “Exploding Kittens,” starring “Lucifer” star Tom Ellis and Lucy Liu. A new mobile game adaptation, “Exploding Kittens – The Game,” is being co-developed and will launch via the streamer in May, well ahead of the TV show’s planned 2023 debut.
The show, which is executive produced by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, follows the eternal conflict between Heaven and Hell as it reaches epic proportions when both God and the Devil are sent to Earth – in the bodies of chunky house cats.
Along with Ellis and Liu, “Exploding Kittens” stars Abraham Lim, Ally Maki, Mark Proksch and Sasheer Zamata.
The series comes from showrunners Shane Kosakowski and Matthew Inman, who executive produce alongside Judge, Daniels and Dustin Davis of Bandera Entertainment, Peter Chernin and Jenno Topping for the Chernin Entertainment Group, and creators of the “Exploding Kittens” franchise, Elan Lee...
The show, which is executive produced by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, follows the eternal conflict between Heaven and Hell as it reaches epic proportions when both God and the Devil are sent to Earth – in the bodies of chunky house cats.
Along with Ellis and Liu, “Exploding Kittens” stars Abraham Lim, Ally Maki, Mark Proksch and Sasheer Zamata.
The series comes from showrunners Shane Kosakowski and Matthew Inman, who executive produce alongside Judge, Daniels and Dustin Davis of Bandera Entertainment, Peter Chernin and Jenno Topping for the Chernin Entertainment Group, and creators of the “Exploding Kittens” franchise, Elan Lee...
- 4/18/2022
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has ordered an animated series and a mobile game based on the Exploding Kittens card game – the first time that the streamer will launch a videogame and a series from the same franchise.
Tom Ellis (Lucifer), Abraham Lim (The Boys), Lucy Liu (Elementary), Ally Maki (Wrecked), Mark Proksch (What We Do in the Shadows) and Sasheer Zamata (Woke) are providing the voices for the animated series, which is set to launch next year.
2022 Netflix Pilot & Series Orders
Exploding Kittens follows the eternal conflict between heaven and hell as it reaches epic proportions when both God and the devil are sent to Earth — in the bodies of chunky house cats.
The series comes from Mike Judge and Greg Daniels’ nascent animation company Bandera Entertainment.
The pair will exec produce alongside showrunners Shane Kosakowski and Matthew Inman, Bandera’s Dustin Davis, Peter Chernin and Jenno Topping for the Chernin Entertainment Group and Elan Lee,...
Tom Ellis (Lucifer), Abraham Lim (The Boys), Lucy Liu (Elementary), Ally Maki (Wrecked), Mark Proksch (What We Do in the Shadows) and Sasheer Zamata (Woke) are providing the voices for the animated series, which is set to launch next year.
2022 Netflix Pilot & Series Orders
Exploding Kittens follows the eternal conflict between heaven and hell as it reaches epic proportions when both God and the devil are sent to Earth — in the bodies of chunky house cats.
The series comes from Mike Judge and Greg Daniels’ nascent animation company Bandera Entertainment.
The pair will exec produce alongside showrunners Shane Kosakowski and Matthew Inman, Bandera’s Dustin Davis, Peter Chernin and Jenno Topping for the Chernin Entertainment Group and Elan Lee,...
- 4/18/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix is launching an animated TV series and mobile game based on the quirky hit card game Exploding Kittens, the streaming giant announced on Monday.
Exploding Kittens – The Game, an exclusive version of the existing mobile game, will launch on Netflix in May, and will be followed by an adult comedy series in 2023. The voice cast for the animated series will include Tom Ellis, Abraham Lim, Lucy Liu, Ally Maki, Mark Proksch and Sasheer Zamata.
“The co-development of a game and animated series breaks new ground for Netflix,” said Mike Moon, Netflix head of adult animation, in a statement. “And we couldn’t think of a better game to build a universe around than Exploding Kittens, one of the most inventive, iconic and original games of this century! Netflix is the perfect place to explore this growing franchise and we are so fortunate to be working with this incredible team!
Exploding Kittens – The Game, an exclusive version of the existing mobile game, will launch on Netflix in May, and will be followed by an adult comedy series in 2023. The voice cast for the animated series will include Tom Ellis, Abraham Lim, Lucy Liu, Ally Maki, Mark Proksch and Sasheer Zamata.
“The co-development of a game and animated series breaks new ground for Netflix,” said Mike Moon, Netflix head of adult animation, in a statement. “And we couldn’t think of a better game to build a universe around than Exploding Kittens, one of the most inventive, iconic and original games of this century! Netflix is the perfect place to explore this growing franchise and we are so fortunate to be working with this incredible team!
- 4/18/2022
- by Diane Haithman
- The Wrap
Netflix has ordered the animated comedy series “Bad Crimes” with Nicole Byer and Lauren Lapkus set to voice the lead roles, Variety has learned.
The 10-episode series is described as a dark comedy procedural. It follows Kara (Byer) and Jennie (Lapkus), two FBI agents who travel across the country to solve grisly crimes while juggling their friendship, career ambitions, and as many men as possible.
Nicole Silverberg (“Full Frontal with Samantha Bee”) created the series and also serve as executive producer. Comedy powerhouses Mike Judge and Greg Daniels also executive produce along with Dustin Davis under their newly formed Bandera Entertainment banner. Judge and Daniels co-created “King of the Hill” and are separately known for their work on shows like “Silicon Valley” and “The Office” respectively. Byer and Lapkus executive produce in addition to starring, with Erica Hayes also executive producing.
“Making ‘Bad Crimes’ with Greg and Mike and Bandera,...
The 10-episode series is described as a dark comedy procedural. It follows Kara (Byer) and Jennie (Lapkus), two FBI agents who travel across the country to solve grisly crimes while juggling their friendship, career ambitions, and as many men as possible.
Nicole Silverberg (“Full Frontal with Samantha Bee”) created the series and also serve as executive producer. Comedy powerhouses Mike Judge and Greg Daniels also executive produce along with Dustin Davis under their newly formed Bandera Entertainment banner. Judge and Daniels co-created “King of the Hill” and are separately known for their work on shows like “Silicon Valley” and “The Office” respectively. Byer and Lapkus executive produce in addition to starring, with Erica Hayes also executive producing.
“Making ‘Bad Crimes’ with Greg and Mike and Bandera,...
- 1/18/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
The 2021 Annecy Intl. Animation Film Festival officially opens this Monday evening to a sense of palpable excitement. On-site attendance will not reach the 5,000 delegate cap. “But our goal this year was not to break records, simply to welcome people,” says Mickael Marin, CEO of Annecy organizer Citia. “Our duty is to celebrate animation creators on the big screen when we can.” Thousands of delegates, largely from Europe, will gather at Annecy.
For many French and European professionals, Annecy will be the first on-site market they attend in over 15 months, so hugely awaited, notes UniFrance’s Deputy Director Axel Scoffier.
Animation Booms
This year’s Annecy Festival, the world’s most important animation event, catches the industry in dramatic sea change. One pivot: New studio streamers are driving a massive increased demand for animation. The business is booming like never before. From the past year, Nickelodeon has hired nearly 700 people to...
For many French and European professionals, Annecy will be the first on-site market they attend in over 15 months, so hugely awaited, notes UniFrance’s Deputy Director Axel Scoffier.
Animation Booms
This year’s Annecy Festival, the world’s most important animation event, catches the industry in dramatic sea change. One pivot: New studio streamers are driving a massive increased demand for animation. The business is booming like never before. From the past year, Nickelodeon has hired nearly 700 people to...
- 6/14/2021
- by John Hopewell and Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Netflix has signed an overall deal with animators, writers and producers Roger Black and Waco O’Guin, the creators and executive producers of the streamer’s series Paradise Pd.
Under the multi-year pact, Black and O’Guin will continue to run Paradise Pd as well as create and produce new animated content exclusively for Netflix, starting with Farzar.
Netflix has given a 10-episode order to the animated series, created by the duo who will serve as writers, executive producers and co-showrunners.
“We couldn’t be happier that Netflix finally ‘put a ring on it,’” Black and O’Guin said. “It’s an awesome network full of nice people and a great place to work! Now we can finally get those matching cherry red Pt Cruisers we’ve had our eyes on.”
2020-21 Netflix Pilots & Series Orders
Farzar is an outrageous sci-fi comedy that follows Prince Fichael and his crew as...
Under the multi-year pact, Black and O’Guin will continue to run Paradise Pd as well as create and produce new animated content exclusively for Netflix, starting with Farzar.
Netflix has given a 10-episode order to the animated series, created by the duo who will serve as writers, executive producers and co-showrunners.
“We couldn’t be happier that Netflix finally ‘put a ring on it,’” Black and O’Guin said. “It’s an awesome network full of nice people and a great place to work! Now we can finally get those matching cherry red Pt Cruisers we’ve had our eyes on.”
2020-21 Netflix Pilots & Series Orders
Farzar is an outrageous sci-fi comedy that follows Prince Fichael and his crew as...
- 1/29/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has given a series order to an animated version of Norman Lear’s groundbreaking TV sitcom Good Times. The project hails from Lear and his Act III Productions, NBA star Steph Curry and his Unanimous Media, Seth MacFarlane and his Fuzzy Door, and Sony Pictures TV.
Based on his iconic ’70s series, Good Times is Lear’s first animated series. It comes on the heels of the recent animated episode of One Day At a Time, Pop TV’s reboot of another Lear classic.
Good Times follows the Evans family as they navigate today’s world and contemporary social issues. Just as the original did years ago, Good Times strives to remind us that with the love of our family, we can keep our heads above water.
Carl Jones serves as creator, showrunner, and executive producer. Lear and Brent Miller executive produce for Act III Productions, Stephen Curry, Erick Peyton...
Based on his iconic ’70s series, Good Times is Lear’s first animated series. It comes on the heels of the recent animated episode of One Day At a Time, Pop TV’s reboot of another Lear classic.
Good Times follows the Evans family as they navigate today’s world and contemporary social issues. Just as the original did years ago, Good Times strives to remind us that with the love of our family, we can keep our heads above water.
Carl Jones serves as creator, showrunner, and executive producer. Lear and Brent Miller executive produce for Act III Productions, Stephen Curry, Erick Peyton...
- 9/14/2020
- by Denise Petski and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has ordered a new animated comedy series from “Norsemen” creators Jon Iver Helgaker and Jonas Torgersen, the creatives’ first foray into the cartoon arts at a time when adult-focused animation is booming and live-action production has slowed or stopped in many territories.
“Captain Fall” will track titular Jonathan Fall, a wet-behind-the-ears yet good-hearted sea captain who unwittingly finds himself at the helm of a smuggling ship. Details about animation style, casting, direction and production have yet to be announced.
Netflix has ordered 20 episodes of the show to be released in two parts. Helgaker and Torgersen will serve as creators, showrunners and executive producers for the series, with animation vet and Netflix producer Joel Trussell (“Electric City”) joining them as executive producer.
“Jon Iver and Jonas created a hilarious story in ‘Norsemen’ that connected with audiences all around the world. We can’t wait for fans to see their absurd...
“Captain Fall” will track titular Jonathan Fall, a wet-behind-the-ears yet good-hearted sea captain who unwittingly finds himself at the helm of a smuggling ship. Details about animation style, casting, direction and production have yet to be announced.
Netflix has ordered 20 episodes of the show to be released in two parts. Helgaker and Torgersen will serve as creators, showrunners and executive producers for the series, with animation vet and Netflix producer Joel Trussell (“Electric City”) joining them as executive producer.
“Jon Iver and Jonas created a hilarious story in ‘Norsemen’ that connected with audiences all around the world. We can’t wait for fans to see their absurd...
- 7/29/2020
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
When “The Simpsons” premiered in 1989, it was an outlier. Animated shows in primetime were by no means unprecedented — “The Flintstones” broke that barrier in the ’60s — but never before had an animated series aimed at adults resonated so powerfully or had as significant an impact on a network as “The Simpsons” did for Fox. Three decades later, though, such series are having their moment in a big way.
Mike Moon, head of adult animation at Netflix, began his career as an artist on “The Simpsons.” What he’s seen in the years since has been a blossoming of adult animation on U.S. television.
“Adult animation [over] the last 25 years has been a really incredible story,” says Moon, who charts the format’s growth through shows such as “The Simpsons,” Comedy Central’s “South Park,” Fox’s “Family Guy” and Netflix’s “BoJack Horseman,” to a recent crop of new shows.
Mike Moon, head of adult animation at Netflix, began his career as an artist on “The Simpsons.” What he’s seen in the years since has been a blossoming of adult animation on U.S. television.
“Adult animation [over] the last 25 years has been a really incredible story,” says Moon, who charts the format’s growth through shows such as “The Simpsons,” Comedy Central’s “South Park,” Fox’s “Family Guy” and Netflix’s “BoJack Horseman,” to a recent crop of new shows.
- 7/9/2020
- by Daniel Holloway
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has appointed Bruce Daitch as vice president of animation, Variety has learned. Daitch is an industry veteran, having previously served as both chief operating officer and chief financial officer of Dreamworks Animation, the maker of “Shrek” and “Kung Fu Panda.”
In his new role, Daitch will oversee production strategy and operations for Netflix’s global animation efforts. His appointment comes as Netflix has bet heavily on the kids and family space, partnering with top talent such as Jorge R. Gutiérrez (“Book of Life”), Glen Keane (“The Little Mermaid”), and Nora Twomey (“The Secret of Kells”) on upcoming films and series. That push comes as Disney has entered the streaming fray, offering up its own family-friendly streaming service with Disney Plus.
Daitch will report to Vice President of Physical Production Ty Warren and will work closely with the content and production teams in original animation and original series animation to...
In his new role, Daitch will oversee production strategy and operations for Netflix’s global animation efforts. His appointment comes as Netflix has bet heavily on the kids and family space, partnering with top talent such as Jorge R. Gutiérrez (“Book of Life”), Glen Keane (“The Little Mermaid”), and Nora Twomey (“The Secret of Kells”) on upcoming films and series. That push comes as Disney has entered the streaming fray, offering up its own family-friendly streaming service with Disney Plus.
Daitch will report to Vice President of Physical Production Ty Warren and will work closely with the content and production teams in original animation and original series animation to...
- 5/4/2020
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
April will bring us a brand-new psychedelic animated series from Pendleton Ward and Duncan Trussell. From what we’ve seen of it so far, the new Netflix project, called The Midnight Gospel, is going to make Ward’s acclaimed series Adventure Time look like a very sober walk in the part in comparison!
The series has been in the works for a while, as Trussell explains:
“Years ago I got an email from Pendleton Ward, the creator of Adventure Time, telling me he enjoyed my podcast The Duncan Trussell Family Hour. We soon became friends and Pendleton eventually came to me with an idea of how to do an animated version of my podcast. He said: ‘It’s like we replace the dialogue of Indiana Jones with podcast conversations.’
“This was the beginning of The Midnight Gospel, a show about Clancy, a slacker ‘spacecaster’ who lives in another dimension called The Chromatic Ribbon.
The series has been in the works for a while, as Trussell explains:
“Years ago I got an email from Pendleton Ward, the creator of Adventure Time, telling me he enjoyed my podcast The Duncan Trussell Family Hour. We soon became friends and Pendleton eventually came to me with an idea of how to do an animated version of my podcast. He said: ‘It’s like we replace the dialogue of Indiana Jones with podcast conversations.’
“This was the beginning of The Midnight Gospel, a show about Clancy, a slacker ‘spacecaster’ who lives in another dimension called The Chromatic Ribbon.
- 4/7/2020
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Netflix has signed an overall deal with Titmouse, the Emmy-winning animation studio behind the Nick Kroll-co-created adult comedy series “Big Mouth.”
The multi-year production commitment overall deal includes a first-look option for Netflix on any adult animated series developed and created at the studio.
In addition to “Big Mouth,” Titmouse and Netflix also collaborated on the upcoming “The Midnight Gospel” series from Pendleton Ward and Duncan Trussell.
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“Titmouse has been at the forefront of the evolving animation industry and is the creative force behind an impressive variety of projects, including our very own ‘Big Mouth’ and ‘The Midnight Gospel,'” Mike Moon, head of adult animation for Netflix, said. “We’re thrilled to expand our collaboration with Chris, Shannon, and the entire team at Titmouse as we continue...
The multi-year production commitment overall deal includes a first-look option for Netflix on any adult animated series developed and created at the studio.
In addition to “Big Mouth,” Titmouse and Netflix also collaborated on the upcoming “The Midnight Gospel” series from Pendleton Ward and Duncan Trussell.
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“Titmouse has been at the forefront of the evolving animation industry and is the creative force behind an impressive variety of projects, including our very own ‘Big Mouth’ and ‘The Midnight Gospel,'” Mike Moon, head of adult animation for Netflix, said. “We’re thrilled to expand our collaboration with Chris, Shannon, and the entire team at Titmouse as we continue...
- 1/27/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Netflix is looking to up its adult animation game.
The streamer has signed a multi-year production commitment overall deal with Titmouse studio, the animation house behind “Big Mouth.” Under the deal, Netflix will have a first look at shows that Titmouse develops.
“When Netflix asked if we wanted to go steady, we were thrilled. When we asked if it could be an open relationship, they said, ‘Yeah, of course. It’s the 21st century, kid. That’s the only way we’ll have it.’ Now we are friends with benefits and I couldn’t be more stoked,” said Titmouse president and founder Chris Prynoski. “This new and exciting relationship will help quench our relentless thirst for producing animated cartoons. Excuse me, I’m gonna go carve Nf+Tm on a tree now.”
The two companies have partnered on several adults animated series to date, including the aforementioned Nick Kroll co-created...
The streamer has signed a multi-year production commitment overall deal with Titmouse studio, the animation house behind “Big Mouth.” Under the deal, Netflix will have a first look at shows that Titmouse develops.
“When Netflix asked if we wanted to go steady, we were thrilled. When we asked if it could be an open relationship, they said, ‘Yeah, of course. It’s the 21st century, kid. That’s the only way we’ll have it.’ Now we are friends with benefits and I couldn’t be more stoked,” said Titmouse president and founder Chris Prynoski. “This new and exciting relationship will help quench our relentless thirst for producing animated cartoons. Excuse me, I’m gonna go carve Nf+Tm on a tree now.”
The two companies have partnered on several adults animated series to date, including the aforementioned Nick Kroll co-created...
- 1/27/2020
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix is expanding its relationship with animation studio Titmouse, signing a multi-year overall deal to produce multiple original adult animated series. Under the pact, Netflix will also have a first look at adult animated series developed and created at Titmouse.
The two companies have previously partnered on several adult animated series, including critically-acclaimed and Emmy nominated Big Mouth from Brutus Pink and upcoming series The Midnight Gospel from Pendleton Ward and Duncan Trussell.
“When Netflix asked if we wanted to go steady, we were thrilled. When we asked if it could be an open relationship, they said, ‘Yeah, of course. It’s the 21st century, kid. That’s the only way we’ll have it.’ Now we are friends with benefits and I couldn’t be more stoked,” said Chris Prynoski, Titmouse president and founder. “This new and exciting relationship will help quench our relentless thirst for producing animated cartoons.
The two companies have previously partnered on several adult animated series, including critically-acclaimed and Emmy nominated Big Mouth from Brutus Pink and upcoming series The Midnight Gospel from Pendleton Ward and Duncan Trussell.
“When Netflix asked if we wanted to go steady, we were thrilled. When we asked if it could be an open relationship, they said, ‘Yeah, of course. It’s the 21st century, kid. That’s the only way we’ll have it.’ Now we are friends with benefits and I couldn’t be more stoked,” said Chris Prynoski, Titmouse president and founder. “This new and exciting relationship will help quench our relentless thirst for producing animated cartoons.
- 1/27/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
In this week’s International TV Newswire, Variety recaps Discovery U.K.’s best-ever year, a new Netflix stop motion series from Nexus Studios, Annecy’s growth, Dcd’s pre-sales and Natpe lineup and another plaudit for “Friends” creators David Crane and Marta Kauffman.
2019 Marks Biggest Year Yet for Discovery U.K.
Discovery U.K. enjoyed a banner year in 2019, with total audience growth of 7%, outpacing the TV market at large which declined by 4%. Other benchmarks achieved by the network include male viewership of Quest rising by 13%, the creation of a new Food Network channel, and a 46% growth in women viewers. In digital, Discovery’s portfolio hit 1.9 billion views on YouTube. The company’s portfolio increased by an average share of 4.2% (A16+), an 11% increase over 12 months. Additionally, Discovery hosted its largest-ever one-day share of 5.4% on Aug. 12. The network’s pay TV channels also boasted record numbers of VOD requests, surpassing 60m,...
2019 Marks Biggest Year Yet for Discovery U.K.
Discovery U.K. enjoyed a banner year in 2019, with total audience growth of 7%, outpacing the TV market at large which declined by 4%. Other benchmarks achieved by the network include male viewership of Quest rising by 13%, the creation of a new Food Network channel, and a 46% growth in women viewers. In digital, Discovery’s portfolio hit 1.9 billion views on YouTube. The company’s portfolio increased by an average share of 4.2% (A16+), an 11% increase over 12 months. Additionally, Discovery hosted its largest-ever one-day share of 5.4% on Aug. 12. The network’s pay TV channels also boasted record numbers of VOD requests, surpassing 60m,...
- 1/17/2020
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Netflix is heading into eccentric dark animated comedy The House after teaming with animation firm Nexus Studios and a slew of leading stop frame animation directors.
The Svod service has ordered The House, which will be produced at Nexus Studios’ London unit. Nexus, which also has a studio in La, is behind Academy Award-nominated short This Way Up, the story of two undertakers trying to deliver a body to a graveyard from Alan Smith and Adam Foulkes, and Emmy-nominated Back to The Moon.
The project centers on a house and the surreal tales of three generations of families who made it their home.
Belgian creators Emma de Swaef and Marc James Roels, whose recent film This Magnificent Cake! was an official selection at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight, will direct one chapter; Swedish director and animator Niki Lindroth von Bahr, whose short film received top prizes at Annecy and the Toronto International Film Festival,...
The Svod service has ordered The House, which will be produced at Nexus Studios’ London unit. Nexus, which also has a studio in La, is behind Academy Award-nominated short This Way Up, the story of two undertakers trying to deliver a body to a graveyard from Alan Smith and Adam Foulkes, and Emmy-nominated Back to The Moon.
The project centers on a house and the surreal tales of three generations of families who made it their home.
Belgian creators Emma de Swaef and Marc James Roels, whose recent film This Magnificent Cake! was an official selection at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight, will direct one chapter; Swedish director and animator Niki Lindroth von Bahr, whose short film received top prizes at Annecy and the Toronto International Film Festival,...
- 1/15/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix must be enjoying the success of Nick Kroll’s animated series Big Mouth because they recently renewed it for three more seasons! That will take the series all the way through Season 6! This is sure to make fans of the series very happy.
If you haven’t watched the show, it’s inspired by Kroll and Andrew Goldberg’s childhood. It centers on a group of friends and their hormone monsters as they navigate adolescence, human sexuality, and coming of age. Mike Moon, head of adult animation for Netflix, talked about the series, saying:
“Big Mouth brilliantly captures the most awkward phase in a person’s life, puberty, in a hilarious yet heartwarming way. We couldn’t be more excited to continue our relationship with Brutus Pink and bring more stories, more humor, and more hormones to Netflix members around the world.”
Creators Kroll, Goldberg, Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett...
If you haven’t watched the show, it’s inspired by Kroll and Andrew Goldberg’s childhood. It centers on a group of friends and their hormone monsters as they navigate adolescence, human sexuality, and coming of age. Mike Moon, head of adult animation for Netflix, talked about the series, saying:
“Big Mouth brilliantly captures the most awkward phase in a person’s life, puberty, in a hilarious yet heartwarming way. We couldn’t be more excited to continue our relationship with Brutus Pink and bring more stories, more humor, and more hormones to Netflix members around the world.”
Creators Kroll, Goldberg, Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett...
- 7/29/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Here is a wrap up of all the news you need to know from Friday, July 26, 2019.
Netflix is keeping Big Mouth around ... for at least three more seasons!
The streamer has handed out a renewal for seasons four, five, and six of the Emmy Award-nominated series.
Such renewals are a big deal for Netflix, given that most shows have failed to pass three seasons.
“Big Mouth brilliantly captures the most awkward phase in a person’s life, puberty, in a hilarious yet heartwarming way,” Mike Moon, head of adult animation for Netflix, said in a statement.
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“We couldn’t be more excited to continue our relationship with Brutus Pink and bring more stories, more humor, and more hormones to Netflix members around the world.”
"Netflix has given us the best creative experience imaginable, and we've been able to build an amazing community of talented writers,...
Netflix is keeping Big Mouth around ... for at least three more seasons!
The streamer has handed out a renewal for seasons four, five, and six of the Emmy Award-nominated series.
Such renewals are a big deal for Netflix, given that most shows have failed to pass three seasons.
“Big Mouth brilliantly captures the most awkward phase in a person’s life, puberty, in a hilarious yet heartwarming way,” Mike Moon, head of adult animation for Netflix, said in a statement.
Related: Lucifer: Netflix Orders More Episodes
“We couldn’t be more excited to continue our relationship with Brutus Pink and bring more stories, more humor, and more hormones to Netflix members around the world.”
"Netflix has given us the best creative experience imaginable, and we've been able to build an amazing community of talented writers,...
- 7/26/2019
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Chris Longo Jul 26, 2019
Netflix's raunchy animated comedy Big Mouth is now locked in for three more seasons of pre-teen hijinks.
Netflix has been going through changes lately. The streamer continues to tighten the leash on underperforming series; the highly praised animated comedy Tuca and Bertie was recently canceled after just one season. For the foreseeable future though, Netflix wants to grow with its raunchy pre-teen animated series Big Mouth. A third season of the comedy was already confirmed. In a new deal, Netflix picked up three additional seasons of Big Mouth for seasons 4, 5, and 6.
Netflix also agreed to a multi-year deal with Brutus Pink, a new animation production company formed by the Big Mouth creative team, which includes Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett. Over the course of that deal, Brutus Pink will produce animated series and films for Netflix.
“Big Mouth brilliantly captures the most...
Netflix's raunchy animated comedy Big Mouth is now locked in for three more seasons of pre-teen hijinks.
Netflix has been going through changes lately. The streamer continues to tighten the leash on underperforming series; the highly praised animated comedy Tuca and Bertie was recently canceled after just one season. For the foreseeable future though, Netflix wants to grow with its raunchy pre-teen animated series Big Mouth. A third season of the comedy was already confirmed. In a new deal, Netflix picked up three additional seasons of Big Mouth for seasons 4, 5, and 6.
Netflix also agreed to a multi-year deal with Brutus Pink, a new animation production company formed by the Big Mouth creative team, which includes Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett. Over the course of that deal, Brutus Pink will produce animated series and films for Netflix.
“Big Mouth brilliantly captures the most...
- 7/26/2019
- Den of Geek
Netflix just gave a Hormone Monster-sized renewal to Big Mouth, ordering three additional seasons (four, five and six) of the Emmy Award-nominated animated series. The show was already renewed for a third season, which arrives this fall.
The announcement was made Friday, along with the news that Brutus Pink — Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett’s animation production company — has signed a multi-year deal with Netflix to produce additional animated shows and movies.
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The announcement was made Friday, along with the news that Brutus Pink — Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett’s animation production company — has signed a multi-year deal with Netflix to produce additional animated shows and movies.
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- 7/26/2019
- TVLine.com
Netflix has ordered three more seasons of the animated comedy “Big Mouth,” bringing the series through Season 6 at the streaming service.
Series creators Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett have also signed an overall deal with Netflix, through their newly formed Brutus Pink production company, which will develop and produce new animated projects for the service.
“Big Mouth,” which is set to return this fall for its previously announced third season, stars Kroll, John Mulaney and Jessi Klein as a group of friends navigating puberty under the guidance of personified “hormone monsters.” Jenny Slate, Maya Rudolph and Fred Armisen also lend their voices to the series.
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“‘Big Mouth’ brilliantly captures the most awkward phase in a person’s life, puberty, in a hilarious yet heartwarming way,” Mike Moon, head of adult animation for Netflix, said in a statement.
Series creators Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett have also signed an overall deal with Netflix, through their newly formed Brutus Pink production company, which will develop and produce new animated projects for the service.
“Big Mouth,” which is set to return this fall for its previously announced third season, stars Kroll, John Mulaney and Jessi Klein as a group of friends navigating puberty under the guidance of personified “hormone monsters.” Jenny Slate, Maya Rudolph and Fred Armisen also lend their voices to the series.
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“‘Big Mouth’ brilliantly captures the most awkward phase in a person’s life, puberty, in a hilarious yet heartwarming way,” Mike Moon, head of adult animation for Netflix, said in a statement.
- 7/26/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Netflix has picked up animated comedy “Big Mouth” for Seasons 4, 5, and 6, Variety has confirmed.
The renewal is part of a new multi-year deal the streamer has signed with newly-formed animation company Brutus Pink. The company is comprised of Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett, the team behind the series. Under the deal, Brutus Pink will produce animated series and films for Netflix.
“Netflix has given us the best creative experience imaginable, and we’ve been able to build an amazing community of talented writers, actors, producers and artists,” said Kroll, Goldberg, Levin, and Flackett in a joint statement. “We’re thrilled to be continuing with everyone for years to come.”
“Big Mouth” is inspired by Kroll and Goldberg’s childhood. It follows a group of friends and their hormone monsters as they navigate adolescence, human sexuality, and coming of age. Season 3 is set to debut on Netflix this fall.
The renewal is part of a new multi-year deal the streamer has signed with newly-formed animation company Brutus Pink. The company is comprised of Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett, the team behind the series. Under the deal, Brutus Pink will produce animated series and films for Netflix.
“Netflix has given us the best creative experience imaginable, and we’ve been able to build an amazing community of talented writers, actors, producers and artists,” said Kroll, Goldberg, Levin, and Flackett in a joint statement. “We’re thrilled to be continuing with everyone for years to come.”
“Big Mouth” is inspired by Kroll and Goldberg’s childhood. It follows a group of friends and their hormone monsters as they navigate adolescence, human sexuality, and coming of age. Season 3 is set to debut on Netflix this fall.
- 7/26/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: In Netflix’s biggest renewal to date, the streaming network has picked up three additional seasons — 4, 5 and 6 –of its adult animated series Big Mouth. The massive renewal is part of a deal Netflix has signed with Brutus Pink, the newly formed animation production company of the creative team behind Big Mouth — Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett.
Under the multi-year pact, Kroll, Goldberg, Levin and Flackett will continue to work on Big Mouth, which could go beyond Season 6, as well as create new animated films and TV series through Brutus Pink that are “adult, funny and emotional.”
The three-season renewal for Big Mouth comes ahead of the series’ Season 3 debut on Netflix this fall and on the heels of the show landing a nomination in the top animation Primetime Emmys category, Outstanding Animated Program. It was the youngest series among the nominees by a mile.
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Under the multi-year pact, Kroll, Goldberg, Levin and Flackett will continue to work on Big Mouth, which could go beyond Season 6, as well as create new animated films and TV series through Brutus Pink that are “adult, funny and emotional.”
The three-season renewal for Big Mouth comes ahead of the series’ Season 3 debut on Netflix this fall and on the heels of the show landing a nomination in the top animation Primetime Emmys category, Outstanding Animated Program. It was the youngest series among the nominees by a mile.
The...
- 7/26/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has ordered Inside Job, an adult animated comedy series from Shion Takeuchi (Gravity Falls), the first project under her overall deal with the internet television network.
Inside Job is a workplace comedy set in the shadow government, where every conspiracy theory — from the Illuminati to Reptoids — is true, and one woman struggles to keep the chaos under wraps.
The 20-episode series will be produced at Netflix Animation in Hollywood.
Takeuchi will executive produce and serve as showrunner. Fellow Gravity Falls alum Alex Hirsch will co-executive produce.
“Shion represents the next generation of animation creators at Netflix and we are truly honored to be working with her on Inside Job. We can’t wait for adult animation fans around the world to fall in love with her singular brand of comedy and characters,” said Mike Moon, who leads the adult animation division at Netflix.
“I’m beyond excited for the...
Inside Job is a workplace comedy set in the shadow government, where every conspiracy theory — from the Illuminati to Reptoids — is true, and one woman struggles to keep the chaos under wraps.
The 20-episode series will be produced at Netflix Animation in Hollywood.
Takeuchi will executive produce and serve as showrunner. Fellow Gravity Falls alum Alex Hirsch will co-executive produce.
“Shion represents the next generation of animation creators at Netflix and we are truly honored to be working with her on Inside Job. We can’t wait for adult animation fans around the world to fall in love with her singular brand of comedy and characters,” said Mike Moon, who leads the adult animation division at Netflix.
“I’m beyond excited for the...
- 4/23/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix is set to add another adult animated show to its burgeoning slate, Variety as confirmed.
The streamer has put out a series order of “Inside Job” from “Gravity Falls” and “Disenchantment” writer Shion Takeuchi. The show will be the first series Takeuchi produces under her recently-signed overall deal with Netflix.
The 20-episode adult animated series will be produced at Netflix Animation and is described as a workplace comedy set in the shadow government, where every conspiracy theory — from the Illuminati to Reptoids — is true, and one woman struggles to keep the chaos under wraps.
“Gravity Falls” creator Alex Hirsch will co-executive produce the show.
“I’m beyond excited for the opportunity Netflix has given me to finally expose the inner workings of the deep state. To celebrate, I just ordered a fresh ball of red yarn for our conspiracy board,” said Takeuchi.
Takeuchi was previously recruited by Pixar to work in the Story Department,...
The streamer has put out a series order of “Inside Job” from “Gravity Falls” and “Disenchantment” writer Shion Takeuchi. The show will be the first series Takeuchi produces under her recently-signed overall deal with Netflix.
The 20-episode adult animated series will be produced at Netflix Animation and is described as a workplace comedy set in the shadow government, where every conspiracy theory — from the Illuminati to Reptoids — is true, and one woman struggles to keep the chaos under wraps.
“Gravity Falls” creator Alex Hirsch will co-executive produce the show.
“I’m beyond excited for the opportunity Netflix has given me to finally expose the inner workings of the deep state. To celebrate, I just ordered a fresh ball of red yarn for our conspiracy board,” said Takeuchi.
Takeuchi was previously recruited by Pixar to work in the Story Department,...
- 4/23/2019
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has ordered an adult animated series, “Inside Job,” from Shion Takeuchi and “Gravity Falls” creator Alex Hirsch, who is a co-executive producer.
Per Netflix, “Inside Job” is a workplace comedy set in the shadow government, where every conspiracy theory — from the Illuminati to Reptoids — is true, and one woman struggles to keep the chaos under wraps.
Takeuchi, who has an overall deal with Netflix, will serve as showrunner. Takeuchi served as a writer on “Gravity Falls,” where she worked with Hirsch.
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“Shion represents the next generation of animation creators at Netflix and we are truly honored to be working with her on ‘Inside Job.‘ We can’t wait for adult animation fans around the world to fall in love with her singular brand of comedy and characters,” said Mike Moon, who leads the adult animation division at Netflix.
Per Netflix, “Inside Job” is a workplace comedy set in the shadow government, where every conspiracy theory — from the Illuminati to Reptoids — is true, and one woman struggles to keep the chaos under wraps.
Takeuchi, who has an overall deal with Netflix, will serve as showrunner. Takeuchi served as a writer on “Gravity Falls,” where she worked with Hirsch.
Also Read: Netflix CEO Reed Hastings' Pay Rises 48% in 2018 to $36.1 Million
“Shion represents the next generation of animation creators at Netflix and we are truly honored to be working with her on ‘Inside Job.‘ We can’t wait for adult animation fans around the world to fall in love with her singular brand of comedy and characters,” said Mike Moon, who leads the adult animation division at Netflix.
- 4/23/2019
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
The first trailer for Scott Frazelle's upcoming practical FX horror feature Moggy Creatures has debuted.
Genre faves Michael Moon (Day of the Dead 2 : Contagium) and Sadie Katz (Blood Feast) play Michael and Anna, a troubled couple who take in a stray cat hoping to rebuild their marriage, only to have the pregnant animal spawn evil monsters.
Watch for more when the film launches a crowdfunding campaign imminently.
Recommended Release: Millennium Bug
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Genre faves Michael Moon (Day of the Dead 2 : Contagium) and Sadie Katz (Blood Feast) play Michael and Anna, a troubled couple who take in a stray cat hoping to rebuild their marriage, only to have the pregnant animal spawn evil monsters.
Watch for more when the film launches a crowdfunding campaign imminently.
Recommended Release: Millennium Bug
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- 11/1/2016
- QuietEarth.us
The first trailer for Scott Frazelle’s upcoming practical FX horror feature Moggy Creatures has debuted. Genre faves Michael Moon (Day of the Dead 2 : Contagium) and Sadie Katz (House of Bad, Blood Feast) play Michael and Anna, a troubled couple who take in a stray cat hoping to rebuild their marriage, only to have the pregnant animal spawn evil monsters! Get ready for more treats during the film’s crowd-funding campaign. Check out http://moggycreatures.com/ for more info.
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- 11/1/2016
- by contributor
- ShockYa
Georgia police are investigating the slayings of a boy and girl, both 17, found dead behind a supermarket in Roswell on Monday, People confirms. Natalie Henderson and Carter Davis were both found with fatal gunshot wounds to the head behind a Publix supermarket just before 6 a.m., Zachary Frommer, with the Roswell Police Department, tells People. The manner of death for both teens is homicide, according to a police statement obtained by People. Frommer says delivery drivers found the teens' bodies near two vehicles behind the supermarket in the tony Atlanta suburb. "Early indications are that they were killed there. We...
- 8/3/2016
- by Char Adams, @CiCiAdams_
- PEOPLE.com
In a move signaling an expansion of its output and increased year-round production across multiple platforms, Sony Pictures Animation announced today its slate through 2018 which includes five theatrical features, three television series and one direct-to-video movie.
Kristine Belson, President of Sony Pictures Animation, says:
"We are meaningfully stepping up our level of production, while creating an environment that fosters the best talent. Our goal is to enlarge our presence in the animation landscape with a uniquely diverse slate, and our strategy to get there is to let artists drive the movies creatively."
Tom Rothman, Chairman of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group, adds:
"I could not be more proud of the way Kristine Belson has rebuilt Sony Pictures Animation into the boldest home for animation in the industry."
Sony Pictures Animation's slate includes a diverse mix of originals and franchises, some previously announced, each with its own unique style and tone,...
Kristine Belson, President of Sony Pictures Animation, says:
"We are meaningfully stepping up our level of production, while creating an environment that fosters the best talent. Our goal is to enlarge our presence in the animation landscape with a uniquely diverse slate, and our strategy to get there is to let artists drive the movies creatively."
Tom Rothman, Chairman of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group, adds:
"I could not be more proud of the way Kristine Belson has rebuilt Sony Pictures Animation into the boldest home for animation in the industry."
Sony Pictures Animation's slate includes a diverse mix of originals and franchises, some previously announced, each with its own unique style and tone,...
- 6/20/2016
- by Kellvin Chavez
- LRMonline.com
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