Netflix signs deal with Saudi Arabian animation company Myrkott
Netflix has signed a five-year deal with Saudi Arabian animation studio, Myrkott, to produce film and television shows based on the region. The partnership aims to bring new exclusive seasons of Myrkott’s animated series, Masameer, as well as Masameer movies. Its previous seasons along with some exclusive edits will also be...
DreamWorks Animation to adapt Tom Lennon’s bestseller book ‘Ronan Boyle’
Tom Lennon’s New York Times bestseller Ronan Boyle and the Bridge of Riddles is being magicked into an animated adventure-fantasy through DreamWorks Animation. Now in development, the project will be helmed by Irish director Fergal Reilly (The Angry Birds Movie), who has an overall deal with the studio. Published...
Jonathan Majors to play the villain in the new Ant-Man movie
The tiniest superhero of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) to face off a new villain! HBO’s Lovecraft Country fame, Jonathan Majors has been roped in for the next Ant-Man movie, reports Deadline. Foraying into the MCU, he’s supposedly going to play the super-villain Kang the Conqueror, opposite Paul Rudd...
Netflix to bring back iconic ‘70s series ‘Good Times’ through an animated series
Netflix has announced a greenlight to an animated series based on Norman Lear’s iconic ’70s series, Good Times. Created by Carl Jones (The Boondocks), the project is Lear’s first animated series and follows the Evans family as they navigate today’s world and contemporary social issues. Just as the...
‘Young Justice’ new season title revealed at DC FanDome
Young Justice fans who can’t wait for season four were more than just “whelmed” at DC FanDome: Explore the Multiverse on Saturday, September 12, by not only the show’s panel with the cast and producers, but also a special table read of a brand-new Young Justice episode performed by the...
Disney+ tests a new feature, to enable subscribers to have a group watch
Disney+ is testing a new feature, which will enable subscribers to host GroupWatch parties. The feature is being tested presently in Canada with more locations coming this Fall, Verge reported. Few screenshots of the feature appeared on the Disney+ subreddit yesterday. The feature seemingly allows up to...
DreamWorks’ ‘Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeats final season to be released next month
Dreamworks’ animated series Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts has been officially renewed for a third season on Netflix. Fans don’t have long to wait because season three will release on Netflix on 2 October. Unfortunately for fans, this will also be the show’s final season. The show is...
Paramount Animation to develop a new horror comic ‘Stray Dogs’
An upcoming horror comic book described as “Silence of the Lambs meets Lady and the Tramp” has been picked up for development by family flick powerhouse Paramount Animation. Titled Stray Dogs and due out from Image Comics next year, the story is being adapted by screenwriter Mark Perez (Game...
Hulu releases first look of new animated series ‘M.O.D.O.K’
Hulu has revealed the first look and logo for Marvel’s upcoming adult animated series –M.O.D.O.K., to air on Disney’s Hulu streaming service. This announcement comes right in time ahead of the virtual New York Comic Con panels. Along with the logo and first look, the official social...
Mipcom 2020 cancels the live event. To hold an extensive online event
Event organizers Reed MIDEM have announced that the annual MIPCOM & MIPJunior content mega-markets will no longer kick off in Cannes this year due to the continued impact of COVID-19, instead of transitioning to fully virtual events. The company had announced a trimmed down, three-day, safety-first version...