Stephen P. Neary, creator of animated series The Fungies!, has slammed HBO Max for pulling his Jennifer Coolidge-voiced show from the service.
The Fungies! is among 30 titles that are set to be removed from the streamer as Warner Bros. Discovery continues its cost-cutting measures and ahead of the merger of the HBO Max and Discovery+ services next year.
Neary took aim for a lack of promotion for his “fever dream of a show” and also highlighted the fact that he and his team worked hard through the pandemic to ensure that it could air.
Neary, who has also worked on Cartoon Network’s Clarence and as a story artist on animated feature films including Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs and Rio, said on Twitter: “Last night during a figure drawing class I found out that The Fungies! was getting pulled from HBO Max this week. I’m heartbroken...
The Fungies! is among 30 titles that are set to be removed from the streamer as Warner Bros. Discovery continues its cost-cutting measures and ahead of the merger of the HBO Max and Discovery+ services next year.
Neary took aim for a lack of promotion for his “fever dream of a show” and also highlighted the fact that he and his team worked hard through the pandemic to ensure that it could air.
Neary, who has also worked on Cartoon Network’s Clarence and as a story artist on animated feature films including Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs and Rio, said on Twitter: “Last night during a figure drawing class I found out that The Fungies! was getting pulled from HBO Max this week. I’m heartbroken...
- 8/18/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
“Adventure Time: Distant Lands” executive producer Adam Muto and stars Glory Curda, Michaela Dietz, Olivia Olson and Niki Yang joined for a virtual panel as part of San Diego Comic-Con@Home on Friday, during which they teased the second special, “Obsidian.” They also revealed some details about the upcoming episode, including the new character Glassboy, Marceline and Bubblegum’s relationship, Marceline’s new music and more.
Here are the takeaways on “Obsidian,” the upcoming special of “Adventure Time: Distant Lands,” that is due to release on HBO Max this year.
The Story Will Follow Marceline’s Character Development
In Cartoon Network’s “Adventure Time” series timeline, Marceline’s life predates Finn and Jake’s. Olson, who voices Marceline, shared that “Obsidian” follows Marceline “getting over some of the barriers she’s put up in place for herself.”
“She’s gone through lifetimes of ups and downs with different people and seen them come and go,...
Here are the takeaways on “Obsidian,” the upcoming special of “Adventure Time: Distant Lands,” that is due to release on HBO Max this year.
The Story Will Follow Marceline’s Character Development
In Cartoon Network’s “Adventure Time” series timeline, Marceline’s life predates Finn and Jake’s. Olson, who voices Marceline, shared that “Obsidian” follows Marceline “getting over some of the barriers she’s put up in place for herself.”
“She’s gone through lifetimes of ups and downs with different people and seen them come and go,...
- 7/24/2020
- by Janet W. Lee
- Variety Film + TV
Princess Bubblegum and Marceline the Vampire Queen ride again! Adventure Time‘s No. 1 couple is returning to action in HBO Max’s second Distant Lands special for a battle that will take them far beyond the Candy Kingdom.
Adventure Time executive producer Adam Muto was joined by voice actors Glory Curda (Y5), Olivia Olson (Marceline) and Niki Yang (Bmo) for a special Comic-Con@Home panel on Friday, revealing behind-the-scenes secrets about Bmo and offering a taste of what we can expect from Obsidion.
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Adventure Time executive producer Adam Muto was joined by voice actors Glory Curda (Y5), Olivia Olson (Marceline) and Niki Yang (Bmo) for a special Comic-Con@Home panel on Friday, revealing behind-the-scenes secrets about Bmo and offering a taste of what we can expect from Obsidion.
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- 7/24/2020
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
San Diego Comic-Con may be going digital, but the lineup still offers a wide array of panels and conversations. With four days of content, Variety breaks down a list of this year’s most notable, anticipated and exciting panels.
Star Trek
The “Star Trek Universe” panel begins Thursday at 10 A.M. Executive producers Alex Kurtzman and Heather Kadin will use the event to discuss the franchise’s future, and “Star Trek: Discovery” cast members will conduct a virtual table read of the Season 2 finale before engaging in a Q&a.
Mike McMahan, the creator of animated series “Star Trek: Lower Decks,” will provide an extended first look at the show Thursday at 10 A.M. He will then have a conversation with some of the Starfleet’s crew members featured on the show, like Ensign Brad Boimler (voiced by Jack Quaid).
Actors from “Star Trek: Picard” will hold a panel discussing their first season of filming.
Star Trek
The “Star Trek Universe” panel begins Thursday at 10 A.M. Executive producers Alex Kurtzman and Heather Kadin will use the event to discuss the franchise’s future, and “Star Trek: Discovery” cast members will conduct a virtual table read of the Season 2 finale before engaging in a Q&a.
Mike McMahan, the creator of animated series “Star Trek: Lower Decks,” will provide an extended first look at the show Thursday at 10 A.M. He will then have a conversation with some of the Starfleet’s crew members featured on the show, like Ensign Brad Boimler (voiced by Jack Quaid).
Actors from “Star Trek: Picard” will hold a panel discussing their first season of filming.
- 7/22/2020
- by Eli Countryman
- Variety Film + TV
This year’s virtual Comic-Con@Home has announced its schedule for Friday, July 24. The highlights are below.
The virtual event replaces the annual San Diego Comic-Con, the largest fan convention in North America, which was to be held July 22–26 at the San Diego Convention Center, until the Covid-19 pandemic forced its cancellation.
In June, Comic-Con International — the non-profit organization that oversees Sdcc and its sister event, WonderCon in Anaheim, Calif. — announced it was moving forward with the virtual event on the same dates. This time, however, the event is free and open to all.
Friday’s events include panels for all three of AMC’s “Walking Dead” series, Hulu’s new Marvel series “Helstrom,” and creatives like Charlize Theron, Joss Whedon, and Robert Kirkman.
The Comic-Con@Home schedule — including Wednesday, July 22 and Thursday, July 23 — is being announced daily through Sunday.
All times are Pacific Daylight.
10–11 a.m.
Charlize Theron: Evolution...
The virtual event replaces the annual San Diego Comic-Con, the largest fan convention in North America, which was to be held July 22–26 at the San Diego Convention Center, until the Covid-19 pandemic forced its cancellation.
In June, Comic-Con International — the non-profit organization that oversees Sdcc and its sister event, WonderCon in Anaheim, Calif. — announced it was moving forward with the virtual event on the same dates. This time, however, the event is free and open to all.
Friday’s events include panels for all three of AMC’s “Walking Dead” series, Hulu’s new Marvel series “Helstrom,” and creatives like Charlize Theron, Joss Whedon, and Robert Kirkman.
The Comic-Con@Home schedule — including Wednesday, July 22 and Thursday, July 23 — is being announced daily through Sunday.
All times are Pacific Daylight.
10–11 a.m.
Charlize Theron: Evolution...
- 7/10/2020
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
“Adventure Time” often seemed too good for this world. Over eight years and 10 seasons, Pendleton Ward’s cartoon odyssey was a colorful and quirky celebration of friendship that doubled as post-apocalyptic fantasy. Early on, the show oscillated from silly gags to poignant observations and back again, all while expanding on a rich and expansive mythology with boundless possibilities (at least until Cartoon Network pulled the plug). The extensive 2018 finale put a definitive end point on the exploits of human Jake and his shapeshifting talking dog pal Jake, but “Adventure Time” was always about waking up to a world much larger and sophisticated than any one person can discern. Finn and Jake were just two pieces in a much larger cosmic puzzle.
Enter “Bmo,” the first installment of “Adventure Time: Distant Lands,” a series of four specials produced for HBO Max. As promised by the title, “Bmo” adds a delightful new...
Enter “Bmo,” the first installment of “Adventure Time: Distant Lands,” a series of four specials produced for HBO Max. As promised by the title, “Bmo” adds a delightful new...
- 6/25/2020
- by Eric Kohn
- Indiewire
“Adventure Time” often seemed too good for this world. Over eight years and 10 seasons, Pendleton Ward’s cartoon odyssey was a colorful and quirky celebration of friendship that doubled as post-apocalyptic fantasy. Early on, the show oscillated from silly gags to poignant observations and back again, all while expanding on a rich and expansive mythology with boundless possibilities (at least until Cartoon Network pulled the plug). The extensive 2018 finale put a definitive end point on the exploits of human Jake and his shapeshifting talking dog pal Jake, but “Adventure Time” was always about waking up to a world much larger and sophisticated than any one person can discern. Finn and Jake were just two pieces in a much larger cosmic puzzle.
Enter “Bmo,” the first installment of “Adventure Time: Distant Lands,” a series of four specials produced for HBO Max. As promised by the title, “Bmo” adds a delightful new...
Enter “Bmo,” the first installment of “Adventure Time: Distant Lands,” a series of four specials produced for HBO Max. As promised by the title, “Bmo” adds a delightful new...
- 6/25/2020
- by Eric Kohn
- Thompson on Hollywood
This Adventure Time: Distant Lands review contains spoilers.
Adventure Time’s ending had a poignant, satisfying sense of finality to it while at the same time implying there were many more unseen adventures yet untold. With such a great finale, there are certainly ways Adventure Time could be brought back that would feel disappointing. In fact, there are already ongoing Adventure Time comics that explore the further tales of Finn and Jake’s post-show escapades. I tried to get into them, but the magic and fun of the TV show just doesn’t translate well to the page and, yeah, there is something a bit lame about the series’ ending being undercut by the characters just going on some more adventures afterwards.
The first of the four-episode special, Adventure Time: Distant Lands, deftly sidesteps this problem by being fully disconnected from the concluding events of the show, proving there are,...
Adventure Time’s ending had a poignant, satisfying sense of finality to it while at the same time implying there were many more unseen adventures yet untold. With such a great finale, there are certainly ways Adventure Time could be brought back that would feel disappointing. In fact, there are already ongoing Adventure Time comics that explore the further tales of Finn and Jake’s post-show escapades. I tried to get into them, but the magic and fun of the TV show just doesn’t translate well to the page and, yeah, there is something a bit lame about the series’ ending being undercut by the characters just going on some more adventures afterwards.
The first of the four-episode special, Adventure Time: Distant Lands, deftly sidesteps this problem by being fully disconnected from the concluding events of the show, proving there are,...
- 6/25/2020
- by Joe Matar
- Den of Geek
Are you read to say goodbye to Adventure Time? Today, Cartoon Network released the premiere date and clips from the TV show's series finale.
Created by Pendleton Ward, the animated series follows the adventures of a boy named Finn and his dog, Jake. The voice cast includes Jeremy Shada, John Dimaggio, Hynden Walch, and Niki Yang. Earlier this year, Cartoon Network announced the show will end in 2018 after 10 seasons.
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Created by Pendleton Ward, the animated series follows the adventures of a boy named Finn and his dog, Jake. The voice cast includes Jeremy Shada, John Dimaggio, Hynden Walch, and Niki Yang. Earlier this year, Cartoon Network announced the show will end in 2018 after 10 seasons.
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- 7/21/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
It was only a couple of months ago that it was announced that Gravity Falls: The Complete Series would be released on Blu-ray and DVD in July, and now the bonus features have been revealed! Fans can look forward to a new retrospective looking back on all 40 episodes with Alex Hirsch and the cast of the show, a behind-the-scenes finale special, deleted scenes, and so much more.
From Shout! Factory: "Bonus features for Gravity Falls revealed! Plus get a lithograph when you order the Blu-ray from us! Plus 100 pre-orders will be randomly selected to get a litho signed by series creator Alex Hirsch! So much good stuff going on, order yours at http://ow.ly/tU1Z30jbDn4
- New Audio Commentaries On All 40 Episodes With Creator Alex Hirsch And Members Of The Cast And Crew
- New "One Crazy Summer" – A Look Back At Gravity Falls Featuring Interviews With Alex Hirsch,...
From Shout! Factory: "Bonus features for Gravity Falls revealed! Plus get a lithograph when you order the Blu-ray from us! Plus 100 pre-orders will be randomly selected to get a litho signed by series creator Alex Hirsch! So much good stuff going on, order yours at http://ow.ly/tU1Z30jbDn4
- New Audio Commentaries On All 40 Episodes With Creator Alex Hirsch And Members Of The Cast And Crew
- New "One Crazy Summer" – A Look Back At Gravity Falls Featuring Interviews With Alex Hirsch,...
- 6/21/2018
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
The adventure is coming to a close. Today, Cartoon Network released a new teaser for the upcoming Adventure Time series finale.Created by Pendleton Ward, the animated series follows the adventures of a boy named Finn and his dog, Jake. The voice cast includes Jeremy Shada, John Dimaggio, Hynden Walch, and Niki Yang. Earlier this year, Cartoon Network announced the show will end in 2018 after 10 seasons.Read More…...
- 3/20/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The mysteries of Adventure Time will soon be answered. According to The Spectrum, the upcoming Cartoon Network miniseries Adventure Time: Islands will clear up long-standing questions about the TV series.Created by Pendleton Ward, the animated show follows the adventures of a boy named Finn and his dog, Jake. The voice cast includes Jeremy Shada, John Dimaggio, Hynden Walch, and Niki Yang. Earlier this year, Cartoon Network announced the show will end in 2018 after nine seasons.Read More…...
- 1/25/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
What are Finn and Jake up to now? Cartoon Network has released a new sneak peek from season eight of Adventure Time.Created by Pendleton Ward, the animated series follows the adventures of a boy named Finn and his dog, Jake. The voice cast includes Jeremy Shada, John Dimaggio, Hynden Walch, and Niki Yang. Earlier this year, Cartoon Network announced the show will end in 2018 after nine seasons.Read More…...
- 12/23/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Cartoon Network has released the opening credits sequence and synopsis for their upcoming Adventure Time: Islands. This is a four-night special event that consists of eight episodes and will explore the history of Finn and what happened to the humans.
Here’s the official synopsis, which is followed by the opening credits:
In Adventure Time: Islands, Finn (voiced by Jeremy Shada), Jake (John Dimaggio), Bmo (Niki Yang) and Susan Strong (Jackie Buscarino) leave the Land of Ooo to embark on a quest of epic proportions across the ocean and into new lands—encountering new creatures, discovering new islands and using teamwork along the way.
Adventure Time: Islands is set to premiere on January 30th and will end on February 2nd. If you don’t want to wait until then to watch it, you can watch it on DVD, iTunes, Amazon Video, and Google Play for $15. That advance...
Here’s the official synopsis, which is followed by the opening credits:
In Adventure Time: Islands, Finn (voiced by Jeremy Shada), Jake (John Dimaggio), Bmo (Niki Yang) and Susan Strong (Jackie Buscarino) leave the Land of Ooo to embark on a quest of epic proportions across the ocean and into new lands—encountering new creatures, discovering new islands and using teamwork along the way.
Adventure Time: Islands is set to premiere on January 30th and will end on February 2nd. If you don’t want to wait until then to watch it, you can watch it on DVD, iTunes, Amazon Video, and Google Play for $15. That advance...
- 12/13/2016
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Amazon has some new kids’ show pilots for its subscribers to consider greenlighting into full series. The streaming video platform has picked up six new animated pilots for its fall 2015 pilot round of children’s programming, with all the pilots set for release on November 5, 2015.
The first two pilots Amazon will release, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and The Numberlys, are aimed at preschool-aged children. Written and developed by Ken Scarborough (Arthur) and based on the book by the same name, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie follows the story of Mouse and Oliver as they start an adventure in one place and eventually end up back home after a flurry of twists and turns. The Numberlys is based on the titular book, app, and short film, and tells the story of five friends who manage to turn a sprout into a tree in their city. The Numberlys...
The first two pilots Amazon will release, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and The Numberlys, are aimed at preschool-aged children. Written and developed by Ken Scarborough (Arthur) and based on the book by the same name, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie follows the story of Mouse and Oliver as they start an adventure in one place and eventually end up back home after a flurry of twists and turns. The Numberlys is based on the titular book, app, and short film, and tells the story of five friends who manage to turn a sprout into a tree in their city. The Numberlys...
- 10/16/2015
- by Bree Brouwer
- Tubefilter.com
Amazon has unveiled six new animated pilots for kids, set for debut November 5. They hail from creators including William Joyce and Brandon Oldenburg (The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, Scarecrow), Bill Motz and Bob Roth (The Penguins of Madagascar), Mike Owens (Yo Gabba Gabba!), Shadi Petosky (Mad), John Rogers (The Player, The Librarians), Ken Scarborough (Arthur, Doug), and Niki Yang (Adventure Time, Bravest Warriors) Amazon’s slate includes a show…...
- 10/16/2015
- Deadline TV
“Man, RVs are amazing. I can’t believe we’re sitting at a table in a moving vehicle.”
Old men teaching young men to hit on women is a time-honored part of masculinity, but it isn’t hard to see the predatory undertones in teaching boys to pursue and charm. Gravity Falls comes at the institution with a man-eating spider woman named Darlene who preys on gullible, flattery-susceptible men looking to sweet-talk her and pick her up. Darlene is the grisly keystone to an episode of Stan and Dipper bonding after Dipper seeks out Stan’s advice when he finds himself too nervous and hung up on Wendy to talk to other girls. “I don’t know Grunkle Stan, this sounds kind of jerky,” he hesitates when Stan advises him to be a wise-cracking wad. Stan scoffs. “Hey, ‘Jerky’ is just a term non-jerks use to badmouth innocent jerks.”
The...
Old men teaching young men to hit on women is a time-honored part of masculinity, but it isn’t hard to see the predatory undertones in teaching boys to pursue and charm. Gravity Falls comes at the institution with a man-eating spider woman named Darlene who preys on gullible, flattery-susceptible men looking to sweet-talk her and pick her up. Darlene is the grisly keystone to an episode of Stan and Dipper bonding after Dipper seeks out Stan’s advice when he finds himself too nervous and hung up on Wendy to talk to other girls. “I don’t know Grunkle Stan, this sounds kind of jerky,” he hesitates when Stan advises him to be a wise-cracking wad. Stan scoffs. “Hey, ‘Jerky’ is just a term non-jerks use to badmouth innocent jerks.”
The...
- 9/22/2015
- by Gretchen Felker-Martin
- Nerdly
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