Category: Television (Page 26 of 72)

‘Hop’ Official Trailer: New Children’s Series From the Creator of ‘Arthur’ Now Streaming on HBO Max

April 5, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: April 4, 2024 on HBO Max.

Synopsis: Led by Hop, an enthusiastic, empathetic frog with one leg shorter than the other, he and his quirky friends address kid-relatable challenges with a healthy dose of laughter, silliness, and adventure.

Set in the aspirational community of Fair Village, every episode is grounded in emotional reality but soars into the world of fantasy, populated by dragons, trolls, and talking banjos.

With a gentle balance of humor and heart, our heroes promise to captivate audiences with delightful journeys filled with friendship, valuable life lessons and endless possibilities.

Created by Marc Brown (creator of Arthur), Peter K. Hirsch and Tolon Brown.

Six episodes are available now with twenty more episodes premiering throughout the year.

‘Star Wars: Tales of the Empire’ Official Trailer: Anthology Series Premieres May 4 on Disney+

April 4, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: May 4, 2024 on Disney+.

Synopsis: Star Wars: Tales of the Empire is a six-episode journey into the fearsome Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on divergent paths, set during different eras.

After losing everything, young Morgan Elsbeth navigates the expanding Imperial world toward a path of vengeance, while former Jedi Barriss Offee does what she must to survive a rapidly changing galaxy. The choices they make will define their destinies.

Cast: Starring Diana Lee Inosanto as Morgan Elsbeth, Meredith Salenger as Barriss Offee, Rya Kihlstedt as Lyn, aka Fourth Sister, Wing T. Chao as Wing, Lars Mikkelsen as Thrawn, Jason Isaacs as Grand Inquisitor and Matthew Wood as General Grievous.

Star Wars: Tales of the Empire was created by Dave Filoni. He serves as supervising director and executive producer along with Athena Yvette Portillo and Carrie Beck.

‘Disney Junior’s Ariel’ Teaser Trailer: Animated Musical Series for Preschoolers Premieres This Summer

March 29, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Disney Junior’s Ariel is an animated musical series for preschoolers inspired by the The Little Mermaid. It follows 8-year-old Ariel as she and her friends embark on underwater adventures throughout their kingdom of Atlantica and beyond.

The series features King Triton, Ursula, Sebastian and Flounder, as well as new additions like Ariel’s two best friends, Lucia and Fernie, and lots of other sea creatures.

The series stars Mykal-Michelle Harris as Ariel, Taye Diggs as King Triton and Amber Riley as Ursula.

‘Jurassic World: Chaos Theory’ Teaser Trailer: ‘Camp Cretaceous’ Sequel Series Coming to Netflix

March 28, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: May 24, 2024.

Synopsis: Set six years after the events at Camp Cretaceous, members of “The Nublar Six” are struggling to find their footing off the islands, navigating a world now filled with dinosaurs and people who want to hurt them.

Reunited in the wake of a tragedy, the group comes together only to find themselves on the run and catapulted into a global adventure to unravel a conspiracy that threatens dinosaur and humankind alike and finally learn the truth about what happened to one of their own.

Paul-Mikel Williams and Sean Giambrone return to voice Darius and Ben. No word yet on the other four cast members.

‘Good Times’ Trailer: 1970s Sitcom Gets A Raunchy Sequel Executive Produced by Stephen Curry and Seth MacFarlane

March 27, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: April 12, 2024.

Good Times is a reimagining and sequel to the 1970s sitcom produced by television pioneer Norman Lear. Netflix’s follow-up centers on the fourth generation of the Evans family living in the same apartment from the original series.

The voice cast includes J.B. Smoove and Yvette Nicole Brown as parents Reggie and Beverly Evans, Jay Pharoah as their teenage artist son, Junior, Marsai Martin as their activist daughter, Grey, Slink Johnson as their infant son, Dalvin, and Rashida “Sheedz” Olayiwola as Beverly’s best friend, Lashes by Lisa.

Executive produced by Ranada Shepard (also showrunner), Stephen Curry, Norman Lear and Seth MacFarlane.

‘Bluey’ Special Trailer: ‘The Sign’ is the Longest Episode Ever for Hit Series

March 25, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

“The Sign” is the first extended-length special of the hit series Bluey, premiering April 14, 2024 on Disney+, Disney Junior and Disney Channel. The episode clocks in at 28 minutes.

Dave McCormack and Melanie Zanetti reprise their roles as the voices of Bandit and Chilli Heeler, and Patrick Brammall returns as the voice of Uncle Rad, Claudia O’Doherty as Frisky, alongside Megan Washington as Calypso, Myf Warhurst as Trixie, and Rose Byrne as Aunt Brandy.

Making their Bluey voice debut, this special episode introduces Rove McManus, Deborah Mailman, Brendan Williams and Joel Edgerton.

The names of the actors who voice Bluey and Bingo are kept private because they are children.

‘Dan Da Dan’ Official Japanese Trailer: Paranormal Anime Coming to Crunchyroll and Netflix

March 24, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Dan Da Dan premieres October 4, 2024 on Crunchyroll, Hulu and Netflix.

Directed by Fuga Yamashiro. Written by Hiroshi Seko.

Synopsis: This is a story about Momo, a high school girl who comes from a family of spirit mediums, and her classmate Okarun, an occult fanatic.

After Momo rescues Okarun from being bullied, they begin talking. However, an argument ensues between them since Momo believes in ghosts but denies aliens exist, and Okarun believes in aliens but denies ghosts exist.

To prove to each other what they believe in is real, Momo goes to an abandoned hospital where a UFO has been spotted and Okarun goes to a tunnel rumored to be haunted. To their surprise, they each encounter overwhelming paranormal activities that transcend comprehension.

Dinosaur Adventure ‘ARK: The Animated Series’ From Vin Diesel, Russell Crowe and Gerard Butler Premieres on Paramount+

March 22, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

The first six episodes of ARK: The Animated Series, based on the video game ARK: Survival Evolved, are available to stream on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada. The series debuts in all other Paramount+ international markets starting April 19, 2024.

The series voice cast includes Michelle Yeoh, Russell Crowe, Gerard Butler, David Tennant, Jeffrey Wright, Elliot Page, Madeleine Madden and Vin Diesel. Crowe, Butler and Diesel are also executive producers.

Synopsis: ARK: The Animated Series is a sweeping saga spanning eons of human history. When 21st century paleontologist Helena Walker finds herself resurrected on a mysterious primeval island populated by prehistoric beasts, she must learn to survive with new allies from throughout time, while trying to uncover the true nature of their strange new world.

‘Fright Krewe’ Season 2 Trailer: Spooky Series Returns for More Supernatural Adventures

March 15, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

The second season of Fright Krewe premieres March 29, 2024 on Hulu and Peacock.

Synopsis: It all started during detention in a graveyard, when Soleil Le Claire, a girl who lives for horror, accidentally broke a spell on the Tree of Life and unleashed an ancient evil into this world. The spirit of Marie Laveau, voodoo queen of New Orleans, put her and four other kids in charge of saving the city from Belial, an ancient demon who feeds on fear.

Luckily they’re not alone as each kid gets a special gift from voodoo spirits called Loa. Super strength is given to Missy, Maybe gets the ability to disappear into the realm of the dead, Pat can understand any language or creature, Stanley gets knowledge about anything he touches, and Soleil can summon fire.

The ward they live in, the 13th and a Third, is known for fright tourism and Soleil’s always loved all the scary legends about her creepy little ward. So she’s beyond excited to find out the town’s biggest secret that vampires, rougarous, ghosts, monsters and demons are in fact very real.

The creatures have been secretly living amongst the humans for decades… but tensions between the rougarous and vampires have been high lately, and when Missy has to turn into a rougarou to survive a life-threatening injury, the kids can’t help but get mixed up in all of it.

Our Krewe will have to hone their powers, figure out what Belial’s up to, keep the peace between vampires and the rougarous, and figure out how to be a team because there’s no way they’d all hang out otherwise. But going up against local legends like the Feu Follet, swamp monsters, and demon hounds from the underworld is kind of a weird bonding experience, and our Krewe will realize there’s more to each other than they thought.

‘Suicide Squad ISEKAI’ Official Trailer: Japanese Anime Stars Harley Quinn, Peacemaker and Joker

March 14, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: June 27, 2024.

Synopsis: In the crime-ridden Gotham city, Amanda Waller, the head of A.R.G.U.S., has assembled a group of notorious criminals for a mission: Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Peacemaker, Clayface and King Shark. These DC Super-Villains are sent into an otherworldly realm that’s connected to this world through a gate. It’s a world of swords and magic where orcs rampage and dragons rule the skies — an “ISEKAI!”

Harley and others go on a rampage after arriving in ISEKAI but are captured by the Kingdom’s soldiers and sent to prison. They only have 72 hours before the bomb on their neck explodes. The deadline is fast approaching. After negotiations with Queen Aldora, the condition for liberation was the conquest of the hostile Imperial army. They have no choice but to throw themselves head-first into the front line of battle.

They run; they die. They lose; they die. With their lives on the line, can Harley Quinn and The Suicide Squad survive in ISEKAI? Brace yourselves for the pulse-pounding saga of the elite task force known as the “Suicide Squad” as they embark on a jaw-dropping adventure! Let the party begin!

Directed by Eri Osada.
Written by Tappei Nagatsuki and Eiji Umehara.
Animated by WIT Studio.

Marvel’s ‘X-Men ’97’ Retro Trailer: Sequel Series Premieres March 20 on Disney+

March 9, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

X-Men ’97 premieres March 20, 2024 on Disney+. The first season will consist of 10 episodes.

Beau DeMayo serves as head writer, while Jake Castorena, Chase Conley and Emi Yonemura serve as directors.

The voice cast includes:

Ray Chase as Cyclops
Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey
Alison Sealy-Smith as Storm
Cal Dodd as Wolverine
JP Karliak as Morph
Lenore Zann as Rogue
George Buza as Beast
AJ LoCascio as Gambit
Holly Chou as Jubilee
Isaac Robinson-Smith as Bishop
Matthew Waterson as Magneto
Adrian Hough as Nightcrawler

‘Dora’ Trailer, Release Date and Cast List: Dora the Explorer Returns for New Adventures in CG-Animated Series for Paramount+

February 26, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Dora premieres April 12, 2024 on Paramount+. The series will also air on Nick Jr. internationally.

Dora stars Diana Zermeño as Dora and Asher Colton Spence as Boots as they go on big adventures in a magical rainforest. Along the way they’ll be guided by their trusty pal Map, voiced by Anairis Quiñones. But they’ll have to be careful because Swiper, voiced by Marc Weiner, is right behind them!

Kathleen Herles, the original voice of Dora the Explorer, returns to the new series as Mami, and Mike Smith Rivera joins the cast as Papi.

Additional cast members joining Dora include:

– Maria Canals-Barrera as Abuela
– Danny Burstein as Grumpy Old Troll and The Fiesta Trio’s Frog and Marmoset
– Katarina Sky as Backpack
– Donovan Monzon-Sanders as Tico
– Tandi Fomukong as Isa
– Quintún Muñoz as Benny
– Chris Gifford as Big Red Chicken
– Anairis Quiñones as The Fiesta Trio’s Armadillo

Featured guest stars this season are Taboo as Quickatoo and Kate del Castillo as Ale the Alebrije.

‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ Season 9 Trailer: Gabby, Pandy Paws and DJ Catnip are Back for More Adventures

February 25, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Six new episodes of Gabby’s Dollhouse premiere March 25, 2024 on Netflix.

Synopsis: The Gabby Cats are back, moving and grooving through cat-tastic adventures! Starting off with a sprinkle-riffic celebration for Cakey’s birthday, getting crafty with Baby Box, cheering up Pandy on a bad day, and racing to the finish in Carlita’s “Ameowzing Rainbow Race.”

And when DJ Catnip unveils the new purrfect party bus, Gabby and Pandy grab their party passes and boogie on over to the Dollhouse Music Festival to catch their kitty friends in some meowgical cat-bop performances.

Cosmo and Wanda return in Nickelodeon’s ‘The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish’

February 24, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Cosmo and Wanda return in The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish, premiering May 20, 2024 on Nickelodeon in the U.S. It will also be available internationally on Netflix on November 14, 2024.

The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish stars Ashleigh Crystal Hairston as the voice of Hazel, an adventurous kid with unique interests and a wild imagination. Susanne Blakeslee as the voice of Wanda and Daran Norris as the voice of Cosmo reprise their roles from the original series.

Synopsis: In The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish, ten-year-old Hazel Wells has just moved to the big city of Dimmadelphia because of her dad’s new job. On top of being in an unfamiliar environment, it’s the first time she’s been without her brother, Antony, who’s just left for college, leaving her lonely and unsure of herself.

All that changes when the pink-and-green-haired neighbors next door reveal that they are no ordinary neighbors… they’re Cosmo and Wanda, fairy godparents! And they’re coming out of retirement to make all of Hazel’s wishes come true.

‘Justice League: Crisis On Infinite Earths – Part Two’ Official Trailer: Can Batman and Superman Save the Day?

February 20, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Justice League: Crisis On Infinite Earths – Part Two will be available for purchase on Digital, 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Disc on April 23, 2024.

Synopsis: An endless army of Shadow Demons bent on the destruction of all reality swarms over our world and all parallel Earths.

The only thing opposing them is the mightiest team of metahumans ever assembled. But not even the combined power of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and all their fellow superheroes can slow down the onslaught of this invincible horde.

What mysterious force is driving them? And how do the long-buried secrets of the Monitor and Supergirl threaten to crush our last defense?