20th Television Animation and Hulu Originals have joined Adult Swim in cutting ties with “Rick and Morty” and “Solar Opposites” co-creator and “Koala Man” executive producer Justin Roiland.
The move comes nearly two weeks after Roiland was charged with felony domestic violence related to an incident that first surfaced in a January 2020 criminal complaint.
“We have ended our association with Justin Roiland,” a spokesperson for Hulu Originals and 20th TV Animation told TheWrap in a statement.
“Solar Opposites” and “Koala Man” will continue without Roiland’s involvement.
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The move comes nearly two weeks after Roiland was charged with felony domestic violence related to an incident that first surfaced in a January 2020 criminal complaint.
“We have ended our association with Justin Roiland,” a spokesperson for Hulu Originals and 20th TV Animation told TheWrap in a statement.
“Solar Opposites” and “Koala Man” will continue without Roiland’s involvement.
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- 1/25/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
One day after Adult Swim cut ties with Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland over his recent domestic abuse charges, Hulu has also made a decision about its working relationship with Roiland.
“We have ended our association with Justin Roiland,” a spokesperson for 20th Television Animation and Hulu Originals tells TVLine.
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- 1/25/2023
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
“Koala Man” showrunners Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez have inked an overall deal with 20th TV Animation and ABC Signature, with the latter bringing them into live-action entertainment.
News of the deal broke Monday, TheWrap confirmed – the same day their new adult animated series was scheduled to premiere on Hulu.
“We’re so excited to expand our creative partnership with 20thTelevision Animation and ABC Signature,” Samit and Hernandez said in a joint statement. “Working with Marci Proietto and Chris Cikowski as well as Jonnie Davis and Tracy Underwood has been a dream come true. We hope we can be together forever, or at least until the kids go to college.”
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Marci Proietto, EVP of 20th Television Animation and Jonnie Davis, President of ABC Signature, added, “Dan and Benji are wildly talented...
News of the deal broke Monday, TheWrap confirmed – the same day their new adult animated series was scheduled to premiere on Hulu.
“We’re so excited to expand our creative partnership with 20thTelevision Animation and ABC Signature,” Samit and Hernandez said in a joint statement. “Working with Marci Proietto and Chris Cikowski as well as Jonnie Davis and Tracy Underwood has been a dream come true. We hope we can be together forever, or at least until the kids go to college.”
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- 1/9/2023
- by Benjamin Lindsay
- The Wrap
As their new adult animation comedy “Koala Man” premieres today on Hulu, showrunners Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit have expanded their relationship with Disney. The duo have reupped with 20th Television Animation, where they’ve sealed a new multi-year deal that now also now includes developing live-action projects with ABC Signature.
Under the deal, Hernandez and Samit will create new animated and live-action series under their shingle Hermit House for all platforms.
“Dan and Benji are wildly talented writers with a truly unique sensibility and a hilarious voice,” 20th TV Animation exec VP Marci Proietto and ABC Signature president Jonnie Davis said in a joint statement. “We have been obsessed with their work for years and are very excited to continue our relationship in animation with them, and are thrilled to expand their development into live-action within our studio.”
‘Koala Man’ is the first series to come out of Hernandez...
Under the deal, Hernandez and Samit will create new animated and live-action series under their shingle Hermit House for all platforms.
“Dan and Benji are wildly talented writers with a truly unique sensibility and a hilarious voice,” 20th TV Animation exec VP Marci Proietto and ABC Signature president Jonnie Davis said in a joint statement. “We have been obsessed with their work for years and are very excited to continue our relationship in animation with them, and are thrilled to expand their development into live-action within our studio.”
‘Koala Man’ is the first series to come out of Hernandez...
- 1/9/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Writing-producing duo Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit, showrunners on Hulu’s adult animated comedy Koala Man, which premieres today, have extended their relationship with 20th Television Animation with a new joint multi-year overall deal at the animation unit as well as sibling ABC Signature for live-action projects. The new pact succeeds duo’s 20th Television overall deal for live-action and animated series.
Under the agreement, Hernandez and Samit will develop, write and produce both animated and live-action series for all platforms through their production company, Hermit House. They serve as showrunners on 20th TV Animation’s Koala Man, starring Sarah Snook, Demi Lardner and Hugh Jackman, which they developed and executive produce alongside Michael Cusack and Justin Roiland. The duo also is already in business with ABC Studios; they have workplace comedy Talk Nerdy to Me in early development at CBS through the studio.
Additionally, Hernandez and Samit also created...
Under the agreement, Hernandez and Samit will develop, write and produce both animated and live-action series for all platforms through their production company, Hermit House. They serve as showrunners on 20th TV Animation’s Koala Man, starring Sarah Snook, Demi Lardner and Hugh Jackman, which they developed and executive produce alongside Michael Cusack and Justin Roiland. The duo also is already in business with ABC Studios; they have workplace comedy Talk Nerdy to Me in early development at CBS through the studio.
Additionally, Hernandez and Samit also created...
- 1/9/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Plot: “Koala Man” follows middle-aged dad Kevin and his titular not-so-secret identity, whose only superpower is a burning passion for following rules and snuffing out petty crime in the town of Dapto. Though it may seem like any other Australian suburb, forces of evil both cosmic and man-made lie in wait to pounce on unsuspecting Daptonians. On a quest to clean up his hometown, and often roping his frustrated family into his adventures, Koala Man stands at the ready. He’ll do whatever it takes to defeat villainous masterminds, supernatural horrors, or worse: jerks who don’t take their rubbish bins down on the proper days.
Review: Animation comes in all shapes and sizes. Mostly, your cartoon projects are superhero tales inspired by Marvel or DC, but we also have slice-of-life shows like The Simpsons and Family Guy. While adult animation has come into its own in recent years, few...
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- 1/9/2023
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Looney Tunes is the latest casualty of HBO Max’s library culling.
The streamer has pulled Seasons 16-31 of the animated series from its service, which amounts to 256 shorts ranging from 1950 to 2004, Vulture reports. The site notes that HBO Max chose not to renew its license for the Warner Bros. shorts after it expired at the end of 2022.
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Looney Tunes is the most recent show to become a victim of Warner Bros.
The streamer has pulled Seasons 16-31 of the animated series from its service, which amounts to 256 shorts ranging from 1950 to 2004, Vulture reports. The site notes that HBO Max chose not to renew its license for the Warner Bros. shorts after it expired at the end of 2022.
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- 1/3/2023
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Take a look at new footage from the Australian-produced animated comedy series, "Koala Man", starring Hugh Jackman ("Logan") , Michael Cusack, Sarah Snook, Jemaine Clement and Demi Lardner, streaming January 9, 2023 on Hulu:
“…middle-aged dad ‘Kevin’ has a not-so-secret identity, whose only superpower is a burning passion for following rules and snuffing out petty crime in the town of Dapto…
“Though it may seem like any other Australian suburb, forces of evil both cosmic and man-made lie in wait to pounce on unsuspecting ‘Daptonians’.
“On a quest to clean up his hometown, and often roping his frustrated family into his adventures, ‘Koala Man’ stands at the ready. He'll do whatever it takes to defeat villainous masterminds, supernatural horrors, or worse: jerks who don't take their rubbish bins down on the proper days…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
“…middle-aged dad ‘Kevin’ has a not-so-secret identity, whose only superpower is a burning passion for following rules and snuffing out petty crime in the town of Dapto…
“Though it may seem like any other Australian suburb, forces of evil both cosmic and man-made lie in wait to pounce on unsuspecting ‘Daptonians’.
“On a quest to clean up his hometown, and often roping his frustrated family into his adventures, ‘Koala Man’ stands at the ready. He'll do whatever it takes to defeat villainous masterminds, supernatural horrors, or worse: jerks who don't take their rubbish bins down on the proper days…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 1/3/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
"Sometimes it feels like I'm the only thing standing between this town and anarchy!" Hulu has revealed an official trailer for an animated series called Koala Man, an Australian comedy adventure set in the town of Dapto featuring an incredible voice cast. This is premiering for streaming on Hulu next week, just in time to kick off the new year with some fun from down under. "Average dad. Below average superhero." The series follows a family father who lives a not-so-secret identity as the titular hero who possesses a burning passion to snuff out petty crime. He'll end up fighting even greaters dangers to his town. Koala Man stars the voice of creator Michael Cusack as Kevin, the "Koala Man", plus Sarah Snook and Demi Lardner. Along with voices including Hugh Jackman, Hugo Weaving, Rachel House, Jemaine Clement, Natalie Tran, and Cameron Hales. This looks as wild and crazy as expected,...
- 1/3/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Never fear, "Koala Man" is here, mate. "Smiling Friends" and "Yolo: Crystal Fantasy" creator Michael Cusack's new Hulu comedy has its very first trailer, and it looks like the show's protagonist is going to be one of my favorite superheroes ever. What can I say? I love an underdog.
In the sneak peek, we're introduced to Kevin, a normal everyday Australian man who takes on the persona of Koala Man at night to rid the streets of his town of crime. The catch is that, of course, he's just a regular dude with no powers, so he doesn't exactly get very far with his own two fists — at first, anyway. Things do seemingly go off the rails at some points in the season, as the trailer shows us many funny bits including a few homages to the George Miller film "Mad Max: Fury Road," an understandable pride point of Australian pride.
In the sneak peek, we're introduced to Kevin, a normal everyday Australian man who takes on the persona of Koala Man at night to rid the streets of his town of crime. The catch is that, of course, he's just a regular dude with no powers, so he doesn't exactly get very far with his own two fists — at first, anyway. Things do seemingly go off the rails at some points in the season, as the trailer shows us many funny bits including a few homages to the George Miller film "Mad Max: Fury Road," an understandable pride point of Australian pride.
- 1/3/2023
- by Lex Briscuso
- Slash Film
Koala Man: Trailer for Hulu’s new animated show from Justin Roiland and Michael Cusack debuts online
Whenever evil peeks its head out in the land down under, a mild-mannered family man will turn into a new folk superhero to restore order. Koala Man is a new animated comedy series that’s brought to us by Rick and Morty‘s Justin Roiland and Smiling Friends‘ Michael Cusack. The new series is set to make its debut on Hulu this week, and the new trailer has just dropped online courtesy of star Hugh Jackman’s Instagram.
The official synopsis reads,
Koala Man follows middle-aged dad Kevin and his titular not-so-secret identity, whose only superpower is a burning passion for following rules and snuffing out petty crime in the town of Dapto. Though it may seem like any other Australian suburb, forces of evil both cosmic and man-made lie in wait to pounce on unsuspecting Daptonians. On a quest to clean up his hometown, and often roping his frustrated family into his adventures,...
The official synopsis reads,
Koala Man follows middle-aged dad Kevin and his titular not-so-secret identity, whose only superpower is a burning passion for following rules and snuffing out petty crime in the town of Dapto. Though it may seem like any other Australian suburb, forces of evil both cosmic and man-made lie in wait to pounce on unsuspecting Daptonians. On a quest to clean up his hometown, and often roping his frustrated family into his adventures,...
- 1/3/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Hugh Jackman is returning Down Under to battle buff kangaroos alongside Koala Man. And yes, that is the premise of a new animated Hulu series from the team behind “Rick & Morty.”
Academy Award winner Jackman stars opposite series creator and animator Michael Cusack, who plays the titular hero, in “Koala Man” about a local vigilante who solves crimes in the fictional Australian suburb of Dapto.
The official synopsis reads: “Koala Man” follows middle-aged dad Kevin and his titular not-so-secret identity, whose only superpower is a burning passion for following rules and snuffing out petty crime in the town of Dapto. Though it may seem like any other Australian suburb, forces of evil both cosmic and man-made lie in wait to pounce on unsuspecting Daptonians. On a quest to clean up his hometown, and often roping his frustrated family into his adventures, Koala Man stands at the ready. He’ll...
Academy Award winner Jackman stars opposite series creator and animator Michael Cusack, who plays the titular hero, in “Koala Man” about a local vigilante who solves crimes in the fictional Australian suburb of Dapto.
The official synopsis reads: “Koala Man” follows middle-aged dad Kevin and his titular not-so-secret identity, whose only superpower is a burning passion for following rules and snuffing out petty crime in the town of Dapto. Though it may seem like any other Australian suburb, forces of evil both cosmic and man-made lie in wait to pounce on unsuspecting Daptonians. On a quest to clean up his hometown, and often roping his frustrated family into his adventures, Koala Man stands at the ready. He’ll...
- 1/3/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
"Koala Man", a new original animated comedy TV series, produced by 20th Television Animation for Hulu, stars creator Michael Cusack, Hugh Jackman, Sarah Snook, Jemaine Clement and Demi Lardner, premiering January 9th on Hulu:
“…middle-aged dad ‘Kevin’ has a not-so-secret identity, whose only superpower is a burning passion for following rules and snuffing out petty crime in the town of Dapto…
“Though it may seem like any other Australian suburb, forces of evil both cosmic and man-made lie in wait to pounce on unsuspecting ‘Daptonians’.
“On a quest to clean up his hometown, and often roping his frustrated family into his adventures, ‘Koala Man’ stands at the ready. He'll do whatever it takes to defeat villainous masterminds, supernatural horrors, or worse: jerks who don't take their rubbish bins down on the proper days…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
“…middle-aged dad ‘Kevin’ has a not-so-secret identity, whose only superpower is a burning passion for following rules and snuffing out petty crime in the town of Dapto…
“Though it may seem like any other Australian suburb, forces of evil both cosmic and man-made lie in wait to pounce on unsuspecting ‘Daptonians’.
“On a quest to clean up his hometown, and often roping his frustrated family into his adventures, ‘Koala Man’ stands at the ready. He'll do whatever it takes to defeat villainous masterminds, supernatural horrors, or worse: jerks who don't take their rubbish bins down on the proper days…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 12/24/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
"Koala Man", a new original animated comedy TV series, produced by 20th Television Animation for Hulu, stars creator Michael Cusack, Hugh Jackman, Sarah Snook, Jemaine Clement and Demi Lardner, premiering January 9th on Hulu:
“…middle-aged dad ‘Kevin’ has a not-so-secret identity, whose only superpower is a burning passion for following rules and snuffing out petty crime in the town of Dapto…
“Though it may seem like any other Australian suburb, forces of evil both cosmic and man-made lie in wait to pounce on unsuspecting ‘Daptonians’.
“On a quest to clean up his hometown, and often roping his frustrated family into his adventures, ‘Koala Man’ stands at the ready. He'll do whatever it takes to defeat villainous masterminds, supernatural horrors, or worse: jerks who don't take their rubbish bins down on the proper days…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
“…middle-aged dad ‘Kevin’ has a not-so-secret identity, whose only superpower is a burning passion for following rules and snuffing out petty crime in the town of Dapto…
“Though it may seem like any other Australian suburb, forces of evil both cosmic and man-made lie in wait to pounce on unsuspecting ‘Daptonians’.
“On a quest to clean up his hometown, and often roping his frustrated family into his adventures, ‘Koala Man’ stands at the ready. He'll do whatever it takes to defeat villainous masterminds, supernatural horrors, or worse: jerks who don't take their rubbish bins down on the proper days…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 12/9/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Hunters is on a mission to take down Adolf Hitler in a newly released teaser for the Prime Video drama’s second and final season, premiering with all episodes on Friday, Jan. 13.
The Season 1 finale revealed that, in the series’ alternative-history universe, the German dictator and his wife, Eva Braun (aka the Colonel, played by Lena Olin), were alive and well and living in South America. Further, they were in the process of planning a Fourth Reich that would take root in America. German actor Udo Kier (Denmark’s The Kingdom) will play Hitler in Season 2, which also welcomes new...
The Season 1 finale revealed that, in the series’ alternative-history universe, the German dictator and his wife, Eva Braun (aka the Colonel, played by Lena Olin), were alive and well and living in South America. Further, they were in the process of planning a Fourth Reich that would take root in America. German actor Udo Kier (Denmark’s The Kingdom) will play Hitler in Season 2, which also welcomes new...
- 12/8/2022
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Australia’s Princess Productions is acquiring Irish firm Boulder Media from toy giant Hasbro, we’ve learned.
The deal is the most notable M&a on the international animation market for a while. It closed earlier this month and gives Princess expanded production services capabilities for its in-house and third-party projects and allow it push into development in Ireland. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
Boulder is one of Ireland’s largest animation studios, having worked on Hasbro’s Transformers and My Little Pony franchises and TV shows such as Go Jetters and Danger Mouse. Its sale to Hasbro in 2016 was considered a major sign of intent by the U.S. toy manufacturer’s desire to make and own more content. Hasbro later acquired Pepper Pig and Pj Masks owner eOne but is now focusing more on Hasbro-branded IP and has its other entertainment assets under strategic review.
The deal is the most notable M&a on the international animation market for a while. It closed earlier this month and gives Princess expanded production services capabilities for its in-house and third-party projects and allow it push into development in Ireland. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
Boulder is one of Ireland’s largest animation studios, having worked on Hasbro’s Transformers and My Little Pony franchises and TV shows such as Go Jetters and Danger Mouse. Its sale to Hasbro in 2016 was considered a major sign of intent by the U.S. toy manufacturer’s desire to make and own more content. Hasbro later acquired Pepper Pig and Pj Masks owner eOne but is now focusing more on Hasbro-branded IP and has its other entertainment assets under strategic review.
- 11/1/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
The fifth season of “Inside Amy Schumer” has its official trailer, which Paramount+ released today (October 6th). The first two episodes of the season are set to premiere on the service Thursday, Oct. 20, with the remaining three episodes dropping weekly afterward.
In addition to Schumer, the new season features Amber Tamblyn, Bridget Everett, Cara Delevinge, Chris Parnell, Ellie Kemper, Jesse Williams, Laura Benanti, Michael Ian Black, Olivia Munn and Tim Meadows, and returning writers Christine Nangle, Tami Sagher, Jon Glaser and Jeremy Beiler. Meadows, Derek Gaines, Jaye McBride and Georgie Aldaco also join the writing staff this season.
The show is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and executive produced by Amy Schumer, Daniel Powell, Kevin Kane and Bernie Kaminski. Ryan McFaul returns as series director. The series, while returning, will debut on the new platform after its initial four season run wrapped at Comedy Central in 2016.
Check out the full trailer below.
In addition to Schumer, the new season features Amber Tamblyn, Bridget Everett, Cara Delevinge, Chris Parnell, Ellie Kemper, Jesse Williams, Laura Benanti, Michael Ian Black, Olivia Munn and Tim Meadows, and returning writers Christine Nangle, Tami Sagher, Jon Glaser and Jeremy Beiler. Meadows, Derek Gaines, Jaye McBride and Georgie Aldaco also join the writing staff this season.
The show is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and executive produced by Amy Schumer, Daniel Powell, Kevin Kane and Bernie Kaminski. Ryan McFaul returns as series director. The series, while returning, will debut on the new platform after its initial four season run wrapped at Comedy Central in 2016.
Check out the full trailer below.
- 10/7/2022
- by EJ Panaligan
- Variety Film + TV
The current slate of adult animation is about to get a lot more Aussie-ome. Get it? Like awesome? But a pun on Australia? Fine, I don't need your laughs to know that I'm funny. Joining Hulu's already stellar line-up of original series like "Solar Opposites" and "Hit-Monkey" comes "Koala Man," a superhero comedy about an average dad named Kevin, the It coordinator for the Depto town council with a relentless quest for justice. When he's feeling especially compelled, Kevin adapts the alter-ego of Koala Man, a superhero identity that allows Kevin to be the hero he feels he could never be in his normal, civilian life. It doesn't matter if the day's crime is battling interdimensional aliens or making sure neighborhood lawns aren't out of control, Koala Man is here to make sure everyone is adhering to the rules of the world. We're still a few months away until it premieres,...
- 10/6/2022
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Jemaine Clement voice Principal Bazwell in Hulu’s ‘Koala Man’
Hulu’s Koala Man continues to fill out its first season voice cast, adding Jemaine Clement, Rachel House, and Jarrad Wright in key roles. The animated series hosted a panel at the 2022 New York Comic Con and announced the latest additions to the cast, including Hugo Weaving and Miranda Otto as guest stars.
The newcomers join previously announced voice cast members Hugh Jackman, Sarah Snook, and Demi Lardner. Series creator Michael Cusack will be voicing the titular character. Justin Roiland (Solar Opposites), Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit, and Michael Cowap executive produce.
The casting announcement didn’t include a targeted season one premiere date.
Koala Man Plot, Cast, and Characters:
Koala Man follows middle-aged dad Kevin and his titular not-so-secret identity, whose only superpower is a burning passion for following rules and snuffing out petty crime in the town of Dapto.
Hulu’s Koala Man continues to fill out its first season voice cast, adding Jemaine Clement, Rachel House, and Jarrad Wright in key roles. The animated series hosted a panel at the 2022 New York Comic Con and announced the latest additions to the cast, including Hugo Weaving and Miranda Otto as guest stars.
The newcomers join previously announced voice cast members Hugh Jackman, Sarah Snook, and Demi Lardner. Series creator Michael Cusack will be voicing the titular character. Justin Roiland (Solar Opposites), Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit, and Michael Cowap executive produce.
The casting announcement didn’t include a targeted season one premiere date.
Koala Man Plot, Cast, and Characters:
Koala Man follows middle-aged dad Kevin and his titular not-so-secret identity, whose only superpower is a burning passion for following rules and snuffing out petty crime in the town of Dapto.
- 10/6/2022
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Exclusive: Hulu is adding some new voices to its upcoming animated comedy Koala Man.
Jemaine Clement, Rachel House and Jarrad Wright have joined the cast, with Miranda Otto and Hugo Weaving making guest appearances on the series.
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They join previously announced cast Michael Cusack — also series creator and executive producer — who voices multiple characters including the titular hero and his son, Liam; Hugh Jackman, who plays Big Greg; Sarah Snook as Kevin’s wife, Vicky; and Demi Lardner as Kevin and Vicky’s daughter Alison.
Clement will play principal Bazwell, a nerdy and caring mentor to Liam and an ineffectual dandy of a man, always poised to support the students of North Dapto High with a helpful anecdote or encouraging song lyric.
House will voice Janine, Vicky’s friend and co-worker at the school canteen, and Louise, the proprietress of the bowling club who has a deep,...
Jemaine Clement, Rachel House and Jarrad Wright have joined the cast, with Miranda Otto and Hugo Weaving making guest appearances on the series.
Related: 2022 Hulu Pilots & Series Orders
They join previously announced cast Michael Cusack — also series creator and executive producer — who voices multiple characters including the titular hero and his son, Liam; Hugh Jackman, who plays Big Greg; Sarah Snook as Kevin’s wife, Vicky; and Demi Lardner as Kevin and Vicky’s daughter Alison.
Clement will play principal Bazwell, a nerdy and caring mentor to Liam and an ineffectual dandy of a man, always poised to support the students of North Dapto High with a helpful anecdote or encouraging song lyric.
House will voice Janine, Vicky’s friend and co-worker at the school canteen, and Louise, the proprietress of the bowling club who has a deep,...
- 10/6/2022
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
“Succession” actress Sarah Snook and Australian comedian Demi Lardner have joined the cast of the upcoming Hulu animated comedy series “Koala Man.” Both were announced at the “Koala Man” panel at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday.
Snook is set to play Vicky, who believes her husband Kevin — middle-aged father as well as the somewhat pathetic titular hero — is just going through a phase. She tolerates Koala Man, a superhero whose only superpower is an intense passion for following rules and snuffing out petty crime in the Australian town of Dapto. However, Vicky hopes someday Kevin will snap out of his bizarre mid-life crisis so that he can show her the passion she feels is missing.
Lardner plays Alison, the daughter of Kevin and twin to Liam. Dedicated to becoming the most popular girl in school, Alison is passionately determined to become the top dog. The hyper-social girl attempts to distance...
Snook is set to play Vicky, who believes her husband Kevin — middle-aged father as well as the somewhat pathetic titular hero — is just going through a phase. She tolerates Koala Man, a superhero whose only superpower is an intense passion for following rules and snuffing out petty crime in the Australian town of Dapto. However, Vicky hopes someday Kevin will snap out of his bizarre mid-life crisis so that he can show her the passion she feels is missing.
Lardner plays Alison, the daughter of Kevin and twin to Liam. Dedicated to becoming the most popular girl in school, Alison is passionately determined to become the top dog. The hyper-social girl attempts to distance...
- 7/22/2022
- by Carson Burton
- Variety Film + TV
Sarah Snook (Succession) and Australian comedian Demi Lardner have joined the cast of the upcoming Hulu animated comedy series Koala Man, it was announced during the show’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday.
They join previously announced cast of Michael Cusack (who is also creator and executive producer), who voices multiple characters including the titular hero and his son, Liam, as well as Hugh Jackman, who plays Big Greg.
Snook plays Vicky, who thinks her husband Kevin is just going through a phase. While she tolerates Koala Man, she hopes Kevin will snap out of whatever bizarre mid-life crisis he’s going through. Vicky sincerely loves Kevin for his reliability, but now that his Koala Man duties are making him less reliable, Vicky’s questioning if settling down was the right choice. She sees how dedicated Kevin is to being Koala Man and, as the school canteen lady,...
They join previously announced cast of Michael Cusack (who is also creator and executive producer), who voices multiple characters including the titular hero and his son, Liam, as well as Hugh Jackman, who plays Big Greg.
Snook plays Vicky, who thinks her husband Kevin is just going through a phase. While she tolerates Koala Man, she hopes Kevin will snap out of whatever bizarre mid-life crisis he’s going through. Vicky sincerely loves Kevin for his reliability, but now that his Koala Man duties are making him less reliable, Vicky’s questioning if settling down was the right choice. She sees how dedicated Kevin is to being Koala Man and, as the school canteen lady,...
- 7/22/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
UTA has hired comedy promoter Georgie Donnelly as an agent in its Comedy Touring division. She will be based in London along with last year’ comedy agent hire Bjorn Wentlandt and book and rep comedy acts internationally.
Donnelly, a leading producer at Edinburgh Fringe, most recently was Head of Comedy at Kilimanjaro Live where she toured UK acts including Tape Face, Jessica Fostekew and Tony Law.
Before that, she lived in Australia and worked at Laughing Stock Productions, producing acts including Felicity Ward, Demi Lardner, Chopper and Sammy J & Randy. She began her career in the UK as an agent at Rbm Comedy.
“We are thrilled to have Georgie join our expanding global team,” said Nick Nuciforo, Head of Comedy Touring at UTA, in a release announcing Donnelly’s hire. “Her extensive and unique experience in promotion will be an invaluable resource to our team. She is a respected figure in the industry,...
Donnelly, a leading producer at Edinburgh Fringe, most recently was Head of Comedy at Kilimanjaro Live where she toured UK acts including Tape Face, Jessica Fostekew and Tony Law.
Before that, she lived in Australia and worked at Laughing Stock Productions, producing acts including Felicity Ward, Demi Lardner, Chopper and Sammy J & Randy. She began her career in the UK as an agent at Rbm Comedy.
“We are thrilled to have Georgie join our expanding global team,” said Nick Nuciforo, Head of Comedy Touring at UTA, in a release announcing Donnelly’s hire. “Her extensive and unique experience in promotion will be an invaluable resource to our team. She is a respected figure in the industry,...
- 2/4/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Jane Turner, Marg Downey, Glenn Robbins, Gina Riley, Magda Szubanski, Michael Veitch, Shane Jacobson and Stephen Curry are matching wits in a new weekly sketch comedy which the producers see as the beginning of a franchise.
Commissioned by The Comedy Channel, Open Slather also features a dozen rising stars on the comedy circuit: Ben Gerrard, Ben Lomas, Dave Eastgate, Demi Lardner, Emily Taheny, George H. Xanthis, Hannah Bath, Holly Austin, Ilai Swindells, Jay K Cagatay, Laura Hughes and Miles O.Neil.
Filmed in Melbourne with a live studio audience, the show takes aim at popular culture, politics, sport, music and media. Among the likely targets: Tony Abbott, reality shows such as The Voice and the soon-to-conclude Mad Men.
The 20-part series is being produced by McWaters Productions, marking the third collaboration between Kath & Kim.s Rick McKenna and Chris Lilley.s producing partner Laura Waters.
McKenna first got the idea...
Commissioned by The Comedy Channel, Open Slather also features a dozen rising stars on the comedy circuit: Ben Gerrard, Ben Lomas, Dave Eastgate, Demi Lardner, Emily Taheny, George H. Xanthis, Hannah Bath, Holly Austin, Ilai Swindells, Jay K Cagatay, Laura Hughes and Miles O.Neil.
Filmed in Melbourne with a live studio audience, the show takes aim at popular culture, politics, sport, music and media. Among the likely targets: Tony Abbott, reality shows such as The Voice and the soon-to-conclude Mad Men.
The 20-part series is being produced by McWaters Productions, marking the third collaboration between Kath & Kim.s Rick McKenna and Chris Lilley.s producing partner Laura Waters.
McKenna first got the idea...
- 4/6/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
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