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During her childhood, Jessica Gao was so starved for representation on TV, any show that featured an Asian character in any capacity immediately became her favorite. If she saw one in a commercial, she wanted the product. “I was dying to see any small part of myself,” says Gao, a onetime art student whose affections shifted to screenwriting. “When I was first starting out in TV, there was this feeling among a lot of us writers of color of not wanting to be pigeonholed. I didn’t want to just be known as the Asian writer. But today the context is different. People are trying to be more authentic.”
Gao cut her writing teeth at Nickelodeon on kids fare like Back at the Barnyard and The Mighty B! She’d go on to scribe for several animated and live TV shows, including Robot Chicken and Silicon Valley,...
During her childhood, Jessica Gao was so starved for representation on TV, any show that featured an Asian character in any capacity immediately became her favorite. If she saw one in a commercial, she wanted the product. “I was dying to see any small part of myself,” says Gao, a onetime art student whose affections shifted to screenwriting. “When I was first starting out in TV, there was this feeling among a lot of us writers of color of not wanting to be pigeonholed. I didn’t want to just be known as the Asian writer. But today the context is different. People are trying to be more authentic.”
Gao cut her writing teeth at Nickelodeon on kids fare like Back at the Barnyard and The Mighty B! She’d go on to scribe for several animated and live TV shows, including Robot Chicken and Silicon Valley,...
- 7/28/2022
- by Ryan Parker
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Cancun, Mexico — Indie producer Tristen Cutler has teamed with Marvel’s “Avengers Assemble” and Nickelodeon’s “Back at the Barnyard” producer Kyle Jolly on a new apocalyptic, Meso-American-themed animated project for kids, “Maya Unstoppable.” The two met with Variety while shopping the series at Los Cabos and MipCancun, and shared an early mock-up teaser trailer.
The project features one of Mexico’s most recognizable voices in Danny Trejo as a lovable dolt who, taunted by his siblings, busts a bad-brained, lost-his-mind Apocalypse out of longtime imprisonment to prove his own greatness.
Instead, Jag ends up eternally cursed, shrunk to a kitten, and snatched up by none other then a 11 year old girl who talks to herself and might know where his champion is. Both are completely unaware she is his champion and might have to become the savior of the universe.
The young Mayan girl is voiced by newcomer Angelica Hale...
The project features one of Mexico’s most recognizable voices in Danny Trejo as a lovable dolt who, taunted by his siblings, busts a bad-brained, lost-his-mind Apocalypse out of longtime imprisonment to prove his own greatness.
Instead, Jag ends up eternally cursed, shrunk to a kitten, and snatched up by none other then a 11 year old girl who talks to herself and might know where his champion is. Both are completely unaware she is his champion and might have to become the savior of the universe.
The young Mayan girl is voiced by newcomer Angelica Hale...
- 11/16/2018
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Nickelodeon has released the first trailer for their new animated film Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie. If any of you were ever fans of the animated series that ended in 2004, I'm sure you'll be happy with what this trailer has to offer.
The film picks up where the original series left off and the story follows the kids "on the field trip of a lifetime, where Arnold and his friends embark on a quest to achieve his dream of finding his missing parents."
Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie will premiere on Friday, November 24th, from 7:00-9:00pm.
The movie was co-written and executive produced by creator Craig Bartlett. The movie features original voice cast members Francesca Marie Smith (The Prince of Egypt) as Helga and Anndi McAfee (Tom and Jerry: The Movie) as Phoebe, alongside dynamic new voice talent Mason Vale Cotton (Mad Men) as Arnold and Benjamin “Lil’ P-Nut” Flores,...
The film picks up where the original series left off and the story follows the kids "on the field trip of a lifetime, where Arnold and his friends embark on a quest to achieve his dream of finding his missing parents."
Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie will premiere on Friday, November 24th, from 7:00-9:00pm.
The movie was co-written and executive produced by creator Craig Bartlett. The movie features original voice cast members Francesca Marie Smith (The Prince of Egypt) as Helga and Anndi McAfee (Tom and Jerry: The Movie) as Phoebe, alongside dynamic new voice talent Mason Vale Cotton (Mad Men) as Arnold and Benjamin “Lil’ P-Nut” Flores,...
- 10/7/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
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Supergirl, Wonder Woman, Batgirl & Friendssearch For Their Stolen Memories Whenwarner Bros. Home Entertainment,DC Entertainment & The Lego®Group Presentlego® DC Super Hero Girls:brain Drain On Digital HD July 25 and DVD August 8, 2017
Burbank, CA – Missing memories provide an intriguing mystery for everyone’s favorite young female protagonists in the all-new animated film, Lego® DC Super Hero Girls: Brain Drain. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, DC Entertainment and The Lego® Group, the film – the first Lego® entry in the worldwide DC Super Hero Girls franchise phenomenon – will be distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (Wbhe) July 25, 2017 on Digital HD ($19.99 Srp) and August 8 on DVD (Srp $19.98).
When Supergirl, Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Bumblebee and Katana suddenly realize they cannot remember a single moment from their Monday at Super Hero High, the young DC Super Heroes spring into sleuthing action! Suspecting foul-play, they band together to retrace their...
Supergirl, Wonder Woman, Batgirl & Friendssearch For Their Stolen Memories Whenwarner Bros. Home Entertainment,DC Entertainment & The Lego®Group Presentlego® DC Super Hero Girls:brain Drain On Digital HD July 25 and DVD August 8, 2017
Burbank, CA – Missing memories provide an intriguing mystery for everyone’s favorite young female protagonists in the all-new animated film, Lego® DC Super Hero Girls: Brain Drain. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, DC Entertainment and The Lego® Group, the film – the first Lego® entry in the worldwide DC Super Hero Girls franchise phenomenon – will be distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (Wbhe) July 25, 2017 on Digital HD ($19.99 Srp) and August 8 on DVD (Srp $19.98).
When Supergirl, Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Bumblebee and Katana suddenly realize they cannot remember a single moment from their Monday at Super Hero High, the young DC Super Heroes spring into sleuthing action! Suspecting foul-play, they band together to retrace their...
- 7/2/2017
- by Matt MacNabb
- Legions of Gotham
Burbank, CA (June 1, 2017) – Missing memories provide an intriguing mystery for everyone’s favorite young female protagonists in the all-new animated film, Lego® DC Super Hero Girls: Brain Drain. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, DC Entertainment and The Lego® Group, the film – the first Lego® entry in the worldwide DC Super Hero Girls franchise phenomenon – will be distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (Wbhe) July 25, 2017 on Digital HD ($19.99 Srp) and August 8 on DVD (Srp $19.98).
When Supergirl, Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Bumblebee and Katana suddenly realize they cannot remember a single moment from their Monday at Super Hero High, the young DC Super Heroes spring into sleuthing action! Suspecting foul-play, they band together to retrace their steps and uncover the mystery of who exactly stole their memories – and what nefarious plan might be afoot?
Lego® DC Super Hero Girls: Brain Drain voice cast returns its core cast in Grey Griffin (Wonder Woman...
When Supergirl, Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Bumblebee and Katana suddenly realize they cannot remember a single moment from their Monday at Super Hero High, the young DC Super Heroes spring into sleuthing action! Suspecting foul-play, they band together to retrace their steps and uncover the mystery of who exactly stole their memories – and what nefarious plan might be afoot?
Lego® DC Super Hero Girls: Brain Drain voice cast returns its core cast in Grey Griffin (Wonder Woman...
- 6/2/2017
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
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- 3/13/2016
- by Todd Rigney
- DreadCentral.com
Marjorie Cohn, Nickelodeon’s president of content development, is exiting the company. Nickelodeon Group president Cyma Zarghami broke the news in a companywide e-mail Monday. Cohn, a 24-year veteran of Nickelodeon, is responsible for many of the network’s hits over the years, including the live-action series iCarly, starring Miranda Cosgrove, Big Time Rush, Victorious, Supah Ninjas and The Troop and BrainSurge. She also developed many animated favorites, including The Penguins of Madagascar and Fanboy and Chum Chum and also oversaw development and production for animated series Back at the Barnyard, Avatar: The Last Airbender, El Tigre: The Adventures of
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- 4/15/2013
- by Marisa Guthrie
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the nominees for the 38th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Awards. General Hospital lead the pack with 21 nominations.
Nominations by Show:
General Hospital 21
The Young and the Restless 20
Sesame Street 16
The Bold and the Beautiful 14
All My Children 13
The Ellen DeGeneres Show 12
One Life To Live 12
Penguins of Madagascar 8
The Electric Company 7
Today Show 6
Transformers Prime 6
The View 6
Days of Our Lives 5
The Oprah Winfrey Show 5
84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 4
As the World Turns 4
Between the Lions 4
Private Sessions 4
The Rally To Restore Sanity And/Or Fear 4
Biz Kid$ 3
Disney Kick Buttowski 3
Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 3
The Doctors 3
Fanboy and Chum Chum 3
Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman 3
Giada At Home 3
Live with Regis and Kelly 3
Rachael Ray 3
SciGirls 3
Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee 3
The Wendy Williams Show 3
America's Test Kitchen 2
Back at the Barnyard 2
Cash Cab 2
The Cat in the Hat...
Nominations by Show:
General Hospital 21
The Young and the Restless 20
Sesame Street 16
The Bold and the Beautiful 14
All My Children 13
The Ellen DeGeneres Show 12
One Life To Live 12
Penguins of Madagascar 8
The Electric Company 7
Today Show 6
Transformers Prime 6
The View 6
Days of Our Lives 5
The Oprah Winfrey Show 5
84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 4
As the World Turns 4
Between the Lions 4
Private Sessions 4
The Rally To Restore Sanity And/Or Fear 4
Biz Kid$ 3
Disney Kick Buttowski 3
Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 3
The Doctors 3
Fanboy and Chum Chum 3
Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman 3
Giada At Home 3
Live with Regis and Kelly 3
Rachael Ray 3
SciGirls 3
Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee 3
The Wendy Williams Show 3
America's Test Kitchen 2
Back at the Barnyard 2
Cash Cab 2
The Cat in the Hat...
- 5/11/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
As soon as we thought we could predict the outcome of the Oscars, here comes another surprise! This one's brought to you by the Writers Guild of America. Picked for Best Original Screenplay was Christopher Nolan's "Inception." The director, famously dissed for not getting a Best Director Oscar nomination, may just win the Best Original Screenplay come Oscar night. Oscar front-runner, "The King's Speech" was not nominated because it didn't quality under union rules which prompted Nolan to say during his WGA acceptance award that he looked forward to a time when he could accept the award "without qualification."
That could be the beginning of a great script Mr. Nolan, go write it :happy
For adapted screenplay, I'm happy to report that Aaron Sorkin's fantastic script won! Based on "The Accidental Billionaires" by Ben Mezrich, "The Social Network" was the only film last year that I predicted to win this very category.
That could be the beginning of a great script Mr. Nolan, go write it :happy
For adapted screenplay, I'm happy to report that Aaron Sorkin's fantastic script won! Based on "The Accidental Billionaires" by Ben Mezrich, "The Social Network" was the only film last year that I predicted to win this very category.
- 2/7/2011
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
"I Love You Phillip Morris" came out of nowhere and secured a nod for the 2011 Writers Guild Awards. Based on the book by Steven McVicker, the film starring Jim Carrey and Ewan McGRegor as prisoners in love received a Best Adapted Screenplay nomination.
"Phillip Morris" will be competing with awards-favorites "127 Hours" (screenplay by Danny Boyle & Simon Beaufoy), "The Social Network" (screenplay Aaron Sorkin), "The Town" (screenplay by Peter Craig and Ben Affleck & Aaron Stockard), and True Grit (screenplay by Joel Coen & Ethan Coen).
In the Original Screenplay category, critics-darlings "Black Swan" (screenplay by Mark Heyman and Andres Heinz and John McLaughlin), "The Fighter" (screenplay by Scott Silver and Paul Tamasy & Eric Johnson), "Inception" (Christopher Nolan), and "The Kids Are All Right" (written by Lisa Cholodenko & Stuart Blumberg) will be competing with "Please Give" by Nicole Holofcener. Much like "I Love You Phillip Morris," "Please Give," a family dramedy set in New York,...
"Phillip Morris" will be competing with awards-favorites "127 Hours" (screenplay by Danny Boyle & Simon Beaufoy), "The Social Network" (screenplay Aaron Sorkin), "The Town" (screenplay by Peter Craig and Ben Affleck & Aaron Stockard), and True Grit (screenplay by Joel Coen & Ethan Coen).
In the Original Screenplay category, critics-darlings "Black Swan" (screenplay by Mark Heyman and Andres Heinz and John McLaughlin), "The Fighter" (screenplay by Scott Silver and Paul Tamasy & Eric Johnson), "Inception" (Christopher Nolan), and "The Kids Are All Right" (written by Lisa Cholodenko & Stuart Blumberg) will be competing with "Please Give" by Nicole Holofcener. Much like "I Love You Phillip Morris," "Please Give," a family dramedy set in New York,...
- 1/4/2011
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
HollywoodNews.com: The Writers Guild of America, West and the Writers Guild of America, East have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, news, radio, promotional writing, and graphic animation during the 2010 season to be honored at the 2011 Writers Guild Awards on February 5, 2011, in Los Angeles and New York.
Television Nominees
Dramatic Series
Boardwalk Empire, Written by Meg Jackson, Lawrence Konner, Howard Korder, Steve Kornacki, Margaret Nagle, Tim Van Patten, Paul Simms, Terence Winter; HBO
Breaking Bad, Written by Sam Catlin, Vince Gilligan, Peter Gould, Gennifer Hutchison, George Mastras, Tom Schnauz, John Shiban, Moira Walley-Beckett; AMC
Dexter, Written by Scott Buck, Manny Coto, Charles H. Eglee, Lauren Gussis, Chip Johannessen, Jim Leonard, Clyde Phillips, Scott Reynolds, Melissa Rosenberg, Tim Schlattmann, Wendy West; Showtime
Friday Night Lights, Written by Bridget Carpenter, Kerry Ehrin, Ron Fitzgerald, Etan Frankel, Monica Henderson, David Hudgins, Rolin Jones, Jason Katims, Patrick Massett, Derek Santos Olson, John Zinman; NBC
Mad Men,...
Television Nominees
Dramatic Series
Boardwalk Empire, Written by Meg Jackson, Lawrence Konner, Howard Korder, Steve Kornacki, Margaret Nagle, Tim Van Patten, Paul Simms, Terence Winter; HBO
Breaking Bad, Written by Sam Catlin, Vince Gilligan, Peter Gould, Gennifer Hutchison, George Mastras, Tom Schnauz, John Shiban, Moira Walley-Beckett; AMC
Dexter, Written by Scott Buck, Manny Coto, Charles H. Eglee, Lauren Gussis, Chip Johannessen, Jim Leonard, Clyde Phillips, Scott Reynolds, Melissa Rosenberg, Tim Schlattmann, Wendy West; Showtime
Friday Night Lights, Written by Bridget Carpenter, Kerry Ehrin, Ron Fitzgerald, Etan Frankel, Monica Henderson, David Hudgins, Rolin Jones, Jason Katims, Patrick Massett, Derek Santos Olson, John Zinman; NBC
Mad Men,...
- 12/8/2010
- by Linny Lum
- Hollywoodnews.com
The Writers Guild of America doles out their honors for the 2010 television season's outstanding achievements on Feb. 5, 2011 -- and it already looks like it might be a particularly good night for a few series.
"Breaking Bad," "30 Rock," "Modern Family" and "Boardwalk Empire" lead the pack with the most nominations -- though fan favorites like "Friday Night Lights," "Lost" and "The Good Wife" are each represented as well.
Recent years have seen WGAs go to "Mad Men," "30 Rock" and "House."
Here's a partial list of this year's contenders:
Dramatic Series
"Boardwalk Empire"
"Breaking Bad"
"Dexter"
"Friday Night Lights"
"Mad Men"
Comedy Series
"30 Rock"
"Glee"
"Modern Family"
"Nurse Jackie"
"The Office"
New Series
"Boardwalk Empire"
"Justified"
"Men of a Certain Age"
"Treme"
"The Walking Dead"
Episodic Drama
"Boom" ("The Good Wife")
"The Chrysanthemum and the Sword" ("Mad Men")
"The End" ("Lost")
"Help Me" ("House")
"I.F.T." ("Breaking Bad")
"I See You...
"Breaking Bad," "30 Rock," "Modern Family" and "Boardwalk Empire" lead the pack with the most nominations -- though fan favorites like "Friday Night Lights," "Lost" and "The Good Wife" are each represented as well.
Recent years have seen WGAs go to "Mad Men," "30 Rock" and "House."
Here's a partial list of this year's contenders:
Dramatic Series
"Boardwalk Empire"
"Breaking Bad"
"Dexter"
"Friday Night Lights"
"Mad Men"
Comedy Series
"30 Rock"
"Glee"
"Modern Family"
"Nurse Jackie"
"The Office"
New Series
"Boardwalk Empire"
"Justified"
"Men of a Certain Age"
"Treme"
"The Walking Dead"
Episodic Drama
"Boom" ("The Good Wife")
"The Chrysanthemum and the Sword" ("Mad Men")
"The End" ("Lost")
"Help Me" ("House")
"I.F.T." ("Breaking Bad")
"I See You...
- 12/8/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
At C2E2 in Chicago, an announcement was made from Lucasfilm’s Director of Fan Relations, Steve Sansweet that is bound to excite every “Star Wars” fan. As SciFi Mafia reported to you earlier this month, an animated “Star Wars” television comedy series is being developed with the “Robot Chicken” creative team. Who will this new TV series follow? Sansweet drops this bomb: You will be seeing Luke, Han, and Leia in this new animated series!
Sansweet indicated that the new animated series will follow the original cast of “Star Wars” post “Return of the Jedi”.
Lucasfilms is working with Seth Green and Matthew Senreich of “Robot Chicken” along with producer and daytime Emmy and Gemini Award winner Jennifer Hill (“The Backyardians”), director Todd Grimes (“Back at the Barnyard”), and writer Brendan Hay (“The Daily Show”).
Sansweet did mention an interesting twist about the future of the “Star Wars” universe...
Sansweet indicated that the new animated series will follow the original cast of “Star Wars” post “Return of the Jedi”.
Lucasfilms is working with Seth Green and Matthew Senreich of “Robot Chicken” along with producer and daytime Emmy and Gemini Award winner Jennifer Hill (“The Backyardians”), director Todd Grimes (“Back at the Barnyard”), and writer Brendan Hay (“The Daily Show”).
Sansweet did mention an interesting twist about the future of the “Star Wars” universe...
- 4/19/2010
- by Lillian 'zenbitch' Standefer
- ScifiMafia
Lucasfilm Animation is currently developing a new 'satirical' animated "Star Wars" TV series.
Featuring creative involvement from Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, creators/executive producers of Emmy Award-winning "Robot Chicken", as well as writing from Brendan Hay ("The Daily Show"), the new series will look at the "Star Wars" characters with "...a playful and irreverent tone...", produced by Daytime Emmy and Gemini Award-winner Jennifer Hill ("The Backyardigans") and directed by Emmy-nominated Todd Grimes ("Back at the Barnyard").
“There are so many stories taking place in the 'Star Wars' universe, and they don’t all have to focus on the fate of the galaxy,” said Grimes.
"We’re looking at 'Star Wars' from a new perspective; this will be a glimpse at how the rest of the galaxy is affected by the events of the 'Saga'."
“The Star Wars universe is so dense and rich; it’s...
Featuring creative involvement from Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, creators/executive producers of Emmy Award-winning "Robot Chicken", as well as writing from Brendan Hay ("The Daily Show"), the new series will look at the "Star Wars" characters with "...a playful and irreverent tone...", produced by Daytime Emmy and Gemini Award-winner Jennifer Hill ("The Backyardigans") and directed by Emmy-nominated Todd Grimes ("Back at the Barnyard").
“There are so many stories taking place in the 'Star Wars' universe, and they don’t all have to focus on the fate of the galaxy,” said Grimes.
"We’re looking at 'Star Wars' from a new perspective; this will be a glimpse at how the rest of the galaxy is affected by the events of the 'Saga'."
“The Star Wars universe is so dense and rich; it’s...
- 4/7/2010
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Here's an interesting disturbance in the Force: Lucasfilm has announced that it is creating a new animated Star Wars TV series. And it's a comedy, but not in the Jake-Lloyd-unintentional-laughter sort of way.
As strange as it might sound initially, Lucas is putting the project in the right hands. Seth Green and Matthew Senreich from Robot Chicken will develop the series and write episodes with Daily Show writer Brendan Hay. Todd Grimes of the animated Back at the Barnyard will direct.
Said Grimes of the concept, "We're looking at Star Wars from a new perspective; this will be a glimpse at how the rest of the galaxy is affected by the events of the Saga. There's a lot of humor to be mined from that."...
As strange as it might sound initially, Lucas is putting the project in the right hands. Seth Green and Matthew Senreich from Robot Chicken will develop the series and write episodes with Daily Show writer Brendan Hay. Todd Grimes of the animated Back at the Barnyard will direct.
Said Grimes of the concept, "We're looking at Star Wars from a new perspective; this will be a glimpse at how the rest of the galaxy is affected by the events of the Saga. There's a lot of humor to be mined from that."...
- 4/7/2010
- by Colin Boyd
- GetTheBigPicture.net
Lucasfilm Animation is working with an impressive team to develop an animated “Star Wars” television comedy series. The line-up of this team includes daytime Emmy and Gemini Award winner Jennifer Hill (“The Backyardians”) producing, Todd Grimes (“Back at the Barnyard”) directing, Brendan Hay (“The Daily Show”) writing, and Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, creators and executive producers of “Robot Chicken” involved creatively.
“Robot Chicken” has done their own stop-motion animation satire of “Star Wars” (that has met to George Lucas’ approval) so we have somewhat of an idea of where this show may be capable of. In Green’s official statement to this project , he lays out the premise for this new animated comedy:
“The ‘Star Wars’ universe is so dense and rich; it’s crazy to think that there aren’t normal, mundane everyday problems in a world so well-defined. And it’s even crazier to think of what those problems might be,...
“Robot Chicken” has done their own stop-motion animation satire of “Star Wars” (that has met to George Lucas’ approval) so we have somewhat of an idea of where this show may be capable of. In Green’s official statement to this project , he lays out the premise for this new animated comedy:
“The ‘Star Wars’ universe is so dense and rich; it’s crazy to think that there aren’t normal, mundane everyday problems in a world so well-defined. And it’s even crazier to think of what those problems might be,...
- 4/6/2010
- by Lillian 'zenbitch' Standefer
- ScifiMafia
Star Wars Sitcom In The Works
Star Wars director George Lucas is expanding the sci-fi adventure franchise to give cult fans a laugh - he's planning an animated sitcom for U.S. TV.
The filmmaker is taking a backseat to Back at the Barnyard's Todd Grimes, who will direct the comedy series for Lucasfilm.
According to a statement from the production company, the show will "look at the saga's characters with a playful and irreverent tone".
Robot Chicken creators Seth Green and Matthew Senreich will work as creative consultants on the project, while Brendan Hay of U.S. TV comedy the Daily Show has signed on as head writer.
Producer Jennifer Hill tells Daily Variety, "They'll be shaping the type of comedy we're looking for and the look of the show."
Lucas' Star Wars franchise has spawned merchandise, video games and spin-off series that have earned more than $22 billion over the last three decades, according to a 2007 report in U.S. magazine Forbes.
An air date has yet to be set for the new animated series.
The filmmaker is taking a backseat to Back at the Barnyard's Todd Grimes, who will direct the comedy series for Lucasfilm.
According to a statement from the production company, the show will "look at the saga's characters with a playful and irreverent tone".
Robot Chicken creators Seth Green and Matthew Senreich will work as creative consultants on the project, while Brendan Hay of U.S. TV comedy the Daily Show has signed on as head writer.
Producer Jennifer Hill tells Daily Variety, "They'll be shaping the type of comedy we're looking for and the look of the show."
Lucas' Star Wars franchise has spawned merchandise, video games and spin-off series that have earned more than $22 billion over the last three decades, according to a 2007 report in U.S. magazine Forbes.
An air date has yet to be set for the new animated series.
- 4/6/2010
- WENN
Lucasfilm announced Monday that they’re developing an animated Star Wars sitcom.
Seth Green (creator of 2 hilarious Robot Chicken Star Wars specials so far) is the creative consultant on the project and seems optimistic:
“Let us assure you this isn’t going to suck as much as you think it is. We can’t guarantee its excellence, but we’re swinging by the fences.”
So far we know it will not be a sketch comedy show like Robot Chicken, and it’s not a spoof. Robot Chicken creator/exec producer Matt Senreich said it will be a story comedy and “character driven.” It may include crossover appearances from the movie characters but as of now no crossovers with the hit Star Wars: The Clone Wars series are planned.
Producer Jennifer Hill (The Backyardigans) said the length of the episodes has not been decided, but they will be no longer than half-hours.
Seth Green (creator of 2 hilarious Robot Chicken Star Wars specials so far) is the creative consultant on the project and seems optimistic:
“Let us assure you this isn’t going to suck as much as you think it is. We can’t guarantee its excellence, but we’re swinging by the fences.”
So far we know it will not be a sketch comedy show like Robot Chicken, and it’s not a spoof. Robot Chicken creator/exec producer Matt Senreich said it will be a story comedy and “character driven.” It may include crossover appearances from the movie characters but as of now no crossovers with the hit Star Wars: The Clone Wars series are planned.
Producer Jennifer Hill (The Backyardigans) said the length of the episodes has not been decided, but they will be no longer than half-hours.
- 4/6/2010
- by Vactor
- FusedFilm
Lucasfilm Animation is developing an all-new animated "Star Wars" series with a "playful and irreverent tone" that plans to look at the more "comedic aspects" of the "Star Wars" universe according to a press release from Lucasfilm.
"Robot Chicken" creators Seth Green and Matthew Senreich along with "The Daily Show" writer Brendan Hay will be creatively involved in the project which Jennifer Hill ("The Backyardigans") will produce and Todd Grimes ("Back at the Barnyard") will direct.
Cartoon Network currently airs the kiddie-aimed CG-animated action series spin-off "Star Wars: The Clone Wars". No word on which network would air this newest incarnation.
"Robot Chicken" creators Seth Green and Matthew Senreich along with "The Daily Show" writer Brendan Hay will be creatively involved in the project which Jennifer Hill ("The Backyardigans") will produce and Todd Grimes ("Back at the Barnyard") will direct.
Cartoon Network currently airs the kiddie-aimed CG-animated action series spin-off "Star Wars: The Clone Wars". No word on which network would air this newest incarnation.
- 4/6/2010
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Yesterday, Lucasfilm issued a press release revealing plans for an unusual new "Star Wars" TV series. Building on the success of high-profile parodies from the "Family Guy" and "Robot Chicken" crews, the Lucas camp is planning a sitcom series based on the famous galaxy far, far away. "Chicken" creators Seth Green and Matthew Senreich will be "creatively involved"; the show will also feature the writing talents of Brendan Hay ("Frank TV") and direction from Todd Grimes ("Back at the Barnyard").
Lucasfilm promises a "playful and irreverent" tone, something that will likely find parallels with the "Star Wars" treatments seen in the two themed "Chicken" specials. Green summed it up very well in a statement, with a description that could apply equally to both the plans for this coming series and the tone of his previous parodies: "The Star Wars universe is so dense and rich; it’s crazy to think that there aren’t normal,...
Lucasfilm promises a "playful and irreverent" tone, something that will likely find parallels with the "Star Wars" treatments seen in the two themed "Chicken" specials. Green summed it up very well in a statement, with a description that could apply equally to both the plans for this coming series and the tone of his previous parodies: "The Star Wars universe is so dense and rich; it’s crazy to think that there aren’t normal,...
- 4/6/2010
- by Adam Rosenberg
- MTV Movies Blog
Diversification is the key to maintaining a franchise's longevity. Marvel Comics, Disney and DC Comics are all examples of companies that have figured this strategy out for their franchises. And as more companies begin to enter their second and third generation of fans you will see this path start to get walked by more corporations with creative IPs.
Case in point for today's story: Lucasfilm and its Star Wars franchise. What began as a movie series and branched out into animated series and live-action shows continues to modify its styling. Now Star Wars is entering the comedy genre.
The company that Lucas built is employing proven talent to realize this new chapter in its vision of a galaxy far, far away. For the story component of this as-yet untitled comedic Star Wars animated series there will be involvement from Seth Green and Matthew Senrich, the co-creators of Robot Chicken. That...
Case in point for today's story: Lucasfilm and its Star Wars franchise. What began as a movie series and branched out into animated series and live-action shows continues to modify its styling. Now Star Wars is entering the comedy genre.
The company that Lucas built is employing proven talent to realize this new chapter in its vision of a galaxy far, far away. For the story component of this as-yet untitled comedic Star Wars animated series there will be involvement from Seth Green and Matthew Senrich, the co-creators of Robot Chicken. That...
- 4/6/2010
- by Patrick Sauriol
- Corona's Coming Attractions
From my inbox…
San Francisco, Calif. April 5, 2010) – Lucasfilm Animation is currently developing an all-new animated Star Wars series, focusing its efforts on the comedic aspects of the “galaxy far, far away.” Featuring creative involvement from Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, creators and executive producers of the Emmy and Annie Award-winning Robot Chicken, as well as writing from The Daily Show’s Brendan Hay, the series will look at the Saga’s characters with a playful and irreverent tone. The series will be produced by Daytime Emmy and Gemini Award-winner Jennifer Hill (The Backyardigans), and directed by Emmy-nominated Todd Grimes (Back at the Barnyard).
So, it’s a comedic Star Wars (although, some would say the franchise was already comedic enough – especially the 3 prequels) made for TV. Doesn’t matter to me; I’ll pass. I wish Lucas would just kill Star Wars, once and for all. Put that shit to bed!
San Francisco, Calif. April 5, 2010) – Lucasfilm Animation is currently developing an all-new animated Star Wars series, focusing its efforts on the comedic aspects of the “galaxy far, far away.” Featuring creative involvement from Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, creators and executive producers of the Emmy and Annie Award-winning Robot Chicken, as well as writing from The Daily Show’s Brendan Hay, the series will look at the Saga’s characters with a playful and irreverent tone. The series will be produced by Daytime Emmy and Gemini Award-winner Jennifer Hill (The Backyardigans), and directed by Emmy-nominated Todd Grimes (Back at the Barnyard).
So, it’s a comedic Star Wars (although, some would say the franchise was already comedic enough – especially the 3 prequels) made for TV. Doesn’t matter to me; I’ll pass. I wish Lucas would just kill Star Wars, once and for all. Put that shit to bed!
- 4/6/2010
- by Tambay
- ShadowAndAct
The "Star Wars" universe will soon be played for laughs -- intentional ones.
Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, who have done two "Star Wars" parodies for their Adult Swim series "Robot Chicken," are teaming up with Lucasfilm Animation to produce an animated comedy series set in the world of Wookiees, Jedis and droids. Brendan Hay ("The Daily Show," "The Mighty B!") is writing the script, and Jennifer Hill is producing with Green and Senreich. Todd Grimes ("Back at the Barnyard") is set to direct.
The show will take a decidedly more low-stakes approach to the "Star Wars" world. Action will most likely take place away from the stories fans already know backward and forward.
"It's crazy to think that there aren't normal, mundane everyday problems in a world so well-defined," Green says. "What do these characters do when they're not overthrowing empires?"
The show doesn't have a network home yet,...
Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, who have done two "Star Wars" parodies for their Adult Swim series "Robot Chicken," are teaming up with Lucasfilm Animation to produce an animated comedy series set in the world of Wookiees, Jedis and droids. Brendan Hay ("The Daily Show," "The Mighty B!") is writing the script, and Jennifer Hill is producing with Green and Senreich. Todd Grimes ("Back at the Barnyard") is set to direct.
The show will take a decidedly more low-stakes approach to the "Star Wars" world. Action will most likely take place away from the stories fans already know backward and forward.
"It's crazy to think that there aren't normal, mundane everyday problems in a world so well-defined," Green says. "What do these characters do when they're not overthrowing empires?"
The show doesn't have a network home yet,...
- 4/6/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Lucasfilm Animation has confirmed that it is developing an all-new animated "Star Wars" series, focusing on the comedic aspects of the "galaxy far, far away." The new show will be directed by Emmy-nominated Todd Grimes ("Back at the Barnyard") and written by Seth Green and Matthew Senreich ("Robot Chicken") and Brendan Hay ("The Daily Show"). "There are so many stories taking place in the Star Wars universe, and they don't all have to focus on the fate of the galaxy," said Grimes. "We're looking at Star Wars from a new perspective; this will be a glimpse at how the rest of the galaxy is affected by the events of the Saga. There's a lot of humor to be mined from that." Green added: "The Star Wars universe is so dense and rich; it's crazy to think that there aren't normal, mundane everyday problems in a world so well-defined. And it's...
- 4/6/2010
- WorstPreviews.com
Lucasfilm is developing a new, untitled animated Star Wars series intended as a comedic take on the characters from the massively successful sci-fi franchise.
Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, who have satirized Star Wars on their Adult Swim series “Robot Chicken” will have “creative involvement” in the animated show, along with “Daily Show” writer Brendan Hay. The animated comedy isn’t officially set up anywhere yet, but it’s expected to go to the Cartoon Network where Lucasfilm’s other animated series, “The Clone Wars,” is starting its third season this October.
Jennifer Hill (”The Backyardigans”) will produce and Todd Grimes (”Back at the Barnyard”) is signed to direct.
In quotes to the Hollywood Reporter, Green and Senreich said they hoped to “pull back the curtain on some of those behind-the-scenes shenanigans” and take a look at the “mundane, everyday problems” of the iconic characters. To the NY Times, Green...
Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, who have satirized Star Wars on their Adult Swim series “Robot Chicken” will have “creative involvement” in the animated show, along with “Daily Show” writer Brendan Hay. The animated comedy isn’t officially set up anywhere yet, but it’s expected to go to the Cartoon Network where Lucasfilm’s other animated series, “The Clone Wars,” is starting its third season this October.
Jennifer Hill (”The Backyardigans”) will produce and Todd Grimes (”Back at the Barnyard”) is signed to direct.
In quotes to the Hollywood Reporter, Green and Senreich said they hoped to “pull back the curtain on some of those behind-the-scenes shenanigans” and take a look at the “mundane, everyday problems” of the iconic characters. To the NY Times, Green...
- 4/5/2010
- by Jeff Leins
- newsinfilm.com
Variety is reporting that LucasFilm is developing a new animated Star Wars animated television sitcom series. The Daily Show/Frank TV writer Brendan Hay will be the head writer, and Robot Chicken creators/producers Seth Green and Matthew Seinreich will be "creatively involved" while daytime Emmy and Gemini Award-winner Jennifer Hill (The Backyardians) will produce with Todd Grimes (Back at the Barnyard) directing. No start date, series title or network have yet been announced (although it appears they are aiming for either Comedy Central or Cartoon Network). You might recall, Robot Chicken has collaborated with LucasFilm on a series of popular Star Wars parody specials. It seems like George Lucas has finally realized that he can make money off his own "Spaceballs." I've been told that the Clone Wars animated series has actually gotten pretty good, but I don't know many people watching it. To be fair, the people I...
- 4/5/2010
- by Peter Sciretta
- Slash Film
After two hit "Robot Chicken" parodies of "Star Wars," "Chicken" masterminds Seth Green and Matthew Senreich get to do the real thing.
Lucasfilm Animation on Monday announced it is developing a new animated "Star Wars" series that will take a comedic and irreverent look at the characters from the sci-fi franchise and will featuring creative involvement from Green and Senreich as well as writing from Brendan Hay ("The Daily Show").
Jennifer Hill ("The Backyardigans") will produce, with Todd Grimes ("Back at the Barnyard") on board to direct.
"The 'Star Wars' universe is so dense and rich; it's crazy to think that there aren't normal, mundane everyday problems in a world so well-defined," Green said. "What do these characters do when they're not overthrowing empires?"
Added Senreich, "We're going to pull back the curtain of some of those behind-the-scenes shenanigans."
There is no network announced for the new series,...
Lucasfilm Animation on Monday announced it is developing a new animated "Star Wars" series that will take a comedic and irreverent look at the characters from the sci-fi franchise and will featuring creative involvement from Green and Senreich as well as writing from Brendan Hay ("The Daily Show").
Jennifer Hill ("The Backyardigans") will produce, with Todd Grimes ("Back at the Barnyard") on board to direct.
"The 'Star Wars' universe is so dense and rich; it's crazy to think that there aren't normal, mundane everyday problems in a world so well-defined," Green said. "What do these characters do when they're not overthrowing empires?"
Added Senreich, "We're going to pull back the curtain of some of those behind-the-scenes shenanigans."
There is no network announced for the new series,...
- 4/5/2010
- by By Nellie Andreeva
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lucasfilm Animation announced today it is developing an all-new animated "Star Wars" series, focusing its efforts on the comedic aspects of the "galaxy far, far away." Featuring creative involvement from Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, creators and executive producers of the Emmy and Annie Award-winning "Robot Chicken," as well as writing from "The Daily Show's" Brendan Hay, the series will look at the Saga's characters with a playful and irreverent tone. The series will be produced by Daytime Emmy and Gemini Award-winner Jennifer Hill ("The Backyardigans"), and directed by Emmy-nominated Todd Grimes ("Back at the Barnyard"). "There are so many stories taking place in the Star Wars universe, and they don't all have to...
- 4/5/2010
- Comingsoon.net
Regardless of your feelings about Star Wars, and the recent Clone Wars animated series, the appetite for all things Force-related remains healthy…just the way George Lucas likes it (unless, of course, we're talking about 1978's Star Wars Holiday Special; most of us tossed our giblets after watching that shocker). While there's no further word right now about the long-promised 'Star Wars' live action series, Lucasfilm Animation announced today it is developing an all-new animated 'Star Wars' series, apparently focusing its efforts on the comedic aspects of the "galaxy far, far away."
Featuring creative involvement from Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, creators and executive producers of the Emmy and Annie Award-winning Robot Chicken, as well as writing from The Daily Show's Brendan Hay, the series will look at the Saga's characters with a playful and irreverent tone. The series will be produced by Daytime Emmy...
Featuring creative involvement from Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, creators and executive producers of the Emmy and Annie Award-winning Robot Chicken, as well as writing from The Daily Show's Brendan Hay, the series will look at the Saga's characters with a playful and irreverent tone. The series will be produced by Daytime Emmy...
- 4/5/2010
- CinemaSpy
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