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Ranada Shepard Talks the Re-Imagined ‘Good Times’ Animated Series

Ranada Shepard Talks the Re-Imagined ‘Good Times’ Animated Series
Ranada Shepard Talks the Re-Imagined ‘Good Times’ Animated Series

The showrunner and executive producer of Netflix’s controversial, all-new adult animated show, based on the ground-breaking 1974 CBS sitcom, discusses how her upbringing and identity as an adopted Cuban child to Black parents on Chicago’s south side informs her creative decision-making and inspires the show’s loud animation style and edgy comedy.

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Adult Swim Removes Offensive Episodes of Three Animated Series

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 2:50pm
Adult Swim Removes Offensive Episodes of Three Animated Series
Adult Swim Removes Offensive Episodes of Three Animated Series

Episodes from ‘Aqua Teen Hunger Force,’ ‘The Boondocks,’ and ‘The Shivering Truth’ have quietly disappeared from the network’s library, and are not part of show libraries licensed to HBO Max.

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WATCH: Carl Jones and Brian Ash’s ‘Sugar and Toys’ Season 2 Premiere

By Dan Sarto | Monday, September 21, 2020 at 11:18am
WATCH: Carl Jones and Brian Ash’s ‘Sugar and Toys’ Season 2 Premiere
WATCH: Carl Jones and Brian Ash’s ‘Sugar and Toys’ Season 2 Premiere

FUSE’s adult animated sketch comedy take on Saturday morning cartoons is back, from two of the creatives who brought us ‘Black Dynamite’ and ‘The Boondocks,’ with new episodes running every Sunday evening.

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Norman Lear’s Animated ‘Good Times’ Greenlit at Netflix

By Dan Sarto | Monday, September 14, 2020 at 1:22pm
Norman Lear’s Animated ‘Good Times’ Greenlit at Netflix
Norman Lear’s Animated ‘Good Times’ Greenlit at Netflix

‘Black Dynamite’s Carl Jones will serve as creator, executive producer and showrunner on new series; other executive producers include Seth MacFarlane and Stephen Curry.

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Parody in the Age of BLM: Carl Jones and Brian Ash Talk ‘Sugar and Toys’ Season 2

By Dan Sarto | Monday, July 13, 2020 at 1:22pm
Parody in the Age of BLM: Carl Jones and Brian Ash Talk ‘Sugar and Toys’ Season 2
Parody in the Age of BLM: Carl Jones and Brian Ash Talk ‘Sugar and Toys’ Season 2

With a new season of their satirical adult animated sketch comedy show coming soon to Fuse TV, the ‘Black Dynamite’ and ‘The Boondocks’ producers discuss being funny, and controversial, in a Black Lives Matter and pandemic-focused world.  

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HBO Max Greenlights James Wan’s ‘Aquaman: King of Atlantis’ 3-Part Animated Mini-Series

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 4:44pm
HBO Max Greenlights James Wan’s ‘Aquaman: King of Atlantis’ 3-Part Animated Mini-Series
HBO Max Greenlights James Wan’s ‘Aquaman: King of Atlantis’ 3-Part Animated Mini-Series

‘Aquaman’ and ‘Malignant’ director to executive produce kid’s project that begins with the King of Atlantis’ first day on the job. 

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‘Rick & Morty’ Will Stream on HBO Max Starting May 2020

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 5:37pm
‘Rick & Morty’ Will Stream on HBO Max Starting May 2020
‘Rick & Morty’ Will Stream on HBO Max Starting May 2020

All three seasons of Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon’s hit animated series, currently streaming on Hulu, will join ‘South Park’ for next spring’s launch of WarnerMedia’s new steaming platform.

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HBO Max Snags Exclusive ‘South Park’ Streaming Rights for $500 Million

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 4:43pm
HBO Max Snags Exclusive ‘South Park’ Streaming Rights for $500 Million
HBO Max Snags Exclusive ‘South Park’ Streaming Rights for $500 Million

All 23 Seasons of Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s revered animated comedy, plus three upcoming new seasons, will begin streaming on the new platform in June 2020.

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Kristine Belson Adds TV and Streaming to Her Role as Sony Pictures Animation President

Kristine Belson Adds TV and Streaming to Her Role as Sony Pictures Animation President
Kristine Belson Adds TV and Streaming to Her Role as Sony Pictures Animation President

Studio head's contract renewal expands her responsibilities to include production of animation for series and streaming. 

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Carl Jones and Brian Ash Skewer Hip-Hop and Kids’ Cartoons in ‘Sugar and Toys’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 12:12pm
Carl Jones and Brian Ash Skewer Hip-Hop and Kids’ Cartoons in ‘Sugar and Toys’
Carl Jones and Brian Ash Skewer Hip-Hop and Kids’ Cartoons in ‘Sugar and Toys’

Fuse TV’s new series, a late-night, live-action / animated parody from the ‘Black Dynamite’ and ‘The Boondocks’ producers, is a savagely funny social commentary mashup on hip-hop culture and Saturday morning cartoons.  

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Sony Pictures Animation Reveals Bold, Expanded Production Slate at Annecy 2019

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 9:04am
Sony Pictures Animation Reveals Bold, Expanded Production Slate at Annecy 2019
Sony Pictures Animation Reveals Bold, Expanded Production Slate at Annecy 2019

Two Genndy Tartakovsky films, including ‘Fixed,’ the studio’s first R-Rated film, plus a new ‘Boondocks’ TV series and anthology based on Anthony Bourdain graphic novel, among new projects just announced. 

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Carl Jones & Brian Ash’s New Series, ‘Sugar and Toys,’ Premieres June 9

Carl Jones & Brian Ash’s New Series, ‘Sugar and Toys,’ Premieres June 9
Carl Jones & Brian Ash’s New Series, ‘Sugar and Toys,’ Premieres June 9

New series from the producers of ‘Black Dynamite’ and ‘The Boondocks’ marks the Fuse network’s first foray into adult animation.

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Adult Swim Signs First-Look Deal With Aaron McGruder

Adult Swim Signs First-Look Deal With Aaron McGruder
Adult Swim Signs First-Look Deal With Aaron McGruder

Adult Swim expands its relationship with The Boondocks creator Aaron McGruder; first project under the pact will be a live-action/ adventure pilot with the working title of ‘Hooligan Squad.’

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‘Boondocks’ Season Premiere Makes Big Splash on Adult Swim

‘Boondocks’ Season Premiere Makes Big Splash on Adult Swim
‘Boondocks’ Season Premiere Makes Big Splash on Adult Swim

Season 4 premiere ranks as most-watched Adult Swim primetime telecast in five years; most-watched original debut in six years; most-watched telecast in 2014 to date among adults 18-24.

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