Apple TV+ dropped the official trailer for “Hijack,” the upcoming thriller series that is set to premiere with two episodes on Wednesday, June 28. The seven-episode season will be available on the streamer, with the remaining five episodes dropping the following five weeks, until the finale on August 2.
According to the official logline, “’Hijack’ is a thriller that follows the journey of a hijacked plane as it makes its way to London over a seven-hour flight, and authorities on the ground scramble for answers.”
“Hijack” stars Idris Elba as Sam Nelson, the business negotiator who steps up to save the lives of his fellow passengers. Elba is joined by Christine Adams, Max Beesley, Eve Myles, Neil Maskell, Jasper Britton, Harry Michell, Aimee Kelly, Mohamed Elsandel and Ben Miles.
Created by writer George Kay and director Jim Field Smith; the two also serve as executive producers alongside Elba, Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta and Kris Thykier.
According to the official logline, “’Hijack’ is a thriller that follows the journey of a hijacked plane as it makes its way to London over a seven-hour flight, and authorities on the ground scramble for answers.”
“Hijack” stars Idris Elba as Sam Nelson, the business negotiator who steps up to save the lives of his fellow passengers. Elba is joined by Christine Adams, Max Beesley, Eve Myles, Neil Maskell, Jasper Britton, Harry Michell, Aimee Kelly, Mohamed Elsandel and Ben Miles.
Created by writer George Kay and director Jim Field Smith; the two also serve as executive producers alongside Elba, Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta and Kris Thykier.
- 5/26/2023
- by Charna Flam, McKinley Franklin and Sophia Scorziello
- Variety Film + TV
Starting on Thursday, May 25, Warner Bros. Discovery will premiere four new Max Original documentary specials covering the 100-year anniversary of Warner Bros. The “100 Years of Warner Bros.” specials will be narrated by Morgan Freeman. The first two specials — “The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of” and “Clint, Kubrick and Kryptonite” — premiere this week. Then, on Thursday, June 1, “Heroes, Villains and Friends” and “Wizarding World and The Big Bang” will debut on Max.
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It was announced this week that following a record-breaking premiere on Paramount+, the reality series “The Family Stallone” had been picked up for a second season. The show follows the erstwhile “Rocky” and “Rambo” actor, his wife, and daughters as they live their lives dealing with fame and each other.
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It was announced this week that following a record-breaking premiere on Paramount+, the reality series “The Family Stallone” had been picked up for a second season. The show follows the erstwhile “Rocky” and “Rambo” actor, his wife, and daughters as they live their lives dealing with fame and each other.
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- 5/24/2023
- by Fern Siegel
- The Streamable
Tubi has given the green light to a second season of its animated series, “The Freak Brothers” — its first-ever renewal of a show.
Featuring the voices of Woody Harrelson, John Goodman, Pete Davidson, Tiffany Haddish, Adam Devine, Blake Anderson, Andrea Savage, La La Anthony and Rapper ScHoolboy Q, the series — Tubi’s first animated original — is based on the comics from Gilbert Shelton.
“We’re thrilled to embark on another even more freaky trip with Adam Lewinson, Rachel Koehler and the fantastic teams at Tubi, Fox and Lionsgate. And we’re most excited for our fans to twist one up and enjoy Season Two,” executive producer Courtney Solomon, said in a statement.
Season 2, which will span eight episodes, will premiere in December 2022, the network announced on Monday.
“We’re excited to bring back our favorite trio of ‘Freaks’ – and their trippy pet Kitty – for another wild season,” Adam Lewinson, chief content officer for Tubi,...
Featuring the voices of Woody Harrelson, John Goodman, Pete Davidson, Tiffany Haddish, Adam Devine, Blake Anderson, Andrea Savage, La La Anthony and Rapper ScHoolboy Q, the series — Tubi’s first animated original — is based on the comics from Gilbert Shelton.
“We’re thrilled to embark on another even more freaky trip with Adam Lewinson, Rachel Koehler and the fantastic teams at Tubi, Fox and Lionsgate. And we’re most excited for our fans to twist one up and enjoy Season Two,” executive producer Courtney Solomon, said in a statement.
Season 2, which will span eight episodes, will premiere in December 2022, the network announced on Monday.
“We’re excited to bring back our favorite trio of ‘Freaks’ – and their trippy pet Kitty – for another wild season,” Adam Lewinson, chief content officer for Tubi,...
- 5/2/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
"Dope will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no dope."
- Freewheelin' Franklin, from "The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers" (1971)
Based on Gilbert Shelton's stoner-centric underground comix tentpole, "The Freak Brothers" debuted on Tubi in November of 2021, one of only a handful of shows and movies to debut on the Fox Corporation-owned streaming service. According to a report in Variety today, "The Freak Brothers," which was created by Courtney Solomon, Alan R. Cohen, and Alan Freedland, has been renewed for a second season, marking Tubi's first renewal ever.
The animated series takes the characters from the original...
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- Freewheelin' Franklin, from "The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers" (1971)
Based on Gilbert Shelton's stoner-centric underground comix tentpole, "The Freak Brothers" debuted on Tubi in November of 2021, one of only a handful of shows and movies to debut on the Fox Corporation-owned streaming service. According to a report in Variety today, "The Freak Brothers," which was created by Courtney Solomon, Alan R. Cohen, and Alan Freedland, has been renewed for a second season, marking Tubi's first renewal ever.
The animated series takes the characters from the original...
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- 5/2/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Tubi has handed a Season 2 renewal to The Freak Brothers, its first animated original series, for premiere in December. The streaming service has ordered eight episodes of the adult animated comedy based on Gilbert Shelton’s cult classic underground comic.
Its all-star voice cast, which includes Woody Harrelson, John Goodman, Pete Davidson, Tiffany Haddish, Adam Devine, Blake Anderson, Andrea Savage, La La Anthony and Rapper ScHoolboy Q — are all returning for the second season.
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The series’ renewal follows strong viewership for season 1, which the streamer says delivered nearly twice as many viewers as the No. 2 series on the platform in its first seven weeks (November 14-January 3).
Based on Shelton’s The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers, the series chronicles the escapades of a trio of stoner anti-establishment characters and their cat who wake up from a 50-year nap after smoking...
Its all-star voice cast, which includes Woody Harrelson, John Goodman, Pete Davidson, Tiffany Haddish, Adam Devine, Blake Anderson, Andrea Savage, La La Anthony and Rapper ScHoolboy Q — are all returning for the second season.
Cancellations/Renewals Scorecard: TV Shows Ended Or Continuing In 2021-22 Season
The series’ renewal follows strong viewership for season 1, which the streamer says delivered nearly twice as many viewers as the No. 2 series on the platform in its first seven weeks (November 14-January 3).
Based on Shelton’s The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers, the series chronicles the escapades of a trio of stoner anti-establishment characters and their cat who wake up from a 50-year nap after smoking...
- 5/2/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Tubi has announced that its original animated series “The Freak Brothers” will return for a second season in December 2022. The series renewal is the first ever for the streamer.
“The Freak Brothers,” which is based on Gilbert Shelton’s cult classic comic series “The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers,” follows a trio of stoner characters and their cat as they adjust to life in present-day San Francisco after smoking a magical strain of weed in 1969 forces them into a 50-year nap. The series stars Woody Harrelson, John Goodman, Pete Davidson and Tiffany Haddish.
“We’re excited to bring back our favorite trio of Freaks – and their trippy pet Kitty – for another wild season,” Adam Lewinson, Chief Content Officer at Tubi, said. “’The Freak Brothers’ has received overwhelming reception since its debut in November and has been a key driver in our growing adult comedy offering, cementing Tubi as a destination for adult animation.
“The Freak Brothers,” which is based on Gilbert Shelton’s cult classic comic series “The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers,” follows a trio of stoner characters and their cat as they adjust to life in present-day San Francisco after smoking a magical strain of weed in 1969 forces them into a 50-year nap. The series stars Woody Harrelson, John Goodman, Pete Davidson and Tiffany Haddish.
“We’re excited to bring back our favorite trio of Freaks – and their trippy pet Kitty – for another wild season,” Adam Lewinson, Chief Content Officer at Tubi, said. “’The Freak Brothers’ has received overwhelming reception since its debut in November and has been a key driver in our growing adult comedy offering, cementing Tubi as a destination for adult animation.
- 5/2/2022
- by Carson Burton
- Variety Film + TV
Based on "Wonder Warthog" creator Gilbert Shelton's 1960's "The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers" underground comix, the new cartoon TV series "The Freak Brothers", animated by Starburns Industries ("Rick & Morty"), stars 'Freewheelin' Franklin' (Woody Harrelson), 'Phineas' (Pete Davidson), 'Fat Freddy' (John Goodman) and 'Fat Freddy's Cat' aka 'Kitty' (Tiffany Haddish), now available on Tubi:
...back in 1969 when the 'Freaks' weren’t hanging out at 'Woodstock', they were dodging the 'Narcs' and steady employment.
"But after smoking a magic strain of weed, laid-back 'Franklin', paranoid 'Phineas', man-child 'Freddy', and sardonic 'Kitty' are 'Rip-Van-Winkled' into the future.
"They wake up 50 years later in their renovated house, which is now owned by the 'Switzers' -- a family of ethnically diverse 'trippin’ squares'.
"While the tech-savvy Switzers help guide the Freaks through the rat race of a strange new world...
"...the Freaks – who are unburdened by the baggage of modern life – help...
...back in 1969 when the 'Freaks' weren’t hanging out at 'Woodstock', they were dodging the 'Narcs' and steady employment.
"But after smoking a magic strain of weed, laid-back 'Franklin', paranoid 'Phineas', man-child 'Freddy', and sardonic 'Kitty' are 'Rip-Van-Winkled' into the future.
"They wake up 50 years later in their renovated house, which is now owned by the 'Switzers' -- a family of ethnically diverse 'trippin’ squares'.
"While the tech-savvy Switzers help guide the Freaks through the rat race of a strange new world...
"...the Freaks – who are unburdened by the baggage of modern life – help...
- 12/17/2021
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Actress Natalie Portman will reportedly produce and star in the 'stoner' comedy "Best Buds", from a screenplay by actress Jamie Denbo.
Premise follows “...two best female friends who take a road trip to their friend’s wedding in order to save her by bringing her weed.”
The screenplay is said to be in a similar vein as the comedies "Harold & Kumar" and "Half Baked".
Still no word on the ultimate stoner, stop-motion, animated movie adaptation of creator Gilbert Shelton's "The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers" comic strip, titled "Grass Roots".
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Premise follows “...two best female friends who take a road trip to their friend’s wedding in order to save her by bringing her weed.”
The screenplay is said to be in a similar vein as the comedies "Harold & Kumar" and "Half Baked".
Still no word on the ultimate stoner, stop-motion, animated movie adaptation of creator Gilbert Shelton's "The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers" comic strip, titled "Grass Roots".
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers"...
- 2/23/2010
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
BERLIN -- Germany's X Filme, the team behind art house hits Good bye, Lenin! and Andreas Dresen's Summer in Berlin, have joined forces with the U.K. producers behind British children's classic The Magic Roundabout for a stop-motion animation feature based on Gilbert Shelton's cult comic Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers. The project, titled Grassroots, was announced Monday at the Berlin International Film Festival. Celluloid Dreams will handle world sales. Shelton has written the script with Paul Davies. Dave Borthwick (Roundabout) is attached to direct. Bruce Higham, Andy Leighton and David Lascelles will produce on the U.K. side with X Filme's Andro Steinborn.
- 2/13/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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