It’s nearly Halloween, and Shudder’s horror anthology series Creepshow is upping the ante with an animated tale that is jam-packed with monsters and a helping of dread. As if that wasn’t enough for you to want to tune in, it also features beloved actor Mark Hamill (known best for playing Star Wars‘ Luke Skywalker and voicing Batman: The Animated Series‘ sinister Joker) in a voice role. The animated vignette, available today, called “The Things in Oakwood’s Past,” sees Marnie Wrightson (Danielle Harris), a desperate librarian, hunt for clues relating to a 200-year-old curse before the town’s time capsule opening celebration. Her father, the mayor (Hamill) is none too pleased with her wacky theories. We’ll see who wins in the end. The animated tale is directed by The Walking Dead‘s Greg Nicotero and Dave Newberg. And before you even get to that cartoon story,...
- 10/21/2021
- TV Insider
Kiefer Sutherland and Joey King will lend their voices to Shudder’s upcoming animated The Creepshow Halloween Special, based on two stories by Stephen King and his author son Joe Hill.
Sutherland will star in “Survivor Type,” based on King’s short story adapted by the special’s director Greg Nicotero. Sutherland plays a man determined to stay alive alone on a deserted island no matter what the cost.
The second tale, “Twittering from the Circus of the Dead,” based on the short story by Joe Hill and adapted by Melanie Dale, stars Joey King (The Kissing Booth) as a teen whose family road trip includes a visit to the gravest show on earth.
The Creepshow Halloween Special, based on Shudder’s anthology Creepshow series, with animation by Octopie animation studio, premieres October 26 on Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror and the supernatural.
“Halloween wouldn’t be complete without Creepshow,...
Sutherland will star in “Survivor Type,” based on King’s short story adapted by the special’s director Greg Nicotero. Sutherland plays a man determined to stay alive alone on a deserted island no matter what the cost.
The second tale, “Twittering from the Circus of the Dead,” based on the short story by Joe Hill and adapted by Melanie Dale, stars Joey King (The Kissing Booth) as a teen whose family road trip includes a visit to the gravest show on earth.
The Creepshow Halloween Special, based on Shudder’s anthology Creepshow series, with animation by Octopie animation studio, premieres October 26 on Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror and the supernatural.
“Halloween wouldn’t be complete without Creepshow,...
- 9/24/2020
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix is joining forces with Joe and Anthony Russo, Wizards of The Coast, and Hasbro’s Allspark Animation to bring the worldwide phenomenon of Magic: The Gathering to the screen for the first time in the iconic franchise’s 25-year history with an animated series Magic: The Gathering.
The Russos will oversee the creation of an all new storyline and expand on the stories of the Planeswalkers, which are Magic’s unique magic-wielding heroes and villains as they contend with stakes larger than any one world can hold.
Created in 1993, the Magic franchise has connected with over 38 million fans over the last 25 years and has been published in eleven languages and played in over 70 countries.
Joe and Anthony Russo will executive produce the series.
Magic: The Gathering will feature creative talent from Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Batman: The Animated Series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Firefly, Agent Carter, Ultimate Spider-Man,...
The Russos will oversee the creation of an all new storyline and expand on the stories of the Planeswalkers, which are Magic’s unique magic-wielding heroes and villains as they contend with stakes larger than any one world can hold.
Created in 1993, the Magic franchise has connected with over 38 million fans over the last 25 years and has been published in eleven languages and played in over 70 countries.
Joe and Anthony Russo will executive produce the series.
Magic: The Gathering will feature creative talent from Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Batman: The Animated Series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Firefly, Agent Carter, Ultimate Spider-Man,...
- 6/4/2019
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
After devoting at least seven years of their life to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Russo Brothers are about to make a drastic change. But can Joe and Anthony Russo bring their “Avengers: Endgame” magic to another imaginative franchise? Magic is definitely the key word Netflix execs are banking on.
The siblings’ next project is teaming up with Wizards of The Coast and Hasbro’s Allspark Animation to create an original animated series based on the legendary trading card game “Magic: The Gathering.” Not much is known about the series yet — no official title, no cast, nor premiere date has been announced — but it will be an animated series, which could open up exciting possibilities for all the magical effects needed.
“Magic: The Gathering” is a collectible card game released in 1993 and created by Richard Garfield. Each game represents a battle between wizards known as Planeswalkers who cast spells, use artifacts,...
The siblings’ next project is teaming up with Wizards of The Coast and Hasbro’s Allspark Animation to create an original animated series based on the legendary trading card game “Magic: The Gathering.” Not much is known about the series yet — no official title, no cast, nor premiere date has been announced — but it will be an animated series, which could open up exciting possibilities for all the magical effects needed.
“Magic: The Gathering” is a collectible card game released in 1993 and created by Richard Garfield. Each game represents a battle between wizards known as Planeswalkers who cast spells, use artifacts,...
- 6/3/2019
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
“Magic: The Gathering” is coming to Netflix, with the “Avengers: Endgame” directors on board.
Joe and Anthony Russo will executive produce an animated series based on the popular card game, which will center on the Planeswalkers.
The “Avengers” directors will oversee the creation of an all new storyline and expand on the stories of the unique magic-wielding heroes and villains, the Planeswalkers, as they contend with stakes larger than any one world can hold.
The Russo brothers will serve as executive producers, with Henry Gilroy and Jose Molina as lead writers and co-exec producers, and Yoriaki Mochizuki as supervising director and co-executive producer. The animation will be done by Bardel Studio.
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Todd Makurath, Eric Calderon, and Dave Newberg will produce, and Mike Larocca and Isaac Krauss will also serve as executive producers.
“Magic is a beloved global...
Joe and Anthony Russo will executive produce an animated series based on the popular card game, which will center on the Planeswalkers.
The “Avengers” directors will oversee the creation of an all new storyline and expand on the stories of the unique magic-wielding heroes and villains, the Planeswalkers, as they contend with stakes larger than any one world can hold.
The Russo brothers will serve as executive producers, with Henry Gilroy and Jose Molina as lead writers and co-exec producers, and Yoriaki Mochizuki as supervising director and co-executive producer. The animation will be done by Bardel Studio.
Also Read: 'Glow': Netflix Sets Premiere Date for Las Vegas-Set Season 3
Todd Makurath, Eric Calderon, and Dave Newberg will produce, and Mike Larocca and Isaac Krauss will also serve as executive producers.
“Magic is a beloved global...
- 6/3/2019
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
A Magic: The Gathering animated series is coming to Netflix, Variety has learned.
Joe and Anthony Russo, Wizards of The Coast, and Hasbro’s Allspark Animation have teamed with Netflix to bring the fantasy game to the screen for the first time in the franchise’s history. The Russos will oversee the creation of an all new storyline and expand on the stories of the Planeswalkers, which are Magic’s magic-wielding heroes and villains.
“We have been huge fans and players of Magic: The Gathering for as long as it has been around, so being able to help bring these stories to life through animation is a true passion project for us,” the Russos said.
The Russos — known for their work on the Marvel Cinematic Universe entries “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” “Captain America: Civil War,” “Avengers: Infinity War,” and “Avengers: Endgame”– will executive produce the series. Henry Gilroy and...
Joe and Anthony Russo, Wizards of The Coast, and Hasbro’s Allspark Animation have teamed with Netflix to bring the fantasy game to the screen for the first time in the franchise’s history. The Russos will oversee the creation of an all new storyline and expand on the stories of the Planeswalkers, which are Magic’s magic-wielding heroes and villains.
“We have been huge fans and players of Magic: The Gathering for as long as it has been around, so being able to help bring these stories to life through animation is a true passion project for us,” the Russos said.
The Russos — known for their work on the Marvel Cinematic Universe entries “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” “Captain America: Civil War,” “Avengers: Infinity War,” and “Avengers: Endgame”– will executive produce the series. Henry Gilroy and...
- 6/3/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Guillermo del Toro (The Devil's Backbone, Crimson Peak) has contributed two signed items, a copy of Pacific Rim and The Book of Life, to A Cause for Entertainment's auction to fight breast cancer. Also in today's Horror Highlights: Friday the 13th franchise enamel pins from Fright Rags, the list of short films at Fantastic Fest 2016, Dr. West: A Reanimated Parody sneak peek details, and info on the new poetry collection, As the Blade Cuts.
Guillermo del Toro-Signed Memorabilia at A Cause for Entertainment's Auction to Fight Breast Cancer: "Starting bid: $50.00
Oscar nominated Writer/Director Guillermo Del Toro, known for his work on Cronos, The Devil's Backbone, Hellboy, Pan's Labyrinth and Crimson Peak, has generously donated a signed copy of his film Pacific Rim and his book “The Book of Life” to support the fight against breast cancer.
Auction starts: October 17th, 2016 12:00 am
Auction ends: November 6th, 2016 7:30 pm...
Guillermo del Toro-Signed Memorabilia at A Cause for Entertainment's Auction to Fight Breast Cancer: "Starting bid: $50.00
Oscar nominated Writer/Director Guillermo Del Toro, known for his work on Cronos, The Devil's Backbone, Hellboy, Pan's Labyrinth and Crimson Peak, has generously donated a signed copy of his film Pacific Rim and his book “The Book of Life” to support the fight against breast cancer.
Auction starts: October 17th, 2016 12:00 am
Auction ends: November 6th, 2016 7:30 pm...
- 9/13/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Adult Swim always makes their big presence at San Diego Comic-Con International known.
As always, Adult Swim will be promoting their celebrity-filled panels and autographs inside the convention center and instilling fun activities the building.
The channel will have a large Adult Swim Booth (#3721) with the Return to Feline Fun Hole Slide, Part 2 (whatever that is). Visitors can limber up and come by to lob fish into the cat holes. With true aims, the cats will cough up something beautiful and exciting.
Outside the convention, Adult Swim will present fun and free activities for Sdcc con attenders and non con-goers alike. Behind the convention center at 5th Avenue Landing and Convention Way, from Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., there will be Adult Swim on The Green. In this carnival setting, there will be full of fancy games and Adult Swim theme prizes. You can have your...
As always, Adult Swim will be promoting their celebrity-filled panels and autographs inside the convention center and instilling fun activities the building.
The channel will have a large Adult Swim Booth (#3721) with the Return to Feline Fun Hole Slide, Part 2 (whatever that is). Visitors can limber up and come by to lob fish into the cat holes. With true aims, the cats will cough up something beautiful and exciting.
Outside the convention, Adult Swim will present fun and free activities for Sdcc con attenders and non con-goers alike. Behind the convention center at 5th Avenue Landing and Convention Way, from Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., there will be Adult Swim on The Green. In this carnival setting, there will be full of fancy games and Adult Swim theme prizes. You can have your...
- 7/6/2016
- by Gig Patta
- LRMonline.com
Some really cool news has come out of the Cartoon Network camp today. Variety announced that Cartoon Network's Adult Swim has some pretty awesome plans to ensure that their current, future, and past fan bases will all be entertained. One of the steps they are taking is to bring us new episodes of Samurai Jack. Earlier this year, Adult Swim announced the series revival would be coming, but this solidifies their plans, and there are a ton of other new announcements that Cn has revealed:
The Time Warner-owned cable programmer that tilts toward millennial viewers and younger generations with animated fare shown in primetime and overnights, said it would release more original programming via streaming video for daytime viewing as part of an effort to spur its audience to increase consumption of its oddball but cult-favorite content.The outlet "simply knows its audience," said Christina Miller, president and general manager,...
The Time Warner-owned cable programmer that tilts toward millennial viewers and younger generations with animated fare shown in primetime and overnights, said it would release more original programming via streaming video for daytime viewing as part of an effort to spur its audience to increase consumption of its oddball but cult-favorite content.The outlet "simply knows its audience," said Christina Miller, president and general manager,...
- 5/12/2016
- by Billy Fisher
- GeekTyrant
Six days ahead of Adult Swim's annual upfront party Wednesday, the network has announced a staggering lineup of new projects. The Turned-owned network has ordered one new series, six new specials and 12 new pilots. The new series, TV Sucks, is a quarter-hour animated sketch show from Brad Neely (China, Il) featuring one-off bits, shorts and songs. Neely and Dan Weidenfeld will exec produc,e Dave Newberg will co-exec produce, with Titmouse, Inc. producing. Among the many names attached, Seth Green will be busy with a new special, Robot Chicken DC Comics Special III: Friendship Is
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- 5/7/2015
- by Kate Stanhope
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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