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Dystopia is one of those sub-genres that lends itself to some interesting philosophical ideas and TV show creators take full advantage of that. In the history of cinema, many great directors and storytellers have created some of the most iconic movies set in dystopian societies like Blade Runner and Total Recall. Max (formerly known as HBO Max) hosts almost all of the brilliant HBO and Max shows and some of those are great dystopian shows. So, we decided to compile a list of the best dystopian shows you can watch on Max right now.
Station Eleven Credit – HBO Max
Station Eleven is a post-apocalyptic dystopian drama series created by Patrick Somerville. Based on the 2014 novel of the same name by author Emily St. John Mandel, the HBO Max series is set twenty years after a flu pandemic destroyed...
Dystopia is one of those sub-genres that lends itself to some interesting philosophical ideas and TV show creators take full advantage of that. In the history of cinema, many great directors and storytellers have created some of the most iconic movies set in dystopian societies like Blade Runner and Total Recall. Max (formerly known as HBO Max) hosts almost all of the brilliant HBO and Max shows and some of those are great dystopian shows. So, we decided to compile a list of the best dystopian shows you can watch on Max right now.
Station Eleven Credit – HBO Max
Station Eleven is a post-apocalyptic dystopian drama series created by Patrick Somerville. Based on the 2014 novel of the same name by author Emily St. John Mandel, the HBO Max series is set twenty years after a flu pandemic destroyed...
- 9/23/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Movies based on animated series have a 50-50 chance of succeeding. The added pressure of a pre-established fanbase can either make or break the project. Genndy Tartakovsky is a legend in the animated world, with gems like Hotel Transylvania, Primal, Dexter’s Laboratory, and many more.
The Samurai Jack animated series which was released in 2001 became exponentially famous. However, most fans aren’t aware that there was once a live-action movie planned for the beloved series. One of the most famous faces in Hollywood, J.J. Abrams was approached to take on the task, but it unfortunately didn’t work out. Given the chance of the movie being planned again, action star Hiroyuki Sanada would be the best choice for the role.
Huge plans for the animated series: An unfortunate end
Genndy Tartakovsky‘s Samurai Jack series had over the years established its niche fanbase. The animated show became so popular that...
The Samurai Jack animated series which was released in 2001 became exponentially famous. However, most fans aren’t aware that there was once a live-action movie planned for the beloved series. One of the most famous faces in Hollywood, J.J. Abrams was approached to take on the task, but it unfortunately didn’t work out. Given the chance of the movie being planned again, action star Hiroyuki Sanada would be the best choice for the role.
Huge plans for the animated series: An unfortunate end
Genndy Tartakovsky‘s Samurai Jack series had over the years established its niche fanbase. The animated show became so popular that...
- 9/20/2024
- by Shruti Pathak
- FandomWire
After Blood of Zeus decided to adapt Greek Mythology with a completely new twist, its take on Norse Mythology seems like it’s treading familiar ground, perhaps taking inspiration from a few popular video games, or so the plot of the show suggests.
Twilight of the Gods || Credit: Netflix
Twilight of the Gods is the latest offering by Zack Snyder, following a young woman on a quest for revenge against the gods, specifically, Thor. The plot of the show might be reminiscent of the original God of War, which similarly focused on one mortal’s roaring rampage of revenge on the gods. However, there seems to be a little more to the story that might be becoming a familiar trope for Zack Snyder’s works.
Twilight of the Gods might recycle a plot used in Rebel Moon Twilight of the Gods || Credit: Netflix
From what can be pieced together from the trailer of the show,...
Twilight of the Gods || Credit: Netflix
Twilight of the Gods is the latest offering by Zack Snyder, following a young woman on a quest for revenge against the gods, specifically, Thor. The plot of the show might be reminiscent of the original God of War, which similarly focused on one mortal’s roaring rampage of revenge on the gods. However, there seems to be a little more to the story that might be becoming a familiar trope for Zack Snyder’s works.
Twilight of the Gods might recycle a plot used in Rebel Moon Twilight of the Gods || Credit: Netflix
From what can be pieced together from the trailer of the show,...
- 9/13/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Following the groundbreaking success of Robert Downey Jr’s Iron Man, as Marvel Studios set out to make his sequel, they sought to push the boundaries of superhero cinema. And in their quest for innovation, they enlisted a secret weapon, the Samurai Jack creator Genndy Tartakovsky.
Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man | image: Marvel Studios
Known for his iconic work in animation, Genndy Tartakovsky was tasked with storyboarding Iron Man 2’s electrifying action sequences. Thereafter, Tartakovsky’s influence on the film became hard to miss. Particularly, Iron Man and War Machine’s drone fight scene caught people’s attention for transforming it into nothing short of revolutionary.
Jon Favreau Hand-Picked Genndy Tartakovsky for Storyboarding Iron Man 2 Action Scenes
When Marvel Studios decided to expand Robert Downey Jr‘s Iron Man universe with its 2010 sequel, Iron Man 2, they knew they needed something extraordinary to elevate the film’s action sequences.
Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man | image: Marvel Studios
Known for his iconic work in animation, Genndy Tartakovsky was tasked with storyboarding Iron Man 2’s electrifying action sequences. Thereafter, Tartakovsky’s influence on the film became hard to miss. Particularly, Iron Man and War Machine’s drone fight scene caught people’s attention for transforming it into nothing short of revolutionary.
Jon Favreau Hand-Picked Genndy Tartakovsky for Storyboarding Iron Man 2 Action Scenes
When Marvel Studios decided to expand Robert Downey Jr‘s Iron Man universe with its 2010 sequel, Iron Man 2, they knew they needed something extraordinary to elevate the film’s action sequences.
- 9/8/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Back in 2019, John Cena hadn’t quite found his solid footing in films of Hollywood. Before his fame grew with James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad, Cena was often seen in underrated movies that failed at the box office.
John Cena as Sammy Fak in season 3 of The Bear | Credits: FX
One such movie had John Cena trying his hardest not to break character as actor and comedian Keegan-Michael Kay picked out various antics from his books to make the scene as comedic as possible.
When John Cena Broke His Character
The 2019 film that we are referring to is titled Playing With Fire. Starring John Cena, John Leguizamo, Tyler Mane, and, several others, the film was considered a failure but became a cult classic.
Cena in a still from Playing With Fire | Credits: Paramount Players
The film follows the story of a team of firefighters who have to take care...
John Cena as Sammy Fak in season 3 of The Bear | Credits: FX
One such movie had John Cena trying his hardest not to break character as actor and comedian Keegan-Michael Kay picked out various antics from his books to make the scene as comedic as possible.
When John Cena Broke His Character
The 2019 film that we are referring to is titled Playing With Fire. Starring John Cena, John Leguizamo, Tyler Mane, and, several others, the film was considered a failure but became a cult classic.
Cena in a still from Playing With Fire | Credits: Paramount Players
The film follows the story of a team of firefighters who have to take care...
- 8/16/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
2024 has been a blockbuster year for WWE, packed with unforgettable moments. The highlight was undoubtedly the electrifying return of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to the ring, which had fans buzzing with excitement. On the flip side, John Cena, another WWE icon, threw a curveball at WWE Money in the Bank by announcing his retirement.
John Cena as Sammy Fak in season 3 of The Bear | Credit: FX
To add a bittersweet twist, he later told Jimmy Kimmel that he won’t be pulling a “The Rock move” and making a surprise comeback. Fans were left with a mix of admiration and a touch of sadness, knowing Cena won’t be stepping back into the ring anytime soon.
John Cena Sets the Record Straight, No Post-Retirement Returns Like The Rock!
John Cena has officially announced his retirement (via WWE), but he’s not stepping away just yet. Instead, he’s giving fans...
John Cena as Sammy Fak in season 3 of The Bear | Credit: FX
To add a bittersweet twist, he later told Jimmy Kimmel that he won’t be pulling a “The Rock move” and making a surprise comeback. Fans were left with a mix of admiration and a touch of sadness, knowing Cena won’t be stepping back into the ring anytime soon.
John Cena Sets the Record Straight, No Post-Retirement Returns Like The Rock!
John Cena has officially announced his retirement (via WWE), but he’s not stepping away just yet. Instead, he’s giving fans...
- 8/15/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Hundreds of members of the Animation Guild, along with fellow IATSE members joining in solidarity, gathered at the IATSE 80 headquarters in Burbank on Saturday ahead of Monday’s start of contract negotiations.
The crowd was over twice that of the Guild’s previous rally in 2022. Animation writer and negotiating committee member Joey Clift told TheWrap that the union had over 2,000 RSVPs as of Friday, doubling the number of the 2022 event. He estimated that nearly 2,500 people attended in the near 90-degree heat.
Mike Rianda, animator known for his work on “Gravity Falls,” emceed the festivities Saturday afternoon. Rianda kicked off the rally by bringing up six “animation avengers” to the stage to rally the crowd, including “Steven Universe” creator Rebecca Sugar, “Hotel Transylvania” and “Samurai Jack” creator Genndy Tartakovsky and legendary Disney and DreamWorks animator James Baxter.
Stand With Animation Rally on Aug. 11, 2024 (Credit: Tess Patton for TheWrap)
Attendees also heard from guild leaders,...
The crowd was over twice that of the Guild’s previous rally in 2022. Animation writer and negotiating committee member Joey Clift told TheWrap that the union had over 2,000 RSVPs as of Friday, doubling the number of the 2022 event. He estimated that nearly 2,500 people attended in the near 90-degree heat.
Mike Rianda, animator known for his work on “Gravity Falls,” emceed the festivities Saturday afternoon. Rianda kicked off the rally by bringing up six “animation avengers” to the stage to rally the crowd, including “Steven Universe” creator Rebecca Sugar, “Hotel Transylvania” and “Samurai Jack” creator Genndy Tartakovsky and legendary Disney and DreamWorks animator James Baxter.
Stand With Animation Rally on Aug. 11, 2024 (Credit: Tess Patton for TheWrap)
Attendees also heard from guild leaders,...
- 8/12/2024
- by Jeremy Fuster, Tess Patton
- The Wrap
Fixed is back on the prowl following Warner Bros. Discovery’s decision to drop the completed film.
The animated movie from director and co-writer Genndy Tartakovsky is no longer getting a release from Wbd, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. A co-production between Sony Pictures Animation and New Line, the feature was set up by the AT&T-owned WarnerMedia before the 2022 merger that led to David Zaslav running Wbd. Fixed was initially planned for release on the streaming service that was then known as HBO Max.
Wbd worked with Fixed’s team to cover production costs and enable the filmmakers to find an alternate buyer. Rights for Fixed have reverted to producer Sony, which is shopping the project.
Fixed features the voice talents of Adam DeVine, Idris Elba, Kathryn Hahn, Fred Armisen, Bobby Moynihan and Beck Bennett. The adult-focused animated film centers on Bull (DeVine), a bloodhound who decides to embrace...
The animated movie from director and co-writer Genndy Tartakovsky is no longer getting a release from Wbd, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. A co-production between Sony Pictures Animation and New Line, the feature was set up by the AT&T-owned WarnerMedia before the 2022 merger that led to David Zaslav running Wbd. Fixed was initially planned for release on the streaming service that was then known as HBO Max.
Wbd worked with Fixed’s team to cover production costs and enable the filmmakers to find an alternate buyer. Rights for Fixed have reverted to producer Sony, which is shopping the project.
Fixed features the voice talents of Adam DeVine, Idris Elba, Kathryn Hahn, Fred Armisen, Bobby Moynihan and Beck Bennett. The adult-focused animated film centers on Bull (DeVine), a bloodhound who decides to embrace...
- 8/9/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sorry, millennials, but Warner Bros. Discovery does not care about your nostalgia. A week after announcing the sunsetting of the Boomerang website (effective September 30), Wbd has quietly shut down the Cartoon Network website. It now invites visitors to subscribe to Max for $9.99 a month.
Those who still have a cable subscription, however, can blithely continue watching Boomerang and Cartoon Network programming, making us question why we ever cut cords to begin with.
“We are focusing on the Cartoon Network shows and social media where we find consumers are the most engaged and there is a meaningful potential for growth,” a Cartoon Network spokesperson told IndieWire on August 9. “While we have closed some digital products, fans can continue to interact with Cartoon Network via the Cartoon Network app as well as select TV providers apps on platforms including mobile and connected devices like Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon and via social platforms YouTube,...
Those who still have a cable subscription, however, can blithely continue watching Boomerang and Cartoon Network programming, making us question why we ever cut cords to begin with.
“We are focusing on the Cartoon Network shows and social media where we find consumers are the most engaged and there is a meaningful potential for growth,” a Cartoon Network spokesperson told IndieWire on August 9. “While we have closed some digital products, fans can continue to interact with Cartoon Network via the Cartoon Network app as well as select TV providers apps on platforms including mobile and connected devices like Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon and via social platforms YouTube,...
- 8/9/2024
- by Mark Peikert
- Indiewire
Warner Bros. is snipping Genndy Tartakovsky‘s animated feature, Fixed, as part of a cost-cutting measure, as the studio has been doing recently. While WB is known for shelving projects fans want to see, the decision to scrap Tartakovsky’s Fixed is baffling. Tartakovsky is by many measures one of Cartoon Network’s premiere contributors, with hits like Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack, Star Wars: Clone Wars, and Primal to his name. Tartakovsky is also one of the driving forces behind the Hotel Transylvania film series, which has done well for Sony with four films of varying success in the franchise.
Fixed‘s distribution rights will revert to Sony Pictures Animation, with the studio looking for new distribution. Fixed follows Bull, a bloodhound who embarks on a bucket list-type adventure after discovering he will be neutered. Adam Devine voices Bull, with Idris Elba, Kathryn Hahn, Bobby Moynihan, Fred Armisen, Beck Bennett,...
Fixed‘s distribution rights will revert to Sony Pictures Animation, with the studio looking for new distribution. Fixed follows Bull, a bloodhound who embarks on a bucket list-type adventure after discovering he will be neutered. Adam Devine voices Bull, with Idris Elba, Kathryn Hahn, Bobby Moynihan, Fred Armisen, Beck Bennett,...
- 8/9/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Deadline has confirmed that Warner Bros won’t be releasing Genndy Tartakovsky’s adult animated title Fixed. This the second animated movie after Coyote Vs. Acme that the David Zaslav-led administration at the studio has casted aside.
The movie reportedly centers around a canine’s ballsack bucket list.
Sony Pictures Animation made the movie, and they’re taking back distribution rights in hopes of the pic finding a new home. Netflix, a buyer of Sony Pictures Animation fare Vivo and The Mitchells vs. The Machines is one possible contender.
Tartakovsky has had a long run at Warner Bros, specifically Cartoon Network with hits such as Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack and Star Wars: Clone Wars. He has a multi-year exclusive deal with Cartoon Network Studios and Warner Bros. Animation. The filmmaker has also been big for Sony having delivered three of their Hotel Transylvania pics which minted close to $1.4 billion at the global box office.
The movie reportedly centers around a canine’s ballsack bucket list.
Sony Pictures Animation made the movie, and they’re taking back distribution rights in hopes of the pic finding a new home. Netflix, a buyer of Sony Pictures Animation fare Vivo and The Mitchells vs. The Machines is one possible contender.
Tartakovsky has had a long run at Warner Bros, specifically Cartoon Network with hits such as Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack and Star Wars: Clone Wars. He has a multi-year exclusive deal with Cartoon Network Studios and Warner Bros. Animation. The filmmaker has also been big for Sony having delivered three of their Hotel Transylvania pics which minted close to $1.4 billion at the global box office.
- 8/9/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Warner Bros./New Line is no longer releasing Sony Pictures Animation’s “Fixed,” an adult animated comedy from writer/director Genndy Tartakovsky, Variety has learned. The distribution rights are back with Sony Pictures Animation, which is looking at a new distribution plan for the film.
Warner Bros. Discovery dropping a Tartakovsky animated title is shocking, as he is probably the biggest star to come from the company’s Cartoon Network system and was integral in its early and long-term success, having created “Dexter’s Laboratory,” “Samurai Jack,” “Star Wars: Clone Wars,” and “Primal.” He also produced “The Powerpuff Girls.” In 2022, Tartakovsky signed an exclusive, multi-year, cross-studio overall deal with Cartoon Network Studios and Warner Bros. Animation.
He has also been a significant figure for Sony. The first three “Hotel Transylvania” films, all directed by Tartakovsky and produced by the company, have grossed $1.38 billion globally.
“Fixed” follows Bull, a bloodhound who embarks...
Warner Bros. Discovery dropping a Tartakovsky animated title is shocking, as he is probably the biggest star to come from the company’s Cartoon Network system and was integral in its early and long-term success, having created “Dexter’s Laboratory,” “Samurai Jack,” “Star Wars: Clone Wars,” and “Primal.” He also produced “The Powerpuff Girls.” In 2022, Tartakovsky signed an exclusive, multi-year, cross-studio overall deal with Cartoon Network Studios and Warner Bros. Animation.
He has also been a significant figure for Sony. The first three “Hotel Transylvania” films, all directed by Tartakovsky and produced by the company, have grossed $1.38 billion globally.
“Fixed” follows Bull, a bloodhound who embarks...
- 8/9/2024
- by Carolyn Giardina and Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Genndy Tartakovsky’s Fixed gets the Coyote vs Acme treatment at Warner Bros. after the studio decided not to release it. With the relaunch of Warner Bros. Animation, the studio was supposed to offer a global platform for animated films. However, Fixed is the latest in the list of animated films passed on by the studio.
Genndy Tartakovsky’s Fixed | Sony Pictures Animation
WB earlier abandoned the Scoob! prequel, Scoob Holiday Haunt!, and Coyote vs. Acme. They also passed on Bruce Timm’s Batman: Caped Crusader, which luckily found a platform in Prime Video. Some of the live-action films also got the same treatment, like Brendan Fraser’s Batgirl, which was a completed project.
Genndy Tartakovsky’s Fixed Becomes The Latest Project To Be Abandoned By Warner Bros. Genndy Tartakovsky | Boungawa, licensed under Cc By-sa 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Warner Bros. has relieved itself from distributing Genndy Tartakovsky‘s adult animated...
Genndy Tartakovsky’s Fixed | Sony Pictures Animation
WB earlier abandoned the Scoob! prequel, Scoob Holiday Haunt!, and Coyote vs. Acme. They also passed on Bruce Timm’s Batman: Caped Crusader, which luckily found a platform in Prime Video. Some of the live-action films also got the same treatment, like Brendan Fraser’s Batgirl, which was a completed project.
Genndy Tartakovsky’s Fixed Becomes The Latest Project To Be Abandoned By Warner Bros. Genndy Tartakovsky | Boungawa, licensed under Cc By-sa 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Warner Bros. has relieved itself from distributing Genndy Tartakovsky‘s adult animated...
- 8/9/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Warner Bros has reportedly handed Fixed, an animated comedy from the director of Hotel Transylvania, back to Sony Pictures Animation.
In the wake of Warner Bros Discovery announcing its startling $10bn quarterly loss, a report has emerged that the company has decided not to release Fixed, an adult animated comedy from Hotel Transylvania filmmaker Genndy Tartakovsky.
Under its original deal, Warner Bros Pictures was distributor for Fixed, with the film itself being a joint venture between production companies New Line Cinema and Sony Pictures Animation. Work on Fixed was completed in September 2023 and it was even submitted to the MPAA (which gave it an R rating) but little had been heard from the production in the months since.
Co-written and directed by Tartakovsky, Fixed follows the exploits of Bull, a bloodhound who, on discovering he has a matter of hours before he’s dragged off to the vet to be neutered,...
In the wake of Warner Bros Discovery announcing its startling $10bn quarterly loss, a report has emerged that the company has decided not to release Fixed, an adult animated comedy from Hotel Transylvania filmmaker Genndy Tartakovsky.
Under its original deal, Warner Bros Pictures was distributor for Fixed, with the film itself being a joint venture between production companies New Line Cinema and Sony Pictures Animation. Work on Fixed was completed in September 2023 and it was even submitted to the MPAA (which gave it an R rating) but little had been heard from the production in the months since.
Co-written and directed by Tartakovsky, Fixed follows the exploits of Bull, a bloodhound who, on discovering he has a matter of hours before he’s dragged off to the vet to be neutered,...
- 8/9/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Even if you don't know the name Genndy Tartakovsky, chances are high that if you watched cartoons in the '90s or '00s, you've seen his work. "Dexter's Laboratory" kickstarted the reign of Cartoon Network by becoming the first so-called "Cartoon Cartoon," while "Samurai Jack" is one of the most influential cartoons from the '00s thanks to Tartakovsky's eye for dynamic action and understanding of the importance of silence in storytelling. Even his "Star Wars: Clone Wars" micro-series continues to influence "Star Wars" to this day. And outside of animation, Tartakovsky helped save the action scenes in "Iron Man 2."
In 2012, Tartakovsky made his feature film debut with "Hotel Transylvania," a movie that brought together classic Universal Monsters and reimagined them into a fun animated movie for all ages seen from the eyes of a human who falls in love with Dracula's daughter. It was a monster movie...
In 2012, Tartakovsky made his feature film debut with "Hotel Transylvania," a movie that brought together classic Universal Monsters and reimagined them into a fun animated movie for all ages seen from the eyes of a human who falls in love with Dracula's daughter. It was a monster movie...
- 7/14/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
There is little doubt about the fact that Genndy Tartakovsky is an animation genius. From the greatest hits of most millennial childhoods to critically acclaimed adult animated shows like Primal, Tartakovsky’s footprint on the industry and popular culture is undeniable as it is evergreen.
Gendy Tartakovsky’s Star Wars: Clone Wars || Lucasfilm
Tartakovsky’s 2003 offering that depicted the Clone Wars preceded the CGI show by about five years and covered some of the greatest hits of Anakin’s time as a Padawan, and his ascension to Jedi knighthood. However, despite how brilliant the series was, its removal from the Star Wars canon probably caused Tartakovsky to declare that he would never be returning to the IP.
Gendy Tartakovsky’s Clone Wars was erased by Dave Filoni’s The Clone Wars Bo-Katan and Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars: The Clone Wars || Disney
While Tartakovsky’s Clone Wars tried its level...
Gendy Tartakovsky’s Star Wars: Clone Wars || Lucasfilm
Tartakovsky’s 2003 offering that depicted the Clone Wars preceded the CGI show by about five years and covered some of the greatest hits of Anakin’s time as a Padawan, and his ascension to Jedi knighthood. However, despite how brilliant the series was, its removal from the Star Wars canon probably caused Tartakovsky to declare that he would never be returning to the IP.
Gendy Tartakovsky’s Clone Wars was erased by Dave Filoni’s The Clone Wars Bo-Katan and Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars: The Clone Wars || Disney
While Tartakovsky’s Clone Wars tried its level...
- 7/9/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
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"Dexter's Laboratory" was the first in an incredible wave of original animated shows from Cartoon Network. "Cow and Chicken," "Johnny Bravo," "I Am Weasel," "The Powerpuff Girls," "Ed, Edd, n Eddy,", "Courage the Cowardly Dog," and "Dexter's Laboratory" were collectively known as Cartoon Cartoons, and they turned Cartoon Network into a popular destination for animated entertainment that landed with kids and adults alike. However, Genndy Tartakovsky is one of only two creators from this run of shows who is still making groundbreaking animation today. The other is "The Powerpuff Girls" creator Craig McCracken, who just so happened to cut his teeth working alongside Tartakovsky through much of the first couple seasons of "Dexter's Laboratory." Perhaps that's why it's so wonderful to this day.
"Dexter's Laboratory" smartly' borrows and mixes elements from the best classic cartoons. There's the slapstick comedy elements that come from "Looney Tunes,...
"Dexter's Laboratory" was the first in an incredible wave of original animated shows from Cartoon Network. "Cow and Chicken," "Johnny Bravo," "I Am Weasel," "The Powerpuff Girls," "Ed, Edd, n Eddy,", "Courage the Cowardly Dog," and "Dexter's Laboratory" were collectively known as Cartoon Cartoons, and they turned Cartoon Network into a popular destination for animated entertainment that landed with kids and adults alike. However, Genndy Tartakovsky is one of only two creators from this run of shows who is still making groundbreaking animation today. The other is "The Powerpuff Girls" creator Craig McCracken, who just so happened to cut his teeth working alongside Tartakovsky through much of the first couple seasons of "Dexter's Laboratory." Perhaps that's why it's so wonderful to this day.
"Dexter's Laboratory" smartly' borrows and mixes elements from the best classic cartoons. There's the slapstick comedy elements that come from "Looney Tunes,...
- 6/26/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
In celebration of Jedi Ki-Adi-Mundi’s return to the Star Wars universe in The Acolyte, the Disney Store has released a new limited-edition lightsaber hilt! It comes with some cool extras, too!
Unlike most Galaxy’s Edge lightsabers, Ki-Adi-Mundi’s has a unique display box, Certificate of Authenticity, and a special Star Wars: Galaxy‘s Edge comic.
The $325 hilt is limited to only 6,000 pieces. The blades are, of course, sold separately.
Although this Jedi Master’s lightsaber isn’t particularly memorable, the display case really sells it. I also like that the hilt incorporates the old-school circuit switch—excellent detail!
Image Credit: Disney Store
Ki-Adi-Mundi’s surprising return was not without its downsides. The character’s introduction nearly 100 years before The Phantom Menace raises several issues, including the Jedi’s insistence that the Sith had not been seen for millennia. However, since Disney Star Wars has been actively rewriting lore for about a decade,...
Unlike most Galaxy’s Edge lightsabers, Ki-Adi-Mundi’s has a unique display box, Certificate of Authenticity, and a special Star Wars: Galaxy‘s Edge comic.
The $325 hilt is limited to only 6,000 pieces. The blades are, of course, sold separately.
Although this Jedi Master’s lightsaber isn’t particularly memorable, the display case really sells it. I also like that the hilt incorporates the old-school circuit switch—excellent detail!
Image Credit: Disney Store
Ki-Adi-Mundi’s surprising return was not without its downsides. The character’s introduction nearly 100 years before The Phantom Menace raises several issues, including the Jedi’s insistence that the Sith had not been seen for millennia. However, since Disney Star Wars has been actively rewriting lore for about a decade,...
- 6/25/2024
- by Mike Phalin
- Pirates & Princesses
I must admit that I missed Dexter’s Laboratory when it originally aired on the Cartoon Network from 1996-2003. Friends raved about its charm and humor and the brilliance of animator Genndy Tartakovsky. So, the arrival of Dexter’s Laboratory: The Complete Series is welcome. On sale today from Warner Home Entertainment, the set includes all 78 episodes plus the special Dexter’s Laboratory: Ego Trip.
According to the press release, the show is about half-Einstein, half-third grader Dexter. This boy genius creates the most amazing inventions in the top-secret and highly advanced laboratory attached to his room. But his genius can’t stop his space-brained sister Dee Dee from messing up and his work and pushing his buttons. Or his annoying rival Mandark Astronomonov from constantly trying to one-up him. Can Dexter use his intelligence to solve his problems? Time to fight fire with…Science!
Well, who doesn’t love science?
What...
According to the press release, the show is about half-Einstein, half-third grader Dexter. This boy genius creates the most amazing inventions in the top-secret and highly advanced laboratory attached to his room. But his genius can’t stop his space-brained sister Dee Dee from messing up and his work and pushing his buttons. Or his annoying rival Mandark Astronomonov from constantly trying to one-up him. Can Dexter use his intelligence to solve his problems? Time to fight fire with…Science!
Well, who doesn’t love science?
What...
- 6/25/2024
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
Smiling Friends has more reasons to smile as the Adult Swim series has been renewed for a third season.
The new run for the absurdist animated show was confirmed Thursday during Adult Swim’s presentation at the Annecy Animation Festival. “These guys are already working on the next season of Smiling Friends,” Adult Swim president Michael Ouweleen told the audience of co-creators Zach Hadel and Michael Cusack, who also took the stage.
In response to a question from a fan, Hadel explained why he doesn’t expect the series to ever have darker or more dramatic episodes, as some comedic programs may have done later in their runs. Smiling Friends launched in 2022 and centers on co-workers Charlie (Hadel) and Pim (Cusack) trying to bring positivity into the lives of their company’s customers.
“A lot of comedy shows, like you say, tend to get serious,” Hadel replied to the attendee.
The new run for the absurdist animated show was confirmed Thursday during Adult Swim’s presentation at the Annecy Animation Festival. “These guys are already working on the next season of Smiling Friends,” Adult Swim president Michael Ouweleen told the audience of co-creators Zach Hadel and Michael Cusack, who also took the stage.
In response to a question from a fan, Hadel explained why he doesn’t expect the series to ever have darker or more dramatic episodes, as some comedic programs may have done later in their runs. Smiling Friends launched in 2022 and centers on co-workers Charlie (Hadel) and Pim (Cusack) trying to bring positivity into the lives of their company’s customers.
“A lot of comedy shows, like you say, tend to get serious,” Hadel replied to the attendee.
- 6/13/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Annecy, France — Five-time Emmy Award winner Genndy Tartakovsky, creator of “Samurai Jack” and “Primal,” is developing “Heist Safari,” a 10-episode comedic robbery that will have the feel of a musical, Tartakovsky said.
The robbers are three brother frogs, control freak James, neurotic Issac, and little George, who thinks he’s brilliant but is actually totally not. Estranged, they meet up at their father’s funeral, where they are informed that they will only inherit his fortune if they pull off a bank heist, stealing the contents of a bank’s vault numbered 88.
Trouble comes when all three cut side deals for help in the form of a Japanese yakuza tiger, a Russian mafia hippo and an Italian gorilla mobster. The police are wildebeests.
Every episode is executed as just one shot and they will not be told in chronological order. The whole has an Edm score, said Tartakovsky.
“This whole...
The robbers are three brother frogs, control freak James, neurotic Issac, and little George, who thinks he’s brilliant but is actually totally not. Estranged, they meet up at their father’s funeral, where they are informed that they will only inherit his fortune if they pull off a bank heist, stealing the contents of a bank’s vault numbered 88.
Trouble comes when all three cut side deals for help in the form of a Japanese yakuza tiger, a Russian mafia hippo and an Italian gorilla mobster. The police are wildebeests.
Every episode is executed as just one shot and they will not be told in chronological order. The whole has an Edm score, said Tartakovsky.
“This whole...
- 6/13/2024
- by John Hopewell and Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Mark Andrews, director of Pixar’s Academy Award winning animated feature “Brave” and a writer on Genndy Tartakovsky’s “Primal” and “Samurai Jack,” is attached as the showrunner of animated series “Kyōryū,” about samurai dinosaurs living in a postapocalyptic Japan.
In development at Wellington, New Zealand-based Floating Rock, an animation and VFX studio, “Kyōryū” is set in Japan in a future where dinosaurs have outlasted humanity. Genetically engineered, they are far more intelligent than their pre-historic ancestors. That said, atavistic instincts can flare, making for tribal wars.
Unveiled last September, the “Kyōryū” proof-of-concept trailer went viral, with 1 million views in its first 10 days of release, now 2.1 million views to date on YouTube, and an estimated reach of over a million.
The trailer also attracted Andrews. “‘Dinosaurs in postapocalyptic Japan?’ I want to see that show without even knowing what the story’s about! We’re going to give the audience...
In development at Wellington, New Zealand-based Floating Rock, an animation and VFX studio, “Kyōryū” is set in Japan in a future where dinosaurs have outlasted humanity. Genetically engineered, they are far more intelligent than their pre-historic ancestors. That said, atavistic instincts can flare, making for tribal wars.
Unveiled last September, the “Kyōryū” proof-of-concept trailer went viral, with 1 million views in its first 10 days of release, now 2.1 million views to date on YouTube, and an estimated reach of over a million.
The trailer also attracted Andrews. “‘Dinosaurs in postapocalyptic Japan?’ I want to see that show without even knowing what the story’s about! We’re going to give the audience...
- 6/7/2024
- by John Hopewell and Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Well, for fellow Marvel aficionados and movie buffs, let’s delve into a little-known snippet of Iron Man lore—the curious case of Robert Downey Jr. mimicking Tom Cruise in a scrapped romantic scene from Iron Man 2 that we, the fans, will never forgive Marvel for omitting.
Yes, there was a sequence loaded with Tony Stark’s (Downey Jr.) trademark sarcasm, the ever-tenacious Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), & a heartfelt homage to an iconic moment from Cruise’s Jerry Maguire that didn’t see the light of the final cut. Did you know this deleted opener for Jon Favreau’s Iron Man 2 could’ve shown an uncharacteristically vulnerable side of Tony Stark?
Robert Downey Jr. in Iron Man 2 | Marvel Studios
When the movie was first released, Iron Man was shown jumping out of a plane and avoiding fireworks at the Stark Expo. But initially, this was supposed to...
Yes, there was a sequence loaded with Tony Stark’s (Downey Jr.) trademark sarcasm, the ever-tenacious Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), & a heartfelt homage to an iconic moment from Cruise’s Jerry Maguire that didn’t see the light of the final cut. Did you know this deleted opener for Jon Favreau’s Iron Man 2 could’ve shown an uncharacteristically vulnerable side of Tony Stark?
Robert Downey Jr. in Iron Man 2 | Marvel Studios
When the movie was first released, Iron Man was shown jumping out of a plane and avoiding fireworks at the Stark Expo. But initially, this was supposed to...
- 6/4/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
"Dexter's Laboratory" changed the course of American TV animation. Like "Flapjack" after it, the cartoon gave many future legendary animators their start in the industry, from Craig McCracken and Butch Hartman to Rob Renzetti and one Seth MacFarlane. It also helped transform "The Powerpuff Girls" into a timeless hit.
The show started as a short in "What a Cartoon!" before becoming the very first Cartoon Cartoon. The man behind the show, Genndy Tartakovsky, has made hit after hit in a variety of genres and tones, from his influential "Star Wars: Clone Wars," to the devastatingly gory R-rated animated carnage of "Primal" or complex genre-bending tales of steampunk goodness like the criminally underseen "Unicorn: Warriors Eternal."
Much of Tartakovsky's style can be traced back to his work in "Dexter's Laboratory," from his use of silence to tell stories to his eye for iconography and imagery, along with his knack for pop culture references.
The show started as a short in "What a Cartoon!" before becoming the very first Cartoon Cartoon. The man behind the show, Genndy Tartakovsky, has made hit after hit in a variety of genres and tones, from his influential "Star Wars: Clone Wars," to the devastatingly gory R-rated animated carnage of "Primal" or complex genre-bending tales of steampunk goodness like the criminally underseen "Unicorn: Warriors Eternal."
Much of Tartakovsky's style can be traced back to his work in "Dexter's Laboratory," from his use of silence to tell stories to his eye for iconography and imagery, along with his knack for pop culture references.
- 6/2/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
The history of television is fascinating because you can trace lines between almost any modern show and one of the classics, as crews move from one show to another, bringing their past work and their influences with them. This applies to both live-action and animation. In the latter, many animators who start as writers or storyboard artists in one show end up creating their own series years later, bringing colleagues along with them, who then go on to create their own shows in return. Take "Dexter's Laboratory" launching the career of not just Genndy Tartakovsky, but also Craig McCracken, Rob Renzetti, Butch Hartman, and Seth MacFarlane, each going on to make a popular show.
What "Dexter's Laboratory" did in the '90s, "The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack" did in the late 2000s. This is a show that helped launch several animation careers, with plenty of writers and storyboard artists...
What "Dexter's Laboratory" did in the '90s, "The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack" did in the late 2000s. This is a show that helped launch several animation careers, with plenty of writers and storyboard artists...
- 5/19/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Director Steven Spielberg has made some of the most memorable and impactful films of all time. The acclaimed filmmaker has won three Academy Awards in his lengthy career. However, there is one Oscar-winning movie outside his revered filmography that left Spielberg stunned and speechless upon watching it for the first time.
Steven Spielberg was profoundly impacted by 1962’s Lawrence of Arabia. (Image via CBS News)
Spielberg watched the movie for the first time during his childhood and admitted to being profoundly impacted by it. The film that left Spielberg stunned and speechless and most likely shaped the type of filmmaker he would go on to become was the 1962 epic biographical adventure drama Lawrence of Arabia. Here is what Spielberg revealed about his experience of watching Lawrence of Arabia.
Steven Spielberg Recalls Being Speechless After Watching Lawrence of Arabia
Lawrence of Arabia directed by David Lean won seven Oscars. | Columbia Pictures...
Steven Spielberg was profoundly impacted by 1962’s Lawrence of Arabia. (Image via CBS News)
Spielberg watched the movie for the first time during his childhood and admitted to being profoundly impacted by it. The film that left Spielberg stunned and speechless and most likely shaped the type of filmmaker he would go on to become was the 1962 epic biographical adventure drama Lawrence of Arabia. Here is what Spielberg revealed about his experience of watching Lawrence of Arabia.
Steven Spielberg Recalls Being Speechless After Watching Lawrence of Arabia
Lawrence of Arabia directed by David Lean won seven Oscars. | Columbia Pictures...
- 5/18/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Hayao Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli hired an American, Steve Alpert, as the head of its international division in 1996. His main duties involved the translation of Ghibli’s projects for the English-speaking audience. In his memoir, Sharing a House with the Never-Ending Man, Alpert detailed his experience working with Miyazaki. He also told the story about how Harvey Weinstein’s Miramax posed a problem for his first Ghibli project, Princess Mononoke.
Princess Mononoke was one of the first films from Hayao Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli to establish an influence outside Japan
However, Alpert did not have to single-handedly deal with Miramax to save Miyazaki’s film as he had help from screenwriter Neil Gaiman. Gaiman was hired by the studio to write the English-language screenplay of the film.
Miramax Tried To Disneyfy Hayao Miyazaki’s Princess Mononoke
Neil Gaiman defended Princess Mononoke when Miramax tried to interfere in the translation process...
Princess Mononoke was one of the first films from Hayao Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli to establish an influence outside Japan
However, Alpert did not have to single-handedly deal with Miramax to save Miyazaki’s film as he had help from screenwriter Neil Gaiman. Gaiman was hired by the studio to write the English-language screenplay of the film.
Miramax Tried To Disneyfy Hayao Miyazaki’s Princess Mononoke
Neil Gaiman defended Princess Mononoke when Miramax tried to interfere in the translation process...
- 5/13/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Steven Spielberg stands as one of the most accomplished and influential filmmakers in cinematic history, inspiring countless others over the years. Among those profoundly impacted by Spielberg’s work is Genndy Tartakovsky, the mastermind behind animated series such as Dexter’s Laboratory and Samurai Jack.
Steven Spielberg | Credit: Wikimedia Commons/Gage Skidmore
In a previous interview, the animator revealed the profound influence Spielberg’s filmmaking expertise has on his creative journey and continues to serve as a guiding light in his quest to infuse his projects with palpable action and emotion.
Genndy Tartakovsky Revealed Steven Spielberg’s Influence on His Work
While promoting his 2019 animated action TV series Primal, Genndy Tartakovsky discussed the concept of rhythm in storytelling, particularly in the context of action sequences. Drawing parallels between comedic timing and the pacing of action scenes, he emphasized how both rely on rhythm to engage the audience.
Genndy Tartakovsky | Credit: YouTube...
Steven Spielberg | Credit: Wikimedia Commons/Gage Skidmore
In a previous interview, the animator revealed the profound influence Spielberg’s filmmaking expertise has on his creative journey and continues to serve as a guiding light in his quest to infuse his projects with palpable action and emotion.
Genndy Tartakovsky Revealed Steven Spielberg’s Influence on His Work
While promoting his 2019 animated action TV series Primal, Genndy Tartakovsky discussed the concept of rhythm in storytelling, particularly in the context of action sequences. Drawing parallels between comedic timing and the pacing of action scenes, he emphasized how both rely on rhythm to engage the audience.
Genndy Tartakovsky | Credit: YouTube...
- 5/13/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
The Annecy International Animation Film Festival has become an increasingly important marketing opportunity for major U.S. studios to show off their upcoming animated offerings. This year, Warner Bros. Discovery companies are putting forth one of their strongest lineups to date.
Below, we break down the major highlights from this year’s Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe lineups for this year’s Annecy Festival.
“The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” – Filmmaker Conversation and Exclusive Extended Look
One of Warners’ biggest swings this year is its first animated feature adaptation of the “Lord of the Rings” franchise, which will debut in theaters on December 13. Annecy attendees who manage to snag one of the surely hard-to-get tickets to this presentation will catch an early look at the first publicly screened footage from the film, presented by Oscar winner Philippa Boyens (“The Lord of the Rings...
Below, we break down the major highlights from this year’s Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe lineups for this year’s Annecy Festival.
“The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” – Filmmaker Conversation and Exclusive Extended Look
One of Warners’ biggest swings this year is its first animated feature adaptation of the “Lord of the Rings” franchise, which will debut in theaters on December 13. Annecy attendees who manage to snag one of the surely hard-to-get tickets to this presentation will catch an early look at the first publicly screened footage from the film, presented by Oscar winner Philippa Boyens (“The Lord of the Rings...
- 5/13/2024
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
You might think that the person responsible for some of the greatest works in the animated genre might be satisfied with his career. However, Genndy Tartakovsky is just getting started. The Russian-American animator has created shows like Dexter’s Laboratory, The Powerpuff Girls, and Samurai Jack, which have been crucial to our childhoods.
Genndy Tartakovsky’s Dexter’s Laboratory
He also went on to work on projects like Star Wars: Clone Wars and Hotel Transylvania as well as created an adult animated action horror, Primal. Clearly, Genndy Tartakovsky’s career is filled to the brim with successes but he believes he still has a long way to go before he finds his magnum opus. In fact, there is one incredible animator out there that Genndy Tartakovsky wants to be like, if not better – Hayao Miyazaki.
Genndy Tartakovsky Wants to Have a Career Like Hayao Miyazaki
Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron (2023)
Founder of Studio Ghibli,...
Genndy Tartakovsky’s Dexter’s Laboratory
He also went on to work on projects like Star Wars: Clone Wars and Hotel Transylvania as well as created an adult animated action horror, Primal. Clearly, Genndy Tartakovsky’s career is filled to the brim with successes but he believes he still has a long way to go before he finds his magnum opus. In fact, there is one incredible animator out there that Genndy Tartakovsky wants to be like, if not better – Hayao Miyazaki.
Genndy Tartakovsky Wants to Have a Career Like Hayao Miyazaki
Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron (2023)
Founder of Studio Ghibli,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
In a galaxy not so far away, the Star Wars saga continues to unfurl, enticing viewers with its interstellar narratives and, of course, those enduring characters. But did you know that the very creator of this universe, George Lucas, deems Obi-Wan Kenobi as one of the crowning jewels of his epic franchise?
Yes, Lucas’ true feelings for the Disney+ series were revealed recently by the executive of Lucasfilm. But can fans’ sentiment, steeped in both adoration and criticism, align with the vision of the master storyteller?
George Lucas [Photo: Joey Gannon/Wikimedia Commons]The man who created the venerable series finds Obi-Wan Kenobi to be one of his favorite things from Star Wars. However, a look at viewer reactions to the series reveals a diverse range of opinions, from admiration for the saga’s visuals to palpable dissonance over character portrayals and narrative coherence.
Suggested“What we did still resonates”: George Lucas...
Yes, Lucas’ true feelings for the Disney+ series were revealed recently by the executive of Lucasfilm. But can fans’ sentiment, steeped in both adoration and criticism, align with the vision of the master storyteller?
George Lucas [Photo: Joey Gannon/Wikimedia Commons]The man who created the venerable series finds Obi-Wan Kenobi to be one of his favorite things from Star Wars. However, a look at viewer reactions to the series reveals a diverse range of opinions, from admiration for the saga’s visuals to palpable dissonance over character portrayals and narrative coherence.
Suggested“What we did still resonates”: George Lucas...
- 5/10/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Genndy Tartakovsky has created some of the most iconic animated shows of the 2000s. He is the mind behind hit animated shows such as Samurai Jack and The Powerpuff Girls. Tartakovsky’s most recent creation, Primal also has received critical acclaim. However, Tartakovsky was once developing a Superman series that never came to pass.
Genndy Tartakovsky was developing an animated Superman project (Image via Wired | YouTube).
In the past, Tartakovsky has revealed the design for the proposed series, which never made it past the initial stage. However, despite the critical acclaim of Tartakovsky’s works, his Superman design was rather odd, hinting at an offbeat vibe for the unmade series. Here is everything you need to know about Genndy Tartakovsky’s proposed Superman series.
Genndy Tartakovsky Revealed His Superman Design for Animated Series That Never Happened
Genndy Tartakovsky was developing a series based on the iconic DC Comics character Superman.
Genndy Tartakovsky was developing an animated Superman project (Image via Wired | YouTube).
In the past, Tartakovsky has revealed the design for the proposed series, which never made it past the initial stage. However, despite the critical acclaim of Tartakovsky’s works, his Superman design was rather odd, hinting at an offbeat vibe for the unmade series. Here is everything you need to know about Genndy Tartakovsky’s proposed Superman series.
Genndy Tartakovsky Revealed His Superman Design for Animated Series That Never Happened
Genndy Tartakovsky was developing a series based on the iconic DC Comics character Superman.
- 5/8/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Genndy Tartakovsky’s Star Wars: Clone Wars was the first time that George Lucas trusted someone with his precious IP for another on-screen project. It was also one of those rare instances at the time when a live-action project received an animated spinoff. Tartakovsky’s little Cartoon Network project worked out pretty well for Lucas & Co. who suffered a setback from the mixed receptions for their prequel trilogy.
Genndy Tartakovsky’s Star Wars: Clone Wars
The Clone Wars was mentioned once in the first Star Wars film and took place between the events of the prequel trilogy films, Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. Interestingly, Tartakovsky released the animated series in between these two films.
Genndy Tartakovsky Is Proud Of His Series From George Lucas’ Star Wars Universe
Genndy Tartakovsky was proud of his work for George Lucas’ Star Wars (Credits: Clone Wars | Disney+)
George Lucas offered...
Genndy Tartakovsky’s Star Wars: Clone Wars
The Clone Wars was mentioned once in the first Star Wars film and took place between the events of the prequel trilogy films, Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. Interestingly, Tartakovsky released the animated series in between these two films.
Genndy Tartakovsky Is Proud Of His Series From George Lucas’ Star Wars Universe
Genndy Tartakovsky was proud of his work for George Lucas’ Star Wars (Credits: Clone Wars | Disney+)
George Lucas offered...
- 5/8/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Genndy Tartakovsky doesn’t need to be told twice when it comes to animation. The medium of art is his second language and passion and the limits of all his artistic views and bottomless ambitions are contained within the constantly evolving stream. To make light of his work in the medium is to make light of his entire identity and his life’s work.
A still from Genndy Tartakovskyʼs 2019 interview with The A.V. Club
So Tartakovsky, in all seriousness, found it his mission to do justice by the medium of animation. From revolutionizing the art form in television to evolving his work with every successful project to setting himself up for a Miyazaki-esque reputation, Genndy Tartakovsky has redefined what passion can accomplish if it’s pure and determined enough.
Genndy Tartakovsky Redefines Modern Animation
The California Institute of Arts alum prospered in his long career in animation due to a...
A still from Genndy Tartakovskyʼs 2019 interview with The A.V. Club
So Tartakovsky, in all seriousness, found it his mission to do justice by the medium of animation. From revolutionizing the art form in television to evolving his work with every successful project to setting himself up for a Miyazaki-esque reputation, Genndy Tartakovsky has redefined what passion can accomplish if it’s pure and determined enough.
Genndy Tartakovsky Redefines Modern Animation
The California Institute of Arts alum prospered in his long career in animation due to a...
- 5/8/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
After delivering the definitive Batman with Batman: The Animated Series, Bruce Timm joined forces with Alan Burnett to give the other member of the World’s Finest a similar treatment. Voiced by Tim Daly, Superman: The Animated Series made its debut in 1996, and is often considered the definitive onscreen portrayal of the character, only next to Christopher Reeve.
But despite its success, Daly wasn’t brought back to voice Clark Kent in Justice League Unlimited, and The Sopranos star had a pretty good idea about why it was the case.
WB Was Not Thrilled by Tim Daly’s Risqué Joke A still from Superman: The Animated Series | Kid’s WB
Despite being the definitive voice of Superman to many, Tim Daly wasn’t asked to return in the succeeding Dcau shows to reprise his part, and per the actor, it might’ve to do with one joke. Speaking with Comic Book Central,...
But despite its success, Daly wasn’t brought back to voice Clark Kent in Justice League Unlimited, and The Sopranos star had a pretty good idea about why it was the case.
WB Was Not Thrilled by Tim Daly’s Risqué Joke A still from Superman: The Animated Series | Kid’s WB
Despite being the definitive voice of Superman to many, Tim Daly wasn’t asked to return in the succeeding Dcau shows to reprise his part, and per the actor, it might’ve to do with one joke. Speaking with Comic Book Central,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Genndy Tartakovsky has been a revolutionary voice in the world of animation, creating some of the most celebrated cartoon shoes on Cartoon Network and Adult Swim. Popular shows of the 2000s including Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack, Star Wars: Clone Wars, Sym-Bionic Titan, and recent entries like Primal, and Unicorn: Warriors Eternal were his creations.
Fang and Spear in Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal
His ongoing show Primal has been a big hit on Adult Swim. The visionary creator/ director drew a lot of inspiration from some of the cinematic greats like Star Wars and Sergio Leone films. Interestingly, Tartakovsky based the behavior and mechanics of the dinosaur Fang in his show on how Max Fleischer’s Superman carried himself in the 40s animated show.
Genndy Tartakovsky Took Inspirations From Max Fleischer’s Superman For Primal
The 1940s Superman cartoon greatly inspired the designs for Primal
Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal intrigued fans...
Fang and Spear in Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal
His ongoing show Primal has been a big hit on Adult Swim. The visionary creator/ director drew a lot of inspiration from some of the cinematic greats like Star Wars and Sergio Leone films. Interestingly, Tartakovsky based the behavior and mechanics of the dinosaur Fang in his show on how Max Fleischer’s Superman carried himself in the 40s animated show.
Genndy Tartakovsky Took Inspirations From Max Fleischer’s Superman For Primal
The 1940s Superman cartoon greatly inspired the designs for Primal
Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal intrigued fans...
- 5/7/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Beloved DC hero Batman has never run out of vicious villains that challenged the Dark Knight in his attempt to clean Gotham City with his long-time dream to make it crime-free. Amid many foes, the Caped Crusader once faced his ultimate doppelgänger, Thomas Blake.
Catman. Credit: DC Comics
Blake possesses several traits of Bruce Wayne. To begin with, he has been another rich mogul in Gotham City but eventually bored with his wealth and moved to Africa, where he developed magical agility and prowess in combat. Catman, who was once in love with Selina Kyle, aka Catwoman, ended up being the nemesis of Batman as he started his crime spree.
Who Is Thomas Blake? Catman. Credit: DC Comics
Thomas Blake, also known as Catman, is a former wealthy animal trapper who later turned out to be a vicious criminal in Gotham City. Blake was particularly inspired by Batman’s influence in Gotham,...
Catman. Credit: DC Comics
Blake possesses several traits of Bruce Wayne. To begin with, he has been another rich mogul in Gotham City but eventually bored with his wealth and moved to Africa, where he developed magical agility and prowess in combat. Catman, who was once in love with Selina Kyle, aka Catwoman, ended up being the nemesis of Batman as he started his crime spree.
Who Is Thomas Blake? Catman. Credit: DC Comics
Thomas Blake, also known as Catman, is a former wealthy animal trapper who later turned out to be a vicious criminal in Gotham City. Blake was particularly inspired by Batman’s influence in Gotham,...
- 5/6/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Genndy Tartakovsky says all animators are not good enough with their work like him. In a recent interview, Tartakovsky gave a few pointers on why animators end up coming nowhere near him in their animated projects. Coming from the Unicorn: Warriors Eternal creator, who has explored the field for nearly three decades, these pointers make for a great lesson in animation.
Genndy Tartakovsky at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival 2023 (credits: Boungawa | Wikimedia Commons)
After working uncredited on 45 episodes of Batman: The Animated Series from 1992 to 1993, Tartakovsky went on to make a name for himself in the animation industry. He worked on creating several iconic animated TV series for Cartoon Network and Adult Swim, including Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack, and Star Wars: Clone Wars.
Genndy Tartakovsky Explains Why No One Does Animation Like Him
Genndy Tartakovsky’s Star Wars: Clone Wars shows how the animator understood projects like no one...
Genndy Tartakovsky at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival 2023 (credits: Boungawa | Wikimedia Commons)
After working uncredited on 45 episodes of Batman: The Animated Series from 1992 to 1993, Tartakovsky went on to make a name for himself in the animation industry. He worked on creating several iconic animated TV series for Cartoon Network and Adult Swim, including Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack, and Star Wars: Clone Wars.
Genndy Tartakovsky Explains Why No One Does Animation Like Him
Genndy Tartakovsky’s Star Wars: Clone Wars shows how the animator understood projects like no one...
- 5/5/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Known for his work on several Star Wars projects, Dave Filoni has become a key figure in shaping the space opera. Starting with his work on animated projects such as The Clone Wars and Rebels, he has also ventured into live-action projects The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett, and has since assumed the role of chief creative officer at Lucasfilm.
The Mandalorian | Credit: Disney Plus
However, when he initially received a call with an offer to work with Lucasfilm Animation, Filoni’s skepticism nearly caused him to overlook the opportunity, as he refused to believe that Lucasfilm Animation even existed and that the offer was potentially a prank.
Dave Filoni Was Skeptical of the Existence of Lucasfilm Animation
After completing the prequel trilogy, George Lucas started working on further expanding the space opera with the animated series, The Clone Wars. One person he had on his mind to...
The Mandalorian | Credit: Disney Plus
However, when he initially received a call with an offer to work with Lucasfilm Animation, Filoni’s skepticism nearly caused him to overlook the opportunity, as he refused to believe that Lucasfilm Animation even existed and that the offer was potentially a prank.
Dave Filoni Was Skeptical of the Existence of Lucasfilm Animation
After completing the prequel trilogy, George Lucas started working on further expanding the space opera with the animated series, The Clone Wars. One person he had on his mind to...
- 5/2/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
In this new clip from the upcoming Disney+ series Star Wars: Tales of the Empire, the Nightsisters face General Grievous and his droid army.
The battle pits the former Kaleesh warlord against the power of the Nightsisters. Will Dathomir Magic be enough to withstand Grievous’s ferociousness? We’ll find out starting on May 4th!
Admittedly, Grievous looks fantastic. The hulking cyborg Jedi-slayer is meacing, for the most part. There’s just something odd about General this time around.
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire does worry me a little. Ok, it’s Disney Star Wars, so it worries me a lot.
I’m glad the series will focus on characters who need some closure from Filioni’s earlier works, but what’s the deal with General Grievous in this clip? I know that in Dave Filoni’s Clone Wars, he’s way more talkative and cartoonish, but his appearance is off.
The battle pits the former Kaleesh warlord against the power of the Nightsisters. Will Dathomir Magic be enough to withstand Grievous’s ferociousness? We’ll find out starting on May 4th!
Admittedly, Grievous looks fantastic. The hulking cyborg Jedi-slayer is meacing, for the most part. There’s just something odd about General this time around.
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire does worry me a little. Ok, it’s Disney Star Wars, so it worries me a lot.
I’m glad the series will focus on characters who need some closure from Filioni’s earlier works, but what’s the deal with General Grievous in this clip? I know that in Dave Filoni’s Clone Wars, he’s way more talkative and cartoonish, but his appearance is off.
- 4/25/2024
- by Mike Phalin
- Pirates & Princesses
Genndy Tartakovsky's 2001 animated series "Samurai Jack" is probably one of the best of its era. The series boasted a peculiar and stoic tone, with the title hero (Phil Lamarr) staying quiet for vast blocks of the show. Samurai Jack was lost in the distant future, thanks to the sorcery of a tricky trickster god named Aku, and a lot of the series was devoted to Jack's exploration of strange, new alien settings. "Samurai Jack." also featured a unique, neo-cubist aesthetic; characters didn't have black-line outlines, and backgrounds were often abstract and blocky. Fans will also hasten to add the overwhelmingly awesome action of "Samurai Jack." If one is animating with blocky shapes and abstract backgrounds, the action can be just as stylized. The fight scenes on "Samurai Jack" are the stuff of legend.
"Samurai Jack" ran until 2004, and there had long been plans to adapt the series into a live-action feature film.
"Samurai Jack" ran until 2004, and there had long been plans to adapt the series into a live-action feature film.
- 4/15/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Van Partible's animated series "Johnny Bravo" debuted on the Cartoon Network on July 14, 1997. It was one of four new shows that Cartoon Network premiered in 1997 and 1998 that served as a declaration for a new creator-forward direction the network was taking. "Johnny Bravo" debuted alongside Genndy Tartakovsky's "Dexter's Laboratory," David Feiss' "Cow and Chicken," and Craig McCracken's "The Powerpuff Girls." In 1999, that lineup would be complemented by "Ed, Edd n Eddy," and "Courage the Cowardly Dog." These shows were all quirky and idiosyncratic and attracted a generation of fans.
"Johnny Bravo" was about a barrel-chested, Elvis-voiced lug who lived with his mother and attempted to find love in the big city. His buffoonery and vanity, however, usually kept him single. Johnny was played by prolific voice actor Jeff Bennett, who has been acting professionally since 1991. Van Partible had been working on a version of the show as early...
"Johnny Bravo" was about a barrel-chested, Elvis-voiced lug who lived with his mother and attempted to find love in the big city. His buffoonery and vanity, however, usually kept him single. Johnny was played by prolific voice actor Jeff Bennett, who has been acting professionally since 1991. Van Partible had been working on a version of the show as early...
- 4/15/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Genndy Tartakovsky's "Clone Wars" is one of the best things to ever happen to "Star Wars." The micro-series gave us a vision of the Jedi as they saw themselves; as people thought the Jedi were; the version of the Jedi a young Anakin had in mind when he first met Qui-Gon Jinn — superhuman, invincible, god-like. Even 20 years later, there's nothing quite like it.
One of the best things the show did was bring the character of Durge over from the comics to the animated series. Durge is an alien bounty hunter with regenerative powers who fights Obi-Wan in one of the best episodes of "Clone Wars," an episode full of body horror and even a sequence inspired by anime masterpiece "Akira."
It's a shame that neither the character nor the show are considered canon by Lucasfilm and Disney.
When it came time to create a new "Clone Wars" cartoon,...
One of the best things the show did was bring the character of Durge over from the comics to the animated series. Durge is an alien bounty hunter with regenerative powers who fights Obi-Wan in one of the best episodes of "Clone Wars," an episode full of body horror and even a sequence inspired by anime masterpiece "Akira."
It's a shame that neither the character nor the show are considered canon by Lucasfilm and Disney.
When it came time to create a new "Clone Wars" cartoon,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Prior to the debut of "The Powerpuff Girls" in 1998, show creator Craig McCracken had directed a series of tasteless cartoon shorts starring a character named No-Neck Joe. No-Neck Joe appeared regularly at the celebrated annual Spike & Mike Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation, cementing McCracken's underground credentials. The Powerpuff Girls first came into McCracken's repertoire as early as 1992, back when they were called the Whoopass Girls. The juxtaposition between the characters' creepy, ultra-cute, Margaret Keane-like faces and their ultra-violent behavior was the stuff of comedy legend, and McCracken kept the Girls in his back pocket for years.
Throughout the 1990s, McCracken rose in the ranks of the animation world, landing gigs on shows like "2 Stupid Dogs," "Dumb and Dumber," and, most notably, Genndy Tartakovsky's seminal series 1996 "Dexter's Laboratory." McCracken directed many episodes of the show. "Dexter's Laboratory" was one of four new series launched by the Cartoon Network...
Throughout the 1990s, McCracken rose in the ranks of the animation world, landing gigs on shows like "2 Stupid Dogs," "Dumb and Dumber," and, most notably, Genndy Tartakovsky's seminal series 1996 "Dexter's Laboratory." McCracken directed many episodes of the show. "Dexter's Laboratory" was one of four new series launched by the Cartoon Network...
- 3/31/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Robert Downey Jr. made the world proud when he finally won an Oscar for the countless years he spent in Hollywood perfecting his acting since Iron Man. Portraying the role of Lewis Strauss in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, Downey Jr. finally held the Oscar in his hand at the Oscars 2024.
Although the world believed in the actor, it was MCU director Jon Favreau who saw Robert Downey Jr.’s dedication to his role. In a recent interview, Favreau revealed some internal talks about the making of Iron Man and how Downey Jr. has a tremendous amount of respect for his work.
Robert Downey Jr in Iron Man (2008)
Jon Favreau Loved Working With Robert Downey Jr. In Iron Man
Fans may remember Happy Hogan in the Iron Man franchise and eventually, a part of the MCU. Well, the role was played by Jon Favreau, who was also the director of Iron Man and Iron Man 2,...
Although the world believed in the actor, it was MCU director Jon Favreau who saw Robert Downey Jr.’s dedication to his role. In a recent interview, Favreau revealed some internal talks about the making of Iron Man and how Downey Jr. has a tremendous amount of respect for his work.
Robert Downey Jr in Iron Man (2008)
Jon Favreau Loved Working With Robert Downey Jr. In Iron Man
Fans may remember Happy Hogan in the Iron Man franchise and eventually, a part of the MCU. Well, the role was played by Jon Favreau, who was also the director of Iron Man and Iron Man 2,...
- 3/24/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
An animated video of Helldivers 2 gameplay has been circulating on the internet, and fans wonder when Arrowhead Game Studios released such a version of the game. However, it turns out that the video was an imaginative idea of an animator fan who modeled it after Genndy Tartakovsky’s Star Wars: Clone Wars. The video had fans almost convinced for a second that the new video game got itself an animated remake.
Helldivers 2 gameplay gets a fan-made animated version
Helldivers 2, a sequel to the 2015 game, was released for PlayStation 5 and Windows on February 8, 2024. The game was an immediate success, selling over a million copies in the first three days of its release. Unlike its previous top-down shooter format, the sequel is a third-person shooter game.
Fan Recreates Helldivers 2 In The Style Of Genndy Tartakovsky’s Star Wars: Clone Wars Genndy Tartakovsky’s Star Wars: Clone Wars
Five-time Emmy award winner Genndy...
Helldivers 2 gameplay gets a fan-made animated version
Helldivers 2, a sequel to the 2015 game, was released for PlayStation 5 and Windows on February 8, 2024. The game was an immediate success, selling over a million copies in the first three days of its release. Unlike its previous top-down shooter format, the sequel is a third-person shooter game.
Fan Recreates Helldivers 2 In The Style Of Genndy Tartakovsky’s Star Wars: Clone Wars Genndy Tartakovsky’s Star Wars: Clone Wars
Five-time Emmy award winner Genndy...
- 3/7/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Uncle Iroh has undoubtedly been a fan-favorite and one of the most likable characters from the 2005 show Avatar: The Last Airbender. Played by the Japanese voiceover artist Mako Iwamatsu for two seasons, the actor injected the character of Iroh with wisdom and warmth. Unfortunately, by 2006, the role went over to American actor Greg Baldwin.
Uncle Iroh from Avatar: The Last Airbender
The Oscar-nominated actor, Mako Iwamatsu who dedicated his life to nurturing talents unfortunately passed away in 2006, due to cancer at the age of 72. He not only brought the character of Uncle Iroh to life but also played the voice of the villain Aku in the cartoon Samurai Jack. Thereafter, following his death, Greg Baldwin was forced to replace Iwamatsu in The Last Airbender as well as Samurai Jack.
Mako Iwamatsu’s Untimely Death Forced Uncle Iroh to Be Recast
Mako Iwamatsu’s incredible and versatile voice isn’t the...
Uncle Iroh from Avatar: The Last Airbender
The Oscar-nominated actor, Mako Iwamatsu who dedicated his life to nurturing talents unfortunately passed away in 2006, due to cancer at the age of 72. He not only brought the character of Uncle Iroh to life but also played the voice of the villain Aku in the cartoon Samurai Jack. Thereafter, following his death, Greg Baldwin was forced to replace Iwamatsu in The Last Airbender as well as Samurai Jack.
Mako Iwamatsu’s Untimely Death Forced Uncle Iroh to Be Recast
Mako Iwamatsu’s incredible and versatile voice isn’t the...
- 3/4/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
In George Lucas' 1977 sci-fi flick "Star Wars," there is a scene wherein a cadre of Nazi-like bad guys, in the employ of the evil Empire, gather around a boardroom table and mention that the mysterious off-screen Emperor has dissolved the senate and taken absolute control. The military generals are outraged, wondering how the Empire might survive without a bureaucracy in place. In Irvin Kirshner's 1980 sequel "The Empire Strikes Back," it's established that Darth Vader (David Prowse), a mysterious masked warlock, was actually the Emperor's right-hand man, indicating that the Emperor retains control of the Empire through the sheer force of his villainy.
In "The Empire Strikes Back," the Emperor appeared in holographic form to have a powwow with Darth Vader and plan his next move. In the original cut of the movie, the Emperor was played on screen by actress Marjorie Eaton, outfitted with eerie, alien eyeballs. Eaton was a long-working character performer in Hollywood,...
In "The Empire Strikes Back," the Emperor appeared in holographic form to have a powwow with Darth Vader and plan his next move. In the original cut of the movie, the Emperor was played on screen by actress Marjorie Eaton, outfitted with eerie, alien eyeballs. Eaton was a long-working character performer in Hollywood,...
- 3/2/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The 2008 cartoon series "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" is now a heralded piece of the "Star Wars" legacy, filling in plenty of gaps in the "Star Wars" prequel film trilogy. It also finally told the story of the eponymous conflict — which was first namedropped all the way back in the original 1977 "Star Wars." "The Clone Wars" was a story that had been speculated on for more than 40 years. What if I told you, though, that the story had already been recounted by 2008?
In between the theatrical releases of "Attack of the Clones" (in 2002) and "Revenge of the Sith" (in 2005), Lucasfilm launched "The Clone Wars Multimedia Project." This was a collection of tie-in media telling the story between the films of a galaxy at war.
The essentials of the project include:
"Star Wars: Clone Wars," an animated series directed by Genndy Tartakovsky of "Samurai Jack" fame.
Issues #49-83 of the "Star Wars: Republic" comic series,...
In between the theatrical releases of "Attack of the Clones" (in 2002) and "Revenge of the Sith" (in 2005), Lucasfilm launched "The Clone Wars Multimedia Project." This was a collection of tie-in media telling the story between the films of a galaxy at war.
The essentials of the project include:
"Star Wars: Clone Wars," an animated series directed by Genndy Tartakovsky of "Samurai Jack" fame.
Issues #49-83 of the "Star Wars: Republic" comic series,...
- 1/29/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Dave Filoni does not like to throw away his toys.
Since joining "Star Wars" as a director on the 2008 "The Clone Wars" cartoon series, he's become the protégé of creator George Lucas and chief creative officer of Lucasfilm. Characters introduced (Ahsoka Tano) and reintroduced (Darth Maul) in "The Clone Wars" and follow-up shows like "Star Wars Rebels" and "The Mandalorian" continue to return time and time again, be it in animation or live-action.
The new trailer for the final season of "The Bad Batch" reveals another face is returning; Asajj Ventress. The trailer holds her appearance for an ending surprise, with Nika Futterman's raspy voice slithering in as narration before Ventress charges out with a yellow lightsaber.
There's just one problem — Ventress is supposed to be dead. In the 2015 novel "Star Wars: Dark Disciple" (authored by Christie Golden and based on scripts written for "The Clone Wars" before it...
Since joining "Star Wars" as a director on the 2008 "The Clone Wars" cartoon series, he's become the protégé of creator George Lucas and chief creative officer of Lucasfilm. Characters introduced (Ahsoka Tano) and reintroduced (Darth Maul) in "The Clone Wars" and follow-up shows like "Star Wars Rebels" and "The Mandalorian" continue to return time and time again, be it in animation or live-action.
The new trailer for the final season of "The Bad Batch" reveals another face is returning; Asajj Ventress. The trailer holds her appearance for an ending surprise, with Nika Futterman's raspy voice slithering in as narration before Ventress charges out with a yellow lightsaber.
There's just one problem — Ventress is supposed to be dead. In the 2015 novel "Star Wars: Dark Disciple" (authored by Christie Golden and based on scripts written for "The Clone Wars" before it...
- 1/24/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
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