The Monopoly movie is back on the table, and any worries about a board game adaptation might be put to rest as the directing duo behind the critically acclaimed Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is joining the project. Created in 1935 and drawing heavily from The Landlord Game, Monopoly is one of the most popular (and frustrating) games of all-time. The game is known worldwide and licensed in over 100 countries in multiple languages, with dozens of versions based on popular IPs. The iconic image of the Monopoly Guy or phrases like "get out of jail free card" and the various game pieces have become part of the cultural lexicon. Despite the fact that there is no true story about the game, that doesn't mean Hollywood hasn't tried to take this popular IP and turn it into a feature film, and they might have finally found the team to bring it to life.
- 3/5/2025
- by Richard Fink
- MovieWeb
Bender Bending Rodriguez is one of Futurama's most popular characters and a big part of why it has remained a cult classic for over two decades. The felonious hard-drinking testament to artificial intelligence at its most self-indulgent proved so integral to the show that its recent Hulu reboot seemingly hinged on whether an agreement could be reached with actor John Dimaggio to return to the role. Futurama simply couldn't exist without him, and with new episodes slated through at least 2026, there's plenty more to come.
Bender's self-serving misanthropy is one of Futurama's biggest jokes, a riff on the adorable robot sidekicks from the Star Wars saga and similar fare. It's led to some classic lines of dialogue, as well as a number of catchphrases that have become integral parts of the show. A list of the best of them follows, along with information about the episode they first appeared...
Bender's self-serving misanthropy is one of Futurama's biggest jokes, a riff on the adorable robot sidekicks from the Star Wars saga and similar fare. It's led to some classic lines of dialogue, as well as a number of catchphrases that have become integral parts of the show. A list of the best of them follows, along with information about the episode they first appeared...
- 9/9/2024
- by Robert Vaux
- CBR
Futurama's "Anthology of Interest" episodes mirror The Simpsons' "Treehouse of Horror" with hypothetical stories and sci-fi parodies. The show's return to new episodes could benefit from more entries of "Anthology of Interest" for fresh, creative storytelling. Embracing alternate realities like in "Anthology of Interest" can help Futurama avoid stagnation and continue its successful run.
The following contains spoilers for Season 12 of Futurama, now streaming on Hulu.
Futurama has succeeded so well on its own merits that it's easy to forget the show's close association with The Simpsons. Co-creator Matt Groening ported his signature artistic style to both series, with Futurama serving as a spiritual follow-up once its predecessor had become a staple. Both shows have since traveled their own path, with The Simpsons' contemporary satire differing from Futurama's sci-fi send ups. However, they retain the same DNA at their core. They each reflect a unique style of iconoclasm that sometimes engenders controversy,...
The following contains spoilers for Season 12 of Futurama, now streaming on Hulu.
Futurama has succeeded so well on its own merits that it's easy to forget the show's close association with The Simpsons. Co-creator Matt Groening ported his signature artistic style to both series, with Futurama serving as a spiritual follow-up once its predecessor had become a staple. Both shows have since traveled their own path, with The Simpsons' contemporary satire differing from Futurama's sci-fi send ups. However, they retain the same DNA at their core. They each reflect a unique style of iconoclasm that sometimes engenders controversy,...
- 8/19/2024
- by Robert Vaux
- CBR
Many fans may have forgotten that Hasbro was once developing the Micronauts animated show with Eric Rogers as the head writer. Fans have not heard a word of it since it was announced in 2018. Rogers has finally spoken out against Hasbro and revealed that he doesn’t know what happened to the show.
The first look poster of Eric Rogers’ Micronauts | Hasbro
Shockingly, Rogers confirms that the show was completed four years ago, having developed a total of 52 episodes. Rogers shared that the last episode was locked in January 2020 right before Covid. He added that he has yet to receive answers from Hasbro.
Eric Rogers Believes His Micronauts Show Faced The Same Fate As Batgirl A concept art from Micronauts | Hasbro
The Micronauts animated show, based on the Japanese toy line from Mego, was announced by Hasbro in 2018. However, fans got no update from the series ever since. Eric Rogers,...
The first look poster of Eric Rogers’ Micronauts | Hasbro
Shockingly, Rogers confirms that the show was completed four years ago, having developed a total of 52 episodes. Rogers shared that the last episode was locked in January 2020 right before Covid. He added that he has yet to receive answers from Hasbro.
Eric Rogers Believes His Micronauts Show Faced The Same Fate As Batgirl A concept art from Micronauts | Hasbro
The Micronauts animated show, based on the Japanese toy line from Mego, was announced by Hasbro in 2018. However, fans got no update from the series ever since. Eric Rogers,...
- 7/12/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
The Boys: Top 6 Easter Eggs You May Have Missed in Season 4 Ep 7 - Main Image
The Boys season 4 episode 7 featured more easter eggs for fans to take a closer look at. From Kimiko's baby leg to Ryan's big reveal on his own Christmas with the muppets show, check out some of the things you may have missed from the Prime Video superhero series' latest episode.
The Seven's Muppets Join Ryan on His Christmas Show
In Vought's attempt to get Ryan his own Sesame Street-inspired show with The Seven's muppets, the Christmas episode happens to be a propaganda for the muppets to tell kids to "say when they see something" about the leak.
Ryan has been hesitant to agree with the muppet song's message and eventually, calls it off by the end of the episode. He recounts what his mother has always told him to be: truthful.
Fans...
The Boys season 4 episode 7 featured more easter eggs for fans to take a closer look at. From Kimiko's baby leg to Ryan's big reveal on his own Christmas with the muppets show, check out some of the things you may have missed from the Prime Video superhero series' latest episode.
The Seven's Muppets Join Ryan on His Christmas Show
In Vought's attempt to get Ryan his own Sesame Street-inspired show with The Seven's muppets, the Christmas episode happens to be a propaganda for the muppets to tell kids to "say when they see something" about the leak.
Ryan has been hesitant to agree with the muppet song's message and eventually, calls it off by the end of the episode. He recounts what his mother has always told him to be: truthful.
Fans...
- 7/11/2024
- EpicStream
What Happened to Hasbro's Micronauts Show? Writer Eric Rogers Says It Got Scrapped - Main Image
Hasbro has apparently completed 52 episodes of Micronauts' animated show, which former head writer Eric Rogers recently confirmed, and fans are furious at the abrupt cancelation of the long-awaited series.
52-Episode Micronauts Show was Shelved At Hasbro, Head Writer Reveals
As early as December 2017, a Micronauts film was already confirmed for production and slated for theatrical release, but the journey wasn't easy for it to come to fruition.
Paramount picked out a 2020 theatrical release for a G.I. Joe film and 2021 for Dungeons & Dragons, while a live-action Micronauts was set to open seven months after G.I. Joe's March 2020 release (slated for October 2020).
When that didn't push through, Mego's beloved toy franchise since 1976 eventually transformed into an animated series in January 2018, set to launch sometime in 2019.
However, Micronauts never did come to our screens.
Hasbro has apparently completed 52 episodes of Micronauts' animated show, which former head writer Eric Rogers recently confirmed, and fans are furious at the abrupt cancelation of the long-awaited series.
52-Episode Micronauts Show was Shelved At Hasbro, Head Writer Reveals
As early as December 2017, a Micronauts film was already confirmed for production and slated for theatrical release, but the journey wasn't easy for it to come to fruition.
Paramount picked out a 2020 theatrical release for a G.I. Joe film and 2021 for Dungeons & Dragons, while a live-action Micronauts was set to open seven months after G.I. Joe's March 2020 release (slated for October 2020).
When that didn't push through, Mego's beloved toy franchise since 1976 eventually transformed into an animated series in January 2018, set to launch sometime in 2019.
However, Micronauts never did come to our screens.
- 7/11/2024
- EpicStream
Hasbro' completed Micronauts animated series was completed in 2020, but has never been released. Creator Eric Rogers wants to know the series' status, as it remains unexplained. Micronauts' failure to air is something of a mystery, with production being fully complete on the series.
Hasbro has completed 52 episodes of an animated series based on the popular toy line Micronauts but has never released it. Micronauts is a line of toys that were popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The storyline was fleshed out in a series of comics published by Marvel Comics, which took place in a dimension called the Microverse. In 2018, it was reported that Hasbro was developing a new Micronauts television series, but in the years since, the silence surrounding the series led many to forget it was even announced. Some assumed the series never went into development, but that was not the case.
Micronauts (Unmade...
Hasbro has completed 52 episodes of an animated series based on the popular toy line Micronauts but has never released it. Micronauts is a line of toys that were popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The storyline was fleshed out in a series of comics published by Marvel Comics, which took place in a dimension called the Microverse. In 2018, it was reported that Hasbro was developing a new Micronauts television series, but in the years since, the silence surrounding the series led many to forget it was even announced. Some assumed the series never went into development, but that was not the case.
Micronauts (Unmade...
- 7/9/2024
- by Richard Fink
- MovieWeb
Take a look at Rovio Entertainment Corporation’s new animated TV series “Angry Birds Mystery Island”, created by Eric Rogers, stareing Harvey Guillén, Dominic Monaghan and Nasim Pedrad, now streaming on Amazon Kids+ and Prime Video:
“…when three teenage hatchlings and a piglet get stranded on a deserted island, ‘Mia’, ‘Buddy’, ‘Rosie’ and ‘Hamylton’ must overcome their differences and supernatural phenomena in order to make it back home.
“Each day, the gang hatches a plan to get off the island, but is thwarted by unexpected twists and turns. They face extreme weather, challenging adventures and newfound creatures along the way, often solving one mystery only to reveal another.
‘The island tests our heroes but only by passing these tests and going deep into the heart of darkness can our heroes find a way back to the life they once knew…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
“…when three teenage hatchlings and a piglet get stranded on a deserted island, ‘Mia’, ‘Buddy’, ‘Rosie’ and ‘Hamylton’ must overcome their differences and supernatural phenomena in order to make it back home.
“Each day, the gang hatches a plan to get off the island, but is thwarted by unexpected twists and turns. They face extreme weather, challenging adventures and newfound creatures along the way, often solving one mystery only to reveal another.
‘The island tests our heroes but only by passing these tests and going deep into the heart of darkness can our heroes find a way back to the life they once knew…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 5/22/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Fans of the beloved Angry Birds franchise have something new to look forward to! Collider is excited to share an exclusive clip from the upcoming animated series Angry Birds Mystery Island, set to debut its first eight episodes simultaneously on Amazon Kids+ and Prime Video on May 21st. Angry Birds Mystery Island introduces new characters from Rovio Entertainment Corporation, the creators of the globally popular Angry Birds brand. The series is developed by Eric Rogers (Futurama) and animated by Titmouse, known for their high-quality and visually striking animations. The voice cast features an impressive ensemble, including Harvey Guilln (What We Do in the Shadows), Kate Micucci (Scooby-Doo!), Dominic Monaghan (The Lord of the Rings), and Nasim Pedrad (Saturday Night Live).
- 5/16/2024
- by Chris McPherson
- Collider.com
Rovio Entertainment Corporation’s new animated TV series “Angry Birds Mystery Island”, created by Eric Rogers, stars Harvey Guillén, Dominic Monaghan and Nasim Pedrad, streaming May 21, 2024 on Amazon Kids+ and Prime Video:
“…when three teenage hatchlings and a piglet get stranded on a deserted island, ‘Mia’, ‘Buddy’, ‘Rosie’ and ‘Hamylton’ must overcome their differences and supernatural phenomena in order to make it back home.
“Each day, the gang hatches a plan to get off the island, but is thwarted by unexpected twists and turns. They face extreme weather, challenging adventures and newfound creatures along the way, often solving one mystery only to reveal another.
‘The island tests our heroes but only by passing these tests and going deep into the heart of darkness can our heroes find a way back to the life they once knew…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
“…when three teenage hatchlings and a piglet get stranded on a deserted island, ‘Mia’, ‘Buddy’, ‘Rosie’ and ‘Hamylton’ must overcome their differences and supernatural phenomena in order to make it back home.
“Each day, the gang hatches a plan to get off the island, but is thwarted by unexpected twists and turns. They face extreme weather, challenging adventures and newfound creatures along the way, often solving one mystery only to reveal another.
‘The island tests our heroes but only by passing these tests and going deep into the heart of darkness can our heroes find a way back to the life they once knew…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 5/8/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Angry Birds Mystery Island, the new animated original series featuring new characters from Rovio Entertainment Corporation, will debut the first eight episodes simultaneously on Amazon Kids+ and Prime Video on Tuesday, May 21.
The just-hatched trailer gives a sneak “beak” of what fans can expect from the talented cast as they voice three new hatchling characters: Mia, Rosie, Buddy, and a foreign-exchange piglet named Hamylton. This follows the announcement of the 24-epatch order for the first season.
Angry Birds Mystery Island features an ensemble cast including Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows), Kate Micucci (Scooby-Doo!), Dominic Monaghan (The Lord of the Rings), and Nasim Pedrad (Saturday Night Live).
The series was developed by Amazon Kids+ and showrunner Eric Rogers (Futurama) and is being produced by Titmouse Inc. (The Legend of Vox Machina).
When three teenage hatchlings and a piglet get stranded on a deserted island, Mia, Buddy, Rosie, and...
The just-hatched trailer gives a sneak “beak” of what fans can expect from the talented cast as they voice three new hatchling characters: Mia, Rosie, Buddy, and a foreign-exchange piglet named Hamylton. This follows the announcement of the 24-epatch order for the first season.
Angry Birds Mystery Island features an ensemble cast including Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows), Kate Micucci (Scooby-Doo!), Dominic Monaghan (The Lord of the Rings), and Nasim Pedrad (Saturday Night Live).
The series was developed by Amazon Kids+ and showrunner Eric Rogers (Futurama) and is being produced by Titmouse Inc. (The Legend of Vox Machina).
When three teenage hatchlings and a piglet get stranded on a deserted island, Mia, Buddy, Rosie, and...
- 5/7/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
In his latest podcast/interview, host and screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to screenwriter and showrunner Eric Rogers about his work as a script co-ordinator on NYPD Blue, lessons learned from David Milch, the role of the showrunner in creating Skylanders Academy for Netflix, how writing shows for 6-11 year old audiences has evolved recently, finding your voice and “3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life”
Pulp Fiction (1994) Jaws (1975) Sideways (2004) / Fargo (1996)
“3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life” is about those films that made you fall in love with film. The guest selects their trio of movies and we talk for 5 minutes, against the clock. When the alarm goes off for five minutes we move on to the next film.
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Pulp Fiction (1994) Jaws (1975) Sideways (2004) / Fargo (1996)
“3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life” is about those films that made you fall in love with film. The guest selects their trio of movies and we talk for 5 minutes, against the clock. When the alarm goes off for five minutes we move on to the next film.
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- 9/8/2023
- by Stuart Wright
- Nerdly
The “Angry Birds” universe just became one series bigger. Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Kids+ has picked up “Angry Birds Mystery Island” to series from Eric Rogers (Futurama) and Titmouse.
“We’re excited to work with Amazon to add a new chapter to the Hatchlings’ story in ‘Angry Birds Mystery Island,’” said Rovio’s head of Brand Licensing, Hanna Valkeapää-Nokkala. “I’m sure fans of the Hatchlings will be eager to see them in their own series, with speaking voices for the first time.”
The 24-episode first season will follow three new hatchlings — Mia, Rosie, and Buddy — and a foreign-exchange piglet named Hamylton on their all-expenses-paid island getaway, where they find themselves mistakenly catapulted onto an uncharted island. Left to explore the exotic sights, smells, and unexplained phenomena of their new environment without any adults around, the ragtag bunch quickly learns that, in order to survive and make it back home,...
“We’re excited to work with Amazon to add a new chapter to the Hatchlings’ story in ‘Angry Birds Mystery Island,’” said Rovio’s head of Brand Licensing, Hanna Valkeapää-Nokkala. “I’m sure fans of the Hatchlings will be eager to see them in their own series, with speaking voices for the first time.”
The 24-episode first season will follow three new hatchlings — Mia, Rosie, and Buddy — and a foreign-exchange piglet named Hamylton on their all-expenses-paid island getaway, where they find themselves mistakenly catapulted onto an uncharted island. Left to explore the exotic sights, smells, and unexplained phenomena of their new environment without any adults around, the ragtag bunch quickly learns that, in order to survive and make it back home,...
- 6/6/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
A new iteration of Angry Birds is heading to Amazon. Prime Video and Amazon Kids+ have announced Angry Birds Mystery Island, a new animated series from Eric Rogers (Futurama) and Titmouse, with Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows), Kate Micucci (Scooby-Doo!), Dominic Monaghan (The Lord of the Rings), and Nasim Pedrad (Saturday Night Live) among the ensemble cast. The 24-episode first season, which “promises lots of fun, mystery, and adventure with irreverent humor and pop culture references”, will premiere on both Prime Video and Amazon Kids+. More details will be announced in the coming weeks.
Rogers serves as showrunner, head writer and executive producer of the series.
Angry Birds Mystery Island introduces three new Hatchling characters—”Mia,” “Rosie,” and “Buddy”—and a foreign-exchange piglet named “Hamylton.” These rambunctious tweens receive an all-expenses-paid (and completely un-asked-for) island getaway, when they are mistakenly catapulted onto an uncharted island. Left to explore the exotic sights,...
Rogers serves as showrunner, head writer and executive producer of the series.
Angry Birds Mystery Island introduces three new Hatchling characters—”Mia,” “Rosie,” and “Buddy”—and a foreign-exchange piglet named “Hamylton.” These rambunctious tweens receive an all-expenses-paid (and completely un-asked-for) island getaway, when they are mistakenly catapulted onto an uncharted island. Left to explore the exotic sights,...
- 6/6/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Spoilers ahead if you aren't caught up on Skylanders Academy, which you can add to your wishlist now! Big changes are coming for Activision Blizzard Studios' Netflix series Skylanders Academy. Next month, the crossover hit that features characters from the fan-favorite toys-to-life video game series will be bringing in all new names and faces both on the screen and in the creative team that works behind the scenes. Creator Eric Rogers is stepping down as showrunner, and he'll be replaced by the showrunning duo of Clayton Sakoda and Ian Weinreich starting with Season 3. Having …...
- 8/22/2018
- by Dave Trumbore
- Collider.com
We just announced the Season 2 premiere date for Activision Blizzard Studios' Skylanders Academy on Netflix, but now fans get a chance to find out what's in store this season thanks to insight from the show's creator, Eric Rogers. With the Season 2 premiere just a few short weeks away, you still have time to catch up with Season 1 on Netflix now. The story tells the tale of Spyro the Dragon (Justin Long), Eruptor (Jonathan Banks), Stealth Elf (Ashley Tisdale), Jet-Vac (Jonny Rees) and Pop Fizz (Bobcat Goldthwait) under the tutelage of Master Eon (Chris Diamantopoulos) …...
- 9/12/2017
- by Dave Trumbore
- Collider.com
Netflix has given a two-season order for "Skylanders Academy," the first project from video game giant Activision Blizzard's in-house production outfit Activision Blizzard Studios.
The series itself was first announced as being in the works with the creation of the studio late last year. The show, based on the multi-billion dollar toy brand, charts a team of heroes as they train the next wave of Skylanders Academy cadets.
Justin Long, Ashley Tisdale, Jonathan Banks and Norm MacDonald play regulars while the likes of Susan Sarandon, Parker Posey, Catherine O'Hara, Bobcat Goldthwait and Chris Diamantopoulos will lend their voices to the series.
"Futurama" writer Eric Rogers serves as showrunner with Sander Schwartz, Stacey Sher and Nick van Dyk executive producing. The first episodes will debut on the streaming service in the Fall.
The confirmation comes as Netflix unveiled a new slate of kids' properties set to debut shortly including adaptations of the kids book series "Llama Llama," the graphic novels "Hilda," the Dreamworks animated feature "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron," and the live-action "Spy Kids" film franchise.
Source: Netflix...
The series itself was first announced as being in the works with the creation of the studio late last year. The show, based on the multi-billion dollar toy brand, charts a team of heroes as they train the next wave of Skylanders Academy cadets.
Justin Long, Ashley Tisdale, Jonathan Banks and Norm MacDonald play regulars while the likes of Susan Sarandon, Parker Posey, Catherine O'Hara, Bobcat Goldthwait and Chris Diamantopoulos will lend their voices to the series.
"Futurama" writer Eric Rogers serves as showrunner with Sander Schwartz, Stacey Sher and Nick van Dyk executive producing. The first episodes will debut on the streaming service in the Fall.
The confirmation comes as Netflix unveiled a new slate of kids' properties set to debut shortly including adaptations of the kids book series "Llama Llama," the graphic novels "Hilda," the Dreamworks animated feature "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron," and the live-action "Spy Kids" film franchise.
Source: Netflix...
- 6/16/2016
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Along with a potential "Call of Duty" cinematic universe, Activision Blizzard revealed on Friday that the first project in the works at their newly formed Activision Blizzard Studios is a TV series based on the "Skylanders" video game series.
The game series dealt with magic and floating islands and was a pioneer in the toys-to-life category that Disney Infinity and Lego Dimensions have become juggernauts in.
In fact the series is already in production and will feature a voice cast that includes Justin Long as Spyro, Ashley Tisdale as Stealth Elf, Jonathan Banks as Eruptor and Norm Macdonald as Glumshanks.
"Futurama" writer Eric Rogers serves as showrunner. "Skylanders" is a $3 billion franchise that has sold more than 250 million figures since 2011 according to Activision.
Source: Heat Vision...
The game series dealt with magic and floating islands and was a pioneer in the toys-to-life category that Disney Infinity and Lego Dimensions have become juggernauts in.
In fact the series is already in production and will feature a voice cast that includes Justin Long as Spyro, Ashley Tisdale as Stealth Elf, Jonathan Banks as Eruptor and Norm Macdonald as Glumshanks.
"Futurama" writer Eric Rogers serves as showrunner. "Skylanders" is a $3 billion franchise that has sold more than 250 million figures since 2011 according to Activision.
Source: Heat Vision...
- 11/7/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
The first Warcraft trailer isn't the only big news out of BlizzCon today. We just received a press release announcing the launching of Activision Blizzard Studios, a studio "devoted to creating original content based on the company's extensive library of iconic and globally-recognized intellectual properties." And as you might have guessed, that means a Call of Duty cinematic universe is in the works.
First up, though, is a TV show called Skylanders Academy based on the popular Skylanders game. Justin Long, Jonathan Banks (Breaking Bad), Ashley Tisdale, and Norm Macdonald will provide voices for the animated series.
There aren't any details about the plans of the Call of Duty cinematic universe (other than referring to it as "robust"), but it sounds like Activision Blizzard Studios is taking a page from Ubisoft's playbook here, making sure they retain creative control over their mega-popular games and bringing them to the big screen...
First up, though, is a TV show called Skylanders Academy based on the popular Skylanders game. Justin Long, Jonathan Banks (Breaking Bad), Ashley Tisdale, and Norm Macdonald will provide voices for the animated series.
There aren't any details about the plans of the Call of Duty cinematic universe (other than referring to it as "robust"), but it sounds like Activision Blizzard Studios is taking a page from Ubisoft's playbook here, making sure they retain creative control over their mega-popular games and bringing them to the big screen...
- 11/6/2015
- by Ben Pearson
- GeekTyrant
Activision Blizzard today announced the launch of Activision Blizzard Studios, a new film and television studio devoted to creating original content based on the company's extensive library of iconic and globally-recognized intellectual properties. Activision Blizzard's owned content includes some of the most popular entertainment franchises in the world, including Call of Duty, Skylanders, Diablo, Hearthstone and StarCraft. Former Disney executive Nick van Dyk has been tapped to co-head the division, along with a senior creative executive who will be announced soon.
Activision Blizzard Studios' first production will be Skylanders Academy, an animated TV series based on the award-winning Skylanders game. Currently in production under the supervision of showrunner Eric Rogers (Futurama), Skylanders Academy will feature the voices of Justin Long (Alvin and the Chipmunks, Ask Me Anything) as Spyro, Ashley Tisdale (Phineas and Ferb, High School Musical) as Stealth Elf, Jonathan Banks (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul) as Eruptor and...
Activision Blizzard Studios' first production will be Skylanders Academy, an animated TV series based on the award-winning Skylanders game. Currently in production under the supervision of showrunner Eric Rogers (Futurama), Skylanders Academy will feature the voices of Justin Long (Alvin and the Chipmunks, Ask Me Anything) as Spyro, Ashley Tisdale (Phineas and Ferb, High School Musical) as Stealth Elf, Jonathan Banks (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul) as Eruptor and...
- 11/6/2015
- by MovieWeb
- MovieWeb
Activision Blizzard today announced the launch of Activision Blizzard Studios, a new film and television studio devoted to creating original content based on the company’s extensive library of iconic and globally-recognized intellectual properties. Activision Blizzard’s owned content includes some of the most popular entertainment franchises in the world, including Call of Duty®, Skylanders®, Diablo®, Hearthstone® and StarCraft®. Former Disney executive Nick van Dyk has been tapped to co-head the division, along with a senior creative executive who will be announced soon.
Activision Blizzard Studios’ first production will be “Skylanders™ Academy,” an animated TV series based on the award-winning Skylanders® game. Currently in production under the supervision of showrunner Eric Rogers (“Futurama”), “Skylanders™ Academy” will feature the voices of Justin Long (“Alvin and the Chipmunks,” “Ask Me Anything”) as Spyro, Ashley Tisdale (“Phineas and Ferb,” “High School Musical”) as Stealth Elf, Jonathan Banks (“Breaking Bad,” “Better Call Saul”) as...
Activision Blizzard Studios’ first production will be “Skylanders™ Academy,” an animated TV series based on the award-winning Skylanders® game. Currently in production under the supervision of showrunner Eric Rogers (“Futurama”), “Skylanders™ Academy” will feature the voices of Justin Long (“Alvin and the Chipmunks,” “Ask Me Anything”) as Spyro, Ashley Tisdale (“Phineas and Ferb,” “High School Musical”) as Stealth Elf, Jonathan Banks (“Breaking Bad,” “Better Call Saul”) as...
- 11/6/2015
- by Kellvin Chavez
- LRMonline.com
Activision has announced they are opening a studio to make film and TV production based on their hit properties.
It seems Activision is in the market of spending money right now! Recently they announced they are buying King and entering the mobile market. Today they announced they are growing even bigger and entering yet another market, TV and Film.
Activision Blizzard Studios, a new film and television studio devoted to creating original content based on the company's extensive library of iconic and globally-recognized intellectual properties.
Former Disney executive Nick van Dyk is helping head the new studio.
The first production by the studio is going to be Skylanders™ Academy, which is already in production. This will be an animated series that is being lead by showrunner Eric Rogers from Futurama.
"Skylanders™ Academy" will feature the voices of Justin Long ("Alvin and the Chipmunks," "Ask Me Anything") as Spyro, Ashley Tisdale ("Phineas and Ferb,...
It seems Activision is in the market of spending money right now! Recently they announced they are buying King and entering the mobile market. Today they announced they are growing even bigger and entering yet another market, TV and Film.
Activision Blizzard Studios, a new film and television studio devoted to creating original content based on the company's extensive library of iconic and globally-recognized intellectual properties.
Former Disney executive Nick van Dyk is helping head the new studio.
The first production by the studio is going to be Skylanders™ Academy, which is already in production. This will be an animated series that is being lead by showrunner Eric Rogers from Futurama.
"Skylanders™ Academy" will feature the voices of Justin Long ("Alvin and the Chipmunks," "Ask Me Anything") as Spyro, Ashley Tisdale ("Phineas and Ferb,...
- 11/6/2015
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Dustin Spino)
- Cinelinx
Activision Blizzard has launched Activision Blizzard Studios, a film and TV unit set to develop the gaming company’s huge franchises including “Call of Duty,” “Diablo” and “Candy Crush.” Former Disney executive Nick van Dyk will lead the effort, along with a senior counterpart not yet hired. The first project on deck is an adaptation of a game called “Skylanders,” which manifests as an animated series named “Skylanders Academy.” Showrunner Eric Rogers (“Futurama”) leads a voice cast featuring Justin Long, Ashley Tisdale, Jonathan Banks and “SNL” alum Norm Macdonald. Also Read: Blizzard Streaming Guide: 15 Hot Titles to Warm You Up...
- 11/6/2015
- by Matt Donnelly
- The Wrap
Updated: Animated series writers are protesting a decision by the Television Academy to allow NBC’s Community to compete for Emmys in animated categories, arguing that they should be allowed similar cross-genre privileges.
Community made it onto the Emmy nomination ballot in several categories, including best animated program — along with 33 entries from full-time animated shows. The episode, “Digital Estate Planning,” features the cast rendered into 8-bit characters to compete in an old-school-style video game.
Seth MacFarlane (Family Guy), David X. Cohen (Futurama) and Al Jean (The Simpsons) are among the 52 writer-producers who signed a letter to the TV Academy arguing...
Community made it onto the Emmy nomination ballot in several categories, including best animated program — along with 33 entries from full-time animated shows. The episode, “Digital Estate Planning,” features the cast rendered into 8-bit characters to compete in an old-school-style video game.
Seth MacFarlane (Family Guy), David X. Cohen (Futurama) and Al Jean (The Simpsons) are among the 52 writer-producers who signed a letter to the TV Academy arguing...
- 6/18/2012
- by James Hibberd
- EW - Inside TV
The Writers Guild of America, West (Wgaw) and the Writers Guild of America, East (Wgae) tonight announced the winners of the 2012 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for screen, television, radio, news, promotional, videogame, and new media writing at simultaneous ceremonies at Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles and the B.B. King Blues Club in New York City.
Screenplay Nominees
Original Screenplay:
Midnight in Paris, Written by Woody Allen; Sony Pictures Classics
50/50, Written by Will Reiser; Summit Entertainment
Bridesmaids, Written by Annie Mumolo & Kristen Wiig; Universal Studios
Win Win, Screenplay by Tom McCarthy; Story by Tom McCarthy & Joe Tiboni; Fox Searchlight
Young Adult, Written by Diablo Cody; Paramount Pictures
Adapted Screenplay:
The Descendants, Screenplay by Alexander Payne and Nat Faxon & Jim Rash; Based on the novel by Kaui Hart Hemmings; Fox Searchlight
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Screenplay by Steven Zaillian; Based on the novel by Stieg Larsson,...
Screenplay Nominees
Original Screenplay:
Midnight in Paris, Written by Woody Allen; Sony Pictures Classics
50/50, Written by Will Reiser; Summit Entertainment
Bridesmaids, Written by Annie Mumolo & Kristen Wiig; Universal Studios
Win Win, Screenplay by Tom McCarthy; Story by Tom McCarthy & Joe Tiboni; Fox Searchlight
Young Adult, Written by Diablo Cody; Paramount Pictures
Adapted Screenplay:
The Descendants, Screenplay by Alexander Payne and Nat Faxon & Jim Rash; Based on the novel by Kaui Hart Hemmings; Fox Searchlight
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Screenplay by Steven Zaillian; Based on the novel by Stieg Larsson,...
- 2/20/2012
- by MovieWeb
- MovieWeb
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has announced the winners of the WGA Awards for outstanding achievement in writing. In the Screenplay category, "Midnight in Paris," written by Woody Allen, took home the Original Screenplay award while "The Descendants," written by Alexander Payne, and Nat Faxon & Jim Rash based on the novel by Kaui Hart Hemming, received the Best Adapted Screenplay award.
Winners of the WGA awards were announced Sunday, Feb. 19 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. Zooey Deschanel and Joel McHale served as hosts of the ceremony.
Here is the full list of winners (highlighted) and nominees of the 2012 WGA Awards (to see winners/nominees of other award-giving bodies, visit our Awards Avenue coverage right here)
Screenplay Nominees
Original Screenplay
50/50, Written by Will Reiser; Summit Entertainment
Bridesmaids, Written by Annie Mumolo & Kristen Wiig; Universal Studios
*** (Winner) Midnight in Paris, Written by Woody Allen; Sony Pictures Classics
Win Win,...
Winners of the WGA awards were announced Sunday, Feb. 19 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. Zooey Deschanel and Joel McHale served as hosts of the ceremony.
Here is the full list of winners (highlighted) and nominees of the 2012 WGA Awards (to see winners/nominees of other award-giving bodies, visit our Awards Avenue coverage right here)
Screenplay Nominees
Original Screenplay
50/50, Written by Will Reiser; Summit Entertainment
Bridesmaids, Written by Annie Mumolo & Kristen Wiig; Universal Studios
*** (Winner) Midnight in Paris, Written by Woody Allen; Sony Pictures Classics
Win Win,...
- 2/20/2012
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Midnight in Paris, Young Adult, and the other nominations for the 2012 Writers Guild Awards have been announced. The 64th Annual Writers Guild Awards is “a generic term referring to the joint efforts of two different Us labor unions: The Writers Guild of America, East (Wgae), representing TV and film writers East of the Mississippi. The Writers Guild of America, West (Wgaw), representing TV and film writers in Hollywood and southern California.” The 2012 Writers Guild Awards will be held on February 19, 2012.
The full listing of the 2012 Writers Guild Awards nominations is below.
Screenplay Nominees
Original Screenplay
50/50, Written by Will Reiser; Summit Entertainment
Bridesmaids, Written by Annie Mumolo & Kristen Wiig; Universal Pictures
Midnight in Paris, Written by Woody Allen; Sony Pictures Classics
Win Win, Screenplay by Tom McCarthy; Story by Tom McCarthy & Joe Tiboni; Fox Searchlight
Young Adult, Written by Diablo Cody; Paramount Pictures
Adapted Screenplay
The Descendants, Screenplay by Alexander Payne...
The full listing of the 2012 Writers Guild Awards nominations is below.
Screenplay Nominees
Original Screenplay
50/50, Written by Will Reiser; Summit Entertainment
Bridesmaids, Written by Annie Mumolo & Kristen Wiig; Universal Pictures
Midnight in Paris, Written by Woody Allen; Sony Pictures Classics
Win Win, Screenplay by Tom McCarthy; Story by Tom McCarthy & Joe Tiboni; Fox Searchlight
Young Adult, Written by Diablo Cody; Paramount Pictures
Adapted Screenplay
The Descendants, Screenplay by Alexander Payne...
- 1/6/2012
- by filmbook
- Film-Book
The Writers Guild of America, West (Wgaw) and the Writers Guild of America, East (Wgae) announced nominations for outstanding achievement in writing for the screen in both film and television for 2011. Winners will be honored at the 2012 Writers Guild Awards on Sunday, February 19, 2012, during simultaneous ceremonies in Hollywood and New York.
Categories for film include Best Original Screenplay, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Documentary Screenplay. The TV nominations are a little more extensive, offering awards for Best Drama Series, Best Comedy Series, Best New Series, Best Episodic Drama, Best Animated Series, Best Comedy/Variety Series, and Best Daytime Drama.
To find out what got nominated, check out our full list of nominees below.
Screenplay Nominees
Original Screenplay:
50/50, Written by Will Reiser; Summit Entertainment
Bridesmaids, Written by Annie Mumolo & Kristen Wiig; Universal Studios
Midnight in Paris, Written by Woody Allen; Sony Pictures Classics
Win Win, Screenplay by Tom McCarthy; Story by...
Categories for film include Best Original Screenplay, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Documentary Screenplay. The TV nominations are a little more extensive, offering awards for Best Drama Series, Best Comedy Series, Best New Series, Best Episodic Drama, Best Animated Series, Best Comedy/Variety Series, and Best Daytime Drama.
To find out what got nominated, check out our full list of nominees below.
Screenplay Nominees
Original Screenplay:
50/50, Written by Will Reiser; Summit Entertainment
Bridesmaids, Written by Annie Mumolo & Kristen Wiig; Universal Studios
Midnight in Paris, Written by Woody Allen; Sony Pictures Classics
Win Win, Screenplay by Tom McCarthy; Story by...
- 1/5/2012
- by MovieWeb
- MovieWeb
HollywoodNews.com: The Writers Guild of America, West (Wgaw) and the Writers Guild of America, East (Wgae) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, news, radio, promotional writing, and graphic animation during the 2011 season. The winners will be honored at the 2012 Writers Guild Awards on Sunday, February 19, 2012, at simultaneous ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York.
Television Nominees
Drama Series
Boardwalk Empire, Written by Bathsheba Doran, Dave Flebotte, Howard Korder, Steve Kornacki, Itamar Moses, Margaret Nagle, Terence Winter; HBO
Breaking Bad, Written by Sam Catlin, Vince Gilligan, Peter Gould, Gennifer Hutchison, George Mastras, Thomas Schnauz, Moira Walley-Beckett; AMC
Game of Thrones, Written by David Benioff, Bryan Cogman, Jane Espenson, George R.R. Martin, D.B. Weiss; HBO
The Good Wife, Written by Courtney Kemp Agboh, Meredith Averill, Corinne Brinkerhoff, Leonard Dick, Keith Eisner, Karen Hall, Ted Humphrey, Michelle King, Robert King, Steve Lichtman, Matthew Montoya, Julia Wolfe; CBS
Homeland, Written by Henry Bromell,...
Television Nominees
Drama Series
Boardwalk Empire, Written by Bathsheba Doran, Dave Flebotte, Howard Korder, Steve Kornacki, Itamar Moses, Margaret Nagle, Terence Winter; HBO
Breaking Bad, Written by Sam Catlin, Vince Gilligan, Peter Gould, Gennifer Hutchison, George Mastras, Thomas Schnauz, Moira Walley-Beckett; AMC
Game of Thrones, Written by David Benioff, Bryan Cogman, Jane Espenson, George R.R. Martin, D.B. Weiss; HBO
The Good Wife, Written by Courtney Kemp Agboh, Meredith Averill, Corinne Brinkerhoff, Leonard Dick, Keith Eisner, Karen Hall, Ted Humphrey, Michelle King, Robert King, Steve Lichtman, Matthew Montoya, Julia Wolfe; CBS
Homeland, Written by Henry Bromell,...
- 12/7/2011
- by Josh Abraham
- Hollywoodnews.com
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