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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘BoJack Horseman' Team's New Netflix Series ‘Long Story Short' Sets Voice Cast, Release Date
'Long Story Short,' the Netflix animated series from 'BoJack Horseman' creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg, has found its voice cast. Lisa Edelstein, Paul Reiser, Ben Feldman, Abbi Jacobson, Max Greenfield, Angelique Cabral, and Nicole Byer will all voice characters in the series, with Dave Franco and Michaela Dietz set as recurring guest stars. Netflix also revealed the comedy series will debut on Aug. 22. More from Variety Hollywood Stocks Roiled After Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Movies 'Produced in Foreign Lands' Netflix's Star-Studded Lineup Unpacks Creator-Audience Dynamic at India's WAVES Summit Netflix's Ted Sarandos Addresses 'Outdated' Movie Theater Model Comment, Highlights $2 Billion Economic Impact in India at WAVES Summit 'Long Story Short' was originally announced in Aug. 2024. The official logline states the show is 'about one family, over time. Jumping through the years, we follow the Schwooper siblings from childhood to adulthood and back again, chronicling their triumphs, disappointments, joys, and compromises.' Bob-Waksberg is the writer, executive producer, and showrunner on the series. Noel Bright and Steven A. Cohen will executive produce for Tornante Television. Lisa Hanawalt is supervising producer and will design original art for the series. Corey Campodonico and Alex Bulkley will serve as co-executive producers for animation studio ShadowMachine. ShadowMachine will produce out of their LA animation studio. Since 'BoJack,' Bob-Waksberg co-created the Amazon animated series 'Undone' and served as a writer and executive producer on the animated series 'Tuca & Bertie,' which was created by Hanawalt and was also produced by Tornante and ShadowMachine. The latter show originally debuted on Netflix before moving to Adult Swim for its final two seasons. 'BoJack Horseman' was Netflix's first original adult animated series. It ran for six seasons at the streamer and developed a strong following and critical praise during its run. It was nominated twice for the Emmy Award for outstanding animated program. Will Arnett voiced the title character, with Aaron Paul, Amy Sedaris, Alison Brie, Paul F. Thompkins, and character actress Margo Martindale also part of the voice cast. Best of Variety Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Netflix in May 2025
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Clash of Clans' Animated Series Ordered at Netflix
A 'Clash of Clans' animated series has been greenlit at Netflix, Variety has learned. The untitled series is said to follow 'a determined, but in over his head, Barbarian who must rally a band of misfits to defend their village and navigate the comically absurd politics of war.' The show is said to be set in the world of Supercell's 'Clash of Clans' and 'Clash Royale.' Pre-production is now underway. More from Variety Netflix Greenlights Korean Thriller 'The Rat' and Rom-Com 'Lovestuck' Netflix Gets Serious About Kids Gaming With 'Peppa Pig,' 'Sesame Street' and Big Plans for Original IP Netflix Picks Up 'Sesame Street' Worldwide Streaming Rights After Max Deal Ends Fletcher Moules will serve as showrunner, with Ron Weiner ('Arrested Development,' 'Futurama') serving as head writer. Moules previously worked with Supercell on 'Clash of Clans' animated videos for YouTube, which have amassed hundreds of millions of views. ICON Creative Studio will lead animation on the Netflix series. The mobile game 'Clash of Clans' originally launched in 2012, while 'Clash Royale' debuted in 2016. Since then, the two games of have remained wildly popular. They have been downloaded over four billion times with 180 billion hours of gameplay. This is the latest animated series order for Netflix in the past few weeks. Previously, the streamer announced the adult animated comedy 'Mating Season.' That show hails from the same team behind 'Big Mouth,' with the latter series prepping its eighth and final season. Other Netflix animated shows in the works include 'Long Story Short' from 'BoJack Horseman' creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg and others from the 'BoJack' team. 'Long Story Short' recently set its main cast, which includes Abbi Jacobson, Max Greenfield, and Nicole Byer. The show will drop on Netflix on Aug. 22. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What is Bermuda Day? Get a front row seat to Bermuda's culture and celebration
Bermuda Day, a holiday held on the fourth Friday in May each year in Bermuda, kicks off the island's start of summer and marks the rise in water and air temperatures, signaling to Bermudians that it's acceptable to swim in the ocean. An all-day celebration takes place, not just to signify the warm weather, but to celebrate the island's cultural heritage. What Bermuda Day celebrates After decades of civil unrest and protest, which reached a climax in 1977, a Royal Commission was created to understand the unrest. A decision was made to change a holiday that traced its roots to Queen Victoria's birthday—and was previously known as Empire Day and then became Commonwealth Day—to Bermuda Day. The first Bermuda Day Heritage Parade was held on May 24, 1979, to celebrate Bermudian culture and promote civic pride. 'What was once a commemoration of the island's colonial ties and a recognition of the reach of the British Empire has been transformed into a quintessentially Bermudian celebration of our heritage, resilience, unity, and culture,' says Jamari Douglas, vice president of marketing, public relations, and communications for the Bermuda Tourism Authority. 'Today, Bermuda Day is embraced island-wide as a celebration of Bermuda's community of diverse people and cultures that have blended together over centuries to create the island we call home.' How to celebrate Bermuda Day Over time, residents realized that one day was not enough time to celebrate the culture of Bermuda's people, so the entire month of May became Heritage Month. Almost every day in May, visitors can find events that celebrate Bermuda's heritage, from jazz performances to art showcases to curated historical tours. 'Last year Long Story Short , a local tour company, partnered with Gosling's , a Bermuda rum and beverage company," says Douglas, "to host 'History with a Twist,' inviting participants on a tour of 18th-century buildings in the Town of St. George where attendees were treated to a signature craft cocktail made with locally sourced ingredients while learning about the history of the site." On the fourth Friday of May, the Bermuda Day festivities begin around 8:00 a.m., with the Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race, explains Tim Rogers, a Bermuda resident of 41 years who leads educational travel programs for Road Scholar. At 8:30 a.m., the Bermuda Half Marathon Derby begins. It is a 13.1-mile running race that's been held since 1909, making it Bermuda's oldest race. The race starting line alternates each year between the east and west ends of the island, ending in the City of Hamilton, Bermuda's capital. This annual event is only open to Bermuda residents, but tourists and locals cheer them on from the sidelines, explains Rogers, and hotels can tell tourists where to find the best viewing spots. 'They've got their deck chairs and their umbrellas parked off on the side of the road, and there's music blaring. It really does have a great vibe to it,' says Rogers. After the race, everyone assembles in Hamilton to enjoy the parade, which starts at 1:30 p.m. and features dance groups, decorated floats, majorettes, and the Gombey troupes , who are the colorfully dressed masked dancers and drummers of Bermuda. The Gombey troupe's performances share stories of resistance that date back to before emancipation, such as the story of David and Goliath, and depict the resistance to enslavement, the triumph of good over evil, and the celebration of liberty, explains Douglas. Dozens of colorful floats created by local charities and clubs fiercely compete for prizes. The parade route is interspersed with food stalls, some of which sell the island's signature dishes, like wahoo nuggets and fresh fish sandwiches. Residents who don't go to the parade can migrate to the East End by the water and watch the Bermuda Fitted Dinghy Race. The race marks the start of the dinghy season, which ends in September. 'Bermuda has a long heritage of ship design, and the sailboats in use today are held to the same dimensions and standards [that were] set in 1883: 14-feet-1-inch overall from stem to stern with no other limitations, often resulting in a very large sail area, which can be a majestic sight to behold,' says Douglas. Where to eat in Bermuda The Pickled Onion restaurant and bar : This eclectic restaurant overlooks the street and has balcony seating, which is great for eating local cuisine and watching the parade from the restaurant. 'Book a table in advance, so you don't miss out,' says Rogers. Bermuda Bistro at The Beach : Located on Front Street, this restaurant has a veranda where visitors can watch the parade and enjoy local food. Other recommendations include White Horse Pub & Restaurant , Lost in the Triangle , Mad Hatters , The Swizzle Inn , Tom Moore's Tavern , and Wahoo's Bistro & Patio, where tourists can enjoy Bermuda's famous fish chowder. Jaclyn Greenberg is a writer who has contributed to The New York Times, Good Housekeeping, Parents, Wired and many others. She lives on the East Coast with her husband and three children.
National Geographic
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- National Geographic
This island has a month-long holiday celebration
Bermuda Day, a holiday held on the fourth Friday in May each year in Bermuda, kicks off the island's start of summer and marks the rise in water and air temperatures, signaling to Bermudians that it's acceptable to swim in the ocean. An all-day celebration takes place, not just to signify the warm weather, but to celebrate the island's cultural heritage. What Bermuda Day celebrates After decades of civil unrest and protest, which reached a climax in 1977, a Royal Commission was created to understand the unrest. A decision was made to change a holiday that traced its roots to Queen Victoria's birthday—and was previously known as Empire Day and then became Commonwealth Day—to Bermuda Day. The first Bermuda Day Heritage Parade was held on May 24, 1979, to celebrate Bermudian culture and promote civic pride. 'What was once a commemoration of the island's colonial ties and a recognition of the reach of the British Empire has been transformed into a quintessentially Bermudian celebration of our heritage, resilience, unity, and culture,' says Jamari Douglas, vice president of marketing, public relations, and communications for the Bermuda Tourism Authority. 'Today, Bermuda Day is embraced island-wide as a celebration of Bermuda's community of diverse people and cultures that have blended together over centuries to create the island we call home.' How to celebrate Bermuda Day Over time, residents realized that one day was not enough time to celebrate the culture of Bermuda's people, so the entire month of May became Heritage Month. Almost every day in May, visitors can find events that celebrate Bermuda's heritage, from jazz performances to art showcases to curated historical tours. 'Last year Long Story Short , a local tour company, partnered with Gosling's , a Bermuda rum and beverage company," says Douglas, "to host 'History with a Twist,' inviting participants on a tour of 18th-century buildings in the Town of St. George where attendees were treated to a signature craft cocktail made with locally sourced ingredients while learning about the history of the site." On the fourth Friday of May, the Bermuda Day festivities begin around 8:00 a.m., with the Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race, explains Tim Rogers, a Bermuda resident of 41 years who leads educational travel programs for Road Scholar. At 8:30 a.m., the Bermuda Half Marathon Derby begins. It is a 13.1-mile running race that's been held since 1909, making it Bermuda's oldest race. The race starting line alternates each year between the east and west ends of the island, ending in the City of Hamilton, Bermuda's capital. This annual event is only open to Bermuda residents, but tourists and locals cheer them on from the sidelines, explains Rogers, and hotels can tell tourists where to find the best viewing spots. 'They've got their deck chairs and their umbrellas parked off on the side of the road, and there's music blaring. It really does have a great vibe to it,' says Rogers. After the race, everyone assembles in Hamilton to enjoy the parade, which starts at 1:30 p.m. and features dance groups, decorated floats, majorettes, and the Gombey troupes , who are the colorfully dressed masked dancers and drummers of Bermuda. The Gombey troupe's performances share stories of resistance that date back to before emancipation, such as the story of David and Goliath, and depict the resistance to enslavement, the triumph of good over evil, and the celebration of liberty, explains Douglas. Dozens of colorful floats created by local charities and clubs fiercely compete for prizes. The parade route is interspersed with food stalls, some of which sell the island's signature dishes, like wahoo nuggets and fresh fish sandwiches. Residents who don't go to the parade can migrate to the East End by the water and watch the Bermuda Fitted Dinghy Race. The race marks the start of the dinghy season, which ends in September. 'Bermuda has a long heritage of ship design, and the sailboats in use today are held to the same dimensions and standards [that were] set in 1883: 14-feet-1-inch overall from stem to stern with no other limitations, often resulting in a very large sail area, which can be a majestic sight to behold,' says Douglas. Where to eat in Bermuda The Pickled Onion restaurant and bar : This eclectic restaurant overlooks the street and has balcony seating, which is great for eating local cuisine and watching the parade from the restaurant. 'Book a table in advance, so you don't miss out,' says Rogers. Bermuda Bistro at The Beach : Located on Front Street, this restaurant has a veranda where visitors can watch the parade and enjoy local food. Other recommendations include White Horse Pub & Restaurant , Lost in the Triangle , Mad Hatters , The Swizzle Inn , Tom Moore's Tavern , and Wahoo's Bistro & Patio, where tourists can enjoy Bermuda's famous fish chowder. How to do it When to Go: While festivities can be found throughout the month of May, Bermuda Day is officially celebrated on the fourth Friday in May, so check each year to make sure you have the right date. Getting There: Cruise ships board from the east coast and dock in the Royal Naval Dockyard. Direct flights are available from many main cities on the east coast, and the airport in Bermuda is about a half-hour taxi ride to Hamilton. Where to Stay: If traveling via cruise ship, tourists can sleep on board the ship. If traveling by plane, the island has many hotels such as the Granaway Guest House & Cottage, Azura , The Loren , and Rosewood Bermuda . Rogers recommends the Grotto Bay Beach Hotel , which is near the airport and a good place to watch the cyclists and runners. He also recommends the Hamilton Princess because tourists can walk 15 minutes to enjoy the parade. Note: Bermuda Day is the start of a holiday weekend, so shops, restaurants, stores, and public transportation may operate on a different, or reduced, schedule. Jaclyn Greenberg is a writer who has contributed to The New York Times, Good Housekeeping, Parents, Wired and many others. She lives on the East Coast with her husband and three children.
The Verge
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
May 5, 2025 at 11:13 AM EDT
Not long now. Long Story Short, the new animated series from BoJack Horseman creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg has a premiere date: it'll be streaming on Netflix on August 22nd. The series follows the story of a single family, but jumps around in time, letting you 'follow the Schwooper siblings from childhood to adulthood and back again.' You can get a first glimpse at it in these images.
