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Geek Tyrant
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- Geek Tyrant
JOHN CARTER OF MARS Animated Series in the Works and the First Look Is Coming to Comic-Con — GeekTyrant
Fans of classic science fiction have something big to look forward to. An all-new animated series based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' legendary John Carter of Mars novels is officially in development. The project is being spearheaded by the author's estate in collaboration with showrunner Michael Kogge, and the very first sneak peek will be unveiled this Friday during a Burroughs-themed panel at San Diego Comic-Con. Burroughs first introduced readers to John Carter in 1912 with the serialized story Under the Moons of Mars , later published as the novel A Princess of Mars . It follows Civil War veteran John Carter who mysteriously finds himself on Mars, known to its inhabitants as Barsoom, where he becomes a warrior and fights epic battles against alien species and monstrous beasts. These stories were fun just pulp entertainment, but they also helped shape modern science fiction. Alongside Flash Gordon , Burroughs' tales influenced the likes of Star Wars creator George Lucas and Avatar director James Cameron. The franchise saw a high-profile live-action adaptation in 2012 with Disney's John Carter , directed by Andrew Stanton, but the film became infamous for its box office failure despite its massive budget and ambitious scope. I actually liked the movie! Decades before that, there were even attempts to bring the story to animation. Burroughs' son, John Coleman Burroughs, once partnered with Looney Tunes animator Bob Clampett to pitch MGM on a series of animated shorts, but the idea was rejected. Now, over a century after its creation, John Carter of Mars is finally getting the animated treatment it deserves, and according to Kogge, the timing couldn't be better. 'In this era of incredible animation, with shows like Castlevania , Blood of Zeus and Twilight of the Gods pushing the genre of fantasy action-adventure to new heights, there couldn't be a better time for the Martian saga of John Carter and Princess Dejah Thoris to be told through bold, ground-breaking animation,' he said in a statement. Kogge recently adapted the novels into an audio series featuring Sean Patrick Flannery, Bruce Boxleitner, and Star Wars legend Ian McDiarmid. He'll be joined on the animated series by Jim Sullos and Wolf Larson, representing Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. Sullos also expressed his excitement about bringing this iconic story to life in animated form: 'The explosive rise of action-adventure animation has captivated audiences around the world, making it the perfect moment to launch our John Carter animated series. This marks a new era in storytelling for the Edgar Rice Burroughs universe and we're excited that Michael Kogge will help bring Mars to life.' With the success of adult-oriented animated hits and renewed interest in Burroughs' work, this series could finally give John Carter the epic screen adaptation fans have been waiting for. Expect more details, and hopefully some stunning visuals, at Comic-Con this Friday. Source: The Wrap
Associated Press
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
RAINBOW GROUP UNVEILS OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR WINX CLUB-THE MAGIC IS BACK
Ahead of This Year's Comic Con International in San Diego, The First Look at One of the Year's Most Anticipated Series is Online Now LOS ANGELES, July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This fall sees the return of iconic animated series Winx Club: The Magic is Back, and today fans can catch a sneak peek at its fabulous new look and the extraordinary new adventures courtesy of Rainbow Group, the studio which first gave these fairies their wings. Full of the same style and fans of all ages have come to expect from the enchanting adventures of Bloom and her fairy friends, this new trailer provides a glimpse of the truly spectacular visuals from this new series making its debut on Netflix this fall. Following its original launch in Italy in 2004, the modern fantasy saga Winx Club has captivated a global audience of generations of young girls with themes of empowerment, friendship, self-discovery, alongside the power of diversity and mutual support. Reimagined for a whole new generation, the magic returns for a new era of enchantment, with breathtaking new animation that already has fans buzzing around the globe The iconic characters have been gorgeously restyled, while maintaining their unique personalities, and the magical world is more artistically rich than ever before. Cutting-edge production and increasingly refined special effects make for a stunning visual experience, with more immersive environments than ever, dazzling new transformations that highlight each fairy's unique magic, and exquisitely designed costumes tailored to their personalities. 'We are thrilled to share this new adventure with the millions of fans eagerly awaiting the return of the Winx and can't wait to welcome new ones too on this magical journey. 'Winx Club–The Magic is Back' is a new beginning, yet with the same goal: to grow side by side with our audience, offering quality content and spreading positive values - all, of course, with a touch of magic!' commented Iginio Straffi, Founder and CEO of Rainbow. This new trailer gives fans their first glimpse at the next chapter of Winx Club, rewarding longtime fans and new audiences alike in its dazzling reimagined setting. The Magic is truly back, packed with action, enchantment, and mysteries waiting to be uncovered in a series filled with friendship, adventure, romance and fun. The wait is almost over — get ready to fly together! View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Rainbow Group
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Invincible' renewed for Season 5; Matthew Rhys to join cast
July 17 (UPI) -- The adult-animated superhero series Invincible has been renewed for a fifth season and Welsh actor Matthew Rhys will join the cast. Prime Video announced the additional season Thursday. Season 4 will premiere in 2026. The series takes its inspiration from the comic books penned by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley. Walker is a co-creator on the show and Ottley is a contributing creator. "Invincible follows 17-year-old Mark Grayson, as he inherits his father's superpowers and sets out to become Earth's greatest defender, only to discover the job is more challenging than he could have ever imagined," an official synopsis reads. "Everything changes as Mark is forced to face his past, and his future, while discovering how much further he'll need to go to protect the people he loves." The voice cast includes Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh, J.K. Simmons, Seth Rogen, Walton Goggins, Gillian Jacobs, Jason Mantzoukas, Zazie Beetz, Grey DeLisle, Zachary Quinto, Chris Diamantopoulos, Ross Marquand, Khary Payton, Andrew Rannells, Kevin Michael Richardson, Ben Schwartz, Clancy Brown, Jay Pharoah, Mark Hamill and Melise Jow. Rhys, 50, is an actor known for playing Kevin Walker on Brothers & Sisters and Philip Jennings on The Americans. Solve the daily Crossword
Geek Tyrant
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
BLUE BEETLE Star Xolo Maridueña Gives Update on the Future of His Character in the DCU — GeekTyrant
One of the few actors that James Gunn was willing to bring over from the previous DC film universe was Xolo Maridueña, who portrayed Blue Beetle in 2023. This film featured the first live-action Latin superhero to headline his own major studio film, and it was a lot of fun! The movie didn't take itself as seriously as many of the DC flops that came before it, and Maridueña gave a great performance. But we don't know when we will see him back in live-action. Last year, Warner Bros. announced that Blue Beetle would be getting an animated series, so the character does have something in the works, but we would still like to know how he will fit in Gunn's DCU. Maridueña gave an update on both fronts during recent appearances promoting the Smurfs movie, in which he is playing Brainy Smurf. In an interview with ScreenRant, the actor said of the animated show: "The universe is cracked open. Pandora's Box is open, for lack of a better word. I love the animation medium. I love getting to continue to explore and try my best to fit this character. Having already done Blue Beetle, I know the character and know the voice now. I'm excited to see him in the actual format of animation, and to see what stories we can tell that we can't tell in live-action... I'm excited to see how Blue Beetle fits in." Maridueña also spoke with a YouTube personality (via CBM) while making the interview rounds, where he again touched on the future of Blue Beetle: "James Gunn, Peter Safran, John Rickard- everybody over at DCU has been so kind in welcoming into the DCU. They just had a really awesome release, and I'm really excited that this is an awesome first step in the direction of opening up that universe," said Maridueña, referencing Superman's opening weekend domestic release. He continued: "We've got some animated stuff, some live-action stuff- a whole bunch of areas that Blue Beetle and the greater Reyes family can join in, so I'm blessed. I'm just hoping that it can be with Ángel Manuel Soto- that's my guy." We will just have to wait and see what happens with the character, but at least we know he's in the mix and his future is being considered at DC.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New trailer for 'King of the Hill' reboot is here. When does Season 14 premiere on Hulu?
America's favorite animated Texan is making a return. After a 15-year hiatus, Hank Hill returns to Arlen as "King of the Hill." The original series ended in 2010. With the series returning with a new plot, here is what you need to know about the new trailer before the show's official date. "King of the Hill" will stream on Hulu on August 4. What has Hank and his family been up to since the show's hiatus? Hank, after spending time in Saudi Arabia working on a propane initiative to secure his retirement and that of Peggy's, is seen returning to Arlen in the trailer for Season 14 of "King of the Hill." The revival explores the challenges they face as they confront the numerous changes that have occurred since they left. Bill, Dale (now voiced by Toby Huss following Johnny Hardwick's passing), and Boomhauer remain fixtures in Arlen. As shown in the trailer, they're still up for gathering in the alley with Hank while sipping a few Alamo beers. But, like Hank, they're also navigating the realities of a modernized Arlen, complete with craft beers, gender-neutral restrooms, and ride-share apps like Uber. Meanwhile, Bobby Hill is thriving in Dallas as an Asian fusion chef, maintaining close ties with childhood friends like Connie. With his father struggling to adapt after years abroad in the Middle East, Bobby steps into a guiding role, helping Hank find his footing in a world that has evolved well beyond his comfort zone. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: When does 'King of the Hill' reboot return? See new official trailer
