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ABC News
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Do Not Watch This Show! Andy Lee's new family series premieres on ABC in July
Andy Lee's new animated series Do Not Watch This Show premieres at 6am on Friday 4 July on ABC iview, based on Lee's best-selling book series Do Not Open This Book . Families will be delighted to defy Wizz, a blue monster who refuses to accept that he is the star of a TV show and is desperate for kids to switch it off. Wizz, voiced by Lee, goes to hilarious lengths to deter his audience, which only makes him more appealing. In each of the 12 episodes, the audience is desperate to answer the ultimate question – why doesn't Wizz want us to watch the show? They will discover ridiculous, outrageous, limitless reasons why. The all-star cast features Denise Scott, Joel Creasey, Kura Forrester and Dave Hughes, with art direction by the book's illustrator Heath McKenzie. The series also features cameos from Hamish Blake, Glenn Robbins, Carrie Bickmore, Tony Armstrong, Pete Smith, Broden Kelly, Jack Post, Rebecca Harding, Mick Molloy, Ben Fordham and Chrissie Swan. Always free and Always entertaining, watch all of your favourite Family programs on ABC iview now. Production credit: Do Not Watch This Show is a Lee Bones Production for ABC. Major production investment from Screen Australia in association with ABC and VicScreen. Directed by Leo Baker. Series Producer Patrick Crawley. Written by Andy Lee, Jason Marion, Katie Westcott, Melanie Bracewell and Ray Matsen. Art Directed by Heath McKenzie. Producers Andy Lee and Greg Sitch. International Sales Lee Bones/Frank Worldwide Sales. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.
Geek Girl Authority
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
New TV Shows This Week (June 1 - 7)
Welcome to another edition of New TV Shows. This week, a beloved animated series makes its return after a decade. Jessica Biel narrates a true-crime docuseries, Ginny & Georgia returns after a murder accusation and some predators are chased by the killer of all killers. Some exciting series, including one about sports, are premiering this week. Get ready because things are about to get good. Here's what's new on TV for June 1-7. NEW ON TV, JUNE 1-7 June 3 – Fatal Destination Jessica Biel narrates and produces Fatal Destination, a new true-crime docuseries on ID. The show narrates the stories of people's vacations that turned into terrible mysteries at various destinations. The first episode tells the story of a wealthy man vacationing in Mexico before the police find his body. Fatal Destination premieres Tuesday, June 3 at 10/9c on ID. RELATED: Star Trek : 5 Alternate Lives June 4 – Stick Owen Wilson, Peter Dager, Marc Maron and Judy Greer star in Apple TV+'s newest comedy by Jason Keller, Stick . The show tells the story of ex-pro golfer Pryce Cahill, whose career derailed 20 years ago. Particularly, the series will focus on Cahill's life after his marriage fell apart and he was fired from his job at a sporting goods store, before deciding to bet everything he had on a 17-year-old golfer. Stick premieres Wednesday, June 4 at Midnight/11c on Apple TV+. June 5 – Ginny & Georgia After a two-year hiatus, Ginny & Georgia returns. Last we saw of the two, Georgia was being arrested for murder at her wedding. Now, the fairy-tale life she had been dreaming of and the future of the Miller family hang by a thread as Georgia is investigated. The murder in Wellsbury, Massachusetts, is about to change everything. Brianne Howey and Antonia Gentry lead the cast as the characters navigate new hurdles, relationships and challenges. Ginny & Georgia Season 3 premieres Thursday, June 5 at 3/2 am on Netflix. RELATED: Geek Girl Authority Crush of the Week: Cora Prescott June 5 – Phineas and Ferb After a decade off the air, Phineas and Ferb return for Season 5. The show airs first on Disney Channel, with the first ten episodes premiering the next day on Disney+. The animated series hasn't lost its essence as the new season will find the stepbrothers planning new summer escapades while Candace attempts to catch them in the act. Perry will also return to fight Doofenshmirtz. Phineas and Ferb Season 5 premieres Thursday, June 5 at 8/7c on Disney Channel. June 6 – Predator: Killer of Killers Hulu premieres a new animated movie this week. Predator: Killer of Killers is directed by Dan Trachtenberg and tells three different stories. The first one is that of a viking raider who leads her son through a quest for revenge. The second one is a ninja who turns against his brother in a battle for succession. And the third one follows a World War II pilot who investigates a danger in the skies. The three of them will become prey to the killer of killers. Predator: Killer of Killers premieres Friday, June 6 at Midnight/11c on Hulu. RELATED: On Location: The Belgrade Fortress on TNT's The Librarians: The Next Chapter June 6 – Straw A new Tyler Perry movie is coming to Netflix with Taraji P. Henson, Sherri Shepherd, Teyana Taylor and Sinbad. The film tells the story of a single mother who is challenged by several unfortunate events. After realizing there is only one way out of her misfortune, she decides to take desperate measures to stay alive and keep her family safe. Straw premieres Friday, June 6 at 3/2 am on Netflix. June 6 – The Survivors Charlie Vickers and Yerin Ha star in The Survivors . The series is set in Evelyn Bay, a close-knit Tasmanian community where people know each other's names and secrets. When Kieran and Mia return to their childhood hometown to take care of Kieran's father, they are visited by ghosts from their past. The community is thrown into chaos when they are forced to face a traumatic event. The Survivors premieres Friday, June 6 at 3/2 am on Netflix. RELATED: Everything Coming to Netflix in June 2025 June 7 – To Barcelona, With Love Alison Sweeney and Ashley Williams star in To Barcelona, With Love . The movie follows Erica, a translator, who revises a novel set in Barcelona. Things become more complicated when the bookstore owner invites the author to the city for a book-signing event. What could possibly go wrong? To Barcelona, With Love premieres Saturday, June 7 at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel. Check back next week for What's New on TV for June 8-14. ANIMAL CONTROL: 7 Questions We Need Answered in Season 4 By day, Lara Rosales (she/her) is a solo mom by choice and a bilingual writer with a BA in Latin-American Literature who works in PR. By night, she is a TV enjoyer who used to host a podcast (Cats, Milfs & Lesbian Things). You can find her work published on Tell-Tale TV, Eulalie Magazine, Collider, USA Wire, Mentors Collective, Instelite, Noodle, Dear Movies, Nicki Swift, and Flip Screened.
Geek Tyrant
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
KING OF THE HILL Revival Open Credits Reveals Adult Bobby Hill — GeekTyrant
Hulu has released the opening credits sequence for Mike Judge and Greg Daniels's revival of the hit animated series King of the Hill , and it offers a first look at Bobby Hill, all grown up! It's so weird and wild seeing Bobby as an adult! Everyone else looks pretty much the same! It previously reported that the revival would be set 15 years after the original show ended and center on the middle-class Hill family living a normal life in Texas in the wake of Trump's presidency. The synopsis reads: "After years working a propane job in Saudi Arabia to earn their retirement nest egg, Hank and Peggy Hill return to a changed Arlen, Texas to reconnect with old friends Dale, Boomhauer and Bill. Meanwhile, Bobby is living his dream as a chef in Dallas and enjoying his 20s with his former classmates Connie, Joseph and Chane." Bobby is 21 years old and it was explained that he has "loved food his whole life." He has a fusion restaurant, and his career as a robata chef "was inspired by his most cherished memory of all — weekends spent grilling with his dad.' A biography for Bobby further details that Bobby is a "self-taught chef" and "one of the youngest contestants on King of the Grill." Pamela Adlon, who voiced Bobby Hill on the original show, will return to voice the character. She said: "We're in the second season [creating] the reboot, and Bobby is 21. 'He's a chef in a fusion restaurant in Dallas. And it's been incredible. It's just been really fun. I think it's been freakier for Mike and Greg to think about Bobby going from 12 to being 21 and having a relationship and being a person. 'But don't we all go through that with our kids and our friends' kids? It is shocking when I see my friends' kids and they're all grown up. And I'm like, 'Wait a second, what just happened?' So, it's just a little bit of a mess." Craig Erwich, president, ABC Entertainment, Hulu and Disney Branded Television streaming originals said in a previous statement: 'We are all so excited to welcome back Hank, Peggy and Bobby, and to see what they have to say about the world we live in and continue the conversations we began years ago. 'This show has all of the perfect ingredients to meet this moment in animation at Hulu, and we're so thankful to be having those conversations alongside this talented group.' King of the Hill will premiere on Hulu on August 4, 2025.
Geek Culture
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
'Eyes of Wakanda' Animated Series Showrunner Teases 'Giant Spy-Espionage Story' Across MCU History
Todd Harris, showrunner of the upcoming Marvel Disney+ animated miniseries Eyes of Wakanda , has given some insight into the ambitious project, teasing the show's unique setting that spans different Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) time periods and its cast of Wakandan warriors. Speaking during an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Harris describes the upcoming animated series as a combination of his passion for both history and Marvel. 'I really liked the idea of everyone's view of history,' he said, 'The story starts off during the end of the Western Bronze Age, and that spark sets off this giant spy-espionage story that reverberates through time…. You get Wakanda-grade James Bond, and sometimes a Jane Bond, with the backdrop of all the awesomeness that is Wakanda.' Harris also teased some of the warriors featured in the show, although he understandably revealed his desire to keep as many details a secret as possible. These characters include the Lion, voiced by Cress Williams (Black Lightning) and Noni, voiced by model Winnie Harlow. Princess and the Frog Disney legend Anika Noni Rose will also lend her voice in an unspecified role, with Harris teasing that she 'came in like an archangel and just blew the scene away.' Another notable name in the show's roster of voice talent is House of the Dragon star Steve Toussaint, who 'plays a jaded agent who is jaded for all the right reasons'. According to Harris, Eyes of Wakanda will be 'anthology adjacent', comprising a collection of short stories set in different MCU time periods and telling a continuous narrative, with the showrunner teasing 'a globe-trotting adventure'. 'There's a couple of surprises because part of the opportunity here is to sprinkle little pieces of history and go, 'I didn't know that happened.' Part of it is holding a mirror up to some historical theories and some historical facts and some historical preconceived notions,' he concluded. Eyes of Wakanda will debut on Disney+ on 6 August 2025, and will consist of four episodes. Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise 'duds' like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3 . He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying. Disney+ Eyes of Wakanda Marvel
Zawya
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Zawya
EBM-Peek Freans AI powered storytelling redefines youth entertainment for the digital age
Using advanced modern-day tools, the new animated series called 'Piper Ki Duniya' combines emotional depth, developmental insights, and cultural nuance. Dubai, United Arab Emirates: In today's digital age, technology is not just powering devices, it is shaping how the next generation learns, imagines, and connects. In a bold move redefining the role of artificial intelligence in children's educational content, a new animated series is winning hearts for how it was made. 'Piper Ki Duniya (World of Piper),' is a one of its kind educational content series built using AI-driven storytelling models that combine cultural insights, narrative structures, and emotional intelligence, creating rich, age-appropriate stories for children aged 4 to 12. The series was created by English Biscuit Manufacturers (EBM), the parent company of the iconic Peek Freans brand, a global name rooted in Pakistan, with a presence across the Middle East region. At the heart of this innovation is a seamless integration of human creativity and artificial intelligence. Teams based in USA and Pakistan used AI models from all over the world to create the animated series that brings the history of the Islamic world to life for Pakistani children. The 'Piper ki Duniya' team used American models Midjourney and Leonardo AI for character design, especially for Pied Piper, the brand mascot. They went on to use German model Flux AI for character consistency. Each character's 25 visuals were used to ensure consistency in facial features, expressions, and even clothing. These designs were then animated using American Runway AI and Chinese Kling AI, bringing the characters to life with smooth, lifelike motion. The result is a vibrant 3D revival of the beloved Peek Freans Pied Piper, brought to life in 'Piper Ki Duniya,' delivering universal values of kindness, patience, and generosity through stories designed to resonate across generations. Since its launch on the Peek Freans Young Pipers' Club YouTube channel, 'Piper Ki Duniya' has surpassed 100,000 subscribers in under four weeks with over 13 million views to date, earning YouTube's Silver Play Button. 'As a parent, one of my biggest challenges has been teaching my 5-year-old values like patience, compassion, and faith in a way that truly connects with him. That insight inspired 'Piper Ki Duniya.' Today, technology is not just changing how we tell stories, its changing what stories mean to new audiences. With 'Piper Ki Duniya,' we have reimagined the iconic Pied Piper to deliver meaningful, values-driven content that sparks curiosity, encourages reflection, and creates shared moments for modern families,' said, Mr. Shahzain Munir, Executive Director at EBM. 'Bringing Piper Ki Duniya to life was unlike any other project. We challenged the technology to go beyond algorithms and really reflect how children think, feel, and engage with content today. From character behaviour to dialogue rhythm, every element was shaped to feel intuitive and alive. It is a powerful reminder that AI is not just about automation; it can be a tool for imagination, curiosity, and emotional depth,' said the representative from Singularity marketing. Having debuted during the Holy month of Ramadan, the AI-powered series aims to both engage and inspire children by weaving Islamic values with captivating narratives. Backed by data-driven insights and designed with children's attention spans in mind, the content is age-appropriate, engaging, and encourages family participation. Through AI-led storytelling EBM demonstrates its dedication to purposeful innovation by showing how modern technology safeguards cultural heritage while teaching longstanding values to future generations. About EBM: Since 1966, EBM has been delighting consumers in Pakistan and beyond with its flagship brand, Peek Freans. As a pioneer of the biscuit industry and a dominant market leader, EBM remains committed to nourishing lives, hearts, and communities through its passion for quality and a focus on continuous innovation.
