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Warner Bros. Animation is reimagining the 1960s Gothic soap Dark Shadows as an adult animated series, continuing the Collins family saga with dark twists; executive producer Lisa Holdsworth will run the project, which is currently in development with no release date announced.
Brown Bag Films launches Bad Pencil Animation, a new label to develop adult-oriented animated projects and provide animation services for third-party studios, debuting at Annecy. The team, led by Sanatan Suryavanshi as Executive Creative Director and Caitlin Friedman steering strategy, with Nicole Gibbs leading sales, aims to push darker, offbeat stories while leveraging the studio’s craft and experience in animation.
Ricky Gervais is returning to adult animation with a new Netflix series called 'Alley Cats,' featuring a cast of British comedians and centered on feral cats navigating life's struggles, marking his return to animation after 13 years.
"Hazbin Hotel," the viral sensation created by animator Vivienne Medrano, has been adapted into a full-fledged series on Prime Video. The adult animated musical comedy follows the story of Charlie Morningstar, the princess of Hell, as she opens a hotel to rehabilitate sinners and avoid the yearly cleanse. The show features a talented voice cast and boasts a theatrical musical identity, but struggles with pacing and some hit-or-miss humor. Overall, "Hazbin Hotel" offers a sweet and raunchy time for adults, especially musical theater enthusiasts.
Netflix has decided not to renew the live-action series Shadow and Bone and Glamorous, as well as the adult animated comedies Agent Elvis, Farzar, and Captain Fall. The cancellations come after the recent strikes by SAG-AFTRA and WGA, which caused delays in production and scheduling disruptions. The decision was likely influenced by the series' performance, cost, and the need to manage the backlog of shows due to the production shutdown. Netflix is also going through a transition period in its adult animation department, with new leadership making changes to the development slate. The cancellations reflect a period of increased financial scrutiny and strategic recalibration among media companies.
Prime Video has announced the main cast for its upcoming adult animation series, Hazbin Hotel, including Erika Henningsen as Charlie and Stephanie Beatriz as Vaggie. The series, which originated as a popular animated pilot on YouTube, follows Charlie, the princess of Hell, as she opens a hotel to rehabilitate demons and reduce overpopulation. The first two episodes will be available for digital access before the premiere in January 2024.