VIZ Media Signs with Gotham Group to Develop 'RWBY' for Film and TV
2 years after Warner Bros. closed Rooster Teeth and sold the franchise, Monty Oum's series is being packaged for film and TV alongside the publisher's original graphic novel line.
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Bob Gaudette and Kirk Hipkiss Launch AI Film and TV Production Studio Nolia
Toronto company is built around original IP, with 'The Little Cloud Thief' in development for both feature and episodic; Gaudette's 8-minute short took the $50K Grand Prix at this year's Runway AI Festival.
American Red Cross Launches ‘Looney Tunes’ T-shirt Blood Donation Promotion
The non-profit humanitarian organization has teamed with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products on the blood drive with a limited-edition giveaway for eligible participants who donate blood through July 12.
The ‘Adventure Time: Side Quests’ Crew Gets Experimental and Emotional
John DiMaggio, Sasha Knight, Nate Cash, Victor Courtright and Nick Cross discuss honoring the original series while pushing the prequel into crayon, VHS distortion, and brighter early-Finn energy; debuts June 29 on Disney+ and Hulu.
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Warner Bros.’ Drops ‘The Cat in the Hat’ Trailer #3
The ‘go backer’ is missing in the land of memories… Bill Hader and Bowen Yang star in the animated adaptation of the famed, whimsical Dr. Seuss tale of a mischievous, annoying, and irreverent cat who just won’t leave, in theaters November 6; from Warner Bros. Pictures Animation.
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Finn, Jake, and Gummy Babies Abound in ‘Adventure Time: Side Quests’ Trailer
All-new animated ‘Adventure Time’ companion series that follows the intrepid pair on standalone adventures across the land of Ooo streams June 29 on Disney+ and Hulu in the U.S., hits Cartoon Network and HBO Max October 5.
Finn and Jake Return this June in ‘Adventure Time: Side Quests’
Cartoon Network has announced U.S. and international premiere dates for its new animated ‘Adventure Time’ companion series that follows the intrepid pair on standalone adventures across the land of Ooo.
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DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation Reveal Annecy 2026 Showcase
The studios’ plan includes the world premiere of 'Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall' and previews of ‘Super Mutant Magic Academy,’ ‘Living the Dream,’ and other animated series from Cartoon Network Studios and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe.
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Ketchup Entertainment Drops ‘Coyote vs Acme’ Trailer
Beep Beep! A roadrunner and some dynamite are coming to theaters on August 28 – finally – as the film that Warner Bros. gave up on arrives, starring John Cena, Will Forte, and a famous sad sack cartoon character headed to court.
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Warner Bros. Drops ‘The Cat in the Hat’ Trailer
Bill Hader and Bowen Yang star in the animated adaptation of the famed, whimsical Dr. Seuss tale of a mischievous, annoying, and irreverent cat who just won’t leave, in theaters November 6; from Warner Bros. Pictures Animation.
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Adult Swim Greenlights ‘My Two Cars’ from Dan Licata and Joe Pera
The network orders a new quarter-hour animated TV series centered on a man’s daily decision between his PT Cruiser and Mini-Cooper; Green Street Pictures produces.
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The Heat Is On! Paramount Makes Hostile Takeover Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance has extended an all-cash offer at $30 per outstanding share (approximately $108.4 billion) for WBD after Netflix’s initial offer was accepted; shareholders have 10 business days to accept or reject the new offer.
Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery Agree to $82.7 Billion Acquisition
The cash and stock transaction, valued at $27.75 per share of WBD and approximately $82.7 billion overall, is expected to close in the next 12-18 months.
Warner Bros. Discovery Commissions ‘Clawlolo’ Season 2
Rymanco Ventures’ non-dialogue 2D musical comedy series will air exclusively across Warner’s kids networks in EMEA, as well as its global Cartoonito YouTube channels.
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HBO Sets ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Debut, Drops Teaser Trailer
We finally get a release date for the highly anticipated spinoff series, based on George R. R. Martin’s novella ‘The Hedge Knight,’ set a century before ‘Game of Thrones,’ which follows the exploits of 2 unlikely heroes.
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Xilam Animation Announces New ‘Piggy Builders’ Broadcast Deals
VRT Ketnet, Téléquebec, YLE, Warner Bros. Discovery Italy, RTS, and SVT have picked up the 3DCG preschool comedy series following its BBC launch.
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Warner Bros.’ ‘The Cat in the Hat’ Delayed
Theatrical release of the studio’s animated adaptation of the iconic Dr. Seuss kids’ book has been pushed from February 27, 2026 to November 6, 2026, to take better advantage of the holiday season and merchandising opportunities.
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MeTV Toons Network Launches on DIRECTV
Weigel Broadcasting Co.’s classic cartoon channel can be found on channel 295 for Choice and above customers, as well as inside DIRECTV’s new genre packs.
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Warner Bros. Discovery to Separate into 2 Media Companies
In a tax-free transaction, the media giant plans to divide into two publicly traded companies: Streaming & Studios, headed by David Zaslav, and Global Networks, headed by Gunnar Wiedenfels.
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HBO Delays ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Release
The spinoff series, based on George R. R. Martin’s novella ‘The Hedge Knight,’ is set a century before ‘Game of Thrones,’ and follows the exploits of two unlikely heroes; now pushed into 2026.
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‘Godzilla x Kong: Supernova’ Now in Production
6th Monsterverse film will see the legendary Titans face off against a cataclysmic, world-ending event, with Dan Stevens reprising his role as Trapper alongside Sam Neill, Kaitlyn Dever, and Delroy Lindo; release set for 2027.
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Oni Press Drops ‘Adventure Time #2’ Comic First Look
We continue our journey through the land of Ooo with the next chapter of the ‘Best of Buds’ story arc from cartoonist and animator Nick Winn (‘Bloody Mary’) and artist Asia Simone (‘Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: Wreck and Roll’); issue hits shelves May 7.
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‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Saved - Ketchup Entertainment Makes it Official
Distributor acquires the ill-fated live-action/3DCG hybrid film that was produced, then axed 15 months ago by Warner for a tax write-off rather than released in theaters.
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Ketchup Entertainment in Talks to Save ‘Coyote vs. Acme’
The ill-fated live-action/3DCG hybrid film may finally have a buyer and distributor in deal reportedly nearing $50 million.
Harry Potter Shop Headed to Chicago
Opening April 10, the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned store will offer multiple ‘Harry Potter’-themed areas, exclusive merchandise, props, and a Butterbeer Bar.
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