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Disney’s 20th Century Studios has confirmed The Simpsons Movie 2 will be released on July 23, 2027, nearly 20 years after the original, with the first poster featuring a drawing of a pink donut by Matt Groening. The sequel's plot details are still unknown, but it will arrive around the time of The Simpsons season 40, filling a gap in the Disney movie schedule previously occupied by an untitled Marvel project.
Ricky Gervais is creating and voicing a character in the adult animated comedy series 'Alley Cats' for Netflix, set to debut in 2026. The show features feral British cats navigating life's struggles, and Gervais humorously describes his role as a lazy, opinionated creature. The series is a 2D animation produced by Blink Industries, with a cast including Tom Basden and others, and follows Gervais's previous animated projects.
Seth MacFarlane, creator of "Family Guy," has no plans to end the show, citing its continued popularity and ability to fund good causes. He expressed that as long as people still love the show and it brings joy, there's no reason to stop. MacFarlane also halted work on the series in support of the Writers Guild of America protests but resumed after an agreement was reached.
Seth MacFarlane, creator of "Family Guy," expresses openness to the show's potential future, stating that as long as the audience continues to enjoy it, there's no good reason to stop. Despite a decline in viewership, the show remains a reliable performer for Fox and has already been renewed for Season 23. Voice actor Alex Borstein also shares her continued enjoyment of the show's scripts.
Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane believes the show is "surviving and thriving" with no end in sight, citing its dedicated audience and the writing team's ability to keep people laughing. The show, which premiered in 1999, has been renewed for Seasons 22 and 23, taking it through the 2024–25 television season. MacFarlane also discussed the show's mission to make people laugh and its move to Wednesday nights beginning March 6, 2024, paired with the live-action comedy Animal Control.
The official trailer for Despicable Me 4 shows Gru trying to balance his life as a father-of-four while facing the reemergence of an old foe. The family's peaceful life is interrupted when supervillain Maxime Le Mal threatens their safety, leading to a series of comedic adventures. The film features returning voice talents and new additions to the cast, and is set to be released on July 3.
The trailer for "Despicable Me 4" has been released, featuring Steve Carell's Gru and his family as they face a new supervillain, Maxime Le Mal, voiced by Will Ferrell, and his girlfriend Valentina, voiced by Sofia Vergara. The film, set to be released on July 3, 2024, also introduces Gru's new family member, Gru Jr., and promises a mix of Minion mayhem and a heist adventure.
The animated comedy "Hazbin Hotel," originally a YouTube pilot, has been picked up by A24 and is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video. Despite its aesthetic accomplishment, the show struggles to translate its big ideas into a coherent world with a consistent tone. The series' hazy cosmology and conventional morality in a Hell setting leave viewers confused, and its musical numbers and character motivations lack clarity. While the show has potential, it falls short of functioning as a full season of TV.
Chris Pratt will voice Garfield in the upcoming animated comedy film, "The Garfield Movie." The trailer reveals an origin story for the grumpy orange cat and his love for Italian food, particularly lasagna. The movie follows Garfield and his adopted brother Odie as they embark on a hilarious heist after encountering Garfield's biological father. The star-studded cast includes Samuel L. Jackson, Hannah Waddingham, Ving Rhames, and Nicholas Hoult. The film, directed by Mark Dindal, is set to release on May 24, 2024, and features Easter eggs and product placement from Olive Garden.
Hulu has released a trailer for the upcoming revival season of Futurama, featuring the return of beloved characters and episodes tackling modern topics like COVID-19. The new season will debut on Hulu on July 24th, with ten all-new episodes that will satisfy both new viewers and long-time fans with payoffs to long-standing mysteries. The original seasons of Futurama are currently available to stream on Hulu.
The animated comedy series, Clone High, has been revived for a new season with the same creators and most of the original voice cast. The new season adds a whole new crop of students to the hormonal stew, including artsy class prez Frida Kahlo and theater kid Harriet Tubman. The show's greatest charm is its sheer silliness, with absurd cartoon violence and juvenile sexual wordplay. Clone High refuses to take itself too seriously, making viewers laugh a whole lot.
The animated comedy series, Archer, will come to an end with its upcoming 14th season, which will premiere on August 30 on FXX. The show follows Sterling Archer as he navigates the changing landscape of the spy world. Archer has received 10 Emmy nominations with four wins, including one for best animated series in 2016. The cast includes H. Jon Benjamin, Aisha Tyler, Judy Greer, Chris Parnell, Amber Nash, Adam Reed, Lucky Yates, and Natalie Dew.
FX has announced that the animated comedy series "Archer" will return for its 14th and final season on August 30th. The show will begin its farewell with two episodes, with both available the following day on Hulu. Created by Adam Reed and fully owned by FX parent Disney, the series features a voice cast that includes H. Jon Benjamin, Aisha Tyler, and Judy Greer. Production is already underway on the final season, which joins the previously announced 16th season of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" on FX/FXX this summer.