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After a 15-year hiatus, 'King of the Hill' is back with a modernized season that updates the characters' ages and addresses contemporary issues, with creators and cast aiming to bring a nostalgic yet relevant perspective to today's culture.
Mike Judge and the cast of "Office Space" reunited at SXSW for a panel discussion, revealing behind-the-scenes details about the film's creation and reception. Judge admitted he hasn't watched the film since before its release and shared regrets about a specific scene. He also turned down the opportunity to create the U.S. version of "The Office." The cast discussed their characters' potential current situations, and the panel highlighted various anecdotes, including studio requests and the film's journey from initial failure to becoming a comedy classic.
Peacock's stop-motion animated series "In the Know" features NPR host Lauren Caspian, voiced by Zach Woods, and offers droll humor with deep-cut references and real video interviews with celebrities. While the show's muted quality aligns with NPR's droll register, it occasionally aims for more uproarious comedy. The series' best moments come when it delves into the characters' genuine and poignant aspects, showcasing the fear of being ordinary beneath their fussy habits and political stances.
"In the Know," a new animated comedy created by Mike Judge and Zach Woods, satirizes National Public Radio through a stop-motion animation medium. The show focuses on a smug and insecure NPR host, voiced by Woods, who uses performative wokeness as a personal brand. The six-episode season takes place inside the studio of an NPR interview show, offering biting workplace satire set in a subculture ripe for mockery.