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We Want More SMALLS! Headline News

Watch New ‘Munch Rexford: Legendary Poacher’ Short from Adult Swim SMALLS

By Dan Sarto | Friday, March 7, 2025 at 12:30pm

New animated series from Australian creator Millie Holten and producer Nicolas Colla follows the exploits of a damaged, sad hunter trying to bag elusive and often mythological big game before his rival does.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

‘Rick and Morty: The Anime’ Headed to Blu-ray and DVD

The 10-episode series from visionary director Takashi Sano, set in the world of ‘Rick and Morty,’ follows Rick as he relaxes in a pseudo-world between multiverses; releasing on April 29.

We Want More SMALLS! Headline News

Watch New ‘Snooze Quest’ Short from Adult Swim SMALLS

By Dan Sarto | Friday, February 28, 2025 at 12:30pm

Victoria Vincent (aka @vewn), known for her previous ‘Mask Dog’ and ‘Bobo the Monkey’ SMALLS shorts as well as her work on ‘We the People’ and ‘Lazor Wulf,’ drops new film about a terribly sleepless night and getting roped into a sniper revenge plot.

Watanabe Returns to Sci-fi! Headline News

Adult Swim Reveals ‘Lazarus’ Trailer, Premiere Date

Shinichirō Watanabe’s globe-trotting thriller series, which follows a group of agents as they attempt to save humanity from a miracle drug, debuts April 5.

All I Need… is Some Parody! Headline News

New ‘Robot Chicken’ Special Celebrates Show’s 20th Anniversary

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 9:31am

Coming to Adult Swim this summer, ‘The Robot Chicken Self-Discovery Special’ stop-motion comedy from Stoopid Buddy Stoodios takes aim at iconic reality shows from across Warner Bros. Discovery networks.

We Want More SMALLS! Headline News

Exclusive: Watch First of 3 ‘Squatters’ Shorts from Adult Swim SMALLS

By Dan Sarto | Friday, February 7, 2025 at 8:00am

Kicking off with ‘Down Under the Sink,’ the animated film series from creator Ben Kuhlmann tells the story of a Hollywood star who finds a squatter living in his vacation home, but that’s not even the half of it.

Business Headline News

‘Oh My God…Yes! A Series Of Extremely Relatable Circumstances’ Coming to Adult Swim

Watch the trailer for the animated comedy series, which follows three friends as they navigate womanhood in the unpredictable, not-so-distant future of South Central LA; debuts March 9.

Big Pharma Meets Magic Mushrooms ANIMATIONWorld

The Dark, Comic World of Steve Hely’s and Joe Bennett’s ‘Common Side Effects’

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 2:14pm

The creators of Adult Swim’s all-new comedy/thriller discuss their deep dive into the mysterious and surreal world of a newly discovered healing mushroom, big pharma, wellness culture, and their disruptive effects on society.

Big Pharma Meets Magic Mushrooms Headline News

Adult Swim Announces ‘Common Side Effects’ Series Premiere

The animated comedy/thriller, which explores the discovery of a mysterious healing mushroom, debuts February 2 at 11:30pm ET/PT; new episodes stream Mondays on Max

We Want More Stewie Headline News

Adult Swim Adds ‘Family Guy’ to 2025 Primetime Lineup

Back-to-back episodes of the series will air weekdays from 10:00 – 11:30pm ET/PT in 2025; a three-day marathon will air every evening from 7pm to 5am ET/PT starting January 1.

On the Road to Manchester! Headline News

Manchester Animation Festival Announces 2024 Program

The UK animation festival, which brings together the animation industry's top talent, leading professionals, and a program with fans of animation in mind, runs November 10-14.

Always Follow Your Dreams ANIMATIONWorld

Juston Gordon-Montgomery Talks ‘Invincible Fight Girl’

The EP and series creator shares the backstory and production challenges of his all-new, high-octane, elbow-dropping animated series, which follows a young girl who dreams of becoming the greatest professional wrestler of all time, now airing on Adult Swim’s Toonami block and Max.

More Wubbin More Dubbin Headline News

‘Rick and Morty’ Renewed for 2 More Seasons

Executive producers Dan Harmon and Scott Marder announced the move at New York Comic Con; the hit adult animated series will now run at least through 2029.

People ANIMATIONWorld

Genndy Tartakovsky Talks SCAD Award of Excellence, New Projects and the Future of Animation

The famed ‘Dexter’s Laboratory’ and ‘Samurai Jack’ creator shares candid thoughts on the current animation industry slump, hope for indie animation projects, Season 3 of ‘Primal,’ and his R-rated ‘Fixed’ animated feature.

Heading to Savannah! ANIMATIONWorld

Unpacking SCAD AnimationFest 2024 With Paula Wallace and Dan Bartlett

The university’s founder and the Dean of the School of Animation and Motion discuss the array of top speakers and program highlights, including Genndy Tartakovsky receiving the Award of Excellence and Toby Wilson presenting 'Blue Eye Samurai,' at the annual celebration of animation, which starts tomorrow, September 26, running through September 28.

It’s on at the Con Headline News

Adult Swim to Screen Multiple Sneak Peeks At New York Comic Con

Can’t-miss panels include ‘Rick and Morty’ season eight and ‘Lazarus’ sneak peeks, and well as the ‘Night of New’ screening featuring early looks at ‘Women Wearing Shoulder Pads,’ ‘Common Side Effects,’ and ‘YOLO: Rainbow Trinity;’ event runs October 17-20.

Festivals Headline News

Genndy Tartakovsky to be Honored as SCAD AnimationFest 2024 Returns to Atlanta

The legendary genius behind ‘Dexter’s Lab,’ ‘Samurai Jack’ and “Hotel Transylvania’ to receive the Award of Excellence at the festival, which runs September 26-28; the 3-day event features screenings, panel discussions, and presentations from SCAD Alumni students, alumni and industry creatives.

Workplace Fun Headline News

Adult Swim SMALLS Unveils ‘Beantown: Trial by Fire’ Short

The 2D animated pixel art film created by Los Angeles-based animator/director Mike Manor, follows new hires Robert and Phil, who must serve customers until one of them dies, now streaming on YouTube.

indie animation Headline News

Watch: Nouns Fest 2024 Teaser

Coming to Downtown Los Angles, October 10, the wildly eclectic celebration of animation features 50 original shorts from a worldwide line up of unfettered artists; tickets are now on sale.

25 Years of Animated Excellence Headline News

Exclusive: Augenblick Studios Shares 25th Anniversary Showreel

The Brooklyn-based animation studio looks back at its 2 ½ decade ‘Wild Ride’ across a diverse path of projects, from Adult Swim’s ‘Teenage Euthanasia’ and ‘Superjail!’ to PBS Kids’ ‘City Island,’ each infused with the company’s unique brand of humor.

Spiral Horror Headline News

Adult Swim Drops Official Trailer for ‘Uzumaki’ Animated Series

The adaptation of Junji Ito’s supernational horror manga ‘Uzumaki’ will premiere September 28 at 12:30am during the Toonami block, streaming the next day on Max.

An Homage to Batman and Robin ANIMATIONWorld

Channeling the Caped Crusaders in ‘Rick and Morty: The Anime’ Promo

Open the Portal’s David Braun and Aron Fromm talk about an almost fanatical attention to detail on their ‘Batman: The Animated Series’-inspired spot supporting today’s ‘Alien Elle’ episode of Adult Swim’s all-new anime series from visionary director Takashi Sano.

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