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‘Dylan’s Playtime Adventures’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Poster and Cast List: Max Brings Canadian Series to the U.S.

March 4, 2025 / / 0 Comments

U.S. release date: March 6, 2025 on Max. The series premiered in Canada and the UK in 2024.

Synopsis: In Dylan’s Playtime Adventures, Dylan is eager to play pretend in every career. Whether it’s a doctor, a pizza chef, a sea caption or a hair stylist, there’s no adventure too big or too small.

Armed with nothing but a few props and three fantastic friends, Dylan shows kids the best of play and improv, as he “yes ands” his way through madcap adventures, empowering kids to trust their hearts, imaginations and each other.

Based on the books by Guy Parker-Rees.

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‘Iyanu’ Official Trailer: New Cartoon Network Series Tells the Story of a Brave Orphan Living in a Nigeria-Inspired Magical Kingdom

February 22, 2025 / / 0 Comments

Release date: April 5, 2025 on Cartoon Network. Next day on Max.

Synopsis: The series follows a teenage orphan girl, Iyanu, who spends her days studying history and ancient arts but yearns for a normal life.

One day, responding to danger, she unknowingly triggers her divine powers, the likes of which have not been seen since the Age of Wonders.

With newly discovered superpowers, Iyanu joins forces with two other teenagers, Biyi and Toye, as they embark on a journey to discover the truth about the evil lurking in her homeland.

Created by Roye Okupe, based on his graphic novel series Iyanu: Child of Wonder.

Voice cast:
Serah Johnson as Iyanu
Okey Jude as Biyi
Samuel Kugbiyi as Toye
Adesua Etomi-Wellington as Olori
Blossom Chukwujekwu as Kanfo
Stella Damasus as Sewa
Shaffy Bello as Emi
Ike Ononye as Elder Alapani

Adult Swim’s ‘Oh My God…Yes! A Series of Extremely Relatable Circumstances’: Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Stills for New Sci-Fi Comedy Series

February 7, 2025 / / 0 Comments

Release date: March 9, 2025 on Adult Swim, next day on Max.

Synopsis: The series follows three women, Sunny, Tulip, and Ladi, who live in the not-so-distant future of South Central LA.

Created by Adele Williams (My Dad the Bounty Hunter), the quarter-hour adult animated comedy will debut with two back-to-back episodes.

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‘Common Side Effects’ Official Trailer, Release Date and Synopsis: Mushroom Thriller Executive Produced by the Creators of ‘King of the Hill’ and ‘The Office’

December 13, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Release date: February 2, 2025 on Adult Swim. Next day on Max.

Synopsis: Common Side Effects follows Marshall and Frances, two former high school lab partners who share a secret: Marshall has discovered the world’s greatest medicine, a mushroom that can heal almost anything.

But getting it out into the world won’t be easy — the DEA, big pharma, and international businessmen are all conspiring to stop them.

Created by Joe Bennett (Scavengers Reign) and Steve Hely (American Dad!).

Executive produced by Mike Judge (King of the Hill) and Greg Daniels (The Office).

‘Harley Quinn’ Season 5: Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast List for Animated Series Starring Kaley Cuoco From ‘The Big Bang Theory’

December 12, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Release date: January 16, 2025 on Max.

Synopsis: Harley and Ivy find themselves in Metropolis — the home of Superman, Lois Lane, and the Daily Planet.

Harley and Ivy discover that something sinister is at play and all fingers point to Lex Luthor, Lena Luthor and Brainiac.

But fear not, Harley and Ivy’s misfit pals will have their backs on this wild adventure in Superman’s backyard.

Developed by Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker and Dean Lorey, who also serves as showrunner.

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‘Iyanu’ Sneak Peek, Release Date, Synopsis, Poster and Cast List: Nigerian Mythology and Culture Inspire New Cartoon Network Series

October 23, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Release date: April 5, 2025 on Cartoon Network. Next day on Max.

Synopsis: The series follows a teenage orphan girl, Iyanu, who spends her days studying history and ancient arts but yearns for a normal life.

One day, responding to danger, she unknowingly triggers her divine powers, the likes of which have not been seen since the Age of Wonders.

With newly discovered superpowers, Iyanu joins forces with two other teenagers, Biyi and Toye, as they embark on a journey to discover the truth about the evil lurking in her homeland.

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‘Creature Commandos’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Stills and Cast List: Viola Davis and David Harbour Star in James Gunn’s DC Animated Series

October 22, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Release date: December 5, 2024 on Max.

Synopsis: Creature Commandos tracks a secret team of incarcerated monsters recruited for missions deemed too dangerous for humans. When all else fails… they’re your last, worst option.

Written and executive produced by James Gunn.

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‘Invincible Fight Girl’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Stills and Cast List: Wrestling Series Body Slams onto Adult Swim and Max

October 21, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Release date: November 2, 2024 on Adult Swim. Next day on Max.

Synopsis: Andy is a young girl who dreams of becoming the greatest pro wrestler of all time. After assuming her “Fight Girl” alias, Andy sets out to make a name for herself in the bizarre and colorful Wrestling World — a place where wrestling is more than just sport and spectacle… it’s a way of life.

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‘Velma: This Halloween Needs To Be More Special!’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Poster, Cast List and Stills

October 3, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Release date: October 3, 2024 on Max.

Synopsis: With just 24 hours to bring Velma back, the friends search for a dark spellbook while trying to avoid the wrath of a vengeful spirit. But as the annual Sexy Halloween party nears, Velma and the gang must face their biggest fears… if they all want to make it out alive.

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‘Gremlins: The Wild Batch’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Poster and Cast List: Second Season Adds ‘Shang-Chi’ Star Simu Liu to Cast

September 18, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Release date: October 3, 2024 on Max.

Synopsis: Taking place one year after the events of season one, Gremlins: The Wild Batch follows Gizmo, Sam, and Elle as they travel from their home in Shanghai to San Francisco.

Hot on the trail of a new brood of evil Mogwai, our heroes journey deep into the American West, coming up against new supernatural creatures and picking up a few mysterious characters along the way.

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‘Uzumaki’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast List: Adult Swim Brings Junji Ito’s Horror Manga Series to the Small Screen

September 7, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Release date: September 28, 2024 on Adult Swim. Next day on Max.

Synopsis: “Let’s leave this town together,” asks Shuichi Saito, a former classmate of Kirie Goshima, a high school girl who was born and grew up in Kurouzu-cho.

Everything from a strange whirlwind, billowing smoke from the crematorium, and the residents is turning into spirals. People’s eyes spin in whirls, a tongue spirals, and the bodies twist unnaturally.

In an attempt to escape the curse of the spirals, Kirie decides to flee from Kurouzu-cho, but can she get away from this turmoil?

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‘Barney’s World’ Official Teaser Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast List: Your Favorite Purple Dinosaur Returns in Animated Series

September 4, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Release date: October 14, 2024 on Max and October 18, 2024 on Cartoon Network.

Synopsis: Barney’s World is set in a playground, where Barney is joined by dinos Billy and Baby Bop and their three kid best friends David, Mel, and Vivie.

Through action-packed, music-filled adventures together, Barney helps the kids and audiences explore big preschool emotions, showing them how to love themselves, others, and their communities.

Voice cast:
Jonathan Langdon as Barney
Bryn McAuley as Baby Bop
Jonathan Tan as Billy
Jayd Deroché as David
Diana Tsoy as Mel
Ella Paciocco as Vivie

‘Rick and Morty: The Anime’ Official Trailer #2: Spin-Off Series Coming to Adult Swim and Max

August 13, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Release date: August 15, 2024 on Adult Swim. Next day on Max. The Japanese version, with English subtitles, premieres August 17, 2024.

Synopsis: In this 10-episode anime series from the world of Rick and Morty, Rick relaxes in a pseudo-world between multiverses, Summer helps Space Beth fight the evil Galactic Federation, and Morty falls in love with a mysterious girl who happens to be an atemporal being.

English voice cast:
Joe Daniels as Rick
Gabriel Regojo as Morty
Joe Daniels as Jerry
Donna Bella Litton as Summer
Patricia Duran as Beth

Japanese voice cast:
Youhei Tadano as Rick
Keisuke Chiba as Morty
Akiha Matsui as Summer
Manabu Muraji as Jerry
Takako Fuji as Beth

‘Creature Commandos’ Official Teaser Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast List

July 28, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Release date: December 5, 2024 on Max.

Synopsis: Creature Commandos tracks a secret team of incarcerated monsters recruited for missions deemed too dangerous for humans. When all else fails… they’re your last, worst option.

Voice cast:
Steve Agee as Economos
Maria Bakalova as Princess Ilana
Anya Chalotra as Circe
Zoe Chao as Nina Mazursky
Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr.
Sean Gunn as GI Robot & Weasel
David Harbour as Frankenstein
Alan Tudyk as Dr. Phosphorus
Indira Varma as The Bride
Viola Davis as Amanda Waller

Written and executive produced by James Gunn.

‘Rick and Morty: The Anime’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Japanese Cast List and U.S. Tour Information

July 11, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Release date: The English-language version premieres August 15, 2024 at midnight on Adult Swim, with the subtitled version in Japanese to follow on August 17, 2024.

Synopsis: In this 10-episode anime series from the world of Rick and Morty, Rick relaxes in a pseudo-world between multiverses, Summer helps Space Beth fight the evil Galactic Federation, and Morty falls in love with a mysterious girl who happens to be an atemporal being.

Japanese voice cast:
Rick – Youhei Tadano
Morty – Keisuke Chiba
Summer – Akiha Matsui
Jerry – Manabu Muraji
Beth – Takako Fuji

Tour information: In celebration of Rick and Morty: The Anime, Adult Swim’s Rickmobile and Mortymobile will hit the road for a multi-city ANIME-rican tour across the nation, giving fans the chance to watch the first episode before it premieres, and to score exclusive merchandise and photo ops.

The cross-country tour kicks off at San Diego Comic-Con, with more cities to follow and ending in Adult Swim’s hometown of Atlanta, GA. All dates and locations can be found at rickmobile.com.

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