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The Next on Netflix Animation showcase kicks off with: “Respect the embargo!” booms the voice of “Big Mouth” star and co-creator Nick Kroll. What followed was a scintillating presentation of all of the upcoming offerings from the streaming titan. From preschool to family to adult animation, there was something for everyone in the presentation. On the film front: Craig Robinson was on hand to introduce “In Your Dreams” (in which he provides the voice of Bologna Tony, a stuffed giraffe. “In Your Dreams is a comedy adventure about Stevie (12) and her little brother Elliot (8) who journey into the…

As we near the end of “Chucky” season 3, we had the opportunity to sit down with some of the stars (including a cameo from the titular toy himself).  Alyvia Alyn Lind, Zackary Arthur, and Bjorgvin Arnarson have been our terrorized teens since season one. The trio have faced off against Chucky with increasingly chaotic carnage in their wake. They now find themselves trying to defend the highest office in the land with the highest of stakes. We chat about internet sleuthing skills, fable based fictional vendettas, and political platforms. More about “Chucky” season 3: In Chucky’s unending thirst for…

Bursting into the box office this weekend is the action/revenge tale, “Boy Kills World.” Bill Skarsgård takes the lead as the titular ‘Boy.’ He turns in an impressive pantomime performance and an even more stunning set of stunt work. His inner narration is provided by voice acting legend H. Jon Benjamin (“Bob’s Burgers,” “Archer,” “Wet Hot American Summer”). We got to chat with the“Boy Kills World” cast and creatives (including director Moritz Mohr and producer Sam Raimi) at WonderCon about what drives them, defining success, and filmmaking feedback.  More about “Boy Kills World”: Skarsgård stars as “Boy” who vows revenge after…

Spun from the same fibers of “The Sandman” universe, “Dead Boy Detectives” is here to steal your heart and solve your cases. George Rexstrew and Jayden Revri shine as the titular sleuths, both of whom happen to be passed on and avoiding Death. Their paths cross with Kassius Nelson as memory challenged medium Crystal Palace, and Yuyu Kitamura as grieving but hopeful Niko. The quartet have otherworldly chemistry, and you’ll find yourself immediately invested in their hijinks. “The Flight Attendant” developer Steve Yockey serves at the helm of the project, with the blessing of original creator Neil Gaiman. His fellow…

“The Spiderwick Chronicles” is getting a second shot at adaptation for screen, and it’s not squandering it. Based on the series of the same name by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi, this time the Grace family is taking to the small screen in a streaming series. The latest iteration takes a darker tone than its slightly more family friendly feature iteration. The series left us asking some serious questions about some of the logistics of the supernatural. At WonderCon, we had the opportunity to speak to the stars and authors of “The Spiderwick Chronicles” about power manifestations and ideal magical…

Action fans brace yourselves, Ke Huy Quan’s “With Love” is his theatrical follow up to “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” The film is stacking up to be a powerhouse of performance. It begins production this week, and has added fellow Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose, and reunited Quan with “American Born Chinese” co-star Daniel Wu. “With Love” is being made by David Leitch and Kelly McCorkick’s 87North (who are responsible for films like the “John Wick” franchise and the upcoming “The Fall Guy”). It is being produced as part of their first look deal with Universal Pictures. Taking the helm…

Prepare to feel (and meet) all the feelings in the new trailer for “Inside Out 2.” As Riley matures and enters the terrifying world of high school her emotional ensemble expands. Joining Joy (Amy Poehler), Anger (Lewis Black), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Fear (Tony Hale), and Disgust (Liza Lapira) are a bevy of sensations personified. As previously announced, Maya Hawke will be voicing Anxiety. Joining her is (the pride of Ireland), Ayo Edebiri as Envy who is “She’s perpetually jealous of everything everyone else has, and she’s not afraid to pine over it.” Ennui, who will be voiced by Adèle Exarchopoulos,…

From “Spider-Man” to “Blue Eye Samurai” and Snoopy, the animation community came together at the 51st Annie Awards to celebrate the 2023 season. “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” caught seven awards in its web, including Best Picture. As for television, “Blue Eye Samurai” took home quite the slice of the categories with a total of six wins. Authenticity, Seen and Heard One of the most rewarding things to see this year was the increasing variegation of representation. With nominees from a bevy of identities, progress is eeking its way into the field.Authenticity was also key, with projects like “Moon Girl and…

Fans of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” will be yelling “Yip! Yip!” at the new live action adaptation of the series from Netflix. Fourteen years after the generally disastrous attempt to adapt it by M. Night Shyamalan, we think fans will finally feel a sense of satisfaction. Gordon Cormier steps into the shoes and shaved head of Aang, the titular Avatar / last airbender. He brings a soulfulness to the air nomad that feels much needed in this version. Eventually, he’s accompanied by Ian Ousley and Kiawentiio as Sokka and Katara of the Southern Water Tribe.  Where the series really shines…

The election season (okay the fictional one) just heated up as “The Boys” announces their season four premiere date. When we last left the series, Victoria Neuman (Claudia Doumit) was inching closer to her dreams of the White House. Paired with the psychopath that is Homelander (Antony Starr) the duo are power crazed and powered up. Our diabolical do-gooder leader Butcher (Karl Urban) is facing the consequences of dipping into the world of supes as a mere mortal. Facing his shortened mortality he also must face the repercussions of lying to his team. The series also stars Jack Quaid, Erin…