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5 days ago
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‘Steven Universe' Sequel in the Works at Amazon
Five years after the last iteration of Steven Universe ended, the show's, uh, universe is expanding again. A sequel series focused on supporting character Lars Barriga is in the works at Prime Video. Steven Universe: Lars of the Stars comes from the original show's creator, Rebecca Sugar, and supervising director Ian Jones-Quartey, who will executive produce. Cartoon Network Studios is behind the project, which was announced Tuesday at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. More from The Hollywood Reporter Amazon Finds Its American Gladiators and Hires '106 & Park' Co-Host as Sideline Reporter (Exclusive) Cannes Lions CEO Complains: "Creatives Are Feeling Less Confident" 'BoJack Horseman' Creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg on Ditching Satire for Sincerity in 'Long Story Short' Sugar announced the new show at Annecy after giving a live performance of one of her original songs, written for Cartoon Network's hit Adventure Time series. At the same session for Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe, Cartoon Network announced an Adventure Time spin-off, Adventure Time: Side Quests, and season 10 renewal for Teen Titans Go!. Lars of the Stars, per its logline, 'follows Lars Barriga, eternal teenager and space outlaw, as he and his pirate crew smuggle contraband, evade the authorities, and uncover the darkest secrets of the fallen Gem Empire.' Should it go to series at the Amazon-owned Prime Video, Lars of the Stars will be the first Steven Universe show not to air on Cartoon Network. The original series ran from 2013-19 and was followed by a feature-length movie and the series Steven Universe Future, which concluded in 2020. As for Teen Titans Go!, the renewal extends the show's record as the longest-running DC animated series. A premiere date for season 10, which will continue to follow the (mis)adventures of Robin, Starfire, Cyborg, Beast Boy and Raven, will be announced later. Luke Cormican, Peggy Regan and Sam Register executive produce the series, which comes from WB Animation. The Annecy showcase also featured first-look clips and concept art for Foster's Funtime for Imaginary Friends, the preschool spin-off show of Craig McCracken's Cartoon Network hit Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends; The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball, the revival seventh season of Ben Bocquelet's The Amazing World of Gumball, which will air on Hulu and Cartoon Network International; and SuperMutant Magical Academy, the upcoming Adult Swim show from Regular Show and Close Enough creator J.G. Quintel, based on Jillian Tamaki's webcomic of the same name. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
Yahoo
14-06-2025
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Animation All-Stars Pendleton Ward, Rebecca Sugar, Ian Jones-Quartey, Patrick McHale Unite For One-Of-A-Kind Adult Swim Special (EXCLUSIVE)
An all-star team of animation legends took the stage today in Annecy, as part of Adult Swim's first dedicated Studio Focus at what has become the biggest animation event in the world. Celebrated for shaping some of the most beloved and groundbreaking animated series of our time, a powerhouse collection of creators including Pendleton Ward ('Adventure Time'), Rebecca Sugar ('Steven Universe'), Ian Jones-Quartey ('OK K.O.!'), Patrick McHale ('Over the Garden Wall') is reuniting for a one-of-a-kind animated special so mysterious, even they don't know what it's about. More from Variety 'Minecraft,' 'Clash of Clans,' 'Magic the Gathering' and 'Ghostbusters' Series Teased at Netflix Annecy Studio Focus 'Mister Miracle' Series Gets Greenlight at Warner Bros. Animation, DC Studios 'The Fans Are More Intense Than Ever': Matt Groening, David Silverman and Matt Selman on 'The Simpsons' Enduring Appeal Adult Swim's 'The Elephant,' introduced by Adult Swim President Michael Ouweleen and this team, is an animated special where three animation teams are each responsible for one of three acts, without any knowledge of what the others are making. With Sugar and Jones-Quartey working as a duo and McHale and Ward overseeing their own separate parts, The Elephant is guided by 'game masters' and 'Adventure Time' veterans Jack Pendarvis and Kent Osborne, for a storytelling experiment that unfolds as a collaborative surprise, ultimately merging into a single, unexpected narrative. Along with this unique animated experiment, Adult Swim unveiled a behind-the-scenes documentary that showed the directors' unconventional situation. Coming to Adult Swim and produced by independent award-winning production company Titmouse,'The Elephant' promises to be a truly original experience, not only for audiences, but also for the acclaimed and talented creators themselves. One that had Annecy's audience most definitely on board. But this formidable gathering of animation talents in a new format wasn't the only thing fans cheered on during the news-packed presentation. After many rumors, Adult Swim announced the official renewal of high-octane and fan-favorite anime 'Ninja Kamui' for not one but two additional seasons. A breakout hit during its debut on Adult Swim's anime/action block Toonami, the series also earned critical acclaim amongst the anime fandom, winning 'Best Original Anime' at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, which took place earlier this year in Tokyo. The forthcoming season of 'Ninja Kamui,' currently in production, will follow a new conspiracy of cataclysmic proportions. 'Ninja Kamui' is helmed for Adult Swim by Japanese production company Sola Entertainment. Adult Swim completed this animated candy-filled studio focus with more information about the latest 'Smalls' the network's incubator for emerging artists and nurtured talents under the supervision of 'Smalls' Creative Director / Executive Producer Dave Hughes. It is from this rich environment that emerged 'Ha Ha You Clowns,' a 'Smalls' project soon to be turned into a full-blown animated series by creator Joe Cappa. Adult Swim announced the news last year at this very festival, along with another 'Smalls' adaptation into series format, 'Oh My God, Yes!,' and the renewal of the beloved 'Smiling Friends' series for a third season. Almost exactly a year after this announcement, 'Ha Ha You Clowns' was presented by Cappa at Annecy in an exclusive first look. The series' surreal comedy that was found in the 'Smalls' shorts remains as moving and sensitive in this new format, as the audience follows a group of deep-voiced, musclebound father-bros who are actually sensitive, well-educated and articulate sweethearts who would do anything for one another. More to come Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
Geek Girl Authority
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
Lars of the Stars Archives
Categories Select Category Games GGA Columns Movies Stuff We Like The Daily Bugle TV & Streaming Steven Universe is getting another sequel. Prime Video's Lars of the Stars will follow the adventures of the titular space pirate. Read on for what we know so far.
Geek Girl Authority
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
Steven Universe: Lars of the Stars Archives
Categories Select Category Games GGA Columns Movies Stuff We Like The Daily Bugle TV & Streaming Steven Universe is getting another sequel. Prime Video's Lars of the Stars will follow the adventures of the titular space pirate. Read on for what we know so far.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Prime Video Developing STEVEN UNIVERSE Spinoff LARS OF THE STARS
Steven Universe, one of the most beloved, highest rated animated series of all-time, said goodbye in early 2019. Later that year Steven Universe: The Movie arrived. But after the limited-run Steven Universe Future ended in 2020, it seemed like that might truly be the franchise's onscreen end. Turns out, thankfully for fans, it wasn't. It's officially getting ready to return to airwaves once again. Cartoon Network Studios has announced its developing a spinoff series, Steven Universe: Lars of the Stars, for Prime Video. Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe made a huge announcement during its Studio Showcase presentation at this year's Annecy International Animation Film Festival. Cartoon Network Studios revealed it is currently developing what it calls a 'follow-up' to the beloved series. Only, this new show will instead follow a different character from the original show, Lars Barriga. A different main character isn't the only major change. Unlike the original series, which aired on Cartoon Network for five seasons and 160 episodes, Steven Universe: Lars of the Stars is heading to Prime Video. It will also give viewers a chance to go both backwards and forwards through its own universe. Here's the show's official synopsis: From executive producers Rebecca Sugar and Ian Jones-Quartey, Steven Universe: Lars of the Stars explores the past, present and future of the Steven Universe universe. The sequel series follows Lars Barriga, eternal teenager and space outlaw, as he and his pirate crew smuggle contraband, evade the authorities, and uncover the darkest secrets of the fallen Gem Empire. This sequel/spinoff wasn't the only big news announced during the presentation. Cartoon Network also revealed Teen Titans Go! is a go for season 10. That's a really good day for animation fans for very different reasons. One of those show's we expected to return. The other we weren't sure we'd ever see again. But it's just hard to keep a good (Steven) universe down.
