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Geek Tyrant
8 hours ago
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- Geek Tyrant
Trailer for LONG STORY SHORT Reveals a Dysfunctional Family Comedy From The Creator of BOJACK HORSEMAN — GeekTyrant
Netflix has released the full trailer for its upcoming animated series Long Story Short , and fans of BoJack Horseman are going to want to keep this one on their radar. The show comes from Raphael Bob-Waksberg, the twisted genius behind BoJack, and it's set to premiere on August 22, 2025. This time around, Bob-Waksberg digs into the messy, emotional layers of a dysfunctional American Jewish family, the Schwoopers, whose saga spans decades. Long Story Short is all about those chaotic relationships, old wounds, and shared jokes that only a family could understand, or be scarred by. Netflix describes the show as 'an animated comedy from the creator of BoJack Horseman about one family, over time. Jumping through the years, we follow the Schwooper siblings from childhood to adulthood and back again, chronicling their triumphs, disappointments, joys, & compromises.' The voice cast is loaded with talent. Lisa Edelstein plays Naomi Schwartz, Paul Reiser is Elliott Cooper, and Ben Feldman voices Avi Schwooper. They're joined by Abbi Jacobson as Shira Schwooper, Max Greenfield as Yoshi Schwooper, Angelique Cabral as just Jen, Nicole Byer as Kendra Hooper, Dave Franco as Danny Wegbreit, and Michaela Dietz as Hannah Schwooper. Visually, the animation might not be as polished as some other Netflix fare, but that's part of the charm. It leans into a more raw and grounded style, which fits the story that is being told. The trailer is packed with sharp, well-timed humor that feels very much in line with what Bob-Waksberg fans expect. And yes, it's every bit as awkward, heartfelt, and painfully relatable as you'd hope. Long Story Short is produced by Lisa Hanawalt and animated by ShadowMachine, with Noel Bright and Steven A. Cohen executive producing for Tornante TV. Corey Campodonico and Alex Bulkley are on board as co-executive producers for ShadowMachine. If you're into adult animated shows that dive deep into complicated relationships while still delivering laughs, Long Story Short looks like it's going to be a wild and emotional ride worth taking.
Yahoo
13 hours ago
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- Yahoo
‘BoJack Horseman' Creator's New Show ‘Long Story Short' Renewed for Season 2 Ahead of Series Premiere
"It must be a really good show. I can't wait to watch it when it premieres on Netflix, Friday, Aug. 22," Raphael Bob-Waksberg says Long story short, Raphael Bob-Waksberg's upcoming animated series 'Long Story Short' has already been renewed for a second season — and it hasn't even aired its series premiere yet. The 'BoJack Horseman' creator celebrated the early renewal on Thursday, telling Tudum, ''Wow! A Season 2?! And Season 1 hasn't even come out yet! It must be a REALLY good show. I can't wait to watch it when it premieres on Netflix, Friday, Aug. 22! Let's all do that!' More from TheWrap Liam Neeson Admits He Used a Butt Double in 'The Naked Gun': 'It's in the Contract' | Video 'BoJack Horseman' Creator's New Show 'Long Story Short' Renewed for Season 2 Ahead of Series Premiere 'Leanne' Review: Leanne Morgan Leads Netflix's Refreshing New Comedy Fox Corp. Buys One-Third Stake in Penske Entertainment for $125 Million ''Long Story Short' is an animated comedy about one family, over time. Jumping through the years, we follow the Schwooper siblings from childhood to adulthood and back again, chronicling their triumphs, disappointments, joys and compromises,' per the logline. 'It's about the shared history, the inside jokes, the old wounds. If you've ever had a mother, father, sibling, partner or child, this is the show for you and by the way would it kill you to call them?' Lisa Edelstein, Paul Reiser, Ben Feldman, Abbi Jacobson, Max Greenfield, Angelique Cabral and Nicole Byer star, with Dave Franco and Michaela Dietz as recurring guest stars. Watch the trailer, below. Lisa Hanawalt is the supervising producer, with Noel Bright and Steven A. Cohen serving as executive produce for Tornante Television and ShadowMachine's Corey Campodonico and Alex Bulkley as co-executive producers. 'It is legitimately a thrill and an honor to be back doing what I love most: drafting enthusiastic pull quotes for press releases to Hollywood trade publications,' Bob-Waksberg previously joked when the show was first picked up in August 2024. 'Who says you can't go home again?!' 'Long Story Short' premieres Aug. 22 on Netflix. The post 'BoJack Horseman' Creator's New Show 'Long Story Short' Renewed for Season 2 Ahead of Series Premiere appeared first on TheWrap. Solve the daily Crossword
Washington Post
13 hours ago
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- Washington Post
‘The Bad Guys 2' is an antic crime caper with a side of moral complexity
If the animated comedy 'The Bad Guys' was a heist film with training wheels for a demographic still unjaded by the twists and turns of the formulaic crime genre — call it 'Oceans 11 and Under' — then DreamWorks Animation's fizzy, zippy new sequel lifts the brackets another inch or so off the ground. 'The Bad Guys 2' isn't any more grown up than the 2022 original. The title characters, a crew of talking-animal thieves struggling to go legit, still include a fish, voiced by Anthony Ramos, who is notable for his near-toxic propensity to fart when nervous.
The Independent
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Rick and Morty is getting a spin-off at Adult Swim
Adult Swim has announced President Curtis, a new adult animated comedy spin-off based on the Rick and Morty character President Andre Curtis. Keith David will reprise his role as the titular character, leading the cast which also includes Stephanie Beatriz and Jim Rash. The series is co-created by Rick and Morty executive producers Dan Harmon and James Siciliano. The show will focus on President Curtis and his eccentric staff tackling various crises, such as interdimensional diplomacy and paranormal investigations, that 'Rick Sanchez' would typically ignore. While no release date has been announced, Adult Swim expressed confidence in the show's ability to stand on its own merits, separate from its Rick and Morty origins.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
Dave Nemetz Reviews King of the Hill: Yup, Hulu's Revival Has Aged a Bit, But Still Delivers Texas-Sized Laughs
Like Hank Hill, I'm naturally skeptical of anything new. So I was a bit worried when Hulu announced they're bringing back the animated comedy King of the Hill for new episodes — only because the original Fox run was so impeccable, and I'd hate for anything to taint that. Then I got more worried when I learned the new King of the Hill would be set years later, with a grown-up Bobby Hill (!). Is nothing sacred? (Please hear that in Bobby Hill's voice, and giggle along with me.) But I shouldn't have worried: Hulu's new King of the Hill — premiering Monday, Aug. 4; I've seen the first four episodes — has the same warm, down-home appeal of the original, with the voice cast effortlessly slipping back into their old roles. Really, setting aside Bobby's adulthood and a few wrinkles on Peggy's face, most of the new King of the Hill could've aired back in 1998, and it would've fit in seamlessly. The nods to the absurdity of modern life, though, are golden, giving Hank and his pals plenty of new things to complain about. (Can you believe the world of conspiracy theories actually caught up to Dale Gribble?) More from TVLine Buffy the Vampire Slayer Reboot Adds 5 - Including Severance and Frasier Vets Chuck Mangione, Jazz Musician and King of the Hill Guest Star, Dead at 84 Chris Meloni Joins, William H. Macy Circling Hulu's NFL Drama From Dan Fogelman The joy of King of the Hill — which enjoyed a healthy 13-season run on Fox that ended in 2009 — lies in how grounded it is. Yes, it's an animated series, but it never took off into fantasy land with rocket ships and superpowers. Instead, co-creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels always kept it rooted in small-town America, spinning a humble family sitcom in the fictional Texas town of Arlen. King of the Hill was never as laugh-out-loud funny as The Simpsons — except maybe when Bobby learned the self-defense technique of 'That's my purse!' — but it was comfortingly low-key, with plenty of warm chuckles along the way. And Hulu's revival nobly carries on that tradition, maintaining that low-key vibe while bringing Hank and company into the 2020s… whether they like it or not. As the revival kicks off, the stubbornly traditional Hank (Judge) and his wife Peggy (Kathy Najimy) are just returning to Arlen after spending several years in Saudi Arabia, where Hank worked as — of course — a propane consultant. They return home to find their hometown mostly unchanged… although Hank's friend Bill (Stephen Root) did freak out a bit during COVID and became a paranoid recluse, bearded and bed-ridden. Hank and Peggy's son Bobby (Pamela Adlon) has grown up, though, and is now a chef at his own restaurant, cooking up Japanese-style robata. Just don't ask if he's using propane. It does take a minute to get used to seeing and hearing a grown-up Bobby — I was not prepared to consider Bobby Hill as a sexual being — but Adlon's squeaky voice, though a bit lower here, is once again a joy, and just like he did in the original series, Bobby steals the show. The rest of the gang is pretty much how we remember them, thankfully: Peggy is still chipper and confident. Bill is still lonely and pathetic. Dale is still slinging wild conspiracy theories (and COVID has given him lots of ammunition). Boomhauer is still mumbling unintelligibly. Plus, Hank gets to be annoyed by all kinds of modern innovations, from Uber drivers to Zoom calls to barbecue grills equipped with Wi-Fi, for some reason. There are a few differences longtime fans will notice: Hank's airheaded niece Luanne, voiced by the late Brittany Murphy, isn't in the revival — and that's for the best, really, since Murphy was irreplaceable. (Johnny Hardwick, who originally voiced Dale, passed away in 2023, and Toby Huss takes over for him midway through the season.) Aside from a few cosmetic differences, though, Hulu's new episodes slip right into the show we know and love. The premiere has to spend time setting things up and reintroducing everyone, but the episodes after that just feel like vintage King of the Hill. It's a lot like the Alamo beer that Hank and his friends sip in the alley: nothing too flashy, but always reliable — and, in its own way, kind of timeless. THE TVLINE BOTTOM LINE: Hulu's revival brings back the comfortingly low-key vibe of the original, along with a few smart updates.
