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‘Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja’ Debut Set on Disney XD

August 7, 2012 by Thomas J. McLean 1 Comment divider image

Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja, a new animated comedy series is set to premiere on Disney XD with a special preview episode on Aug. 13 at 9 p.m. ET/PT and the series premiere on Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. ET/PT. The series follows the adventures of an unlikely hero who, [...]

Sony Lines Up Scribes for ‘Smurfs 3'

May 11, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Only a few weeks after announcing details about The Smurfs 2 feature (set to be released on July 31, 2013) Sony has revealed info about the third outing of the little blue guys. It turns out that sequel writers Karey Kirkpatrick and Chris Poche have now been assigned to write [...]

Plot and Cast Announced for ‘Smurfs’ Sequel

April 26, 2012 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment divider image

Sony Animation began production on the sequel to its 2011 hit The Smurfs today. Most of the cast and crew from the original movie, which made over $560 million at the global box office, are coming back for the second outing, which will be released on July 13, 2013. The [...]

Disney’s ‘Randy Cunningham’ Goes into Production

March 6, 2012 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment divider image

Disney TV’s London-based studio has commissioned Ireland’s Boulder Media and L.A.’s Titmouse to produce a new animated comedy titled Randy Cunningham: Ninth Grade Ninja. Set to premiere on Disney XD in the fall of 2012 and to air in more than 129 countries worldwide, the 52 x 11-minute series follows the fast-paced [...]

New Trailer Teases ‘The Smurfs’

May 25, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

A new trailer offers a more detailed look at Sony’s upcoming animation/live-action adaptation of The Smurfs, including plot details explaining how the little blue dudes end up in New York City. Here’s the trailer: The Smurfs movie is set to be released July 29. It is directed by Raja Gosnell, [...]