Before the Warner Bros. studio panel discussion. Today's entertainment at Annecy Animation Festival, Variety has learned that Cartoon Network Studios (CNS) is working on three new “Adventure time» properties, including a film and two new series.
Currently in development, details are still scarce regarding the “Adventure Time” film, but the project features a lineup of animation superstars, including “Steven Universe” creator Rebecca Sugar, the co-creator of “Over the Garden Wall” Patrick McHale and “Adventure Time.” » showrunner Adam Muto. All are Adventure Time veterans.
Already greenlit by CNS, “Adventure Time: Side Quests” is a children's series that will take audiences back to when Finn was just a kid dreaming of epic quests and monster battles with his best friend, Jake the dog.
Rather than presenting a story-rich narrative spread across multiple episodes and seasons, as “Adventure Time” and “Fiona and Cake” did, “Side Quests” will feature standalone episodes featuring early versions of the series' favorite characters. fans, including sometimes-villainous The Ice King. Longtime Adventure Time artist and two-time Emmy winner Nate Cash is attached to the series
Finally, CNS is currently developing “Adventure Time: Heyo BMO,” a preschool series featuring the adorable BMO video game console. After settling into a new neighborhood, BMO and a group of new friends will face challenges more suited to younger viewers. Two-time Emmy winner and “Adventure Time” screenwriter Adam Muto and screenwriter Ashlyn Anstee are attached to the project.
“Adventure Time: Heyo BMO”
Cartoon Network Studios
David Zaslav, CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, has long insisted that the company's animation labels will rely heavily on their most popular IPs. Revisiting the Land of Ooo with more “Adventure Time” movies and series makes perfect sense if that's the company's plan.