2009 was the year of the animated feature – with an unprecedented 20 films in consideration for the Best Animated Feature at the Oscars. It looks like 2010 will be the year of the animated TV comedy, with no fewer than 7 series coming out on FOX, Comedy Central, TBS, HBO and Adult Swim. Plus, we couldn’t confirm air dates for Adult Swim’s new series Southies, and Nick Swardson’s comedy show will include animated segments, so the list is probably even longer. Here’s a run-down of what’s on tap:
Creator(s): Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington
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Network: HBO
Premieres: February 19th, 2010
Studio: W!LDBRAIN
Premise: Based on the podcasts in which Gervais riffs on a variety of subjects with Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington
Also involved: Craig Kellman (Foster’s Home For Imaginary Friends)
(see clips here)
Creator(s): David M. Stern and Devin Clark
Network: Comedy Central
Premieres: March 17th, 2010
Studio: Augenblick Studios (Superjail) and Cuppa Coffee
Premise: We follow Mark Lilly, a social worker at the Department of Immigration, as he helps new citizens both human and “other” adapt to hectic life in the Big Apple
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