Animation News: Fixed, The Bad Guys 2, King of the Hill Revival & More

Animation News and Box Office

• 🎬 The "Dog Days of Summer" are discussed, with a nod to the star Sirius, as hosts Jim Hill and Drew Taylor dive into animation news.
• 🍿 Genndy Tartakovsky's R-rated animated comedy 'Fixed' is set to premiere on Netflix, featuring a unique premise and a star-studded voice cast including Adam Devine and Idris Elba.
• 💰 'Weapons' surprised at the box office, exceeding expectations, while 'Freaky Friday' also opened in theaters.
• 📉 'The Bad Guys 2' box office performance is analyzed, with disappointing numbers compared to its predecessor and holiday specials, despite positive reviews.
• 🌟 'Ne Zha 2' has achieved a massive $2.2 billion worldwide, with 'Ne Zha 3' already greenlit.

TV Animation and Revivals

• 📺 A new 'Cars Lightning Racers' series is coming to Disney Junior, with many original cast members returning, though it will be produced by Disney TV Animation, not Pixar.
• 💥 The King of the Hill revival on Hulu is discussed, noting the absence of characters Luanne Platter and Lucky due to the passing of their voice actors.
• 🎤 The challenges of recasting beloved characters are explored, referencing the historical example of Fred Flintstone.
• 🌟 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' has achieved significant success on Netflix, entering the top 10 original films, with sing-along screenings planned.

Upcoming Animated Features

• 📚 'The Twits', based on Roald Dahl's book, is set for an October 17th release on Netflix, with music by David Byrne.
• 🚀 Sony is developing a Spider-Punk movie, with Daniel Kaluuya reportedly returning to co-write and star.
• 🐶 Dr. Seuss projects are in development at Netflix, including series for 'One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish' and 'Horton', as well as a 'Sneeches' special, contrasting with Warner Bros.' upcoming 'Cat in the Hat' and 'Oh, the Places You'll Go!' films.
• ❄️ The production timeline for animated sequels like 'Zootopia 2' and 'Frozen 2' is highlighted, noting the compressed schedules compared to traditional hand-drawn animation.