You know video game adaptations are hot when even Golden Axe is making the leap to the screen. And indeed it is, with Deadline reporting that the Sega Genesis video game franchise that debuted back in 1989 is getting an animated series at Comedy Central.
Comedy Central has given “Golden Axe” a 10-episode order, Deadline reports today.
The voice cast for the animated series from CBS Studios in association with Sony Pictures Television and Original Film includes Matthew Rhys (The Americans), Danny Pudi (Mythic Quest), Lisa Gilroy (Jury Duty), Liam McIntyre (Spartacus) and Carl Tart (Grand Crew).
“Described as a hilarious and loving homage to Sega’s video game series, Golden Axe follows veteran warriors Ax Battler, Tyris Flare and Gilius Thunderhead as they once again battle to save Yuria from the evil giant Death Adder who just won’t seem to stay dead. Fortunately, this time they have the inexperienced...
Comedy Central has given “Golden Axe” a 10-episode order, Deadline reports today.
The voice cast for the animated series from CBS Studios in association with Sony Pictures Television and Original Film includes Matthew Rhys (The Americans), Danny Pudi (Mythic Quest), Lisa Gilroy (Jury Duty), Liam McIntyre (Spartacus) and Carl Tart (Grand Crew).
“Described as a hilarious and loving homage to Sega’s video game series, Golden Axe follows veteran warriors Ax Battler, Tyris Flare and Gilius Thunderhead as they once again battle to save Yuria from the evil giant Death Adder who just won’t seem to stay dead. Fortunately, this time they have the inexperienced...
- 4/17/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Sega-style swords 'n sandals are on the way to the TV screen in a new format with the reveal of an animated series based on classic arcade beat 'em up Golden Axe . According to a Variety report , Comedy Central has ordered 10 episodes with Star Trek: Lower Decks creator Mike McMahan and American Dad executive producer Joe Chandler listed as co-creators. The pair will also co-write the first episode and executive produce the series, which is being animated at Titmouse. This comes hot on the heels of the announcement that McMahan's Star Trek: Lower Decks series will be ending with season five. Some of the main cast and characters have been announced, as well. Matthew Rhys ( The Americans ) voices cantankerous battle dwarf Gilius Thunderhead, Danny Pudi ( Community ) voices novice adventurer Hampton Squib, Lisa Gilroy ( Jury Duty ) voices battle sorceress Tyris Flare, Liam McIntyre ( The Flash ) voices brawny battle warrior Ax Battler...
- 4/17/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
Comedy Central has handed a 10-episode order to Golden Axe, a new animated series based on the popular Sega video game. Produced by CBS Studios in association with Sony Pictures Television and Original Film, Golden Axe voice cast is led by Emmy winner Matthew Rhys (The Americans), Danny Pudi (Mythic Quest), Lisa Gilroy (Jury Duty), Liam McIntyre (Spartacus) and Carl Tart (Grand Crew).
Described as a hilarious and loving homage to Sega’s 1989 video game series, Golden Axe, from exec producers Mike McMahon and Joe Chandler, follows veteran warriors Ax Battler, Tyris Flare and Gilius Thunderhead as they once again battle to save Yuria from the evil giant Death Adder who just won’t seem to stay dead. Fortunately, this time they have the inexperienced and underprepared Hampton Squib on their side.
Rhys will play Gilius Thunderhead, a grumpy battle dwarf with exceptionally poor hygiene and a chip on his shoulder.
Described as a hilarious and loving homage to Sega’s 1989 video game series, Golden Axe, from exec producers Mike McMahon and Joe Chandler, follows veteran warriors Ax Battler, Tyris Flare and Gilius Thunderhead as they once again battle to save Yuria from the evil giant Death Adder who just won’t seem to stay dead. Fortunately, this time they have the inexperienced and underprepared Hampton Squib on their side.
Rhys will play Gilius Thunderhead, a grumpy battle dwarf with exceptionally poor hygiene and a chip on his shoulder.
- 4/17/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Classic arcade beat-’em-up Golden Axe is to become a 10-part animated TV series on Comedy Central.
Following the huge success of Sonic The Hedgehog and its sequels, Sega vowed to turn more of its properties into large and small-screen entertainments. Sticking to its word, along comes news that Golden Axe, the classic 1980s arcade beat-’em-up, is to become an animated series at Comedy Central.
The series will be co-created by Mike McMahan and Joe Chandler – the former being the creator of the hugely well-received Star Trek: Lower Decks.
According to Variety, which broke the story, the voice cast will include Liam McIntyre as the voice of Conan-like warrior Ax Battler, Lisa Gilroy as Tyris Flare and Matthew Rhys as the diminutive, axe-wielding Gilius Thunderhead.
Originally released in arcades in 1989, Golden Axe was a fantasy brawler that drew heavily on the likes of Tolkien and Robert E Howard. Taking...
Following the huge success of Sonic The Hedgehog and its sequels, Sega vowed to turn more of its properties into large and small-screen entertainments. Sticking to its word, along comes news that Golden Axe, the classic 1980s arcade beat-’em-up, is to become an animated series at Comedy Central.
The series will be co-created by Mike McMahan and Joe Chandler – the former being the creator of the hugely well-received Star Trek: Lower Decks.
According to Variety, which broke the story, the voice cast will include Liam McIntyre as the voice of Conan-like warrior Ax Battler, Lisa Gilroy as Tyris Flare and Matthew Rhys as the diminutive, axe-wielding Gilius Thunderhead.
Originally released in arcades in 1989, Golden Axe was a fantasy brawler that drew heavily on the likes of Tolkien and Robert E Howard. Taking...
- 4/17/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
A “Golden Axe” animated series has been greenlit at Comedy Central, Variety has learned.
Based on the beloved Sega games of the same name, the show hails from co-creators Mike McMahan and Joe Chandler. Matthew Rhys, Danny Pudi, Lisa Gilroy, Liam McIntyre, and Carl Tart will lead the voice cast.
Comedy Central has ordered 10 episodes. The official description of the series states the show “follows veteran warriors Ax Battler (McIntyre), Tyris Flare (Gilroy), and Gilius Thunderhead (Rhys) as they once again battle to save Yuria from the evil giant Death Adder who just won’t seem to stay dead. Fortunately, this time they have the inexperienced and underprepared Hampton Squib (Pudi) on their side.”
Full character descriptions can be found below.
McMahan and Chandler will co-write the first episode of the series and serve as executive producers, with Chandler also serving as showrunner. Haruki Satomi, President and CEO of Sega Sammy Holdings Inc.
Based on the beloved Sega games of the same name, the show hails from co-creators Mike McMahan and Joe Chandler. Matthew Rhys, Danny Pudi, Lisa Gilroy, Liam McIntyre, and Carl Tart will lead the voice cast.
Comedy Central has ordered 10 episodes. The official description of the series states the show “follows veteran warriors Ax Battler (McIntyre), Tyris Flare (Gilroy), and Gilius Thunderhead (Rhys) as they once again battle to save Yuria from the evil giant Death Adder who just won’t seem to stay dead. Fortunately, this time they have the inexperienced and underprepared Hampton Squib (Pudi) on their side.”
Full character descriptions can be found below.
McMahan and Chandler will co-write the first episode of the series and serve as executive producers, with Chandler also serving as showrunner. Haruki Satomi, President and CEO of Sega Sammy Holdings Inc.
- 4/17/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
This year’s virtual Comic-Con@Home has announced its schedule for Saturday, July 25. The highlights are below.
The virtual event replaces the annual San Diego Comic-Con, the largest fan convention in North America, which was to be held July 22–26 at the San Diego Convention Center, until the Covid-19 pandemic forced its cancellation.
In June, Comic-Con International — the non-profit organization that oversees Sdcc and its sister event, WonderCon in Anaheim, Calif. — announced it was moving forward with the virtual event on the same dates. This time, however, the event is free and open to all.
The Comic-Con@Home schedule — including Wednesday, July 22, Thursday, July 23, and Friday, July 24 — is being announced daily through Sunday.
Saturday’s events include (all times are Pacific Daylight):
10–11 a.m.
“Cosmos: Possible Worlds” — featuring the host and creators of the Fox docu-series, including host Neil deGrasse Tyson, visual effects supervisor Jeffrey A. Okun, executive producer and director Ann Druyan,...
The virtual event replaces the annual San Diego Comic-Con, the largest fan convention in North America, which was to be held July 22–26 at the San Diego Convention Center, until the Covid-19 pandemic forced its cancellation.
In June, Comic-Con International — the non-profit organization that oversees Sdcc and its sister event, WonderCon in Anaheim, Calif. — announced it was moving forward with the virtual event on the same dates. This time, however, the event is free and open to all.
The Comic-Con@Home schedule — including Wednesday, July 22, Thursday, July 23, and Friday, July 24 — is being announced daily through Sunday.
Saturday’s events include (all times are Pacific Daylight):
10–11 a.m.
“Cosmos: Possible Worlds” — featuring the host and creators of the Fox docu-series, including host Neil deGrasse Tyson, visual effects supervisor Jeffrey A. Okun, executive producer and director Ann Druyan,...
- 7/11/2020
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
It’s a Comic-Con first: This year, fans worldwide will be able to partake in the pop culture extravaganza for free and from the comfort of their couches, as the annual event shifts to an at-home virtual edition as a result of the global coronavirus pandemic. Instead of having to flock to San Diego, TV aficionados will be able to watch a series of streaming panels via YouTube, taking place Wednesday, July 22 through Sunday, July 26.*
To help you navigate Comic-Con @ Home, we’ve compiled all the major TV-related events. We’ll be updating this post as more panels (and specific day/times) are officially announced,...
To help you navigate Comic-Con @ Home, we’ve compiled all the major TV-related events. We’ll be updating this post as more panels (and specific day/times) are officially announced,...
- 7/1/2020
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
This year’s San Diego Comic-Con fest may not be taking place in-person this year, but the event still has plenty of TV show panels and screenings that fans can watch from the safety of their homes. For your convenience, Variety has compiled a master list of all the details pertaining the pop culture convention set for July 23-26.
AMC Networks was the first to share plans for this special event, including a number of panels dedicated to “The Walking Dead” universe. Disney then followed, dedicating a number of panels to animated series from “The Simpsons” to “Solar Opposites,” as well as its upcoming live-action A.I. drama “Next.”
As of press time, the below panels don’t yet have scheduled dates and times to be posted online, so check back here, as we will update this post with that information, as well as more panels, as they get announced.
AMC Networks was the first to share plans for this special event, including a number of panels dedicated to “The Walking Dead” universe. Disney then followed, dedicating a number of panels to animated series from “The Simpsons” to “Solar Opposites,” as well as its upcoming live-action A.I. drama “Next.”
As of press time, the below panels don’t yet have scheduled dates and times to be posted online, so check back here, as we will update this post with that information, as well as more panels, as they get announced.
- 6/24/2020
- by Klaritza Rico
- Variety Film + TV
He traveled to Skull Island to take on massive monsters in Peter Jackson's King Kong, and now Kyle Chandler is set to encounter another colossal creature in the Godzilla sequel.
Variety reports that Chandler is set to play the father of Millie Bobby Brown's character in Godzilla: King of the Monsters, the upcoming sequel to Gareth Edward's 2014 film, Godzilla.
No other character details are known at this time. Back in January, Brown (who plays Eleven in Stranger Things) was the first cast member announced for the Godzilla sequel that will be directed by Michael Dougherty (Trick ’r Treat and Krampus) from a screenplay he is writing with Zach Shields.
A Legendary film, Godzilla: King of the Monsters is slated for a March 22nd, 2019 release from Warner Bros. The Godzilla sequel and the upcoming King Kong movie, Kong: Skull Island, share the same cinematic universe, and the two monsters are...
Variety reports that Chandler is set to play the father of Millie Bobby Brown's character in Godzilla: King of the Monsters, the upcoming sequel to Gareth Edward's 2014 film, Godzilla.
No other character details are known at this time. Back in January, Brown (who plays Eleven in Stranger Things) was the first cast member announced for the Godzilla sequel that will be directed by Michael Dougherty (Trick ’r Treat and Krampus) from a screenplay he is writing with Zach Shields.
A Legendary film, Godzilla: King of the Monsters is slated for a March 22nd, 2019 release from Warner Bros. The Godzilla sequel and the upcoming King Kong movie, Kong: Skull Island, share the same cinematic universe, and the two monsters are...
- 2/22/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards have delivered their batch of nominations this morning, with Kenneth Lonergan‘s Manchester by the Sea leading the pack with four nominations. Close behind are Fences and Moonlight, each picking three nods, while Captain Fantastic, Florence Foster Jenkins, Hacksaw Ridge, Hidden Figures, La La Land, and Lion each grabbed a pair.
In terms of surprises, The Girl on the Train‘s Emily Blunt beat out the likes of Isabelle Huppert (Elle), Ruth Negga (Loving) and Annette Bening (20th Century Women) for a Best Actress nod and, for some reason, Nocturnal Animals, got recognition for its stunt work. With the awards ceremony taking place on January 29, see all the film nominations for the ceremony below.
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
Casey Affleck / Lee Chandler – “Manchester By The Sea” (Amazon Studios and Roadside Attractions)
Andrew Garfield / Desmond Doss – “Hacksaw Ridge” (Lionsgate...
In terms of surprises, The Girl on the Train‘s Emily Blunt beat out the likes of Isabelle Huppert (Elle), Ruth Negga (Loving) and Annette Bening (20th Century Women) for a Best Actress nod and, for some reason, Nocturnal Animals, got recognition for its stunt work. With the awards ceremony taking place on January 29, see all the film nominations for the ceremony below.
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
Casey Affleck / Lee Chandler – “Manchester By The Sea” (Amazon Studios and Roadside Attractions)
Andrew Garfield / Desmond Doss – “Hacksaw Ridge” (Lionsgate...
- 12/14/2016
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
New Beauty and the Beast and Kong trailers, Allied clips and more in our weekly round-upNew Beauty and the Beast and Kong trailers, Allied clips and more in our weekly round-upGarrett McCormick11/18/2016 4:00:00 Pm Check out Cineplex's weekly round up featuring new trailers, clips and more! Beauty and the Beast
We couldn't be more excited to see Emma Watson as Belle and Dan Stevens as the Beast (you know, once he emerges from his beastly features). We get to see more of them in the new trailer that dropped, and it has us feeling super nostalgic and excited for this stunning live-action revival.
Check out the new trailer for Beauty and the Beast below and see the film in Cineplex theatres on March 17th.
Jackie
We're predicting that Natalie Portman may be receiving her second Oscar statue very soon.
Jackie is not your typical biopic. Director Pablo Larrain throws...
We couldn't be more excited to see Emma Watson as Belle and Dan Stevens as the Beast (you know, once he emerges from his beastly features). We get to see more of them in the new trailer that dropped, and it has us feeling super nostalgic and excited for this stunning live-action revival.
Check out the new trailer for Beauty and the Beast below and see the film in Cineplex theatres on March 17th.
Jackie
We're predicting that Natalie Portman may be receiving her second Oscar statue very soon.
Jackie is not your typical biopic. Director Pablo Larrain throws...
- 11/18/2016
- by Garrett McCormick
- Cineplex
This is the debut trailer for drama Manchester by the Sea, a movie that came out of Sundance to glowing reviews and one you’ll likely see fighting for a few Oscars next year. “After the sudden death of Joe Chandler, his younger brother Lee is made legal guardian of his son Patrick. Lee returns to his hometown and has […]
Read Casey Affleck Returns Home in Manchester by the Sea on Filmonic.
Read Casey Affleck Returns Home in Manchester by the Sea on Filmonic.
- 8/28/2016
- by Alex
- Filmonic.com
Kenneth Lonergan is perhaps one of the most highly respected writer-directors working today – and yet his cinematic output is less than prolific. While he has penned a number of screenplays, the upcoming Manchester By The Sea is only his third time at the helm, after 2000’s You Can Count On Me and 2011’s Margaret. Arguably, a lot of that will be connected to the protracted legal battles that surrounded the edit and release of his second film – originally scheduled for release in 2007 – but thankfully, no such drama engulfed Manchester By The Sea.
The premise is simple – a man is faced with the task of caring for his teenage nephew after the death of his older brother – but being a Kenneth Lonergan film, we get much more than that. Using this sparse thread, the filmmaker weaves a rich tale that contemplates life, death, and everything in between, in a movie that...
The premise is simple – a man is faced with the task of caring for his teenage nephew after the death of his older brother – but being a Kenneth Lonergan film, we get much more than that. Using this sparse thread, the filmmaker weaves a rich tale that contemplates life, death, and everything in between, in a movie that...
- 8/24/2016
- by Sarah Myles
- We Got This Covered
Review Becky Lea 4 Sep 2013 - 22:00
Whitechapel takes a leaf from Dennis Wheatley's book in this week's occult-related mystery. Here's Becky's review of the series 4 opener...
Never for the faint of heart, Whitechapel kickstarted the new series in suitably grisly fashion as a homeless man was slowly crushed to death by an anonymous assailant. Meanwhile, Di Joe Chandler (Rupert Penry-Jones) and DS Ray Miles (Phil Davis) are celebrating the book launch of their colleague Edward Buchan (Steve Pemberton) before being called away to investigate the latest mysterious murder.
The opening scenes were deftly handled, flitting between the Whitechapel team at Buchan’s book launch to the slow, torturous death of this episode’s mysterious corpse, swiftly re-establishing the show’s unflinching attention to murderous detail. Despite being filmed mostly in shadow, the killing of Alexander Zukanov (David Gant) was possibly one of the series’ most memorable for just how affecting it was.
Whitechapel takes a leaf from Dennis Wheatley's book in this week's occult-related mystery. Here's Becky's review of the series 4 opener...
Never for the faint of heart, Whitechapel kickstarted the new series in suitably grisly fashion as a homeless man was slowly crushed to death by an anonymous assailant. Meanwhile, Di Joe Chandler (Rupert Penry-Jones) and DS Ray Miles (Phil Davis) are celebrating the book launch of their colleague Edward Buchan (Steve Pemberton) before being called away to investigate the latest mysterious murder.
The opening scenes were deftly handled, flitting between the Whitechapel team at Buchan’s book launch to the slow, torturous death of this episode’s mysterious corpse, swiftly re-establishing the show’s unflinching attention to murderous detail. Despite being filmed mostly in shadow, the killing of Alexander Zukanov (David Gant) was possibly one of the series’ most memorable for just how affecting it was.
- 9/4/2013
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Feature Becky Lea 4 Sep 2013 - 07:00
Becky talks us through the evolution of ITV's acclaimed murder mystery drama, Whitechapel, which begins its fourth series today...
In an age of television flooded with crime dramas about fiendish killers and fierce, battle-worn detectives, it can be difficult for a show, both new and existing, to feel fresh and stand out from the crowd. Returning this week, the fourth series of Whitechapel continues its unique approach of combining the modern with the historical, and weaving its cases around murders which took place in reality with a healthy dose of character-led drama at its heart. I and a small loyal fanbase eagerly await the new series, but with the long gap since the last episode, it might just be one murder mystery that has passed you by.
The series is written by screenwriting duo Ben Court and Caroline Ip, whose first feature was the much underrated The Hole,...
Becky talks us through the evolution of ITV's acclaimed murder mystery drama, Whitechapel, which begins its fourth series today...
In an age of television flooded with crime dramas about fiendish killers and fierce, battle-worn detectives, it can be difficult for a show, both new and existing, to feel fresh and stand out from the crowd. Returning this week, the fourth series of Whitechapel continues its unique approach of combining the modern with the historical, and weaving its cases around murders which took place in reality with a healthy dose of character-led drama at its heart. I and a small loyal fanbase eagerly await the new series, but with the long gap since the last episode, it might just be one murder mystery that has passed you by.
The series is written by screenwriting duo Ben Court and Caroline Ip, whose first feature was the much underrated The Hole,...
- 9/3/2013
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Updated: Animated series writers are protesting a decision by the Television Academy to allow NBC’s Community to compete for Emmys in animated categories, arguing that they should be allowed similar cross-genre privileges.
Community made it onto the Emmy nomination ballot in several categories, including best animated program — along with 33 entries from full-time animated shows. The episode, “Digital Estate Planning,” features the cast rendered into 8-bit characters to compete in an old-school-style video game.
Seth MacFarlane (Family Guy), David X. Cohen (Futurama) and Al Jean (The Simpsons) are among the 52 writer-producers who signed a letter to the TV Academy arguing...
Community made it onto the Emmy nomination ballot in several categories, including best animated program — along with 33 entries from full-time animated shows. The episode, “Digital Estate Planning,” features the cast rendered into 8-bit characters to compete in an old-school-style video game.
Seth MacFarlane (Family Guy), David X. Cohen (Futurama) and Al Jean (The Simpsons) are among the 52 writer-producers who signed a letter to the TV Academy arguing...
- 6/18/2012
- by James Hibberd
- EW - Inside TV
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