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Krypto Saves the Day: Season Two in Production as 'Coastal Catastrophe' Approaches:

Entertainment Weekly has exclusively revealed that production has officially commenced on the second season of the animated series Krypto Saves the Day!. This exciting announcement arrives just ahead of the release of the programme's fourth animated short, "Coastal Catastrophe". The new beach-themed episode is scheduled to launch on HBO Max and the DC Kids YouTube channel on 18 April 2026, purposefully timed to coincide with Superman Day celebrations.

The continuous stream of Krypto content serves as a strategic promotional build-up for the live-action *Supergirl* film, which is set to hit cinemas in June 2026. Starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El alongside her loyal, super-powered canine, these animated shorts function as family-friendly marketing to generate excitement for the character's cinematic return.

While the animated series spins out of the events of the 2025 Superman feature film, fans should note its place within the wider franchise. It has been confirmed that these shorts are strictly light-hearted, non-canon adventures designed to be enjoyed by audiences of all ages, rather than required viewing for the overarching DC Universe narrative.

https://ew.com/supergirl-krypto-saves-the-day-coastal-catastrophe-season-2-production-start-exclusive-11948524
Full promo for Regular Show: The Lost Tapes, premiering on Cartoon Network USA on Monday 11th May at 4pm ET/PT. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvKA0kHLTrQ
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Tom & Jerry: Forbidden Compass | Official Trailer (2026) | In UK Cinemas 22 May. Distributed by Vertigo Releasing.

Everyone’s favourite cat and mouse duo are back! During a chase inside a museum, Tom and Jerry find an ancient magical compass and end up being transported through time. Lost in a distant era, they will need to work together to find a way back home.

Genre: Family, Animation
Original Language: English
Watch in cinemas from 22 May 2026.
Run Time: 100 mins

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBPlpfK6zXg
All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Adult Swim have announced a new collaborative animated web series titled "Tales From the Top Rope". Promoted as a spoof of classic anthology programmes such as "The Twilight Zone" and "Tales From the Crypt", the series explores the darker, stranger aspects of professional wrestling beyond the ring.

It will feature several prominent AEW stars, including "Timeless" Toni Storm, Darby Allin, and The Young Bucks. Rather than broadcasting on the Adult Swim television network, the programme will premiere exclusively on AEW's YouTube channel, with the first episode debuting on Thursday, 16 April, at midday.

https://www.wrestlinginc.com/2148179/aew-adult-swim-wbd-animated-web-series-tales-from-the-top-rope/
Adult Swim's Common Side Effects will have a WIP (Work In Progress) session at 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival: https://www.annecyfestival.com/en/the-festival/festival-meetings/work-progress/2026-wip-series/common-side-effects

The Work in Progress session for the series Common Side Effects at the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival will focus on the production and creative evolution of the Adult Swim series.

Created by Joe Bennett (Scavengers Reign) and Steve Hely (American Dad!), with executive producers Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, the series is a comedic "conspiracy thriller" that explores the intersection of corporate greed and fringe science.

Core Premise

The story follows two former high school lab partners, Marshall and Frances, who discover a rare mushroom known as the "Blue Angel." This fungus possesses near-miraculous healing properties, capable of curing almost any illness or injury. However, their discovery puts them in the crosshairs of:

Big Pharma: Represented by the pharmaceutical giant Reutical and its incompetent CEO, Rick Kruger.

The Government: Specifically the DEA and mysterious international businessmen who wish to suppress or control the panacea for profit.

The Side Effects: As the title suggests, the mushroom comes with bizarre, trippy consequences, including telepathic connections and visions of "tiny, naked, white figures."

WIP Session Highlights

The 2026 Annecy session provides a look into the "creative stages" of the production, typically covering:

Visual Style: The animation uses a 2D computer technique that leans towards a naturalistic, grounded aesthetic, contrasting with the surreal and "trippy" elements of the mushroom's effects.

Genre Blending: The series is noted for its unique tone, balancing character-driven comedy with high-stakes thriller elements.

Production Insights: Behind-the-scenes details from the production companies Bandera and Green Street Pictures, including how the team researched drug law, mycology, and pharmaceutical conspiracies to ground the fantastical elements in reality.

The session serves as a showcase for the series' transition from initial concept to a full-scale Adult Swim production, highlighting its distinct "indie-cinematic" feel in the adult animation landscape.
Mark Taynton, the long-serving former head of Adult Swim EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) has set up his own adult animation media company - Marky Sparky Media, and will be moderating the programming acquisition panel "Get Buying" at Get Animated Conference 26 (27th-28th May) in Birmingham, England, UK.

Also on May 7th, Mark Taynton will be hosting the "Adult Animation in Europe Discussion & Exchange" roundtable at the Animation Production Days (APD) event in Stuttgart, Germany to discuss the current state of adult animation in Europe.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/getanimateduk_getanimatedukmay26-and-we-are-go-our-activity-7449854879566557184-MH4C

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mark-taynton-8903363a_roundtable-activity-7449834522629529600-Ab2v

https://animationproductiondays.de/person/mark-taynton/
At CinemaCon 2026, Warner Bros. previewed its upcoming adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat, which marks the studio's return to theatrical feature animation.

The Plot & Trailer: Voiced by Bill Hader, the Cat attempts to entertain two bored children who are moving into a new apartment. After struggling to capture their attention—lamenting that "kids are hard to impress these days"—an accident transports the trio into a vibrant world constructed entirely from the children's memories, allowing them to fully unlock their imaginations.

Warner Bros. Animation Revival: The Cat in the Hat is a major step in relaunching Warner Bros.' animation slate. To celebrate this return, the studio also unveiled a new animation logo featuring Looney Tunes' Tweety Bird and promoted other upcoming animated features, including Bad Fairies (starring Cynthia Erivo) and Margie Claus (starring Melissa McCarthy).

https://www.thewrap.com/industry-news/business/the-cat-in-the-hat-bill-haders-seussian-feline-finds-out-that-kids-are-hard-to-impress-these-days/
The Coyote vs. Acme trailer will be released next week! In theaters everywhere August 28th. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G11SytnNYqI
HBO Max will be officially launched in India exclusively through the streaming platform JioHotstar, expanding an existing partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD).

The HBO Max hub is available as an add-on pack starting at ₹49 per month, which also grants users access to JioHotstar's full international content library. https://screenmdm.com/news/news/hbo-max-lands-in-india-exclusively-with-jiohotstar/
Oni Press and Warner Bros. Discovery have announced a new four-issue limited comic book series titled Adventure Time: Quadruple Feature.

Releasing on July 1, 2026, the series is written by Eisner Award-winning author Mariko Tamaki with art by Brenda Hickey.

Described as a tribute to cinema, the story follows fan-favourite characters Jake, Marceline, BMO, and Lumpy Space Princess as they head to a local cinema and purchase tickets for four completely different films.

The debut issue will focus on Jake as he watches an action-packed 1940s-style screwball comedy called What’s Up, Princess?.

The 32-page first issue will cost $4.99 and feature four distinct, movie-inspired variant covers illustrated by Brenda Hickey, Ben Turner, Andy Price, and Jaki King.

https://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/2120220-adventure-time-quadruple-feature-land-of-ooos-newest-series-exclusive
Episode titles for Rick and Morty Season 9 (with animatics):

- There's Something About Morty
- Ricks Days, Seven Nights
- Rick Fu Hustle
- A Ricker Runs Through It
- Jer Bud
- Erickerhead
- Mortgully: The Last Rickforest
- Rickuiem Mort a Dream
- Salute Your Morts
- Field of Dreams

https://youtu.be/EuLzlDQ8Ohs?si=vlAoHQs0Kf23G43P
A new website called "Small Screen" has been created by a dedicated fan to serve as a comprehensive search and meme-generation tool for the animated series Home Movies.

The site hosts all four seasons of the cult classic programme, allowing fans to easily search for their favourite quotes from characters like Brendon, Melissa, Jason, and Coach McGuirk. Users can pinpoint exact scenes and instantly generate still frames, GIFs, or short captioned video clips.

https://bleedingcool.com/tv/home-movies-fans-now-have-an-easier-time-finding-the-best-quotes/
https://smallscreen.ordoliberal.com/
The newly reimagined "Absolute Batman" and "Absolute Catwoman" (introduced in late 2024 by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta) are making their first Lego and video game appearances in Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.

Release Information: The open-world action-adventure game, developed by TT Games and Warner Bros. Games, launches on 19 May for early access and 22 May for the general public.

Massive Popularity: The inclusion of these modern iterations highlights the immense success of the Absolute comics line, which has sold nearly 12 million units and recently helped DC overtake Marvel in market share.

Gameplay Features: Players can explore iconic Gotham City locations, utilise classic gadgets and vehicles, and choose from a variety of customisable character skins spanning decades of the Dark Knight's history.

Platforms: The game will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and eventually the Nintendo Switch 2.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/absolute-batman-making-lego-video-game-debut-1236564909/
Press Release: JioHotstar and Warner Bros. Discovery expand partnership with the exclusive launch of HBO Max in India: https://press.wbd.com/us/media-release/jiohotstar-and-warner-bros-discovery-expand-partnership-exclusive-launch-hbo-max

Catch HBO’s biggest shows of 2026, including Euphoria S3, House of the Dragon S3 and the upcoming Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

Friends and The Big Bang Theory now available to JioHotstar subscribers for the first time

Mumbai, April 15, 2026: JioHotstar and Warner Bros. Discovery [WBD] today announced a partnership expansion that brings HBO Max to India on JioHotstar, establishing the platform as the exclusive home for HBO Max in the market. Launching today, the HBO Max hub offers an unrivalled collection from iconic global brands, including HBO, Max Originals, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios. For the first time, Indian viewers can enjoy the breadth and depth of HBO Max’s content within a single, unified experience, offering a comprehensive destination for premium global storytelling.

Kevin Vaz, CEO – Entertainment, JioStar, said: “This marks a defining moment in how premium global content is accessed and experienced in India. By bringing HBO Max to JioHotstar, we are creating a unified destination for premium international content and raising the bar for quality content once again. We are combining scale, curation, quality and ease of access. This unlocks a deeper and more immersive entertainment experience for audiences nationwide.”

James Gibbons, President of APAC, WBD said: “India is one of the most vibrant streaming markets globally, and in JioHotstar, we have a partner with unmatched scale and a deep understanding of local audiences. The launch of HBO Max exclusively with JioHotstar marks the next chapter in our long-standing collaboration, enabling us to broaden the reach of our premium brands and franchises, and build deeper connections with fans across the country.”

HBO Max offers a rich and expansive catalogue of globally celebrated series, including highly anticipated upcoming titles and new seasons of HBO and Max Originals. Premiering today in India, fans can enjoy season three of the critically acclaimed Euphoria, with the next installment of House of the Dragon, new series from DC Studios Lanterns, as well as the hugely anticipated eight-episode first season of the upcoming HBO Original “Harry Potter” series, titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone - all still to come in 2026. Series available to stream now via the HBO Max hub, include The Last of Us, The White Lotus, The Pitt, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Succession, Dune: Prophecy, Sex and the City and Game of Thrones.

With the renewed partnership, JioHotstar subscribers can also enjoy perennial fan favourite Warner Bros. Television series Friends and The Big Bang Theory for the first time, alongside popular shows The Vampire Diaries, Supernatural and The Flash. Film fans can catch the celebrated Warner Bros. slate, including the beloved collections of Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings, as well as blockbusters from the DC Universe.

The HBO Max hub is available alongside JioHotstar’s existing portfolio of international and local content, delivering greater choice and accessibility to audiences across the country. Starting at ₹49 per month, the add-on pack provides access to the HBO Max hub along with JioHotstar’s full international content library.
Viva Kids has announced the U.S. theatrical release of Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass on 9th September 2026: During a museum chase, the iconic duo accidentally unlocks a mythical compass that transports them to a dangerous, ancient metropolis. They must put aside their rivalry and work together to find their way home.Viva Kids has announced the U.S. theatrical release of Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass on 9th September 2026: During a museum chase, the iconic duo accidentally unlocks a mythical compass that transports them to a dangerous, ancient metropolis. They must put aside their rivalry and work together to find their way home.

https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/04/viva-kids-brings-tom-and-jerry-forbidden-compass-the-last-whale-singer-to-u-s-theaters/
Cartoon Network USA is preparing for the premiere of a new spin-off series, Regular Show: The Lost Tapes, by hosting a major television marathon. Starting on the 6th of May, the network will broadcast original Regular Show episodes in release order to reintroduce fans to the misadventures of Mordecai and Rigby.

The new series, which premieres on the 11th of May, will reportedly feature 44 episodes. Rather than acting as a sequel to the original finale, The Lost Tapes is set during the initial eight-season run.

Much of the original creative team and cast are reuniting for the project. Series creator JG Quintel returns as showrunner and the voice of Mordecai, alongside original voice actors William Salyers (Rigby), Mark Hamill (Skips), Sam Marin (Muscleman), and Minty Lewis (Eileen).

https://comicbook.com/anime/news/regular-show-planning-major-event-for-the-lost-tapes-premiere/
Expand your Cartoon Network collection with brand new The Amazing World of Gumball Funko POP! figures, featuring fan-favourite characters like Gumball, Darwin, and Penny! https://x.com/OriginalFunko/status/2044823306898170133
Zima Entertainment will be distributing Coyote vs. Acme in Mexico, coming to cinemas on 27th August.

https://x.com/i/status/2045187203123257569
Inside the Masterclass: The Creative Journey Behind La Huella del Oro (The Trail of Gold): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/wbdmexico-wbdlife-ugcPost-7450925212973293568-p6Vr

The Warner Bros. Discovery Mexico team recently stepped behind the screen for an exclusive masterclass, delving into the creative process of one of the network's most groundbreaking new projects.

Led by creators Daniel Luche and María Ayelén Bustos, the session offered an intimate look at La Huella del Oro. The project marks a significant milestone in regional broadcasting, standing as the very first original Latin American animation produced by Cartoon Network LatAm specifically for Adult Swim LatAm.

During the event, the team gained firsthand insights into the conceptualisation, artistic development, and sheer creativity required to bring this unique animated series to life. For WBD Mexico, the masterclass served as an inspiring reminder of the stories and dedicated talent driving the future of Latin American animation.