Adult Swim has released a red-band trailer and announced the premiere date for Get Jiro, an animated adaptation of the DC/Vertigo graphic novels co-written by the late Anthony Bourdain and Joel Rose.

Premiere Date: The half-hour action anime will debut on 3 October at midnight on Adult Swim's Toonami block. It will be available to stream on HBO Max the following day.

The Premise: Set in a near-future Los Angeles where every physical experience (like travel and intimacy) has been digitised, food and taste remain the last irreplaceable pleasures. Because of this, chefs have become ultra-violent gangsters and the city's most powerful brokers.

The Plot: The story centres on Jiro, a quiet, revenge-driven sushi chef operating out of a strip mall, who begins playing the city’s warring culinary factions against one another.

Cast: Brian Tee (Chicago Med) voices Jiro. The supporting cast includes Titus Welliver (Bosch: Legacy), Alison Pill (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World), and Justin Kirk (Weeds).

Production: The series is produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios. To ensure Anthony Bourdain’s authentic voice is preserved in the adaptation, his close collaborator Matt Goulding was brought on as a script and animation consultant.

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Fans are currently sharing leaked footage from the cancelled Warner Bros. animated film Scoob! Holiday Haunt in an effort to pressure the studio into officially releasing it. This renewed push has been emboldened by the recent success of a similar fan campaign that successfully secured the release of Coyote vs. Acme, another completed film that Warner Bros. had previously shelved for tax purposes. Scoob! Holiday Haunt was originally slated for a December 2022 release on HBO Max and was roughly 95 percent complete when the studio scrapped it alongside Batgirl and Coyote vs. Acme during a major cost-cutting initiative.

Director Michael Kurinsky noted the emotional toll of the cancellation, as the film only had a few hundred shots left to finish. While fans continue to share clips and use hashtags like #SaveScoobHolidayHaunt, the film remains entangled in its original tax write-off arrangement, and it is still uncertain whether this sustained public pressure will force Warner Bros. Discovery to reconsider its release.

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Production on Netflix’s new live-action series, Scooby-Doo: Origins, has officially wrapped in Atlanta. The streaming platform has confirmed that the show is slated for a 2027 premiere.

The Premise: The series will serve as an origin story for Mystery Inc., taking place during the teens' final summer at Camp Ruby-Spears. Longtime friends Shaggy and Daphne find themselves entangled in a haunting mystery involving a supernatural murder. To crack the case, they team up with a science-minded Velma, the new kid Fred, and a lost Great Dane puppy who may have witnessed the crime.

Key Details and Creative Changes

A Real Dog: In a major first for the franchise, Scooby-Doo will be played by a fully live-action dog rather than being rendered through CGI or played by an actor in a costume.

The Cast: The core gang includes Mckenna Grace (Daphne), Tanner Hagen (Shaggy), Abby Ryder Fortson (Velma), and Maxwell Jenkins (Fred). Paul Walter Hauser is also in the cast in an undisclosed role, prompting speculation that he may be voicing Scooby or playing a central suspect.

A Darker Tone: Produced by Greg Berlanti and created by Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg, the series is taking a darker, more grounded, and character-driven approach to the classic cartoon, fitting in with Netflix's strategy for teen-focused mystery programmes.

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Cartoon Network Italy and Boomerang Italy Autumn 2026 Highlights: https://www.megamodo.com/cartoon-network-boomerang-novita-kids-autunno-2026-sky/

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Regular Show: The Lost Tapes (7 September): Mordecai and Rigby return in new episodes, facing absurd situations as they deal with party planning, unpredictable events, and resurfacing old flames.

Adventure Time: Side Quests (5 October): A new prequel series that takes fans back to the early days of the franchise. It follows a younger Finn and Jake as they take on epic monsters and legendary quests in the Land of Ooo, alongside returning fan-favourite characters.

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Mr Bean (7 September): The beloved character returns in new episodes, providing plenty of laughs as he attempts to navigate modern technology and social media.

Dino Ranch: Island Explorers (14 September): In this new spin-off, the Cassidy siblings and Uncle Jack travel to Dino Island, encountering mysterious creatures and new adventures.

Batwheels (12 October): Action-packed new episodes arrive, bringing thrilling car chases and exciting four-wheeled stories.

On 4th September, will be the 20th Anniversary of Cartoonito, debuting as a pre-school programming block on Cartoon Network Too in the UK in 2006. https://www.4rfv.co.uk/industrynews/54039/cartoon_network_too_unveils_preschool_block

Keyart for Adventure Time: Side Quests Season 2, coming to Hulu in the United States on Friday 2nd October.

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All Kids Out Of The Pool! It's Time For Adult Swim!: Today is Adult Swim's 25th Anniversary! The night-time block for young adults launched on Cartoon Network in the U.S. on 2nd September 2001.

Adult Swim's first night has been preserved for all to see on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6hmbsqubDU

IndieWire interviewed Robot Chicken co-creators Seth Green and Matthew Senreich as they discuss their new half-hour special, created to celebrate a quarter-century of the Adult Swim programming block. Green and Senreich describe the ambitious stop-motion project as an absurd, massive crossover event, likening the massive character ensemble to a "Circus of the Stars" or their very own version of Marvel's "Secret Wars."

The Premise

The special acts as a stop-motion roast of the network's legacy. The storyline places a massive cast of iconic Adult Swim characters aboard a celebratory anniversary cruise ship. In true Robot Chicken fashion, the voyage quickly devolves into a disaster of "titanic proportions." The ensuing chaos eventually leads to a full courtroom investigation, which is appropriately spearheaded by Harvey Birdman.

Featured Shows

To skewer the network's long history, the rapid-fire sketches feature characters from dozens of beloved Adult Swim programmes, including Smiling Friends, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Metalocalypse, Assy McGee, and The Venture Bros.

Future Plans

In addition to the Adult Swim anniversary crossover, the creators noted that they are already in production on a second Robot Chicken special. That upcoming project will commemorate Cartoon Network’s 35th anniversary and is currently scheduled to debut in 2027.

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Cartoon Network East Europe and Cartoonito East Europe September 2026 Highlights: https://ionutdragu.ro/ce-sa-urmaresti-la-televiziunile-warner-bros-discovery-in-luna-septembrie/

Cartoon Network

Back to School Special
Premiere: 5th September (Weekends)
Time: 11:15 CEST

A special weekend marathon to celebrate the return to school. The programming block features episodes from The Amazing World of Gumball, Teen Titans Go!, Looney Tunes, Clarence, and Craig of the Creek, highlighting everyday school and childhood adventures.

New Episodes: Regular Show: The Lost Tapes
Premiere: 7th September
Time: 18:10 CEST

Summary: Mordecai and Rigby return to their not-so-simple jobs at the local park. As usual, their everyday tasks inevitably spiral into unpredictable chaos, much to the despair of Benson and the rest of the groundskeeping crew.

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Dino Ranch: Island Explorers
Premiere: 14th September (Daily)
Time: 16:25 CEST

Summary: The Cassidy family saddles up for a summer on Dinosaur Island—a forgotten land filled with new species, fresh mysteries, and lessons in teamwork and courage.

Mr. Bean: The Animated Series (Season 4)
Premiere: 7th September (Daily)
Time: 16:55 CEST

Summary: Fresh episodes of the animated series follow Mr. Bean, Teddy, and his long-suffering landlady Mrs. Wicket, as he manages to turn perfectly ordinary days into chaotic, hilarious adventures full of uncontrollable surprises.

All the Adult Swim 25th Anniversary Bumpers from last night (2nd September 2026): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSAoyckCVi8

OFFICIAL TRAILER: The Terrors of Jordan Mendoza | September 13 | adult swim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UICjetGpDOQ

Get a good night's terror. The Terrors of Jordan Mendoza, a sketch comedy/horror series, premieres September 13 at midnight on Adult Swim.

Warner Bros. and Adult Swim Heavyweights Headline SCAD AnimationFest 2026: https://www.scad.edu/scadfilm/festivals/animationfest2026/schedule

Warner Bros. Discovery’s animation divisions are taking centre stage at the 10th-anniversary edition of SCAD AnimationFest, bringing a high-profile lineup of theatrical features, iconic comic book adaptations, and hit adult animation spin-offs to Atlanta this September.

From feature-film sneak peeks to deep dives into television continuity, the festival highlights the creative forces shaping the current landscape of animated entertainment.

Warner Bros. Pictures Animation: The Cat in the Hat

Kicking off the studio highlights on Wednesday, 23 September, Warner Bros. Pictures Animation offers an exclusive sneak peek at The Cat in the Hat. Marking the first animated theatrical feature starring Dr. Seuss’s legendary character, the session explores the vibrant new world and artistry behind the film ahead of its November cinema release.

Fans and aspiring animators will hear directly from the creative team, featuring directors Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja, art director Amos Sussigan, and head of story Ryan Gaffney, discussing Bill Hader's voicing of the iconic feline.

Warner Bros. Animation & DC: Batman: Knightfall

On Thursday, 24 September, the spotlight shifts to the Dark Knight with a special screening of Batman: Knightfall — Part 1: Knightfall. Warner Bros. Animation executive vice president for alternative programming and creative affairs Peter Girardi and supervising producer Rick Morales will pull back the curtain on adapting one of DC’s most punishing comic sagas. The panel will examine how the studio translated the iconic storyline—where Bane shatters the Batfamily's status quo by freeing Arkham Asylum's entire rogues' gallery—into a major three-part movie event.

Adult Swim: Get Jiro

On Thursday, 24 September, the festival menu shifts to a bloody and brilliant culinary dystopia with a special preview screening of Get Jiro. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation for Adult Swim, the highly anticipated series is based on the acclaimed DC/Vertigo graphic novels co-written by the late celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain and Joel Rose.

Set in a near-future Los Angeles where master chefs operate like ruthless crime syndicates and patrons literally kill for a seat at the best restaurants, the story follows a mysterious sushi chef named Jiro (voiced by Brian Tee) who enters a brutal turf war to craft his own recipe for revenge.

Following the screening, creators and executive producers Brian Gatewood and Alessandro Tanaka will take the stage to discuss the creative journey of adapting Bourdain’s celebrated work for television. The panel will explore the show's distinctive visual style and its meticulous approach to food animation ahead of its debut on Adult Swim’s Toonami block this October.

Adult Swim: President Curtis

Television animation takes a sharp, satirical turn on Wednesday, 23 September, with a special episode screening of President Curtis. Following the screening, executive producer and writer Danielle L. Uhlarik alongside character designer (and SCAD alumna) Amy Sherrier will discuss the creative engine behind the new series. As a spin-off of Adult Swim's mega-hit Rick and Morty, the session explores how the team developed the show’s distinctive visual style, characters, and irreverent take on presidential politics.

Cartoon Network India Celebrates Janmashtami with "Mornings with Kris and Little Krishna": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pB76DNVMQdo

Cartoon Network India is marking the festive season of Janmashtami with a brand-new animated programming block, Mornings with Kris and Little Krishna.

Commencing on 31 August, the special broadcast event airs Monday to Saturday at 8:30 AM. The block promises a festive line-up of "blockbusters and episodes," uniting two beloved characters from the network's regional roster: Kris, the modern-day schoolboy incarnation of Krishna from the popular series Roll No 21, alongside the mythological hero Little Krishna.

Cartoon Network UK and Spinnaker London Transform Four Quarters for ‘Regular Show’ Arcade Takeover:

Last weekend, Cartoon Network UK partnered with creative agency Spinnaker London to host the "Regular Show: The Lost Tapes Arcade Takeover," a vibrant experiential event aimed at generating excitement for the series' upcoming new episodes, which launch on 7 September.

Taking over the popular arcade bar Four Quarters, the teams successfully transformed the venue into a real-life slice of the surreal Regular Show universe. The end-to-end activation immersed a mix of kid influencers, dedicated fans, and newcomers in a wave of classic arcade gaming and nostalgia.

Joel Monk, Account Director at Spinnaker London, noted that the project was highly enjoyable to organise from start to finish, highlighting the inclusion of "brilliantly weird challenges" that perfectly captured the essence of the animated comedy.
Spearheading the activation on the broadcasting side was Emma De Cesaris, Marketing Coordinator for Kids at Cartoon Network UK. The comprehensive event treated attendees to exclusive screenings of the new content, extensive free-play gaming sessions, and bespoke photo opportunities. To complete the atmosphere, guests were offered themed mocktails, snacks, and branded goody bags.

A major highlight of the takeover was the custom-themed interactive challenges. De Cesaris, who helped develop the creative concepts for these games, noted that they added a unique twist that consistently drove audience engagement throughout the day.

The successful arcade takeover serves as a strong reminder of the power of experiential marketing in the entertainment sector to create tangible, memorable experiences. Both teams praised the collaborative effort required to bring the event to fruition, with De Cesaris extending special thanks to colleagues Max Reeves, Samantha Foo, Talia Andrew, and Cressida Bell for their on-site support.

With real-world buzz successfully generated over the weekend, Regular Show: The Lost Tapes is poised for its highly anticipated television premiere next week (Monday 7th September).

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New Adventure Time: Side Quests promo as seen on West Europe and East Europe versions of Cartoon Network, premiering on 5th October 2026.

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‘Regular Show: The Lost Tapes’ Returns With Delayed Rollout For Cartoon Network Latin America:

Following the successful debut of its first 10 episodes in May, Regular Show: The Lost Tapes is back with a fresh batch of eight new adventures. While the global streaming premiere on HBO Max is set for Monday, 7 September, the broadcast rollout will see some regional delays, notably on Cartoon Network Latin America.

HBO Max Latin America will join the global simultaneous release on 7 September.

However, viewers relying on the linear Cartoon Network feed in the region will have to wait a little longer. The channel will broadcast the new episodes across two weeks, airing the first three from 14 to 16 September, and concluding with the remaining five from 21 to 25 September.

This staggered approach isn't isolated to Latin America. In Spain, the Boing channel will also begin its broadcasts on 14 September. In the United States, Cartoon Network will hold off until 19 September, with Max and Hulu adding the new episodes later in October.

For the rest of the world, 7 September remains the simultaneous launch date across both linear and streaming platforms.

To celebrate the return of Mordecai, Rigby, and the rest of the park crew, Cartoon Network is programming a daily Regular Show special block throughout the month. A recent trailer has also teased what's to come in these new prequel adventures, confirming the return of fan favourites like Party Horse and the Excellent Knight, alongside character-focused episodes for the wider cast.

Notably absent from this batch is the anticipated "Terror Tales of the Park" Halloween special, which has been held back for a future release.

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Teaser promo for Adventure Time: Side Quests as seen on Cartoon Network UK, premieres 5th October. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSeQQPJzllA

The first episode of the second batch of Regular Show: The Lost Tapes - Spice It Up: Beyond Underdome can be watched on Cartoon Network UK's YouTube channel, the new episode premiered internationally (outside the U.S.) today (7th September). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjgWOhVrenc

Cartoon Network West Europe and Cartoon Network East Europe highlights promo for September 2026 and onwards.

Featuring Adventure Time: Side Quests (premiering 5th October)
Regular Show: The Lost Tapes (New episodes premiere today, 7th September)
Lana Longbeard (New Episodes)
Teen Titans Go! (New Episodes)
The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball (New Episodes)

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