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.

https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/robot-chicken-adult-swim-25th-anniversary-special-interview-1235212999/

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.

Cartoonito

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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Cartoon Network to Unveil Exclusive 'Regular Show' and 'Adventure Time' Screenings at Comic Con Africa:

The Main Stage at Comic Con Africa is set to host a major Cartoon Network panel this September, bringing together the creative minds and voice talent behind two of the network's most celebrated franchises.

On Thursday, 24 September, attendees will be treated to a special behind-the-scenes conversation celebrating the ongoing legacies of Regular Show and Adventure Time. The impressive roster of industry guests includes JG Quintel, creator and executive producer of Regular Show: The Lost Tapes, and Nate Cash, executive producer and showrunner for Adventure Time: Side Quests. They will be joined on stage by prominent voice stars William Salyers (Rigby) and Sasha Knight (Finn).
Alongside the creative insights from Quintel and Cash, the panel promises significant exclusive footage. The 45-minute showcase will feature a full episode screening of Regular Show: The Lost Tapes, paired with an exclusive preview of Adventure Time: Side Quests. This offers convention-goers a valuable early look at the highly anticipated spin-off ahead of its official Cartoon Network premiere on 5 October.

Event Details:
Date: Thursday, 24 September
Time: 16:30 – 17:15
Location: Main Stage, Comic Con Africa

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Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal Secures Two Juried Emmy Awards

Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal has once again proven its artistic excellence, securing two juried trophies at the 78th Emmy Awards in 2026. The acclaimed Adult Swim programme bypassed the main Emmy race this year to contend specifically for the juried animation awards.

The 2026 Winners

Unlike standard Emmy categories, juried awards carry no nominees. A panel from the relevant peer group evaluates entries in a single round of evaluation and can award one, multiple, or no Emmys. Primal successfully claimed two of the five total awards given for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation this year:

David Krentz won the award for Storyboard for his work on the episode "Kingdom of Sorrow". This marks Krentz's third Emmy, having previously been recognised for his storyboard work on the Primal episode "Plague of Madness".

Scott Wills (noted with the alternative spelling "Willis" in the provided promotional image) won the award for Art Direction for the episode "Vengeance of Death". This latest win marks the fourth Emmy of his career.

A Legacy of Acclaim

These recent wins add to the profound critical acclaim of the series, which is produced by Cartoon Network Studios and Adult Swim. The awards were officially presented at the Creative Arts Emmy ceremony on Sunday, 6 September 2026.

https://x.com/adultswim/status/2096959352322027637

Warner Bros. Discovery to Showcase Entertainment Portfolio at Brand Licensing Europe: https://www.licenseglobal.com/entertainment/warner-bros-discovery-to-showcase-entertainment-portfolio-at-brand-licensing-europe

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Global Consumer Products is exhibiting at Brand Licensing Europe (BLE) 2026 at the ExCeL in London. The company is presenting its vast entertainment portfolio and exploring new licensing opportunities with partners and retailers, with a strategy focused on storytelling that blends classic properties with new and upcoming franchises.

Key Portfolio Highlights

Harry Potter: The wizarding world is a major focus as the brand celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone film, coinciding with the upcoming HBO Original television series. WBD will also host an exclusive keynote presentation detailing the brand's strategic playbook on Wednesday, 7 October.

Animation: WBD is promoting new feature films like Bad Fairies and The Lunar Chronicles. They are also introducing Scooby-Doo: Origins, a live-action animated series targeted at older children, teens, and Gen Z. Classic mainstays like Tom and Jerry and Looney Tunes continue to offer diverse licensing opportunities.

Film & Comics: DC Studios properties remain a core part of the portfolio. Additionally, The Lord of the Rings will be highlighted to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first film in Peter Jackson's acclaimed trilogy.

Horror: The company's robust horror portfolio is driving strong demand across multiple retail categories, including collectables, apparel, home goods, gaming, and immersive experiences.

Brand Licensing Europe 2026 runs from 6–8 October, and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products will be located at Stand B121.

Warner Bros. Pictures Animation at LightBox Expo 2026:

When & Where: 23–25 October 2026 in Pasadena, CA.

Location: Booth #1118, where attendees can meet the artists and production teams, as well as submit their details for future career opportunities.

Key Event: A panel titled "From Portfolio to Premiere: Cat in the Hat & Daffy Season".

Featured Projects: The promotional image highlights several upcoming animated films, including The Hello Kitty Movie, Bad Fairies, Margie Claus, The Lunar Chronicles, Oh, the Places You'll Go!, and Dynamic Duo.

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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has announced the release of "The Dr. Seuss: Classic TV Treasures" Collection on 3 November 2026. This release is timed to arrive just days before the new animated The Cat in the Hat theatrical film debuts on 6 November.

Key Release Details:

Formats: Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital (pre-order dates are to be determined).
Content: 15 classic television specials spanning from 1942 to 1995, featuring iconic favourites like How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, The Cat in the Hat, and The Lorax.

Specifications: Over 375 minutes of G-rated content with English audio and subtitles.

Extras: Initial physical shipments will include an O-sleeve and a collectible episode guide booklet containing descriptions and illustrations for each special.

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