DreamWorks Animation News and Discussion Thread

[superkeegan9100]

It’s the theaters that are doing this. Universal wants to release movies in theaters alongside digital platforms.

Well, they're gonna have a small window of releases, because now Regal has pulled them too.

 

[Takao]

Mainframe/Rainmaker is hiring to work on an unannounced DreamWorks TV show.

DreamWorks has worked with Bardel and DHX on a number of projects, but I believe this is the first time they've partnered with Mainframe/Rainmaker.

The show they're working on is Madagascar: A Little Wild. It's been greenlit for 52 x 22-minute episodes.

 

[Eldorado]

The show they're working on is Madagascar: A Little Wild. It's been greenlit for 52 x 22-minute episodes.

I just don't understand why Dreamworks shows have an already set limit to the number of episodes on their shows. I mean, She-Ra is at the height of it's popularity, and it's already coming to an end less than 2 years after its premiere.

 

[superkeegan9100]

I just don't understand why Dreamworks shows have an already set limit to the number of episodes on their shows. I mean, She-Ra is at the height of it's popularity, and it's already coming to an end less than 2 years after its premiere.

Same thing happened to Harvey Girls Forever (although it wasn't as popular as say She-Ra or Voltron)

 

[ToonJay723]

I just don't understand why Dreamworks shows have an already set limit to the number of episodes on their shows. I mean, She-Ra is at the height of it's popularity, and it's already coming to an end less than 2 years after its premiere.

It's more of a lower limit, than a maximum limit. DreamWorks shows still go beyond 52 episodes if they're popular, like Puss in Boots, King Julian, Veggie Tales, Dragons: Race to the Edge, and Voltron.

 

[Fone Bone]

I just don't understand why Dreamworks shows have an already set limit to the number of episodes on their shows. I mean, She-Ra is at the height of it's popularity, and it's already coming to an end less than 2 years after its premiere.

I actually love the idea of shows with set endings. They give the producers time to prepare and the audience is never stuck with a cliffhanger if the show is unexpectedly canceled.

I can't wait to see how She-Ra finishes its amazing story.

 

[The Overlord]

I actually love the idea of shows with set endings. They give the producers time to prepare and the audience is never stuck with a cliffhanger if the show is unexpectedly canceled.

I can't wait to see how She-Ra finishes its amazing story.

Yeah, Stevenson said she had a particular story she wanted to tell and was able to do so within 52 episodes. Even Voltron may have gone on a little too long with 78 episodes.

That would be better than trying to strech things out longer than they need to be.

 

[Takao]

I just don't understand why Dreamworks shows have an already set limit to the number of episodes on their shows. I mean, She-Ra is at the height of it's popularity, and it's already coming to an end less than 2 years after its premiere.

They don't. If it's popular, it will run for longer. It's important to remember that online chatter has never accurately reflected the real-world. If She-Ra is ending at 52, that suggests it wasn't popular enough for Netflix to order more episodes beyond their minimum amount.

Some might try to save face with a "we always planned to end it by episode XYZ" response but that's real dubious. We're dealing with kids cartoons, some of which are literally based on toys. If there is money to be made, someone will try to squeeze every last penny. That excuse is usually only revealed after we've learned a show's been axed.

 

[Eldorado]

It's just that there's a lot of missed potential for just 52 episodes. I for one would've love to seen Mantenna, Leech, Snout Spout, Dragstor, or other She-Ra characters appear in the show.

 

[Fone Bone]

They don't. If it's popular, it will run for longer. It's important to remember that online chatter has never accurately reflected the real-world. If She-Ra is ending at 52, that suggests it wasn't popular enough for Netflix to order more episodes beyond their minimum amount.

Some might try to save face with a "we always planned to end it by episode XYZ" response but that's real dubious. We're dealing with kids cartoons, some of which are literally based on toys. If there is money to be made, someone will try to squeeze every last penny. That excuse is usually only revealed after we've learned a show's been axed.

There have been no real She-Ra toys. The 52 episode thing was almost certainly always the game-plan.

 

[Takao]

There have been no real She-Ra toys. The 52 episode thing was almost certainly always the game-plan.

In the sense that was all they were guaranteed on day-1, sure. I'm not convinced there weren't aspirations for more should it have proven popular enough for Netflix to ask. People like having consistent work.

I think it's telling that the other MOTU projects coming to Netflix seem to be completely unrelated to DreamWorks She-Ra. Trollhunters spawned its own little franchise.

 

[Fone Bone]

In the sense that was all they were guaranteed on day-1, sure. I'm not convinced there weren't aspirations for more should it have proven popular enough for Netflix to ask. People like having consistent work.

I think it's telling that the other MOTU projects coming to Netflix seem to be completely unrelated to DreamWorks She-Ra. Trollhunters spawned its own little franchise.

I'm pretty sure I've read interviews with the creator that 4 seasons was always the gameplan. And I'm excited it's going down the way she intended.

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

Even Voltron may have gone on a little too long with 78 episodes.

Actually, Voltron was always intended to be a 78-episode series, according to the showrunners. In fact, the show's third to sixth seasons were originally intended to be the third and fourth 13-episode seasons before it was split into four seasons of 6-7 episodes (7-6-6-7) plus She-Ra's second and third seasons were originally be the second 13-episode season before it was split into two seasons.

 

[JakobTV]

Rhyme Time Town finally has a date. It premieres June 19 on Netflix.

I wonder who is working on the show?

 

[SweetShop209]

The promo was attached to the Uglydolls DVD and digital release. I asked Wes Gleason if he's the voice director , and he is.

Speaking of Curious George, here's a trailer for the show coming to Peacock on July 15. It's new episodes of the 2006 PBS Kids series that aired years ago in other countries.

 

[Nexonius]

‘Trolls World Tour’ Filmmaker Walt Dohrn Signs Exclusive Overall Deal With DreamWorks Animation

EXCLUSIVE: Trolls franchise filmmaker Walt Dohrn has inked a multi-year deal with DreamWorks Animation, Deadline has learned. A longtime DreamWorks talent, Dohrn will have an overall first look exc…

deadline.com

Longtime DreamWorker Walt Dohrn sets a deal.

 

[SweetShop209]

Here's a 30 second sneak peek of Madagascar: A Little Wild. It looks like Charlie Adler is the voice director.

Maria Canals Barrera mentioned in this video that she's in Madagascar: A Little Wild. She's voicing a character named Pilar. Go to 22:00 in the video.

 

[SweetShop209]

Here's the trailer for Madagascar: A Little Wild. It comes out September 7.

Adorable 'Madagascar: A Little Wild' trailer reimagines your favorite talking zoo animals as babies

Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria get the 'Finding Dory' treatment in a new series for Hulu and Peacock.

mashable.com

 

[Nexonius]

Today marks 4 years since Comcast has acquired DreamWorks Animation.


Nine years ago, Warner Bros. was thought to acquire DWA. But ultimately that wasn't meant to be.

latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/07/dreamworks-animation-deal-with-warner-bros-appears-unlikely.html

 

[superkeegan9100]

I imagine several DreamWorks properties would've already been on HBO Max by now...