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Warhammer 40,000 is Emmy Nominated

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Warhammer 40,000 Secret Level

The 2025 Emmy nominations have been announced and one inclusion was a surprise to us, the Warhammer 40,000 episode of Secret Level. Secret Level is an animated anthology series with episodes based on numerous popular properties, one being (and in our opinion the best episode) based on Warhammer 40,000. The episode was nominated for “Outstanding Sound Editing For An Animated Program.” It’s the only episode of Secret Level to be nominated.

The show has some stiff competition which you can see below. Check out all of this year’s nominations.

  • Arcane • The Dirt Under Your Nails • Netflix • A Riot Games and Fortiche production for Netflix
    Brad Beaumont, MPSE, Co-Supervising Sound Editor
    Eliot Connors, MPSE, Co-Supervising Sound Editor
    Stephen P. Robinson, Sound Editor
    Janet “PJ” Pascual, Foley Editor
    Dan O’Connell, Foley Artist
    John Cucci, Foley Artist
  • Love, Death + Robots • 400 Boys • Netflix • Blur Studio for Netflix
    Bradley North, MPSE, Supervising Sound Editor/Sound Designer
    Craig Henighan, Sound Effects Editor
    Matt Manselle, Foley Editor
    Matt Telsey, Foley Editor
    Brian Straub, MPSE, Foley Artist
  • Secret Level • Warhammer 40,000: They Shall Know No Fear • Prime Video • Amazon MGM Studios, Blur Studio
    Matt Yocum, MPSE, Co-Supervising Sound Editor
    Bradley North, MPSE, Co-Supervising Sound Editor
    Nolan McNaughton, MPSE, Sound Designer
    Ryan Sullivan, MPSE, Sound Designer
    Joseph Fraioli, MPSE, Sound Designer
    Christopher Battaglia, MPSE, Sound Effects Editor
    Harry Cohen, MPSE, Sound Effects Editor
    Matt Manselle, Foley Editor
    Matt Tesley, Foley Editor
    Brian Straub, MPSE, Foley Artist
  • Star Trek: Lower Decks • The New Next Generation • Paramount+ • CBS’s Eye Animation Productions, Titmouse, Secret Hideout, and Roddenberry Entertainment
    James Lucero, Supervising Sound Editor
    Drew Guy, Dialogue Editor
    Konrad Piñon, Dialogue Editor
    James Singleton, Sound Editor
    John Wynn, Sound Editor
    Amber Funk, Music Editor
    Michael Britt, Foley Artist
  • What If…? • What If…1872? • Disney+ • Marvel Animation
    Mac Smith, Supervising Sound Editor/Sound Designer
    Vanessa Lapato, Supervising Dialogue/ADR Editor
    Alyssa Nevarez, Sound Effects Editor
    Steve Bissinger, Sound Effects Editor
    Derek McGinley, Foley Editor
    Anele Onyekwere, Supervising Music Editor
    Carl Sealove, Music Editor
    Andrea Stelter Gard, Foley Artist
    Sean England, Foley Artist

DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation announces Mister Miracle

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Mister Miracle

DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation have announced that they have greenlit Mister Miracle, an adult animated series based on DC’s critically acclaimed and Eisner Award–winning 12-issue comic book series from Tom King and Mitch Gerads. King is the Executive Producer and Showrunner for the show. A network/where the show will air has yet to be determined.

No prison can hold him. No trap can contain him. He is Scott Free, the worldwide celebrity sensation known as Mister Miracle, and he is the greatest escape artist who ever lived. But can he pull off the ultimate trick — and escape death itself?

Something has gone horribly wrong with the perfect life that Scott and his warrior wife Big Barda have built for themselves on Earth. With war raging between their home worlds of Apocalypse and New Genesis, Scott’s cruel adoptive father Darkseid seems to have finally captured the Anti-Life Equation — the ultimate weapon that will give Darkseid total dominance over the universe.

As the mountains of bodies on both sides grow ever higher, only Mister Miracle can stop the slaughter and restore peace. But the terrible power of the Anti-Life Equation may already be at work in his own mind, warping his reality, exposing his long-buried pain, and shattering the fragile happiness he’s found with the woman he loves.

And so begins the odyssey of Scott Free, Mister Miracle: a harrowing, hilarious, heart wrenching journey across the pitfalls of the ordinary and extraordinary as the son of God raised by the devil tries to save his family, his world, and maybe even himself.

Based on characters from DC, Mister Miracle represents the second adult animated series from Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios following the season one success of Creature Commandos. Season two of Creature Commandos is currently in production for HBO Max. Other recent series greenlights from DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation include Starfire!, My Adventures with Green Lantern, and DC Super Powers.

James Gunn’s Creature Commandos with journalist Nicholas Slayton

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“Do you think this Eric Frankenstein is into crypto?”
“This Frankenstein probably invented crypto”
“Frank-coin?”

National security journalist Nicholas Slayton joins me to talk about James Gunn‘s DC animated series for HBO, Creature Commandoes. We’ve got gothic horror, geopolitics and an impressive soundtrack. This episode opens with a spoiler-free conversation on whether the show is worth your time before diving in for a conversation about those who the law does not protect, disability metaphors and more.

Nicholas Slayton is a Los Angeles-based journalist covering the “panic beat” — inequality, war, climate change and protests. He’s currently a Contributing Editor at Task & Purpose and has bylines in the New Republic, American Prospect and Motherboard.

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Cartoon Network and Max Unveils the Premiere Date for Iyanu, April 2025

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Cartoon Network and Max have announced that the animated series Iyanu will premiere on Cartoon Network Saturday, April 5 at 9:30 AM ET/PT, and the following day on Max. The network and streamer also released the premiere feature trailer giving audiences another glimpse into the captivating story based on Nigerian culture and mythology.

Adapted from Roye Okupe’s graphic novel series Iyanu: Child of Wonder—published by YouNeek Studios and Dark Horse Comics – the show is helmed by Roye Okupe himself, who was born and raised in Nigeria and now serves as Creator, Executive Producer and Showrunner. The series is produced by Lion Forge Entertainment.

Drawing on Nigerian culture, music, and mythology, the animated series follows Iyanu, a brave young orphan living in the magical kingdom of Yorubaland. While studying history and ancient arts, she yearns for a normal life—until a looming threat awakens divine powers not seen since the legendary Age of Wonders. Accompanied by newfound friends Biyi, Toye, and a magical leopard named Ekun, Iyanu sets out to uncover the source of this evil, unlocking her destiny along the way.

The talented all-African Iyanu voice cast includes:
Serah Johnson as Iyanu
Okey Jude as Biyi, Iyanu’s carefree adventurer friend
Samuel Kugbiyi as Toye, Iyanu’s bookworm companion
Adesua Etomi-Wellington as Olori
Blossom Chukwujekwu as Kanfo, Toye’s father
Stella Damasus as Sewa
Shaffy Bello as Emi – The One Mother
Ike Ononye as Elder Alapani

Previously announced streaming partner Showmax has set its launch date for June 13, when the entire first season of Iyanu will be available across 44 African countries. Recently announced partner ITVX will also stream the series across the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland this summer.

The show’s executive producers are David Steward II, Stephanie Sperber, Kirsten Newlands and Matt Heath from Lion Forge Entertainment, Roye Okupe of YouNeek Studios, Erica Dupuis of Impact X Capital, Ryan Haidarian of Forefront Media Group and Doug Schwalbe of Superprod.

Check out the Devil May Cry intro featuring… Limp Bizkit!?

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Devil May Cry is getting an animated series on Netflix deputing April 3, 2025. We now have a look at the opening credits which features… Limp Bizkit!?

Yes, the loved/hated nu-metal band is representing in the opening credits for the animated series based on the video game from Capcom. The first game was released in 2001 with “Rollin” released in late 2000 and finding popularity well into 2001 (so it sort of works).

Thanks Netflix and Capcom for making us feel our age!

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man gets an official trailer

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Every neighborhood needs a hero.

The 10-episode animated series “follows Peter Parker on his way to becoming a hero, with a journey unlike we’ve ever seen and a style that celebrates the character’s early comic book roots.”

The voice cast includes Hudson Thames, Colman Domingo, Eugene Byrd, Grace Song, Zeno Robinson, Hugh Dancy, and Charlie Cox. The head writer is Jeff Trammell and Mel Zwyer is the supervising director. Brad Winderbaum, Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Dana Vasquez-Eberhardt, and Trammell serve as executive producers. 

Marvel Animation‘s all-new series Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man debuts January 29 on Disney+. Get a look at the official trailer!

Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight gets a trailer

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Rome is desperate to conquer the last independent village in Gaul and the home of Asterix and Obelix. The secret to the Gauls’ battle superiority is a magic potion, but when the potion master loses his memory, the villagers are left to their own devices against the might of Rome.

Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight is based on the French comic series by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo.

Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight is coming to Netflix.

NYCC 2024: Nickelodeon’s Max & The Midknights makes its debut

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Nickelodeon’s Max & the Midknights creator, voice cast, and co-executive producers gave fans at New York Comic Con a first-look at the CG-animated series, Max & the Midknights, which makes its television debut on Wednesday, October 30, at 7:00 p.m. ET/PT. The series received an initial pick up of 20 episodes across two seasons, with season two (10 episodes) premiering in 2025.

Appearing together for the first time, the voice of Max, Blu del Barrio (Star Trek: Discovery), and the voice of Simon, Zeno Robinson (Transformers: EarthSpark) were joined by creator and best-selling author Lincoln Peirce and co-executive producers David Skelly and Sharon Flynn on a panel. A surprise for fans attending the panel, the voice of Kevyn, Caleb Yen (Beyblade X), also joined the group onstage. Together the panelists shared insight into the development and creation of the show.

Moderated by Max & the Midknights’ Zeno Robinson, creator Lincoln Peirce and co-executive producers David Skelly and Sharon Flynn discussed the origin and development of Max & the Midknights with exclusive first-look clips from upcoming episodes.

Additionally, Nickelodeon and Republic Records Kids and Family will release the soundtrack album, Max & the Midknights (Music from the Series), the same day as the series premiere on Wednesday, October 30. The album is available to pre-save HERE.

Based on the best-selling children’s books by acclaimed author and cartoonist Lincoln Peirce (Big Nate), the show follows an adventurous 10-year-old named Max who embarks on a quest with her newfound friends to save the Kingdom of Byjovia from ominous forces.

Max & the Midknights
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