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Five long years after Vivziepop’s 2019 release of the Hazbin Hotel YouTube pilot “That’s Entertainment!”, the animated musical series returned for its first season on Amazon Prime. However, the highly-anticipated release of Hazbin Hotel season 1 brought with it a major change that was met with criticism from the series’ cult following.

Between the 2019 release of the YouTube pilot and the 2024 release of season 1 via Amazon Prime and A24, Vivziepop re-auditioned each major role, leading to a group recasting of Hazbin Hotel. This new Hazbin Hotel season 1 cast was met with a good deal of pushback from Hellaverse fans who had been following the project since its Patreon-funded inception, and vague communication from the show creator led to speculation about the reasons behind this drastic change. However, the fact that Hazbin Hotel season 1 set a Prime Video streaming record seems to indicate that the change may have been for the better.

Indie animation studio Glitch Productions debuted the pilot episode of their kooky new project, The Amazing Digital Circus, on YouTube last year, asking viewers to help them greenlight a full season by purchasing merchandise and subscribing to their channel. Now, after millions of likes, views, and subscribers, The Amazing Digital Circus will be available to stream on Netflix while continuing to premiere new episodes on Glitch Productions' YouTube channel.

With only two available episodes so far, The Amazing Digital Circus has nevertheless become an Internet phenomenon. Earning an 8.1/10 on IMDb and hundreds of positive reviews, it's no wonder that the show was picked up by Netflix, who plans to release the third episode on October 4th with subsequent episodes to follow. However, Glitch Productions assured fans via their X account that the Netflix deal only regards licensing rights, allowing Glitch Productions to continue independently funding the show and making all executive and creative decisions.

Less than a year ago, Glitch Productions uploaded the pilot episode of “The Amazing Digital Circus” to YouTube with a plea to help them fund a full season. Now, 346 million views later, “The Amazing Digital Circus” is coming to Netflix while continuing to premiere new episodes on YouTube.

A deceptively cheery-looking animated series about life under the big top, the Australian animated series is a delightfully dark comedy about, as Glitch Productions wrote on its website, “A woman gets trapped in a crazy virtual world along with five other humans and are now subject to the whims of wacky AI and their own personal traumas.” Or, put another way, “What if it was ‘Toy Story,’ but everyone was a jerk?”

Created and directed by Gooseworx (also a composer on “Hazbin Hotel”) and produced by Glitch Productions, “The Amazing Digital Circus” will premiere Episodes 1–3 on Netflix October 4, the same day the third episode premieres on YouTube.

After Dragon Ball Super, Goku has gained new powers that make his rematch against Superman worth a watch. Death Battle settles the age-old debate between Goku and Superman, determining that Superman is the stronger character. Goku may never be able to defeat Superman because he has limits that the Kryptonian lacks.

One of the oldest schoolyard debates on who'd win in a fight, Dragon Ball's Goku or DC's Superman, has been ultimately decided in a fully animated and well-broken down battle that'll likely entertain fans of either iconic franchise. Superman and Goku are two of the world's most famous fictional characters, and they are often compared to each other. The talented team behind the YouTube channel Death Battle has considered the most powerful forms the beloved characters have attained and determined who is the strongest for the third time in the long-running series' history.

Death Battle is a long-running...

Hazbin Hotel, the raunchy animated pilot, is finally becoming a fully-fledged series on Prime Video, following its successful debut on YouTube. The events of the pilot are considered canon, but the series will set the correct lore of the world, and some visual changes have been made. The new series will feature a new cast, with notable actors taking on the roles, and Bento Box Entertainment is teaming up with SpindleHorse Toons for the animation. The series will debut on Prime Video in January 2024.

After Hazbin Hotel rocked the internet in 2019, followed by the successful spinoff series Helluva Boss, this raunchy animated pilot is finally coming to Prime Video via A24 as a fully-fledged series. Hazbin Hotel tells the story of Charlie Morningstar, the princess of Hell, as she develops a controversial program to "rehabilitate" the numerous demons residing down below: the eponymous Hazbin Hotel, where demons check-in and redeemed souls check out.

Hazbin Hotel, an adult animated musical, has released its full voice cast for its highly anticipated season 1, which includes well-established names such as Erika Henningsen and Stephanie Beatriz. The show initially gained popularity with its pilot episode on YouTube, which has accumulated over 90 million views. This success led to a spinoff series called Helluva Boss and a renewed season 3 in production. While some original voice actors will not be returning for season 1, the new cast members have the task of reproducing the brilliance of their predecessors and making the show's first full season a memorable one.

The full voice cast of the forthcoming adult animated musical Hazbin Hotel has recently been released, and it includes some familiar voices. Created by animator and director Vivienne Medrano, the animated television show initially kicked off in 2019 with a highly rated pilot episode on YouTube and follows Charlie Morningstar, the daughter of Lucifer, as...

Lackadaisy, the beloved webcomic by Tracy Butler, is no stranger to captivating its vast reader base with its distinctive art style and engrossing narrative. However, the latest buzz isn't only about the webcomic. The team behind Lackadaisy recently unveiled an emotionally-charged teaser trailer for the upcoming animated series, showcasing protagonist Rocky's somber journey to return to a presumed family home, only to find it deserted. The trailer's evocative mood isn't all gloom, though, as it concludes with a heartwarming scene of Rocky playing the violin, and a glimpse of characters Mitzi and Atlas May.

The teaser accomplishes two things: sparking interest among fans and announcing the beginning of a crowdfunding initiative. This move, as strategic as it is engaging, has turned heads and opened wallets. By providing a direct link to Lackadaisy's BackerKit campaign in the video description, the creators have seamlessly bridged the emotional connection of the trailer to...

An emotional trailer for Lackadaisy Season 1 drops, announcing a crowdfunding campaign to support the project.

The promotional video, which is available on YouTube, has a surprisingly somber tone as it shows protagonist Rocky hitchhiking and catching trains in an attempt to return to (what can be assumed to be) his family's home; however, when he eventually arrives, he finds the rundown place abandoned. The trailer does end on a hopeful note, with Rocky playing his violin and encountering Mitzi and Atlas May.

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The video's description has a link to Lackadaisy's BackerKit campaign, which will be open through Aug. 24. Already over 6,200 people have supported the project and its initial goal of $125,000 has been surpassed. At the time of writing, roughly $743,720 has been pledged by fans of Tracy Butler's webcomic; a total of $1 million will need to be...

The animated short Lackadaisy, based on the webcomic of the same name, has finally landed its first public screening since its successful YouTube release.

A press release from Los Angeles' Secret Movie Club reveals it will be hosting a screening of Lackadaisy at LA’s Secret Movie Club Theater on Aug. 2, followed by a Q&a with the crew. The animated short was released earlier this year and has become a viral sensation, garnering nearly 10 million views.

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"One of the key missions of Secret Movie Club is have working moviemakers come to the theater to do Q&a's with our audience on how they are getting work made, seen, and distributed," opens the press release. It continues, saying, "One of the biggest success stories of 2023 so far is how the filmmakers of the expertly animated Lackadaisy...

When one thinks about the video streaming platform YouTube, vlogs about a person’s daily life or even short insightful documentaries that are just about anything and everything come to mind. Having surpassed the test of time, some content creators have become synonymous with the website, including Rhett and Link from Good Mythical Morning, who provide a daily show that thrives on variety, and Casey Neistat, an entrepreneurial personality from New York City. While they provide a sense of live-action entertainment for many people across the world, all kinds of unique webtoons also have come to reside on this very popular corner of the internet.

While there are channels like Cartoon Hangover that host a variety of shows like Bravest Warriors and Bee and Puppycat, which both serve science fiction fans, as well as God’s School: The Olympian Gods, which attracts fantasy enthusiasts with its retellings of epic folklore,...

(Welcome to Animation Celebration, a recurring feature where we explore the limitless possibilities of animation as a medium. In this edition: "Lackadaisy.")

Since its inception, the Animation Celebration column has been a way to showcase animated feature films across a multitude of genres, specifically with projects that utilize the medium for adult audiences. Animation offers limitless possibilities for creators choosing to work within the medium and advancements in technology have increased the accessibility for independent animators to create and distribute their own work without needing the backing of a big studio. One of those examples is the ridiculously impressive pilot for "Lackadaisy," which has already amassed over 5 million views since it was uploaded to YouTube on March 29, 2023.

The pilot was directed and produced by Fable Siegel and is based on Tracy J. Butler's award-winning webcomic of the same name. "Lackadaisy" is a prohibition-era crime series featuring anthropomorphic cats. Set in St.

Screen Rant is excited to share an exclusive clip of Lackadaisy: The Short Animated Film, which is being adapted from the Eisner-nominated webcomic of the same name. This Prohibition-era tale will capture the hearts of not only comic fans, but also animation fans as it comes to life with the efforts of Iron Circus Comics. The anthropomorphic series has captured fans' hearts for over a decade and will now provide a chance for long-time and new fans alike to experience it in a new way.

Created by Tracy Butler, Lackadaisy began releasing in 2006. It has since won and been nominated for numerous awards, including an Eisner nomination in 2011 in the Best Digital Comic category. In 2020, an animated adaptation was announced. Now, a clip from the upcoming film is available with the film set to debut this March 29 on YouTube.

Lackadaisy Clip Captures the Webcomic's Charm & Style

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A new Hazbin Hotel poster featuring protagonist Charlie Morningstar promises an exciting year ahead. An upcoming adult animated television series by A24, Hazbin Hotel began as a 31-minute pilot posted to YouTube in 2019 by creator Vivienne "Vivziepop" Medrano. Since then, the video has garnered more than 83 million views and has accrued a dedicated fanbase. Hazbin Hotel's massive internet success led Medrano to expand the pilot's universe, and the series now includes two comics, a full-length music video, and a spinoff series entitled Helluva Boss. In August 2020, Hazbin Hotel was picked up by A24, with plans for a long-form TV series to be released in summer 2023.

In a new poster released on Hazbin Hotel's Twitter page, Charlie promises that 2023 is going to be "one hell of a year!" Check out the poster below:

Buckle up! 2023 is going to get wild...

Creator Vivienne "VivziePop" Medrano has released the first looks at A24's upcoming television series Hazbin Hotel in a series of short videos. Hazbin Hotel was originally a 31-minute long pilot project posted to YouTube by Medrano in October 2019. The pilot, which currently has over 82 million views, became a viral sensation, leading to Medrano releasing a spinoff series called Helluva Boss, two Hazbin Hotel webcomics, and a full-length music video. In August 2020, Hazbin Hotel was picked up by production company A24, who ordered a full television series of the show. While there has been no official release date for the series yet, it has been revealed that A24 is looking toward a Summer 2023 release.

In a post to Medrano's Instagram page, she reveals four short first-look videos at the upcoming Hazbin Hotel series. The videos, which are all silent, are quick looks at characters from the pilot episode, with their redesigned looks.