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Gremlins
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Developed byTze Chun
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Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
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Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai is an upcoming American computer-animated fantasy comedy streaming television series that is set to be released on HBO Max in the United States.[1] The series will consist of 10 episodes and serve as a prequel to the 1984 film Gremlins and its 1990 sequel The New Batch.[2] Set in 1920s Shanghai, East China, Secrets of the Mogwai will tell the story of how 10-year-old Sam Wing met Gizmo, a young Mogwai.[3] It will be written and executive produced by Tze Chun. Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey, Sam Register, and Brendan Hay also serve as executive producers.[4] In February 2021, ahead of the series premiere, the series was renewed for a second season.[5][6]

The first episode will have its world premiere at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 13, 2022.[7] The series will air on Cartoon Network as part of their ACME Night block.[8]

Premise

The series will focus on how naive 10-year-old Sam Wing met the young Mogwai called Gizmo. Along with a teenage street thief named Elle, Sam and Gizmo take a perilous journey through the Chinese countryside, encountering, and sometimes battling, colorful monsters and spirits from Chinese folklore. On their quest to return Gizmo to his family and uncover a legendary treasure, they are pursued by a power-hungry industrialist and his growing army of evil Gremlins.[9]

Voice cast

Development

On February 25, 2019, WarnerMedia greenlighted an animated series based on Gremlins,[10][11] for its streaming service HBO Max.[12] Tze Chun was confirmed to write the series and serve as an executive producer with Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey, Sam Register, and Brendan Hay.[13] On July 1, 2019, the series, now titled Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, was given a series order of 10 episodes.[14][15]

In February 2020, Joe Dante, director of the original two films, revealed that he was acting as a consultant for the series.[16] In July of that same year, it was revealed that Howie Mandel will not reprise his role as Gizmo for the series.[17] On February 17, 2021, ahead of the series premiere, HBO Max renewed the series for a second season at the TCA virtual Press Tour.[5]

In February 2021, the voice cast of Izaac Wang, Ming-Na Wen, B. D. Wong, James Hong, Matthew Rhys, and Gabrielle Green was announced, with A. J. Locascio voicing Gizmo.[18] In December 2021, the first clip was shown in a HBO Max trailer for 2022 releases.[19]

Release

In March 2022, it was announced the series would premiere its first episode at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 13, 2022.[7] In September 2021, it was announced the series would air on Cartoon Network as part of their ACME Night block.[8] On May 16, 2022, Warner Bros. Animation and Amblin Television allowed fans a first look at the Wing family from the upcoming HBO Max animated series, Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai. [20]

References

  1. ^ Welch, Chris (July 9, 2019). "WarnerMedia confirms its Netflix rival will be called HBO Max". The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
  2. ^ Squires, John (July 1, 2019). "Animated Prequel "Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai" Ordered to Series at WarnerMedia!". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  3. ^ Evangelista, Chris (July 1, 2019). "'Gremlins' Prequel Animated Series Will Reveal 'Secrets of the Mogwai'". /Film. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  4. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (July 1, 2019). "'Gremlins' Prequel Animated Series Officially A Go At WarnerMedia Streamer". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  5. ^ a b Petski, Denise (February 17, 2021). "'Gremlins' Prequel Animated Series Gets Early Season 2 Renewal By HBO Max – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  6. ^ "WarnerMedia Expands Kids & Family Offerings on Cartoon Network and HBO Max Under New Tagline Redraw Your World" (Press release). WarnerMedia. February 17, 2021. Archived from the original on February 17, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  7. ^ a b Hopewell, John (March 18, 2022). "'Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai' to World Premiere at Annecy Animation Festival (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  8. ^ a b Milligan, Mercedes (September 1, 2021). "WarnerMedia Kids & Family Launching 'ACME Night' Block Sept. 19". Animation Magazine. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  9. ^ Hamman, Cody (September 1, 2021). "Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai HBO Max series will air on Cartoon Network". JoBlo.com. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  10. ^ Porter, Rick (February 25, 2019). "'Gremlins' Animated Series in Development for WarnerMedia Streaming Service". The Hollywood Reporter. Valence Media. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  11. ^ Otterson, Joe (February 25, 2019). "'Gremlins' Animated Series in the Works at WarnerMedia Streaming Service (Exclusive)". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  12. ^ Spangler, Todd (July 9, 2019). "Friends to Leave Netflix for WarnerMedia's HBO Max Streaming Service in 2020". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
  13. ^ Iannucci, Rebecca (July 1, 2019). "'Gremlins' Prequel Snags Series Order at WarnerMedia Streaming Service". TVLine. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  14. ^ Otterson, Joe (July 1, 2019). "'Gremlins' Animated Prequel Ordered to Series at WarnerMedia Streaming". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  15. ^ Trumbore, Dave (January 15, 2020). "'Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai': Release Date Confirmed for HBO Max Animated Series". Collider. Retrieved January 16, 2020.
  16. ^ Bui, Hoai-Tran (February 18, 2020). "'Gremlins' Director Joe Dante Will Consult on HBO Max's Animated 'Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai' Series". /Film. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
  17. ^ Cainan (July 16, 2020). "'Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai' Update with Writer and Executive Producer Tze Chun". Geek Vibes Nation. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
  18. ^ Zorrilla, Mónica Marie (February 16, 2021). "'Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai' Adds Ming-Na Wen, BD Wong, Matthew Rhys to Cast (Exclusive)". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
  19. ^ "HBO Max Reveals New Campaign Spot Highlighting Upcoming Originals, Warner Bros. Streaming Exclusives, Hit Movies and More Arriving in 2022 | Pressroom".
  20. ^ Osbourne, Aussie. "First Look: "Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai"". Aussie Osbourne. Retrieved May 17, 2022.