Fall 2015 Animated TV Preview

Posted on August 31, 2015January 3, 2017 by John Schwarz

Guardians of the Galaxy

Airs on Disney XD

Premieres: September 5th, 2015

Brash adventurer Star-Lord defends the universe from its greatest threats, along with a band of misfits. In the opener, the Guardians come into possession of a dangerous artifact that has Thanos’ new second in charge, Korath, after them.

South Park

Airs on Comedy Central

Premieres September 16, 2015

Five-time Emmy® Award-winner “South Park” returns in its 19th season with 10 all-new episodes. Last season, the foul-mouthed fourth-graders launched a Kickstarter campaign, discovered Randy’s true passion, flew a drone and explored the world of virtual reality. Tune in to see what Cartman, Kyle, Stan and Kenny get into this season.

Moonbeam City

Airs on Comedy Central

Premieres September 16, 2015

“Moonbeam City” is an absurdist, retro-futuristic 80s cop extravaganza. Comedy Central’s new animated series follows Dazzle Novak (voiced by Rob Lowe), a handsome, idiotic detective who commits more crimes than most criminals. His sexy, tyrannical chief Pizzaz Miller (Elizabeth Banks) won’t get off his back. His obnoxious rival Rad Cunningham (Will Forte) will stop at nothing to destroy him. Dazzle must team up with the city’s only competent police officer, Chrysalis Tate (Kate Mara), to protect their beloved, neon-soaked metropolis.

We breakdown the latest trailer of Moonbeam City here.

The Muppets

Premieres on September 22nd, 2015

Airs on ABC

The Muppets return to prime time with a series that, for the first time ever, will explore the Muppets’ personal lives and relationships, both at home and at work, as well as romances, break-ups, achievements, disappointments, wants and desires; a more adult Muppet show, for kids of all ages.

Bob’s Burgers

Premieres September 27th, 2015

Airs on FOX

An animated series that follows the daily life of a working class man, Bob, and his ever-quirky family who together run the restaurant Bob’s Burgers.

Read our recap of the Bob’s Burgers Comic Con panel here.

The Simpsons

Premieres September 27th, 2015

Airs on FOX

The Simpsons reside in the town of Springfield. Homer (Dan Castellaneta) works as a safety inspector at the local nuclear power plant; Marge (Julie Kavner) tries to keep the peace in her family; Bart (Nancy Cartwright) is the mischievous 10-year-old hellion; eight-year-old Lisa (Yeardley Smith) is the intelligent, saxophone-playing, vegetarian member of the family; and baby Maggie conveys emotions via pacifier sucks.

Read our recap of The Simpsons San Diego Comic Con panel here.

Family Guy

Premieres September 27th, 2015

Airs on FOX

A subversive animated comedy that presents the everyday trials and tribulations of family life, but with a distinctive twist and irreverent slant.

Read our recap of the Family Guy panel here.

SuperMansion

Streams on Crackle

Premieres October 8th, 2015

SuperMansion, an all-new Crackle original series, will premiere the first three episodes on October 8, 2015. Additional episodes will stream weekly through December 17, 2015. SuperMansion is the first 22-minute, stop-motion, animated series from Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, the creators of Robot Chicken. Through the uniquely skewed lens of creators Matt Senreich and Zeb Wells, along with executive producers Seth Green and Bryan Cranston, SuperMansion brings to life the League of Freedom, a mostly fearless band of super heroes. The series’ voice cast includes Bryan Cranston, Seth Green, Keegan-Michael Key, Jillian Bell, Tom Root, Tucker Gilmore, Heidi Lynn Gardner and Zeb Wells, along with guest stars Chris Pine, Ron Perlman, Donald Faison, Jordan Peele, Nick Kroll, Anton Yelchin, Famke Janssen, Breckin Meyer – and more.

Watch thevNerdHQ Panel here.

Star Wars Rebels

Airs on Disney XD

Premieres October 14, 2015

Star Wars Rebels continues the epic tradition of the legendary Star Wars saga with all-new exciting, action-packed adventures. Set between the events of Star Wars Episodes III and IV, the story unfolds during a dark time when the evil Galactic Empire is tightening its grip of power on the galaxy. Imperial forces have occupied a remote planet and are ruining the lives of its people. The motley but clever crew of the starship Ghost — cowboy Jedi Kanan, ace pilot Hera, street-smart teenager Ezra, the “muscle” Zeb, warrior firebrand Sabine, and cantankerous old astromech droid Chopper — is among a select few who are brave enough to stand against the Empire. Together, they will face threatening new villains, encounter colorful adversaries, embark on thrilling adventures and become heroes with the power to ignite a rebellion.

Robot Chicken/DC Comics Special III: Friendship is Magic

Airs on Adult Swim

Premieres October 18th, 2015

The Robot Chicken DC Comics Special 3: Magical Friendship surrenders DC Comics’ multitude of Super Heroes and Super-Villains to the demented whims of the award-winning Robot Chicken for a triumphant third time. This time around, Batman and Superman’s bromance takes a competitive turn and the fate of the universe somehow hangs in the balance! The all-star cast includes Seth Green, Matt Senreich, Breckin Meyer, Alfred Molina, Nathan Fillion, Weird Al Yankovic, Alex Borstein, Giovanni Ribisi, Jonathan Banks, Mae Whitman, Hugh Davidson, Dee Bradley Baker, Zeb Wells, Kevin Shinick, plus Adam West and Burt Ward.

Watch the San Diego Comic Con Panel here.

Robot Chicken Season Premiere

Airs on Adult Swim

Premieres October 25th

Robot Chicken uses stop-motion animation to bring pop-culture parodies to life in a modern take on the variety/sketch show format. The Emmy Award®-winning series began airing in February 2005 and remains among the top-rated original series on Adult Swim. Robot Chicken is created by Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, who also serve as executive producers along with their Stoopid Buddy Stoodios partners, John Harvatine IV and Eric Towner. Green and Senreich also write, voice and with Zeb Wells, direct the multiple Annie Award-winning series.

Watch the San Diego Comic Con Panel here.

Mike Tyson Mysteries

Airs on Adult Swim

Premieres November

In Mike Tyson Mysteries, Mike Tyson is taking the fight from the boxing ring to the streets…by solving mysteries! Aided by the Mike Tyson Mystery Team — the Ghost of the Marquess of Queensberry, Mike’s adopted Korean daughter Yung Hee, and a pigeon who was once a man — Mike Tyson will answer any plea sent to him. If you have a problem that needs solving, Iron Mike is in your corner. The gloves come off in this quarter-hour series as the former heavyweight champ and his team gears up for weekly adventures as they put unsolved mysteries down for the count.

Mike Tyson Mysteries stars Mike Tyson, Norm Macdonald (Saturday Night Live), Rachel Ramras (MAD) and Oscar® winner Jim Rash (The Way Way Back, Community), and is produced by Warner Bros. Animation. Sam Register (Teen Titans Go!, MAD, The Looney Tunes Show) serves as executive producer with Hugh Davidson (MAD, The Looney Tunes Show, Robot Chicken) as producer.

Watch the San Diego Comic Con Panel here.

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