Adult Swim News: Comic-Con Lineup And New Home Release Announced

 

 

Turn that frown upside down! From creators Zach Hadel and Michael Cusack, go on a journey across a bizarre and colorful world with SMILING FRIENDS: The Complete First Season on Blu-ray™ and DVD August 29, 2023. You’ll be grinning ear to ear while you binge on all 8 episodes, alongside a bonus special and audio commentary. The series is available now to purchase Digitally.

The quarter-hour animated series is co-created by Cusack (YOLO: Crystal Fantasy) and Hadel (Hellbenders) and animated by Princess Bento Studio. SMILING FRIENDS has been viewed over 7 million times across linear, digital, and streaming.

SYNOPSIS:

Who are the Smiling Friends? They’re Pim, Charlie, Allan, and Glep and they’re here to make you SMILE!! And they guarantee to put a smile on YOUR face, if you buy this disc (*Smiles not actually guaranteed*). Watch 8 wonderful adventures into this fantastic, odd, beautiful, sometimes scary, but always amazing world. Plus, they go to Brazil in a special bonus episode. Get yours and start smiling today!

SMILING FRIENDS: The Complete First Season is available now to purchase Digitally from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Vudu and more. Blu-Ray Discs and DVD will be available August 29, 2023 to purchase online and in-store at major retailers. Pre-order your copy now.

BONUS FEATURES

• Audio Commentary

Nine 11-MINUTE EPISODES

1. Desmond’s Big Day Out
2. Mr. Frog
3. Shrimp’s Odyssey
4. A Silly Halloween Special
5. Who Violently Murdered Simon S. Salty?
6. Enchanted Forest
7. Frowning Friends
8. Charlie Dies and Doesn’t Come Back
9. The Smiling Friends Go To Brazil!

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Adult Swim has announced its full line-up of panels for San Diego Comic-Con 2023, and you can see it below.

Thursday, July 20

“The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart”
8:30 p.m., Room 6BCF
Be among the first fans to experience the all-new original animated movie “The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart” with the world premiere screening! Afterwards, join filmmakers and cast for a panel discussion and audience Q&A. “The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart” will be available to own on Digital starting July 21 and on Blu-ray^TM on July 25, 2023.
Friday, July 21

“My Adventures with Superman”
11:00 a.m., Indigo Ballroom
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Superman like you’ve never seen him before! Watch a new episode of Adult Swim’s newest comedy adventure and join the heroic cast and crew of “My Adventures with Superman” as they discuss familiar friends and foes, plus what else we will see in season one and beyond. “My Adventures with Superman” is produced by Warner Bros. Animation.

“Teenage Euthanasia”
12:00 p.m., Indigo Ballroom
Trophy might be dead, and stuck in Florida, but join the very much alive cast and crew in sunny San Diego as they look back at the apocalyptic near-future and share an exclusive look at the new season. “Teenage Euthanasia” season two premieres Wednesday, July 26 at Midnight on Adult Swim, next day on Max.

“Metalocalypse: The Army of the Doomstar”
1:00 p.m., Indigo Ballroom
Can the Metalocalypse be stopped? Join series co-creator Brendan Small and guests as they talk all things “Metalocalypse,” reveal footage from the forthcoming film, and discuss the forthcoming album “Dethalbum IV.” “Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar” will be available to own on Digital and Blu-ray^TM starting August 22, 2023.

“Rick and Morty: 10^th Anniversary”
2:00 p.m., Indigo Ballroom
It hasn’t been 100 years QUITE yet but join the cast and crew as they celebrate ten years of “Rick and Morty” adventures and family shenanigans! Plus, get a sneak peek at the upcoming seventh season!!