The animation studio that has spent the past 20 years bringing The Simpsons to life is taking its talents to the web. Film Roman, which has more than 30 TV credits to its name, will team up with the WWE for Camp WWE, a series that imagines WWE stars as children. No release date has been set, but Camp WWE will contain at least 13 three-minute episodes and will be written by Mike Benson, who is best known for his work on TV shows like Entourage and The Bernie Mac Show. Film Roman will handle the animation; in addition to The Simpsons, the studio's credits include King of the Hill and the first two seasons of Family Guy. Camp WWE will feature a plethora of WWE stars as they head to a summer camp run by a counselor named Mr. McMahon. “With a combination of their unique personalities, distinctive characteristics and huge built-in loyal fan base,...
- 11/4/2013
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
WWE Studios has partnered with Film Roman, “The Simpsons” animation studio, to co-finance and co-produce “Camp WWE,” a new animated web series imagining the WWE’s biggest stars as kids, the companies announced Monday. Mike Benson, a writer and co-executive producer for “Entourage” and “The Bernie Mac Show,” will write the series, which will consist of 13 three-minute episodes. Also Read: WWE and ‘The Flintstones’ Tag-Team to Throw Down Some Bedrock “With a combination of their unique personalities, distinctive characteristics and huge built-in loyal fan base, WWE Superstars make for ideal animation subjects in ‘Campe WWE,’” Dana Booton, General Manager for Film Roman,...
- 11/4/2013
- by Lucas Shaw
- The Wrap
WWE Studios and Film Roman will co-finance and co-produce up to 13 three-minute webisodes of the new animated series entitled Camp WWE. Mike Benson, whose credits include Entourage and The Bernie Mac Show, will script them. The comedy is adult-themed, like Film Roman’s The Simpsons and King Of The Hill and covers the formative years of WWE stars, whose misbehavior prompts their parents to send them off to Camp WWE to be turned into model citizens by feared counselor Vince McMahon. That seems to be grounds for comedy, right? Actually, the grapplers are pretty calm offstage. Once at Newsday, I had the pleasure of having a late night dinner at the Carnegie Deli with Kamala The Butcher, Ivan Putski and several others after their match. Despite that you could see the lumps and bumps and the spots where they routinely cut their scalps to bleed and make the pretend violence look more believable,...
- 11/4/2013
- by MIKE FLEMING JR
- Deadline TV
WWE Studios and Film Roman will co-finance and co-produce up to 13 three-minute webisodes of the new animated series entitled Camp WWE. Mike Benson, whose credits include Entourage and The Bernie Mac Show, will script them. The comedy is adult-themed, like Film Roman’s The Simpsons and King Of The Hill and covers the formative years of WWE stars, whose misbehavior prompts their parents to send them off to Camp WWE to be turned into model citizens by feared counselor Vince McMahon. That seems to be grounds for comedy, right? Actually, the grapplers are pretty calm offstage. Once at Newsday, I had the pleasure of having a late night dinner at the Carnegie Deli with Abdullah The Butcher, Ivan Putski and several others after their match. Despite that you could see the lumps and bumps and the spots where they routinely cut their scalps to bleed and make the pretend violence look more believable,...
- 11/4/2013
- by MIKE FLEMING JR
- Deadline
Rock stars and Russian spies -- such are the projects in the works at FX. The cable network is developing "Scar Tissue," based on the autobiography of the same name by Red Hot Chili Peppers singer Anthony Kiedis, FX confirms to TheWrap. The project, which had previously been at HBO, is being executive-produced by Kiedis, along with former "Entourage" executive producers Mike Benson and Marc Abrams, and "Enlightened" executive producer Jason Weinberg. "Scar Tissue" will be produced via Catapult 360 and FX Productions. Also in the works at FX: "The Americans," a drama...
- 10/14/2011
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Rock stars and Russian spies -- such are the projects in the works at FX. The cable network is developing "Scar Tissue," based on the autobiography of the same name by Red Hot Chili Peppers singer Anthony Kiedis, FX confirms to TheWrap. The project, which had previously been at HBO, is being executive-produced by Kiedis, along with former "Entourage" executive producers Mike Benson and Marc Abrams, and "Enlightened" executive producer Jason Weinberg. "Scar Tissue" will be produced via Catapult 360 and FX Productions. Also in the works at FX: "The Americans," a drama...
- 10/14/2011
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Erik Larsen weighed in yesterday on Neil Gaiman's recent court dealings with Todd McFarlane over disputed character rights related to "Spawn," and both Gaiman and McFarlane have since posted their own opinions on the matter, prompting another response from Larsen.
Meanwhile, Twitter was fluttering with Bill Cosby death rumors yesterday. Mike Benson expressed relief when those subsided, though the comics and entertainment industry in general mourned the loss of Superman and James Bond screenwriter Tom Mankiewicz. Geoff Johns in particular noted his passing. Find out what he said after the jump where you'll also see a "Lone Wolf and Cub" casting pick from Chris Weston.
I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is the Twitter Report for August 3, 2010.
@GeoffJohns0 R.I.P. Tom Mankiewicz He helped make Superman fly.
-Geoff Johns, Writer ("Blackest Night," "The Flash")
@westonfront I want an all new "Lone Wolf and Cub" movie starring Ken Watanabe and I want it now.
Meanwhile, Twitter was fluttering with Bill Cosby death rumors yesterday. Mike Benson expressed relief when those subsided, though the comics and entertainment industry in general mourned the loss of Superman and James Bond screenwriter Tom Mankiewicz. Geoff Johns in particular noted his passing. Find out what he said after the jump where you'll also see a "Lone Wolf and Cub" casting pick from Chris Weston.
I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is the Twitter Report for August 3, 2010.
@GeoffJohns0 R.I.P. Tom Mankiewicz He helped make Superman fly.
-Geoff Johns, Writer ("Blackest Night," "The Flash")
@westonfront I want an all new "Lone Wolf and Cub" movie starring Ken Watanabe and I want it now.
- 8/3/2010
- by Brian Warmoth
- MTV Splash Page
From the official Marvel Press Release:
Marvel is pleased to announce that Deadpool: Suicide Kings #1-3 have sold out at Diamond (though copies may still be available at retail level) and will return with Deadpool: Suicide Kings #1 Second Printing Variant, Deadpool: Suicide Kings #2 Second Printing Variant and Deadpool: Suicide Kings #3 Second Printing Variant!
Emmy Award-nominated scribe Mike Benson (television’s Entourage) and fan favorite artist Carlo Barbieri weave a tale of bullets and betrayal as the “Merc with a Mouth” is framed! Wade Wilson does a lot of stupid things, but it’s the one thing he didn’t do that gets him into the most trouble! Someone tarnishes the name of this charismatic enigma and revenge is on his mind, but first he must escape a trio of Marvel powerhouses!
Can Deadpool stay out of the line of fire when the Punisher, Daredevil, and Spider-Man come looking for him?...
Marvel is pleased to announce that Deadpool: Suicide Kings #1-3 have sold out at Diamond (though copies may still be available at retail level) and will return with Deadpool: Suicide Kings #1 Second Printing Variant, Deadpool: Suicide Kings #2 Second Printing Variant and Deadpool: Suicide Kings #3 Second Printing Variant!
Emmy Award-nominated scribe Mike Benson (television’s Entourage) and fan favorite artist Carlo Barbieri weave a tale of bullets and betrayal as the “Merc with a Mouth” is framed! Wade Wilson does a lot of stupid things, but it’s the one thing he didn’t do that gets him into the most trouble! Someone tarnishes the name of this charismatic enigma and revenge is on his mind, but first he must escape a trio of Marvel powerhouses!
Can Deadpool stay out of the line of fire when the Punisher, Daredevil, and Spider-Man come looking for him?...
- 6/16/2009
- by Joe Gillis
- The Flickcast
Here at The Flickcast we hope you had a great Memorial Day weekend. Given the holiday, we want to make sure you realize that comics hit stands this Thursday, May 28, rather than Wednesday because of the holiday schedule.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve wandered into the store on a Wednesday after a holiday and there were no new books. Sometimes even I forget. Feel free to have a hearty laugh at my expense in the comments, I’d laugh at me too. I just want you to be able to benefit from my experience.
My first recommendation this week is the absolutely stellar “Ultimate Wolverine vs Hulk #6.” Lost co-creator and Star Trek producer Damon Lindelof has been blowing me away with this series. To be honest, I’ve enjoyed this book more than Lindelof’s big screen work. How can you not be blown away...
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve wandered into the store on a Wednesday after a holiday and there were no new books. Sometimes even I forget. Feel free to have a hearty laugh at my expense in the comments, I’d laugh at me too. I just want you to be able to benefit from my experience.
My first recommendation this week is the absolutely stellar “Ultimate Wolverine vs Hulk #6.” Lost co-creator and Star Trek producer Damon Lindelof has been blowing me away with this series. To be honest, I’ve enjoyed this book more than Lindelof’s big screen work. How can you not be blown away...
- 5/26/2009
- by David Press
- The Flickcast
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