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2020-07-30 21:17:00 UTC
It's really a 'next generation' sequel instead of the original Green
Hornet, including, thanks to the "Politically Correct" / "Equality"
morons, a gender-swapped the Kato character ... it's of course now
"illegal" to have a show with only male characters, even an animated
one. :-\
From ComingSoon.net ...
The Green Hornet animated series in the works from Kevin Smith!
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According to Deadline, Kevin Smith (Clerks, Jay and Silent Bob)
and kids content producer WildBrain (Peanuts, Teletubbies,
Inspector Gadget) are in the process of developing a brand new
animated series, centered on George W. Trendie and Fran
Striker's classic 1930s superhero The Green Hornet. They're
currently planning to shop the project to networks and
streaming services.
"It's an honor to escort the legendary Green Hornet and Kato
into their very own animated series for the first time in the
rich history of these iconic pop culture characters," Smith
said in a statement. "We'll be telling a tale of two Hornets -
past and future - that spans generations and draws inspiration
from a lifetime spent watching classic cartoons and amazing
animation like 'Batman: The Animated Series,' 'Heavy Metal,'
and 'Super Friends.' I can't believe WildBrain gave me this job
and I can't thank them enough for the opportunity to extend my
childhood a little longer."
The Green Hornet animated series is being created for a family
audience that will be set in contemporary times. It will follow
the adventures of a re-imagined Green Hornet and Kato - now the
grown son of the original Green Hornet and the daughter of the
original Kato - as they partner to battle crime in Century City.
It will also feature the Green Hornet's ultra-high-tech car,
Black Beauty.
"We're thrilled to embark on a new animated Green Hornet series
with Kevin, who has set up an incredibly rich world with a cast
of amazing characters - especially Kato, who is no longer just
a sidekick, but is now a strong female partner to the Green
Hornet. With his ingenious talent and passion for superheroes
and classic franchises, Kevin is the perfect creator to update
the Green Hornet. We're excited to share the new Green Hornet
and Kato with audiences worldwide." WildBrain's EVP Content and
Current Series, Stephanie Betts said.
Interestingly, Kevin Smith was originally attached to write a
screenplay for Miramax's previously planned live-action Green
Hornet film which was then cancelled. However, he later decided
to release his unused screenplay through a comic book series
instead, with Dynamite Entertainment publishing it from 2010 up
until 2013.
The characters were first created by George W. Trendle and Fran
Striker in 1936. The Green Hornet was one of early radio's most
popular adventure shows, predating Superman, before being turned
into 1940s movie serials from Universal. A 1966 TV series,
distributed by 20th Century Fox TV, followed, introducing Bruce
Lee (Kato) to the United States. The story centered around Britt
Reid owner/publisher of The Daily Sentinel. Armed with knowledge
from his sources, cool weapons, a supercar known as The Black
Beauty, and teaming with his trusty aide Kato, Reid became
The Green Hornet, a vigilante crime fighter wanted by the police
and feared by the criminal world.
After Miramax failed to develop the live-action film adaptation
during the 1990s, Sony Pictures revived the project in 2008 with
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg set as the new writers and executive
producers. In 2011, the action-comedy led by Rogen and Jay Chou
was released and had grossed over $200 million at the worldwide
box office.
<https://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/1143663-the-green-hornet-animated-series-in-the-works-kevin-smith>
Hornet, including, thanks to the "Politically Correct" / "Equality"
morons, a gender-swapped the Kato character ... it's of course now
"illegal" to have a show with only male characters, even an animated
one. :-\
From ComingSoon.net ...
The Green Hornet animated series in the works from Kevin Smith!
---------------------------------------------------------------
According to Deadline, Kevin Smith (Clerks, Jay and Silent Bob)
and kids content producer WildBrain (Peanuts, Teletubbies,
Inspector Gadget) are in the process of developing a brand new
animated series, centered on George W. Trendie and Fran
Striker's classic 1930s superhero The Green Hornet. They're
currently planning to shop the project to networks and
streaming services.
"It's an honor to escort the legendary Green Hornet and Kato
into their very own animated series for the first time in the
rich history of these iconic pop culture characters," Smith
said in a statement. "We'll be telling a tale of two Hornets -
past and future - that spans generations and draws inspiration
from a lifetime spent watching classic cartoons and amazing
animation like 'Batman: The Animated Series,' 'Heavy Metal,'
and 'Super Friends.' I can't believe WildBrain gave me this job
and I can't thank them enough for the opportunity to extend my
childhood a little longer."
The Green Hornet animated series is being created for a family
audience that will be set in contemporary times. It will follow
the adventures of a re-imagined Green Hornet and Kato - now the
grown son of the original Green Hornet and the daughter of the
original Kato - as they partner to battle crime in Century City.
It will also feature the Green Hornet's ultra-high-tech car,
Black Beauty.
"We're thrilled to embark on a new animated Green Hornet series
with Kevin, who has set up an incredibly rich world with a cast
of amazing characters - especially Kato, who is no longer just
a sidekick, but is now a strong female partner to the Green
Hornet. With his ingenious talent and passion for superheroes
and classic franchises, Kevin is the perfect creator to update
the Green Hornet. We're excited to share the new Green Hornet
and Kato with audiences worldwide." WildBrain's EVP Content and
Current Series, Stephanie Betts said.
Interestingly, Kevin Smith was originally attached to write a
screenplay for Miramax's previously planned live-action Green
Hornet film which was then cancelled. However, he later decided
to release his unused screenplay through a comic book series
instead, with Dynamite Entertainment publishing it from 2010 up
until 2013.
The characters were first created by George W. Trendle and Fran
Striker in 1936. The Green Hornet was one of early radio's most
popular adventure shows, predating Superman, before being turned
into 1940s movie serials from Universal. A 1966 TV series,
distributed by 20th Century Fox TV, followed, introducing Bruce
Lee (Kato) to the United States. The story centered around Britt
Reid owner/publisher of The Daily Sentinel. Armed with knowledge
from his sources, cool weapons, a supercar known as The Black
Beauty, and teaming with his trusty aide Kato, Reid became
The Green Hornet, a vigilante crime fighter wanted by the police
and feared by the criminal world.
After Miramax failed to develop the live-action film adaptation
during the 1990s, Sony Pictures revived the project in 2008 with
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg set as the new writers and executive
producers. In 2011, the action-comedy led by Rogen and Jay Chou
was released and had grossed over $200 million at the worldwide
box office.
<https://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/1143663-the-green-hornet-animated-series-in-the-works-kevin-smith>