Mar 4, 2019

TV ROUNDUP: "Victor and Valentino," "DC Superhero Girls," "Human Discoveries

Animated series that have been announced for development, production and distribution are regularly featured.

Diego Morano (scenic designer, "Black Dynamite," "OK K.O.! Be a Hero!") ), Cartoon Network's new supernatural adventure series "Victor & Valentino" will premiere its first four episodes simultaneously throughout the U.S. and Latin America on March 30 at 9:30 AM ET/PT.

Morano's animated show highlights Mesoamerican folklore through the story of two half-brothers who must learn to accept each other's flaws and abilities while exploring the mysterious town of Monte Macabre, home to the region's famous myths and legends.

All episodes premiere today on the Cartoon Network app. Ten episodes will be available on the CN app and on demand prior to the official premiere. In keeping with the show's cultural identity, viewers will also have the option to watch the Spanish-language version of all episodes on the app. [The series is executive produced by Cartoon Network Studios and developed through the company's Global Artists Program.

Cartoon Network has released a trailer for the new series "DC Superhero Girls," based on a concept that first debuted in 2015 as a Youtube short series produced by DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation. was released to the public.

The new TV format kicks off with a one-hour special, "DC Super Hero Girls: Sweet Justice," which will premiere on March 8, followed by the regular series on Sundays beginning March 17.

The series is produced by Lauren Faust ("My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic," "Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends") and Warner Bros. Animation president Sam Register ("Teen Titans Go!") will serve as executive producer.

The Cartoon Network version stars Tara Strong as Batgirl, Grey Griffin as Wonder Woman, Kari Wahlgren as Zatanna, Nicole Sullivan as Supergirl, and Kimberly Brooks as Bumblebee, Green Lantern Jessica Cruz, featuring Myrna Belasco as Jessica Cruz.

DC Super Hero Girls will be available on all Cartoon Network platforms, including CN App and On Demand.

Facebook Watch, a video-on-demand service operated by the social media platform, announced that actors Zac Efron and Anna Kendrick will appear in the upcoming animated adult series Human Discoveries Human Discoveries," an upcoming animated series for adults.

The plot centers on a group of friends living at the dawn of human civilization who first discover essentials like fire and the wheel. But in addition to the practical inventions they need to survive, they are also the first to encounter the vices and virtues of humanity: art, alcohol, fashion, racism, small talk, and the concept of monogamy.

Chris Bruno and David Howard Lee created the series. In addition to Efron and Kendrick, they are Shadow Machine's Corey Campodonico and Alex Bulkley ("BoJack Horseman," "Final Space"), Kirk J. Rudell, Jason Barrett, Mike Simkin, Ninja's Runnin' Wild and is executive producer along with.

The series is expected to debut later this year.