Speaking at the Television Critics’ Association’s summer press tour on Saturday, network boss Casey Bloys revealed that Jon Stewart’s HBO project will be an animated parody of a cable news network.
As The Wrap reports, the project will be “an Onion-like portal that will consist of video and text, with the animation allowing for a quick turnaround. […] It allows him to comment real-time on what’s happening during the day’s news events. The animation allows him to respond to things very quickly.” […] There will also be an element on the HBO channel itself as well.
The Hollywood Reporter reports that, Stewart “is establishing an animation studio and wants to get material out on a daily basis. The idea is that it’s an animated parody of a cable news network in an Onion-like portal. It will be his voice, in his actual voice, and his tone.” […] There will also be a written component. And, down the line, a half-hour effort on the linear network.
While no premiere date has been set, it is hoped that the project will be ready in the fall, in time for the presidential election.
Jon Stewart's HBO Project to be an Animated Cable News Network Parody
Speaking at the Television Critics’ Association’s summer press tour on Saturday, network boss Casey Bloys revealed that Jon Stewart’s HBO project will be an animated parody of a cable news network.
As The Wrap reports, the project will be “an Onion-like portal that will consist of video and text, with the animation allowing for a quick turnaround. […] It allows him to comment real-time on what’s happening during the day’s news events. The animation allows him to respond to things very quickly.” […] There will also be an element on the HBO channel itself as well.
The Hollywood Reporter reports that, Stewart “is establishing an animation studio and wants to get material out on a daily basis. The idea is that it’s an animated parody of a cable news network in an Onion-like portal. It will be his voice, in his actual voice, and his tone.” […] There will also be a written component. And, down the line, a half-hour effort on the linear network.
While no premiere date has been set, it is hoped that the project will be ready in the fall, in time for the presidential election.