Few American animated shows have had the depth and breadth of the long-running Adult Swim series "The Venture Bros." The series, created by Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer, started as a riff on old Hanna Barbera shows like "Johnny Quest," following adult super-scientist Dr. Thaddeus "Rusty" Venture (James Urbaniak) as he tries to escape the shadow of his genius father and child stardom as a boy adventurer. Along with his bodyguard, the turbo-competent Brock Samson (Patrick Warburton), he's also trying to raise his sons, Hank (Chris McCulloch) and Dean (Michael Sinterniklaas), who are hilariously earnest and sweet and disaster-prone. They faced off against Rusty's nemesis, the Monarch (McCulloch), along with various other villains from the Guild of Calamitous Intent, for seven seasons before being pretty abruptly cancelled, leaving them with a pretty unsatisfying ending.
In an interview with NPR, Hammer shared his feelings on the "ending" they were left with following the cancellation,...
In an interview with NPR, Hammer shared his feelings on the "ending" they were left with following the cancellation,...
- 5/4/2025
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
The Venture Bros. co-creator Jackson Publick denies rumors that a renewal is his decision.
In an October 15 post on X, Publick responded to claims that the Titmouse productions' Nycc panel, "Titmouse Inc. - We Make Cartoons!," had put the onus of a The Venture Bros. renewal on the shoulders of Publick and his fellow co-creator Doc Hammer. Publick stated simply, "If any word of this was true, we'd be making The Venture Bros. right now, and probably would have been at Nycc to say so."
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If any word of this was true, we'd be making The Venture Bros. right now, and probably would have been at Nycc to say so. https://t.co/bMqBf6qeH4 — Jackson Publick (@jacksonpublick) October 15, 2023
The Venture Bros. debuted on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block in 2003 with a single pilot episode before returning over a year later in...
In an October 15 post on X, Publick responded to claims that the Titmouse productions' Nycc panel, "Titmouse Inc. - We Make Cartoons!," had put the onus of a The Venture Bros. renewal on the shoulders of Publick and his fellow co-creator Doc Hammer. Publick stated simply, "If any word of this was true, we'd be making The Venture Bros. right now, and probably would have been at Nycc to say so."
Related: 10 Great Cartoons That Copied Scooby-Doo's Formula
If any word of this was true, we'd be making The Venture Bros. right now, and probably would have been at Nycc to say so. https://t.co/bMqBf6qeH4 — Jackson Publick (@jacksonpublick) October 15, 2023
The Venture Bros. debuted on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block in 2003 with a single pilot episode before returning over a year later in...
- 10/15/2023
- by John Dodge
- CBR
When it comes to adult cartoons and superhero shows, The Venture Bros. (created by Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer) has one of the biggest and most creative cast of superheroes, supervillains, and civilians ever seen. As such, every character had a unique voice and manner of speaking. It's because of the characters' distinct voices and word choices that it was easy to mistakenly think that the highly-acclaimed Adult Swim superhero satire hired more voice actors than it really did.
In truth, many of The Venture Bros.' most important characters were voiced by the same three actors. The rest were split among guest actors, who only needed to show for at least one episode per season. This didn't diminish the quality of The Venture Bros. as a series and finale movie (Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart), but it could be confusing to figure out where exactly an actor performed.
In truth, many of The Venture Bros.' most important characters were voiced by the same three actors. The rest were split among guest actors, who only needed to show for at least one episode per season. This didn't diminish the quality of The Venture Bros. as a series and finale movie (Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart), but it could be confusing to figure out where exactly an actor performed.
- 10/4/2023
- by Angelo Delos Trinos
- CBR
(Welcome to Animation Celebration, a recurring feature where we explore the limitless possibilities of animation as a medium. In this edition: "The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart.")
Adult Swim has always felt like a safe haven for the weirdos of the world, a network willing to let absurdist geniuses like Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim run wild and subvert classic cartoons for a new generation no matter how bizarre things would turn out. Plenty of shows have come and gone since the channel's launch in 2001, but for the last 20 years, there has remained a constant presence that captures the heart of what makes Adult Swim such a vital network for creativity — "The Venture Bros." Created By Doc Hammer and Jackson Publick (Eric Hammer and Christopher McCulloch), "The Venture Bros." started out as a satire on the boy adventurer and Space Age adventure cartoons prevalent in...
Adult Swim has always felt like a safe haven for the weirdos of the world, a network willing to let absurdist geniuses like Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim run wild and subvert classic cartoons for a new generation no matter how bizarre things would turn out. Plenty of shows have come and gone since the channel's launch in 2001, but for the last 20 years, there has remained a constant presence that captures the heart of what makes Adult Swim such a vital network for creativity — "The Venture Bros." Created By Doc Hammer and Jackson Publick (Eric Hammer and Christopher McCulloch), "The Venture Bros." started out as a satire on the boy adventurer and Space Age adventure cartoons prevalent in...
- 8/2/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Venture Bros. Removal Rumors Debunked By Max After Show Creator Seemingly Blindsided On Social Media
Rumors of The Venture Bros. being removed from Max in August are false, as confirmed by Warner Bros. Discovery. Warner Bros. Discovery has faced criticism for removing animated shows from Max as they have for their removal of several live-action shows and movies. The potential removal of The Venture Bros. would have been unfortunate, considering its high-profile cancellation and the recent release of a follow-up movie. However, the series is staying put for now.
Rumors of The Venture Bros. being removed from Max have been debunked after the show's creator is blindsided on social media. The Venture Bros. has the distinction of being one of Adult Swim's longest-running series, having aired its first season in 2004. The series, an action-comedy which follows the lives of the titular Venture family, has recently returned with a follow-up movie titled The Venture Bros: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart.
Show creator...
Rumors of The Venture Bros. being removed from Max have been debunked after the show's creator is blindsided on social media. The Venture Bros. has the distinction of being one of Adult Swim's longest-running series, having aired its first season in 2004. The series, an action-comedy which follows the lives of the titular Venture family, has recently returned with a follow-up movie titled The Venture Bros: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart.
Show creator...
- 7/24/2023
- by Abdullah Al-Ghamdi
- ScreenRant
Taking something off of a streaming platform is constantly confusing for the general public because why does anything have to leave in the first place? But they do and now it seems like The Venture Bros. will be leaving Max in August and the creator of the series himself didn't even know it was happening. Christopher McCulloch, who co-created the series with Doc Hammer, took to Twitter under his pseudonym "Jackson Publick" and responded to a viral tweet about the series. In it, there is a screenshot from IMdB that says the entire series will be leaving Max by August 12.
- 7/22/2023
- by Rachel Leishman
- Collider.com
The co-creator of the animated series The Venture Bros. voiced his confusion at his show apparently being removed from the streaming service, Max.
Learning via Twitter, Jackson Publick replied, "Um... What?" to a screengrab dated July 21, announcing that The Venture Bros. will be leaving Max on August 12. The news wasn't only a shock to the co-creator but also to fans. Given that The Venture Bros.' sequel film: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart was also released on July 21, Publick's words echo the confusion of many at the timing of this action.
Related: Review: The Venture Bros. Movie is a Perfectly Hysterical & Heartfelt Finale to the Long-Running Series
Um... What? — Jackson Publick (@jacksonpublick) July 21, 2023
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart will serve as a finale to the series and after a 90-day video-only release window, will be available to stream via the Warner Bros....
Learning via Twitter, Jackson Publick replied, "Um... What?" to a screengrab dated July 21, announcing that The Venture Bros. will be leaving Max on August 12. The news wasn't only a shock to the co-creator but also to fans. Given that The Venture Bros.' sequel film: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart was also released on July 21, Publick's words echo the confusion of many at the timing of this action.
Related: Review: The Venture Bros. Movie is a Perfectly Hysterical & Heartfelt Finale to the Long-Running Series
Um... What? — Jackson Publick (@jacksonpublick) July 21, 2023
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart will serve as a finale to the series and after a 90-day video-only release window, will be available to stream via the Warner Bros....
- 7/22/2023
- by Chike Nwaenie
- CBR
*Please note: This interview was conducted before SAG-AFTRA’s decision to take strike action.
So rarely do modern audiences get to experience a “cult classic” film or television show anymore. The internet has seen to that. Even independent films that 20-30 years ago would have to rely on word of mouth or for the local Blockbuster to run out of copies to create any kind of buzz now get thousands of people sharing their thoughts about it within online forums.
It is with no sense of irony that The Venture Bros. is perhaps one of the last cult classics. The animated series is one of the veterans of Cartoon Network’s original Adult Swim line of shows, and throughout the last two decades has clawed its way to survive seven seasons and stave off cancellation. That’s largely in part to its cult-like following. The show has been a refuge...
So rarely do modern audiences get to experience a “cult classic” film or television show anymore. The internet has seen to that. Even independent films that 20-30 years ago would have to rely on word of mouth or for the local Blockbuster to run out of copies to create any kind of buzz now get thousands of people sharing their thoughts about it within online forums.
It is with no sense of irony that The Venture Bros. is perhaps one of the last cult classics. The animated series is one of the veterans of Cartoon Network’s original Adult Swim line of shows, and throughout the last two decades has clawed its way to survive seven seasons and stave off cancellation. That’s largely in part to its cult-like following. The show has been a refuge...
- 7/21/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
This Venture Bros. movie review contains no spoilers.
“It’s like a job trying to follow this nonsense.”
How does one say goodbye after 20 years? That’s the lofty task that The Venture Bros. faces with this concluding movie-length finale, Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart, and it does so with nerdy, passionate grace. The Venture Bros. has produced seven seasons, but it made its Adult Swim premiere back in 2003 when the then-fledgling network only had five original programs to its name and superhero parodies were niche, not the new normal. Now, it celebrates its swan song during a time when most people will view this series finale feature film on Max, sandwiched between endless superhero content. The animation industry and television as a whole have greatly transformed since The Venture Bros.’s debut, yet Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart proves that The Venture Bros.
“It’s like a job trying to follow this nonsense.”
How does one say goodbye after 20 years? That’s the lofty task that The Venture Bros. faces with this concluding movie-length finale, Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart, and it does so with nerdy, passionate grace. The Venture Bros. has produced seven seasons, but it made its Adult Swim premiere back in 2003 when the then-fledgling network only had five original programs to its name and superhero parodies were niche, not the new normal. Now, it celebrates its swan song during a time when most people will view this series finale feature film on Max, sandwiched between endless superhero content. The animation industry and television as a whole have greatly transformed since The Venture Bros.’s debut, yet Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart proves that The Venture Bros.
- 7/21/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
In anticipation of the highly awaited release of the adult animated movie, The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of a Baboon Heart, an exciting new clip has been unveiled, showcasing Dr.Venture and his groundbreaking creation, 'the HelperPod.'
The recently released clip called "Helper Pod" on the Adult Swim YouTube channel offers a sneak peek into The Venture Bros. film. James Urbaniak voices Dr. Thaddeus "Rusty" Venture, who is about to unveil his latest invention, the HelperPod, at a press conference. The scene begins with Doc standing in front of a microphone and empty rows of chairs. He performs a short microphone test and says, "Testing one two, one two three. Ladies and gentlemen, members of the press, VenTek is proud to present its revolutionary new product, 'the HelperPod.'"
Related: Review: The Venture Bros. Movie is a Perfectly Hysterical & Heartfelt Finale to the Long-Running Series
Billy Quizboy (Doc Hammer), Pete White,...
The recently released clip called "Helper Pod" on the Adult Swim YouTube channel offers a sneak peek into The Venture Bros. film. James Urbaniak voices Dr. Thaddeus "Rusty" Venture, who is about to unveil his latest invention, the HelperPod, at a press conference. The scene begins with Doc standing in front of a microphone and empty rows of chairs. He performs a short microphone test and says, "Testing one two, one two three. Ladies and gentlemen, members of the press, VenTek is proud to present its revolutionary new product, 'the HelperPod.'"
Related: Review: The Venture Bros. Movie is a Perfectly Hysterical & Heartfelt Finale to the Long-Running Series
Billy Quizboy (Doc Hammer), Pete White,...
- 7/20/2023
- by J Jaishin
- CBR
While The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart may mark the end of the beloved animated series. Creator Doc Hammer still has plenty of ideas he'd love to explore.
Per ComicBook, the long time writer and voice actor admitted that while the end is nigh for his characters, he could see them living on for plenty of more misadventures. "We will never not have more stories to tell in this universe, but this is a pretty good ending if this needs to be the end," Hammer said. "We were never shooting toward a specific ending, but every day I have dumb things for Hank to say. Either this will never end or we're not over this 20 year marriage." The creator goes on to say that Venture Bros. is "so fundamental" to who he is as a person that letting it end was a major challenge.
Per ComicBook, the long time writer and voice actor admitted that while the end is nigh for his characters, he could see them living on for plenty of more misadventures. "We will never not have more stories to tell in this universe, but this is a pretty good ending if this needs to be the end," Hammer said. "We were never shooting toward a specific ending, but every day I have dumb things for Hank to say. Either this will never end or we're not over this 20 year marriage." The creator goes on to say that Venture Bros. is "so fundamental" to who he is as a person that letting it end was a major challenge.
- 7/19/2023
- by Brad Lang
- CBR
Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer discuss how they settled on the title for the Venture Bros. film finale, Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart.
The pair spoke to ComicBook.com about the movie, with Publick explaining the origin of its unwieldy name. "Doc came up with the original title," he said. "We wanted Epic Stupid. We had a list of potential titles but when Doc said Radiant is The Blood of The Baboon Heart, we went with that one. We really wanted blood in the title with that sense of stupid." Hammer also confirmed that the film's original title was Red Monday.
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The Venture Bros. Movie Is Finally Here
The Venture Bros. began airing on Adult Swim in 2004 and was canceled in 2018 after seven seasons and 88 episodes. In 2021, it was announced that...
The pair spoke to ComicBook.com about the movie, with Publick explaining the origin of its unwieldy name. "Doc came up with the original title," he said. "We wanted Epic Stupid. We had a list of potential titles but when Doc said Radiant is The Blood of The Baboon Heart, we went with that one. We really wanted blood in the title with that sense of stupid." Hammer also confirmed that the film's original title was Red Monday.
Related: The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart Drops First Epic Trailer
The Venture Bros. Movie Is Finally Here
The Venture Bros. began airing on Adult Swim in 2004 and was canceled in 2018 after seven seasons and 88 episodes. In 2021, it was announced that...
- 7/18/2023
- by Morgan Shaunette
- CBR
The Metalocalypse panel for San Diego Comic-Con 2023 has been pulled from the schedule due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike.
The scheduled panel for Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar was expected to feature series co-creator Brendon Small, who also voices several characters in the show. However, in a Twitter announcement, Small revealed that he would not be attending the convention in solidarity with the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. He cited the strike rules that prohibit promotion at Sdcc as the reason for his absence and apologized for any inconvenience caused.
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SAG/AFTRA strike rules prohibit promotion at Sdcc therefore in solidarity with the unions I will not be attending the con and apologize for the inconvenience — Brendon Small (@brendonsmall) July 15, 2023
In his tweet, Small wrote, “SAG/AFTRA strike rules prohibit promotion at Sdcc therefore in solidarity with the unions I...
The scheduled panel for Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar was expected to feature series co-creator Brendon Small, who also voices several characters in the show. However, in a Twitter announcement, Small revealed that he would not be attending the convention in solidarity with the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. He cited the strike rules that prohibit promotion at Sdcc as the reason for his absence and apologized for any inconvenience caused.
Related: Metalocalypse Returns With a New Movie, Live Tour, Album and More
SAG/AFTRA strike rules prohibit promotion at Sdcc therefore in solidarity with the unions I will not be attending the con and apologize for the inconvenience — Brendon Small (@brendonsmall) July 15, 2023
In his tweet, Small wrote, “SAG/AFTRA strike rules prohibit promotion at Sdcc therefore in solidarity with the unions I...
- 7/16/2023
- by Nivedita Dubey
- CBR
The creator of The Venture Bros. Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer have withdrawn from San Diego Comic-Con 2023 in solidarity with the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike.
Publick and Hammer were set to screen their series-ending special/film, The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart, and engage with fans during the event. In an Instagram post, Hammer expressed their commitment to the union and apologized to fans, stating, "We stand proudly with our union's bigger picture and have therefore pulled out of Comic Con."
Related: First Venture Bros. Movie Footage Picks Up After Season 7's Big Finale
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Doc Hammer (@hammer.doc) The Concurrent Strikes Affecting Comic-Con
The SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes have significantly impacted this year's San Diego Comic-Con, leading to panel and presentation cancelations. On Friday night, July 14, Hammer explained the decision to support the strike and prioritize the union's broader objectives,...
Publick and Hammer were set to screen their series-ending special/film, The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart, and engage with fans during the event. In an Instagram post, Hammer expressed their commitment to the union and apologized to fans, stating, "We stand proudly with our union's bigger picture and have therefore pulled out of Comic Con."
Related: First Venture Bros. Movie Footage Picks Up After Season 7's Big Finale
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Doc Hammer (@hammer.doc) The Concurrent Strikes Affecting Comic-Con
The SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes have significantly impacted this year's San Diego Comic-Con, leading to panel and presentation cancelations. On Friday night, July 14, Hammer explained the decision to support the strike and prioritize the union's broader objectives,...
- 7/16/2023
- by Nivedita Dubey
- CBR
Ahead of the anticipated animated movie's release on Digital and Blu-ray, Adult Swim provided a new sneak peek at The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of a Baboon Heart.
The clip, shared on YouTube by Adult Swim, features Dean (Michael Sinterniklaas) enlisting Dr. Orpheus (Steven Rattazzi) to help in his search for Hank. A new photo from the scene was also unveiled, featuring Dr. Orpheus using hid mystical abilities to search for Hank as Dean looks on. The image can be seen above while the new clip from the film can be watched below.
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In the animated movie, per the synopsis, "Doc’s latest invention will either bankrupt Team Venture or launch them to new heights, as Hank searches for himself, Dean searches for Hank, The Monarch searches for answers, and a mysterious woman from their...
The clip, shared on YouTube by Adult Swim, features Dean (Michael Sinterniklaas) enlisting Dr. Orpheus (Steven Rattazzi) to help in his search for Hank. A new photo from the scene was also unveiled, featuring Dr. Orpheus using hid mystical abilities to search for Hank as Dean looks on. The image can be seen above while the new clip from the film can be watched below.
Related: Venture Bros. Movie, Babylon 5 and More to Premiere at Sdcc
In the animated movie, per the synopsis, "Doc’s latest invention will either bankrupt Team Venture or launch them to new heights, as Hank searches for himself, Dean searches for Hank, The Monarch searches for answers, and a mysterious woman from their...
- 7/13/2023
- by Jeremy Dick
- CBR
Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment are all set to light up San Diego Comic-Con 2023 with four major animated ventures including the return of Babylon 5 and The Venture Bros. The studio will bring four original animated movies, including three world premieres to San Diego Comic-Con this year, with casts, filmmakers and more set for panels over the July 19 - July 23 weekend.
First up is the DC animated outing Justice League: Warworld, which will now have its World Premiere on Friday, July 21 at 9:00pm in Ballroom 20 at the Con. Warner Bros. Animation’s all-new, feature-length R-rated movie, Justice League: Warworld picks up with DC’s Justice League, currently a loose association of super-powered individuals. But when they are swept away to Warworld, a place of unending brutal gladiatorial combat, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and the others must somehow unite to form an unbeatable resistance able to lead an entire planet to freedom.
First up is the DC animated outing Justice League: Warworld, which will now have its World Premiere on Friday, July 21 at 9:00pm in Ballroom 20 at the Con. Warner Bros. Animation’s all-new, feature-length R-rated movie, Justice League: Warworld picks up with DC’s Justice League, currently a loose association of super-powered individuals. But when they are swept away to Warworld, a place of unending brutal gladiatorial combat, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and the others must somehow unite to form an unbeatable resistance able to lead an entire planet to freedom.
- 7/6/2023
- by Jonathan Fuge
- MovieWeb
Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment announced that it is bringing four original animated movies to San Diego Comic-Con 2023.
Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar, The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart, Justice League: Warworld and Babylon 5: The Road Home will all have a presence at Sdcc 2023. The latter three will also be making their world premieres during the July 19-23 weekend, confirmed Wbd Home Entertainment. The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart will have its world premiere on Thursday, June 20 at 8:30 pm in Room 6Bcf. Afterward, those in attendance are invited to take part in a panel discussion and Q&a with filmmakers Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer and key cast from the upcoming R-rated animated movie. Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart will then arrive on Digital on July 22, 2023, and Blu-ray on July 25, 2023.
Related: HBO, Universal Reportedly...
Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar, The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart, Justice League: Warworld and Babylon 5: The Road Home will all have a presence at Sdcc 2023. The latter three will also be making their world premieres during the July 19-23 weekend, confirmed Wbd Home Entertainment. The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart will have its world premiere on Thursday, June 20 at 8:30 pm in Room 6Bcf. Afterward, those in attendance are invited to take part in a panel discussion and Q&a with filmmakers Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer and key cast from the upcoming R-rated animated movie. Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart will then arrive on Digital on July 22, 2023, and Blu-ray on July 25, 2023.
Related: HBO, Universal Reportedly...
- 7/5/2023
- by Lee Freitag
- CBR
Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment is bringing four animated films to the 2023 San Diego Comic-Con, with world premieres set for The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart, Justice League: Warworld, and Babylon 5: The Road Home. Wbdhe will also present a panel for Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar complete with clips and special guests.
Comic-Con takes place at the San Diego Convention Center and surrounding Gaslamp District. This year’s Con kicks off on preview night, July 19, and runs through July 23.
Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment released the following details on their planned panels. (Guests are subject to change.)
The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart will have its World Premiere on Thursday, June 20 at 8:30pm in Room 6Bcf. Be among the first fans to experience this all-new original animated R-rated movie with the world premiere screening! Afterwards, join filmmakers Jackson Publick...
Comic-Con takes place at the San Diego Convention Center and surrounding Gaslamp District. This year’s Con kicks off on preview night, July 19, and runs through July 23.
Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment released the following details on their planned panels. (Guests are subject to change.)
The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart will have its World Premiere on Thursday, June 20 at 8:30pm in Room 6Bcf. Be among the first fans to experience this all-new original animated R-rated movie with the world premiere screening! Afterwards, join filmmakers Jackson Publick...
- 7/5/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment returns to San Diego Comic-Con 2023 with four panels showcasing the highly anticipated original animated films, Adult Swim’s The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart and Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar, DC’s Justice League: Warworld, and Babylon 5: The Road Home during the July 19-23 weekend.
The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart will have its World Premiere on Thursday, June 20 at 8:30pm in Room 6Bcf. Be among the first fans to experience this all-new original animated R-rated movie with the world premiere screening! Afterwards, join filmmakers Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer along with key cast for a panel discussion and audience Q&a.
Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar panel will take place on Friday, July 21 at 1:00pm in the Indigo Ballroom. Join series co-creator Brendon Small and guests as they talk all things Metalocalypse,...
The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart will have its World Premiere on Thursday, June 20 at 8:30pm in Room 6Bcf. Be among the first fans to experience this all-new original animated R-rated movie with the world premiere screening! Afterwards, join filmmakers Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer along with key cast for a panel discussion and audience Q&a.
Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar panel will take place on Friday, July 21 at 1:00pm in the Indigo Ballroom. Join series co-creator Brendon Small and guests as they talk all things Metalocalypse,...
- 7/5/2023
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
A new clip gives fans a preview of the Venture Bros. film finale.
The preview was shared by illustrator Ken Plume on Twitter. "Would ya like to see a new clip from the upcoming Venture Bros feature-length spectacular Radiant Is The Blood Of The Baboon Heart?" he wrote. "You do. But you *also* need to pre-order the bonus feature-laden Blu-Ray, for…. The Countdown Has Begun."
Related: First Venture Bros. Movie Footage Picks Up After Season 7's Big Finale
Would ya like to see a new clip from the upcoming #VentureBros feature-length spectacular “Radiant Is The Blood Of The Baboon Heart”? You do. But you *also* need to pre-order the bonus feature-laden Blu-Ray, for…. The Countdown Has Begun.https://t.co/C0GoesovX5 pic.twitter.com/nfA13uLlaX — Ken Plume (@KenPlume) June 28, 2023
The clip sees the Monarch and his wife, Dr. Mrs. The Monarch, arguing over how to proceed after the...
The preview was shared by illustrator Ken Plume on Twitter. "Would ya like to see a new clip from the upcoming Venture Bros feature-length spectacular Radiant Is The Blood Of The Baboon Heart?" he wrote. "You do. But you *also* need to pre-order the bonus feature-laden Blu-Ray, for…. The Countdown Has Begun."
Related: First Venture Bros. Movie Footage Picks Up After Season 7's Big Finale
Would ya like to see a new clip from the upcoming #VentureBros feature-length spectacular “Radiant Is The Blood Of The Baboon Heart”? You do. But you *also* need to pre-order the bonus feature-laden Blu-Ray, for…. The Countdown Has Begun.https://t.co/C0GoesovX5 pic.twitter.com/nfA13uLlaX — Ken Plume (@KenPlume) June 28, 2023
The clip sees the Monarch and his wife, Dr. Mrs. The Monarch, arguing over how to proceed after the...
- 6/30/2023
- by Morgan Shaunette
- CBR
There is plenty to be excited about with the new Venture Bros. movie, titled The Venture Bros.: Radiant is The Blood of The Baboon’s Heart, and the most recent news only deepens the hype. Following the unexpected cancelation of The Venture Bros. in the wake of its explosive seventh season, viewers were left with unresolved questions. Thankfully, Adult Swim and Max soon announced a feature-length film, which will serve as a series finale. The show exists simultaneously as a parody of and worthy addition to the genre of boy-adventure sci-fi cartoons, following unethical scientist Dr. Venture, his bodyguard Brock Samson, and teenage sons Dean and Hank Venture.
The Venture Bros. debuted in 2004 and is considered one of the best Adult Swim series programmed around that time. Initially conceived as a send-up of 1960s Hanna-Barbera cartoons, most prominently Jonny Quest, the show has evolved to embody a rich mythos...
The Venture Bros. debuted in 2004 and is considered one of the best Adult Swim series programmed around that time. Initially conceived as a send-up of 1960s Hanna-Barbera cartoons, most prominently Jonny Quest, the show has evolved to embody a rich mythos...
- 6/20/2023
- by Seb Flatau
- ScreenRant
The Venture Bros. fans will be able to get their hands on the complete series DVD box set earlier than initially expected.
Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment has announced that all 82 episodes of Adult Swim's award-winning original adult animated series will be available to purchase on Digital and DVD on June 13, one week earlier than the previous June 20 release date. The digital purchase will retail for $79.99, while the DVD box set will go for $134.99 ($129.99 Canadian). The complete series will also come with all the previously released special features.
Related: Before Velma, The Venture Bros. Had Its Own, Twisted Scooby-Doo Gang
Created by Christopher McCulloch and Doc Hammer, The Venture Bros. is a parody of retro cartoons and Silver Age comics, most notably shows like Johnny Quest and Scooby-Doo. The series features the voice talents of James Urbaniak as Dr. Thaddeus "Rusty" Venture, Christopher McCulloch as Hank, Michael Sinterniklaas as Dean Venture,...
Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment has announced that all 82 episodes of Adult Swim's award-winning original adult animated series will be available to purchase on Digital and DVD on June 13, one week earlier than the previous June 20 release date. The digital purchase will retail for $79.99, while the DVD box set will go for $134.99 ($129.99 Canadian). The complete series will also come with all the previously released special features.
Related: Before Velma, The Venture Bros. Had Its Own, Twisted Scooby-Doo Gang
Created by Christopher McCulloch and Doc Hammer, The Venture Bros. is a parody of retro cartoons and Silver Age comics, most notably shows like Johnny Quest and Scooby-Doo. The series features the voice talents of James Urbaniak as Dr. Thaddeus "Rusty" Venture, Christopher McCulloch as Hank, Michael Sinterniklaas as Dean Venture,...
- 5/19/2023
- by Lee Freitag
- CBR
For the first time ever, all episodes from Adult Swim‘s award-winning original adult animated series are brought together in one set with The Venture Bros.: The Complete Series. Get ready to experience thrilling action-packed adventure along with acute family disfunction and binge all 82 episodes from the seven season run along with all the previously released special features. The Venture Bros.: The Complete Series will be available to purchase Digitally and on DVD from Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment on June 20, 2023. The series features the voice talents of James Urbaniak as Dr. Thaddeus “Rusty” Venture, Christopher McCulloch as Hank, Michael Sinterniklaas as Dean Venture, Patrick Warburton as Brock Samson, and Paul Boocock as Dr. Venture’s deceased father, Dr. Jonas. The series was created by Chris McCulloch and Doc Hammer for Adult Swim’s late night programming block. The Venture Bros. originally premiered on August 7, 2004, and ran for...
- 3/29/2023
- by Thomas Miller
- Seat42F
Nearly five years after the show originally ended, the first The Venture Bros. movie image has arrived revealing Brock's return. Inspired by such '60s Saturday morning cartoons as Jonny Quest, and created by Jackson Publick and co-written by Doc Hammer, the Adult Swim series centered on the eponymous family of adventurers as they venture around the globe and combat with a variety of threats, including the bizarre supervillain The Monarch. After seven acclaimed seasons, The Venture Bros. was cancelled by Adult Swim, though was swiftly confirmed to have a film continuation in the works.
Fresh off his recent update on the project, Jackson Publick took to Twitter to offer the first look at The Venture Bros. movie.
How it started / How it's going... Happy 20th anniversary, Venturoos! #VentureBros pic.twitter.com/igoKi6FhoR — Jackson Publick (@jacksonpublick) February 16, 2023
The image, released in honor of the 20th anniversary of the show's pilot,...
Fresh off his recent update on the project, Jackson Publick took to Twitter to offer the first look at The Venture Bros. movie.
How it started / How it's going... Happy 20th anniversary, Venturoos! #VentureBros pic.twitter.com/igoKi6FhoR — Jackson Publick (@jacksonpublick) February 16, 2023
The image, released in honor of the 20th anniversary of the show's pilot,...
- 2/17/2023
- by Grant Hermanns
- ScreenRant
Venture Bros. co-creator Doc Hammer shares an update on the current stage of the movie's production after a long period of silence about the fate of the film continuation. The Adult Swim animated comedy series ran for seven seasons from 2004 to 2018, chronicling the misadventures of the Venture Family as they faced absurd supervillains and other comic-inspired foes. While the series was canceled in September 2020 almost 2 years since the last full season aired, a direct-to-video film continuation was announced in May 2021 that would act as a finale when it airs on Adult Swim and HBO Max.
Almost eight months after returning Venture Bros. voice actor Patrick Warburton updated viewers on the film's progress, series co-creator Hammer offered a behind-the-scenes update through his personal Instagram account.
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In the post above, the writer and voice actor shared an image of...
Almost eight months after returning Venture Bros. voice actor Patrick Warburton updated viewers on the film's progress, series co-creator Hammer offered a behind-the-scenes update through his personal Instagram account.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Doc Hammer (@hammer.doc)
In the post above, the writer and voice actor shared an image of...
- 2/13/2023
- by Nathan Graham-Lowery
- ScreenRant
As one of the longest running programs in Adult Swim history, it was devastating when "The Venture Bros." was canceled in September of 2020 after 17 years and seven seasons on the late-night line-up. What started off as a modern send-up of "Jonny Quest" quickly became one of the funniest animated series ever made. The cancelation was especially heartbreaking, as series creator Jackson Publick (aka Christopher McCulloch) had made it known that the team was currently writing the show's eighth season. Hammer expressed his disappointment of the show's ending with Comic Book Resources, saying:
"We have a character walking away from the Venture...
The post The Venture Bros. Creators Tease the Show's Resurrection With a 'Long-form Special' appeared first on /Film.
"We have a character walking away from the Venture...
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- 10/29/2021
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
The comedian and former The Daily Show correspondent talks about his favorite Blaxploitation movies with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante.
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Casablanca (1942) – John Landis’s trailer commentary
The Castle (1997)
The Spook Who Sat By The Door (1973) – Bill Duke’s trailer commentary
Pressure (1976)
Robinson Crusoe On Mars (1964) – Mick Garris’s trailer commentary
Boss (1975)
Django Unchained (2012) – Brian Trenchard-Smith’s trailer commentary
The Thing With Two Heads (1972) – Stuart Gordon’s trailer commentary
The Incredible 2-Headed Transplant (1971)
The Liberation of L.B. Jones (1970)
Last of the Mobile Hot Shots (1970)
Black Samurai (1977)
Truck Turner (1974)
Schindler’s List (1993)
Black Caesar (1973) – Larry Cohen’s trailer commentary
Hell Up In Harlem (1973) – Larry Cohen’s trailer commentary
Judas And The Black Messiah (2021)
Friday Foster (1975)
That Man Bolt (1973)
Blacula (1972)
Foxy Brown (1974) – Jack Hill’s trailer commentary
Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde (1976)
Willie Dynamite (1973) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review
Billy Jack (1971)
John Wick (2014)
The Matrix (1999)
Cleopatra Jones...
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Casablanca (1942) – John Landis’s trailer commentary
The Castle (1997)
The Spook Who Sat By The Door (1973) – Bill Duke’s trailer commentary
Pressure (1976)
Robinson Crusoe On Mars (1964) – Mick Garris’s trailer commentary
Boss (1975)
Django Unchained (2012) – Brian Trenchard-Smith’s trailer commentary
The Thing With Two Heads (1972) – Stuart Gordon’s trailer commentary
The Incredible 2-Headed Transplant (1971)
The Liberation of L.B. Jones (1970)
Last of the Mobile Hot Shots (1970)
Black Samurai (1977)
Truck Turner (1974)
Schindler’s List (1993)
Black Caesar (1973) – Larry Cohen’s trailer commentary
Hell Up In Harlem (1973) – Larry Cohen’s trailer commentary
Judas And The Black Messiah (2021)
Friday Foster (1975)
That Man Bolt (1973)
Blacula (1972)
Foxy Brown (1974) – Jack Hill’s trailer commentary
Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde (1976)
Willie Dynamite (1973) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review
Billy Jack (1971)
John Wick (2014)
The Matrix (1999)
Cleopatra Jones...
- 8/17/2021
- by Kris Millsap
- Trailers from Hell
A ton of shows have fallen victim to tightened budgets amid the infuriatingly still-ongoing, disastrously managed Covid-19 pandemic, but of all the canceled shows of 2020, the one that hurt us perhaps the most was “The Venture Bros.” The Adult Swim series, which had run for 7 seasons over 17 years, got the axe in September despite having been renewed for an 8th and final season back in 2018.
But in an exciting plot twist, it looks like the show may get that finale in some form or another after all on HBO Max, and apparently it’s due in part to the cult show’s extremely polite fans. And lest you think this is just a rumor, the happy news came straight from the mouth of HBO Max general manager himself, Andy Forssell.
“The Venture Bros fans are passionate, but incredibly civil. I’ve received tons of emails, all of which are short very well written notes,...
But in an exciting plot twist, it looks like the show may get that finale in some form or another after all on HBO Max, and apparently it’s due in part to the cult show’s extremely polite fans. And lest you think this is just a rumor, the happy news came straight from the mouth of HBO Max general manager himself, Andy Forssell.
“The Venture Bros fans are passionate, but incredibly civil. I’ve received tons of emails, all of which are short very well written notes,...
- 11/17/2020
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
It's the end of the line for The Venture Bros! It has been announced that the long-running adult comedy series has been canceled after seven seasons. Creator Christopher McCulloch announced the news yesterday on Twitter. Unfortunately, it’s true: #VentureBros has been canceled. We got the highly disappointing news a few months ago, while we were writing what would have…...
- 9/8/2020
- by Gaius Bolling
- JoBlo.com
Updated: On Monday, Adult Swim stalwart The Venture Bros. officially came to an end.
Series creator Christopher McCulloch took to Twitter — under his pseudonymous handle Jackson Publick — and confirmed the show’s long-rumored demise.
“We got the highly disappointing news a few months ago,” wrote McCulloch, “while we were writing what would have been season 8. We thank you, our amazing fans, for 17 years of your kind (and patient) attention.”
Unfortunately, it’s true: #VentureBros has been canceled. We got the highly disappointing news a few months ago, while we were writing what would have been season 8. We thank you, our amazing fans, for 17 years of your kind (and patient) attention. And, as always, We Love You.
— Jackson Publick (@jacksonpublick) September 7, 2020
That’s right, according to James Urbaniak who voiced Dr. Venture and many others, the show’s pilot aired 17 years ago. In a tweet marking the news, Urbaniak called The Venture Bros.,...
Series creator Christopher McCulloch took to Twitter — under his pseudonymous handle Jackson Publick — and confirmed the show’s long-rumored demise.
“We got the highly disappointing news a few months ago,” wrote McCulloch, “while we were writing what would have been season 8. We thank you, our amazing fans, for 17 years of your kind (and patient) attention.”
Unfortunately, it’s true: #VentureBros has been canceled. We got the highly disappointing news a few months ago, while we were writing what would have been season 8. We thank you, our amazing fans, for 17 years of your kind (and patient) attention. And, as always, We Love You.
— Jackson Publick (@jacksonpublick) September 7, 2020
That’s right, according to James Urbaniak who voiced Dr. Venture and many others, the show’s pilot aired 17 years ago. In a tweet marking the news, Urbaniak called The Venture Bros.,...
- 9/8/2020
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
“Venture Brothers,” one of he longest running series on Adult Swim, has been canceled after seven seasons over 17 years, series co-creator Christopher McCulloch announced Monday.
“Unfortunately, it’s true: #VentureBros has been canceled,” McCulloch tweeted under his Jackson Publick pseudonym on behalf of himself and co-creator Eric “Doc” Hammer. “We got the highly disappointing news a few months ago, while we were writing what would have been season 8. We thank you, our amazing fans, for 17 years of your kind (and patient) attention. And, as always, We Love You.”
However, Adult Swim suggested that the show might continue in some form. “We also want more Venture Bros. and have been working with Jackson and Doc to find another way to continue the Venture Bros. story,” the network tweeted late Monday.
Unfortunately, it’s true: #VentureBros has been canceled. We got the highly disappointing news a few months ago, while we were...
“Unfortunately, it’s true: #VentureBros has been canceled,” McCulloch tweeted under his Jackson Publick pseudonym on behalf of himself and co-creator Eric “Doc” Hammer. “We got the highly disappointing news a few months ago, while we were writing what would have been season 8. We thank you, our amazing fans, for 17 years of your kind (and patient) attention. And, as always, We Love You.”
However, Adult Swim suggested that the show might continue in some form. “We also want more Venture Bros. and have been working with Jackson and Doc to find another way to continue the Venture Bros. story,” the network tweeted late Monday.
Unfortunately, it’s true: #VentureBros has been canceled. We got the highly disappointing news a few months ago, while we were...
- 9/8/2020
- by Thom Geier
- The Wrap
The Venture Bros. are no more: Adult Swim has cancelled the long-running animated series after seven seasons.
“Unfortunately, it’s true: Venture Bros. has been canceled,” series creator Christopher McCulloch, who uses the pseudonym Jackson Publick, announced on Twitter. “We got the highly disappointing news a few months ago, while we were writing what would have been Season 8. We thank you, our amazing fans, for 17 years of your kind (and patient) attention. And, as always, we love you.”
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“Unfortunately, it’s true: Venture Bros. has been canceled,” series creator Christopher McCulloch, who uses the pseudonym Jackson Publick, announced on Twitter. “We got the highly disappointing news a few months ago, while we were writing what would have been Season 8. We thank you, our amazing fans, for 17 years of your kind (and patient) attention. And, as always, we love you.”
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- 9/8/2020
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
“The Venture Bros.” has been canceled by Adult Swim after seven seasons, creator Christopher McCulloch announced on Twitter on Monday.
McCulloch said he and the writers had been in the middle of writing season 8 when they received the news a few months ago that the show would not be returning to air.
“Unfortunately, it’s true: ‘Venture Bros.’ has been canceled. We got the highly disappointing news a few months ago, while we were writing what would have been season 8. We thank you, our amazing fans, for 17 years of your kind (and patient) attention. And, as always, we love you,” wrote McCulloch, who uses the pseudonym Jackson Publick on the show and on Twitter.
Unfortunately, it’s true: #VentureBros has been canceled. We got the highly disappointing news a few months ago, while we were writing what would have been season 8. We thank you, our amazing fans, for 17 years of your kind (and patient) attention.
McCulloch said he and the writers had been in the middle of writing season 8 when they received the news a few months ago that the show would not be returning to air.
“Unfortunately, it’s true: ‘Venture Bros.’ has been canceled. We got the highly disappointing news a few months ago, while we were writing what would have been season 8. We thank you, our amazing fans, for 17 years of your kind (and patient) attention. And, as always, we love you,” wrote McCulloch, who uses the pseudonym Jackson Publick on the show and on Twitter.
Unfortunately, it’s true: #VentureBros has been canceled. We got the highly disappointing news a few months ago, while we were writing what would have been season 8. We thank you, our amazing fans, for 17 years of your kind (and patient) attention.
- 9/8/2020
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
(Note: This post contains spoilers for the Season 7 finale of “The Venture Bros.”)
“The Venture Bros.” has changed quite a bit over seven seasons and 15 years, but nowhere is that more clear than in the story of its title characters, brothers Hank and Dean. And in season finale, “The Saphrax Protocol, “their relationship took a turn that hints at what could turn into the show’s most tragic story to date: The Venture Bros. as arch enemies.
It became clear midway through Season 7 that, while Hank and Dean didn’t get as much screen time as they might have in previous seasons, the emotional heart of the series was with them. Finally, the Venture brothers are being allowed to grow up. But with growing up comes the ability of Dean and Hank to hurt each other.
Dean, especially.
In the penultimate episode of the season, “The Forecast Manufacturer,” Dean committed...
“The Venture Bros.” has changed quite a bit over seven seasons and 15 years, but nowhere is that more clear than in the story of its title characters, brothers Hank and Dean. And in season finale, “The Saphrax Protocol, “their relationship took a turn that hints at what could turn into the show’s most tragic story to date: The Venture Bros. as arch enemies.
It became clear midway through Season 7 that, while Hank and Dean didn’t get as much screen time as they might have in previous seasons, the emotional heart of the series was with them. Finally, the Venture brothers are being allowed to grow up. But with growing up comes the ability of Dean and Hank to hurt each other.
Dean, especially.
In the penultimate episode of the season, “The Forecast Manufacturer,” Dean committed...
- 10/9/2018
- by Phil Hornshaw
- The Wrap
(Note: This post contains spoilers for “The Venture Bros.” Season 7 finale from Oct. 7.)
In the Season 7 finale, “The Venture Bros.” finally — finally — confirmed something the show has been slowly teasing literally for years: There is a familial relationship between protagonist Doc “Rusty” Venture (James Urbaniak) and The Monarch (Christopher McCulloch), the supervillain who hates him. And more importantly, now they both know it.
Will “The Venture Bros.” once again refer to more than just Rusty’s sons, Hank and Dean? Sure looks like it. And that has huge implications for Season 8.
Holy crap, everyone.
Also Read: 'The Venture Bros': Wait, Is Time Travel at the Center of Everything?
In the “The Saphrax Protocol,” The Mighty Monarch has finally earned a promotion to the prestigious Level 10 of supervillainy in the Guild of Calamitous Intent, the governing organization for costumed aggression. So he travels to the Guild’s space station HQ for his confirmation ritual,...
In the Season 7 finale, “The Venture Bros.” finally — finally — confirmed something the show has been slowly teasing literally for years: There is a familial relationship between protagonist Doc “Rusty” Venture (James Urbaniak) and The Monarch (Christopher McCulloch), the supervillain who hates him. And more importantly, now they both know it.
Will “The Venture Bros.” once again refer to more than just Rusty’s sons, Hank and Dean? Sure looks like it. And that has huge implications for Season 8.
Holy crap, everyone.
Also Read: 'The Venture Bros': Wait, Is Time Travel at the Center of Everything?
In the “The Saphrax Protocol,” The Mighty Monarch has finally earned a promotion to the prestigious Level 10 of supervillainy in the Guild of Calamitous Intent, the governing organization for costumed aggression. So he travels to the Guild’s space station HQ for his confirmation ritual,...
- 10/8/2018
- by Phil Hornshaw
- The Wrap
Season 7 of “The Venture Bros.” has already had a ton of callbacks to past seasons, turning what felt like throw-away gags into suddenly-relevant lore or character details. But in the season’s penultimate episode, “The Forecast Manufacturer,” a callback teases a huge possibility for the entire series — that the universe in which it takes place has been the wrong one all along.
In “The Forecast Manufacturer” the eastern seaboard has been hit by a devastating blizzard caused by a weather control machine being operated by rogue supervillain The Creep (James Adomian). Creep used to be a member of the Guild of Calamitous Intent, but defected to its rival Canadian organization, the Peril Partnership, and thus The Mighty Monarch (Christopher McCulloch) and Henchman 21 (Doc Hammer) are dispatched by the Guild to infiltrate the Creep’s base and kill him.
Also Read: 'Venture Bros': 'Unicorn in Captivity' Hints at Where Season 7 Is Headed
When they arrive,...
In “The Forecast Manufacturer” the eastern seaboard has been hit by a devastating blizzard caused by a weather control machine being operated by rogue supervillain The Creep (James Adomian). Creep used to be a member of the Guild of Calamitous Intent, but defected to its rival Canadian organization, the Peril Partnership, and thus The Mighty Monarch (Christopher McCulloch) and Henchman 21 (Doc Hammer) are dispatched by the Guild to infiltrate the Creep’s base and kill him.
Also Read: 'Venture Bros': 'Unicorn in Captivity' Hints at Where Season 7 Is Headed
When they arrive,...
- 10/2/2018
- by Phil Hornshaw and Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
(Note: This post contains spoilers from the Sept. 16 episode of “The Venture Bros.”)
After several episodes of “The Venture Bros.” in a row teasing at the larger plot line of Season 7, the show’s latest entry seems like a one-off episode that doesn’t contribute much to the thread. But the episode includes a few key elements that may well totally change things as the season continues.
In the seventh episode of Season 7, “The Unicorn in Captivity,” we spend a lot of time with the Monarch (Christopher McCulloch) as he becomes the last-minute addition to a heist, organized by villains in the Guild of Calamitous Intent. Though the job is to steal a potentially world-changing teleporter invented by Doc “Rusty” Venture (James Urbaniak), the Monarch isn’t super-thrilled about situation — especially because his only job is to use his butterfly wings to fly around and play lookout. While the story gains its own intrigue,...
After several episodes of “The Venture Bros.” in a row teasing at the larger plot line of Season 7, the show’s latest entry seems like a one-off episode that doesn’t contribute much to the thread. But the episode includes a few key elements that may well totally change things as the season continues.
In the seventh episode of Season 7, “The Unicorn in Captivity,” we spend a lot of time with the Monarch (Christopher McCulloch) as he becomes the last-minute addition to a heist, organized by villains in the Guild of Calamitous Intent. Though the job is to steal a potentially world-changing teleporter invented by Doc “Rusty” Venture (James Urbaniak), the Monarch isn’t super-thrilled about situation — especially because his only job is to use his butterfly wings to fly around and play lookout. While the story gains its own intrigue,...
- 9/18/2018
- by Phil Hornshaw
- The Wrap
(Note: This post contains spoilers for the Sept. 16 episode of “The Venture Bros.”)
Adult Swim’s “The Venture Bros.” loves to slip in extended gags and references to beloved cartoons and movies — and sometimes they’re even the butt of their own jokes.
Viewers watching “The Unicorn in Captivity,” the seventh episode in Season 7 of “The Venture Bros.,” you likely heard a familiar voice in one of the new supervillain characters introduced: Presto Chango, a shapeshifting clown who can stretch his body into all kinds of shapes. Of course, if you’ve got an evil cartoon clown in your comedy about superheroes and villains, there’s really only one choice for casting.
Also Read: 'Venture Bros' Literally Threw Its Lore Out the Window, and It's Great (Commentary)
And yup, Presto Chango is voiced by Mark Hamill, he of “Star Wars” fame and who has voiced Batman’s arch-nemesis, the Joker,...
Adult Swim’s “The Venture Bros.” loves to slip in extended gags and references to beloved cartoons and movies — and sometimes they’re even the butt of their own jokes.
Viewers watching “The Unicorn in Captivity,” the seventh episode in Season 7 of “The Venture Bros.,” you likely heard a familiar voice in one of the new supervillain characters introduced: Presto Chango, a shapeshifting clown who can stretch his body into all kinds of shapes. Of course, if you’ve got an evil cartoon clown in your comedy about superheroes and villains, there’s really only one choice for casting.
Also Read: 'Venture Bros' Literally Threw Its Lore Out the Window, and It's Great (Commentary)
And yup, Presto Chango is voiced by Mark Hamill, he of “Star Wars” fame and who has voiced Batman’s arch-nemesis, the Joker,...
- 9/17/2018
- by Phil Hornshaw
- The Wrap
The episodes of “The Venture Bros.” that always seem the most ridiculous are the ones that could probably be called the most meaningful.
Take “The Bellicose Proxy,” in which the show once again dives deep into the idea of a highly regulated bureaucracy of secret agents, supervillains, mitigated collateral damage and a whole lot of rules — and actually manages to offer up a vision of a world working in a way you can’t help but wish the real world did.
The episode finds Augustus St. Cloud (Christopher McCulloch) about to begin officially “arching” his nemeses, Billy Quizboy (Doc Hammer) and the Pink Pilgrim Aka Pete White (McCulloch) — they’ve fought before, but now it’s sanctioned by the organizations that oversee superhero and supervillain conflicts. All the while, Dr. Mrs. The Monarch (Hammer) helps turn a double agent, by promising to help him reconcile with his estranged girlfriend, and...
Take “The Bellicose Proxy,” in which the show once again dives deep into the idea of a highly regulated bureaucracy of secret agents, supervillains, mitigated collateral damage and a whole lot of rules — and actually manages to offer up a vision of a world working in a way you can’t help but wish the real world did.
The episode finds Augustus St. Cloud (Christopher McCulloch) about to begin officially “arching” his nemeses, Billy Quizboy (Doc Hammer) and the Pink Pilgrim Aka Pete White (McCulloch) — they’ve fought before, but now it’s sanctioned by the organizations that oversee superhero and supervillain conflicts. All the while, Dr. Mrs. The Monarch (Hammer) helps turn a double agent, by promising to help him reconcile with his estranged girlfriend, and...
- 9/12/2018
- by Phil Hornshaw and Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
(Note: This post contains spoilers from the Sept. 2 episode of “The Venture Bros.”)
Now that “The Venture Bros.” has dished out a bunch of lore twists and set them aside, the Adult Swim animated series has quickly come back on track of telling the story of two young men trying to find their way through their weirdo life.
The fifth episode of the season, “The Inamorata Consequence,” still does that awesome “Venture” thing of plumbing the depths of things that have been mentioned on the show before to drop a lore reveal you probably never thought about, but makes perfect sense. Unlike in the first three episodes of the season, though, when the show was tying off a bunch of threads in “The Morpho Trilogy” just because they were dangling, the latest piece of historical info serves to create a quiet character moment for young Dean Venture (Michael Sinterniklaas) in keeping with Season 7’s themes.
Now that “The Venture Bros.” has dished out a bunch of lore twists and set them aside, the Adult Swim animated series has quickly come back on track of telling the story of two young men trying to find their way through their weirdo life.
The fifth episode of the season, “The Inamorata Consequence,” still does that awesome “Venture” thing of plumbing the depths of things that have been mentioned on the show before to drop a lore reveal you probably never thought about, but makes perfect sense. Unlike in the first three episodes of the season, though, when the show was tying off a bunch of threads in “The Morpho Trilogy” just because they were dangling, the latest piece of historical info serves to create a quiet character moment for young Dean Venture (Michael Sinterniklaas) in keeping with Season 7’s themes.
- 9/3/2018
- by Phil Hornshaw
- The Wrap
Fans of “The Venture Bros.” who turned in to Sunday’s episode might receive an ice cream cake for their dedication. All they had to do was call a number and pretend to be one of the show’s characters.
Sunday’s episode, “The Inamorata Consequence,” saw the two governing bodies of protagonists and antagonists in the “Venture” universe, the Office of Secret Intelligence and the Guild of Calamitous Intent, coming together at the old destroyed Venture compound for a conference. With Rusty Venture (James Urbaniak) officiating the “Treaty of Tolerance Summit,” the two groups tried to renegotiate the very strict bureaucracy of how the bad guys menace the good guys — a long-running gag in “The Venture Bros.” that imagines how the world would really function if costumed villains and heroes were constantly tussling.
The summit had what seemed like a throwaway joke early on: the catering included a Carvel Fudgie the Whale cake,...
Sunday’s episode, “The Inamorata Consequence,” saw the two governing bodies of protagonists and antagonists in the “Venture” universe, the Office of Secret Intelligence and the Guild of Calamitous Intent, coming together at the old destroyed Venture compound for a conference. With Rusty Venture (James Urbaniak) officiating the “Treaty of Tolerance Summit,” the two groups tried to renegotiate the very strict bureaucracy of how the bad guys menace the good guys — a long-running gag in “The Venture Bros.” that imagines how the world would really function if costumed villains and heroes were constantly tussling.
The summit had what seemed like a throwaway joke early on: the catering included a Carvel Fudgie the Whale cake,...
- 9/3/2018
- by Phil Hornshaw
- The Wrap
The last two episodes of “The Venture Bros.” have set a new tone for the show’s seventh season. As always, the series is all about fathers, but this season is specifically about moving out of their shadows… and maybe killing them.
Two weeks ago, Adult Swim’s “The Venture Bros.” completed a three-episode arc that it described (after it started) as “The Morpho Trilogy.” The episodes wrapped up the events of Season 6, in which the Monarch (Christopher McCulloch) took on the role of the anti-hero Blue Morpho and started killing rival supervillains. The trilogy also dealt with a bunch of history and lore Season 6 introduced and teased — like the identity of the original Blue Morpho (Paul F. Tompkins), who turned out to be the Monarch’s father, and what ultimately happened to Jonas Venture Sr. (Paul Boocock), the father of series protagonist Rusty Venture (James Urbaniak), who supposedly died years earlier.
Two weeks ago, Adult Swim’s “The Venture Bros.” completed a three-episode arc that it described (after it started) as “The Morpho Trilogy.” The episodes wrapped up the events of Season 6, in which the Monarch (Christopher McCulloch) took on the role of the anti-hero Blue Morpho and started killing rival supervillains. The trilogy also dealt with a bunch of history and lore Season 6 introduced and teased — like the identity of the original Blue Morpho (Paul F. Tompkins), who turned out to be the Monarch’s father, and what ultimately happened to Jonas Venture Sr. (Paul Boocock), the father of series protagonist Rusty Venture (James Urbaniak), who supposedly died years earlier.
- 9/2/2018
- by Phil Hornshaw
- The Wrap
Adult Swim's The Venture Bros. is the gift that keeps on giving. Originally created by Christopher McCulloch (a.k.a. Jackson Publick), premiering on Cartoon Network's late-night run in early 2003 and getting its first series' run in the summer of 2004, the title team just keeps delivering hits. The intervening 15 years of stops and starts have seen eight total seasons for The Venture Bros.--and four specials--ordered by Adult Swim, the seventh of which debuts Sunday August 5th at midnight Et/Pt. And if you've been a fan from the beginning, you'll …...
- 8/3/2018
- by Dave Trumbore
- Collider.com
Give the people what they want! Adult Swim has handed a series order to Ballmastrz 9009, a 15-minute toon that originally was piloted in 2015. It will premiere at midnight April 8, with back-to-back new episodes air on Sundays.
Created by Christy Karacas (Suerjail) and produced by Titmouse, Ballmastrz 9009 is set in the titular year when The Game has made sure there were no more wars — especially, as the trailer below notes, “those suck-ass rad wars.” It centers on Gaz Digzy (voiced by Natasha Lyonne), a washed-up superstar and notorious party gal who, after a spiral of destructive antics, is demoted to The Leptons, the worst team in The Game. Her only way back to the top is to somehow lead these pathetic misfits and “ultimate losers” to victory.
The voice cast also includes Dana Snyder, Dave Willis, Jessica Dicicco, Eric Bauza, Christopher McCulloch and Karacas. Special guests include Norman Reedus,...
Created by Christy Karacas (Suerjail) and produced by Titmouse, Ballmastrz 9009 is set in the titular year when The Game has made sure there were no more wars — especially, as the trailer below notes, “those suck-ass rad wars.” It centers on Gaz Digzy (voiced by Natasha Lyonne), a washed-up superstar and notorious party gal who, after a spiral of destructive antics, is demoted to The Leptons, the worst team in The Game. Her only way back to the top is to somehow lead these pathetic misfits and “ultimate losers” to victory.
The voice cast also includes Dana Snyder, Dave Willis, Jessica Dicicco, Eric Bauza, Christopher McCulloch and Karacas. Special guests include Norman Reedus,...
- 3/1/2018
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
The Venture Bros. is an amazing show. One of the things that makes it a great show is that the show is pretty much made solely by two dudes, Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer (Christopher McCulloch and Eric A. Hammer, respectively). This is great, because it keeps things consistent and keeps a distinct personality running throughout the show. The issue is that episodes take Forever to produce. For instance, the last episode... Read More...
- 9/22/2017
- by Damion Damaske
- JoBlo.com
New York Comic Con has once again rushed by in a giant, fun, crazy blur, and although I didn’t get to nearly all the things I was hoping to, I did have a rockin’ time and see some really cool things I can share.
The first of these were a few great panels I landed seats for, including, as is my tradition, the Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles panel. If you don’t know I love the current Tmnt, then what are you, new here? But seriously, I love it. And each panel I have gone to brings something new and different.
This panel (with Andrea Romano (voice director), Eric Bauza (Tiger Claw), Kevin Michael Richardson (The Shredder), Greg Cipes (Mikey), Rob Paulsen (Donnie), and Ciro Nieli (Executive Producer)) was particularly fun, because one of the things they did was a live read of episode #420, “The Super Shredder,” which...
The first of these were a few great panels I landed seats for, including, as is my tradition, the Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles panel. If you don’t know I love the current Tmnt, then what are you, new here? But seriously, I love it. And each panel I have gone to brings something new and different.
This panel (with Andrea Romano (voice director), Eric Bauza (Tiger Claw), Kevin Michael Richardson (The Shredder), Greg Cipes (Mikey), Rob Paulsen (Donnie), and Ciro Nieli (Executive Producer)) was particularly fun, because one of the things they did was a live read of episode #420, “The Super Shredder,” which...
- 10/25/2016
- by Emily S. Whitten
- Comicmix.com
Don't worry. The Venture Bros will be back for more arching and adventure. On Twitter, series co-creator Jackson Publick confirmed the series is not over. Season six just ended this past Sunday.
Created by Publick and Doc Hammer, the animated Adult Swim series centers on former boy adventurer Rusty Venture, his sons, Dean and Hank, and an ever-increasing array of eccentric superheroes and villains.
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Created by Publick and Doc Hammer, the animated Adult Swim series centers on former boy adventurer Rusty Venture, his sons, Dean and Hank, and an ever-increasing array of eccentric superheroes and villains.
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- 3/26/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Are you watching The Venture Bros? You really should be. While it may be easy to take a quick glance at the now six year old series and dismiss it as some kind of decades-too-late Johnny Quest parody, it’s so much more than that. Sure, it may have started off that way, but in the intervening years The Venture Bros has blossomed into a genre-spanning epic of superheroes, villains, adventure, science, coming-of-age comedy and David Bowie (Rip). It’s also, and I’m being totally serious here, one of the best examples of organic world building I can name. It’s clear that writer/directors/creators Doc Hammer and Jackson Publick have the Venture Bros universe fleshed out to an insane degree, and every twist and turn over the past several seasons has felt thought-out, planned and brilliantly executed. I’m a fan of this show, can you tell?...
- 1/20/2016
- by Thomas O'Connor
- SoundOnSight
The Venture Bros. return for an absolutely fearless one-hour special that pays rich rewards to long-time fans...
This review contains spoilers.
All This And Gargantua-2
The Venture Bros. has never been afraid of change. The show has been on the air for twelve years at this point and its fanbase is just as strong as ever. I'd argue that the writing has become better with each season (a feat that most shows only master in reverse). I believe Doc Hammer and Jackson Publick have achieved this by being absolutely fearless when it comes to trusting that the viewers will follow them down whatever path they choose. It's a faith in themselves, too, to know that they are skilled enough to make us want to follow them. With the release of All This And Gargantua-2, I've never been more convinced that it is well warranted.
Virtually every character we've ever been...
This review contains spoilers.
All This And Gargantua-2
The Venture Bros. has never been afraid of change. The show has been on the air for twelve years at this point and its fanbase is just as strong as ever. I'd argue that the writing has become better with each season (a feat that most shows only master in reverse). I believe Doc Hammer and Jackson Publick have achieved this by being absolutely fearless when it comes to trusting that the viewers will follow them down whatever path they choose. It's a faith in themselves, too, to know that they are skilled enough to make us want to follow them. With the release of All This And Gargantua-2, I've never been more convinced that it is well warranted.
Virtually every character we've ever been...
- 1/21/2015
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Photo found at Dorkly
Are you ready for San Diego Comic-Con?! The event is closing in on us really fast, and it's going to be so great to be in San Diego among hundreds of thousands of other like-minded geeky individuals. Every year I attend Comic-Con it's like coming home. It's my most anticipated event of the year. Comic-Con International has released the full event and panel schedule for Friday, July 25th that you can see in its entirety here. But I've provided a few of the most notable panels that will be taking place that day below. It's a big day for TV as The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones panels will both be held in Hall H.
Marvel: Spider-Verse - It's the most epic Spider-Man event of all time as every Spider-Man Ever come together to face a world-ending threat! Senior editor Nick Lowe, Dan Slott (Amazing...
Are you ready for San Diego Comic-Con?! The event is closing in on us really fast, and it's going to be so great to be in San Diego among hundreds of thousands of other like-minded geeky individuals. Every year I attend Comic-Con it's like coming home. It's my most anticipated event of the year. Comic-Con International has released the full event and panel schedule for Friday, July 25th that you can see in its entirety here. But I've provided a few of the most notable panels that will be taking place that day below. It's a big day for TV as The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones panels will both be held in Hall H.
Marvel: Spider-Verse - It's the most epic Spider-Man event of all time as every Spider-Man Ever come together to face a world-ending threat! Senior editor Nick Lowe, Dan Slott (Amazing...
- 7/11/2014
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
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