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Big Pharma Meets Magic Mushrooms ANIMATIONWorld

The Dark, Comic World of Steve Hely’s and Joe Bennett’s ‘Common Side Effects’

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 2:14pm

The creators of Adult Swim’s all-new comedy/thriller discuss their deep dive into the mysterious and surreal world of a newly discovered healing mushroom, big pharma, wellness culture, and their disruptive effects on society.

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Adult Swim Announces ‘Common Side Effects’ Series Premiere

The animated comedy/thriller, which explores the discovery of a mysterious healing mushroom, debuts February 2 at 11:30pm ET/PT; new episodes stream Mondays on Max

On the Road to Manchester! Headline News

Manchester Animation Festival Announces 2024 Program

The UK animation festival, which brings together the animation industry's top talent, leading professionals, and a program with fans of animation in mind, runs November 10-14.

Heading to Savannah! ANIMATIONWorld

Unpacking SCAD AnimationFest 2024 With Paula Wallace and Dan Bartlett

The university’s founder and the Dean of the School of Animation and Motion discuss the array of top speakers and program highlights, including Genndy Tartakovsky receiving the Award of Excellence and Toby Wilson presenting 'Blue Eye Samurai,' at the annual celebration of animation, which starts tomorrow, September 26, running through September 28.

It’s on at the Con Headline News

Adult Swim to Screen Multiple Sneak Peeks At New York Comic Con

Can’t-miss panels include ‘Rick and Morty’ season eight and ‘Lazarus’ sneak peeks, and well as the ‘Night of New’ screening featuring early looks at ‘Women Wearing Shoulder Pads,’ ‘Common Side Effects,’ and ‘YOLO: Rainbow Trinity;’ event runs October 17-20.

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Genndy Tartakovsky to be Honored as SCAD AnimationFest 2024 Returns to Atlanta

The legendary genius behind ‘Dexter’s Lab,’ ‘Samurai Jack’ and “Hotel Transylvania’ to receive the Award of Excellence at the festival, which runs September 26-28; the 3-day event features screenings, panel discussions, and presentations from SCAD Alumni students, alumni and industry creatives.

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Adult Swim Unveils Annecy Plans

Genndy Tartakovsky to lead network’s ‘Defying Expectations’ panel; world-premiere screening of Mike Judge and Greg Daniels’ ‘Common Side Effects,’ new series announcements, and special guest appearances also on the schedule.

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Adult Swim Greenlights ‘Common Side Effects’ from Mike Judge and Greg Daniels

Announced at Annecy 2023, the new animated comedy series from the famed ‘King of the Hill’ creators looks at big pharma’s secret knowledge of the ‘elixir of life;’ the show is produced by Bandera Entertainment.