Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai

Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai is an upcoming animated comedy fantasy web television series, to be released on WarnerMedia's new streaming service, HBO Max.[2] The series will consist of 10 episodes and serve as a prequel to the 1984 film Gremlins and its 1990 sequel The New Batch.[3] Set in 1920s Shanghai, Secrets of the Mogwai will tell the story of how 10-year-old Sam Wing met the young Mogwai called Gizmo.[4] It will be written and executive produced by Tze Chun. Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey, Sam Register, and Brendan Hay also serve as executive producers.[5]

This article is about the upcoming animated television series. For the film, see Gremlins. For the sequel to the film, see Gremlins 2: The New Batch.
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai
Promotional image
Based on
Screenplay byTze Chun
Original language(s)English
Production
Executive producer(s)
Production company(s)
Distributor
  • Warner Bros. Television Distribution
  • WarnerMedia Entertainment
Release
Original networkHBO Max
Original release2021[1]
Chronology
Followed by

Episodes
No.TitleDirected byWritten by [5]Original release date [1]
1TBATBATze Chun2021 (2021)

Development

On February 25, 2019, WarnerMedia greenlighted an animated series based on Gremlins,[6][7] for its new streaming service HBO Max.[8] Tze Chun was confirmed to write the series and serve as an executive producer with Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey, Sam Register, and Brendan Hay.[9] On July 1, 2019, the series, now titled Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, was given a series order of 10 episodes.[10] In February 2020, Joe Dante, director of the original two films, revealed that he was acting as a consultant for the series.[11]

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gollark: It would be really impressive if DC was broken enough that he could *accidentally* release a new dragon this way.
gollark: In fact, it's... entirely current ones in every biome?
gollark: Oh wow, TONS of "current" ones around now!
gollark: Oh hey, my regular xenowyrm hatched, I have a free slot now.

See also
  • List of television series based on films

References
  1. Trumbore, Dave (January 15, 2020). "'Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai': Release Date Confirmed for HBO Max Animated Series". Collider. Retrieved January 16, 2020.
  2. Welch, Chris (July 9, 2019). "WarnerMedia confirms its Netflix rival will be called HBO Max". The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
  3. Squires, John (July 1, 2019). "Animated Prequel "Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai" Ordered to Series at WarnerMedia!". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  4. Evangelista, Chris (July 1, 2019). "'Gremlins' Prequel Animated Series Will Reveal 'Secrets of the Mogwai'". /Film. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  5. Andreeva, Nellie (July 1, 2019). "'Gremlins' Prequel Animated Series Officially A Go At WarnerMedia Streamer". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  6. Porter, Rick (February 25, 2019). "'Gremlins' Animated Series in Development for WarnerMedia Streaming Service". The Hollywood Reporter. Valence Media. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  7. Otterson, Joe (February 25, 2019). "'Gremlins' Animated Series in the Works at WarnerMedia Streaming Service (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  8. Spangler, Todd (July 9, 2019). "Friends to Leave Netflix for WarnerMedia's HBO Max Streaming Service in 2020". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
  9. Iannucci, Rebecca (July 1, 2019). "'Gremlins' Prequel Snags Series Order at WarnerMedia Streaming Service". TVLine. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  10. Otterson, Joe (July 1, 2019). "'Gremlins' Animated Prequel Ordered to Series at WarnerMedia Streaming". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  11. Bui, Hoai-Tran (February 18, 2020). "'Gremlins' Director Joe Dante Will Consult on HBO Max's Animated 'Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai' Series". /Film. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
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