Michael Richardson News

Today at Comic-Con® International: San Diego 2014 Cartoon Network was busy, busy, busy hosting panels and signings for Uncle Grandpa,Clarence and Adventure Time.

HAY FEVER is the latest summertime offering to play 2nd Story Theatre's UpStage space. It is, by far, the lightest and most comedic production on the company's bill, featuring over-the-top characters and nearly nonstop antics. Though HAY FEVER has some truly laugh-out-loud moments, there are some missteps in 2nd Story's production.

Joanne Fayan is Judith Bliss in Noel Coward's HAY FEVER UpStage at 2nd Story Theatre, Warren. Performed in rep with Agatha Christie's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE through August 31.

As the heroes in a half shell celebrate their 30th anniversary this year, Nickelodeon has picked up a fourth season of the popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles CG-animated series with a 20-episode order.

Season two of Disney's popular animated comedy series 'Gravity Falls,' starring Jason Ritter ('Parenthood') and Kristen Schaal ('The Daily Show with Jon Stewart') as Dipper and Mabel Pines, twins who spend the summer with their eccentric Great Uncle Stan (aka Grunkle Stan), debuts FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 (9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel and MONDAY, AUGUST 4 (9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney XD. Thereafter new episodes will debut on Disney XD with subsequent airings on Disney Channel.

Kelly Osbourne has joined the cast of Disney's 'The 7D,' an animated series that delivers a comedic new take on the Seven Dwarfs.

SEVEN KEYS TO BALDPATE, now playing UpStage at Warren's 2nd Story Theatre, provides pure theatrical entertainment of the highest order. In line after line of this thoroughly-enjoyable production, 2nd Story delivers an ever-deepening mystery, an eclectic set of engaging characters, spot-on verbal and physical comedy, and sparkling wit.

In a first for Disney/ABC Television Group, a series will premiere on its hugely popular WATCH service. The animated 'Sheriff Callie's Wild West,' the first Western for preschoolers (kids age 2-7), will be available for verified viewers

In a first for Disney/ABC Television Group, a series will premiere on its hugely popular WATCH service. The animated 'Sheriff Callie's Wild West,' the first Western for preschoolers (kids age 2-7), will be available for verified viewers

Nickelodeon launches season two of the hit animated series, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, today, Oct. 12, at 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT), continuing the crime-fighting adventures of the four mutant turtlesLeonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo.

The Hub Network, a destination for kids and their families, will have the exclusive world premiere of the Hasbro Studios' feature film, 'Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Predacons Rising,' tonight, October 4 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT

October 2013 Programming Highlights - *All programming subject to change*

Disney Channel stars Raini Rodriguez and Calum Worthy from the hit series 'Austin & Ally' will host 'Monstober,' Disney Channel's month-long Halloween celebration dedicated to all things spooky fun. Beginning TODAY, OCTOBER 1, this year's highlights include the season three premiere of 'Jessie,' premiere of the thrilling series 'Wolfblood,' new 'Gravity Falls' short-form series 'Dipper's Guide to the Unexplained,' an 'ear-raising' episode of the cartoon short 'Mickey Mouse,' and a special one-hour episode of 'Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man,' guest starring Ross Lynch ('Austin & Ally,' 'Teen Beach Movie'). Popular series 'A.N.T. Farm,' 'Dog With a Blog,' 'Good Luck Charlie,' 'Liv and Maddie,' 'Phineas and Ferb,' 'Shake It Up,' and 'Wander Over Yonder' will feature all-new bone-chilling episodes.

Disney Channel annnounces October 2013 Programming Highlights

Nickelodeon launches season two of the hit animated series, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Saturday, Oct. 12, at 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT), continuing the crime-fighting adventures of the four mutant turtlesLeonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo.

Disney Channel stars Raini Rodriguez and Calum Worthy from the hit series 'Austin & Ally' will host 'Monstober,' Disney Channel's month-long Halloween celebration dedicated to all things spooky fun. Beginning TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, this year's highlights include the season three premiere of 'Jessie,' premiere of the thrilling series 'Wolfblood,' new 'Gravity Falls' short-form series 'Dipper's Guide to the Unexplained,' an 'ear-raising' episode of the cartoon short 'Mickey Mouse,' and a special one-hour episode of 'Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man,' guest starring Ross Lynch ('Austin & Ally,' 'Teen Beach Movie'). Popular series 'A.N.T. Farm,' 'Dog With a Blog,' 'Good Luck Charlie,' 'Liv and Maddie,' 'Phineas and Ferb,' 'Shake It Up,' and 'Wander Over Yonder' will feature all-new bone-chilling episodes.

Uncle Grandpa, the newest original animated comedy from Cartoon Network Studios, premieres today, Monday, September 2 at 8 p.m. (ET, PT) on Cartoon Network. Accompanying fan-favorites Adventure Time, Regular Show and MAD, the hilarious Uncle Grandpa joins a powerhouse comedic lineup at 8 p.m. (ET, PT) every Monday.

The Hub Network, a destination for kids and their families, will have the exclusive world premiere of the Hasbro Studios' feature film, 'Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Predacons Rising,' on Friday, October 4 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT

Uncle Grandpa, the newest original animated comedy from Cartoon Network Studios, will premiere this Labor Day, Monday, September 2 at 8 p.m. (ET, PT) on Cartoon Network.

A second season of the hit Disney Channel series 'Gravity Falls' has been ordered, it was announced today by Eric Coleman, Senior Vice President, Original Series, Disney Television Animation. The animated comedy, created and executive-produced by Alex Hirsch, follows twin brother and sister Dipper (voiced by Jason Ritter) and Mabel Pines (voiced by Kristen Schaal) as they spend summer with their eccentric great uncle Stan (voiced by Hirsch), in the wondrous town of Gravity Falls. The series' growing fan base looks for the unique 'secret message' at the end of each episode's credits. The key for decoding the message is incorporated in various episodes.