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Kevin Smith is developing a family-friendly Green Hornet animated series with WildBrain.
"It’s an honor to escort the legendary Green Hornet and Kato into their very own animated series for the first time in the rich history of these iconic pop culture characters," Smith said in a statement. "We’ll be telling a tale of two Hornets – past and future – that spans generations and draws inspiration from a lifetime spent watching classic cartoons and amazing animation like Batman: The Animated Series, Heavy Metal, and Super Friends. I can’t believe WildBrain gave me this job and I can’t thank them enough for the opportunity to extend my childhood a little longer."
Set in the present day, the series "follows the adventures of a re-imagined Green Hornet and Kato – now the grown son of the original Green Hornet and the daughter of the original Kato – as they partner to battle crime in Century City!"
"We’re thrilled to embark on a new animated Green Hornet series with Kevin, who has set up an incredibly rich world with a cast of amazing characters – especially Kato, who is no longer just a sidekick, but is now a strong female partner to the Green Hornet," WildBrain EVP Content and Current Series Stephanie Betts added. "With his ingenious talent and passion for superheroes and classic franchises, Kevin is the perfect creator to update the Green Hornet. We’re excited to share the new Green Hornet and Kato with audiences worldwide."
Created by George W. Trendle and Fran Striker, Britt Reid/Green Hornet made his debut in an eponymous radio program in 1936. The genius detective and newspaper publisher fought crime alongside his partner Kato. In their adventures, the two often employed the technologically advanced Black Beauty car to help defeat crime.
Kevin Smith is developing a family-friendly Green Hornet animated series with WildBrain.
"It’s an honor to escort the legendary Green Hornet and Kato into their very own animated series for the first time in the rich history of these iconic pop culture characters," Smith said in a statement. "We’ll be telling a tale of two Hornets – past and future – that spans generations and draws inspiration from a lifetime spent watching classic cartoons and amazing animation like Batman: The Animated Series, Heavy Metal, and Super Friends. I can’t believe WildBrain gave me this job and I can’t thank them enough for the opportunity to extend my childhood a little longer."
Set in the present day, the series "follows the adventures of a re-imagined Green Hornet and Kato – now the grown son of the original Green Hornet and the daughter of the original Kato – as they partner to battle crime in Century City!"
"We’re thrilled to embark on a new animated Green Hornet series with Kevin, who has set up an incredibly rich world with a cast of amazing characters – especially Kato, who is no longer just a sidekick, but is now a strong female partner to the Green Hornet," WildBrain EVP Content and Current Series Stephanie Betts added. "With his ingenious talent and passion for superheroes and classic franchises, Kevin is the perfect creator to update the Green Hornet. We’re excited to share the new Green Hornet and Kato with audiences worldwide."
Created by George W. Trendle and Fran Striker, Britt Reid/Green Hornet made his debut in an eponymous radio program in 1936. The genius detective and newspaper publisher fought crime alongside his partner Kato. In their adventures, the two often employed the technologically advanced Black Beauty car to help defeat crime.
