• Most Popular
  • Most Shared

Reality maven Burnett ventures into animation

Wed May 21, 2008 7:42am EDT

By Nellie Andreeva

Television

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Top reality producer Mark Burnett is venturing into TV animation.

The "Survivor" Svengali has signed a deal with popular online animation Web site Liquid Generation (www.liquidgeneration.com) to develop cartoon TV comedies -- both original and based on existing content.

Under the pact, Mark Burnett Prods. will produce Liquid Generation's first three TV projects, including originals "Witness Protection" and "Rapper in Chief."

Visitors at Liquid Generation, in business since 2000, can find out if they are more drunk than soul singer Amy Winehouse, or try to match breasts with their famous owners.

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter
Television


More from Reuters

Joint Terminal Attack Controller SSgt Clinton J. Herbison, a U.S. Airman from the 817 Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron (EASOS) takes a break during a night mission near Honaker Miracle camp at the Pesh valley of Kunar Province August 12, 2009. Credit: REUTERS/Carlos Barria

Pictures of the Year

A look at the best photos of 2009.  Slideshow 

    PICTURES
    The Dalai Lama jokes with a nasal spray after being asked his opinion on the swine flu during a press conference after his first lecture in Lausanne, Switzerland, August 4, 2009. REUTERS/ Valentin Flauraud

    What a wacky year it's been...

    Um, what's up the Dalai Lama's nose? "Oddly Enough" editor Bob Basler rounds up the goofiest photos of the year.  Full Article 

    Oddly Enough
    A caution sign is seen next to a stock board at the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in Sydney September 5, 2008. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz
    Political Risk in 2010:

    Don't say we didn't warn you

    With the financial crisis (mostly) in the past, U.S. investors are eying a fresh start to the coming year. Here's a look at what speedbumps lie ahead.  Full Article 

    Global Markets