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Glen A. Larson, writer/producer of most of your favourite shows from the 70's and 80's, has passed away

By Kervyn Cloete
November 17, 2014
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Prolific 1970’s/1980’s TV producer and writer Glen A. Larson has passed away at the age of 77, due to complications arising from esophageal cancer. There are some of you reading this who may not know Larson’s name, but you almost certainly know his legacy as he was the producer, creator and/or writer of several fan-favourite TV series, such as Knight …

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Hell yes – Will Ferrell and Adam McKay making a MANIMAL movie

By Darryn Bonthuys
July 23, 2014
in :  Entertainment
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Manimal! Part man, and part various other animal-based superpowers! Even for a decade that was known for seagull-based hair-styles, piano key neckties and trying to murder the ozone layer, Manimal was still a pretty goofy concept. It’s a show that many of you are most likely unfamiliar with. And this makes it the perfect material for a big screen revival. …

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Sony is planning to get beastly with some MANIMAL!

By Kervyn Cloete
September 18, 2012
in :  Entertainment
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In a form of self-imposed reverse one-upmanship, after recently announcing that they were making an ALF movie, Sony Animations is now planning to adapt Manimal, an 80’s show you’ve probably never seen except to point and laugh at. What’s that? You going to have to speak up as I can’t hear you over all the noise that’s being made as the bottom …

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