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       Warner Bros. Animation, Hanna-Barbera Europe   
       Developing Animated Series 'Hit Squad,'   
       Based on the Work of 'Thunderbirds' Creator Gerry Anderson   
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       From the Annecy Animation Festival, Warner Bros. Animation   
       has revealed that its Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe team is   
       developing a "Hit Squad" animated series based on the work   
       of iconic British producer Gerry Anderson. The show is   
       being developed with a team at Anderson Entertainment, led   
       by Gerry's son Jamie.   
      
       The show's official description reads: "From the world of   
       Gerry Anderson, 'Hit Squad' is an espionage action-comedy.   
       Set in 1990s London, the series follows an international   
       team of talented spies hellbent on putting death before   
       dishonour as they battle the murky world of hidden foes   
       and dangerous villains.  This full puppet show is next   
       generation Supermarionation for an adult audience."   
      
       Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe is producing "Hit Squad" with   
       Warner Bros. Animation, Mr Morris Productions and Anderson   
       Entertainment. The project is being executive produced by   
       Jamie Anderson and directed by veteran director Darren   
       Walsh, whose eclectic credits include "Lego City   
       Adventures," "Angry Kid" (voicing and directing) and   
       "Shawn the Sheep." Emmy-winning "Black Mirror" producer   
       Russel McLean is producing.   
      
       Gerry Anderson was a pioneering British TV and film   
       producer best known for his innovative work with marionettes   
       and his unique style, which he famously dubbed   
       Supermarionation. Anderson gained wide acclaim in the 1960s   
       with a string of groundbreaking sci-fi series that pushed   
       the boundaries of children's programming at the time. His   
       most iconic creation, 1965's "Thunderbirds," combined   
       futuristic storytelling with intricate models and was an   
       enduring hit in the U.K. and abroad, often referenced,   
       spoofed and honored by other artists in the decades since.   
      
       Other standout Anderson creations include "Stingray,"   
       "Captain Scarlet" and "Space: 1999." The groundbreaking   
       filmmaker's work still maintains its distinct charm six   
       decades later. Today, Anderson Entertainment, led by Jamie   
       Anderson, is preserving and reimagining his father's legacy   
       through new productions, licensing, merchandising and   
       direct-to-consumer efforts. With expanding global reach and   
       strategic partnerships, the company is blending classic   
       appeal with modern innovation to revitalize one of Britain's   
       most iconic entertainment brands.   
      
      
      
      
      
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