IMDb Announces Its First-Ever Scripted Series: The Animated Show You’re Not a Monster, Premiering This Fall On IMDb & IMDb TV
July 09 2019 - 02:00PM
Business Wire
Kelsey Grammer, Eric Stonestreet, Aparna
Nancherla, Ellie Kemper, Patton Oswalt and More Lend Their
Voices to New Show Featuring Iconic Movie Monsters
IMDb (www.imdb.com), the world’s most popular and authoritative
source for movie, TV and celebrity content, today announced its
first-ever animated series: You’re Not a Monster
(www.imdb.com/monster). Fans will get a sneak peek of the
10-episode, short-form series when its trailer premieres on the
IMDboat at Comic-Con International: San Diego later this month, and
full episodes will premiere this fall. The show joins other IMDb
original series now airing including “The IMDb Show,” “IMDbrief”
and “Casting Calls.”
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Kelsey Grammer in the recording studio
for You’re Not a Monster (Rich Polk/Getty Images for IMDb)
You’re Not a Monster demonstrates that even classic movie
monsters have emotional issues – because the only thing worse than
being undead is being unloved. Returning to the “therapist’s chair”
for the first time since Frasier, Kelsey Grammer voices a former
psychiatrist-turned-vampire in the series, who mentors his
great-great grandson “Max” (Eric Stonestreet), a therapist who has
inherited his practice. In each 4 to 5 minute episode, Max treats
classic monsters including Frankenstein, The Invisible Man and
Medusa as they seek desperately needed therapeutic help. Rounding
out the series cast is Aparna Nancherla as a demon receptionist,
Ellie Kemper as a therapist who thinks Max is imagining everything,
and Peter Grosz, Langston Kerman, Joel Kim Booster, Patton Oswalt,
Adam Pally, Amber Ruffin, Amy Sedaris and Milana Vayntrub as
hideous monsters. Show creators and cast members including Grammer
and Nancherla will participate in an exclusive interview with host
Kevin Smith on the IMDboat at San Diego Comic-Con on July 20.
“Monsters are people, too,” said Grammer, who serves as
executive producer of the series and has voiced popular characters
in projects including Gary the Rat, Storks, Trollhunters: Tales of
Arcadia and several decades as “Sideshow Bob” on The Simpsons.
The comedy series is created and written by 4-time Emmy-winner
Frank Lesser (The Colbert Report) and Lily Stuart Streiff serves as
Animation Director. “As a movie fan, I’ve always loved IMDb and am
excited to work with them to humanize these inhuman creatures,”
said Lesser. “Plus, I figured this would be the easiest way to get
another credit on my IMDb page. You're Not a Monster is a show with
a lot of heart. And, yes, sometimes that heart is lying in a pool
of blood, but it still looks adorable thanks to Lily's Streiff's
delightful character design."
“We are thrilled to offer a new original comedy series to our
fans as we shine a light on the daily struggles faced by classic
movie monsters,” said Steve Bernstein, GM of IMDb Video. “You’re
Not a Monster is not only the first-ever animated series for IMDb,
but also our first scripted program, and introducing the show on
the IMDboat at San Diego Comic-Con is the perfect place to share
its fun narrative alongside members of the incredible cast.”
Beginning this fall, viewers can catch the premiere episode of
You’re Not a Monster at www.imdb.com/monster, on the IMDb TV free
streaming video channel, and on the IMDb iOS and Android apps. Fans
will also receive regular updates and show content on the IMDb
Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram channels.
You’re Not a Monster is produced for IMDb by Bold Soul Studios,
Grammnet and Ranker in Los Angeles, California.
About IMDb
IMDb is the world’s most popular and authoritative source for
information on movies, TV shows and celebrities. Products and
services to help fans decide what to watch and where to watch it
include: the IMDb website for desktop and mobile devices; apps for
iOS and Android; and IMDb X-Ray on Fire TV devices. IMDb also
operates a free streaming channel, IMDb TV, and produces original
video series including “The IMDb Show” “IMDbrief,” and “Casting
Calls,” in addition to on-location coverage of major events. For
entertainment industry professionals, IMDb provides IMDbPro and Box
Office Mojo. IMDb is an Amazon company. For more information, visit
www.imdb.com/press and follow @IMDb.
About Grammnet
Almost 25 years ago, Kelsey Grammer created Grammnet
Productions, a TV production company which has produced such hit
television shows as the Emmy®-winning “Medium,” for NBC and “The
Game” and “Girlfriends” for CW. Additional Grammnet producing
credits include the NBC productions “The Innocent,” “Kelsey Grammer
Salutes Jack Benny,” “Fired Up,” “In-Laws” and “Gary the Rat.” For
PAX, he produced “World Cup Comedy.” For FOX, he starred in and
produced “Kelsey Grammer Presents: The Sketch Show.” Kelsey’s
recent producing credits include the Golden Globe winning “Boss”
for Starz and “Light as a Feather,” entering its second season for
Hulu.
About Bold Soul Studios
Bold Soul Studios is a development and production company
focused on youth-driven features and series, both long form and
short, scripted and unscripted. The Studio City-based company was
founded by producer/digital video veteran Corey Moss and
filmmaker/young adult novelist Brad T. Gottfred. Bold Soul Studios
also produces “Casting Calls” for IMDb, currently in its third
season.
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Katie Sann, IMDb PR, Ksann@imdb.com
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