Boondocks Creator to Launch Original Web Series

ATLANTA, December 19: Aaron McGruder, the creator of The
Boondocks comic strip and Adult Swim
animated series, has inked a deal for a 20-part webisode series for Super
Deluxe, Turner Broadcasting System’s comedy broadband network.

The Super Rumble Mixshow
is slated to launch in January. It will feature a variety of comedy shorts,
documentaries, lectures and sketches presented in a music-driven format.
Segments will include a video advice column starring actor/comedian John
Witherspoon (The Boondocks) and
Gary Anthony Williams (The Boondocks,
Boston Legal) as news anchor Lake McDowell,
who will be covering and debating current issues from a “Negro point of view.”

“We’ve been a huge admirer and fan of Aaron’s work for
sometime now,” said Drew Reifenberger, the senior VP and general manager of
Super Deluxe. “His comedy sensibilities and unique voice are a perfect fit for
Super Deluxe.”

“I’m really looking forward to working in live action and
working on the web,” said McGruder. “Like the team over at Adult Swim, the
Super Deluxe guys are serious about content that’s creative and unique. I think
we’re going to have a lot of fun together on this.”

McGruder serves as creator and writer of The Super Rumble
Mixshow, which is being produced by his
Partner Rumble Studio.

—By Mansha Daswani