Rejoice Steven Universe fans! Earlier today during a Studio Showcase at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Cartoon Network Studios announced that it is currently developing Steven Universe: Lars of the Stars, a follow-up to the Peabody Award–winning series Steven Universe, for Prime Video.
Official series description:
From executive producers Rebecca Sugar and Ian Jones-Quartey, Steven Universe: Lars of the Stars explores the past, present and future of the Steven Universe universe. The sequel series follows Lars Barriga, eternal teenager and space outlaw, as he and his pirate crew smuggle contraband, evade the authorities, and uncover the darkest secrets of the fallen Gem Empire.
Fan-favorite character Lars (voiced by Matthew Moy) certainly evolved over the course of the series from surly Big Donut employee to captain of his own ship leading his crew of rebels, the Off Colors, to rebel against the Gem Homeworld. As fans of the series are well aware in the final season, Lars opened his own pastry shop, Spacetries, and decided to return to space and explore the universe with the Off Colors.
Additionally, it was also announced that Teen Titans Go!, the longest running animated series in DC history, has been renewed for a tenth season on Cartoon Network. Given the show’s penchant for meta humor and parodying other DC projects, I’m really hoping for James Gunn to make an appearance.
Robin, Starfire, Cyborg, Beast Boy, and Raven continue the fun with all-new comedic adventures, giving viewers a look at what life is really like as a teen super hero…once the cape comes off. Inspired by and featuring the principal voice cast of the original Teen Titans series, this character-driven comedy — based upon DC characters — focuses on the funny that happens in between saving the world and living together as teenagers without adult supervision. Executive producers are Luke Cormican, Peggy Regan, and Sam Register.
