{"id":101949,"date":"2025-06-13T17:17:15","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T21:17:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/?p=101949"},"modified":"2025-06-13T17:17:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T21:17:15","slug":"hanna-barbera-studios-europe-developing-hit-squad-animated-series-based-on-gerry-andersons-imaginative-and-groundbreaking-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/2025\/06\/13\/hanna-barbera-studios-europe-developing-hit-squad-animated-series-based-on-gerry-andersons-imaginative-and-groundbreaking-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe Developing &#8220;Hit Squad&#8221; Animated Series Based on Gerry Anderson&#8217;s Imaginative and Groundbreaking World"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-101950\" src=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hit-Squad-20250612a.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"666\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hit-Squad-20250612a.webp 666w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hit-Squad-20250612a-300x169.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/>Hanna Barbera Studios Europe has begun development on <em><strong>Hit Squad<\/strong><\/em>, a new adult animated series inspired by the work of visionary British producer Gerry Anderson. The series is developed in close partnership with Anderson Entertainment, led by Gerry&#8217;s son Jamie Anderson, who will serve as an executive producer on the project.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Hit Squad<\/strong><\/em> 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.<\/p><div id=\"morty-975369363\" class=\"morty-content\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4937602850188786\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4937602850188786\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5227734695\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<h4>About Gerry Anderson and Anderson Entertainment<\/h4>\n<p>Gerry Anderson was a visionary British creator, producer, and director whose groundbreaking work redefined science fiction and family entertainment. From <em>Thunderbirds and Stingray<\/em> to <em>Captain Scarlet<\/em> and <em>Space: 1999<\/em>, his inventive storytelling, pioneering special effects, and iconic &#8220;Supermarionation&#8221; technique left an indelible mark on global popular culture and continue to captivate audiences worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Today, his company, Anderson Entertainment, continues to protect, preserve, and reinvent his extraordinary body of work. Led by his son, Jamie Anderson, the company is spearheading a bold new chapter for the brand, uniting its iconic legacy with future-focused creativity. From revitalising beloved classics to developing original productions and through licensing, merchandising, and direct-to-consumer initiatives, unlocking the full potential of Gerry Anderson&#8217;s timeless IP while delivering fresh, innovative content for modern audiences.<\/p>\n<p>With a growing slate of projects, strategic partnerships, and an ever-expanding international fan base, Anderson Entertainment is reigniting the spirit of one of Britain&#8217;s most iconic entertainment brands.<\/p>\n<p>Studio: Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe, Warner Bros. 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