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Williams Street Productions, LLC
Williams Street
FormerlyGhost Planet Industries (1994–1999)
Company type Subsidiary
Industry
Genre
FoundedApril 15, 1994;29 years ago (1994-04-15)
Founders
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia (main)
Burbank, California (secondary)
Key people
  • Michael Ouweleen (President, The Cartoon Network, Inc.)
  • Suzanna Makkos (EVP, comedy/animation)
  • Jason DeMarco (SVP, action/anime)
  • Michael Cahill (VP, on-air/social media)
  • Ollie Green (VP, animation production)
  • Chris Hartley (VP, on-air production)
  • Kim Manning (VP, programming)
  • Cameron Tang (VP, development)
Parent Warner Bros. Television Studios
Subsidiaries Williams Street Records
Williams Street West
Williams Street East
Williams Street DVDs

Williams Street Productions, LLC, [1] d/b/a Williams Street and formerly known as Ghost Planet Industries, is an American animation and live action television production studio owned by the Warner Bros. Television Studios division of Warner Bros., a unit of Warner Bros. Discovery. The studio is the in-house production arm of Adult Swim (the programming block on Cartoon Network). Mike Lazzo and Keith Crofford oversaw operations for the building for most of its existence.

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On December 16, 2019, co-founder Lazzo retired from the company, [2] with business partner and co-founder Crofford retiring the following year. [3] Michael Ouweleen was named president of Adult Swim on April 29, 2020. [4]

From November 27, 2019 to July 1, 2020 and since May 13, 2022, Ouweleen was named president of The Cartoon Network, Inc., which also oversees Adult Swim. [5]

Outside of the studio. Williams Street studio.JPG
Outside of the studio.

The current name of the company originates from the location of its headquarters building – which is also the home office for Cartoon Network and Adult Swim – at 1065 Williams Street NW in Atlanta, Georgia near the current offices of TBS and TNT on Techwood Drive. [6] The facility began as a carpet factory and was purchased by Turner as overflow offices for, among other things, set building and woodworking facilities, as well as CNN Field Engineering. Soon after CNN moved into the CNN Center in downtown Atlanta in the early 1980s, other Turner operations moved into the Techwood campus, an old country club which became the first headquarters for CNN. [6] The street is named for early Atlanta settler Ammi Williams.

The company's original name, Ghost Planet Industries, came from Space Ghost's fictional planet, where the animated talk show Space Ghost Coast to Coast was purportedly filmed. [7]

The studio's production logo features a wavy, blurred gray image of Space Ghost's fictional studio, with the words "Williams Street" beneath it. The soundtrack of Jack Webb's Mark VII Limited's production logo – a rumbling drum roll and two clinks of a hammer – is often used while the GPI/Williams Street production card is shown. [8]

Filmography

TV animated series

TitleCreator(s)
Developer(s)
Co-production(s)NotesStarted
Space Ghost Coast to Coast Mike Lazzo Williams Street West (2003-2004)Based on the original 1966 animated series. The last 2 seasons were released on GameTap.1994–99 (1st run)
2001–04 (2nd run)
2006–08 (3rd run)
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Matt Maiellaro and Dave Willis Big Deal Cartoons (Seasons 1–5)
Wild Hare Studios (Seasons 1–4)
Radical Axis (Seasons 2–9)
Awesome Inc. (Seasons 9–11)
Floyd County Productions (Season 12)
Bento Box Atlanta (webseries)
Animated series also known by various alternative titles. First spin-off of Space Ghost Coast to Coast. It was the first series that had a theatrical movie. One episode was never aired. Longest running Adult Swim original series that is still in production.2000–present
The Brak Show Jim Fortier, Andy Merrill, and Pete SmithWild Hare Studios
Turner Studios
Primal Screen
A spin-off of Space Ghost Coast to Coast. This series ran for 28 episodes, and a webisode was released as the series finale.2000–03; 2007
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law Michael Ouweleen and Erik Richter J. J. Sedelmaier Productions, Inc. (Pilot only)
Turner Studios (Seasons 2–4)
The company produced the Pilot, and from Season 2's eleventh episode to Season 4. Reused assets from Birdman and the Galaxy Trio .2000–07; 2018
Sealab 2021 Adam Reed and Matt Thompson 70/30 Productions Based on Sealab 2020 .2000–05
Immortal Grand Prix Production I.G and Cartoon Network Production I.G
Cartoon Network
Bandai Visual
Bandai Entertainment
Lantis
Bee Train (microseries only)
First anime co-production; produced English dub2003–06
Stroker & Hoop Casper Kelly and Jeffrey G. Olsen Turner Studios
Studio B Productions
2004–05
Perfect Hair Forever Mike Lazzo, Matt Harrigan, and Matt Maiellaro Radical Axis (Seasons 1-2)
Bento Box Atlanta (Season 3 only)
A spin-off of Space Ghost Coast to Coast.2004–07; 2014
Tom Goes to the Mayor Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim Dipshot Films (Season 1)
Abso Lutely Productions (Season 2)
2004–06
Robot Chicken Seth Green and Matthew Senreich Stoop!d Monkey
ShadowMachine Films (S01–05)
Stoopid Buddy Stoodios (Season 6–present)
Sony Pictures Digital (Seasons 1–5)
Sony Pictures Television (Seasons 6–10)
Second longest running original series on Adult Swim that is still in production.2005–present
12 oz. Mouse Matt Maiellaro Radical Axis (Seasons 1-2)
Awesome Inc (Season 3 only)
2005–07; 2018; 2020
Squidbillies Jim Fortier and Dave Willis Radical Axis (Seasons 1-6)
Awesome Inc (Seasons 7-13)
2005–21
Lucy, the Daughter of the Devil Loren Bouchard Fluid Animation
Loren Bouchard L.L.C.
2005–07
Minoriteam Adam de la Peña, Peter Girardi, and Todd JamesFunny Garbage
Reas International
Monkey Wrangler Productions
2005–06
Moral Orel Dino Stamatopoulos ShadowMachine Films
Fragical Productions
The series ended with 44 episodes. A special was released as the series finale. Seven lost episodes weren't produced.2005–08
Metalocalypse Brendon Small and Tommy Blacha Titmouse, Inc. 2006–13
Frisky Dingo Adam Reed and Matt Thompson 70/30 Productions 2006–08
Assy McGee Matt Harrigan and Carl W. AdamsClambake Animation
Superjail! Christy Karacas, Stephen Warbrick, and Ben Gruber Titmouse, Inc.
Augenblick Studios (Pilot and Season 1 only)
2007–14
The Drinky Crow Show Tony Millionaire and Eric Kaplan Mirari Films 2007–09
Xavier: Renegade Angel Vernon Chatman, John Lee, Alyson Levy, and Jim Tozzi PFFR
Cinematico
2007–09
Titan Maximum Tom Root and Matthew Senreich ShadowMachine Films
Stoop!d Monkey
Tom Is Awesome
2009
Mary Shelley's Frankenhole Dino Stamatopoulos Fragical Productions (Season 1 only)
ShadowMachine Films (Season 1 only)
Starburns Industries (Season 2 only)
2010–12
Off the Air Dave Hughes Million Monkeys Inc.First live-action/animation hybrid series aired on Adult Swim.2011–present
Mongo Wrestling Alliance Tommy Blacha Mirari Films Originally called The Galaxy Wrestling Alliance.2011
Soul Quest Overdrive Matt Maiellaro and Dave Willis Radical Axis Based on the short pilot winner of the online contest Big, Über, Network Sampling, sponsored by Burger King. A spin-off of Aqua Teen Hunger Force.2011
China, IL Brad Neely Neely Comics
Titmouse, Inc.
Working For Monsters (S03 only)
2011–15
Black Dynamite Michael Jai White, Byron Minns, and Scott Sanders (original live-action movie)
(d): Carl Jones
Ars Nova Entertainment
Titmouse, Inc. (Season 1 only)
N-BOMB SQUAD (Season 2 only)
Cartoon Network Studios (Season 2 only)
The show originally started as an unaired pilot back in 2011, until it was official in 2012.2012–15; 2011
Mr. Pickles Will Carsola and Dave StewartHotHouse Productions
Day by Day Productions
2013–19
Rick and Morty Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon Justin Roiland's Solo Vanity Card Productions! (Seasons 1–6)
Harmonious Claptrap
Starburns Industries (Seasons 1–2)
Green Portal Productions (Seasons 4–5)
2013–present
Mike Tyson Mysteries Mike Tyson, Lee Stimmer, and Hugh Davidson
(d): Giancarlo Volpe and Hugh Davidson
Warner Bros. Animation First collaboration with sister studio Warner Bros. Animation.2014–20
The Venture Bros. Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer Astro-Base GO!
NoodleSoup Productions (2003–05)
World Leaders Entertainment (2006–10)
Titmouse, Inc. (2011–18)
Premiered in 2003, the company began to produce it from Seasons 6–7.2016–18
Brad Neely's Harg Nallin' Sclopio Peepio Brad Neely Neely Comics
Working For Monsters
Titmouse, Inc.
2016
Hot Streets Brian Wysol Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
Justin Roiland's Solo Vanity Card Productions
2016–19
Apollo Gauntlet Myles LangloisMosaic Media Group
6 Point Harness
2016–17
Samurai Jack Genndy Tartakovsky Cartoon Network Studios Only the fifth season. Premiered on Toonami.2017
The Jellies! Tyler Okonma and Lionel BoyceBald Fade Productions
Augenblick Studios
Whalerock Industries
2017–19
Tender Touches David Bonawits, Lauren Payne, and Maxime Simonet Awesome Inc (Season 2)
6 Point Harness (Season 3)
2017–20
FLCL Progressive / Alternative Gainax (original OVA series)
(d): Production I.G
Production I.G
Toho
2018
Ballmastrz: 9009 Christy Karacas Titmouse, Inc. (Season 1-2)
C.C.K. Rad (from Season 2)
PFFR (special)
Studio 4°C (special)
2018–20; 2023
Tigtone Andrew Koehler and Benjamin MartianBabyhemyth Productions
Titmouse, Inc.
2018–20
The Shivering Truth Vernon Chatman PFFR
ShadowMachine Films (Season 1 only)
HouseSpecial (from Season 2)
2018–20
Lazor Wulf Henry Bonsu
(d): Henry Bonsu and Daniel Weidenfeld
Bento Box Entertainment (S01)
6 Point Harness (S02)
Titmouse, Inc. (Pilot only)
2019–21
Gēmusetto Maxime Simonet Awesome Inc All 6 episodes of season 1 premiered in one go in 2019; season 2 was released on Toonami in 20202019–20
Primal Genndy Tartakovsky Cartoon Network Studios 2019–present
Momma Named Me Sheriff Will Carsola and Dave StewartHotHouse Productions
Day by Day Productions
A spin-off of Mr. Pickles.2019–21
YOLO Michael Cusack Princess Bento Studio
Monkeystack
Cusack Creatures (Season 2–present)
Pilot for the series premiered as part of Adult Swim's April Fools' Day celebration.2020–present
JJ Villard's Fairy Tales J.J. VillardVillard Film
Cartoon Network Studios
Pilot for the series premiered as part of Adult Swim's April Fools' Day celebration.2020
Smiling Friends Michael Cusack and Zach Hadel 6 Point Harness (Pilot only)
Studio Yotta (Pilot and S1E09)
Princess Bento Studio
Goblin Caught on Tape
2020–present
Birdgirl Michael Ouweleen and Erik Richter Awesome Inc (Season 1)
Global Mechanic (Season 2)
Bedford Avenue
A spin-off of Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law.2021–22
Tuca & Bertie Lisa Hanawalt The Tornante Company
Brave Dummy
Vegan Blintzes
ShadowMachine Films
Starting with the second season.2021–22
Fena: Pirate Princess Kazuto Nakazawa and Production I.G Crunchyroll
Production I.G
First Adult Swim series to be produced with Crunchyroll.2021
Teenage Euthanasia Alyson Levy and Alissa Nutting PFFR
Augenblick Studios (Season 1)
Atomic Cartoons (Season 2)
2021–present
Blade Runner: Black Lotus Philip K. Dick (original characters)
(d): Kenji Kamiyama and Shinji Aramaki
Alcon Entertainment
Crunchyroll
Second Adult Swim series to be co-produced with Crunchyroll. A spin-off of Blade Runner .2021–22
Shenmue: The Animation Yu Suzuki (concept) and Sega (story)
(d): Chikara Sakurai
Sega
Crunchyroll
2022
Housing Complex C [9] amphibian (original concept) Production I.G USA 2022
Royal Crackers Jason RuizThe Cheesesteak Factory
AntiLaugh
Titmouse, Inc.
2023–present
FLCL: Grunge / Shoegaze [9] Gainax (original OVA series)
(d): Production I.G
Production I.G 2023
Ninja Kamui Sunghoo Park E&H Production
Sola Entertainment
2024–present

TV live-action series

TitleCreator(s)
Developer(s)
Co-production(s)NotesStarted
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim Abso Lutely Productions 2007–10; 2017
Saul of the Mole Men Craig Lewis
(d): Peter Girardi, Craig Lewis, and Tom Stern
Funny Garbage2007
Fat Guy Stuck in Internet John Gemberling and Curtis GwinnCowboy & John Productions2007–08
Delocated Jon Glaser PFFR
Unintelligible Grunt
2008–13
Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule John C. Reilly, Tim Heidecker, and Eric Wareheim Abso Lutely Productions A spin-off of Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!.2010–17
Childrens Hospital Rob Corddry The Corddry Company
Abominable Pictures
Warner Bros. Studio 2.0

Warner Bros. Television

Based on the web series of the same name on TheWB.com.2010–16
Run It BackMike Terrell and Sean Akins Turner Sports [10]
Turner Studios
A remix version of NBA on TNT that which was aired only on the Cartoon Network block CN Real.2010–11
Eagleheart Michael Koman and Andrew Weinberg Dakota Pictures
Conaco
2011–14
NTSF:SD:SUV:: Paul Scheer 2nd Man On The Moon
Abominable Pictures
First spin-off of Childrens Hospital.2011–13
The Heart, She Holler Vernon Chatman, John Lee, and Alyson Levy PFFR 2011–14
Loiter Squad Odd Future Dickhouse Productions (S01–02)
Gorilla Flicks (Season 3)
The Great Wang Of The Floggnaw Land (Season 3)
2012–14
The Eric Andre Show Eric André Abso Lutely Productions
Sick Duck Productions
Naked Faces (Seasons 1–4)
Working For Monsters (Seasons 1–2)Fugue State (Seasons 5-present)
2012–present
The Restless BellDave Drabik and Andrew BenatorFine Line Productions
Turner Studios
2012
You're Whole Michael Ian Black Abominable Pictures 2012–13
Newsreaders Rob Corddry, Jonathan Stern, and David Wain The Corddry Company
Abominable Pictures
Warner Bros. Studio 2.0

Warner Bros. Television

Also known as Newsreaders with Louis LaFonda. Second and final spin-off of Childrens Hospital.2013–15
Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell Casper Kelly and Dave Willis Fake Wood Wallpaper Films

Awesome Inc

The show originally started as a pilot in 2011, [11] until it was official in 2013.2013–19; 2011
Hot Package Derrick Beckles Abso Lutely Productions
TV Carnage
Abominable Pictures (S01 only)
2013–15
Tim & Eric's Bedtime Stories Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim Abso Lutely Productions 2013–17
Black Jesus Aaron McGruder and Mike Clattenburg 5 Mutts Productions
Triage Entertainment
Mainstay Entertainment (Season 3)
2014–19
Decker Tim Heidecker and Gregg Turkington Abso Lutely Productions Both web and TV series on a spin-off from On Cinema .2014–17
Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter Jon Glaser PFFR
Unintelligible Grunt
2015–17
Million Dollar Extreme Presents: World Peace Million Dollar Extreme Million Dollar Extreme
Rent Now Productions
2016
Dream Corp LLC Daniel StessenCaviar Content (Season 1)
Alive and Kicking, Inc. (Seasons 2-3)
Sunday Night Productions

BEMO

Second live-action/animation hybrid series aired on Adult Swim.2016–20
Joe Pera Talks with You Joe Pera Chestnut Walnut Unlimited
Factual Productions (Season 1)
Alive and Kicking, Inc. (Seasons 2-3)
2018–21
Mostly 4 Millennials Derrick Beckles TV Carnage
Sick Duck Productions
Factual Productions
2018
Tropical Cop Tales Jim Hosking and Toby HarvardAnother HH Production
Alive and Kicking, Inc.
2018–19
Three Busy Debras Sandy Honig, Mitra Jouhari, and Alyssa StonohMail Lizard
Paper Kite Productions
Alive and Kicking, Inc.
2020–22
Beef House Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim Abso Lutely Productions Parody of the typical zombified 1980's sitcom show.2020

Internet series

TitleCreator(s)
Developer
Co-production(s)NotesStarted
Carl's Stone Cold Lock of the Century of the Week Matt Maiellaro and Dave Willis Based on Carl Brutananadilewski from Aqua Teen Hunger Force .2007–16
King Star King J.J. Villard
Eric Kaplan (co-creator, Pilot only)
(d): Tommy Blacha
Kurtis (Series)
Titmouse, Inc. (Series)
Mirari Films (Pilot)
Rough Draft Studios (Special)
Villard Film (Special)
2013–14; 2023
The Cry of MannRobby Rackleff AB Video Solutions, LLC Also known as The Cry of Mann: A Trool Day Holiday Spectacular, or The Cry of Mann: A Trool Day Holiday Spectacular in Eight Parts.2017
Williams Stream [12] Williams Street(See Online programming)This service plays highlights of various programs (in talk show and live podcast/chat formats) played on Adult Swim's live stream.2017–20
The Call of WarrRobby RackleffAB Video Solutions, LLCOnly sequel to The Cry of Mann.2018
Alabama Jackson Donald Faison Adeosun
Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
Spin-off of Robot Chicken .2022–present
Aquadonk Side Pieces Matt Maiellaro and Dave Willis Bento Box Entertainment Spin-off of Aqua Teen Hunger Force .2022
Vindicators 2 Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon Atomic Cartoons Spin-off of Rick and Morty .
Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell: The Cartoon Casper Kelly and Dave Willis Copernicus StudiosSequel to Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell .2022–present

Failed pilots

TitleCreator(s)
Developer(s)
Co-production(s)NotesYear
Spacecataz Matt Maiellaro and Dave Willis Radical Axis A failed spin-off of Aqua Teen Hunger Force .2004
Korgoth of Barbaria Aaron Springer Cartoon Network Studios Rejected due to high production costs. First collaboration with sister studio Cartoon Network Studios.2006
Let's Fish [lower-alpha 1] Mark Rivers Titmouse, Inc. Also known as Let's Fish with Don Conway.2007
That Crook'd 'Sipp [lower-alpha 1] Nick Weidenfeld, Jacob Escobedo, and Mike Weiss Turner Studios Spun-off into the special Freaknik: The Musical . Episode: "That Tree of Strife".
Lowe Country George Lowe
Stiff Matt Maiellaro
Neon Knome [lower-alpha 2] Ben Jones PFFR Greenlit but moved to Cartoon Network due to Adult Swim executives thinking it was too "mind-blowingly cute" for the block and reworked into The Problem Solverz . [13] 2008
Snake 'n' Bacon [lower-alpha 2] Michael Kupperman, Scott Jacobson, and Rich Blomquist Fayettenam Records Corp.Based on the comic strip on the same name.2009
Paid Programming H. Jon Benjamin and David Cross Despite being rejected by Adult Swim, the pilot gave way to a project of stand-alone specials based on fake infomercials.
The New Big Ball with Neil Hamburger Gregg Turkington, Tim Heidecker, and Eric Wareheim Abso Lutely Productions A failed spin-off of Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! .
Yappy Broads [lower-alpha 2] Madeleine Smithberg Mad Cow Productions
Cheyenne Cinnamon [lower-alpha 2] Dave Willis and Matt Harrigan Radical Axis 2010
Duckworth [lower-alpha 2] Also known as Duckworth of Ellington.
Southies [lower-alpha 2] Carl W. AdamsClambake Animation2011
Totally for Teens [lower-alpha 2] Derrick Beckles and Sabrina Saccoccio TV Carnage
Major Lazer [14] Diplo, Switch, Ferry Gouw, and Kevin Kusatsu Mad Decent
Titmouse, Inc.
Some years later, FXX picked up it for a TV series as part of FOX's Animation Domination High-Def (ADHD) block.
Guy Suavé: Homicidal SpyEric Von Hoffman and Jay Johnston Dakota Pictures
Johnston Hoffman Production
Shown as a trailer at The ABC Sunday Night Movie .
Tight Bros [15] [16] Sam Johnson and Chris Marcil Clambake AnimationThe series, originally planned to air in 2012, was canceled some time before the premiere for unknown reasons.
Let's Do This! Bob Odenkirk, Brian Jarvis, and Jim FreemanLeFoole, Inc.
Odenkirk Provissiero
Also known as Let's Do This!: The Story of Cal-Gold Pictures.2012
Green Bench: The American Day Dream [lower-alpha 3] Jamaal R. Fisher, John Holland, and Nicholas Travis
(d): Lawrence Denning, Jr., Larnell Harris, and Louis Hatcher
Dakota Pictures
Greenbench Productions
2013
Candy Ranch Three Loco Abso Lutely Productions
Übermansion [lower-alpha 3] Zeb Wells and Matthew Senreich Stoop!d Monkey
Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
Re-tooled as SuperMansion for Crackle.
Filthy Sexy Teen$ Paul Scheer, Jonathan Stern, and Curtis Gwinn 2nd Man On The Moon
Abominable Pictures
Greenlit as an online series titled Filthy Preppy Teens by Fullscreen.
Coffin Dodgers [lower-alpha 3] Dave Jeser and Matt Silverstein Double Hemm
Rough Draft Studios, Inc.
Released on Adult Swim's official website as an "internet-only exclusive".
Rolling with Dad [lower-alpha 3] David Katzenberg and Seth Grahame-Smith KatzSmith Productions
Bento Box Entertainment
Sperm Boat [17] Matt Harrigan Flannypop
Thank You, Brain! Productions
The Team Unicorn Saturday Action Fun Hour! [18] Clare Grant, Rileah Vanderbilt, Seth Green, and Matthew SenreichStoop!d Monkey
Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
Danger Maiden Productions
Shown as a sneak peek at San Diego Comic-Con's Nerd HQ, [19] and never released or aired since then.2014
Youth Large Nathan Barnatt, Seth Barnatt, and Paul B. Cummings Barnatt Brothers Productions
New Wave Entertainment
Fartcopter [20] [lower-alpha 4] Rob Huebel Abominable Pictures
Harold & Kumar [21] [22] Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg (original live-action films) Lionsgate Television
Bento Box Entertainment
The Pound HoleDaniel Weidenfeld
(d): Daniel Weidenfeld and Doug Lussenhop
Working For Monsters
Douggpound
Rent Now Productions
2015
Doble Fried [23] Matt Furie PFFR
Titmouse, Inc.
There was no updates to whether the pilot was finished or not, or aired since then.
Gigglefudge, USA! Nicholas Maier and Dimitri Simakis PFFR
Everything Is Terrible!
FishBowl Worldwide Media
Also a part for Infomercials 2016
The Hindenburg Explodes! Rob Corddry, Josh Perilo, and Jonathan Stern Abominable Pictures
The Corrdry Company
Timers Head Productions
The Mark Lembeck TechniqueAdam LustickScrubble
Alive and Kicking, Inc.
ScavengersJoseph Bennett and Charles Huettner Titmouse, Inc. Greenlit by Max as Scavengers Reign. [24]
Bad GuysNick Giovannetti and Paul Scheer Bento Box Entertainment
Geezus
2nd Man On The Moon
Episode: "Watch the Throne".
Chuck DeuceMatt Iles, Chioke "Stretch" McCoy, and Lars Kenseth ShadowMachine 2018
Trap UniverseJ.J. VillardVillard Film
Titmouse, Inc.
Dayworld [25] [lower-alpha 4] Cole Kush and Jay Weingarten Abso Lutely Productions
Daytime Studio
Art PrisonTom Kauffman and Paul IsaksonYum Yum
Starburns Industries
Ole Bud's ANU Football WeeklyChris "CP" Powell and Chip Hall Dutch Treat Productions
Alive and Kicking, Inc.
Di Bibl John Lee and Kytten Janae PFFR
Daisy Studio
2019
Lusty Crest [26] Kati SkeltonIt's Grim
Factual Productions
2020
Bad Manners [27] Todd Rohal PFFR
TUbb
Alive and Kicking, Inc.
The Animated Adventures of Jack Decker [28] Tim Heidecker and Gregg Turkington Abso Lutely Productions
Copernicus Studios
Skeleton Landlord [29] Doug Bleichner and Sam Wagstaff
Learning With PibbyDodge Greenley Cartoon Network Studios 2021

Specials

Stand-alones

TitleCreator(s)Co-production(s)NotesYear(s)
Infomercials Various (See List of specials)2009–present
Freaknik: The Musical Carl Jones and Nick Weidenfeld Nappy Boy Entertainment
Titmouse, Inc.
Retooled version of 2007 pilot That Crook'd 'Sipp.2010
Earth Ghost George Lowe Special and updated version of the 2007 pilot Lowe Country. Being premiered on April 1, Adult Swim used it as part of their annual April Fools' Day prank.2011
The Greatest Event in Television History Adam Scott and Naomi ScottGettin' Rad
Electric Soup Productions (Special from 2 to 4)
Four specials have been produced.2012–14
Dinner with Friends with Brett Gelman and Friends Brett Gelman and Jason Woliner Abso Lutely Productions 2014
Dinner with Family with Brett Gelman and Brett Gelman's Family 2015
The Adult Swim Golf Classic: Daly vs. Scott Jon Daly J.O.N.
Alive and Kicking, Inc.
An "extended" version of this special has been released on Adult Swim's official website, and production is sponsored by Arby's.2016
Dinner in America with Brett Gelman Brett Gelman and Jason Woliner Abso Lutely Productions
Mr. Neighbor's House Jesse Falcon, Brian Huskey, and Jason Mantzoukas El Zombie, Inc.
Mantzoukas
Marimacha
The Corddry Company
Alive and Kicking, Inc.
Two specials have been produced.2016–18
Joe Pera Helps You Find the Perfect Christmas Tree Joe Pera Chestnut Walnut Unlimited
Rent Now Productions
2016
Mother, May I Dance with Mary Jane's Fist? Mary Elizabeth Ellis and Artemis Pebdani Abso Lutely Productions
Bounce Castle
Also known as Mother, May I Dance with Mary Jane's Fist?: A Lifetone Original Movie for Adult Swim.2018
Soft Focus Jena Friedman CNT Productions
Factual Productions
Also known as Soft Focus with Jena Friedman. Two specials have been produced.2018–19
Hunky Boys Go Ding-DongZack Carlson, Bryan Connolly, and Todd Rohal PFFR
Steak Beef Bee Jamesandwich Beef Version
Factual Productions
Two specials have been produced. Episodes: "Don't Die Alone" and "Terrific Journey". [30] 2018
Smalls [31] VariousVarious2018–present
TitleCo-production(s)NotesYear
Space Ghost Coast to Coast: The Mask First and only four Williams Street specials that were aired on Cartoon Network.1994
A Space Ghost Christmas
Space Ghost Coast to Coast: Jonny Quest 1996
Brak Presents the Brak Show Starring Brak 2000
Adult Swim Brain Trust Radical Axis Originally unnamed and dubbed Anime Talk Show due to it airing after the premiere of Perfect Hair Forever ; later renamed after being uploaded to Adult Swim's YouTube channel.2004
Tom Goes to the Mayor: A Look Behind the Scenes Abso Lutely Productions Behind the scenes look for Tom Goes to the Mayor .2005
12 oz. Mouse Spider-Man Special Radical Axis Alternate version of the episode "Spider" from 12 oz. Mouse
Robot Chicken's Christmas Special ShadowMachine
Stoop!d Monkey
Sony Pictures Digital
Robot Chicken: Star Wars ShadowMachine
Stoop!d Monkey
Sony Pictures Digital
Lucasfilm
2007
Robot Chicken's Half-Assed Christmas Special ShadowMachine
Stoop!d Monkey
Sony Pictures Digital
The Young Person's Guide to History Funny GarbageSpin-off special of Saul of the Mole Men.2008
The Xtacles 70/30 Productions Only two episodes were produced and aired as a single special. Spin-off of Frisky Dingo.
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II ShadowMachine Films
Stoop!d Monkey
Lucasfilm
Sony Pictures Digital
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode 2.5 2009
Robot Chicken's Full-Assed Christmas Special ShadowMachine Films
Stoop!d Monkey
Sony Pictures Digital
Also known as Dear Consumer.
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!: Chrimbus Special Abso Lutely ProductionsSpin-off special of Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! 2010
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III Stoop!d Monkey
ShadowMachine Films
Lucasfilm
Sony Pictures Digital
Robot Chicken's DP Christmas Special Stoop!d Monkey
ShadowMachine Films
Sony Pictures Digital
Robot Chicken DC Comics Special Stoop!d Monkey
Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
DC Entertainment
Sony Pictures Television
2012
The NTSF:SD:SUV:HISS Infomercial [lower-alpha 4] 2nd Man On The Moon
Abominable Pictures
Beforel Orel: Trust Starburns IndustriesPrequel special to Moral Orel .
NTSF:SD:SUV:: – Christmas Activity 2nd Man On The Moon
Abominable Pictures
Swords, Knives, Very Sharp Objects and Cutlery [lower-alpha 4]
Robot Chicken's ATM Christmas Special Stoop!d Monkey
Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
Sony Pictures Television
The Eric Andre New Year's Eve Spooktacular Abso Lutely Productions
Naked Faces
Sick Duck Productions
NTSF:SD:SUV:: – Inertia 2nd Man On The Moon
Abominable Pictures
2013
Dan Deacon: U.S.A. Million Monkeys Inc.Special episode of Off The Air . Also known as Dan Deacon Special.
Metalocalypse: The Doomstar Requiem Titmouse, Inc. Also known as Metalocalypse: The Doomstar Requiem – A Klok Opera.
Robot Chicken: Born Again Virgin Christmas Special Stoop!d Monkey
Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
Sony Pictures Television
Robot Chicken DC Comics Special 2: Villains in Paradise Stoop!d Monkey
Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
DC Entertainment
Sony Pictures Television
2014
The Robot Chicken Bitch Pudding Special Stoop!d Monkey
Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
Sony Pictures Television
Robot Chicken: Lots of Holidays Special Also known as The Robot Chicken Lots of Holidays (but Don't Worry Christmas Is Still in There Too So Pull the Stick Out of Your Ass Fox News) Special.
Bagboy Abso Lutely ProductionsSpin-off special of both Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! and Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule .2015
Robot Chicken DC Comics Special III: Magical Friendship Stoop!d Monkey
Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
DC Entertainment
Sony Pictures Television
Tim & Eric's Bedtime Stories: Sauce Boy Abso Lutely Productions
Black Jesus: A Very Special Christmas in Compton 5 Mutts Productions
Triage Entertainment
Tim & Eric's Bedtime Stories: Tornado Abso Lutely Productions
The Robot Chicken Christmas Special: The X-Mas United Stoop!d Monkey
Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
Sony Pictures Television
Awesome 10 Year Anniversary Version, Great Job? Abso Lutely Productions10th anniversary special to Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!.2017
The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking Stoop!d Monkey
Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
Sony Pictures Television
Check It Out! with Scott Clam [lower-alpha 4] Abso Lutely ProductionsFollow-up to Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule .
Freshly Baked: The Robot Chicken Santa Claus Pot Cookie Freakout Special – Special Edition Stoop!d Monkey
Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
Sony Pictures Television
Squidbillies: The War on the War on Christmas Awesome Inc
Eric Andre Does Paris Sick Duck Productions
The Kitao Boyz
Delirio Films
2018
Bushworld Adventures Studio Yotta Rick and Morty parody written, directed and animated by Michael Cusack.
12 oz. Mouse: Invictus Awesome Inc
Harvey Birdman: Attorney General Awesome Inc.
11:36 Entertainment
KRFT Punk's Political Party Abso Lutely Productions
Full Clarity
Sick Duck Productions
Spin-off special of The Eric Andre Show .2019
Robot Chicken's Santa's Dead (Spoiler Alert) Holiday Murder Thing Special Stoop!d Monkey
Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
Sony Pictures Television
The Bleepin' Robot Chicken Archie Comics Special Stoop!d Monkey
Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
Sony Pictures Television
Archie Comics
2021
Happy Russian Deathdog Dolloween 2 U Stoop!d Monkey
Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
King Star King!/!/!/ Villard Film
Rough Draft Studios
Sequel to King Star King .2023
Ballmastrz: Rubicon PFFR
C.C.K. Rad
Studio 4°C
Sequel to Ballmastrz: 9009 .

Blocks

TitleNotesStarted
Cartoon Planet Originally ended in 1998, but revived in 2012. Revived block ended in 2014.1995–1998 (1st run)
2012–2014 (2nd run)
Toonami Originally ended in 2008 on Cartoon Network, but revived in 2012 on Adult Swim.1997–2008 (1st run)
2012–present (2nd run)
Saturday Video Entertainment System2003–2004
Miguzi2004–2007
Checkered Past 2023–present

Feature films

YearTitleCo-productionDistributor
2007 Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters Radical Axis First Look Pictures
2019 Mister America [32] Abso Lutely Productions Magnolia Pictures

Direct-to-video films

YearTitleCo-productionDistributor
2022 Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm [33] [34] Bento Box Entertainment Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
2023 The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart [33] [35] Astro Base GO!
Titmouse, Inc.
Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar [33] Titmouse, Inc.

Future series in development

TitleCreator(s)Co-production(s)Premiere
Uzumaki [36] Junji Ito (original manga series)Production I.G USATBA
OMG! Earth! [37] John Harvatine IV and Eric Towner Stoopid Buddy Stoodios

Other

Games

This list is only for video games licensed by Williams Street Games; see Adult Swim Games for other video games produced after the label's dissolution.

Music

Williams Street formed their own music label, Williams Street Records . The label was created after Jason DeMarco, Adult Swim's vice president of strategic marketing and promotions, worked on Danger Doom, a project with Danger Mouse and MF Doom in 2005. Danger Mouse had previously worked on the music for Toonami and wanted to do an album that sampled that work. The group suggested the idea to Mike Lazzo; the project was successful. Williams Street Records now releases a majority of the music related to their shows. The label is managed by DeMarco. [38]

Homages

1065, the street number for Williams Street, is also the hull number for FishCenter Live 's USS FishCenterprise (a parody of the original Star Trek 's USS Enterprise). [39]

See also

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  3. 1 2 3 4 Part of the online contest Adult Swim Pilots, sponsored by KFC.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 Part of Infomercials .

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