Mating Season: A New Animated Series Explores Love and Chaos in the Animal World Netflix has launched Mating Season, a new animated series created by Mark Levin, Jennifer Flackett, Andrew Goldberg, and Nick Kroll, marking a fresh chapter in the world of adult animation. The show follows a group of forest animals—Ray the raccoon (voiced by Nick Kroll), Fawn the deer (June Diane Raphael), Josh the bear (Zach Woods), and Penelope the fox (Sabrina Jaleel)—as they navigate the complexities of love, sex, and social awkwardness. The series is a follow-up to the popular Big Mouth and aims to capture the chaotic energy of dating during the “next phase of life.” The creators, collectively known as Brutus Pink, emphasized their desire to explore themes of connection and vulnerability. “We liked exploring the next phase of life after Big Mouth,” said Flackett. “Now, we wanted to capture what it’s like to be trying to find your person and hooking up during that time of life.” The show’s humor stems from its relatable, often neurotic take on relationships, blending human emotions with animal instincts. For example, a scene where two bucks argue by pawing the ground instead of raising their fists highlights the absurdity of social interactions. The voice cast includes a star-studded lineup of comedians and actors, such as Sarah Silverman, Abbi Jacobson, Vanessa Bayer, Aidy Bryant, Jason Alexander, and David Duchovny. Levin noted that the cast was chosen for their chemistry and shared history with the creators. “We really created the main characters with those actors in mind,” he said, adding that the writing process involved developing the characters around specific performers.#netflix #mark_levin #jennifer_flackett #nick_kroll #big_mouth
Trump slams Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment as Iran projects defiance Donald Trump expressed frustration over the selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new supreme leader, calling the decision a mistake and warning that the younger Khamenei may not last in power. The U.S. president had previously criticized the choice, arguing that Iran’s leadership should align with Washington’s demands, and now he reiterated his dissatisfaction with the outcome. The appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, followed a vote by Iran’s Assembly of Experts. The move was seen as a defiant act against the United States, which had pressured Iran to replace Ali Khamenei with a leader more willing to negotiate. Trump accused Iran of making a “big mistake” and suggested the new leader might face a similar fate as his father, who was killed in a U.S.-Israeli attack in February. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a Trump ally, echoed the president’s concerns, stating that Mojtaba Khamenei was “not the change” the U.S. sought. Graham claimed the new leader would eventually meet the same end as his father, whom he labeled “one of the most evil men on the planet.” Pro-Israel commentator Mark Levin, who had previously called for the assassination of Ali Khamenei, shifted his focus to Mojtaba, urging supporters to “get the boy Khamenei.” The conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran escalated dramatically in February, with a joint attack on Iran killing Ali Khamenei and several top officials. Iran retaliated with missile and drone strikes against Israel and U.S. military targets in the Middle East, disrupting oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. The war has also drawn Hezbollah into the conflict, sparking a broader regional crisis.#donald_trump #mojtaba_khamenei #ali_khamenei #lindsey_graham #mark_levin
