TZGZ
TZGZ is an American late night programming block that premiered on April 20, 2019 on Syfy. The block features animated series aimed at adult audiences with a focus on “animated comedy, which has to have some tie to science fiction, horror, [and] fantasy”.[1] The block's name is derived from the letters of the alphabet that come after that of Syfy's name.
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Network | Syfy |
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Launched | April 20, 2019 |
Country of origin | United States |
Format | Adult animation |
Running time | 120 minutes |
Original language(s) | English |
Official website | www |
The block currently airs Sunday mornings from midnight to 2 a.m. ET.
History
In 2018, NBCUniversal acquired trademarks for "TZGZ" and the "TZGZ.com domain".[2] TZGZ would launch on Friday, April 20, 2019, with its initial lineup consisting of reruns of Futurama and the network premiere of Gary and His Demons.[3] Earlier that year and prior to the block's launch, Syfy had premiered its first original animated series, Alien News Desk, on February 27.[4][5]
TZGZ later moved to Saturday nights and would expand with new acquisitions, including Science!, Hell Den (which was originally produced for the streaming service DrinkTV[6]) and Brogan: Master of Castles.[7] On November 21, 2019, a pitching program for the block was opened on Tongal, asking for 3-to-5 minute pilots, during a period that would last until November 28, 2020.[8]
In January 2020, Syfy announced TZGZ would expand to include original programming, with the development of Magical Girl Friendship Squad and pilots for Wild Life and Devil May Care,[1] with both pilots being picked up for full series in April[9] and June[10] respectively. The network would also announced new acquisitions for the block such as Purgatony, Don't Feed the Humans, and The Cyanide & Happiness Show.
In April 2020, Syfy announced pilot orders for Plutonians and Psycho Psalms, as well as the acquisition of the web series Dr. Havoc’s Diary.[11]
In May 2020, TZGZ aired the first season of the DC Universe series Harley Quinn.[12]
In June 2020, the block was given a rebrand and visual overhaul by Block and Tackle.[13]
On July 22, 2020, it was announced that Syfy acquired the syndication rights to YouTube Premium series Dallas & Robo, which began airing on August 8, 2020.[14]
On August 20, 2020, Syfy announced the premiere dates of its first original programs for TZGZ, Magical Girl Friendship Squad and Wild Life, with both premiering on September 26, 2020.[15]
Later that year, more original series were ordered: The Summoner from Stoopid Buddy Studios[16] and The Pole.[17] Also, the second season of Hell Den was given release date for November 7, 2020.[18]
Programming
Original programming
Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Length | Status | Notes |
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Magical Girl Friendship Squad[lower-alpha 1] | Magical girl comedy | September 26, 2020 | 1 season, 6 episodes | 12 min. | Pending | |
Wild Life[lower-alpha 1] | Sitcom | 1 season, 6 episodes | 12 min. | Pending | ||
Hell Den[lower-alpha 2] | Sketch comedy | November 7, 2020[19] | 1 season, 6 episodes | 15 min. | Pending | Moved from DrinkTV[20] |
Devil May Care | Dark comedy | February 6, 2021 | 1 season, 7 episodes | 15 min. | Ongoing | [10] |
Syndicated programming
Title | Airing date | Note(s) |
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Futurama[lower-alpha 1] | 2019–present | [21] |
Gary and His Demons[lower-alpha 1] | 2019–present | [21] |
Ordered
Title | Seasons | Length | Premiere | Notes |
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The Summoner | 1 season, 10 episodes | 3 min. | 2021 | [16] |
The Pole | 1 season, 6 episodes | 15 min. | 2021 | [17] |
Syndicated programming
Title | Airing date | Note(s) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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The Alien Guide to Earth | 2019 | [21] | |||||||||||||||||||||
Brogan: Master of Castles | 2019–20 | [21] | |||||||||||||||||||||
Dallas & Robo | 2020 | [14] | |||||||||||||||||||||
Harley Quinn[lower-alpha 1] | 2020 | [12]
TZGZ shorts
Notes
References
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