Alien News Desk
Series Overview
This weekly, half-hour topical animated series set in an extraterrestrial newsroom covers up-to-the-minute news and commentary about the universe’s most baffling species - the inscrutable Humans of Planet Earth.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 12 Episodes
23 min per episode
2019 – 2019
Premiered: Wed, Feb 27, 2019
Chris PrynoskiLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 12: “The Ultimate Shape-Shifter Shaft”
Drexx and Tuva reckon with the galaxy's ultimate shame: getting rebooted.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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ALIEN NEWS DESK | Shrinking Humans Tease | SYFYOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-08
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Austin Reading, Chris Prynoski
Lorne Michaels, Dennis McNicholas, Erik Kenward, Scott Greenberg, Joel Kuwahara
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
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What is Alien News Desk about?
This weekly, half-hour topical animated series set in an extraterrestrial newsroom covers up-to-the-minute news and commentary about the universe’s most baffling species - the inscrutable Humans of Planet Earth.
How many seasons does Alien News Desk have?
Alien News Desk comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Alien News Desk?
Key cast members in Alien News Desk include Heidi Gardner, Will Forte.
Who created or directed Alien News Desk?
Alien News Desk was developed and directed by Austin Reading, Chris Prynoski.