Statement Animation has announced the official greenlight of Somewhere Else, a new adult animated sci-fi comedy series created by Matthew Celestial.
The series, which begins production this month in Toronto, marks Statement Animation’s first original IP and Celestial’s debut as executive producer on an animated television project. The series is being positioned for multi-platform expansion, with further announcements around distribution, release timing and the show’s director and co-writers to follow.
Somewhere Else follows Bevis and Rob, two emotionally exhausted astronauts on a desperate search for a new planet to call home after Earth’s collapse. But with each new world they land on, they discover something deeply unsettling: every civilization is hiding. From what, no one knows. Inspired by the Dark Forest Theory, the series blends interstellar dread with comedy and subtle existentialism.
At its core, Somewhere Else is a story about loneliness, survival and what it means to believe in connection when the entire universe is suspicious of belonging.
In a statement, Matthew Celestial, Showrunner and Executive Producer of Somewhere Else, said:
After years of working alongside some of the most visionary creators in animation, I’ve come to deeply respect how this medium allows us to tell stories that are both wildly imaginative and deeply human. Somewhere Else is a love letter to that idea, a weird, funny, heartfelt escape from the noise of daily life, built with care, craft and community. I’m beyond excited to bring this series to life and to collaborate with artists and storytellers who are just as committed to saying something meaningful through comedy.
The animation industry, and so many friends within it, have taken hard hits over the past year. But I remain committed to bringing new opportunities for the community: to create, to learn and to produce content that reminds us there’s still room for wonder, even in uncertain times.
Somewhere Else represents a major creative milestone for Matthew Celestial, who is a veteran animation publicist and strategist. Over the past decade, Celestial has collaborated with globally respected studios and organizations including Nelvana, Kids Can Press, PBS/Frontline, Disney, DreamWorks, 13AM GAMES, HaZimation, WIA Vancouver, Spark CG Society, and the Toronto Animation Arts Festival International, among others. He began his entertainment career in field marketing at Paramount Pictures before handling Canadian field publicity campaigns for Searchlight Pictures.
As part of Statement Animation’s long-term vision, Somewhere Else is being developed as a transmedia intellectual property, including:
Graphic novels and digital comic adaptations
Interactive web experiences and character-driven mini-games exploring the Dark Forest Theory
Apparel, collectibles, and limited-edition merchandise
With its distinct tone, art style and philosophical undercurrents, Somewhere Else is designed to live across formats, offering audiences a universe they can explore, collect and grow with over time.
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