103.5 KTU, The Beat of New York, is proud to announce the July 24 premiere of Hollywood Hamilton’s bold new animated series War of the Roses based on the wildly popular radio franchise. Produced in partnership with Woody Productions and ABoot Studios, the series marks the first-ever animated adaptation of the franchise and pushes the boundaries of storytelling in every direction. Fans can watch the official trailer and subscribe at iHeart.com/WaroftheRoses
Hosted by show creator Sean “Hollywood” Hamilton and his co-host Marie, War of the Roses brings real radio episodes to life through edgy, stylized animation. The series transforms true stories of cheating, betrayal and emotional fallout into short-form, raw and often darkly funny visual episodes. It’s relationship drama like you’ve never seen — blending comedy, suspense and emotional depth in a way only animation can.
“I’ve been developing this for a long time, and it’s finally here,” says Sean "Hollywood" Hamilton, host of the original radio show and executive producer of the animated series. “This show lets you feel the drama all around you — inspired by true stories, brought to life in a whole new way.”
But the innovation doesn’t stop at visuals. War of the Roses is the first animated series to feature a spatial audio mix powered by Eclipsa Audio; Google’s open-source spatial platform designed for immersive streaming. Developed in collaboration with industry-leading sound house Vaudeville, the experience delivers 360-degree soundscapes optimized for headphones and spatially aware smart devices — raising the bar for how animation sounds and feels.
Music also plays a vital role in the show’s vibe. The soundtrack features a powerful blend of indie artists and globally recognized names including Sophie Powers, Peter DiStefano
(Porno for Pyros), Dave Krusen (Pearl Jam), Artikal Sound System, Cas Haley, Derwood Andrews (Generation X), Lisa Dunn, The Tiger Lillies, Flynn and Kemo the Blaxican (Delinquent Habits). This diverse musical lineup amplifies the emotion of each episode and creates compelling cross-promotional moments across global music communities.
Produced by ABoot Studios out of North Bay, Ontario, the series is a major win for emerging creators. ABoot is partnering with Canadore College, tapping student interns and recent grads from their media and game development programs to contribute to the production — blending world-class content with local talent development.