The TV Chick

Shannen Doherty (of 90210 fame) is the voice of two polar opposite characters on FearNET’s new web series called “Mari Kari.” It launches today, and it’s dark, twisted and highly entertaining. Here is what the network has to say about the series:

“Mari-Kari” begins with Mari’s return to school after the recent and unexplained death of her sister, Kari.  Calamity and hilarity ensue as the revenge-minded Kari unleashes her wrath on everyone who torments and teases her sweet-natured sister. Set in the ordinary world of Mari, viewers see how her supernatural sisterly bond affects her life at home, at school, on the bus, at the mall – and how her life and her sister’s lack of one makes them a very scary pair. Their close relationship has a dire effect on anyone who has the ill fate of coming between them. The animated series’ tongue-in-cheek action unfolds over eight, 1-2 minute episodes built in flash and inspired by Japanese anime.”

I recently had the chance to speak with Doherty about the project. She said it was very interesting to play two polar opposites and would love it if it became a full series. This project is different from anything she’s ever done before. She has never played anyone like Kari before, not even Brenda is as dark. She wants to see what happens to both of them…will one move on? Will the other become less optimistic? She is new to the internet, to webisodes specifically and is still learning.

Anime and short cartoon series’ are usually not my thing, but these were just the right length and I was pleasantly surprised. It’s definitely worth checking out here. And check out a little bit about the making of Mari Kari here.