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CARTOON REMAKES

Unlike Amid (see commentary below), I’m not against the idea of reviving classic cartoon characters. For me, it’s all about how they are …

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TCM’S CARTOON ALLEY

Turner Classic Movies will debut a new monthly half hour program tomorrow morning (Saturday 10/6 at 9:30am EST/ 6:30am PST), CARTOON …

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1 ANIMATION NETWORK

I’ve just heard from Christina Lutz of 1 Animation Network, a new cable venture hoping to start broadcasting on digital TV services early …

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Boondocks on Cartoon Net

After Fox passed on the BOONDOCKS pilot, it became unclear which channel would pick up the show. The HOLLYWOOD REPORTER confirms that the …

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A Cartoon with Bite

The WASHINGTON POST’s Lisa de Moraes files an amusing report (“On NBC’s Lineup, ‘Pride’ but No Shame”) from NBC’s 2004 upfront for …

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CLASSIC CARTOON CHANNEL?

Not to dwell on the FILMATION library, but this follow-up story of its sale to ENTERTAINMENT RIGHTS notes that the company plans to use …

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COLUMBIA CARTOONS on VOOM

I’ve been informed by several BREW readers that classic Columbia (Screen Gems & UPA) cartoons are now running, restored and uncut, on …

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