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‘Steven Universe’ Recap: ‘So Many Birthdays’ and ‘Lars and the Cool Kids’
“So Many Birthdays” Written and Storyboarded by Raven M. Molisee and Paul Villeco. “Lars and the Cool Kids” Storyboarded by Lamar …
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Farewell To Stu Snyder, The Man Who Tried To Make Cartoon Network Cartoon-Less
In a world of dumb animation execs, Stu Snyder made a sincere effort to be the dumbest. He was the genius who led a campaign to remove cartoons from Cartoon Network. Now, he’s leaving Cartoon Network.
‘Steven Universe’ Recap: ‘Giant Woman’
Last week Steven put Garnet on a pedestal”and quickly learned she has flaws. This week in “Giant Woman,” he was fixated on the idea of what Amethyst and Pearl could be if they fused and became the “ultra powerful being” known as Opal.
“Steven Universe” Recap: “Arcade Mania”
Admiration was the theme this week and it was only coming from Steven and heading towards Garnet. She can do no wrong – a point on which I think we can all pretty much agree.
“Steven Universe” Recap: “Steven’s Lion” and “Tiger Millionaire”
The notes were taken and everything was going fine. Then my laptop turned off and all lost. So now I’m sitting here with pieces of this week’s “Steven Universe” in my head hours after the fact.
Artist of the Day: Jasmin Lai
Jasmin Lai is an artist who works as an effects colorist and background painter on “Steven Universe” at Cartoon Network.
Artist of the Day: Natasha Allegri
Natasha Allegri works as a storyboard revisionist on the Cartoon Network series, Adventure Time. Natasha is the creator of the initial …
New “Powerpuff Girls” Special Will Debut in January
The new “Powerpuff Girls” special, titled “Dance Pantsed,” will debut on Cartoon Network January 20th.
Listen to Lotte Reiniger and Rebecca Sugar Discuss Animation
For those of you still feeling sedentary after the holidays or just looking for some weekend inspiration, listen to these two interviews with Lotte Reiniger and Rebecca Sugar. They each have accomplished an important first in animation: Lotte Reiniger was the first woman to direct an animated feature, and Rebecca Sugar was the first solo woman creator of a TV series at Cartoon Network. These milestones are separated by 87 years, which says a lot about both how far animation has come and how far it still has to go.
The Powerpuff Girls Turn 15
It’s hard to believe that Craig McCracken’s “Powerpuff Girls” turn fifteen years old this month. When the series premiered on Cartoon Network on November 18, 1998, it was the highest rated premiere in the network’s history at the time.
Artist of the Day: Jeff Liu
Jeff Liu studied at CalArts and now works at Cartoon Network on “Steven Universe.”
“Steven Universe” Premiere Recap: “Gem Glow” and “Laser Light Cannon”
Coming of age tales are usually found in Judy Blume pages or John Hughes films, but that’s not the case as far as Rebecca Sugar’s …
“Steven Universe” Debuts Tonight on Cartoon Network
“Steven Universe,” the new animated series created by Rebecca Sugar, will debut on Cartoon Network tonight (8pm/7 CT).
Jim Zub and Andy Suriano Reinvent “Samurai Jack” For The Printed Page
It was announced a few months ago that IDW would release a new Samurai Jack comic book, one that would pick up where the cult animated …
Live-Action TV Director Sues “Johnny Test” Producer For Creator Credit
Veteran primetime television director David Straiton, (House, Grimm, and the upcoming Marvel series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D) is demanding …
Interview with “Uncle Grandpa” Creator Pete Browngardt
Uncle Grandpa premieres this evening at 8 p.m. (ET, PT) on Cartoon Network. The show was created by Peter Browngardt, 34, who also voices …
The Way Nickelodeon Presents Its Creators Highlights the Network’s Creative Stagnation
Nickelodeon has rolled out a new set of promos for their upcoming slate of animated shows in a series of behind-the-scenes clips embedded …
All Aboard the Animation Train
Earlier this year, Cartoon Network partnered with the Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation for a public transportation advertising campaign …
IDW Publishing Announces “Samurai Jack” Comic Book
Fans of Cartoon Network’s Samurai Jack are finally being tossed a bone. Nine years after the series finale of Genndy Tartakovsky’s …
M.Wartella Launches His Dream Factory in Brooklyn
In Williamsburg, Brooklyn, there’s no shortage of businesses offering unique artisanal goods, which makes it an ideal location for …
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