China’s Crackdown On Kids’ Shows: What You Need To Know
The Chinese government says it wants only “excellent cartoons” that “promote truth, goodness, and beauty.”
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New Doc About Silent Animation Will Air On TCM This Weekend
“Cartoon Carnival” will revisit characters like Farmer Alfalfa and Felix the Cat, and look at recent efforts to restore these cartoons.
‘Black-Ish’ Producers Developing Animated Comedy At ABC
“How to Be Black” is based on Baratunde Thurston’s comic memoir about his experiences as a Black man in America.
Ayo Davis Promoted To President Of Disney Branded Television
She will take over from Gary Marsh, who is leaving to set up a Disney-backed production company.
Disney Channels Boss Gary Marsh To Step Down, Transition To Production Deal
Marsh, the 33-year Disney veteran behind everything from “Gravity Falls” to “Elena of Avalor,” will produce content for Disney.
‘Primal,’ ‘Love, Death + Robots’ Continue Winning Streaks At Emmy Awards
Robert Valley’s short “Ice” has now picked up three Emmys during the 2021 cycle.
Steve Urkel Is Being Revived For An Animated Holiday Movie
Wyatt Cenac is writing and executive producing.
‘The Ren & Stimpy Show’ Reinvented TV Animation And Its Influence Remains 30 Years Later
Something like this could not exist for long, but its short-lived glory has had a lasting impact.
Seth MacFarlane Blasts Fox Over Tucker Carlson Comments: ‘This Marriage Isn’t Working Anymore’
The “Family Guy” creator wishes the show “was on any other network.”
‘Tig Notaro: Drawn’: How A Groundbreaking Animated Comedy Special Was Crafted
Director Greg Franklin tells us how the project started, what was tricky about animating Notaro’s jokes, and why he went experimental on a segment about Eddie Van Halen.
2021 Daytime Emmys: ‘Paddington,’ ‘Hilda,’ ‘Animaniacs’ Win Big
Netflix and Disney dominated. Again.
2021 Primetime Emmy Nominations: ‘Primal,’ ‘Big Mouth’ Up Against Past Winners For Best Animated Program
Netflix and Disney+ dominate the animation and vfx categories with six nominations apiece.
2021 Daytime Emmy Nominations: Disney And Netflix Stay Dominant As New Streamers Enter Field
In all, streamers took 51 nominations against 43 for other platforms. Winners will be announced on July 17.
This Video Traces The Visual Evolution Of ‘The Simpsons’ Over The Years
Does Marge’s hair look better when it swings round, rubber band-style, or when it turns crisply?
Disney To Shut 100 International TV Channels This Year
“The great majority” of their content will move to Disney+, says CEO Bob Chapek.
CW Network CEO: ‘Powerpuff’ Live-Action Pilot Was ‘A Miss’
“We didn’t want to go forward with what we had,” says The CW network chief.
The Animation That Changed Me: Elaine Bogan on ‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse’
The show “reminds me of just how profound an impact animation can have on a young mind,” says Bogan.
Hank Azaria Apologizes For Voicing Apu On ‘The Simpsons’ And Perpetuating ‘Structural Racism’
“Part of me feels I need to go round to every single Indian person in this country and personally apologize,” said the actor.
VES Awards 2021: ‘Soul’ Sweeps Animation Categories, Disney Wins Ten Awards (Full List Of Winners)
Disney’s “The Mandalorian” was the other big winner, scoring three wins.
Canadian Screen Awards 2021 Animation Nominations
“Hotel Transylvania: The Series” and “Corner Gas Animated” lead the television categories with the most nominations.
