On ‘Shark Tank,’ Kevin Hart And Mark Cuban Invested $500K In Animation Producer Black Sands
Black Sands focuses on stories about the Black experience that go beyond familiar slavery narratives.
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Europe Produces Over 5,000 Episodes Of TV Animation Per Year — And That Number Is Growing
But it isn’t clear how fast production is growing.
LIST: All The New Animated Series For TV And Streaming In 2022
A list-in-progress of the year’s originals.
Disney, Nick, And Cartoon Network Saw Double-Digit Ratings Plummet (Again) This Year
If you work for Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, or Cartoon Network, you may want to look away now.
Derrick Wyatt, Character Designer On ‘Teen Titans,’ ‘Transformers,’ And ‘Scooby Doo,’ Dies At 49
Wyatt was popular with fans for his stylized design takes on iconic characters.
The Surprising Role ‘Ducktales’ Played In Launching Fox Kids
The rise and fall of Fox’s legendary children’s block — and the reason why Disney’s show was so important to it.
‘King Of The Hill’ Creators Mike Judge And Greg Daniels Will Executive Produce A Disney Animated Series
“Praise Petey” is created by “Saturday Night Live” head writer Ana Drezen.
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.”
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.
