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“Powerpuff Girls” Special “Dance Pantsed” Trailer
A first look at the animation for Dance Pantsed, the new Dave Smith-directed Powerpuff Girls special that will debut on Cartoon Network …
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New “Powerpuff Girls” Special Will Debut in January
The new “Powerpuff Girls” special, titled “Dance Pantsed,” will debut on Cartoon Network January 20th.
Ralph Bakshi’s “Christmas in Tattertown”: 25 Years Later
Earlier this year, we celebrated the 25th anniversary of “Who Framed Roger Rabbit.” This month we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Ralph Bakshi’s holiday special “Christmas in Tattertown,” which premiered December 21, 1988 on Nickelodeon. The two projects are not entirely unrelated. Bakshi credited the success of “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” as the reason that he was able to get “Tattertown” greenlit for production.
“Steven Universe” Recap: “Bubble Buddies”
Do you realize it’s been over a decade before Spongebob Squarepants aired “Bubble Buddy?” That’s all I could think of as Steven Universe started this week. With that Spongebob still imprinted in my mind (booboo keys…) and Steven’s history of having minimal acquaintances, I assumed he too would be making poppable companions. I couldn’t have been further from the truth. There were earthquakes, a couple of new characters, and a budding romance.
Shinichiro Watanabe’s “Space Dandy” Debuts January In Both U.S. and Japan
“Space Dandy”, the eagerly-awaited anime series from the creative team behind “Cowboy Bebop,” will debut on Adult Swim’s Toonami block in January 2014.
“Steven Universe” Recap: “Cat Fingers”
Remember last week when I was peeved about the lack of father-son time going on in Beach City and how “Light Canon” would’ve been a …
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.
Trailer for DreamWorks’ “Turbo: F.A.S.T.” Netflix Series
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again. That appears to be the DreamWorks motto for its property “Turbo.”
Simpsons Couch Gag “Music Ville” Pays Homage to 1930s Disney Animation [UPDATED]
While the limited animation of “The Simpsons” is no match for the lush rubbery beauty of 1930s Disney theatrical shorts, the show’s opening couch gag this week is a fair homage to the extraordinary creative spirit of classic Hollywood animation.
“Steven Universe” Recap: “Frybo”
When I went to the guide this week I thought my pain meds had really done a number, but nope—there was only one new Steven Universe …
FXX Will Make “Simpsons” Reruns Available On Demand
FXX, Fox’s new youth-oriented cable spinoff of FX, has picked up cable rights to The Simpsons. The major significance of the deal is that …
“Steven Universe” Recap: “Cheeseburger Backpack” and “Together Breakfast”
Last week the premiere of Steven Universe introduced us not only to Steven and the Gems he resides with, but characters like his dad and …
Fox Picks Up Seth MacFarlane-Produced Series “Bordertown”
Seth MacFarlane’s stable of animation writers have finally been given a dumping ground for all their offensive Mexican jokes and stereotypes.
“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).
Trey Parker and Matt Stone Missed Tonight’s “South Park” Deadline Due To Power Outage
The “South Park” creators missed their first episode deadline in 17 years due to a power outage at their studio.
Cartoon Network Will Premiere Stan Lee’s “Chakra: The Invincible”
Cartoon Network will premiere the animated superhero movie “Chakra: The Invincible” across Southeast Asia on November 30.
“The Clangers” Will Come Back in 2015
The BBC has announced that The Clangers, a much-loved British stop motion series from 1969, will return in 2015. The new 52-episode …
Jordan Reichek Talks about His New Shorts Series “Animal Control!”
Jordan Reichek talks about his new Cartoon Network Asia shorts series “Animal Control!”, his career so far, and where he wants to go with his work.
Guillermo del Toro Directs The Ultimate “Simpsons” Opening
Even if you haven’t watched a new episode of The Simpsons in years, make time for Guillermo del Toro’s reimagining of the show’s opening …
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