Animation And VFX Nominees At The 74th Emmy Awards
Netflix’s Arcane and Disney+’s Chip ’n Dale: Rescue Rangers are among the notable contenders.
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New Series ‘The Doomies,’ ‘Dragon Striker’ Lead Packed Disney TV Slate
During its annual Annecy studio presentation, Disney announced three new series, several renewals, and expanded episode counts of upcoming series.
Nickelodeon Unveils 2022-23 Slate With 3 New Series And Lots Of Franchise Expansions
The network emphasized its “franchise strategy” which aims to expand “the global footprint of beloved properties through spinoffs, theatricals and additional seasons.”
Explainer: Why The UK Government Axed The Young Audiences Content Fund
The government spent USD$60 million on kids’ programming over three years. That funding stream will now disappear.
Qyou Media Launches Pioneering Adult Animation Channel In India
Targeting the 15–35 age group, it’s billed as “India’s first and only television channel featuring this style of alternative animation 24/7.”
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.
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.
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