Harry Shearer Questions Recent ‘The Simpsons’ Casting Changes Based on Race
The veteran actor notes his job, by design, is to be someone he’s not.
Category: Cartoons
Happy Happy Joy Joy – Ren & Stimpy Return
Comedy Central greenlights a reimagined ‘The Ren & Stimpy Show’ in ongoing renewal of classic ViacomCBS cartoon properties.
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Rooster Teeth Shares Sneaks of 4 Upcoming Animated Series
Comic-Con panel reveals details on popular shows including ‘Red vs. Blue: Zero,’ ‘Recorded by Arizal,’ ‘Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy,’ and ‘RWBY Volume 8.’
Moonbug Acquires YouTube’s ‘Blippi’ and ‘CoComelon’
Entertainment company boosts subscriptions to over 235M across 100+ digital platforms, harnessing the increasing call for widely accessible kids’ content.
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Skydance Adds Shane Prigmore as Senior VP of Animation Development
Industry veteran will focus on creative development of all feature films and TV series.
Crunchyroll Reaches 3 Million Paid Global Subscribers
Platform hits new milestone as it expands brands to include Anime Digital Network, Anime on Demand, KAZÉ and Eye See Movies while extending reach with HBO MAX, Adult Swim, and TNT Germany distribution deals.
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‘Cuphead’ Goes Stop-Motion in PS4 Announcement Trailer
To support surprise game launch, Studio MDHR and Stop Motion Department collaborate on creepy-cool trailer, inspired by the 1933 experimental animated short, ‘The Peanut Vendor.’
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One Animation Launches Free ‘Oddbods’ Books on Google’s Rivet
Studio uses popular preschool brand to promote literacy while helping kids and families adjust to life changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe’ Premieres August 28
Watch Comic-Con panel where Disney+ cast and creative team discuss origins of the animated movie and its opening song.Watch Comic-Con panel where Disney+ cast and creative team discuss origins of the animated movie and its opening song.
‘Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection’ On Blu-ray and Digital November 3
Collector’s set features 60 theatrical shorts, bonus content, documentary and 10 episodes of new ‘Looney Tunes Cartoons.’
RetroCrush, Cinehouse and Midnight Pulp Now Free on STIRR
DMR ad-supported linear and VOD deal provides international premium content in classic anime, horror/thriller/action and arthouse and independent cinema.
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‘Titoo – Har Jawaab Ka Sawaal Hu’ Launching on POGO July 27
Kid’s original animated comedy series was created with a distinct Indian environment and produced locally by Cosmos Maya.
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Netflix Picks Up Four More Seasons of ‘The Dragon Prince’
Comic-Con panel reveals four-season renewal for animated adventure series as well as expansion of IP universe with announcement of ‘Tales of Xadia,’ a role-playing game set within the animated series’ fantasy word.
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Klasky Csupo Returns with New ‘RoboSplaat’ Digital Series
Birthed in quarantine by Arlene Klasky, the show will release new episodes twice weekly through 2021 on the studio’s YouTube Channel and Official Instagram.
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Tony Cervone Brings 2D Charm to 3D ‘Scoob!’
Director of the first fully 3D/CG animated ‘Scooby-Doo’ feature shares his long-time love of Warner Bros. cartoon animation and the timelessness of Mystery Inc.
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Cartoons on the Bay: December 3-5 in Pescara, Italy
Begins: December 3, 2020
International Cross-media Animation and Children’s Television Festival rescheduled due to COVID-19 postponement; The Pulicinella Awards remains unchanged.
‘Santiago of the Seas’ Premieres October 9 on Nickelodeon
Animated action-adventure preschool series to roll out internationally on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. after U.S. launch.
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Hulu Announces Winners of Inaugural HAHA Awards
‘Family Guy,’ ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ and ‘Solar Opposites,’ took top honors in streamer’s first awards honoring their best in adult animated TV.
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Tanya Green Joins Mainframe as Head of Preschool
Studio seeks to expand global preschool presence with hire of award-winning producer who oversaw hundreds of hours of animated TV projects.
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New Episodes of ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’ Premiere August 17 on PBS KIDS
Season 5 of the popular animated series kicks off with a musical special to help kids and their families address challenges and disappointments due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kid’s Media Execs Launch Epic Storyworlds
Québec-based creative media company secures first commission from Radio Canada for original 2D animated series, ‘Dex and the Humanimals.’
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‘Looney Tunes Cartoons’ Original Soundtrack Now Available
WaterTower Music’s digital release features new music from composers Joshua Moshier and Carl Johnson.
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KABOOM Animation Festival Returns Spring 2021
Begins: March 27, 2021
The festival promises nine exciting animation-filled days March 27 – April 4, 2021; Call for entries extended to October 1, 2020.
MONSTRA 2021 Coming March 10-21
Begins: March 10, 2021
The Lisbon Animation Festival will return March 10 – 21, 2021 to continue its role in the international and local cultural scene and animation community.
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Animateka 2020 is Happening November 30 – December 6
Begins: November 30, 2020
The 17th edition of Slovenia’s weeklong animation festival promises to deliver the best and latest productions from the Eastern and Central European film scene.
