Dora the Explorer voice sues Nickelodeon
Caitlin Sanchez, the voice behind Dora the Explorer since 2007, has sued Nickelodeon for not properly compensating her. According to…
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Festival of Cartoon Art notes: Matt Groening, Tom Gammill
On Saturday night there was a special event open to the public entitled, “An Evening with Matt Groening.” It was…
Zits coming to the small screen?
Deadline.com is reporting that movie and TV mogal Jerry Bruckheimer is working to create a half hour live action comedy…
Need: List of talking animals on TV
Stu Rees emails to ask the following question: I need help compiling a list of television shows and movies where…
Shrek and Kung Fu Panda holiday specials planned
Dreamworks and NBC are scheduling a several half-hour holiday specials this fall according to Hollywood Reporter. Scared Shrekless is a…
MAD Magazine comes to Cartoon Network
The LA Times reports that Spy vs. Spy and other MAD Magazine classic cartoons are now on the Cartoon Network…
ABC signs 5 year agreement to air Peanuts
Peanuts Worldwide, the newly formed joint venture between Iconix Brand Group (Nasdaq: ICON) and Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates today…
Tyler Perry unhappy with Boondocks parody
The Boondocks creator Aaron McGruder has created another tempest in a teapot after the June 20th episode ran making fun…
First Looney Tunes images from new production posted
Back in April I reported that the Looney Tunes were back in production for a Looney Tunes animated series on…
Homer named greatest TV character in last 20 years
Matt Groening’s character, Home Simpson, has been named by Entertainment Weekly as “the most recognizable and greatest character created for…
Dan Piraro wins 2010 NCS Cartoonist of the Year
The 2010 Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year has been awarded to Bizarro creator Dan Piraro. Dan’s panel…
2010 National Cartoonists Society Division award winners
The National Cartoonists Society has their annual Reuben Awards weekend. Winners of the division awards are in bold. FEATURE ANIMATION…
News briefs for May 14, 2010
» Via Richard Thompson and Mike Rhode comes news that Steve Brodner will be on PBS’ Need to Know program…
Islam becoming taboo topic on television
An article on Foxnews.com reports the chilling effect the South Park threats and the New York Times bombing attempt have…
Futurama to return on June 24
Comedy Central has announced that Matt Groening’s Futurama will be returning to air on June 24th of this year. Here’s…