Get ready to Move It! Move It! all over again. See the Madagascar gang of Alex, Marty, Gloria and Melman as kids on the new animated series Madagascar: A Little Wild. It debuts next Monday September 7th on Hulu and Peacock. Executive Producer Johanna Stein, Story Editor & Co-EP Dana Starfield, Supervising Director TJ Sullivan […]
Archive for August, 2020
Sam Register Promoted to President of Both Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network
August 28th, 2020 
Jerry Beck WarnerMedia veteran and current President of Warner Bros. Animation Sam Register has been promoted to President of Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios, adding oversight of Cartoon Network Studios to his responsibilities, it was announced today by Tom Ascheim, President, Warner Bros. Global Kids, Young Adults and Classics (GKYAC), to whom Register will report. […]
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Joe Ruby (1933-2020)
August 27th, 2020 Jerry Beck Cartoonist, Animator and Producer Joseph Ruby has passed away. Ruby (with his partner Ken Spears) was instrumental in creating Scooby Doo Where Are You in 1969 for Hanna Barbera. In 1977 Ruby and Spears launched their own animation studio – Ruby-Spears Productions – bringing Thundarr The Barbarian, Fangface, Mt. T, Plastic Man, Chuck Norris, Dragon’s […]
48th Annual Annie Awards Rules, Categories & Deadlines Announced
August 24th, 2020 Jerry Beck ASIFA-Hollywood announced today that while the current pandemic has been a challenge, the 48th Annie Awards ceremony will be held — either virtually or live — on Friday, April 16th, 2021. The final decision on whether the ceremony is virtual or live will be determined this October 2020. “What this epidemic has taught us is […]
INTERVIEW: Phineas and Ferb Creators On New “Candace Against The Universe” Movie
August 24th, 2020 Jackson Murphy It’s been five years since Phineas and Ferb ended on Disney Channel. But the iconic animated series still airs on TV every day, and the episodes are now on Disney+. That’s also where you’ll find the fantastic new Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe, starting this Friday, August 28th. I chatted with […]
“Madagascar: A Little Wild” will debut on Hulu and Peacock September 7th
August 21st, 2020 Jerry Beck Inspired by the blockbuster franchise, Madagascar, reunite with the fun-loving Zoo Crew – Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria – as they navigate the Central Park Zoo and the big city in the all-new series DreamWorks Madagascar: A Little Wild, debuting on Hulu and Peacock September 7th. Filled with original music and dance worthy songs, the […]
INTERVIEW: Creator Stephen P. Neary on the Fun Nature of “The Fungies!”
August 20th, 2020 Jackson Murphy A new Cartoon Network Studios-produced animated series is now streaming on HBO Max. The Fungies! comes from creator Stephen P. Neary, who was a story artist on Rio, The Peanuts Movie and The Angry Birds Movie. Neary discusses all aspects of his Fungies! world, including creation, characters, casting and clay. (This interview was conducted as […]
MANGA REVIEW: “Blue Flag”
August 19th, 2020 Charles Solomon High school is a miserable time, when kids battle raging hormones, crushing insecurities and never-ending drama. In Kaito’s new manga Blue Flag (Ao no Flag), the students at Aohama High experience all the usual problems–plus some unusual ones. Alienated senior Taichi Ichinose has never forgiven himself for failing to prevent a cat from getting run […]
INTERVIEW: “Elena of Avalor” Composer Tony Morales Talks Series Finale
August 18th, 2020 Jackson Murphy Disney’s popular animated series Elena of Avalor is coming to an end with a 70-minute finale episode. ‘Coronation Day’ airs this Sunday August 23rd at 7pm on Disney Junior. Tony Morales composed the music for every Elena episode (more than 75) and shares what he’ll miss most about the show. Tony Morales: It’s a little […]
Interview: Creator Ben Hoffman Hopes “Hoops” Is A Slam Dunk
August 17th, 2020 Jackson Murphy Ben Hoffman is the creator of the new adult animated sports comedy series Hoops, premiering this Friday August 21st on Netflix. But it wasn’t initially intended to be an animated show. Hoffman shares his thoughts on that, his lifelong love of basketball and which NBA players he wants to guest star on future seasons. Jackson […]
“Howard” – Disney Doc Salutes a True Hero of its Storybook Kingdom
August 14th, 2020 Greg Ehrbar Howard Ashman didn’t send giant slithery monsters into the clouds to save the earth, nor did he conquer hordes of intergalactic invaders. His triumphs are the stuff of dreams, the kind of accomplishments proven powerful by the test of time. Two-time Oscar nominee Don Hahn was determined to make sure no one forgot that. A […]
Barry J. Kelly talks “Star Trek: Lower Decks”
August 12th, 2020 Jackson Murphy Star Trek: Lower Decks is an instant hit for CBS All Access. The animated series centering on the crew of the USS Cerritos comes from Rick and Morty’s Mike McMahan. New episodes debut every Thursday. Supervising Director Barry J. Kelly shares what makes this new ST installment special. (This interview was conducted as an email […]
Executive Producers Chad Quandt and Aaron Waltke Discuss “Wizards”
August 6th, 2020 Jackson Murphy The Tales of Arcadia saga comes to an end this Friday on Netflix with the debut of the 10-episode limited series Wizards. Like Trollhunters and 3Below, this third installment in the series once again comes from Oscar winner Guillermo del Toro. Emmy-winning executive producers and story editors Chad Quandt and Aaron Waltke discuss their time […]
Comedy Central Greenlights Reimagined “The Ren & Stimpy Show”
August 5th, 2020 Jerry Beck According to a press released issued just this morning Comedy Central has announced a “reimagination of the Emmy-nominated cult hit The Ren & Stimpy Show as it continues to double down on adult-focused animation, unlocking and reinventing a treasure chest of IP across ViacomCBS to complement South Park, including the newly announced Beavis and Butt-Head […]
Toon In and Feel Good!
The thing about the real world lately is that it’s been so…well…REAL. Around every corner, the challenges of 2020 can be found and the heaviness of each day’s latest news reports can be a weight that is difficult to lift. Thankfully, animation fans have a constant source of escape. This is particularly true of short […]