Category: Cartoons
Watch a Preview of 'The Simpsons,' 'Family Guy' Crossover Episode
A five-minute trailer for the highly-anticipated The Simpsons-Family Guy crossover episode, first unveiled at Comic-Con International, arrives on the web.
Cartoon Hangover Launches New Series, ‘Manly’
Federator’s online channel debuts a new series from ‘Adventure Time’ storyboard artist and writer Jesse Moynihan and his brother, musician and ‘Adventure Time’ composer Justin Moynihan.
DHX Media Announces DHX Television
DHX Media announces the closing of its previously announced deal to acquire Family Channel, Disney XD, and Disney Junior, now to be operated under the umbrella of DHX Television.
2014 Animation Block Party Winners Announced
Allan Holly awarded Best in Show for ‘Coda’; Daniel Savage’s ‘Helium Harvey’ wins prize in the Animation for Kids category.
2014 Asian Animation Summit Set for Hanoi
Showcasing 24 animated projects from Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia and beyond that have never before been to market.
Frank Saperstein Joins Tricon as EVP, Kids, Family & Animation
Former Entertainment One exec will oversee all aspects of production and programming in the kids & family business, leveraging the company's extensive development and production capabilities while further expanding the division’s strategic partnerships.
Rainmaker Ups Tara Kemes to VP Culture & Talent
Marvel Announces 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Animated Series
Marvel announces a ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ cartoon series that will air on Disney XD, joining ‘Avengers Assemble,’ ‘Ultimate Spider-Man,’ and the channel's other Marvel animated series.
DreamWorks Animation Reports Second Quarter Loss
DreamWorks Animation announces financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, reporting total revenue of $122.3 million with a net loss of $15.4 million, or 18 cents per share.
Disney XD Orders New Seasons of Marvel Animated Series
Disney XD orders a second season of its popular animated series on the Marvel Universe programming block, ‘Marvel's Avengers Assemble’ and ‘Marvel's Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.’
15 VITAL WRITING TOOLS FOR THE SCREENWRITER
Other than screenwriting software, all of the writing tools you need are available for free online. Here are the tools I use almost every day while I write or do the business of writing...
CAKE Entertainment Cuts Ties with Spain’s Zinkia
U.K.-based kids company CAKE Entertainment buys back the 51 percent stake previously owned by Spain’s Zinkia.
‘Thomas & Friends’ Voice Actor Quits Over Salary Dispute
The actor who voices Thomas the Tank Engine in the beloved children's series quits, saying he isn't paid enough to continue performing the role.
Cartoon Network Orders New Seasons of Five Animated Series
New seasons ordered for five original Cartoon Network Studios comedies: ‘Adventure Time,’ ‘Regular Show,’ ‘Uncle Grandpa,’ ‘Steven Universe’ and ‘Clarence.’
‘My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Rainbow Rocks’ Begins Theatrical Run Sept. 27
Screenvision teams with Hasbro Studios and Shout! Factory to bring the full-length feature ‘My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Rainbow Rocks’ to more than 300 cinemas across the U.S. and Canada beginning September 27.
15th Annual ‘Animation Show of Shows’ Invades Hall H
ACME Filmworks brings the 15th Annual ‘Animation Show of Shows,’ a traveling selection of the year's best animated short films, to 2014 San Diego Comic-Con International.
Pixar’s ‘Toy Story That Time Forgot’ to See Holiday Debut
Brand new Christmas Special, ‘Toy Story That Time Forgot,’ Pixar Animation Studios’ second new special for television featuring your favorite characters from the ‘Toy Story’ Films,” to air December 2 on ABC.
Paramount Releases First Look at ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water 3D’
Coolabi Announces Licensing Deals for ‘Clangers’
Nicktoons to Premiere Anime Series ‘LBX’
Based on the extremely popular Japanese animated franchise, anime series ‘Little Battlers eXperience’ debuts in the U.S. on Nicktoons Sunday, August 24, at 10:00 a.m. ET; ‘LBX’ will be unveiled and promoted for the first time at San Diego Comic-Con.
Gnosis Teams with Vinton Entertainment on Slate of Animated Features
Animation icon Will Vinton tapped to direct ‘The Quest,’ ‘Jack Hightower,’ ‘Moby & Dick’ and ‘Nicholas.’
PGS, Ouido! and Smiley Team Up to Launch Original Smiley Series
Ouido! Productions to produce original series based on world-famous Smiley icon in association with Theresa Plummer-Andrews; PGS to manage international distribution.
Watch an Extended Trailer for ‘Star Wars Rebels’
Disney's animated series, which makes a trip to San Diego's Comic-Con on Thursday, hits TV screens in October.
MOMI Salutes a Master: ‘What’s Up, Doc? The Animation Art of Chuck Jones’
AWN’s The Miscweant attends the opening reception for ‘What’s Up, Doc? The Animation Art of Chuck Jones’ at New York City’s Museum of the Moving Image.