Dr. Toon

June Bugged: Cartoon Network's Controversy

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Who was right and who was wrong in the "June Bugs" Cartoon Network fiasco? Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman reveals that that is not the question...it is, of course, a much deeper issue.

Walking to Toontown, Part 2

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Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman finishes the tale of his trek from animation newbie to published author.

Walking To Toontown, Part 1

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How have we all ended up in this animated world? Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman relates his journey into animation fandom. Does it resemble your own?

Cartoons Aren't Real! Ren and Stimpy In Review

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Have you ever thought that Ren and Stimpy's popularity was based on their abstract representation of our early '90s fears and anxieties regarding political uncertainty and the AIDS epidemic? Well, Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman has.

My Generation?

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While Turner Broadcasting System's Boomerang is titled to draw the Baby Boom generation is seems that maybe they've missed the spot marked X. Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman explains.

Movie! Movie!

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Fearless Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman makes his predictions regarding 2001's major animated feature film releases. Will he do better this year than last?

This Is Not Your Father's LBE

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Dr. Toon
From the local bowling alley to elaborate theme parks like Disneyland to virtual reality pods, location-based entertainment has come a long way and, as Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman explains the possibilities are endless.

Boom and Doom

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Did primetime television animation fail because it was animated or because it was on big time network TV? Martin Goodman offers new insight on the pressures (and ignorance) influencing the bust of 2000.

Dear Santa...

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Dr. Toon
Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman tries to guess what the hot animation related toys will be this gift giving season. Its a hard job year with lot of television cancellations un-merchandisable features and racy Internet content.

Summer's Sleepers and Keepers

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Dr. Toon
Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman analyzes the summers animated releases and relays what we can all learn from their successes failures.