Creative Focus :: Cartoons

Rocket Monkeys Premieres January 10

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Teletoon goes bananas with new original series, “Rocket Monkeys,” featuring the voice talents of Mark McKinney and Seán Cullen.

Clone Wars Celebrates 100 Episodes

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“Star Wars: The Clone Wars” marks its milestone 100th episode with the world premiere of this very special episode, Friday, January 4 on TELETOON.

Submissions Open for 10th Annual Animation Block Party

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The tenth annual Animation Block Party is now open for festival submissions.

Disney Seals Distribution Deal with Charter

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Multi-year distribution deal provides sports, news and entertainment to Charter customers in and out of the home.

AniMazSpot Issues Call for Entries

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AniMazSpot 2013/14 announces its Call for Entries beginning on January 1, 2013, along with the appointment of Festival Director Jim Keeshen.

Book Review - The Art and Making of Peanuts Animation: Celebrating Fifty Years of Television Specials

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Charles Solomon’s new book provides an extensive history of the beloved Peanuts franchise’s 46 year history of TV specials and theatrical features.

Aaron Sorkin to Guest Voice The Simpsons

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Oscar-winning writer and creator of HBO’s “The Newsroom” to guest voice an episode of “The Simpsons.”

FX Greenlights Chosen Pilot

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FX continues to expand its animated footprint with a pilot order for animated comedy “Chosen” from Danny McBride.

Ultimate Spider-Man Special Announced

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Hit Marvel series "Ultimate Spider-Man" thwips into season two with a special one-hour primetime premiere on Monday, January 21 on Disney XD.

Henson Appoints New Licensing Agent for Dinosaur Train

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The Jim Henson Company signs Lizenzwerft as the new licensing agent to represent “Dinosaur Train” in Germany.

Nickelodeon Celebrates 2013 with SpongeBob Marathon

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Nickelodeon celebrates 2013 with “SpongeBob SquarePants” marathon; brand-new episode, “Squid’s Defense: Karate Pants,” premieres at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT).

Amazon Greenlights Six New Pilots

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Original series created by a mix of Emmy-winning writers, Academy Award nominees, TV stars, as well as newcomers discovered through Amazon Studios’ open-door development process.

Franklin Heads to SeaWorld

Internationally renowned book and TV series character, Franklin, embarks on new adventures at SeaWorld parks.

Cartoon Network Greenlights Clarence

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Cartoon Network greenlights new animated series “Clarence,” created by Skyler Page.

Michael Emerson & Mark Valley Join Dark Knight, Part 2

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Primetime stars Michael Emerson and Mark Valley join voice cast as Joker and Superman in the all-new DC Universe animated original movie “Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2” coming January 29, 2013.

Book Review - Lou Scheimer: Creating the Filmation Generation

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Lou Scheimer’s autobiographical Filmation history is a must read for anyone interested in the formative years of "Saturday Morning Cartoons."

DHX Media Moves Into Production with Dr. Dimensionpants!

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DHX Media moves into production on the brand new 2D animated comedy adventure series, “Dr. Dimensionpants!” for Teletoon Canada.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-Inspired Collection Heads to Retail

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Nickelodeon and FLüD team up to release limited-edition “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”-inspired apparel and accessories featuring designs by artist Ron English.

Cartoon Network Announces Saturday Lineup

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Cartoon Network invites action fans to wake up with the heroes and ring in the New Year with a rousing Saturday morning lineup starting January 5.

Strange Hill High Heads to CBBC

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Fremantle Media announces the new animated comedy series “Strange Hill High,” which launches next spring on CBBC.