Creative Focus :: Cartoons

HIT & Albavision Partner on Latin America Preschool Block

Posted In | News Categories: Cartoons, Television | Geographic Region: South America | Site Categories: Cartoons, Television
HIT Entertainment, a world-renowned provider of quality children's entertainment, and Albavision, a leading free TV network of television and radio stations across Central and South America, have partnered for the first time to bring a new, HIT-branded preschool television block to free TV in 10 countries across Latin America.

Girls And Corpses Mag To Premiere Animated Music Video at Rock 'N Comic-Con

Girls and Corpses Magazine, in conjunction with the animation company Pretend For Real Studios, will premiere a wild three minute animated music video at their ROCK 'N' COMIC-CON booth on MAY 28th - May 30th, 2010 at the Pasadena Convention Center http://www.rockncomiccon.com/.

Reg Hartt Presents WHO CENSORED BUGS BUNNY

Posted In | Event Category: Animation | Event Type: Screenings | Site Categories: 2D, Cartoons, Events, Short Films
Starts: May 29, 2010 - Ends: Jun 26, 2010
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Website: http://www.cineforum.ca/

Scissor happy censors have cut everything from the great films of Hollywood's Golden Age Of Animation they thought might offend anyone.

This film/lecture program shows us want we can't see on TV.

Hosted By Reg Hartt.

WARNING: Offensive to "idjits."

Tuesday, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 7pm.

The Cineforum, 463 Bathurst Street,

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

"Reg Hartt's devotion to animation is proven by his work in preserving and presenting our films as we wished them seen."--Chuck Jones.

"The finest host I ever met."--Friz Freleng.

"Reg Hartt is giving Toronto a New York Museum of Modern Art calibre program."--Shamus Culhane.

"I hope Reg Hartt continues to inspire young artists."--John Kricfalusi.

Bender Actor Talks Voicing Joker in Batman: Under the Red Hood

Posted In | News Categories: Cartoons, Films, Home Entertainment, Voice Acting | Geographic Region: All | Site Categories: Cartoons, Films, Home Entertainment, Voice Acting
Known to adults as “Bender” in Futurama and tweens as “Dr. Drakken” in Kim Possible, John DiMaggio takes an iconic step forward as the voice of The Joker, the pivotal villain in the all-new DC Universe animated original movie, Batman: Under the Red Hood.

4Kids Signs Distribution Deals For Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's: Road To Destiny

Posted In | News Categories: Cartoons, Television | Geographic Region: All | Site Categories: Cartoons, Television
4Kids Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: KDE), the diversified children’s entertainment and media organization, has signed three key distribution agreements for the latest version of its popular animated series “Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s”, it was announced today by Brian Lacey, Executive Vice President, International, 4Kids Entertainment.

FUNimation Streaming Schedule 5/24/10

Posted In | Blog Categories: News | Site Categories: Anime, Cartoons, Events, Films, Home Entertainment, Internet and Interactive, Television
Here is the latest streaming schedule from FUNimation.

Little Airplane's Olive Branch Debuts June 1 On Nick Jr.

Posted In | News Categories: Cartoons, Television | Geographic Region: All | Site Categories: Cartoons, Television
Can a series of simple stories for television, told entirely without words, change the way children from all over the world view delicate issues such as conflict resolution, tolerance and mutual respect?

Monday Nights Get More Dramatic with Total Drama World Tour

Posted In | News Categories: Cartoons, Television | Geographic Region: All | Site Categories: Cartoons, Television
The drama started at Camp Wawanakwa with Total Drama Island, went Hollywood for Total Drama Action, and now travels the globe with the all-new Total Drama World Tour, premiering Monday, June 21 at 9 p.m. (ET, PT) on Cartoon Network.

Los Angeles Rock'n Comic-Con 2010

Posted In | Event Category: Animation, Comics | Event Type: Exhibits, Non-competitive Festivals | Site Categories: Anime, Art, Books, Cartoons, Events, Music and Sound
Starts: May 28, 2010 - Ends: May 30, 2010
Location: Pasadena, California, USA
Website: http://www.rockncomiccon.com

FAME LA and Animation Ink announce the Los Angeles Rock'n Comic-Con 2010 at the Pasadena Convention Center which supports the Arts, in Animation, Music & the Film Industries and their creative talents.

Animation Ink, in cooperation with Vanguard Productions and Desert Wind Comics, announces featured Guest of Honor, legendary Marvel Comics Creator Stan "The Man" Lee. Stan is the creator and/or co-creator of many of the greatest comic book characters ever including Spider-Man, Iron Man, Fantastic Four, Avengers, X-Men, Thor, Captain America, The Incredible Hulk, and many more.

Stan will launch our new convention with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, VIP Gold Room Meet and Greet, walk through, autograph signings, photos, and much more are scheduled for a total of eight hours on Friday and Saturday.  Stan Lee, Jim Steranko and moderator J. David Spurlock, Vanguard Press, will host a special guest panel for the 70th Anniversary of Captain America and Marvel Comics.

An ever-growing list of talents from the worlds of animation, film, comics, and music will be in attendence. Such favorites as J. Scott Campbell, Eisner-winning, Emmy-nominated Bill Sienkiewicz, Bernie Wrightson, Dean Yeagle, Jim Smith co-creator of Ren & Stimpy theme song will be performed live.

The world's leading late night talk show host and UFO expert George Noory from Coast to Coast radio,  Rodd Roddenberry and Marc and Elaine Zicree for Sci-Fi panels.  Animation panels, Musicians panel, Voice-Over Artists, Writers, FX and many more.

International television personality Sabrina A. Parisi, best selling author, columnist, fashion model will sign autographs, Meet-and-Greet and photo ops.

Fans can listen to DJ Shy, the first and only female mixer at the No. 1 top 40 radio station in America, 102.7 KIIS-FM. will spin albums, sign autographs, Meet-and-Greet.

The Main Exhibit and Artists Exhibit Hall will be filled with comics, art, books, merchandise, collectibles, artists and celebrities for autograph signings, photo ops, event exclusive Variant Comic Book, etc.

Industry Professionals
will have lectures, panel discussions, demos by Animators, film screenings, portfolio reviews by Disney and others.

Horror Movie Panels, some moderated by Don Glut will include many special guests such as William Stout, "The Alien" Bill Blair, horror band Williow Wisp will make a special appearance and perform. Top Special FX Artists will display their Monsters original FX Props and Reproductions, and Famous Monsters of Filmland will also be exhibitors.

A Special Femme Fatales panel and celeb autograph signings, Cosmic Play Girls in Superheroine costumes and Star Wars re-enactment Saber Guild members will be judges int our Masquerade Costume Contest.

Our Entertainment Pavilion will feature Pirates of the Caribbean Cast Members from the Black Pearl, FX artists and merchandise, swords, amor, costumes, The Hollywood Film & Acting Academy and One-on-One Music Mentoring Sessions with Rock Stars.

Live music all day long from LA local bands in the Plaza Stage Area, while enjoying the Memorial Day BBQ with tri-tip steak and shaved ice.

Naruto Shippuden 8

Posted In | Blog Categories: Reviews | Site Categories: Anime, Cartoons, Home Entertainment, Television
Naruto Shippuden is, thus far, a compelling evolution of the Naruto saga. The great action to which we’ve grown accustom is still there, but the maturing cast and their growing lives bring a much needed balance to years of inconsequential combat.

Digital Distractions...searching for peace, quiet, and a way to stay creatively focused in the digital workplace

Multi-tasking on the computer these days is enough to spread anyone's brain cells out pretty thin. Throw in our so-called 'smart' phones, iPods, etc, and what are our chances of getting any work done?

Right Stuff & Nozomi Announce License and Release of El-Hazard: The Wanderers

Posted In | Blog Categories: News | Site Categories: Anime, Cartoons, Events, Home Entertainment, Television
Obviously I haven’t seen this anime yet. But this fantasy series may have something going for it.

Crunchyroll Announces Simulcast of Giant Killing

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Giant Killing did have a high profile at this year’s Tokyo Anime Fair. The buzz was humming around this new soccer-centric series. I think it’s definitely worth a look!

Iron Man: Armored Adventures Renewed for A Second Season

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DQ Entertainment (International) Limited, the animation, gaming, live-action entertainment Production and Distribution Company, in collaboration with their co-production partners Marvel Animation and Method Animation, are pleased to announce they will co-produce 26 all-new episodes for a second season of the popular animated series Iron Man: Armored Adventures.

Whedon, Super Size Director Team for Comic-Con Doc

Posted In | News Categories: Anime, Cartoons, CG, Events, Films, Games, Licensing, Television, Visual Effects | Geographic Region: All | Event: Comic-Con | Site Categories: 3D, Anime, Cartoons, CG, Events, Films, Games, Licensing, Television, Visual Effects
SUPER SIZE ME director Morgan Spurlock is teaming with Joss Whedon, Stan Lee, Ain't It Cool News' Harry Knowles and Legendary Pictures' head Thomas Tull for the documentary, COMIC-CON EPISODE FOUR: A FAN'S HOPE, reports VARIETY.

Viz Streams Cross Game

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To help celebrate the preview of the Cross Game manga series, Viz is now also streaming the anime version on vizanime.com.

Avatar: The Last Airbender Complete Book 1 Collector’s Edition Debuts in June

Posted In | News Categories: Cartoons, Home Entertainment, Television | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: 2D, Cartoons, Home Entertainment, Television
Take a magical, mystical, action-packed journey with Avatar: The Last Airbender, the animated series that quickly became a phenomenon, creating a huge fan base that spans the globe.

Book Review: Expanding The Animator's Survival Kit

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Site Categories: 2D, Books, Cartoons, Education and Training, Illustration
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Richard Williams has updated his legendary Survival Kit and Don Perro explores why it's more invaluable than ever.

Spanish & Jordanian Children Create Short Film

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Eighteen children between six and twelve of Spanish and Jordan origin collaborated on an animated short film with the partnership of PDA (Pequenos Dibujos Animados-Small Cartoons) and the Cervantes Institute.

Napoleon Dynamite Toon in the Works

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FishbowlLA reports that Fox is developing an animated TV version of NAPOLEON DYNAMITE.