Creative Focus :: Cartoons

Disney Unveils New Mickey Mouse Short

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Mickey Mouse to star in new cartoon shorts with classic comedy and contemporary flair in a series of 19 2D animated shorts that will roll out on Disney Channel, Disney.com, and WATCH Disney Channel beginning June 28.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Cancelled

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Lucasfilm announces that its animated series "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" is ending and that a new series is in development.

Disney XD Expands Marvel Universe Block

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Disney XD expands the Marvel Universe block with two new shows, “Marvel's Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.” and “Marvel's Avengers Assemble.”

9 Story Announces MIPtv Slate

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9 Story Entertainment announces its slate for Miptv 2013, including three new series.

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Plympton Creates Simpsons Couch Gag

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Academy Award-nominated animator Bill Plympton creates “Film Noir,” a short film “Couch Gag” for an-all new episode of “The Simpsons” on FOX.

eOne's Peppa Pig Expands into Russia

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eOne announces expansion of “Peppa Pig” into Russia with a major licensing program slated for 2013.

Fine Brothers Launch Emo Dad Animated Web Series

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The Fine Brothers launch their first animated series, “Emo Dad,” on YouTube.

Wreck-It Ralph Concept Art Unveiled

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Disney unveils original concept art from the film as well as a closer look at the visual development artists and their work that helped conceptualize the video game worlds and gaming characters in the film.

Amazon Greenlights Sara Solves It

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Animated children’s math show created by Carol Greenwald of WGBH and Angela Santomero of Out of the Blue Enterprises.

Dr. Toon: The Animation Critic’s Art - Defining Our Terms

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What does “Postmodern” really mean in terms of animation? Dr. Toon takes a look at an overused term.

Jane Lynch Joins Fox’s Murder Police

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Jane Lynch and Wilmer Valderrama join the force of new animated comedy “Murder Police” on Fox. Voice cast also includes Will Sasso, Chi McBride, Peter Atencio, Justina Machado and Jason Ruiz.

Mia and me Rolls Out Publishing Program

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The “Mia and me” publishing program continues with the first edition of a monthly fan magazine and two other print products rolling out this March.

Disney's A.N.T. Farm Premieres May 31

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Disney’s “A.N.T. Farm” returns for a third season on May 31.

DHX Media Appoints Peter Byrne

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DHX Media appoints Peter Byrne as CEO of its licensing company, Copyright Promotions Licensing Group.

Disney Jr. Orders Second Season of Sofia the First

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The animated series starring Disney's first little girl princess, “Sofia the First,” has been ordered for a second season on Disney Junior.

Toon Goggles Adds B&N Nook Store

Toon Goggles announces a new app for Barnes & Noble’s NOOK HD and NOOK HD+.

Aardman Announces New Deals for Tilly & Friends

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Aardman announces new global deals for Walker Productions and JAM Media’s “Tilly and Friends.”

Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood Heads to France

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9 Story Entertainment announces the sale of “Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood” to France Télévisions.

Plympton Retrospective March 15 & 16

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The Toonseum and Point Park University present a weekend with indie animator Bill Plympton.