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The Simpsons Hit 450th Episode on Sunday

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THE SIMPSONS will air its 450th episode on Sunday, marking yet another milestone for the longest-running series.

Cartoon Network and NBA Extend Partnership for Ben 10: Alien Force

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Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today a renewal and expansion of their co-branding partnership between the league and the hit boys’ action franchise, Ben 10 Alien Force.

Disney's Marvel Deal Sweetened With Stake in POW!

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Turns out Disney got more than meets the eye with its merger deal with Marvel Entertainment. The conglomerate also expanded ties with POW! Entertainment, a company led by Stan Lee, the man who once ran Marvel and co-created many of its main characters, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.

Bamboo Blade, Part 2

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My previous words still stand: this is the underdog team we just love to root for! Bamboo Blade Part 2 delivers the same blend of comedy, high school drama, and sword-cracking action that made the initial DVD pack so enjoyable.

Illustrator David Levine Dead at 83

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David Levine, a painter and illustrator who drew caricatures of intellectuals, athletes, politicians and others for THE NEW YORK REVIEW OF BOOKS for nearly half a century, has died, according to THE NEW YORK TIMES.

General Grievous Returns with a Deadly Trap for the Jedi Knights

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Kicking off the New Year with a special double-dose of STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS, General Grievous emerges from the shadows to stir up trouble for the Jedi heroes, ensnaring them in a trap that threatens their mission and their lives.

The Boondocks Returns in 2010 After Two-Year Hiatus

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THE BOONDOCKS is returning for a third season after nearly a two-year hiatus, VARIETY reports.

Praise From Vatican Paper For The Simpsons

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L'Osservatore Romano congratulated THE SIMPSONS on its 20th anniversary, VARIETY reports.

FOX Turns Yellow With Simpsons Fever This January

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As the momentous conclusion of the “Best. 20 Years. Ever.,” a year-long global celebration honoring all things THE SIMPSONS, approaches, FOX is toasting television’s favorite family by turning yellow for one week beginning Sunday, Jan. 3.

Alex Zamm Signs Up For Marvin the Martian

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Director Alex Zamm will helm MARVIN THE MARTIAN, a big screen feature film based around Bugs Bunny's nemesis, according to THE LOS ANGELES TIMES.

Damn Nation Gets Thor Scribes

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Ashley Edward Miller and Zack Stentz, the team behind THOR, have been taped to write DAMN NATION, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.

Dr. Toon: A Living Timeline

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Dr. Toon relives the history of animation with a 105-year-old who still loves cartoons.

Nick Names Participants of 10th Annual Fellowship for Diverse Writers

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Nickelodeon has named three new participants for its 10th annual Fellowship for Diverse Writers, it was announced today by Karen Kirkland, Executive Director, Nickelodeon Fellowship for Diverse Writers.

FUNimation to Distribute Guardians of Luna

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In an agreement with Cybergraphix Animation, FUNimation is now the official distributor for the Guardians of Luna animated series.

TV-Loonland AG Files for Insolvency

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Munich insolvency court decided that TV-Loonland AG has to go under preliminary administration and mandated Attorney at law Dr. Ott as preliminary administrator.

37th Annual Annie Award Nominations Announced

The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, announced nominations today for its 37th Annual Annie Awards recognizing the year's best animated features, television productions, commercials, short subjects and outstanding individual achievements in the field of animation.

Bamboo Blade Part 1

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Let’s face it. This kendo team is the underdog we love to root for!

Raising the Bar on Bringing Animated Characters to Life

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Ben 10: Alien Swarm is the second live-action film from Cartoon Network based on their immensely popular animated series franchise Ben 10. This time around the network wanted to push the limits and deliver an intense thrill ride for the audience.

CTN Animation Expo: The Saturday Experience

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The CTN Animation Expo is a new animation event based at the Burbank Convention Center in California. The Expo is mixed with traditional artist, computer artists, schools, software companies, book publishers, Women in Animation and ASIFA, recruiters from well established companies, and several other animation related companies.

JimJam Launching New Pre-School Series

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Global pre-school channel JimJam, a joint venture between HIT Entertainment and Chello Zone, is pleased to announce the world premiere of a new pre-school series, Jarmies.