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A Villainous Midlife Crisis Headline News

‘Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K.’ Now Streaming on Hulu

Animated by Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, and written, created, and executive produced by Jordan Blum and Patton Oswalt, who also stars as the titular bad guy, the stop-motion comedy series, about a megalomaniacal supervillain who gets ousted from his own evil organization, shows that even a sinister villain can suffer a mid-life crisis.

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Gotta Go Fast Headline News

Production Begins on ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’

Director Jeff Fowler reveals work is underway by teasing the film’s logo, hinting at the appearance of Miles ‘Tails’ Prower, the two-tailed fox.

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‘This Duckburg Life’ ‘DuckTales’-Inspired Podcast Premieres March 29

The original 7-part scripted podcast is hosted by Huey Duck for Duckburg Public Radio; the animated series’ voice cast reprises their roles in the new program that highlights riveting stories from Duckburg.

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It’s Chibi Time! Headline News

EXCLUSIVE: Watch New ‘DuckTales’ Chibi-Style ‘Mayan Mayhem’ Short

Scrooge, Donald, and the triplets can’t catch a break while treasure hunting in the first of three new ‘Chibi Tiny Tales’ shorts Disney is releasing in the leadup to the ‘DuckTales’ series finale on March 15.

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Stop-Motion ‘Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K.’ Comes to Hulu May 21

Animated by Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, the show stars Patton Oswalt as the megalomaniacal supervillain M.O.D.O.K., who after being ousted from his own evil organization, shows that even an evil villain can suffer a mid-life crisis.

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WATCH: ‘DuckTales’ Cast’s Overly Dramatic Final Recording Session

David Tennant, Danny Pudi, Ben Schwartz, Bobby Moynihan, Kate Micucci, Beck Bennett, Toks Olagundoye, and Paget Brewster meet for last time as Disney Series wraps production after 75 episodes and 15 shorts; 90 minute finale airs March 15 on Disney XD and DisneyNOW.

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The Blue Blur Returns! Headline News

Calling All Sonic Fans! The Blue Blur Returns in 2022

Paramount drops new teaser, title, and release date for feature film sequel one-year after ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ arrived.

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Interactive TV Headline News

Netflix Greenlights ‘We Lost Our Human’ Animated Interactive Comedy

‘Pinky Malinky’ creators’ new special lets viewers choose story perspective of self-involved cat or loving, hyperactive dog, who wake one day to find humans have disappeared.

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Home Entertainment Headline News

WATCH: Exclusive ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Behind the Scenes Clip

High-speed adventure available now on digital and May 19 on 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray combo packs that include limited-edition comic book.

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‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ Debuts on Digital March 31

Paramount also plans 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, and rental on demand or disc release on May 19.

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Animated TV Series Headline News

HBO Cancels ‘Animals’ After 3 Seasons

Network confirms end of Phil Matarese and Mike Luciano adult animated comedy about the woes and life crises of New York’s many lesser creatures.

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Disney Headline News

Disney Channel Hatches Third Season of ‘DuckTales’

Emmy Award-nominated series produced by Disney Television Animation receives Season 3 pickup ahead of its Season 2 premiere.

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Disney Headline News

Paget Brewster Flocks to Disney’s ‘DuckTales’ as Voice of Della Duck

Donald Duck’s twin sister and long-lost mother to Huey, Dewey and Louie makes her official debut in recurring role in epic one-hour season finale.

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Nickelodeon Headline News

Nickelodeon Greenlights Second Season of ‘Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’

26 additional episodes ordered for studio’s all-new reimagined TMNT animated series, which premieres Season 1 on September 17.

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Call of the Wild: Mike Luciano and Phil Matarese Talk ‘Animals’

The writers, EPs and stars of HBO’s adult animated series discuss the evolution of the show ahead of its Season 3 premiere on August 3.

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Nickelodeon Headline News

WATCH: Nickelodeon’s Reimagined ‘Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Bows Sept. 17

Lena Headey, John Michael Higgins, Tom Kenny, Sam Richardson, Tim Simons, John Rotten Lydon and Rob Paulsen among guest stars lending voices to original villains in all-new original animated series.

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Nickelodeon Headline News

First Look at 'Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'

Nickelodeon revamps and reimagines the classic characters for a new 26-episode 2D series set to debut later this year.

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Disney Television Animation Headline News

Giveaway: Win Disney’s ‘DuckTales: Woo-oo!’ on DVD!

From defying danger to solving mysteries, chart a course for action-packed thrills with ‘DuckTales Woo-oo!’ available via retail outlets on December 19th.

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Nickelodeon Headline News

Nick Casts New ‘Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Series

Revamped take on the series will feature Omar Miller, Ben Schwartz, Josh Brener and Brandon Mychal Smith as the pizza-loving crime fighters.

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Disney Television Animation Headline News

First Look: Disney Unveils Sneak Peek at New ‘DuckTales’ Series

Disney XD orders second season of Disney Television Animation-produced series ahead of its summer premiere.

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Disney Television Animation Headline News

All-New 'DuckTales' Series Lands All-Star Voice Cast

David Tennant, Danny Pudi, Ben Schwartz, Bobby Moynihan, Kate Micucci, Toks Olagundoye and Beck Bennett set to star in upcoming animated series from Disney Television Animation.