February 2023 media picks and news
“Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur” the TV series, “My Dad the Bounty Hunter,” and the Super Bowl are among noteworthy media coming out in February 2023.
Diverse Media Notes
Diverse Media Notes covers media news and topics, including comics, animation, podcasts, movies, TV, and diversity issues.
Cartoon review: “Velma”
I give a review of the new HBO Max series “Velma,” supposedly an adult-oriented “Scooby-Doo” prequel. Unfortunately, it doesn’t do its source material or adult focus well.
The most popular cartoons on streaming services in 2022
I take a look at the most popular cartoons in 2022 on the major American streaming services, from Netflix to Paramount+ to HBO Max.
Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, and Disney Channel ratings down again in 2022
The major animation cable networks are all down in ratings for 2022, like cable TV overall. However, this year sees a surprising boost for one channel: FXX?
Cartoons that should’ve entered public domain in 2023 (but didn’t)
A look at cartoons created in 1966 that should’ve entered public domain in 2023, but didn’t thanks to retroactive copyright extensions.
Media picks and news for January 2023
A look at my media picks for January 2023, including “The Loud House” season 5 hitting Paramount+ and a Hulu adaptation of “The 1619 Project.”
Cartoon review: “The Real Ghostbusters”
A look at “The Real Ghostbusters,” the popular Saturday morning animated series spin-off based on the “Ghostbusters” movies.
Cartoon review: “Doc McStuffins”
A look at “Doc McStuffins,” the popular Disney Junior animated series about the eponymous character, who serves as a toy doctor.
Animated holiday specials featuring LGBTQ characters
I take a look at animated holiday specials featuring LGBTQ characters, from “The Loud House” to the “Rugrats” reboot.
December 2022 graphic novel picks and news
A look at graphic novels of interest coming out in December 2022 (and beyond), including a new “Sonic the Hedgehog” trade paperback.