The 10 top-grossing Western animated films starring people of color (2025 edition)
A list of the 10 highest grossing Western animated films starring people of color, from “Moana” to “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.”
Animation
October 2025 media picks and news
My thoughts on media of interest for October 2025, including a new “Peanuts” Blu-ray set, plus a price hike on Disney+ and Hulu.
What are the main influences and trends in 2020s TV animation (as of 2025)?
I take a ook at influences and trends in 2020s TV animation as of mid-decade (2025), from streaming services dominating to relatively fewer all-ages cartoons.
What were the main influences and trends in 2010s TV animation?
I take a look at the major trends and influences in 2010s TV animation, from “flat” character designs to prominent non-stereotypical LGBTQ characters.
A look at the summer 2025 movie box office
I take a look at the summer 2025 box office, and look at reasons why it’s flat compared to previous years.
September 2025 media picks and news
A look at media news for September 2025, including WildBrain shutting down Canada’s Family cable channel, and “Touche Turtle” coming to Blu-ray.
August 2025 media picks and news
My media picks for August 2025 include the debut of “Eyes of Wakanda” on Disney+, as well as a Huckleberry Hound Blu-ray set.
July 2025 media picks and news
A look at media of interest coming out in July 2025, including a new Superman movie (with Krypto!).
A look at why anime has gone from niche to mainstream
I look at reasons why anime has gone from being niche to a mainstream form of entertainment in the United States.
June 2025 media picks and news
A look at media of interest coming out in June 2025, including a “Noah’s Arc” reunion movie on Paramount+ and a new “Looney Tunes” Blu-ray collection.