A look at what cartoons have aired on the “Big Three” broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, and NBC) and cable channels (Nick, Cartoon Network, and Disney Channel).
Animation
Trump’s FCC wants TV ratings to ban trans and nonbinary characters from kids’ shows
Trump’s FCC head wants to use the US TV ratings system to ban trans/nonbinary characters from kids’ TV. Also, what cartoons fall under each ratings tier?
May 2026 media picks and news
This month’s look at media of interest includes the new Blu-ray of “Looney Tunes Cartoons.”
April 2026 media picks and news
A look at media of interest for April 2026, as well as my thoughts on the latest Netflix price hike pushing its ad-free tier to $20 a month.
“KPop Demon Hunters” wins the 2026 Oscar for animated feature
“KPop Demon Hunters” wins for best animated feature, while its hit song “Golden” wins for the original song category.
“Firebuds,” Mike Curato’s “Gaysians” win 2026 GLAAD Media Awards
Disney Jr.’s “Firebuds” and Marvel’s “Avengers Academy” comic have won at the 2026 GLAAD Media Awards.
“Zootopia 2,” “Gracie’s Corner” win 2026 NAACP Image Awards
“Zootopia 2” won for outstanding animated feature at the 2026 NAACP Image Awards, shutting out “KPop Demon Hunters.”
March 2026 media picks and news
A look at media of interest for March 2026, including new Blu-ray sets of “Looney Tunes” and “Scooby’s All-Star Laff-A-Lympics.”
Cartoon review: “Weather Hunters”
Today’s cartoon review is a look at the PBS Kids series “Weather Hunters,” produced in part by “Today” show meteorologist Al Roker.
February 2026 media picks and news
My look at media of interest coming out in February 2026, including the Super Bowl and the Winter Olympics.