A look at the animation related nominees and winners of the 2019 Golden Globe Awards, including “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.”
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Cartoons that should’ve entered public domain in 2019 (but didn’t)
A list of cartoons that would’ve entered public domain in 2019 under their original copyright laws.
The 10 top-grossing animated films starring minority characters
An updated take on this post is available here. “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” opens in December. … The 10 top-grossing animated films starring minority charactersRead more
What were the main influences and trends in 2000s TV animation?
A look at the major trends in 2000s TV animation, from “slice-of-life” TV shows to the influence of anime on Western animation.
LGBTQ characters in kids’ TV animation
LGBTQ characters have appeared in adult-oriented Western TV cartoons for some years now, largely dating back … LGBTQ characters in kids’ TV animationRead more
What were the main influences and trends in 1990s TV animation?
A look at some of the trends that dominated 1990s TV animation, from pop culture references to the rise of cable television.
What were the main influences and trends in 1970s TV animation?
A look at some trends in 1970s TV animation, including pastiches of primetime TV shows and the massive number of “Scooby-Doo” clones.
7 favorite comics and animation blogs
Several years ago, I wrote about some of my favorite animation and comics blogs and websites. … 7 favorite comics and animation blogsRead more
What were the main influences and trends in 1980s TV animation?
A look at the trends in 1980s TV animation, including “baby” versions of adult characters and “DuckTales” starting the modern animation era.
Soccer in cartoons
A list of references to soccer in cartoons, from “The Simpsons” and Mickey Mouse to the South African cartoon “Supa Strikas.”