A look at media of interest for June 2026, including the World Cup, a new Supergirl movie, and a “Dastardly & Muttley” Blu-ray.
Hulu as a standalone service lives (for now)
For the time being, Disney’s decided to keep offering Hulu as a standalone service and app.
Plex triples its lifetime pass price to $750; also, a look at Plex alternatives
Plex has announced its lifetime pass price is tripling from $250 to $750 as of July 1. I look at Jellyfin, Emby, and Kodi as Plex alternatives.
10 LGBTQ people of color voice actors in Western animation
A list of 10 LGBTQ people of color voice actors, who’ve done animated characters ranging from Sapphire in “Steven Universe” to Mirabel in “Encanto.”
Cartoon review: “Gracie’s Corner”
I take a brief look at the popular YouTube animated series “Gracie’s Corner,” featuring catchy kid-friendly songs.
What cartoons have aired on multiple TV networks?
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).
What my media server components cost (2026 edition)
Thanks to the AI craze and Trump-era economy, the components of my media server have skyrocketed in price.
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.”
Media server review: Komga
Komga is media server software for digital comics/manga and ebooks. I look at how useful it is, as well as its pros and cons.