A look back over the 2010s in animation, from blockbusters like “Frozen” to TV shows like “Steven Universe.” Plus, what were the decade’s major trends?
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Tag: Cartoon Network
Kids’ TV study recommends various diversity improvements
A joint US/Canadian research group found that children’s TV could stand to make improvements in various aspects of diversity.
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“Steven Universe,” “Frontline” episode about Facebook win 2019 Peabody Awards
“Steven Universe,” “Sesame Street,” and PBS’ “Frontline” are among the recipients of this year’s 78th annual Peabody Awards.
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What were the main influences and trends in 1990s TV animation?
I take a look at the dominant influences and trends in 1990s TV animation, from “The Simpsons” and “South Park” to “Animaniacs.”
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8 noteworthy cartoon anniversary celebrations
A look at how various cartoon characters’ anniversaries were celebrated by their respective companies, from “Peanuts” to Hanna-Barbera.
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What are the main influences on 2010s TV animated cartoons?
Cartoon Network’s announced a revival of “Thundercats” in an “Adventure Time”-esque art style. I look at various influences on 2010s TV animation, including on Lion-O himself.
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Boomerang’s streaming service has 150,000 subscribers; 2017 was a down year for animation cable channel ratings
Boomerang’s new streaming service is apparently considered a success for Turner/Warner Bros. But how does it compare to its cable TV counterparts?
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Minorities in cartoons: “Class of 3000”
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is “Class of 3000,” an animated series that ran on Cartoon Network from 2006 to 2008.
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What children’s TV cartoons star adults?
As of mid-2019, what children’s TV cartoons mainly star adult characters? Some popular shows make the cut, from “Wild Kratts” to “SpongeBob.”
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A year since the end of Teletoon Retro: what’s the current status of Teletoon, Family, and their sister channels?
I thought I’d try to take a look at how things stand with Canada’s various animation-related cable channels, a year after the end of Teletoon Retro.
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