The long-running animated series “Johnny Test” is getting a revival on Netflix in July 2021.
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Tag: Cartoon Network
A look at animation in the 2010s
The 2010s have seen plenty of strong examples of animation, including TV, movies, and online. As it’s the end of the decade, it’s time to
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Kids’ TV study recommends various diversity improvements
The Center for Scholars and Storytellers, a US/Canadian research group backed by UCLA, Toronto’s Ryerson University, and others, has released a study of children’s TV
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“Steven Universe,” “Frontline” episode about Facebook win 2019 Peabody Awards
On the heels of its GLAAD Media Award win earlier this month, “Steven Universe” has racked up another award, this time a Peabody. Meanwhile, “Sesame
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What were the main influences and trends in 1990s TV animation?
On the heels of my posts about the 1970s, 1980s, and 2010s comes time to look at the next decade of trends and influences in
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8 noteworthy cartoon anniversary celebrations
Media conglomerates often like to celebrate the anniversaries of their favorite franchises. Below are some examples of such anniversary celebrations. Hanna-Barbera “The Flintstones.” (Warner Bros.)
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What are the main influences on 2010s TV animated cartoons?
The past week or so has seen a large amount of discussion online about the initial announcement of, and artwork for, the newest reboot of
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Boomerang’s streaming service has 150,000 subscribers; 2017 was a down year for animation cable channel ratings
A year ago, Turner and Warner Bros. announced that they were launching a new streaming service for Boomerang, the sister channel to Cartoon Network that
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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 debuted on Cartoon Network in 2006. Andre 3000, a member of
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What children’s TV cartoons star adults?
Most animated children’s TV cartoons these days tend to star either children or teenagers. Presumably, it’s to make the protagonists more relatable to kids watching
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