As a follow-up to an earlier post, I take a look at five more examples of obsolete technology references in cartoons, including the once-common phone booth.
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Tag: Disney
Soccer in cartoons
A look at various appearances in animation and comics of the world’s most popular sport, soccer (or “football” outside North America).
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Judge approves AT&T’s merger with Time Warner; Comcast might try to outbid Disney for Fox’s assets
A judge has cleared the way for AT&T to finish its merger with Time Warner. Meanwhile, will Comcast buy out Fox’s assets from under Disney?
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Recommended streaming services for cartoons (2018 edition)
A look at the current state of streaming services for animation fans, including Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Boomerang, and PBS Kids.
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My favorite YouTube channels for 2018
An updated list of some of my favorite YouTube channels for 2018, from Rantasmo’s “Needs More Gay” to the educational series of “Life Noggin” shorts.
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“Coco” wins the 2018 Oscar for Animated Feature Film
“Coco” won the 2018 Academy Award for Animated Feature Film, as well as for Original Song. Meanwhile, a cartoon about Kobe Bryant won the Oscar for animated short subject.
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ESPN, Viacom, and Disney to launch streaming services
There’s been lots of new streaming news lately, with ESPN, Viacom, and Disney making plans to launch streaming services.
Read more What media companies own popular franchises now versus the 1980s?
Decades ago, there were dozens of different media companies in the United States. Now, we’re down to mainly five large media conglomerates.
Read more “Coco” wins best animated feature at the 2018 Golden Globe Awards
“Coco” was the winner of best animated feature for the 2018 Golden Globe Awards. Also, “Get Out” managed to get shut out despite critical and box office acclaim.
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Cartoons that should’ve entered public domain in 2018 (but didn’t)
My annual look at cartoons that would’ve entered public domain in 2018 if not for changes to copyright laws, ranging from “Top Cat” to “The Fantastic Four.”
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