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 look back on how
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CBS All Access, Netflix to feature Nickelodeon content
With the launch of Disney+ and AT&T/WarnerMedia’s 2020 launch of HBO Max, two of the biggest sets of American cartoon libraries will be largely tied to those services
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 programming in the
10 LGBTQ people of color cartoon characters
There’s plenty of LGBTQ characters in comics (if somewhat fewer in animation). However, I do see on my Twitter feed some urging more recognition of the importance of non-White LGBTQ characters
The 10 most influential TV cartoons
Over the years, we’ve had lots of famous TV cartoons, from “Scooby-Doo” to “The Simpsons.” But which shows were particularly ground-breaking or influential? Below’s a list of 10 made-for-TV cartoons (or
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 at home. Amplifying this
Minorities in cartoons: "Sanjay and Craig"
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is “Sanjay and Craig,” a Nickelodeon animated series. Background Sanjay is a 12-year-old boy, who spends his time hanging out and having fun
A year since the end of Teletoon Retro: what's the current status of Teletoon, Family, and their sister channels?
A year ago, Canada saw its Boomerang analog, Teletoon Retro, go off the air for good. During and after the shutdown, I got a lot of traffic and comments on my Teletoon Retro
Minorities in cartoons: "The Loud House"
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is “The Loud House,” a Nickelodeon animated series that debuted in 2016. Background The series focuses on the Loud family, a family of
Minorities in cartoons: Sheen Estevez
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is Sheen Estevez, a character on the Nickelodeon series “Jimmy Neutron.” Background Sheen‘s one of Jimmy’s best friends, and