My thoughts on media of interest for October 2025, including a new “Peanuts” Blu-ray set, plus a price hike on Disney+ and Hulu.
Peanuts
Unions and strikes in cartoons
A list of noteworthy unions and strikes in cartoons, with characters from Clark Kent to Homer Simpson having gone on strike at least once.
The most famous American comic characters
A list of who I consider to be the most famous American comic characters, from Superman to the Incredible Hulk to the “Peanuts” gang.
Earth Day and Arbor Day in cartoons
A look at some cartoons that present Earth Day and/or environmentally themed episodes, from “Captain Planet” to “Peanuts.”
The ways cartoons handle characters’ aging
A look at the multiple ways cartoons handle their characters’ aging, from floating timelines to only certain characters growing older.
Valentine’s Day in cartoons
A look at Valentine’s Day depictions in cartoons, from “Peanuts” and “The Simpsons” to DC Comics’ Hawkman and Hawkgirl.
Streaming service review: Apple TV+
Apple TV+ is the home of “Peanuts” and “Ted Lasso,” but how well does it stack up? My Apple TV+ review takes a look at the streaming service.
“Peanuts” Thanksgiving, Christmas specials to air on PBS?
The “Peanuts” holiday specials/Apple TV+ saga continues. As we saw last time: Apple obtained exclusive streaming … “Peanuts” Thanksgiving, Christmas specials to air on PBS?Read more
“Peanuts” holiday specials are now streaming exclusives; what’s the future for digital-only video?
The classic “Peanuts” holiday specials are now an Apple TV+ exclusive. Also, what’s the future for digital videos versus physical media?
Anthony’s independent comics picks for September 2018
Here’s my look at what non-Marvel/DC comics are coming out for September 2018. Archie A full … Anthony’s independent comics picks for September 2018Read more