A look at same-sex weddings in cartoons
A lot’s changed since I wrote a 2013 post about same-sex marriage depictions in cartoons. For starters, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling… Read More »A look at same-sex weddings in cartoons
Steven Universe
“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… Read More »“Steven Universe,” “Frontline” episode about Facebook win 2019 Peabody Awards
“Steven Universe” wins the 2019 GLAAD Media Award for outstanding kids & family programming
The first half of the 2019 GLAAD Media Awards, honoring depictions of LGBTQ people in mainstream media, took place last night. Here’s the nominees and… Read More »“Steven Universe” wins the 2019 GLAAD Media Award for outstanding kids & family programming
LGBTQ characters in kids’ TV animation
LGBTQ characters have appeared in adult-oriented Western TV cartoons for some years now, largely dating back to the 90s and characters like Smithers in “The… Read More »LGBTQ characters in kids’ TV animation
5 South Asian characters in cartoons
My previous post was about the problems with “The Simpsons”’s Apu (and the problems with “The Simpsons” nowadays, period). Thus, on a more positive note,… Read More »5 South Asian characters in cartoons
“The Woods” is the 2017 GLAAD Media Awards winner for Outstanding Comic Book
The Los Angeles portion of this year’s GLAAD Media Awards were awarded on April 1. James Tynion IV’s “The Woods” by Boom! Studios is this… Read More »“The Woods” is the 2017 GLAAD Media Awards winner for Outstanding Comic Book
28th annual GLAAD Media Awards comics and animation nominees announced
The 28th annual GLAAD Media Awards nominees have been announced. The awards, given annually by the LGBT media watchdog group, honors examples of LGBT representation… Read More »28th annual GLAAD Media Awards comics and animation nominees announced
Anthony’s miscellaneous comics picks for February 2017
Here’s a look at what’s coming out from non-Marvel/DC comic companies for February 2017. Archie A full list of solicitations is available here. Jughead, vol.… Read More »Anthony’s miscellaneous comics picks for February 2017
Anthony’s miscellaneous comics picks for February 2016
Here’s a look at what’s coming out from non-Big Two (DC/Marvel) comic companies in February 2016. Archie A full list of solicitations is available here.… Read More »Anthony’s miscellaneous comics picks for February 2016
Minorities in cartoons: “Steven Universe”
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is “Steven Universe,” a Cartoon Network animated series. Rebecca Sugar is the series’ creator. The series debuted in 2013.… Read More »Minorities in cartoons: “Steven Universe”