PBS’ “Molly of Denali” and HBO’s “Watchmen” are among the winners of the 2020 Peabody Awards.
Tag: The Simpsons
“Love, Simon” spin-off is unsuitable for Disney+, but “The Simpsons” is OK?
Disney announced “Love, Victor,” a “Love, Simon” spin-off, will go to Hulu instead of Disney+ due to content, despite that “The Simpsons” is still on Disney+.
A look at long-running cartoons with problematic elements
Comedy, like society, evolves over time, and for good reason. I look at problematic and outdated elements in cartoons, from “Looney Tunes” to “The Simpsons.”
Streaming services cartoon characters would use?
What streaming services would various cartoon characters opt to use? I look at how characters from the Simpsons to Squirrel Girl might handle cord-cutting.
Disney announces Disney+ pricing, November 2019 launch date
Disney has announced details about its upcoming streaming service Disney+, including content information and a November 2019 launch date.
What are the most popular Western animated cartoons?
I take a guess at what are the most popular Western animated cartoons, ranging from Mickey Mouse to Looney Tunes to SpongeBob SquarePants.
5 more obsolete technology references in cartoons
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.
What were the main influences and trends in 1990s TV animation?
I take a look at the dominant influences and trends in 1990s TV animation, from “The Simpsons” and “South Park” to “Animaniacs.”
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).
The problems with Apu and “The Simpsons” in general
In recent years, “The Simpsons” has come under criticism for its portrayal of Apu. I look at why the show itself feels similarly dated nowadays.
