News Bytes: Golden Globes Canceled, CTN Virtual Events, ‘Sweet Tooth’...
Golden Globes 2022 Canceled on NBC The news comes as the Hollywood Foreign Press Association continues to stumble in its diversity journey, and WarnerMedia, Netflix and Amazon cut ties with the org due...
View Article‘Tig Notaro: Drawn’ Serves Up a Refreshing Toon Twist on Standup
Fans of standup comedy will be able to enjoy one of the artform’s standout stars in a whole new way this weekend, as HBO and HBO Max debut the first-ever animated standup special: Tig Notaro: Drawn....
View ArticleDC’s ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’ Gets Animated Treatment This Fall
The latest title set to join the DC Universe Animated Original Movies lineup comes with a dense geek pedigree: Injustice, expected to hit home entertainment platforms this fall, takes inspiration from...
View ArticleEisner Awards: Gene Luen Yang Scores Triple Win
The 33rd Annual Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, sponsored by comiXology, were presented at a virtual ceremony hosted by Phil LaMarr (Samurai Jack, Futurama) as part of Comic-Con@Home, crowning...
View ArticleStuff We Love: August Picks for Animation Lovers
Batman: The Long Halloween A brutal murder on Halloween prompts the Batman (Jensen Ackles) to team up with Gotham’s only honest lawmen, Cpt. Gordon (Billy Burke) and Harvey Dent (Josh Duhamel) to take...
View ArticleTrailer: Tragedy Snaps the Man of Steel in DC’s ‘Injustice’
An unthinkable tragedy propels Superman into a dangerous new mindset, ultimately pitting Justice League members against each other in Injustice, the all-new DC Animated Movie revealed in a new trailer...
View ArticleComing Soon: Your Guide to 38 Animated Movies in 2022
Here is an early look at some of the promising animated releases that we hope to see in theaters and/or on the streamers next year. Obviously, all release dates are subject to change because of the...
View ArticleEmily Kapnek’s Musical Toon ‘Rhona Who Lives by the River’ on Course for Disney+
Disney+ has put Emily Kapnek’s animated musical project Rhona Who Lives by the River into development. The Disney Branded Television series is produced by 20th Television Animation. Karen Gillan will...
View ArticleWarnerMedia Kids Kicks Off 2022 with Baby Bears, Looney Tunes & Craig
The new year will be off to a sparkling start with the premiere of We Baby Bears, the arrival of Looney Tunes Cartoons Season 4, more Craig of the Creek and more animated pals for viewers of all ages...
View ArticleNews Bytes: Featurettes for ‘Proud Family,’‘Sonic 2’; Annecy...
Disney+ has debuted a new featurette for The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, going behind-the-scenes with guest voice stars Al Roker, Lena Waithe and Lamorne Morris. Fans will also hear more from...
View ArticleKEPYR Launches ‘Kindred Spirits: Super-Auction!’ for World Refugee Month
In recognition of June as World Refugee Month, award-winning media charity org Kids Entertainment Professionals for Young Refugees (KEPYR) is hosting an online original art auction. The special event...
View ArticleHBO Max Skips 6 Upcoming Toons, Including ‘Caped Crusader,’‘Looney Tunes’...
HBO Max continues the animation purge begun following the costly Warner Discovery merger, which added a number of current animated series to the chopping block last week. Now, a half dozen episodic and...
View ArticleWatch: Ethan Hawke Is Batman in Cartoonito’s ‘Batwheels’
Start your engines, superheroes! A first look (and listen) of Ethan Hawke as the voice of Batman in Batwheels is revved up and ready to go. The upcoming CG-animated series inspired by the DC Universe...
View Article‘Batwheels,’ Start Your Engines!
***This article originally appeared in the November ’22 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 324)*** You’d be hard-pressed to find a more iconic comic character than Batman. Whether in the pages of a...
View ArticleKevin Conroy, Animation’s Iconic Voice of Batman, Dies Age 66
Actor Kevin Conroy, prolific fan-favorite voice of DC’s Batman in the animated universe, died Thursday at age 66 after a short battle with cancer. Donning Batman’s mantle, Conroy set unbroken records,...
View ArticleCartoonito Hits the Gas on ‘Batwheels’ Season 2
Buckle up for a second season of Cartoonito’s original preschool hit Batwheels for Cartoon Network and HBO Max. Michael G. Stern and Simon J. Smith will both be upped to executive producers and...
View ArticleHorror Comic ‘Wytches’ Gets Animated for Prime Video
Amazon is bringing another adult-targeted comic-book adaptation to Prime Video — this time venturing into the world of the supernatural vs. the super-heroic. The company has ordered an animated series...
View ArticleHoly Animated Content! Amazon Nabs Two New ‘Batman’ Shows and a Movie
It’s a good day to be a Dark Knight fan: Amazon has officially confirmed that it has placed a two-season order for the upcoming Batman: Caped Crusader series, from Matt Reeves, J.J. Abrams and Bruce...
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Warner Bros. Discovery Teams with Rising Artists for Reimagined WB100 Merch
As part of the yearlong celebration for the 100th anniversary of Warner Bros. Studios, Warner Bros. Discovery Global Brands, Franchises and Experiences (WBDGBFE) has launched its Artist Series...
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Arleen Sorkin, Actress Who Originated Harley Quinn, Dies Age 67
Arleen Sorkin, known to animation and DC fans as the original voice and inspiration for fan-favorite character Harley Quinn, died Thursday, August 24 at age 67. The actress also graced screens for over...
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