[ad_1] The Pokémon Company has uploaded a new video to its official Pokémon Kids TV YouTube Channel, and it’s a throwback — not to the era of the original 151 characters, but to the time of slapstick cartoons. The short features a confrontation between Scraggy and the creepy Mimikyu, and has all the hallmarks of […]
Category: cartoon
‘Simpsons’ will arrive in its original 4:3 format by May
[ad_1] With Disney acquiring Fox, the entire Simpsons catalog came to Disney+ streaming, which was great for fans of the show. However, after learning nothing from FXX, Disney aired the pre-2009 seasons in widescreen rather than the original 4:3 format. That would be bad enough as is, but it also had the very unfortunate effect […]
Netflix widens deal with ‘Big Mouth’ animation studio
[ad_1] Netflix is showering more affection on the teams involved with Big Mouth. The service has signed a “multi-year” deal with animation studio Titmouse to both create multiple adult animated shows and get a a first crack at any similar series the studio produces. The two didn’t hint at what would come next, but it’s […]
Disney+ cuts off ‘Simpsons’ jokes with widescreen episodes
[ad_1] We’ve asked Disney for comment, although sources talking to Engadget said the company will listen to feedback. It wouldn’t be surprising if Disney had a change of heart. The 4:3 versions are clearly available for streaming given that Disney owns FXX. There’s not much stopping the company from simply posting those editions instead of […]
HBO Max will revive ‘The Boondocks’ for a two-season run
[ad_1] Aaron McGruder, who created the show based on his comic book series, will return to head up the revival as showrunner. “There’s a unique opportunity to revisit the world of The Boondocks and do it over again for today,” he said, according to Variety. It’s crazy how different the times we live in are […]
Netflix forges multi-year animation deal with the team from ‘Big Mouth’
[ad_1] If you can’t get enough of shows like Big Mouth, you’re in for a treat. Netflix has struck a deal with Brutus Pink, the new production house from Big Mouth creators Nick Kroll, Jennifer Flackett, Andrew Goldberg and Mark Levin. The multi-year arrangement will have the team producing animated movies and shows for Netflix, […]
Apple previews its ‘Peanuts’ series ‘Snoopy in Space’
[ad_1] The animated show is due to premiere sometime in the fall, possibly alongside Apple TV+ itself. While it was already evident that Apple will have a fairly diverse catalog of shows, this and other peeks hint that the company doesn’t intend to make you wait long for many (if any) of its announced initial […]
‘StarCraft’ gets the cartoon makeover nobody asked for
[ad_1] When you think of kid-friendly video games, StarCraft might not top the list. But that could change. A new version, StarCraft: Cartooned, reimagines every unit, structure, map, menu and mission with art by CarBot Animations. The usually dark game is swapping its Warhammer-like visual style for a complete makeover with cute cartoon graphics. [ad_2] […]