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Cartoons and Animation

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2012

    Ralphie May Talks Jews, Dancing With The Stars' Man Pumps and Being a "Filthy Fuck"

    When you look at Ralphie May, you might see big, and you'd be right. He draws big crowds, brings big talent and has the ability to cross big boarders and be loved by people worldwide. We'd say that's a big accomplishment and this weekend, you've gotta get in on the big laughs that Ralphie May will b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 15, 2012

    Fans Say the Darndest Things--To 'Simpsons' Creators

    ​The Simpsons' 500th episode is upon us. As tempted as I am to write about my favorite minor characters, couch gags, and guest stars, I suspect you're getting your fill of bloggers' opinions. Instead, I've collected comments from the show's writers, artists, and crew (past and present) about us, t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2012

    Best 'Simpsons' Moments: Castmembers Share Their Favorite Contributions to Celebrate the 500th Episode

    Fox​Behold! The Simpsons' 500th episode is upon us! The show, titled "At Long Last Leave," entails the Simpson family being evicted from Springfield. When Marge and Homer try to sneak back into town, they're shunned by former neighbors and friends. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange stars as himself ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 20, 2011

    Elf on the Shelf Means You Better Watch Out ... Or He'll Sue!

    ​Elf on the Shelf, the decoration that spies on children to check if they are naughty or nice for you-know-who, has caught much attention this Christmas season, even thousands of miles away in Taiwan where Next Media Animation (NMA) creates those funky cartoon images for news organizations around ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 21, 2011

    Our Top 5 Favorite Cartoon DJs, Including Skrillex In My Little Pony Form

    ​When we were watching Futurama the other night, we fell in love with DJ Scratchmo, the robot DJ who dropped some rump-rattling beats for Bender and his ladybot. We then realized how many other shows we've seen have featured cartoon scratchers. Here are our top five favorite cartoon DJs. (List by ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 18, 2011

    The Annoying Orange Comes to TV

    ​Coming to television after the new year: The Annoying Orange.No, it is not yet another reality series based in our lil' slice of heaven, although practically all of them that have or are airing from here could easily use that title.The Annoying Orange is an Internet phenomenon crossing over to th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 11, 2011

    Carlos Mencia talks South Park, Name Changes, and Family Dysfunction

    ​Carlos Mencia has been called a lot of things, but the one that sticks the most is--wait for it--hilarious. From his travails in hit TV shows and movies, to being a topic on gossip sites, Mencia has come out wiser and funnier. Carlos recently dropped 70 pounds, too. Oddly enough, with less of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 9, 2011

    Final D23 Expo Details Revealed: Sneak Peeks, Pixar Stamps, Screenings

    ​D23 is now just one week away and, oddly enough, I find myself getting excited. Of course, I am a Disnerd, but what I'm not a fan of is being stuffed into a room for hours on end with folks who go above and beyond being simple fans. Many D23 attendees will live Disney, much in the same way I live ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 19, 2011

    South Park's Legendary Cheesy Poofs to be Available Starting at Comic-Con!

    ​Headed to Comic Con this week? Then snag what's sure to be one of the more sought-after pieces of swag: official Cheesy Poofs from the creators of South Park.  The New York Times reports that Comedy Central and Frito-Lay have teamed up to promote 15 years of South Park by releasing Cartman's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 13, 2011

    Cee Lo Green Talking to Strangers on Fuse

    On June 22, rapper/singer Cee Lo Green will debut his television series Talking to Strangers on Fuse TV. According to Pop & Hiss, the program will follow a standard talk-show format focused on interviews and performances à la The Johnny Cash Show. Featured guests will include Lupe Fiasco, Grace ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 30, 2011

    [UPDATED: Subcomadante SquarePants?] SpongeBob SquarePants Utters "¡Viva La Raza!" On Radio

    ​[UPDATE] Reader Steve Reyes has found proof that SpongeBob is actually a Mexican revolutionary--photographic proof after the jump. And faithful reader Culichi1967 finds even more Mexican attributes in who we Mexicans call Bob Esponja (Bob the Sponge): I just knew t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2011

    'Beavis and Butt-Head' Return to MTV This Year

    ​​It's true. Creator Mike Judge's animated series is returning to MTV later this year. The network announced on Wednesay that Beavis and Butt-Head will return with all-new episodes after a 14-year hiatus. Judge will provide the voices for both characters. Exciting, right?

  • Calendar

    September 23, 2010
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    July 15, 2010
  • Blogs

    June 23, 2010

    Top Five Songs Used In Futurama

    ​If you don't have Comedy Central, you're lucky. Sort of. On the one hand, you haven't been bombarded by grinding repetition of commercials featuring the classic Futurama character hypnotoad. The wonky-eyed frog drones incessantly while a voice commands viewers to  watch the new episodes that ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 4, 2010

    Tustin Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off This Sunday

    ​It seems like yesterday I wrote a post reminding people of the 25th Annual Tustin Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off. But that was last year. This year's event (um, so, like it's the 26th Annual Tustin Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off) will be held this Sunday, June 6, 2010 - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Old ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 12, 2010

    The Simpsons Weighs in on Comic-Con Moving to Anaheim

    ​We've spilled a good amount of digital ink on what a truly terrible idea Comic-Con International moving from San Diego to Anaheim (or Los Angeles) is, even if there are still about 3,000 people on Facebook who think otherwise. Luckily, our side has gotten some noteworthy support, as the vastly in ... More >>

  • Columns

    December 10, 2009

    [¡Ask a Mexican!] Special Virgin of Guadalupe Edition

    ​We've spilled a good amount of digital ink on what a truly terrible idea Comic-Con International moving from San Diego to Anaheim (or Los Angeles) is, even if there are still about 3,000 people on Facebook who think otherwise. Luckily, our side has gotten some noteworthy support, as the vastly in ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 30, 2009

    Lauded, Cutting-Edge Animated Shorts Screen at Chapman

    Chris Landreth's "The Spine"​Free screenings of new animated short films by Oscar winner Chris Landreth and respective double nominees Cordell Barker and Bill Plympton will be presented at Chapman University Wednesday as the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts hosts the "2009 Animated Show of Sho ... More >>

  • Culture

    July 30, 2009

    A Few Bones to Pick With 'Cannibal! The Musical'

    Chris Landreth's "The Spine"​Free screenings of new animated short films by Oscar winner Chris Landreth and respective double nominees Cordell Barker and Bill Plympton will be presented at Chapman University Wednesday as the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts hosts the "2009 Animated Show of Sho ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 26, 2009

    A Family Divided

    Seth MacFarlane

  • Blogs

    October 22, 2008

    Last Night: MC Chris, Totally Michael, Sirah at Chain Reaction

    Last Night: MC Chris, Totally Michael and Sirah at Chain Reaction in Anaheim, Oct. 21, 2008. Better Than: All three of the "Star Wars" prequels. Sorry, "Revenge of the Sith" apologists. Download: Totally Michael's self-titled debut, released last week and on iTunes. MC Chris isn't a fan of the "n ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 24, 2008
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    April 24, 2008

    Winona Ryder?

    South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut

  • Calendar

    January 10, 2008

    Dat Phan Begins

    Dat Phan and Friends

  • Film

    November 29, 2007

    DVDish

    Touch of Evel

  • Music

    November 15, 2007

    Power-puffy Grrrls

    Puffy AmiYumi Go Butch (Walker), Rock Harder, Stay Cute

  • Culture

    November 15, 2007

    A Million Little Peanuts?

    In David Michaelis’ new biography, Charles Schulz’s shell proves hard to crack

  • Blogs

    September 4, 2007

    Huh-huh. It says "Head."

    Here's a pretty stylish free shoulder bag, advertising "the first live-action series from Cartoon Network" about a boy who sees cartoon characters everywhere he looks. I think they already did a movie about this mental condition, called "Miss Potter," with Renee Zellweger. All about how that chick ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 21, 2007

    Don't Taunt Me Like That

    When a fast-food-type bucket says "Fried Dynamite" on it, I expect it to deliver. Pay attention, OC Fair vendors: balls of fried dynamite sauce (that spicy cooked mayo that sushi restaurants tend to serve scallops in) would be a great greaseball snack. But the only food in here was...four atomic fi ... More >>

  • Film

    July 26, 2007

    It Doesnt Suck!

    WEB EXCLUSIVE! Breathe easy, Simpsons fans. The movie is eeeexellent

  • Culture

    July 19, 2007

    The Big Con

    Out of the basement and into the spotlight, Comic-Con 2007 is the place to be

  • Film

    April 12, 2007

    Aqua Teen Hunger Force Review Critique for Newspapers

    ATHFCMFFT is 87 minutes of pure art, with fries

  • Culture

    November 23, 2006

    Signifying 'D'oh!'

    Millers MacHomer

  • Culture

    August 3, 2006

    Suburban Jungle Boogie

    The Boondocks brings the noise

  • Film

    July 20, 2006

    Unreal Estate

    Cartoon kids poke around Spielberg/Zemeckis Monster House

  • Web

    June 1, 2006

    Remote Hog

    Tom Goes to the Mayor

  • Film

    March 23, 2006

    Stop-Motion Shenanigans

    OnDVD: Robot Chicken, Vol. 1

  • Culture

    February 2, 2006

    For a Good Time . . .

    Ren & Stimpys John Kricfalusi really wants you to see his show. R-e-e-e-ally

  • Music

    January 5, 2006

    'Spongebob Is Pretty Sick'

    Where Awol One gets his ideas

  • Columns

    October 6, 2005
  • Culture

    September 15, 2005
  • Columns

    January 27, 2005

    Diary of A Mad County

    Lucky theres a Family Guy

  • Film

    July 1, 2004

    Cartoon geekboys are go!

    Anime Expo 2004 descends into the heart of Disney

  • Features

    October 24, 2002

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    Anime Expo 2004 descends into the heart of Disney

  • Film

    March 7, 2002

    Requiem for a Wiseguy

    Chuck Jones, 1912-2002

  • News

    September 6, 2001

    Orange (County) Julius

    Touch Paul Franks monkeyonline

  • Film

    August 16, 2001

    The Killer Inside Him

    The Farrellys, fart jokes, the whole shebang

  • News

    May 18, 2000

    Unruly Hare

    Bugs Bunny, original gangsta

  • Music

    March 5, 1998

    Tunes and 'Toons

    Eric Stefani relishes both worlds-and anonymity

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