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One Of The Best Netflix Shows Helped Andrew Garfield Through A Low Moment

By Valerie Ettenhofer June 10th, 2024

Andrew Garfield was having a crisis of confidence when a certain Netflix show reminded him to be grateful for what he has.

Cartoon Network's Steven Universe Made History Behind The Scenes

By Rafael Motamayor June 10th, 2024

The hit Cartoon Network series Steven Universe has inspired some of the best new shows in animation.

Why Star Trek: The Animated Series Was Dissatisfying For George Takei

By Witney Seibold June 9th, 2024

Making Star Trek: The Animated Series erased George Takei's favorite part about working in the live-action.

An Old Simpsons Joke Snuck Its Way Into The Fallout TV Series

By Joe Roberts June 9th, 2024

A Simpsons joke that debuted back in 1994 was referenced in Prime Video's live-action Fallout TV show adaptation in 2024, but only sharp-eyed viewers caught it.

Harry Shearer Wasn't The First Voice Of Mr. Burns On The Simpsons

By Devin Meenan June 8th, 2024

Harry Shearer has come to define Mr. Burns on The Simpsons, but he wasn't the first actor to voice the devious (yet also out-of-touch) character.

The Futurama Episode That Threw Some Not So Subtle Shade At Fox Execs

By Joe Roberts June 8th, 2024

Fox gave Futurama a lot of guff, so the show's writers returned the favor with the episode 'Bender Should Not Be Allowed on TV.'

Batman: The Animated Series LEGO Set Is Amazing Easter Egg-Filled Building Brick Art

By Rafael Motamayor June 7th, 2024

LEGO's massive set is a stunning tribute to Batman: The Animated Series, packed with Easter eggs and an episode guide to watch while building. Read our review!

10 Animated Shows And Movies That Blew Us Away At Netflix's Animation Presentation

By BJ Colangelo June 6th, 2024

Here are the 10 best movies and shows we previewed at today's Next on Netflix: Animation event in Los Angeles, including new Tomb Raider, Terminator, and more.

Godzilla And SpongeBob Have One Big Thing In Common

By BJ Colangelo June 6th, 2024

Godzilla is a massively popular fictional character born from the real-life horror of nuclear bombs, just like ... SpongeBob SquarePants?!

The Classic Horror And Sci-Fi Films That Inspired Cartoon Network's Courage The Cowardly Dog

By Rafael Motamayor June 2nd, 2024

Cartoon Network's Courage The Cowardly Dog was full of homages to The Exorcist, Fantastic Planet, and other classic horror and sci-fi films.

Family Guy: Something, Something, Something, Dark Side

Why Family Guy Won't Parody The Star Wars Prequel Or Sequel Trilogies

By Michael Boyle June 2nd, 2024

Family Guy's parody specials for the original Star Wars trilogy are a lot of fun, but parodying the prequel and sequel trilogies would be tricky.

Cartoon Network's Dexter's Laboratory Is Riddled With Sam Raimi References

By Rafael Motamayor June 2nd, 2024

Cartoon Network's Dexter's Laboratory reflects creator Genndy Tartakovsky's love for Sam Raimi, especially the director's Evil Dead movies.

One Of Zapp Brannigan's Signature Futurama Moves Came From Matt Groening's Kid

By Witney Seibold June 2nd, 2024

Futurama's Zapp Brannigan has a signature salute that fans know very well. However, it didn't come from the show's writers; it was creator Matt Groening's kid.

The Only Simpsons Chalkboard Gags That Have Ever Changed In Reruns

By Valerie Ettenhofer June 1st, 2024

The Simpsons' chalkboard gags are quick, visual comedy gold, but a handful have been changed in reruns (and sometimes for amusingly odd reasons).

Futurama Creators Hid A Coded Message In Bender's Apartment Number

By Ryan Scott May 25th, 2024

Futurama is full of clever Easter eggs, one of the earliest of which was included in the show's third episode, 'I, Roommate.'

This Is The Anime For People Tired Of Angsty High School Heroes

By Rafael Motamayor May 22nd, 2024

If you've struggled to get into anime due to the frequency of teen protagonists, Kaiju no. 8 is just what you need.

How Fall Out Boy Ended Up In Cartoon Network's Teen Titans Go

By Rafael Motamayor May 20th, 2024

Here's how the band Fall Out Boy ended up guest starring on the Cartoon Network series Teen Titans Go.

Moe's Voice Actor Initially Didn't Want To Record A Certain Simpsons Prank Call Joke

By Witney Seibold May 20th, 2024

Hank Azaria, the voice of Moe on The Simpsons, objected to one of the prank phone call jokes his character received.

Melch's Name In Star Wars Rebels Was One Big Behind-The-Scenes Prank

By Rafael Motamayor May 20th, 2024

Star Wars Rebels hero Melch was named after writer Steven Melching as part of a prank by showrunner Dave Filoni.

You Can Thank Flapjack For Cartoons Like Adventure Time, Gravity Falls & More

By Rafael Motamayor May 19th, 2024

The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack had a huge impact on animation, and its ripple effects have been felt across Disney, Cartoon Network, and Nickelodeon.

X-Men '97 Was A Profound Defeat For Marvel's Mutant Heroes – Because Magneto Was Right

By Rafael Motamayor May 15th, 2024

The first season finale of X-Men '97 proved Magneto right, and it pushed Professor X to do something he promised to never do, betraying himself and his friend.

Marvel Legends X-Men '97 Wave 2 action figures

These New X-Men '97 Action Figures Understand Exactly What We Love About The Show

By Ethan Anderton May 15th, 2024

The second wave of Marvel Legends action figures inspired by X-Men '97 are mostly excellent, especially Cyclops, but there are still a few shortcomings.

Rogue Jean Grey Cyclops Jubilee Sunspot Storm and Morph stand in the X-Men '97 finale

X-Men '97 Season 1's Surprise Ending Sets Up A Classic Marvel Comics Storyline

By Devin Meenan May 15th, 2024

The X-Men '97 season 1 finale sets up a classic Marvel Comics storyline featuring the recurring villain Apocalypse. But what else could season 2 bring?

X-Men '97 Has Slyly Resolved One Of Marvel Animation's Most Frustrating Cliffhangers

By Rafael Motamayor May 15th, 2024

The X-Men '97 season 1 finale features cameos from other animated Marvel superheroes, and one of them resolves a Spider-Man animated series cliffhanger.