Programming

Angry Birds Short To Sail Into Nick

March 19, 2012 · Dave Koch

An all-new exclusive Angry Birds short film, “Angry Birds Space” lands on Nickelodeon and Nicktoons on Wednesday, March 21, at 7:00 p.m. on Nicktoons.

NickToons to Premiere Monsuno

February 7, 2012 · Paul Anderson

Nicktoons launches Monsuno, a half-hour action-adventure series debuting with two back-to-back episodes on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 8:00 p.m. In the 52-episode series, the fate of the world lies in the hands of a group of heroic kids who wrestle with the power to command and battle creatures called Monsuno.

Cartoon Network, Adult Swim coming to Canada

February 6, 2012 · Ethan Minovitz

Teletoon Canada Inc. and Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. announced Thursday a partnership that will bring Cartoon Network and Adult Swim to Canadian television later this year.

"Green Lantern: The Animated Series" arrives on CN

October 18, 2011 · Ethan Minovitz

Green Lantern, a DC Comics mainstay for more than 70 years, will be seen in an entirely new way when Warner Bros. Animation's Green Lantern: The Animated Series -- from world-renowned producer, artist and animator Bruce Timm (Batman: The Animated Series, Justice League) -- comes to Cartoon Network in a one-hour special event. Fans in the United States can watch a sneak peek of the complete first scene from the series at the Green Lantern: The Animated Series webpage at BCDB .

South Park heads to Comic-Con, marking 15th season

July 21, 2011 · Ethan Minovitz

Fans will be transported into the world of "South Park" as they walk into the 15,000-square-foot Ultimate Fan Experience located at 450 2nd Avenue (at 1st Avenue & J Street), just outside the San Diego Convention Center.

"Penguins of Madagascar" wins six Daytime Emmys

June 20, 2011 · Paul Anderson

"The Penguins Of Madagascar" received six Daytime Emmys -- including one for Outstanding Children's Animated Program -- during a grand gala Friday night for over 1,000 attendees at the Westin Bonaventure in downtown Los Angeles.

Teletoon announces new Canadian original series

June 17, 2011 · Big Cartoon DataBase

Teletoon Canada inc. announced Tuesday its lineup of new and returning Canadian original series recently green-lit or currently in production. Fugget About It 9 Story Entertainment • 13 x 22 minutes Rocket Monkeys Breakthrough Entertainment • 26 x 22 minutes Crash Canyon (Eight additional episodes ordered) Detentionaire (Season Two) Nelvana • 13 x 22 minutes Mudpit (13 additional episodes ordered) Cookie Jar Entertainment Inc. • 13 x 22 minutes

Austrian TV sorry for anti-Jewish Disney cartoon

June 17, 2011 · Ethan Minovitz

Austria's State TV apologized Tuesday for airing a version of Walt Disney's Oscar-winning cartoon Three Little Pigs that, critics allege, strengthen anti-Jewish stereotypes present when it was made in 1933.

Sean Astin Joins TMNT Voice Cast

June 14, 2011 · Mr. Clevland

Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings) joins the cast of Nickelodeon’s all-new CG-animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as Raphael, one of four teenage brothers dedicated to a life battling evil denizens. Rounding out the cast are Jason Biggs (American Pie) as Leonardo, Greg Cipes (Teen Titans) as Michelangelo and Rob Paulsen (Planet Sheen) as Donatello. Paulsen also voiced the original Raphael from 1987-1996 in the first series.

CN bringing more "Johnny Test" this summer

May 27, 2011 · Ethan Minovitz

Returning with all-new episodes, Johnny Test features the intrepid Johnny, his genetically altered super-dog Dukey and his super genius twin sisters. Whether it's a questionable science experiment or things blowing up, as long as Dukey can come along, Johnny gives it a go.

TV's "The Governator" terminated following scandal

May 26, 2011 · Ethan Minovitz

All work is off on "The Governator," the would-be animated series starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as a superhero. The companies behind the TV show said Friday that they have stopped working on the franchise, which had shown signs of growth.

New Animated Series, "Voltron Force," Premieres on Nicktoons

May 25, 2011 · Mr. Clevland

Nicktoons brings the iconic franchise Voltron to a new generation with the brand new animated series, Voltron Force. The series will launch as a commercial-free presentation of the 90-minute movie, “Voltron Force: New Defenders Trilogy,” Thursday, June 16, at 8:30 p.m. (ET).

Adult Swim announces programming slate for 2011-12

May 20, 2011 · Paul Anderson

Adult Swim celebrated a new slate of programming for the 2011-12 season Wednesday night during its star-studded annual Upfront event in New York City. New original series and specials include: The Venture Bros. Special - From the Ladle to the Grave: The Story of Shallow Gravy Tight Bros Black Dynamite Returning series: Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1 Mary Shelley's Frankenhole Metalocalypse Mongo Wrestling Alliance Robot Chicken Squidbillies Superjail! Pilots currently in development include: The Dummiez; Nick Cannon project Untitled project with Major Lazer Untitled project with Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All Rolling with Dad; 30-minute animated sitcom created by Seth Grahame-Smith and David Katzenberg Untitled project by Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland Returning acquisitions: American Dad! Bleach Family Guy Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood King of the Hill

Scandal won't terminate Schwarzenegger's toon show (UPDATED)

May 20, 2011 · Ethan Minovitz

Despite his paternity scandal, Ah-nuld will be baaaaack. Producers of an animated project by Arnold Schwarzenegger -- in which he plays a superhero with a secret identity that he hides from his wife Maria -- say that the upcoming series The Governator will proceed.

New "Flintstones" TV series emerges from Rubble

May 18, 2011 · Ethan Minovitz

Yabba dabba doo! Fox has picked up The Flintstones, a 21st-century version of the classic animated comedy from executive producer Seth MacFarlane. In a cross-studio collaboration, The Flintstones will be produced jointly by 20th Century Fox Television and Warner Bros. Television. Warner Bros. is home to The Flintstones (1960-1966) via its ownership of the Hanna-Barbera collection of animated titles.

Fox renewing "Family Guy" and "The Cleveland Show"

May 17, 2011 · Mr. Clevland

Fox has renewed Animation Domination favorites Family Guy for a 10th season and The Cleveland Show for a fourth season, Fox Broadcasting Company entertainment president Kevin Reilly announced Monday.

Fox adding "Allen Gregory," "Napoleon Dynamite"

May 17, 2011 · Mr. Clevland

"Allen Gregory" is the new animated comedy joining Fox's Sunday Animation Domination lineup this fall, the network announced Monday during its annual programming presentation at The New Beacon Theatre in New York. Based on the hit cult classic and featuring the voices of the film's original cast, Napoleon Dynamite is the new animated comedy premiering in midseason. The series follows the continuing adventures of Napoleon Dynamite, America's most awesomely awkward teenager, and his quirky family and friends as they navigate life in rural Idaho.

Storm forces hurricane-themed Fox episodes off air

May 1, 2011 · Big Cartoon DataBase

Fox is pulling a hurricane-themed crossover promotion of Seth MacFarlane's animated shows due to the storms and tornado damage in the Southeastern United States that have killed about 300 people. The network had planned to air linked episodes of Family Guy, American Dad! and The Cleveland Show on Sunday night. The new installments were to have an interconnected story line about a hurricane on the Eastern Seaboard.

The Hub adding "Jem and the Holograms" to schedule

April 30, 2011 · Ethan Minovitz

The iconic and beloved pop-culture series Jem and the Holograms, which originally aired in the late 1980s, will join The Hub's schedule weekdays beginning at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 31 (with encore performances throughout each day) and at 10 a.m. ET on Saturdays. Additionally, half-hour animated series Conan: The Adventurer will make its way on to the Hub's summer schedule.

HBO's A Child's Garden of Poetry Airs Tonight

April 28, 2011 · Big Cartoon DataBase

HBO's animated special A Child's Garden of Poetry is set to air tonight on HBO Family at 7:30pm. Contemplative, inspiring, and full of heart, 'A Child's Garden of Poetry' will transport you and your child and plant seeds for a lifelong love of words. The special includes poems read by award-winning performers Claire Danes, Carrie Fisher, Josh Hamilton, Philip Seymour...