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Tubular Tortoise Karate Warriors? ANIMATIONWorld

Ugly Mugs and AI Gone Wrong in ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Chrome Alone 2 - Lost in New Jersey’

In Paramount Picture’s animated short, a mysterious company run by an AI Robot, Chrome Dome, seeks to profit off the boy’s new hero status… with cheap, twisted, and lame looking toys that barely resemble the team.

Say it Ain’t So Korvo! ANIMATIONWorld

Mike McMahan and Josh Bycel Reflect on the ‘Solar Opposites’ Final Season

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 5:05pm

The showrunners and co-creators discuss how, for now, they’ve concluded their hilarious Hulu animated comedy, wrapping up key arcs, keeping others hanging, and always pushing for what great adult animation can deliver for audiences.

Say it Ain’t So Korvo! ANIMATIONWorld

Korvo and The Wall Take a Curtain Call as ‘Solar Opposites’ Ends its 6 Season Run

Stars Dan Stevens, Mary Mack, and Sean Giambrone talk about the 6th and final season of Hulu’s hilarious, NSFW animated comedy that centers on 4 aliens evenly split on whether Earth is awful or awesome.

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‘Solar Opposites’ 6th and Final Season Trailer Released

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 4:00pm

Earth was great while it lasted… all 10 new episodes of Mike McMahan, Josh Bycel and Sydney Ryan’s hilarious, NSFW series that centers on 4 aliens evenly split on whether Earth is awful or awesome hit Hulu on October 13.

Nuts to You! ANIMATIONWorld

Genndy Tartakovsky Talks ‘Fixed,’ Frustration, and the Fight to Stay Creative

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 2:32pm

The 6X Emmy Award-winning ‘Dexter’s Laboratory’ and ‘Samurai Jack’ creator’s hilariously R-Rated animated comedy feature debuts today after finally finding a home on Netflix after years of development, getting axed at Warner Bros., and subsequently passed on by virtually all of Hollywood.  

Say it Ain’t So Korvo! Headline News

‘Solar Opposites’ Final Season Teaser Released

By Dan Sarto | Friday, July 25, 2025 at 9:46am

All 10 episodes of Mike McMahan, Josh Bycel and Sydney Ryan’s hilarious, NSFW series that centers on four aliens evenly split on whether Earth is awful or awesome hit Hulu on October 13.

Samberg and Shovel Return! ANIMATIONWorld

Andy Samberg and Neil Campbell Unearth Comedy Gold in ‘Digman!’

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:04pm

With Season 2 of their absurdist animated series premiering today on Comedy Central, the creators dig deep to share insights on the show, set in a world where archaeologists are the coolest celebrities… and then there’s the rather slipshod Rip Digman.

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Netflix Drops Trailer for Genndy Tartakovsky’s ‘Fixed’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 9:19am

Have an extended ‘howl’ at the famed ‘Dexter’s Laboratory’ and ‘Samurai Jack’ creator’s first adult animated feature about a dog, Bull, who finds out he’ll be neutered in the morning; debuts August 13.

Samberg and Shovel Return! Headline News

Comedy Central Drops ‘Digman!’ Season 2 Trailer and Guest Lineup

New season of Andy Samberg’s animated comedy, set in a world where archaeologists are massive celebrities and the coolest people on the planet, will feature Fred Armisen, Mark Hamill, Nathan Lane, Seth Meyers, Amy Sedaris, John Waters, Jeffrey Wright, and Kate Winslet; returns July 9.

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Netflix Drops Release Date, First Look at Genndy Tartakovsky’s ‘Fixed’

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7:57am

The famed ‘Dexter’s Laboratory’ and ‘Samurai Jack’ creator’s first adult animated feature about a dog, Bull, who finds out he’ll be neutered in the morning, shelved at Warner Bros., finds a new home; debuts August 13.

The Superhero Duo Return! Headline News

‘Hamster & Gretel’ Season 2 Trailer, Guest Cast and Premiere Date Shared

The series, which follows Gretel and her superpowered hamster who face a global extraterrestrial threat, returns for a second season September 14 on Disney+, with two episodes airing weekly.

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Genndy Tartakovsky’s Animated ‘Fixed’ Gets Cut at Warner Bros.

By Dan Sarto | Friday, August 9, 2024 at 1:05pm

In another cost-cutting move similar to the shelving of ‘Coyote vs. Acme,’ the company will not be releasing the ‘Dexter’s Laboratory’ and ‘Samurai Jack’ creator’s first R-Rated comedy about a dog who finds out he’ll be neutered in the morning.

Those Rascally Shape Shifters ANIMATIONWorld

Re-VIEW: ‘Nimona’ - Fluidity is Life

Netflix’s charming, sassy, and constantly surprising film about a young shapeshifter who can transform her outward appearance in the blink of an eye challenges our ideas about what a ‘monster’ really is; by opening a window into her heart, the movie shares her humor, boundless energy, and fluidity in a world where everyone is expected to remain static.

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Netflix Drops ‘Big Mouth’ Season 7 Trailer, Images and Poster

The Emmy Award-winning animated comedy follows the teenage students at Bridgeton Middle School as they finally head to high school; the penultimate season premieres globally October 20.

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Netflix Drops ‘Big Mouth’ Season 7 Teaser

Streamer sets October premiere for all-new episodes of Emmy Award-winning animated comedy about the teenage students at Bridgeton Middle School as they make their way to high school; guest stars reveal includes Megan Thee Stallion, Lupita Nyong'o, Zazie Beetz, and Padma Lakshmi. 

Step into the Light… and Dark ANIMATIONWorld

Shedding Light on ‘Nimona’s Shadow Metaphors

Production designer Aidan Sugano and co-directors Nick Bruno and Troy Quane discuss the meticulous use of lighting, its intensity, and how it interacts with characters, to reinforce the emotional and psychological purposes of each shot in the critically acclaimed 3DCG feature, now streaming on Netflix. 

Those Rascally Shape Shifters ANIMATIONWorld

Revelations on Storytelling and Non-Conformity: ND Stevenson Talks ‘Nimona’

Based on his New York Times bestselling graphic novel, the 3DCG animated film follows Ballister Boldheart, a knight framed for a crime he didn’t commit, and the titular, mischievous shapeshifter who sets out to help him prove his innocence; coming to Netflix June 30.

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Netflix Drops ‘Nimona’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 6:38am

Based on the New York Times bestselling graphic novel by ND Stevenson, the 3DCG animated film follows Ballister Boldheart, a knight framed for a crime he didn’t commit, and the titular shapeshifter who sets out to help him prove his innocence; coming to the streamer June 30.

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Genndy Tartakovsky Goes ‘Nuts’ with ‘Fixed’ Feature Presentation at Annecy 2023

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 3:44pm

Alongside producing partner Michelle Murdocca, the prolific ‘Samurai Jack’ and ‘Hotel T’ franchise director took the stage, and with a detailed display of artwork, storyboards, layout and finished animation, regaled a packed Petite Salle crowd with how truly funny – and treasured – a dog’s balls really are.

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Netflix Drops ‘Nimona’ Teaser and Art

By Dan Sarto | Friday, May 19, 2023 at 9:56am

Based on the New York Times bestselling graphic novel by ND Stevenson, the 3DCG animated film follows Ballister Boldheart, a knight framed for a crime he didn’t commit, and the titular shapeshifter who sets out to help him prove his innocence; coming to the streamer June 30.

A New Superhero Duo! Headline News

Disney Branded TV Drops ‘Hamster & Gretel’ Official Trailer

Big brother Kevin faces big disappointment when things go awry, landing him as a superhero wrangler for his little sis and her pet hamster; the animated comedy hits Disney Channel August 12.

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‘Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K.’ Canceled at Hulu

By Dan Sarto | Friday, May 13, 2022 at 1:55pm

Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum’s stop-motion comedy series – produced by Stoopid Buddy Stoodies - about a megalomaniacal supervillain who gets ousted from his own evil organization, is done after only one season at the streamer.

Machines Rule! ANIMATIONWorld

Who Knew the Robot Apocalypse Would Be Such a Crowd Pleaser?

As Sony Pictures Animation’s ‘The Mitchells vs. the Machines’ continues its seemingly inexorable march toward the Oscars, director and co-writer Mike Rianda reflects on what it all means.

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