VIZ MEDIA BRINGS THE WONDROUS MINIATURE ADVENTURES OF STUDIO GHIBLI’S
THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY TO READERS IN A NEW SERIES OF BOOKS

Releases Based On The New The Film By Hayao Miyazaki’s Famed Animation Studio Include Film Comics, Art And...

Longtime radio and TV announcer Dick Tufeld passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2012, at the age of 85. A cause of death was not named, but Tufeld had heart disease and had been in declining health after a fall last year. Tufeld's best-known role...[read more] Discuss this news in The Entertainment Board.

Dailymotion is hosting a clip from the first short film from Aardman Animation Studios for Cartoon Network's upcoming "DC Nation" block:


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DC Nation will premiere on Cartoon Network later in 2012.[read more] Discuss this news in The DC Animation Forum.

Recently Oscar-nominated composer Sergio Mendes has said that a Rio sequel "looks like it's going to happen" according to an article from EW.com.

The new film is thought to be focused on the upcoming 2014 World Cup which will take place in...[read more] Discuss this news in The toonzone - General Animation Discussion.

On 5/1/12, Right Stuf will release the remaining Dirty Pair properties to DVD: "Project Eden" (1987 theatrical film), "Affair of Nolandia" (1985 OAV) and "Flight 005 Conspiracy" (1990 OAV).

As with their other Dirty Pair releases, this set,...[read more] Discuss this news in The Anime Forum.

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Alternative rock band Wilco has teamed with King Features Syndicate to produce the first new animated "Popeye" cartoon since 1987 as a music video for the song "Dawned On Me":



The full press release announcing the video and the details...[read more] Discuss this news in The toonzone - General Animation Discussion.

The Hollywood Reporter notes that Aardman Animation Studios has agreed to cut a leprosy joke from the upcoming movie The Pirates! Band of Misfits after objections from several leprosy groups including Lepra Health In Action and the International...[read more] Discuss this news in The toonzone - General Animation Discussion.

As time goes on, I grow less and less apologetic for loving the original 1980's G.I. Joe cartoon series. It's essentially a large-scale toy commercial and Sunbow certainly produced a number of stinker episodes, to say nothing of the relatively...[read more] Discuss this news in Retro: Classic Cartoons.

Santa Ana, CA (January 24, 2012) – NIS America is proud to announce the acquisition of Daily Lives of High School Boys (working title; Japanese title: Danshi Kokosei no Nichijo), a slice-of-life comedy detailing, literally, the daily lives of...[read more] Discuss this news in The Anime Forum.

Warner Home Video has released the following video clip and still from Justice League: Doom, the next DC Universe direct-to-video movie coming February 28, 2012 to DVD and Blu-ray:

Via its Facebook page, Discotek Media has announced that it will release the animated movies "Venus Wars" and "Locke the Superman" on DVD. Both releases will include English dubbing and the original Japanese language track with English subtitles....[read more] Discuss this news in The Anime Forum.

Lucasfilm has released the following new video clips and one still from "Friends and Enemies," the upcoming new episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars premiering January 27, 2012, at 8:00 PM (ET/PT) on Cartoon Network:





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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has announced the nominees for the 84th annual Academy Awards. Both Disney/Pixar's Cars 2 and Paramount's The Adventures of Tintin were snubbed for a Best Animated Feature nomination, marking the...[read more] Discuss this news in The toonzone - General Animation Discussion.

THE ANGRY BEAVERS: SEASON 3, PART 1
IN STORES FEBRUARY 28, 2012



The First 13 Episodes from the Third Season of
Nickelodeon’s Hit Animated Series Returns To DVD From Shout! Factory

The Hub has released the following video clip and still from "Dan Vs. the Neighbors," the season 2 premiere of Dan Vs., debuting on January 28, 2012, at 8:00 PM (ET) on the Hub:



Click on any of the screenshots below to view full-size:

Tvshowsondvd.com reports that Warner Archives is bringing Pac-Man from the arcades to DVD in Pac-Man: The Complete First Season on DVD January 31, 2012. Warner Archives has provided Toonzone with the following exclusive clip:

Warner Bros. Animation has released the following clips and stills from "The Shelf," the new episode of The Looney Tunes Show premiering on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at 8:30 PM (ET/PT) on Cartoon Network:

Warner Bros. Animation has released the following clip and stills from the next upcoming episode of the MAD show, premiering on Monday, January 23, 2012, at 8:30 PM (ET/PT) on Cartoon Network:

Watching Rosario+Vampire is the equivalent of a date with a really hot, uninhibited girl who is dumb as a brick. Oh sure, she's easy on the eyes, she may even sleep with you, but in the end, what does it matter if she doesn't stimulate you...[read more] Discuss this news in The Anime Forum.

Kimvention is a convention dedicated to the cartoon, Kim Possible. The event will take place on June 16th and 17th, on the Queen Mary, in Long Beach, California. Early bird ticket price is $55.00 through March,15th. Regular Admission will be...[read more] Discuss this news in Disney/Pixar Forum.

Marvel Unveils The Cover to WOLVERINE & THE X-MEN #9 – An Avengers Vs. X-Men Tie-in!

This April, as the Marvel Universe waits on baited breath for the arrival of the all-powerful Phoenix Force, Wolverine must choose a side of the coming war…but...[read more] Discuss this news in Comic Book Culture.

Marvel Unveils The Cover to UNCANNY X-MEN #11 – An Avengers Vs. X-Men Tie-in!

As the Phoenix Force continues its bee-line towards Earth, Cyclops leads the X-Men into their toughest battle yet! Also, fans can’t miss two mammoth titans, Colossus...[read more] Discuss this news in Comic Book Culture.

Your First Look At DEFENDERS #4!

It’s the book that MTV says is “big, bold and bravura work” and we have your first look at Defenders #4! From the creative team of Matt Fraction and Michael Lark, Doctor Strange embarks on an all new mission...[read more] Discuss this news in Comic Book Culture.