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Lena Dunham guest stars in The Simpsons Season 27 premiere

September 26, 2015 Ryan Berenz

The Simpsons FOX Returns: Sept. 27 at 8pm ET/PT Where We Left Off: Season 26 (!) wrapped up. Then came word that Harry Shearer (Mr. Burns, Smithers, Flanders, etc.) was not returning to the voice cast. D’oh! What To Expect: Woohoo! Shearer isn’t leaving after all! And The Simpsons is renewed through Seasons 27 and 28, though this will evoke a big “meh” from viewers who gave up on it after Season 13. In the Season 27 premiere “Every Man’s Dream,” Homer and Marge have a trial separation and Homer begins dating a 20-something (guest voice Lena Dunham). Also this season Patty […]

“Moonbeam City” shines with Rob Lowe, Elizabeth Banks, Will Forte and Kate Mara

September 16, 2015 Ryan Berenz

Comedy Central describes the new animated series Moonbeam City as “an absurdist, retro-futuristic ’80s cop extravaganza” about an incompetent but attractive detective who does more harm than good. We’ll describe it as FX’s Archer meets Miami Vice. Rob Lowe voices Det. Dazzle Novak, Elizabeth Banks voices police Chief Pizzaz Miller, Will Forte voices Dazzle’s rival Rad Cunningham and Kate Mara voices Chrysalis Tate, the only capable cop in town. The entire pilot episode, “Mall Hath No Fury,” is available to watch on cc.com. Moonbeam City premieres on Comedy Central Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 10:30pm ET/PT following the Season 19 premiere of […]

Jon Heder & Johnny Pemberton Talk “Pickle and Peanut” On Disney XD

September 3, 2015 Kellie Freeze

Disney XD is taking a bold step away from the gentle and sweet territory of its usual brand into uncharted waters. Edgy waters. Waters swimming with … a pickle… and a peanut. Starting Monday, Sept 7, Disney’s slightly off-kilter sibling, Disney XD becomes home to Pickle and Peanut, an outrageously bizarre series created by Noah Z. Jones (Fish Hooks) and developed by Joel Trussell (Yo Gabba Gabba!). While chatting with actor Jon Heder and comedian Johnny Pemberton, who voice the tasty foodstuffs, the topic drifted from the Disney animated classic, The Aristocats to the super dirty comedy standard, “The Aristocrats,” […]

Nickelodeon Preschool Series “Shimmer and Shine” Is Magically Cute.

August 14, 2015 Kellie Freeze

You and your preschooler are invited to enter a vibrant and curious world where magic and wishes rule. Nickelodeon’s newest series, Shimmer and Shine, follows the adventures of twin genies-in-training as they grant wishes for their human best friend. When the wishes don’t come out exactly as planned, the trio must work together to turn their mistakes into success. “As a mother of two young kids, I see how important it is to help empower our children with an understanding of resilience,” says show creator, Farnaz Esnaashari-Charmatz. “Through the series, we help kids see that even though the outcome may […]

VOD Spotlight: Curious George 3: Back to the Jungle

June 23, 2015 Meredith Ennis

Everyone’s favorite monkey is back! In Curious George 3: Back to the Jungle, George is asked to take part in a very important space mission, but a little “monkeying around” forces him to crash land in Africa. A worried Man With the Yellow Hat sets out to find George, while George bravely explores the jungle, making new animal friends along the way. When they reunite, the two friends have a memorable adventure with George’s new friends. Angela Basset, John Goodman, Frank Welker, Jeff Bennett and Alexander Polinsky provide voices for the movie, and the sound track of this fun-filled family […]

Here’s a look at the new Powerpuff Girls

June 9, 2015 Jeff Pfeiffer

Cartoon Network just released a first look at character artwork featuring Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup from the all-new series The Powerpuff Girls, a reimagined version of the favorite ’90s series, which was created by Craig McCracken and won two Emmy Awards. The new Powerpuff Girls is slated for a 2016 global launch, and is executive produced by Nick Jennings (Adventure Time) and Bob Boyle, creator of Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! Providing the voices in the series will be Amanda Leighton as Blossom, Kristen Li as Bubbles and Natalie Palamides as Buttercup (all pictured below). Tom Kenny will be reprising his role from the original series as […]

My Little Pony Challenges American Pharaoh in The Belmont Stakes

June 1, 2015 Kellie Freeze

Ooooh, those Ponies! They may be sweet, who knew that beneath their Cutie Marks live the hearts of fierce competitors? (I know that hearts are not located in pony haunches, but go with me on this.) The four-legged crew of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic have their eyes on the prize of the 2015 Belmont Stakes and while I know nothing about the sport of Animated Pony Racing, but I do know the voracity of MLP fans. If there’s any way fan support equates to victory, I’d place my bets on the Bronies! We know that MLP would […]

First Look: Exclusive Clip From Strawberry Shortcake, Season 4!

May 19, 2015 Kellie Freeze

Big news, fans of adorable cartoons with delicious-sounding names, Season 4 of Strawberry Shortcake’s Berry Bitty Adventures will introduce three new characters — twins Sweet and Sour Grapes, and Apple Dumplin’— all characters from past series! The new season premieres Saturday June 20 at 12:30 PM EST / 11:30 AM CST on the Discovery Family Channel, and follows the charming — and slightly mischievous — adventures of friends Strawberry Shortcake, Blueberry Muffin, Lemon Meringue, Raspberry Torte, Orange Blossom, Plum Pudding, Cherry Jam and their new friends Sweet and Sour Grapes and Apple Dumplin’. In the premiere episode, titled “Berry Double Trouble,” […]

Catch The Music of Pokemon At The Symphony!

April 6, 2015 Kellie Freeze

If you grew up watching Pokemon cartoons on Cartoon Network or enjoyed playing the computer or card games that were perhaps the best Japanese monster import since Godzilla, there’s a new Poke-phenomenon guaranteed to cater to your grown-up tastes. Now you can experience Pokemon at…the symphony! The beloved midi-files of the 16-bit video game and the tunes from the CN show are getting a lift into elegant and dramatic scores played by the world’s finest symphonies. After performing the work to sold out audiences in Washington, D.C. and Pittsburgh, the producers have turned Pokemon: Symphonic Evolutions into a tour that will […]

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, Season 5 Premiere!

April 3, 2015 Kellie Freeze

Your long wait for original episodes if over, pony fans! Dust off your Rainbow Dash gear, because it’s Ponytime! Season 5 of the wildly popular cartoon series, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic premieres April 4 with two back-to-back episodes. In the Season 5 premiere of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, the Mane 6: Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Rarity and Applejack travel to a seemingly utopian village where every pony has given up their cutie marks. The town’s leader, Starlight Glimmer, assures the Mane 6 that the ponies in this village are happy in their lives […]