Toon Zone News http://news.toonzone.net/ Toon Zone News RSS Feed en-us BLOG: Toons of the 2000s: The End of Broadcast Kids TV - Part 3 Blog http://blog.toonzone.net/blogs/121/toons-of-the-2000s-the-end-of-broadcast-kids-tv---part-3/ Matthew Williams Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:03:38 EST
You are reading Part 3 of The End of Broadcast Kids TV.
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]]> "Red Garden" Blooms Reviews http://news.toonzone.net/articles/31880/red-garden-blooms Christopher Glennon Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:26:58 EST Often, a show will come along that has a really good premise but which ultimately fails in its execution. You watch it and realize something's not quite right, and you can't understand...[read more]

]]> BLOG: Toons of the 2000s: The End of Broadcast Kids TV - Part 2 Blog http://blog.toonzone.net/blogs/120/toons-of-the-2000s-the-end-of-broadcast-kids-tv---part-2/ Matthew Williams Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:29:00 EST
You are reading Part 2 of The End of Broadcast Kids TV.
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]]> 'Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths' Writer and Cast Interviewed DC Comics http://news.toonzone.net/articles/31878/justice-league-crisis-on-two-earths-writer-and-cast-interviewed Craig "Voiceroy" Crumpton Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:48:30 EST The recent print edition of "Life Story: Film Fantasy" magazine has buried in it a feature article on the upcoming "Justice League: Crisis...[read more]

]]> Ralph Bakshi on a Career with "Mighty Mouse," "Fritz the Cat," and More News http://news.toonzone.net/articles/31875/ralph-bakshi-on-a-career-with-mighty-mouse-fritz-the-cat-and-more Ed Liu Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:46:17 EST Fulle Circle Productions has posted an interview with Ralph Bakshi, primarily focusing on his work on The New Adventures of Mighty Mouse...[read more]

]]> Hollywood Reporter Goes Behind the Scenes of "Up" Pixar http://news.toonzone.net/articles/31872/hollywood-reporter-goes-behind-the-scenes-of-up Ed Liu Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:46:04 EST As part of their coverage of the Academy Awards Nomination process, the Hollywood Reporter has taken a look behind the scenes at Disney/Pixar's Up, noting...[read more]

]]> Bret Iwan is the New Voice of Mickey Mouse - Updated Disney http://news.toonzone.net/articles/31052/bret-iwan-is-the-new-voice-of-mickey-mouse---updated Ed Liu Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:40:55 EST Disney fan site LaughingPlace.com is reporting that former Hallmark Illustrator Bret Iwan has been named as the new voice of Mickey Mouse, replacing...[read more]

]]> 'Rocky & Bullwinkle' Celebrate 50 Years News http://news.toonzone.net/articles/31870/rocky-amp-bullwinkle-celebrate-50-years Craig "Voiceroy" Crumpton Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:24:33 EST ABC introduced television audiences to the now-famous cartoon moose and squirrel when "Rocky and His Friends" premiered on November 19th, 1959.

The show's...[read more]

]]> "Up," "G.I. Joe" Top DVD/Blu-Ray Sales Charts DVDs http://news.toonzone.net/articles/31867/up-g.i.-joe-top-dvdblu-ray-sales-charts Craig "Voiceroy" Crumpton Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:23:58 EST Video Business reports:

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Pixar’s $293 million-grossing blockbuster hit Up soared to the top of the DVD and Blu-ray Disc sales...[read more]

]]> FUNimation Announces New February Titles Including "Soul Eater" FUNimation http://news.toonzone.net/articles/31865/funimation-announces-new-february-titles-including-soul-eater Ian Lueck Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:32:22 EST Soul Eater, a shonen action/fantasy series from BONES (Fullmetal Alchemist, Ouran Host Club) makes its R1 DVD debut on 2/9/10 in a Part 1...[read more]

]]> "Dragonball" Seasons 1 and 2: No Z Is a Welcome Blessing Reviews http://news.toonzone.net/articles/31861/dragonball-seasons-1-and-2-no-z-is-a-welcome-blessing Duke Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:46:14 EST Travel back in time with me. Back to when the word "Saiyan" had never entered people's vocabulary. Back to when Master Roshi was the strongest fighter...[read more]

]]> BLOG: Toons of the 2000s: The End of Broadcast Kids TV - Part 1 Blog http://blog.toonzone.net/blogs/119/toons-of-the-2000s-the-end-of-broadcast-kids-tv---part-1/ Matthew Williams Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:09:00 EST
You are reading Part 1 of The End of Broadcast Kids TV.
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]]> Golden Globes to Take 5 Nominees for Best Animated Feature Movies http://news.toonzone.net/articles/31858/golden-globes-to-take-5-nominees-for-best-animated-feature Ed Liu Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:15:26 EST The Golden Globe Awards are matching the Oscars by expanding the number of nominees for the Best Animated Feature to five, up from the three...[read more]

]]> James Arnold Taylor on Voicing Obi-Wan Kenobi on "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" Cartoon Network http://news.toonzone.net/articles/31856/james-arnold-taylor-on-voicing-obi-wan-kenobi-on-star-wars-the-clone-wars Ed Liu Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:14:57 EST The Great Falls Tribune has spoken with actor James Arnold Taylor about his portrayal of Obi-Wan Kenobi on Star Wars: The Clone...[read more]

]]> Toronto Star on Voice Recording for "Fantastic Mr. Fox" Movies http://news.toonzone.net/articles/31854/toronto-star-on-voice-recording-for-fantastic-mr.-fox Ed Liu Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:07:24 EST The Toronto Star has examined the unusual process used by director Wes Anderson to record the vocal performances for Fantastic Mr. Fox, starring...[read more]

]]> New Episodes of "WordGirl" in Nov/Dec 2009; "Word Hunt" iPhone App PBSKids http://news.toonzone.net/articles/31852/new-episodes-of-wordgirl-in-novdec-2009-word-hunt-iphone-app Ed Liu Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:10:58 EST Scholastic Media and PBS Kids have announced new episodes of their hit series WordGirl, with a new episode airing on November 23, 2009; a...[read more]

]]> Nickelodeon Announces Thanksgiving 2009 Weekend Programming Nickelodeon http://news.toonzone.net/articles/31849/nickelodeon-announces-thanksgiving-2009-weekend-programming Ed Liu Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:09:58 EST New episodes of hit shows mark Nickelodeon's Thanksgiving weekend programming, starting November 26, 2009. The network will launch on...[read more]

]]> "The Tower of Druaga": No Fools' Gold in This Dungeon Reviews http://news.toonzone.net/articles/31847/the-tower-of-druaga-no-fools-gold-in-this-dungeon Maxie Zeus Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:03:21 EST The Tower of Druaga won't be winning any prizes for novelty, and it starts to run out of inspiration before it hits its climactic twelfth episode. But...[read more]

]]> "DC Universe Online" Trailer Animation Contest Launches on Facebook DC Comics http://news.toonzone.net/articles/31846/dc-universe-online-trailer-animation-contest-launches-on-facebook Ed Liu Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:00:51 EST Variety reports that Sony Online Entertainment is teaming with Mass Animation for a contest hosted on Facebook that will allow fans to...[read more]

]]> LA Times on the Hopes Pinned to James Cameron's "Avatar" Movies http://news.toonzone.net/articles/31842/la-times-on-the-hopes-pinned-to-james-camerons-avatar Ed Liu Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:00:37 EST The Los Angeles Times has taken a look at James Cameron's Avatar and the hopes many in the industry have pinned on it to "transform 21st century...[read more]

]]> LA Times on Wes Anderson and "Fantastic Mr. Fox" Movies http://news.toonzone.net/articles/31840/la-times-on-wes-anderson-and-fantastic-mr.-fox Ed Liu Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:59:48 EST The Los Angeles Times has taken another look at Wes Anderson's animation debut with Fantastic Mr. Fox (free registration required), noting the director's...[read more]

]]> Slesinger Family Sues Disney Again Over Unpaid Pooh Royalties Disney http://news.toonzone.net/articles/31838/slesinger-family-sues-disney-again-over-unpaid-pooh-royalties Ed Liu Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:35:59 EST The family of the late Stephen Slesinger is suing the Walt Disney Company again over unpaid royalties relating to Winnie the Pooh, even though...[read more]

]]> SyFy Launches "Outer Space Astronauts" on December 8, 2009 TV http://news.toonzone.net/articles/31836/syfy-launches-outer-space-astronauts-on-december-8-2009 Ed Liu Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:35:45 EST The SyFy cable network will be premiering a new animated series titled Outer Space Astronauts on December 8, 2009, at 9:30 PM (Eastern/Pacific). The...[read more]

]]> BLOG: Toons of the 2000s: Top 5 Animated Features Blog http://blog.toonzone.net/blogs/118/toons-of-the-2000s-top-5-animated-features/ Radical Raven Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:29:00 EST

 

Go back to the Toons of the 2000s Intro. 

 

This has been a great decade for animated features. Mainstream acceptance of animation has greatly expanded,...[read more]

]]> "Comic Party Revolution": Bad Comic, Boring Party, Failed Revolution Reviews http://news.toonzone.net/articles/31834/comic-party-revolution-bad-comic-boring-party-failed-revolution Duke Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:51:00 EST There have been many, many anime series over the past couple decades that have spoofed the otaku subculture. Some have done it harshly, some...[read more]

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