The Nacelle Company recently announced its acquisition of the Biker Mice From Mars franchise. They also announced their plans for a new toy line and animated series. The original series’ first episode premiered September 19, 1993 (USA). The final episode of the original series ended February 24, 1996. Biker Mice From Mars had a total of 65 episodes within 3 seasons. It remains unclear if the animated series will be animated in 2d or CG. Or if it is a complete reboot or a sequel to the original show. “Biker Mice is the perfect way to start 2023 off with a Mars-based bang! And they’ll fit in ..read more

Eight Crazy Questions for Eight Crazy Nights A talk with Directors Seth Kearsley about the 20th anniversary of Adam Sandler’s animated Hanukkah movie. Question: Thank you, Mr. Kearsley for this opportunity to reminisce about the 20th Anniversary of Adam Sandler‘s Eight Crazy Nights. First, can you give us a bit of your background story before you became part of the animation industry? Mr. Kearsley’s Answer: I grew up in Ventura and had a friend go to CalArts. I was doing construction with my dad and it was always understood that I would continue the family business but a fateful meeting at a ..read more

Studio Ghibli and Star Wars studio Lucasfilm team up to make a 3 minute hand-drawn animated short including Grogu (The Mandalorian) and Dust Bunnies (My Neighbor Totoro) called “Zen – Grogu and Dust Bunnies”. Now streaming on Disney Plus. This new, original short will premiere exclusively on Disney+ on the third anniversary of the premiere of The Mandalorian. It is directed by Katsuya Kondo and features music by Ludwig Göransson ..read more

A new Beavis and Butthead movie is coming to streaming exclusively on Paramount+. Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe is written by Mike Judge, Lew Morton, Guy Maxtone-Graham and Ian Maxtone-Graham. It is now the second film to come out of the animated television series Beavis and Butt-Head after Beavis and Butt-Head Do America (1996). The film was announced in February 2021. The entire production was done remotely via Zoom conferencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. John Frizzell the composer of Beavis and Butthead Do America, returned to compose the original score. T Mike Judge said in an ..read more

IT’S TOONTOBER TIME 2022!! A brand new prompt list for everyone! You can post them here toontober-submissions or be sure to tag @toontober on Twitter. @officialtoontober on Facebook and Instagram when you post your work and we will retweet/share your art! Good luck and don’t forget to HAVE FUN! #ToonTober2022 #Toontober http://www.toontober.com/ ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::TOONTOBER 2022 PROMPTS:::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Days 1-3: Disney 1920s-1930s Days 4-6: Cartoon Network 2010s-2020s Days 7-9: Don Bluth 1980s-1990s Days 10-12: Japanese Anime 1980s-1990s Days 13-15: Warner Brothers 1950s ..read more

Just in time for this year’s Halloween! Looney Tunes has a brand new special coming out! Bugs Bunny’s Howl-O-Skreem Spooktacula! Starts streaming on HBO Max on September 29th. You can watch the trailer or check out some of the screen grabs below. TRAILER: Here are some screen grabs from Looney Tunes’ Bugs Bunny’s Howl-O-Skreem Spooktacula: Join the Forum discussion on this post ..read more

Don Bluth’s Autobiography is out today! Be sure to get your copy in stores or online! We absolutely love the title, “Somewhere Out There – My Animated Life.” Don Bluth has been working on this book for a few years and even narrated the book himself. Which is also available online. Hear Don’s story from the main himself. Amazon: Somewhere Out There: My Animated Life (Amazon) Barnes & Noble: Somewhere Out There: My Animated Life (B&N) Target: Somewhere Out There: My Animated Life (Target) From Don Bluth’s social media: Today is the day. My autobiography, “Somewhere Out There – My Anima ..read more

Netflix has released the official trailer for The Cuphead Show!, an animated series based on Studio MDHR’s hit game Cuphead. The Cuphead Show! follows the misadventures of Cuphead and brother Mugman through 12 episodes. The 12 minute episodes are sure to deliver fun and a dash of the heebie-jeebies. Fans of the game will recognize many familiar characters as the show features several iconic bosses from the game, including the Devil himself. The Cuphead Show! debuts on Netflix’s streaming service on Feb. 18 ..read more

Animation legend Don Bluth has announced the pre-order of his autobiography! The book is titled “Somewhere Out There: My Animated Life”. Don Bluth’s autobiography is now available for pre-order at all major book retailers! AND! I had the honor of cleaning up and coloring the characters on the front cover! I can’t tell you how excited I am about this release! Be sure you pre-order TODAY and get the first edition before it sells out! The release date is set for July 19, 2022. You will find the links below to Pre-Order: Amazon Pre-Order: Somewhere Out There: My Animated Life (Amazon) Barnes & ..read more

Netflix just released the Official Trailer for the live action adaption of the popular anime Cowboy Bebop. So far the trailers and teasers have had mixed reviews. I personally am a HUGE fan of the original anime. I own the boxset even! lol. I hope Netflix does justice to the series and for the fans. See the trailer below and the previous teasers they have released. To be released on Netflix November 19, 2021 Official Trailer Opening Credits (Hommage to the anime series) Teaser From Netflix: COWBOY BEBOP is an action-packed space Western about three bounty hunters, aka “cowboys,” all trying ..read more