This Sunday, March 7th, Cartoon Network will be debuting yet another new animated series, Pink Panther and Pals, at 7:30 am. It’s been quite a run for the CN, with all these new shows, but we couldn’t be happier! Rubicon Studios and MGM are behind this one, bringing us the first new Pink Panther toon in over 15 years. The show will star the teenaged pink-hued panther and his friends in a 15 minute episode. That will then be followed by one short of the classic Ant & the Aardvark characters. It’s been nearly 50 years since David DePatie and Friz Freleng created the character, so he’s long over due for a series catered to this generation. Here’s a brief look at the show in action (more… )

Tim Burton’s dream-like take on the already-dream-like Alice in Wonderland hits theaters today, starring Johnny Depp, Mia Wasikowska, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, Crispin Glover, and Michael Sheen, amongst others. The world of the new “Alice” has drifted a long way from the Looking Glass, and the original 1951 animated Disney classic. Combining live action with animation, the film brings Alice, now 19 years old, back to Wonderland 12 years later where she must confront the Jabberwock, the Red Queen, the Mad Hatter, and more. Disney will bring modern take to both 3D and IMAX screens as well as regular theaters globally, starting today, March 5th. Anyone planning on going opening night? (more… )

It’s time to get algebraic! …or… something! That is, Cartoon Network is about to debut another original animated series called Adventure Time with Finn & Jake. Having just launched Hero: 108, then to have Generator Rex and Sym-Bionic Titan close behind, the CN is really giving us toon fans a glorious treat! The series kicks off on Monday, April 5th, at 8pm, courtesy of Pendleton Ward and Frederator Studios. Be on the lookout for an ecclectic collection of special guest voices all season long, including Henry Rollins, Erik Estrada, George Takei (of Heroes fame), Lou Ferrigno (of Hulk fame), and Mark Hamill (of Star Wars and Batman: The Animated Series fame). You can check out a few clips on itsadventuretime.com, or spot a few right here (more… )

As promised nearly 8 months ago, Nickelodeon is preparing itself for a new hit animated series called Robot & Monster: Best Friends Forever. Dave Pressler, a designer in the television and toy industry, announced recently on his blog that Robot & Monster is moving into production, with a first episode scheduled to hit airwaves in the fall of 2011. The CG animated series will follow a pair of buddies, Robot and Monster, naturally, who remain friends despite their vast differences. Kinda sweet, if you think about it . We’ll certainly be on the look out for this one! (more… )

We’re just barely half-way through the debut week of Cartoon Network’s latest and greatest animated series Hero: 108. Since kicking off on March 1st, the flash animated toon, a co-production of Gamania, Moonscoop and Cartoon Network International, airs every day this week at 7am in the US and 4pm in the UK, giving fans a week-long look at non-stop battles. Lin Chung and the rest of First Squad have a big fight on their ends against the plans of Evil High Roller. But, if you’re a die-hard action toon fan like us, you’re in for the ride. Check out a few behind-the-scenes pieces of art (more… )

Having Christian Bale as Batman and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine now seem like such wonderful, obvious choices. However, for a time, no one knew who would be the right fit for either of those two characters. Right now, Marvel is having a similar issue with their American Patriot Steve Rogers, aka Captain America. The upcoming superhero film, to be directed by Joe Johnston, will tell the story of a young man who becomes the symbol of Liberty during World War II, and eventually a leader of the Avengers. Right now, that could be John Krasinski (Jim from the Office), Michael Cassidy (from Smallville), Patrick Flueger, Scott Porter, Wilson Bethel, Mike Vogel, and several others. With Thor and Spider-Man going through their own growing pains with casting, Marvel has it’s work cut out. Who would be your choice? (more… )

The fourth, and (possibly) final Shrek cinematic adventure, Shrek Forever After, is officially dated for May 21st, though the Tribeca Film Festival in NYC will be debuting the jolly green giant’s film a month earlier, on April 21st. The CG movie, which DreamWorks Animation boasts will be available in vivid 3D, is touted as the final chapter in the Shrek storyline, though no one is sure whether or not to believe that; especially with the guarantee of a Puss in Boots spin-off movie hitting theaters movie next year. Either way, the film will be directed by Mike Mitchell and again stars the voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and Antonio Banderas. Check out the latest trailer (more… )

Making an early appearance on the Justice League Crisis on Two Earths DVD, DC Comics and DC Entertainment offer a first look at the latest upcoming animated film, Batman: Under the Red Hood. Years after the murder of his young protégé and second Boy Wonder Jason Todd, Batman and his first partner Nightwing, are being stalked by a mysterious figure known as the Red Hood, who apparently knew all of their secrets. The Dark Knight tries to unravel the Red Hood’s true identity, while battling two of his enemies; Joker, the criminally insane madman who murdered Jason, and Black Mask, who is launching a campaign to take over all of Gotham City’s criminal underworld. Take a look at the footage right here (more… )