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… )

You’re a balloon. You’re a wheel. You’re Bloony Wheel! It’s a wonderful, magical life, where you scout around platformed environments, looking for the exit, solving brain-teasing puzzles along the way. It’s an awesome game, maybe not quite on “Bloons” level, despite sounding similarly named, but still incredibly addicting. Why not give it a play now (more… )

Epic Mickey, the upcoming game for the Nintendo Wii, has some large expectations. Not only does the game promise to be, well, “epic”, but Disney executives have stated that they want to make sure the game is majorly successful; bringing it to “Nintendo levels” of success, according to Graham Hopper, VP and GM of Disney Interactive Studios. Since first hearing about the game, fans have been intrigued with the new style of Mickey Mouse, which Disney (working with help from Pixar) hopes to return the icon to his more mischievous routes, making for a more robust and heroic representative. Take a look at some of the early game-in-progress (more… )

Talk about a global effort! Turner Entertainment Networks in Asia has recently been working with USA’s DCI Los Angeles to bring the animated adventure series Deltora Quest to Cartoon Network in Australia. Thankfully, all of this international mingling has been successful, and the show will debut in that region next month. Perfect timing, too, as Scholastic is relaunching Emily Rodda’s book series of the same name, as well. The series follows the adventures of three companions as they journey across the magical land of Deltora to recover magical artifacts and defeat allies of the evil Shadow Lord. Take a look at a clip of the show in action (more… )