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 DC Comics brings it’s adventures to DVD via Warner Bros. and Warner Premiere, such as Justice League Crisis on Two Earths, the upcoming Marvel is trying to stake it’s own claim with direct-to-video animated films, such as the upcoming Planet Hulk. Betrayed by his fellow heroes (Iron Man, Dr. Strange, and Reed Richards) the Hulk is sent to a distant world where he will no longer be a threat. However he lands on planet Sakaar where he is forced to fight in gladiator-like battles. The people there believe the Hulk to be a savior who will stop the oppression of the Red King. But Hulk wants no part of their fights. Will he save their world…or destroy it? Taken directly from the comic-book storyline by Greg Pak and Carlo Pagulayan, the animated DVD hit shelves recently and is available everywhere. Check out the trailer (more… )

Last night, Cartoon Network aired the season finale to Marvel’s The Super Hero Squad Show. While reports are still early, everything seems to indicate the episode pulled in fantastic ratings, as I’m sure a number of you reading this could attest to. With the success of the finale, it’d be easy to assume the show will be back for more (and more!) seasons on Cartoon Network, starring Disney’s superhero lineup of Iron Man, the Fantastic Four, Thor, Captain America, Spider-Man, Hulk, Wolverine and more. What’d you think of this season? (more… )

This Saturday, at 7:30 pm, Cartoon Network will unleash another episode of The Super Hero Squad Show. It has been described as the most action-packed, most family-friendly, and most intense super hero action in all of the universe. That’s some pretty hefty praise! Thankfully, these heroes of the Marvel comics can live up to the promises. To add to the excitement, Marvel.com has released some promotional artwork from the series, giving us an exclusive sneak peek at all the awesomeness that will blast through your television screens! Check out these shots of the Hulk, the groups most temperamental member, smashing from all angles! (more… )

Marvel Studios is just about to begin production on its next superhero movie adventure this January; Thor. The Paramount movie is scheduled to hit theaters on May 20th, 2011, starring Chris Hemsworth as the Thunder God. The rest of the cast for the now-Disney-owned film will feature Tom Hiddleston as the evil Loki, Natalie Portman as Jane Foster, Anthony Hopkins as Odin, Jaimie Alexander as Sif, Colm Feore and Stellan Skarsgard, and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury – the same character who made an appearance in Iron Man. To start getting psyched for the flick, take a look at the last time we saw Thor in a movie-type situation – animated (more… )

If you’ve ever seen the Orange County Choppers TV series, then you know how they love making some amazing, beautiful, and powerful motorcycles. What you might not know is that they’ve always wanted to build out some Toonorcycles! Well, OK, I made up that word. But still, The folks at OCC have partnered with Marvel to create an exclusive line of motorcycles and merchandise featuring Marvel’s (and Disney’s) iconic super hero characters. Spider-Man, Hulk, Iron Man, Wolverine, Thor, Captain America, and the Avengers are just the start of the characters that could soon be roaring down a street near you. Look for the products to debut this fall.

Mickey and Spidey, happy together? Looks like it! News across the blogosphere is that the Walt Disney Co. will be buying Marvel Entertainment Inc. for a super-hero-sized sum of money (upwards of $4 billion in cash and stock). This brings characters like Spider-Man, Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America, Wolverine and others into the family of Mickey Mouse, Goofy, Nemo, WALL-E, and Aladdin. Worlds collide! The two universes of characters, many of whom were created by Walt Disney and Stan Lee, will soon be jointly connected. Disney’s last big company move of this size was to acquire Pixar Animation Studios, Inc. in 2006. Will the house in UP get some flight help from X-Men’s Storm? Will the Fantastic Four take role call in the Mickey Mouse Club? Everything is too new to say just yet, but stay TOONed right here for all the details!

Marvel Entertainment has recently signed a deal with Hallmark Cards to feature a number of superheroes from the Marvel lineup within greeting cards – both traditional and animated ones with lights and sounds — imagine getting a card with the Hulk that roars when you open it! The art on the cards will be based on the comic book designs of the characters, designs from the live-action movies, as well as their designs from their various animated series, like The Spectacular Spider-Man, Marvel Super Hero Squad, The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, and Thor.