In the mid-90s, the Cartoon Network experienced something of “new genesis” in terms of programming. Rather than airing classic MGM, Hanna-Barbera and Looney Tunes shows, the network instead began investing in original animated programming. Originally known as Cartoon Cartoons, the experiment was a success and allowed the network to usher in a line-up of quality […]
Genndy Tartakovsky
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Samurai Jack Tribute While Genndy Tartakovsky may be preoccupied on other projects (RIP Sony’s Popeye), devoted fans are still yearning for a return to one of his signature creations, Samurai Jack. No official return to the 2001 series is slated—in fact, the storyline just ended in IDW’s Samurai Jack #20 last month—but that didn’t stop […]
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Sad news for fans of Genndy Tartakovsky’s upcoming CG feature film, Popeye. According to a statement Tartakovsky made during a recent Moviefone interview, the director has officially dropped out from the Sony Pictures Animation project citing creative difficulties: …we put up a great screening, everybody really liked that sizzle, we got a positive reaction. I […]
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My disappointment with Sony Pictures Animation’s monster comedy Hotel Transylvania (Genndy Tartakovsky) brought bitter reminders of another CGI-animated “horror” from 2008, Igor. Despite an interesting cast of vocal talent and experienced directors, both films failed to capture the heart of its cast or tickle my funny bones. Had I read Titan Books’ The Art and […]
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I admit it. I’m an Adam Sandler fan. Not that I approve of all his films – Jack and Jill sucked – but the man has a knack for making me laugh. What can I say, I’m a sucker for a good fart joke. That could explain why I’ve been so excited about his next […]