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Disney Glams Up Merida from 'Brave,' Fans Freak Out

Emerald Catron — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:52:33 +0000

Merida, the heroine from ‘Brave,’ was officially proclaimed the 11th Disney Princess. But instead of celebrating, people got angry. Fans were happy to see Merida being recognized as an official Disney princess because of her independent nature and un-Disney princess looks. Or they would have been, if Disney hadn’t redesigned Merida and taken those things [...]

Kylie Minogue Is She-Ra in Funny or Die's Gritty Reboot

Emerald Catron — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:20:17 +0000

NBC should just save themselves the trouble and go ahead and make all of the different She-Ra TV shows Funny or Die came up with for this video next season. It’s not like the could do much worse than they already are. Plus, this way the ideas are already fleshed out, so they can still [...]

Disney Characters as College Students

Emerald Catron — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:34:10 +0000

Inspired by the movie 'Monsters University,' DeviantArt user Hyung86 decided to portray classic Disney characters as though they were modern day college students. We think these are pretty great. If you'd like to check out more, this is the page where you can find modern depictions of Aladdin, Pocahontas, Ariel and more.

TheFW March Madness Brackets Final Round — Best '90s Cartoons

Christine Gritmon — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:08:54 +0000

It's March Madness, and we're ranking the stuff that really matters -- animals, cartoons, retro snacks and memes.

This is it – the Final Round!

Earl of Lemongrab from 'Adventure Time' Responds to Will Sasso's Vine Videos

Emerald Catron — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:00:31 +0000

If you’re not familiar with comedian Will Sasso’s lemon videos on Vine, here you go! Now that that’s out of the way, here’s the Earl of Lemongrab from ‘Adventure Time’ responding to those videos. It’s kind of terrifying. But we feel like it’s equally hilarious, so we’re sharing it with. We apologize for any nightmares. [...]

TheFW March Madness Brackets Round Three — Best '90s Cartoons

Christine Gritmon — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:03:41 +0000

It's March Madness, and we're ranking the stuff that really matters -- animals, cartoons, retro snacks and memes.

This is it – the Final Four!

20 '90s Cartoons You Forgot You Loved as a Kid

Emerald Catron — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:34:50 +0000

Remember waking up on Saturday morning and eating about five bowls of Trix while you watched cartoons and being soooo mad at your mom for vacuuming while you were trying to watch your show? What was she trying to do, make us play outside? Here are 20 cartoons we loved as kids, but sort of [...]

TheFW March Madness Brackets Round Two — Best 90s Cartoons

Christine Gritmon — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:18:47 +0000

It's March Madness, and we're ranking the stuff that really matters like animals, cartoons, retro snacks and memes. The results for the Sweet Sixteen in the 90s cartoon category are in - and we have our Elite 8!

10 Things You Didn't Know About G.I. Joe

Tim Finn — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:50:47 +0000

With 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' coming to theaters, now is a good time to look over the almost 50-year history of the world's most popular action figure and take stock of its origins, mysteries and innovations. Use this handy guide and now you'll know all you need to win half of your tri

See the Cast of 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit?' Then And Now

Kristy Puchko — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:40:09 +0000

In 1988, some serious movie magic brought cartoons to life in a way that awed audiences, critics and the Academy Awards. In ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit,’ daring director Robert Zemeckis seamlessly blended 2D hand-drawn cartoon characters into a live action film, where they interacted with physical props as well as some incredibly game performers! Not [...]

10 Things You Didn't Know About 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'

Donald Deane — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 23:25:48 +0000

Any self-respecting kid who grew up during the late 1980s through the early 1990s knows 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' like the back of their hand. Origin story involving mutagenic ooze? Wise old sensei in the form of a talking bipedal rat? Arch villain bristling with a set of pointy armor? Check, check and check.

See Dexter Swear A LOT in This 'Lost' Episode of 'Dexter's Laboratory'

Emerald Catron — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:37:09 +0000

This is definitely our favorite kind of censorship. It’s the kind where the bleeps aren’t quite long enough and you can tell exactly what curse words are being said underneath them. It’s no wonder this episode of ‘Dexter’s Lab’ never made it to air — it’s downright filthy. If you’re a longtime fan of the [...]

The 10 Weirdest Pokemon Ever

Donald Deane — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:25:54 +0000

To the uninitiated, Pokemon may seem awfully cute and cuddly. But true fans know there are weird, silly and sometimes downright horrifying creatures lurking in the Pokedex. Given that there's currently more than 600 characters in the pocket monster franchise, there are bound to be a few misfits, right?

13 'Adventure Time' GIFs to Cheer You Up

Emerald Catron — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:15:53 +0000

"Hey," you may be asking yourself, "what should I be doing right now?" The answer is looking at 'Adventure Time' GIFs. Cartoon Network's hit show will fill you with magical sparkle feelings. They are like kitten pictures, only they move and don't make you try to remember whether or not you took your allergy medicine this morning. They are, in a word, mathematical. Enjoy!

Live Action 'Hong Kong Phooey' Was Nearly Eddie Murphy's Worst Movie

Emerald Catron — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 17:03:22 +0000

If, like us, you like to sit back and reflect on what a total nightmare Eddie Murphy's career has become, consider this -- it could have been so much worse. This is test footage from a "live-action" 'Hong Kong Phooey' movie, that was never made. It would've starred the voice talent of Murphy and been directed by the guy who did 'Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2.'

It's a (Depressing) 'Charlie Brown Christmas' Reunion

Emerald Catron — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 20:42:19 +0000

Let's give some props to the Animation Domination folks for this warped take on the classic holiday special 'A Charlie Brown Christmas.' This is worse than the worst-case scenario we imagined for Charlie Brown and the gang.

Out of Context Animation Is Your New Favorite Tumblr

Emerald Catron — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:45:18 +0000

If you've got some time to kill, we recommend the Tumblr Out of Context Animation. As the name suggests, it is a bunch of animation frames (or gifs!) taken out of context, typically resulting in a mildly racy picture that will make you laugh and then realize you have the sense of humor of a 14-year-old boy. At the same time, AHAHAHAHAHAHA! It's hilarious! Here are some of our favorites.

Hallmark's New Winnie the Pooh Ornament Is Just Wrong

Nick Nadel — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:20:27 +0000

It’s officially after Thanksgiving, which means it’s time for Hallmark to roll out their annual collection of new adorable collectible ornaments. But amid the miniature Snoopys and Jack Skellingtons comes this $12.95 abomination: Cover your eyes, Piglet! And let’s hope Eeyore doesn’t see this. The sight of the “Everything is Honey” Pooh ornament is enough [...]

New Kimmel Holiday Special: 'It's Black Friday, Charlie Brown'

Kyle Dowling — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 19:20:52 +0000

Leave it to Jimmy Kimmel and his crew to make America’s favorite comic strip characters into greedy, dirty-mouthed misanthropes, just like the rest of us Black Friday shoppers!The Late Night talk show host’s hilarious Charlie Brown remix mocked the Black Friday shoppers of the past: the tramplers, the crazies, and the “I’ll-do-anything-to-get-what-I-want” shoppers. And as outlandish as [...]

Original 'Calvin and Hobbes' Artwork Sells for Record-Breaking Amount

Donald Deane — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:55:55 +0000

We've been mourning the sad loss of 'Calvin and Hobbes' ever since cartoonist Bill Watterson stopped producing the beloved comic strip in 1995. But apparently the strip hasn't gone completely forgotten, since a piece of original 'Calvin and Hobbes' artwork recently broke a record at auction by selling for hundreds of thousands of dollars.

The Best of Finn the Human's Exclamations from 'Adventure Time'

Emerald Catron — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:03:49 +0000

Oh zang! It’s a compilation of Finn the Human’s nonsensical exclamations from the TV show ‘Adventure Time,’ courtesy of the folks at Slacktory. We can’t thank them enough for the money this is going to keep out of the swear jar. Which one is your personal favorite? Let us know in the comments, YOUTH CULTURE [...]

The 10 Best Skeleton Dances Ever

Emerald Catron — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 22:00:59 +0000

Videos of old-timey skeleton dances are the best way to get a little spook-ified before Halloween without accidentally soiling yourself. That is a fact -- you can ask anybody. Oh, thanks for asking. Yes, that is a fact. From PBS to Disney and beyond, here are the best skeleton dances EVER to get you into the spirit of Halloween.

Spongebob Gets Dramatic Re-Cut for 'Plankton's Heist' Trailer

Emerald Catron — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 18:52:05 +0000

Apparently the music from ‘Inception’ can make pretty much anything seem hyper-dramatic. With its help and a little editing, Spongebob’s movie gets transformed into an intense heist film. Not that we’re surprised — a person can only hear so many horn blasts before they start to take things very, very seriously. That is a scientific [...]

Celebrate 20 Years of Cartoon Network With Your Favorite Characters

Emerald Catron — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:10:18 +0000

Cartoon Network is celebrating 20 years of bringing animated merriment into the world, and they’ve released this video as a compendium of what they’ve been up to/a little reminder of how you’ve squandered the past 20 years of your life. Here’s a fun game — see how many of the characters you can name. If [...]

Cartoon Ryan Gosling From 'Drive' Orders Fast Food

Emerald Catron — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:26:13 +0000

Don’t get us wrong — we thought ‘Drive’ was a great movie, but this is just…so…true. Ryan Gosling‘s “Driver” character from the movie takes his sweet, sweet time ordering a burger from a fast food joint in classic “Driver” fashion. Also there’s pretty accurate synth music. Spot on, the whole thing.

SpongeBob SquarePants Dubbed Amoral in Ukraine

Marla Rosenthal — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 19:55:21 +0000

SpongeBob SquarePants has been called many things — violent, adult, insane and rude, for starters. But one word the show’s creators might not have seen coming in the onslaught of descriptors about their show is “amoral.” According to a study by the Ukrainian National Expert Commission for Protecting Public Morality, in addition to “promoting homosexuality,” [...]

Legendary Cartoon Voice Actor June Foray Wins First Emmy at 94

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 19:29:21 +0000

One of the living legends of animation has finally been rewarded for her pioneering work.

June Foray, an actress who has provided voiceover work for such cartoons as 'The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show' and 'Looney Tunes,' among others, received her first Emmy for her television work at 94 years old.

11 Things You Didn't Know About 'Garfield'

Danny Gallagher — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:29:11 +0000

The newspaper might become less and less of a staple on our lawns or breakfast tables but even the youngest among us can recognize one of its most iconic and colorful stars (and we don’t mean Paul Krugman.) We’re talking about a certain lasagna-loving fat cat with a very heavy disdain for Mondays. ‘Garfield’ may [...]

Real-Life Helga From 'Hey Arnold!' Has a Real-Life Unibrow

Nick Romano — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:20:20 +0000

Some of us can't imagine there being a real-life version of Helga from 'Hey Arnold!' walking around in the world. Remember how her bossiness, crazy mood swings and constantly loud voice -- which is probably where the show got it's name ("Hey, Arnold!") -- drove us all to madness? Guess what? There's actually someone out in the world who's pretty much an exact replica of this cartoon character.

Creepy NSFW 'Hey Arnold!' Trailer Will Blow Your Mind

Kathy Landin — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:40:48 +0000

If you grew up on '90s Nickelodeon cartoons, the gang over at Dr.Coolsex Comedy is going to blow your mind. They have taken your animated memories, made them live-action and twisted them so far around, your innocence will be lost. And this time the target is the wacky gang from 'Hey Arnold!'