There have been a lot of "Transformers" cartoons since 1984. Most of them (and I say this as a fan) are pretty unimpressive. One of the best ones is "Transformers: Animated," which aired from 2007 to 2009 on Cartoon Network. Network executive Sam Register created the series like it was "Teen Titans" with robots. Register even recruited one of that show's character designers, the late Derrick J. Wyatt, resulting in a similar art style.
"Animated" broke away from past series' tenets, transforming them you might say — the show's team even cast Megatron voice actor extraordinaire David Kaye as Optimus Prime instead. The series was explicitly pitched as "more like a superhero show than a 'Transformers' show" (read the original production bible here for many tantalizing insights and scrapped ideas). The Autobots each had unique powers and faced off against human villains; against the Decepticons, they were definite underdogs.
By season 3, "Transformers: Animated...
"Animated" broke away from past series' tenets, transforming them you might say — the show's team even cast Megatron voice actor extraordinaire David Kaye as Optimus Prime instead. The series was explicitly pitched as "more like a superhero show than a 'Transformers' show" (read the original production bible here for many tantalizing insights and scrapped ideas). The Autobots each had unique powers and faced off against human villains; against the Decepticons, they were definite underdogs.
By season 3, "Transformers: Animated...
- 4/7/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
I have to admit, I’m woefully out of the loop when it comes to Adventure Time, but I know it’s one of the biggest things at every con, and of course, their presence will be heard, along with other folks from the Cartoon Network, at this summer’s Comic-Con. Read on for details on the panels and who’s coming, including nuggets on Teen Titans Go! and Beware The Batman.
At this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, Cartoon Network will once again offer the ultimate fan experience both on and off the convention floor. Taking center stage is an Adventure Time themed booth on the convention floor showcasing the Ice King’s iconic castle with an exclusive fan-centric photo opportunity. Fans again have the opportunity to collect exclusive Comic-Con giveaways including five different Adventure Time buttons.
Directly across the street from the Convention Center, Cartoon Network has joined...
At this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, Cartoon Network will once again offer the ultimate fan experience both on and off the convention floor. Taking center stage is an Adventure Time themed booth on the convention floor showcasing the Ice King’s iconic castle with an exclusive fan-centric photo opportunity. Fans again have the opportunity to collect exclusive Comic-Con giveaways including five different Adventure Time buttons.
Directly across the street from the Convention Center, Cartoon Network has joined...
- 6/28/2013
- by Andy Greene
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
I really don't put much stock in the International Animated Film Society's 2013 Annie Awards, which is why I didn't rush to report on their results on Saturday. One year Disney and Pixar boycott the event, feeling there was an unfair advantage paid to larger contributing sponsors, DreamWorks being the primary example. So with such a nasty stench over the event what good does it do to pay it much mind? That said, I'll be brief in mentioning Wreck-It Ralph topped Saturday night's winners with five awards, including Best Animated Picture. The awards have something like a 75% streak when it comes to helping predict the eventual Oscar winner for Best Animated Feature and as the days have gone on, it's looking more and more like Ralph will be this year's winner (see my predictions here). Pixar's Brave, Laika's ParaNorman and DreamWorks' Rise of the Guardians each took home two awards in lesser,...
- 2/4/2013
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
Disney's "Wreck-It-Ralph" was the big winner at the 40th Annie Awards held Saturday taking home the Best Animated Feature award. It is now officially the Oscar frontrunner in the Best Animated Film category.
Here's the complete list of winners/nominees; for winners/nominees of other award-giving bodies this season, click here:
Animated Feature
"Brave" . Pixar Animation Studios
"Frankenweenie" . Walt Disney Studios
"Hotel Transylvania" . Sony Pictures Animation
"ParaNorman" . Focus Features
"Rise of the Guardians" . DreamWorks Animation
"The Pirates! Band of Misfits" . Aardman Animations
"The Rabbi.s Cat ". Gkids
Winner "Wreck-It Ralph" . Walt Disney Animation Studios
Animated Special Production
"Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1" . Warner Bros. Animation
"Before Orel" . Trust . Starburns Industries, Inc.
Winner "Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem" . Illumination Entertainment
"Disney Tron: Uprising . Beck.s Beginning" . Disney TV Animation
"Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury" . DreamWorks Animation
"Justice League: Doom" . Warner Bros. Animation
Animated Short Subject
"Brad and Gary" . Illumination...
Here's the complete list of winners/nominees; for winners/nominees of other award-giving bodies this season, click here:
Animated Feature
"Brave" . Pixar Animation Studios
"Frankenweenie" . Walt Disney Studios
"Hotel Transylvania" . Sony Pictures Animation
"ParaNorman" . Focus Features
"Rise of the Guardians" . DreamWorks Animation
"The Pirates! Band of Misfits" . Aardman Animations
"The Rabbi.s Cat ". Gkids
Winner "Wreck-It Ralph" . Walt Disney Animation Studios
Animated Special Production
"Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1" . Warner Bros. Animation
"Before Orel" . Trust . Starburns Industries, Inc.
Winner "Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem" . Illumination Entertainment
"Disney Tron: Uprising . Beck.s Beginning" . Disney TV Animation
"Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury" . DreamWorks Animation
"Justice League: Doom" . Warner Bros. Animation
Animated Short Subject
"Brad and Gary" . Illumination...
- 2/3/2013
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
I love the art of animation, and it's amazing to see how far things have come and advanced over the years. The industry is changing in terms of technology, but what it all really comes down to is telling good stories. There's been a lot of great animated movies this year, and many of them are up for several awards at the 40th Annual Annie Awards.
Some of the movies nomainated include Brave, Frankenweenie, Hotel Transylvania, ParaNorman, Rise of the Guardians, The Pirates! Band of Misfits, and Wreck-It Ralph. Out of those films my favorite is a toss up between Wreck-It Ralph and ParaNorman, those were two pretty incredible films. I think ParaNorman has the edge though.
Some of the other animated properties nominated are Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1, Disney Tron: Uprising, Justice League: Doom, Robot Chicken ‘DC Comics Special', South Park ‘Raising the Bar’, and several others.
Some of the movies nomainated include Brave, Frankenweenie, Hotel Transylvania, ParaNorman, Rise of the Guardians, The Pirates! Band of Misfits, and Wreck-It Ralph. Out of those films my favorite is a toss up between Wreck-It Ralph and ParaNorman, those were two pretty incredible films. I think ParaNorman has the edge though.
Some of the other animated properties nominated are Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1, Disney Tron: Uprising, Justice League: Doom, Robot Chicken ‘DC Comics Special', South Park ‘Raising the Bar’, and several others.
- 12/4/2012
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
The International Animated Film Society (Asifa-Hollywood) has announced the nominees for the 40th Annie Awards also known as Animation's Highest Honor. Disney/Pixar led the nominees with "Brave," "Frankenweenie," and "Wreck-It-Ralph" getting Best Picture nods. The 40th Annual Annie Awards will take place on February 2, 2013 at UCLA.s Royce Hall, in Los Angeles, California.
And the nominees for the 40th Annual Annie Awards are:
Best Picture nominees:
Brave - Disney/Pixar)
Frankenweenie -The Walt Disney Studios
Hotel Transylvania - Sony Pictures Animation
ParaNorman - Focus Features
Rise of the Guardians - DreamWorks Animation
The Pirates! Band of Misfits - Aardman Animations
The Rabbi.s Cat - Gkids
Wreck-It Ralph - Walt Disney Animation Studios
Annie Award for Best Animated Special Production
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 . Warner Bros. Animation
Best General Audience Animated Television Production
Archer .Space Race, Part 1. . Weissman Markovitz Communications for FX
Bob.S Burgers .Earsy Rider...
And the nominees for the 40th Annual Annie Awards are:
Best Picture nominees:
Brave - Disney/Pixar)
Frankenweenie -The Walt Disney Studios
Hotel Transylvania - Sony Pictures Animation
ParaNorman - Focus Features
Rise of the Guardians - DreamWorks Animation
The Pirates! Band of Misfits - Aardman Animations
The Rabbi.s Cat - Gkids
Wreck-It Ralph - Walt Disney Animation Studios
Annie Award for Best Animated Special Production
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 . Warner Bros. Animation
Best General Audience Animated Television Production
Archer .Space Race, Part 1. . Weissman Markovitz Communications for FX
Bob.S Burgers .Earsy Rider...
- 12/3/2012
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Welcome back to our weekly look at the new podcasts available at our “partners in podcast crime” the GeekCast Radio Network. As usual here’s our weekly look at the podcasts from Gcrn, This Week in Geek and the latest toy review videos from Baltmatrix, with descriptions and links to each and every podcast for your audio/visual pleasure!
Gcr – Special Episode – Con Girl Goes To BotCon 2012
Botcon 2012 was this past weekend! Cally and Mirai both were in attendance, and they both had a different experience. Tune in to hear all about that, and Derrick J. Wyatt is also on the podcast, to talk about being a convention guest. Transform and rollout!
Gcr – Special Episode – Music Spotlight – Artist Spotlight – Live
Live, the band! We are continuing the artist spotlight for the 2000s with Ed Kowalczyk, Chad Taylor, Chad Gracey, and Patrick Dahlheimer. Jt From Saskatoon and TFG1Mike explore this...
Gcr – Special Episode – Con Girl Goes To BotCon 2012
Botcon 2012 was this past weekend! Cally and Mirai both were in attendance, and they both had a different experience. Tune in to hear all about that, and Derrick J. Wyatt is also on the podcast, to talk about being a convention guest. Transform and rollout!
Gcr – Special Episode – Music Spotlight – Artist Spotlight – Live
Live, the band! We are continuing the artist spotlight for the 2000s with Ed Kowalczyk, Chad Taylor, Chad Gracey, and Patrick Dahlheimer. Jt From Saskatoon and TFG1Mike explore this...
- 5/9/2012
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Welcome back to our weekly look at the new podcasts available at our “partners in podcast crime” the GeekCast Radio Network. Each week we bring you the highlights from Gcrn, with descriptions and links to each and every episode.
Tele-Cast Episode 05: Hey Dude
In the fifth episode of the Tele-Cast, Steve rejoins OptimusSolo as they ’round up’ the first five episodes with the original Nickelodeon show, Hey Dude! Remember, to watch out for those man-eating jack rabbits and that killer cacti! Listen Now.
Tele-Cast Episode 05.5: Best Friends
In the first of our Supplemental episodes, join Optimus and Jt as they discuss their top ten picks for which 80s/90s kids show characters they would most want to hang out with or be best friends with. The guys make some interesting selections and Jt makes one reference that almost brings the entire episode to a screeching halt! Tune in...
Tele-Cast Episode 05: Hey Dude
In the fifth episode of the Tele-Cast, Steve rejoins OptimusSolo as they ’round up’ the first five episodes with the original Nickelodeon show, Hey Dude! Remember, to watch out for those man-eating jack rabbits and that killer cacti! Listen Now.
Tele-Cast Episode 05.5: Best Friends
In the first of our Supplemental episodes, join Optimus and Jt as they discuss their top ten picks for which 80s/90s kids show characters they would most want to hang out with or be best friends with. The guys make some interesting selections and Jt makes one reference that almost brings the entire episode to a screeching halt! Tune in...
- 1/3/2011
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Welcome back to our weekly look at the new podcasts available at our “partners in podcast crime” the GeekCast Radio Network. Each week we bring you the highlights from Gcrn, with descriptions and links to each and every episode.
The Tele-Cast Episode 04 – Are You Afraid Of The Dark
In the fourth episode of The Tele-Cast join OptimusSolo and making her Gcrn Debut Tarah “Rising Star” as the two discuss clowns, ghosts, dead people and all other things creepy as they pose the most important question of all to you… Are You Afraid of The Dark? Listen Now.
The Beast Unleashed Podcast Episode 30 – The Final Episode
One year ago to the date that TFG1Mike, Steve/Megatron, and PecanCtMichael started The Beast Unleashed Podcast and now we end it. Listen Now.
ToonCast Episode 82 – Cinderella Franchise
In Episode 82 we are continuing The Disney Animation Spotlight this week we have something that Kevin has been dreading!
The Tele-Cast Episode 04 – Are You Afraid Of The Dark
In the fourth episode of The Tele-Cast join OptimusSolo and making her Gcrn Debut Tarah “Rising Star” as the two discuss clowns, ghosts, dead people and all other things creepy as they pose the most important question of all to you… Are You Afraid of The Dark? Listen Now.
The Beast Unleashed Podcast Episode 30 – The Final Episode
One year ago to the date that TFG1Mike, Steve/Megatron, and PecanCtMichael started The Beast Unleashed Podcast and now we end it. Listen Now.
ToonCast Episode 82 – Cinderella Franchise
In Episode 82 we are continuing The Disney Animation Spotlight this week we have something that Kevin has been dreading!
- 12/13/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Welcome back to our weekly look at the new podcasts available at our new “partners in podcast crime” the GeekCast Radio Network. Each week we bring you the highlights from Gcrn, with descriptions and links to each and every episode.
ToyCast Episode 70: Let Our Power Cores Combine!
In the 70th episode TFG1Mike is joined by PecanCtMichael and Brian Kilby from Radio Free Cybertron as they talk about Powercore Combiners. Listen Now.
ToyCast Episode 71: Generally Grieving Cycloni
In the 71stepisode TFG1Mike is joined by GeneralTekno as they catch up and talk more toys. They also talk about the sneakiness of Hasbro. Listen Now.
ToyCast Episode 72: Plushie-Puggleformers Cast
In the 72nd episode TFG1Mike is joined by Cally, SCheung, and the art director from Transformers: Animated Derrick J. Wyatt as they talk all things plush and puggle when it comes to Tf’s. Listen Now.
ToonCast Episode...
ToyCast Episode 70: Let Our Power Cores Combine!
In the 70th episode TFG1Mike is joined by PecanCtMichael and Brian Kilby from Radio Free Cybertron as they talk about Powercore Combiners. Listen Now.
ToyCast Episode 71: Generally Grieving Cycloni
In the 71stepisode TFG1Mike is joined by GeneralTekno as they catch up and talk more toys. They also talk about the sneakiness of Hasbro. Listen Now.
ToyCast Episode 72: Plushie-Puggleformers Cast
In the 72nd episode TFG1Mike is joined by Cally, SCheung, and the art director from Transformers: Animated Derrick J. Wyatt as they talk all things plush and puggle when it comes to Tf’s. Listen Now.
ToonCast Episode...
- 9/8/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
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