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Steve Sklepic, Cartoon-Loving Tattoo Artist, on How Animation Has Shaped Him

September 22, 2017May 27, 2019 Rob RyanComments Off on Steve Sklepic, Cartoon-Loving Tattoo Artist, on How Animation Has Shaped Him

One man’s toon is another man’s tattoo at Sklepic’s shop.

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Here’s What Goes Into Animating ‘BoJack Horseman’: Exclusive

September 17, 2017May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Here’s What Goes Into Animating ‘BoJack Horseman’: Exclusive

Behind the scenes of the best episodes of ‘BoJack Horseman’ with James Bowman, an assistant director on the Netflix show.

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Inside Netflix’s New Nick Kroll and John Mulaney Cartoon, ‘Big Mouth’: Exclusive

August 28, 2017December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Inside Netflix’s New Nick Kroll and John Mulaney Cartoon, ‘Big Mouth’: Exclusive

The Titmouse founder on his studio’s upcoming comedy, hints at progress on ‘Venture Bros.’ Season 7, and more.

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Here’s How Chuck Jones Really Felt About “What’s Opera, Doc?”

August 10, 2017April 6, 2023 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Here’s How Chuck Jones Really Felt About “What’s Opera, Doc?”

Stephen Fossati—the master animator’s last protégé—reveals the relentless perfectionism of “What’s Opera, Doc?”

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Your Favorite Cartoon Voice Actors’ Favorite Cartoons

May 26, 2017May 9, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on Your Favorite Cartoon Voice Actors’ Favorite Cartoons

A brief dispatch from last weekend’s ‘Saturday Morning Cartoons’ panel at Vulture Festival.

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Nate Jones Explains Why Pam Poovey Will Always Be Funny

May 16, 2017May 27, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on Nate Jones Explains Why Pam Poovey Will Always Be Funny

Jabberjawin’ with the Vulture writer.

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Samurai Jack’s New Aku Greg Baldwin Discusses Taking on Mako’s Role: Exclusive

March 19, 2017February 2, 2021 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Samurai Jack’s New Aku Greg Baldwin Discusses Taking on Mako’s Role: Exclusive

“I’m not Mako.” The new voice actor responsible for Aku on ‘Samurai Jack’ talks about what it’s like to take over for Mako Iwamatsu.

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Real Talk from Moana’s Cultural Appropriation Advisor :  Exclusive

March 3, 2017May 9, 2019 Tiana CamachoComments Off on Real Talk from Moana’s Cultural Appropriation Advisor :  Exclusive

A conversation with Minnie Degawan, an indigenous rights activist who was part of a test screening audience for Moana. Degawan sheds light on the cultural implications and message surrounding the film.

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The Secret Hustle of the First ‘Dexter’s Laboratory’ Short

February 8, 2017January 16, 2020 John MaherComments Off on The Secret Hustle of the First ‘Dexter’s Laboratory’ Short

Cartoon architect Fred Seibert reveals the astonishing backstory behind Genndy Tartakovsky’s work on the first ‘Dexter’s Lab’ short.

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Kayla Rae Whitaker on ‘The Animators,’ Sobriety, and Her Favorite Toons: Exclusive

February 2, 2017May 9, 2019 Sean Fitz-GeraldComments Off on Kayla Rae Whitaker on ‘The Animators,’ Sobriety, and Her Favorite Toons: Exclusive

The debut novelist levels with us about alcoholism, how Nickelodeon and ‘The Simpsons’ influenced her work, and comedy writing.

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EDITORS PICKS

Adam Muto on Why an ‘Adventure Time’ Reboot Is Inevitable

By Sarra Sedghi

Our Q&A with the ‘Adventure Time’ showrunner covers Bubbline ‘shipping, guest directors, and why the show’s reboot is just a matter of time.

Jake Monaco on the Musical Magic of “Forky Asks a Question”

By Marley Crusch

The composer on his work, process, and taste in memes.

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Why The Great Pumpkin Still Haunts You and Me

By John Maher

Halloween, the descendent of Samhain, is about the overlap between the realms of the visible and invisible. Isn’t that enough?

It’s the Day of Black Sun! Do You Know Where Your Glasses Are?

By John Maher

Because it’s important that you do!

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It’s OK to Hate ‘Ren and Stimpy’

By Eric Vilas-Boas

This show just may not be for you.

Why Animation Is So Easily Meme-able, According to an Animator

By Noah Jodice

Memes taken from animation are often in-between, smear, or gag drawings.

WTF Is Felix Colgrave Smoking?

By John Maher

And can we have some before we watch any more cartoons?

An Ode to ‘Up’ a Decade After It Broke Our Hearts

By Isabel Galwey

A personal reflection on Pixar's most poignant tearjerker, 10 years after it came out.

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