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Macie and Me, and the Little Seal Girl Makes Three

August 31, 2016May 9, 2019 Corinne SegalComments Off on Macie and Me, and the Little Seal Girl Makes Three

On the subtle queer feminism of ‘As Told By Ginger.’

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The Quiet Potential of ‘The Loud House’

August 30, 2016August 11, 2021 Ruth MorrisonComments Off on The Quiet Potential of ‘The Loud House’

Here’s everything we like—and where we think the show could do better.

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Exclusive Interview: Fred Seibert on How Creativity Flourished at Nickelodeon

August 25, 2016December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Exclusive Interview: Fred Seibert on How Creativity Flourished at Nickelodeon

Talking Nickelodeon with Fred Seibert, the backstage architect of your childhood.

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Which SpongeBob Character Would Survive the Oil Spill?

August 15, 2016May 9, 2019 Katie Van BruntComments Off on Which SpongeBob Character Would Survive the Oil Spill?

Is Bikini Bottom ready for a disaster?

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Poem: Nobody Cares About Skeeter Valentine

August 8, 2016May 14, 2019 Joanna C. ValenteComments Off on Poem: Nobody Cares About Skeeter Valentine

A poem for Nickelodeon’s ‘Doug.’

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The Hey Arnold Episode That Changed Everything

August 4, 2016May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on The Hey Arnold Episode That Changed Everything

“Helga on the Couch,” AKA The One Where Helga Sees a Therapist is an episode ‘Hey Arnold!’ fans love. I re-watched it to see if it holds up.

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15 Things Brandon Vietti Learned Directing Batman, Young Justice, and Scooby-Doo: Exclusive

July 21, 2016May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on 15 Things Brandon Vietti Learned Directing Batman, Young Justice, and Scooby-Doo: Exclusive

After almost two decades, working on the movies starring the heroes he grew up watching…is still pretty cool.

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35 Haiku Written for the Cartoon Heroines of Our Time

June 2, 2016May 9, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on 35 Haiku Written for the Cartoon Heroines of Our Time

We asked a group of creative friends to send us haiku in honor of their favorite leading ladies in cartoons.

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Inside the Passion of ‘Batman: The Animated Podcast’: Exclusive

May 11, 2016August 1, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Inside the Passion of ‘Batman: The Animated Podcast’: Exclusive

Two decades after the genre-defining show ended, Justin Michael is the evangelist that ‘Batman: The Animated Series’ needs and deserves.

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Hal Lublin Breaks Down ‘Venture Bros.’ and Playing Up His Asthma: Exclusive

March 17, 2016December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Hal Lublin Breaks Down ‘Venture Bros.’ and Playing Up His Asthma: Exclusive

We chatted with the comedian and voice actor on his craft, his health, playing to rooms filled with judgment, and how he came to voice Wide Wale — the soggiest archvillain of 2016.

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EDITORS PICKS

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Amethyst Is the Path to Self-Acceptance, Not the Destination

By Ruth Morrison

The most rambunctious Crystal Gem is still trying to figure it out, and that’s OK.

aggretsuko

‘Aggretsuko’ Shows the Power of Women Reclaiming Their Anger

By Marley Crusch

And for this woman, among many others, it was damn well time a show did.

Neon Genesis Evangelion, by the Numbers

By Eric Vilas-Boas

A tabulation.

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What ‘She-Ra’ Gets Right About Angsty Queerness

By Maya Gittelman

Catra is one complex (cat)woman.

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BoJack Horseman Season 4: A Spoiler-Free Review

By Eric Vilas-Boas

The show's topped itself. Here's a spoiler-free review of the Netflix crown jewel’s fourth season, which again defies cartoon convention

How Peter Lurye Made ‘The Magic School Bus’ Sing

By John Maher

Have you ever hopped on 'The Magic School Bus'? Little Richard and Lin-Manuel Miranda have. All aboard! The show's composer will take you for a wild ride.

Here’s ‘Xavier: Renegade Angel’ in a Nutshell

By John Maher

It’s been 10 years. Somehow.

Could a Northern Water Tribe Capital City Exist In Real Life?

By John Maher

Today’s important question is brought to you by a very dumb study. Also: Welcome to Waterbending Week!

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