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The Top 10 Authors in Animation

May 21, 2019December 30, 2019 Deirdre CoyleComments Off

Pixelated scribes have blessed us with their wisdom across form and genre, from academia to political activism to erotica. Here are ten favorites, ranked.

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The voice of Trigun’s gun-toting leading lady recalls her unforgettable role.

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By John Maher

A pantoum in which Peridot, one of the toughest gems on ‘Steven Universe,’ reflects on her new life on Earth.

‘Over the Garden Wall’ Made the Bassoon Cool Again for You and Me

By John Maher

Our back to school special! Here’s how Cartoon Network’s first miniseries obsessed over woodwinds in the best way possible.

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By Amelia Kidd

Grunkle Stan just wants to see some kind of giant woman. We do too, Grunkle Stan. We do too.

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By John Maher

The executive vice president and creative director of Adult Swim has retired from the network after more than 40 years in entertainment.

Obituary: ‘The Lion King,’ a Good Movie, Dies at 25

By John Maher

The reboot shouldn't exist. But if it helps a new generation deal with parental loss, maybe it'll be worth it. Maybe.

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The Top 10 Authors in Animation

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