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Just Look at the Nicktoons Art Hitting This Austin Gallery

December 2, 2016May 14, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Just Look at the Nicktoons Art Hitting This Austin Gallery

Nicktoons, in a gallery. Goddamn.

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A Tender Benediction, Unearthed from the Bowels of Nickelodeon

September 1, 2016May 9, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on A Tender Benediction, Unearthed from the Bowels of Nickelodeon

We’ve dedicated the entire month of August 2016 to writing only about Nicktoons. This is its swan song.

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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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Doug Dimmadome Looks Awfully Familiar

August 30, 2016May 9, 2019 Evan FonsecaComments Off on Doug Dimmadome Looks Awfully Familiar

Make Dimmsdale great again?

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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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The 10 Weirdest Side Monsters on ‘Aaahh!!! Real Monsters’

August 29, 2016May 9, 2019 Kyle KuchtaComments Off on The 10 Weirdest Side Monsters on ‘Aaahh!!! Real Monsters’

The best monsters weren’t necessarily the leads.

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How ‘Invader Zim’ Navigated the World of Human Disguise

August 27, 2016May 9, 2019 Dan PowellComments Off on How ‘Invader Zim’ Navigated the World of Human Disguise

Hiding in plain sight, he was one of the most relatable cartoons ever drawn.

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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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Katara’s Bloody Dance With Death

August 24, 2016May 9, 2019 Claire DundermanComments Off on Katara’s Bloody Dance With Death

Katara was a hero from day one.

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When Rocko’s Modern Life Showed Me the Afterlife

August 23, 2016May 9, 2019 Siena KoncsolComments Off on When Rocko’s Modern Life Showed Me the Afterlife

Prepare for a trip to Heck.

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EDITORS PICKS

Bump “Unga Bunga Bunga” This Halloween

By John Maher

There’s nothing more worthy of a listen today than this 10-year-old Flavor Flav ode to animation and absurdity.

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The Best Redemption Arc in Television History, Examined

By John Maher

Prince Zuko's story in 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' is a master class in character development. And it gets even better in the comics.

‘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.

A Beer Here, a Page There: D+L Talks with Moe Szyslak

By Michael J. Seidlinger

You know him as Moe's Tavern's bitter bartender. But do you know his writing? The Dot and Line sits down with Moe Szyslak so he can tell it to us straight.

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Ask Scratchy: All I Want is to Love and Be Loved, But Ladies Ignore Me

By Dr. Scratchansniff

The Ice King of ‘Adventure Time’ needs some advice, and our house head shrinker, Dr. Scratchansniff, is here to help.

The Pencil Power of Richard Williams

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Cancer claimed the life of the legendary animator behind the vibrant cartooning in 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' and more masterworks.

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Ode to the Strongarm Alchemist

By Alex Costello

A poem for Alex Louis Armstrong.

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Anatomy of an Animated Badass

By John Maher

Nine core qualities that make a cartoon cool.

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A Long Chat with Tom Smith, Designer and Animator of the New Short ‘Gleep Glorp and Lasertag’

By Rob Ryan

We chatted with Rocko's Modern Life storyboard artist Tom Smith about his and Justin Michael's new animated short "Gleep Glorp and Lasertag" (out this week!) plus what it's like to work on Seth Green's Robot Chicken and create a couch gag for The Simpsons.

‘F/sn:UBW’ FTW

By John Maher

Wtf? Wym, wtf? 'F/sn:UBW' ftw! Smdh.

2017 editorial | Editorial by MysteryThemes.