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Lumpy Space Princess Writes Awful Fan-Fiction, And It’s Fantastic

In the third gender-swapped episode of Adventure Time, Fionna and Cake take a backseat to the supremely important savior of candy-king: Lumpy Space Prince. I mean, holy shit — have you seen his eyes? Those things are like crystal mirrors of flawless beauty. I was even hoping that watching this episode would make LSP real, … Continued

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The Most Powerful Anime Robot Of All Time Has Been Chosen

It has been decided, everyone. Gurren Lagann, of Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann is the most awesome, best robot of all anime, ever. Just kidding — this was just the result of one poll (not that I disagree with the results!). Charapedia, a Japanese site about anime and video game characters, held a poll among its … Continued

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Things Could Be Far Worse Than Ben Affleck As Batman

When Ben Affleck was given the role of Batman in the upcoming Batman vs. Superman, the Internet didn’t seem thrilled (though he handled the controversy well). Still, what few seemed to realize is that there could be worse actors to play Batman. FOX’s Animation Domination High-Def shows us what a future full of other actors … Continued

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Jake Doesn’t Handle Being Rich Well On This Week’s Adventure Time

I’m not sure why I haven’t been leading every recap with the wonderful episode art each week, but we’ll just pretend I always have been. Anyway, “Furniture & Meat” was a pretty solid episode despite not having much to do with this season’s story. It does, however, finally address that boatload of gold Finn and … Continued

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Pixar’s Next Short Isn’t Out For A Year, But It Sounds Fantastic

It’s safe to say that Pixar shorts are a cherished thing. Whenever they come out with a new one, animation fans rejoice at the simple beauty of the short-form storytelling. Fans also have high-expectations, too, as there hasn’t ever been a bad short yet. Well, Pixar doesn’t intend to disappoint, appointing veteran animator James Ford … Continued

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Someone Finally Figured Out Why The Belcher’s Are So Poor

On Bob’s Burgers, everything is always about how poor the family is (or how awesome Louise is). They never have enough rent, or it always ends up getting spent or stolen. It’s a situation many of us can relate to, though the show never makes an effort to actually explain just why the Belcher family … Continued

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When Would Disney Princesses Bite It If They Lived In Westeros?

Most Disney movies project a world that is far different from Game of Thrones’ Westeros. Still, there is royalty in both, and it’s interesting to think about what would happen if these young women were dropped into a grittier world. Would they rise to the ranks as master-manipulators, or would they be murdered through rebellion … Continued

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Gravity Falls Is Back August 1 With Lots To Look Forward To

Disney’s answer to the likes of Adventure Time and The Regular Show returns at the beginning of August for its second season. The new season will give the cast plenty to do, with new creatures to combat and plenty of weird stuff going on in the Mystery Shack. Specifically, Dipper and Mabel will continue unraveling … Continued

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The Powerpuff Girls Are Back To Save The Day

Good news, everyone! Cartoon Network has just announced that The Powerpuff Girls are getting a 2016 rebooted return to TV. This all new series is largely a factor of the January re-imagining’s success. We don’t know whether the reboot will look like the January special or the original, but it’s good to have the girls … Continued

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Masaaki Yuasa Has Turned Adventure Time Into A Wild Spectacle

When it was first announced that Masaaki Yuasa would be directing, writing, and animating an episode of Adventure Time, I was over the moon. After the first guest animated episode of the show was so fantastic, I had high hopes for “Food Chain.” And let me just say you won’t be disappointed. While it’s outside … Continued

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Here’s Hoping Home Is More Than Cheap Jokes And Pretty Animation

So, the trailer for DreamWorks Animation’s Home came out the other day. It’s… interesting, to say the least. The movie is pretty to look at with the potential for a solid core story. But at the same time, it also features questionable voice acting by Rihanna and Jim Parson’s single-shtick nerd-show. Both have their lines … Continued

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The Bravest Warriors Matures Into More Than A Funny YouTube Show

For a long time, The Bravest Warriors was another way for fans of Adventure Time’s Pendleton Ward to see what goes on in his head. The animation was the same, the writing was similar yet more grown up, and the potential for a realized story was lying in wait under the surface. And with the … Continued

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King Star King Looks Like Napalm For Your Brain, In Space

I’m not even sure what we’re looking at here, folks. All I know that since it’s produced by Titmouse Inc. (Metalocalypse, The Venture Bros.,China, IL, Superjail!), there’s a good chance it’s going to defy sanity in the best kind of way. Created by JJ Villard (Shrek 3 and 4), the show follows the eponymous King … Continued

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New Lion King Spin-Off Show Reeks Of Nostalgia-Exploitation

Almost 20 years after The Lion King pounced into our hearts as a tear-jerking classic, Disney is bringing the pride back in an…interesting way. A new animated series aimed at preschoolers, Lion Guard, will air on Disney Junior and the Disney Channel starting November 2015. It will feature Kion, Simba’s son, protecting the jungle from … Continued

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Here’s What How To Train Your Dragon 2 Needs To Be A Hit

How To Train Your Dragon 2 needs to do well if DreamWorks doesn’t want to risk sliding down a slippery slope from which there is no return. With three of their last four movies resulting in financial losses, this sequel to the 2010 blockbuster can breath some fire back into DreamWorks if it brings its … Continued

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Even Robots Get Really Greedy, Sometimes

Don’t let this little red robot’s humble beginnings as a pencil-pusher fool you. He has ambition, and no one else is going to stand in the way of that. But when a small parade of other robots start showing off their nifty tricks, little red gets a little jealous. Watch what happens to him in … Continued

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Nike’s World Cup Short Has All The Charm Of A Mini Pixar Movie

With the World Cup starting on Thursday, countries around the globe are preparing for some insane competition. But before everyone has a chance to duke it out for national pride, Nike has made this short to remind everyone to celebrate the beauty of the game itself. Made with help from Wieden+Kennedy and Passion, this short … Continued

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Finn Is Lost In The Darkness On This Weeks’ Adventure Time

Yeah, that picture pretty much speaks for itself, doesn’t it? Finn is feeling butt-dumps ever since his dad re-entered the picture (and then left again), he lost his arm, and Flame Princess dropped him. His flower is even wilting. Doctor Princess prescribes her patient a heavy dose of fun, but Finn isn’t sure how he’s … Continued

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It Might All Be Falling Apart For The Bravest Warriors

Things are starting to get sticky for the Bravest Warriors. After the last episode saw Chris struggling alone against his destiny, now Beth, Wallow, and Danny are stuck dealing with the coming of the Aeon Worm. Beth’s father has amassed his hamster army of followers and will try to free his master from the See … Continued

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Fionna And Cake Are Back To Help Lumpy Space Prince Start Over

Good news everyone! Adventure Time is serving up another gender-bending episode, bringing back the beloved Fionna and Cake for a third romp through the land of Aaa. This time they’ll be meeting up with Lumpy Space Prince (Peter Serafinowicz) who, like his Ooo counterpart, has run away from his unfair parents to start a new … Continued