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Hollywood is betting big on animation in 2021

Feb 17, 2021
Steaming platforms are investing heavily in new original cartoons, as well as building libraries of older favorites.
Streaming services like HBO Max and Disney+ are investing more and more into animation like "The Simpsons," streaming on Disney+.
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Growing up in "Cartoon County"

Author Cullen Murphy talks about his new book and what it was like having a dad who was a cartoonist.
John Cullen Murphy's Big Ben Bolt (July 26, 1978)

Cartoonist Cathy Guisewite on her best gift ever

Dec 15, 2014
The "Cathy" creator talks about two gifts that fit both sides of her personality.

The numbers for September 30, 2014

Sep 30, 2014
Secret Service slipups, solar power and the death of Saturday morning cartoons.

Killing Archie, to keep his brand healthy

Jul 15, 2014
There are many Archies loose in the world.

What Donald Duck tells us about the economy

Jun 9, 2014
Donald Duck was in a good generation to be an American.

Netflix wades into kids' shows

Feb 12, 2013
Netflix hopes new animated series will tap into the lucrative market for children's shows...and merchandizing.

For public good, not for profit.

Animated Short: The Amazing Health Care Arms Race

Sep 13, 2011
At the crossroads of our national debate about jobs and our national debate about health care debt... Is the (fictional) city of Hobbs. Its ...