History of Cartoon Industry

Many different animals in the forest scene

If we look into history, cartoons have been existing for millennia. The technology and quality of cartoons have changed dramatically in the past few centuries. They have gone through many changes to get to where they are standing today.  Today, the cartoon industry rules the world, and animation gets included in almost … Read more

Guide to Classic Cartoons

Guide to Classic Cartoons

When it comes to entertainment, television shows and movies are among the top choices for many people, and that includes cartoons, too. Cartoons are very popular among kids but are also enjoyed by some adults. The term cartoon originally refers to an illustration, which is sometimes animated, usually in a non-realistic or … Read more

The Delightful Origins of Phineas and Ferb

Phineas and Ferb Logo

Image by http://cdn.dolimg.com/xd/media/holidays/downloads/PaFd_2D_ornament_perry_instructions.pdf, Fair use, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=37700053   Phineas and Ferb are some of the most popular animated characters to date. Created for Disney, the comedy series first premiered in 2008, running till 2015. The program is about Phineas and his stepbrother Ferb Fletcher who are always up for a new project, annoying … Read more

The Unknown History of Betty Boop

Betty Boops’ earliest title card

Betty Boop is one of the most recognized faces in the world. Her 1920s exaggerated flapper style and baby doll voice along with silly adventures made her a popular character for years to come. It was in the early 1930s that she made her first appearance in a talking cartoon called “Dizzy … Read more

What We Should Know About Mel Blanc

Mel Blanc posing with the cast of The Jack Benny Program

Almost everyone spends their entire childhood watching cartoons. While playing with friends and family members is one thing, watching fictional characters and later acting as the same is another. Back in the day, such was the excitement of our favorite cartoons turning up that most of us can clearly remember our favorite … Read more

The History of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

teenage mutant ninja turtles costumes

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles refers to the four human-like superhero turtles, which grew into a popular and enduring franchise. The turtles were born out of a radioactive accident. They were adopted by a talking rat, Splinter, who later became their mentor (sensei). The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, named after the four famous … Read more

The History of the Ren and Stimpy Show

ren and stimpy show title

The Ren & Stimpy Show is an American animated series originally broadcast from 1991 to 1996. It was the brainchild of John Kricfalusi (also known as “John K.”), a former animator who once worked for Filmator and Hanna-Barbera. It was one of the original animated series of the channel Nickelodeon.  The Ren … Read more

The History of Garfield and Friends

Garfield and Friends

Garfield, the lazy, fat, lasagna-loving cat, is the brainchild of American cartoonist Jim Davis. The fictional orange tabby first appeared in a comic strip in 1976. Now, he has been seen in several television series and primetime specials, movies, video games and even a play. Speaking of television series, Garfield makes his … Read more

The Impact of Disney Princesses on Young Girls

blue Disney princess

It is good to see how parents tend to monitor their children’s viewing content and only allowing the ones that do not, in any way, promote inappropriate behaviors and attitudes. However, besides the PG ratings of the movies, what most of the parents are witnessed to deem as okay is considering that … Read more

The History of the Cartoon Top Cat

Top Cat features a gang of cats left with no other option than to scam people to survive in the dangerous alleys of New York City

Top Cat is another William Hanna and Joseph Barbera masterpiece. Set in the dark alleys of New York City, this classic cartoon is all about the adventures of a gang of cats lead by ‘Top Cat.’ Due to poor ratings in the U.S., this cartoon was only aired from September 27, 1961 … Read more

Introduction to Popeye

Popeye black and white

Popeye, otherwise known as Popeye the Sailor, is an iconic cartoon character that first appeared on the Thimble Theatre comic strip published by King Features on January 17, 1929. However, the character’s popularity skyrocketed when he appeared in a series of theatrical cartoon shorts aptly called “Popeye the Sailor,” created by Max … Read more