HBO Max and Cartoon Network announced today that Sacha Baron Cohen (Academy Award-nominated Borat and Who Is America?) has teamed up with Greg Daniels (King of the Hill) and Mike Judge (King of the Hill) of the newly formed Bandera Entertainment, as well as Michael Koman (SNL, Co-Creator of Nathan for You, and Executive ProducerContinue reading “Sacha Baron Cohen, Greg Daniels, Mike Judge and Michael Koman To Develop Animated Comedy Special, Chelm: The Smartest Place On Earth”
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“When Billie Met Lisa” Short Starring Billie Eilish & FINNEAS To Premiere On Disney+ April 22
Today, Billie Eilish revealed that she will appear alongside “The Simpsons” family in the upcoming short titled “When Billie Met Lisa.” The all-new short, featuring OSCAR and GRAMMY Award-winning artists Billie Eilish and FINNEAS, will premiere Friday, April 22, exclusively on Disney+. In “When Billie Met Lisa,” Lisa Simpson is discovered by chart-topping artists BillieContinue reading ““When Billie Met Lisa” Short Starring Billie Eilish & FINNEAS To Premiere On Disney+ April 22”
Disney+ Presents The Drawing Experience, ‘Sketchbook’ Available To Stream April 27
Disney+ invites you to a one-of-a-kind drawing experience in the all-new, six-part Original Series “Sketchbook” with Walt Disney Animation Studios streaming April 27. From Supper Club and in partnership with Walt Disney Animation Studios, audiences will be given an insider’s look into the animation process as some of the Studios’ talented artists teach them howContinue reading “Disney+ Presents The Drawing Experience, ‘Sketchbook’ Available To Stream April 27”
Rabbit of Seville Screen Print by Tom Whalen
Tom Whalen’s newest Looney Tunes print titled, “Rabbit of Seville” features the classic Barber of Seville spoof episode featuring Bugs Bunny. Tom’s an absolute expert on creating Looney Tunes prints that maintain both the humor and character of the original episodes. Whalen’s Looney Tunes prints will be available HERE for purchase on Tuesday, March 15thContinue reading “Rabbit of Seville Screen Print by Tom Whalen”
Nike Lebron 19 Magic Fruity Pebbles Basketball Shoe
To celebrate National Cereal Day on March 7th, Fruity Pebbles cereal is teaming up with two other cultural icons to tip off a truly colorful partnership in 2022. Powerhouse brand Nike and basketball superstar LeBron James are collaborating with Pebbles cereal, officially licensed from Warner Bros. Consumer Products, to serve up several colorful, flavorful andContinue reading “Nike Lebron 19 Magic Fruity Pebbles Basketball Shoe”
What If Cartoons Were Real?
Here are some artistic interpretations of what animated characters would look like if they were real people. Please Become a Facebook Fan of THE FIRE WIRE by clicking HERE.
Walt Disney Animation Studios Introduces “Strange World” With New Concept Art
Walt Disney Animation Studios shared new concept art for the upcoming feature film “Strange World.” The original action-adventure journeys deep into an uncharted and treacherous land where fantastical creatures await the legendary Clades, a family of explorers whose differences threaten to topple their latest—and by far— most crucial mission. According to director Don Hall, “StrangeContinue reading “Walt Disney Animation Studios Introduces “Strange World” With New Concept Art”
Apple TV+ Delivers Holiday Cheer With New Trailer For “Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang Syne”
“For Auld Lang Syne” is the first new original holiday special to come from Apple’s expanded partnership with WildBrain. In the special, after Lucy experiences a disappointing Christmas because her Grandma couldn’t visit, she resolves to throw the best New Year’s Eve party ever for the entire Peanuts gang, while Charlie Brown struggles to accomplishContinue reading “Apple TV+ Delivers Holiday Cheer With New Trailer For “Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang Syne””
The Batman: The Complete Series Coming To Blu-ray On February 1, 2022
The early years of the Caped Crusader get a closer examination as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment brings the fully-remastered The Batman: The Complete Series to Blu-ray for the very first time. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC, the 65-episode box set will be distributed February 1, 2022 by WBHE on Blu-ray+Digital ($69.99). The six-timeContinue reading “The Batman: The Complete Series Coming To Blu-ray On February 1, 2022”
December 1966 ‘Peanuts’ Strip Sells For World Record $360,000
An original Charles Schulz Peanuts Sunday strip, published December 18, 1966, sold for $360,000 Friday afternoon at Heritage Auctions. That is the highest price ever paid at auction for original Peanuts artwork. Friday’s sale, which happened during the auction house’s Sept. 8-12 Comics & Comic Art Signature Auction, shatters two previous Schulz records held byContinue reading “December 1966 ‘Peanuts’ Strip Sells For World Record $360,000”