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David Steven Cohen, an Emmy-winning writer and composer who served as head writer on “Courage the Cowardly Dog,” died March 15 of cancer in Brooklyn, N.Y. He was 66.

Born in Brooklyn, Cohen started out working with Steve Martin on a comedy-anthology series for CBS. He then became a writer for “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” and “Alf,” co-creating and executive producing NBC’s animated “ALFTales.”

On the teen comedy “Parker Lewis Can’t Lose,” Cohen served as co-executive producer and head writer, and also served as co-executive producer on Fox’s “Living Single.”

He co-wrote the animated feature “Balto” for exec producer Steven Spielberg.

Cohen received two Emmy nominations and a Writers Guild Award for Nickelodeon’s “The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss,” and worked with Amy Sedaris and Stephen Colbert as consulting producer of Comedy Central’s “Strangers With Candy.”

Cartoon Network’s “Courage the Cowardly Dog” premiered in 1999 and ran for four seasons.

David Steven Cohen, the Emmy-nominated writer and producer who helped turn Courage the Cowardly Dog into a beloved hit, has passed away. He was 58 years old.

Cohen's passing was announced by Cartoon Network in a post on Instagram. Including an image of Cohen, the caption noted, "The things we do for love. Thank you, David, for your work on the strangely beautiful world of Courage, lovingly adding to our childhood trauma while teaching poignant life lessons. How you've brought to life a scared but courageous little dog reminds us that we can do anything, even if we're afraid. Rest well."

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Cartoon Network also added a comment to the post that reads, "There's no such thing as perfect, you're beautiful as you are, Courage. With all of your imperfections, you can do anything you want to do!"

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Cartoon Network, in its prime, was the king of animated programming. Whether it be Dexter's Lab, Teen Titans, Courage the Cowardly Dog, or Johnny Bravo, everyone had their favorite Cn show growing up. However, one of the riskier shows the network ever made was Ed, Edd n’ Eddy. The series lasted for almost a decade, from 1999 to 2008. Since then, the complete series has been immortalized on DVD. However, now Ed, Edd n’ Eddy fans are getting treated to their first Funko Pop set.

The cable channel Cartoon Network and its adult-geared programming block Adult Swim are reportedly taking episodes out of their rerun rotations following the recent plane crashes in Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The X account Cn News/Schedules reported on Friday, January 31, that The Amazing World of Gumball’s “The Saint,” Courage The Cowardly Dog’s “Scuba-Scuba Doo,” Family Guy’s “Boy (Dog) Meets Girl (Dog)” and “Yug Ylimaf,” Robot Chicken’s “Happy Russian Deathdog Dolloween 2 U” and The Eric Andre Show’s “Hannibal Quits” will be pulled from the schedule for the next two weeks “due to depicting, or joking about, plane crashes.” ComicBook.com has plot details for each episode: As the site reports, “The Saint,” “Yug Ylimaf,” and “Scuba-Scuba Dog” all depict aviation accidents; “Boy (Dog) Meets Girl (Dog)” contains a 9/11 joke; “Happy Russian Deathdog Dolloween 2 U” features a reference to the plane crash in Donnie Darko...

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The SpongeBob SquarePants franchise has enjoyed unprecedented success. As an animated hit, it has enjoyed an exceptional run of 15 seasons over 25 years. It has even seen two spin-off shows in the form of Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years and The Patrick Star Show. There have also been multiple movies, video games, and books. As a franchise, it is largely geared towards children, but it has also become a hit among adults. People from all age groups can enjoy SpongeBob's antics, which is how the show has enjoyed such lasting success. Where other animated series only capture their target audience, SpongeBob SquarePants has endured by remaining entertaining to any viewer.

Part of that success comes from its concept. As a fry cook, SpongeBob has become the Krusty Krab's best worker,...

Hey there, fellow movie lovers! Unless you’ve been living under a rock (or stuck in the Matrix), you’ve probably noticed how artificial intelligence is taking Hollywood by storm. It’s like having a super-powered assistant that can help create mind-blowing special effects, generate scripts, and even bring back beloved actors who are no longer with us.

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But here’s the thing – while AI promises to revolutionize how we make and consume entertainment, it’s also stirring up some serious concerns in Tinseltown. From actors worried about their jobs to writers questioning the future of creativity, there’s a lot at stake. Let’s dive into the top 10 threats that AI poses to Hollywood and explore some practical ways to tackle them head-on.

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During the latter part of the 20th century, Cartoon Network delivered some amazing kids' shows, including Courage the Cowardly Dog and Dexter's Laboratory. Yet, as the next generation showcased different interests, cartoons seemed to fade into the background. Plus, with the advent of sites like YouTube and TikTok, children can gain access to their favorite content whenever they please.

Yet, Cartoon Network has still managed to remain at the forefront of children's entertainment. While the broadcaster now has a lot more to compete with, it's still able to impress audiences with its assorted collection of animated shows. Thus, it could be argued that Cartoon Network is still as popular in the 2020s as it was in the 1990s.

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There have been so many iconic shows that have defined Cartoon Network over the last three decades, like Dexter's Lab, The Powerpuff Girls, Chowder, Courage the Cowardly Dog, and Adventure Time – just to name a few. However, in terms of action series, there is no name as beloved on the network as Totally Spies. The French show originally ran for six seasons, from 2001 to 2015, but hasn't had a new season in over a decade. That changes soon, as Totally Spies Season 7 has found a new home stateside for 2025.

One of Cartoon Network’s nostalgic programming blocks, Toonami Rewind has been officially canceled, marking the end of its Friday evening showcase of classic Toonami hits Sailor Moon, Naruto, and Dragon Ball Z. Running from 5 to 7 p.m. Et/Pt, Toonami Rewind was beloved for reintroducing viewers to iconic anime series that helped define the original Toonami era. However, the Friday block will now be replaced by Checkered Past, a new lineup focusing on vintage Cartoon Network originals that will run during the same time slot Monday through Thursday, with an additional segment taking over Friday evenings.

Toonami Rewind gave fans of the late 90s and early 2000s anime a rare opportunity to revisit formative series that brought Japanese animation into mainstream Western pop culture. Its cancelation leaves a void for those who cherished reliving the golden age of Toonami, and newcomers experiencing the classics for the first time. Still,...

Many beloved properties of Cartoon Network are about to disappear from Max as Warner Bros. Discovery continues to trim down their streaming library. Congratulations to Nickelodeon for winning the animation rivalry simply by letting us stream SpongeBob SquarePants.

When controversial Wbd CEO David Zaslav assumed control of the WarnerMedia empire and its massive, culturally crucial portfolio of original TV shows and movies in 2022, he set the tone for his tenure by cancelling completed and well-screened films like Coyote vs. Acme just to earn tax write-offs and recoup some of the production costs. Very quickly, cartoon-loving Max subscribers and Warner Bros.-associated artists realized that Zaslav’s intention with the post-merger mega-company was to rein in its sprawling streaming library, cut down on animation and focus on pushing shows that are cheaper and quicker to produce, like numerous spinoffs of 90 Day Fiancé or a Harry Potter-themed baking competition.

Since cancelling Coyote vs. Acme,...

Animated specters, demons, angry eggplants, and all manner of otherworldly entities visited the town of Nowhere in “Courage the Cowardly Dog.” Created by John Dilworth, the bizarrely endearing Cartoon Network show about an apprehensive pup facing strange foes to protect his beloved owner, Muriel, celebrates its 25th anniversary this month.

“Courage” debuted on November 12, 1999, and spawned 52 episodes (102 segments). However, the brave pinkish canine (voiced by Marty Grabstein) first appeared in Dilworth’s 1996 Oscar-nominated short film “The Chicken from Outer Space,” which served as the show’s pilot.

“I never thought of making a cartoon show that would have such an impact,” said Dilworth during a recent video interview from New York. “Look at my colleagues doing ‘The Simpsons,’ there are shows that are profound. I just have this little dog show, and perhaps it was my wanting to do a family drama that had elements of scary and funny in it.

The loss of a loved one gives way to full-fledged lunacy in Hold Your Breath, the feature debut from directing duo Karrie Crouse and Will Joines. Set in the Oklahoma panhandle circa 1933, the film depicts the brutal dust storms that ravaged the prairie and threatened the lives of its residents during the Dust Bowl.

1980s nostalgia is out and 1990s nostalgia is in, with the horror genre doling out films like I Saw the TV Glow (review) and now Mr. Crocket, an adaptation of Brandon Espy’s 2022 short of the same name (itself a part of Hulu’s Bite Size Halloween series). Espy’s feature debut sadly sees the filmmaker struggling to find inspiration, working with a pedestrian script despite some impressive gore effects and puppetry.

It’s 1994 in the town of Shurry Bottom, Pa, and Summer has recently been widowed following the tragic death of her husband. She’s left to raise their son Major (Ayden Gavin) on her own, but finds herself struggling to deal with his public outbursts and temper tantrums as he attempts to process his own grief. Following a particularly nasty fight between the two of them, a magic mailbox suddenly appears in their front yard, delivering a VHS...

“Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice” is uniquely its own beast, so it can be hard to find what to watch when you want more of that vibe.

What you need replicated could be that weird Tim Burton charm, a deep feeling of nostalgia – likely for the ’80s – or a blend of comedy and the supernatural. The movie is leaving many chasing one or many of these highs and we think we’ve come up with a few options to make your decision easier.

These are seven shows like “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice” you should check out if you need more Tim Burton vibes in your life after the movie.

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A show that gives major Tim Burton Energy and keeps Jenna Ortega front and center on your screen will likely be what many people are looking for after leaving “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice.” Netflix’s Addams Family spinoff “Wednesday...

Funko is collaborating with Cartoon Network for a Digital Pop! collection of classic characters, and Screen Rant has a first look. Cartoon Network was founded in 1992, and within just a few years had a slate of programming that would define the taste of generations. Funko has brought the networks best-loved characters to collectors shelves with Funko Pop! figurines, but they will be Funko-fied as digital collectibles for first time with this upcoming series.

Screen Rant is happy to present a first look at the Cartoon Network x Funko Series 1 Digital Pop! collectibles. The series celebrates some of Cartoon Networks best shows of the 1990s and 2000s including Ed, Edd n Eddy, Dexters Laboratory, Samurai Jack, Space Ghost, and Courage the Cowardly Dog. Collectors can enjoy animated trading cards based on iconic characters from those series, with multiple purchase options offering different numbers of Digital Pop! cards. Scroll on to learn...

While streaming has made it easier to binge our favorite shows and movies all in one place, it also means that titles we’ve loved for years can become inaccessible at a moment’s notice. The corporations that own Netflix, Max, Hulu, and others now have the ability to truncate their catalogs in an attempt to present a leaner library and save costs, often at the expense of series and films that consumers love.

Cartoon Network became the latest victim of this phenomenon recently as fans of the iconic brand can no longer visit the cable channel’s website, which has been a fixture of the web since the late 1990s. The URL cartoonnetwork.com now redirects to Max’s website. It leaves the future of the shows from Cartoon Network in question, especially because there is no clarity on what will remain on Max and what will be lost to faint millennial memories.

Cartoon Network is offline. Warner Bros. Discovery has apparently pulled the plug on the official website for Cartoon Network shortly after squashing the cartoon-centric streaming service Boomerang.

Per THR, the network's official website (CartoonNetwork.com) now redirects visitors directly to the sign-up page for the streaming service Max, which hosts Cartoon Network content for paid subscribers. The message notes that cable subscribers can continue to enjoy Cartoon Network programming on television and connected apps, but when it comes to streaming, the page noted, Looking for episodes of your favorite Cartoon Network shows? Check out whats available to stream on Max (subscription required)."

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Cartoon Network reboots like Adventure Time movie and Regular Show new series spark interest in potential returns for other beloved shows. Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, Courage the Cowardly Dog, and The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy are prime candidates for reboots. Series like Codename: Kids Next Door, The Cramp Twins, and Ed, Edd N Eddy also have untapped potential for successful returns.

There have been several major Cartoon Network reboots in recent years that have highlighted other series that should also return. With Adventure Time getting a movie, Regular Show receiving a new series, and a new season of Gumball on the way, this brings to mind the other fantastic shows that Cartoon Network viewers would love to see back on the small screen. While some were lesser-known productions that deserved more attention, other major series also have maintained plenty of reboot potential.

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Warner Bros. Discovery is shuttering its Boomerang streaming service. The Boomerang cable channel will live on.

Boomerang operations will cease on September 30; some of its programming will be integrated into Max, Wbd’s core streaming service. (There is already a decent amount of crossover to begin with.) And that’s exactly where Warner Bros. Discovery will send those Boomerang subscribers. Boomerang members will see their subscription automatically moved to Max’s ad-free tier with no change to their monthly price for a minimum of six months, a person with knowledge of the situation told IndieWire.

Until then, it’s a sweet deal: Boomerang cost $5.99 per month, Max’s ad-free plan is $16.99. Since everything (and we do mean everything) at Wbd is a financial decision, you better believe that $11/month won’t be left on the table for any longer than it feels it has to.

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Welcome to the dog days of summer, where you’ll sweat through your clothes mere seconds after stepping outside and you risk a nasty sunburn just from getting your mail.

That said, we’re more interested in the canine part of the equation. After all, what better way to distract you from a bout of heat stroke than by watching the funniest pups in the history of movies?

To determine which hilarious furballs should make our list, we reached out to all manner of dog experts — from veterinarians to dog groomers to the voice of the Taco Bell Dog to the guy who performs Rowlf for the Muppets. Which is to say: We’re confident that we most definitely barked up the right tree.

For the record, though, this list is only movie dogs, so no Eddie from Frasier or Courage the Cowardly Dog, though some of the dogs below...

Zoinks! After more than seven years, Boomerang, the cartoon streaming service from Warner Bros. Discovery, is shutting down as a standalone service.

Boomerang will be shut down next month, and its catalog of shows — including “Scooby-Doo,” “Looney Tunes,” “Tom and Jerry,” “The Flintstones,” “Courage the Cowardly Dog” and more — will become part of Max. “As of September 30, 2024, the Boomerang app and website will no longer be available,” the service says in a notice on its customer website.

“Starting September 30, you can watch fan-favorite Boomerang shows alongside Max’s full catalog of iconic series, hit movies, fresh originals, breaking news, and family favorites including ‘The Amazing World of Gumball,’ ‘Teen Titans Go!,’ ‘Lego Batman’ and more!” Boomerang says in the customer notice.

As of next month, most Boomerang subscribers will be migrated to Wbd’s Max ad-free tier, retaining their current subscription price for a minimum of six months. Currently, Boomerang costs $5.99/month,...

Some of the best Amazing World of Gumball episodes combine kid-friendly jokes with more mature humor, appealing to both children and parents. The series is considered one of the best Cartoon Network shows of the 2010s, with its dry wit and genuine nature capturing the hearts of viewers. The show's best episodes range from witty and humorous to poignant and heartwarming, proving its versatility and wide appeal.

The best Amazing World of Gumball episodes contain a mixture of kid and adult humor that makes the series a modern classic. The Amazing World of Gumball is part of a group of classic Cartoon Network shows with humor that appeal to kids and parents. It's not shocking the adventures of Gumball and his adopted brother Darwin lasted six captivating seasons, all the way up until its polarizing cliffhanger. Even though the series is consistently solid, some episodes were better than others.

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"Dexter's Laboratory" was the first in an incredible wave of original animated shows from Cartoon Network. "Cow and Chicken," "Johnny Bravo," "I Am Weasel," "The Powerpuff Girls," "Ed, Edd, n Eddy,", "Courage the Cowardly Dog," and "Dexter's Laboratory" were collectively known as Cartoon Cartoons, and they turned Cartoon Network into a popular destination for animated entertainment that landed with kids and adults alike. However, Genndy Tartakovsky is one of only two creators from this run of shows who is still making groundbreaking animation today. The other is "The Powerpuff Girls" creator Craig McCracken, who just so happened to cut his teeth working alongside Tartakovsky through much of the first couple seasons of "Dexter's Laboratory." Perhaps that's why it's so wonderful to this day.

"Dexter's Laboratory" smartly' borrows and mixes elements from the best classic cartoons. There's the slapstick comedy elements that come from "Looney Tunes,...

If you’re trying to decide between Max and Netflix, you’re looking at two of the most impressive streaming services around. While Netflix is the default streamer for millions of people, we can make a case that Max is the better choice. Why? Let’s dig in.

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Max is $9.99 / month with ads, $16.99 ad-free, and $20.99 if you want 4K.

Netflix is $6.99 / month with ads or $15.49 to go ad-free, and $22.99 for the 4K option.

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We can make a case that Max has the best movie library of any streaming service since the Warner Bros. archive goes back 100 years and includes some of the biggest blockbusters ever created.

Since its beginning all the way back in the 1990s, Courage The Cowardly Dog has left its fans with mystery and intrigue. The simple plot of an anxious dog trying everything he can to protect his owners against recurring danger is not only wholesomely unique, but it also has proven to be horrifyingly impactful. It's odd to remember that it is actually marketed as a children's show, considering how nightmare-inducing it really is. One thing's for certain, though, this show won't be leaving the heads of any kid who has watched it even when they're grown.

With so much terror lurking around every corner and no explanation whatsoever as to what is going on, it's no surprise that die-hard fans of the series have taken a great deal of time coming up with the most interesting theories. Some might think these theories are a bit of a stretch, but the...

Maxwell Atom's animated series "The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy" debuted on the Cartoon Network on June 13, 2003, and would go on to run for 84 episodes over the course of six seasons. The premise was delightfully ghoulish. The cluelessly happy Billy (Richard Steven Horvitz) and the angry misanthrope Mandy (Grey DeLisle) once cheated Death by rigging a limbo competition; it seems that Death will grant favors to the living should they win at a competition à la Ingmar Bergman's "The Seventh Seal."

Because of Billy and Mandy's limbo victory, a grim reaper named Grim (Greg Eagles) becomes their indentured servant. Grim constantly wants to kill Billy and Mandy, while the kids just want to go on adventures. Grim begrudgingly goes along. Early Billy & Mandy segments were originally aired as part of the diptych series "Grim & Evil," which shared its 22-minute airtime with another Maxwell Atom series, "Evil Con Carne.

The '90s were a great time to be a young horror-loving kid. There were several gateway horror shows and movies that made genre fans out of an entire generation, preparing kids for the horrors of the real world within the safe confines of a television set. It was a time of "Goosebumps" and of "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark," a time of "Aaahh!!! Real Monsters" and "Tales from the Cryptkeeper." Then there was "Courage the Cowardly Dog."

Though "Real Monsters" featured, well, monsters, it was still definitely a comedic show. "Courage the Cowardly Dog," though, even when it wasn't technically scary, it was always eerie and disturbing. The cartoon follows the eponymous dog Courage, who lives with an elderly couple in a farm in the middle of Nowhere, Kansas. They are constantly thrown into weird, often spooky situations. The series started with a pilot short titled "The Chicken from Outer Space,...

Courage the Cowardly Dog's best episodes blend absurdist comedy with unsettling horror, appealing to both kids and adults with surreal visuals. The show's iconic pilot was nominated for an Academy Award, solidifying its status as a cult classic with creepy monsters and unique storytelling. With themes ranging from depression to supernatural forces, Courage the Cowardly Dog stands out as a critically acclaimed and memorable children's show.

Courage the Cowardly Dog was one of the most bizarre Cartoon Network originals to appear on the channel, and the best episodes of Courage the Cowardly Dog prove that. Created by animator John R. Dilworth back in 1999, Courage the Cowardly Dog became something of a phenomenon following its four-season run on Cartoon Network. With its mix of absurdist comedy and unsettling horror, the show cemented itself as a landmark in childrens animation, appealing to both kids and adults alike and providing some serious nightmare fuel along the way.

Warner Bros. tried to mix Tom and Jerry with Willy Wonka, but the creepy animated crossover missed the mark with audiences. The forced fusion of slapstick humor, altered character dynamics, and uneven animation made Tom and Jerry's Wonka crossover fall flat. Fans and critics viewed Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory as a mindless, unsettling combo of two beloved franchises.

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Anime fans got the surprise of a lifetime after Netflix announced a crossover between two of the greatest fighting anime. On June 6, 2024, Netflix is going to release Baki Hanma vs. Kengan Ashura. Both of these anime are famous for their absolute brutality and showcase proper and intense fights that can make even non-anime fans stick to the edge of their seats.

Everyone was blown away by the news and could hardly wait for the crossover to hit the screens. Fans have a lot of expectations from Baki Hanma vs. Kengan Ashura and have flooded social media with posts suggesting how great of an announcement it is. They even brought classic crossovers and crossovers they would like to see into a comparison debate.

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Ever since its debut in 1969, Scooby-Doo has become one of the most treasured cartoons ever. From its unique narrative to iconic storylines, the cartoon show has spanned several episodes, series, movies, toys, games, and many more, with its characters and mythos a permanent part of popular culture.

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Director Emma Tammi was facing quite a lot when bringing Five Nights at Freddy’s to the big screen with writers like Scott Cawthon and Seth Cuddeback.

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Dodge Greenley, the creator of the Adult Swim x Cartoon Network crossover show Pibby, has revealed concept art of a famous Looney Tunes character in his corrupted form.

On Instagram, Greenley uploaded concept art used to sell the premise of the comically dark crossover show and how to execute it. "In development for Pibby, we used Yosemite Sam as an example of how cartoon characters might get corrupted and turn into monsters," Greenley said. "Here are a few different iterations. I was reading Chainsaw Man at the time, and I was really inspired by the Gun Devil designs."

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The artwork shows Yosemite Sam in his new monstrous form caused by the Glitch. In this form, Sam is huge and has four eyes, sharp teeth and multiple guns growing out of his body.

Cartoon Network revolutionized the world of animation with its 24/7 cartoon broadcasts, starting with re-runs of classics like The Flintstones and Scooby-Doo. Original Cartoon Network shows from the '90s, like Johnny Bravo and Courage the Cowardly Dog, continue to have a strong following and are considered iconic. The Powerpuff Girls, with its fierce action, stylish animation, and hidden adult jokes, is considered the best original Cartoon Network show of the '90s, winning multiple awards and leaving a lasting cultural legacy.

The original '90s Cartoon Network shows made for a golden era for the animation powerhouse. In 1991, Ted Turner bought Hanna-Barbera Productions for $320 million. Desiring a channel to broadcast Hanna-Barbera's extensive library of cartoons, he launched the Cartoon Network channel in 1992 — the first in history to play cartoons 24/7. Initially, these programs were re-runs of classics like The Flintstones, Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!, and Jonny Quest. As the channel grew,...

Max embraces the Halloween season in a massive way by putting horror for all ages front and center with a “House of Halloween” interactive spotlight page, and it’s now live. It’s a choose your own adventure, Halloween style this spooky season.

The streaming platform aims to be the premier destination for Halloween. The “House of Halloween” spotlight page separates content into various scare levels, featuring categories such as Sweet Treat, which highlights titles like Coraline, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, and “Halloween Cookie Challenge,” Scary, But Not Scary-Scary, which includes HBO’s “The Last of Us,” “True Blood,” and “Lovecraft Country,” and Haunt Your Dreams, showcasing some of Max’s most chilling content, with a lineup of horror films including Annabelle, It, Evil Dead Rise, The Nun, and The Exorcist, which turns 50 this year.

Look for the second season of the HBO Original horror series “30 Coins...

Powerpuff Girls and Samurai Jack may actually take place in the same universe, as revealed in The Powerpuff Girls: Super Smash-Up #1. The worlds of Powerpuff Girls and Samurai Jack are potentially variants of each other, both filled with monsters and superpowered villains. The connection between Powerpuff Girls and Samurai Jack raises dark questions about the history of both universes, such as the fate of Townsville under Aku's rule.

A long-speculated theory about the relationship between Samurai Jack and the Powerpuff Girls may actually hold water. Powerpuff Girls: Super Smash-Up reveals a connection between the two action cartoons, which may all but confirm one of the darkest Cartoon Network fan theories.

Fans lucky enough to be in the viewing demographic of early 2000s' Cartoon Network had a fantastic library at their disposal. There was something for everyone on the hit cable channel, including comedic, action-packed cartoons like Powerpuff Girls and Samurai Jack.

This is Day 144 of the WGA strike and Day 71 of the SAG-AFTRA strike.

As contract talks between striking writers and their studio counterparts entered a third straight day, picketing in New York City continued Friday at the home of ABC’s The View amid reports and rumors of progress in a stalemate that has lasted 144 days.

On a day when such boldface names as Amy Schumer, Bradley Whitford and Busy Philipps were on the picket line, the real stars of the day might have been a vacationing family from Florida who gave up their tickets to the show to join the strikers. Read more about them below.

“Our heads are all spinning,” Schumer told Deadline after joining the picket Friday. The Emmy-winning comic actor, writer and director responded to a call by the Writers Guild for picket line reinforcements on both coasts and said that of all the issues driving the strike,...

It’s not even October, but Massachusetts is already being spoiled with horror events. A mere week after Silver Scream Con took place in Danvers, Terror Con slashed into the Royal Plaza Trade Center in Marlborough on September 15-17.

Freddy Krueger himself, Robert Englund, had the longest lines throughout the weekend. He was joined by several other A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise alumni: Part 1’s Heather Langenkamp, Amanda Wyss, and Ronee Blakeley; Part 2’s Mark Patton and Kim Myers; Part 4’s Lisa Wilcox and Nicholas Mele; Part 5’s Erika Anderson, Whit Hertford, and Beatrice Boepple; and Freddy vs. Jason‘s Monica Keena.

Other big draws included Lance Henriksen (Aliens), Edward Furlong (Terminator 2), pro wrestling legend Mick Foley, The Walking Dead‘s Seth Gilliam, Ross Marquand, Chandler Riggs, Emily Kinney, and Katelyn Nacon, Danielle Harris (Halloween), Sherilyn Fenn (Twin Peaks), John Kassir (Tales from the Crypt), and a Fright Night reunion with Chris Sarandon,...

Adult Swim has been gradually taking up more airtime on Cartoon Network, with recent events suggesting that it may eventually dominate the entire day's schedule. Adult Swim's success with older demographics and its recent increase in ratings have positioned it as a key player for Warner Bros. Discovery, which is looking to target the older generation to combat the decline of cable TV. Cartoon Network's relevance is at risk, as linear ratings continue to decline and original series migrate to streaming platforms. With Adult Swim dominating 13 hours of the day, Cartoon Network's future is uncertain.

Those of us who grew up in the 2000s hold Cartoon Network in a special place in our hearts. Courage the Cowardly Dog, The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy, The Powerpuff Girls, and Ed Edd n Eddy were just some of the titles that defined the decade for the network. When the day was over,...

If you have fond memories of catching Adult Swim in the quiet hours of the night, you may be in for a shocking surprise. Following the successful viewership of Unicorn: Warriors Eternal and My Adventures with Superman, the popular adult-oriented network is broadening its horizons once again. A recent announcement has brought yet another schedule extension for Adult Swim, stretching Adult Swim's operating hours into as early as 5:00 Pm. Thankfully, instead of another two hours of King of the Hill, Adult Swim is also introducing a new programming block to fill this space: "Checkered Past."

A reference to the old Cartoon Network checkerboard logo, Checkered Past will bring back four classic shows from your childhood before returning to Adult Swim's regular programming. It's not a foreign concept to the late-night network, especially if you've been a long-time viewer. But this shake-up in programming represents a wider shift in priorities...

Live-action art of Cartoon Network characters like Johnny Bravo looks pretty accurate. Others like The Powerpuff Girls miss the mark. While some Cartoon Network franchises like The Powerpuff Girls, Johnny Bravo, and Ed, Edd n Eddy have the potential for successful live-action adaptations, finding the right tone and vision seem to be difficult.

Cartoon Network live-action art looks disturbingly accurate, with Dexter, the Powerpuff Girls, and more getting a makeover. The characters represent a run that viewers of different ages look back on with incredible fondness. But despite the popularity of the respective franchises and a few high-profile attempts, Cartoon Network hasn't thrived when making the move from animation.

A recent showcase posted on the Midjourney subreddit by user StopwatchSparrow offers a glimpse into what some of Cartoon Network's heroes would look like if they were given the live-action treatment.

Cartoon Network characters in real life by u/StopwatchSparrow in midjourney

Some,...

In the pouring rain, upwards of 100 people marched outside of Warner Bros. Discovery’s Park Avenue South building Tuesday afternoon in New York as part of a themed Writers Guild picket that doubled as a promise to unionize east coast animation writers.

“This has been a long, horrible battle trying to get animation writing covered. We are not giving up. I’m really just here to say that when the strike is over, when we have won the contract we deserve, we are circling back to animation,” Susan Kim, WGA East animation caucus co-chair and a writer/story editor behind hits like Arthur, Bubble Guppies, Courage the Cowardly Dog and Clifford the Big Red Dog, told a drenched crowd of picketers. “We are going to be back. We’re going to be better than ever. And we are going to get this goddamn industry organized.”

During her brief speech — which...

The hand-drawn picket signs were, like several of the people carrying them, wrapped in waterproof plastic at a rain-soaked march in New York City on Tuesday afternoon. But a passer-by could still see the images: Bender, the cranky robot from Futurama; BoJack, the half-equine hero of BoJack Horseman; Courage, the pink-hued canine star of Courage the Cowardly Dog; and several more beloved cartoon and animation characters going back the original, Mickey Mouse.

The sky opened up on a Writers Guild of America’s march celebrating animation writers, but the toon-themed demonstration with about four dozen picketers outside the Manhattan offices of Warner Bros. Discovery went on right through the deluge. Naveh Halperin, aka DJ Subway, provided weather-themed tunes, and there was free ice cream being served from under a tent by The Late Show host Stephen Colbert.

Colbert told Deadline that he was at the rally to lend support to striking writers,...