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Cartoon Network has Early Lead on Emmys
According to Variety, the TV Academy announced the winners of the Special and Individual Achievement in Animation and Cartoon Network picked up five out of the six awards. These awards are not nominations but full Emmys for individual achievement. Among the … Continue reading
FAMILY GUY Honored with Comedy Emmy Nom
According to AWN, FAMILY GUY is the first animated series in 50 years to transcend the cartoon barrier and get a Emmy nomination for Outstanding Comedy. This will stack the animated show against the best of TV this year; FLIGHT … Continue reading
Bill Melendez, 1916-2008
Charles Solomon announced in an LATimes article that after a career spanning 70 years, Bill Melendez, beloved animator of Peanuts and voice of Snoopy, has passed away at the age of 91. Melendez’s career extended over nearly seven decades, including … Continue reading
Foster’s and Creature Comforts take Home Emmys
The Academy of the Arts & Sciences have announced the winners of categories of Individual Achievement in Animation and Outstanding Voiceover Performance. Ben Balistreri took home the Emmy for his character design work on the “Mondo Coco” episode of Cartoon Network’s Foster’s Home for Imaginary … Continue reading
Emmy Nominees Announced
The nominees for the 2008 Emmy’s have been announced. ANIMATED PROGRAM (less than one hour) “Creature Comforts America” – (“Don’t Choke To Death, Please”) (CBS) “King Of The Hill” – (“Death Picks Cotton”) (Fox) “Robot Chicken” – (“Robot Chicken: Star … Continue reading
