Regular Show, It's Not
Mordecai, a blue jay, and Rigby, a raccoon, lead a pack of characters through misadventures on Regular Show. What sounds like a formulaic TV comedy becomes more when the humor is slightly off, yet heartfelt, and a dash of supernatural magic is thrown in. Read my full review of Regular Show on Cartoon Network.
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Top 10 Sexiest Cartoon Characters
'Tis the season of pink hearts and roses. Whether you have a honey or not, sometimes your eye may wander. Psychologists tell us that having fantasies about folks other than our significant others is perfectly fine. What could be safer than coveting these cartoon characters? Get an eyeful of my list of top 10 sexiest cartoon characters.
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Mordecai Butt Dials Margaret
Regular Show, Cartoon Network's hit animated comedy featuring best friends Mordecai, a six-foot-tall blue jay and Rigby, a hyperactive raccoon, presents a special Valentine's Day episode on Monday, February 13 at 8:00 p.m. ET. In "Butt Dial," Mordecai accidentally leaves an embarrassing voicemail on Margaret's phone that tells her how he really feels. Huh, most of the butt dials I get are long periods of car noise sprinkled with tuneless humming.
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The Simpsons Valentine's Day Trivia Quiz
Once voted by This Is London as the greatest lovers of all time, Homer and Marge Simpson somehow manage to keep the sizzle in their marriage. Take this Simpsons Valentine's Day trivia quiz to see if you can remember all the seedy details of Springfield's lovers.
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StoryCorps Tells a Love Story
To kick off the season of love, my favorite short animation company, StoryCorps, is releasing To R.P. Salazar, with Love. It's a love story that starts with a simple typo. In January 2007, Rachel P. Salazar and Ruben P. Salazar were living 9,000 miles apart and completely unaware of each others' existence. But when an email meant for Rachel accidentally went to Ruben, it wasn't long before an ordinary mistake began to look like an extraordinary stroke of luck. Watch To R.P. Salazar, with Love. Such a sweet story with lovely animation to accompany.
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Valentine's Day Cartoons on DVD
It seems like we just finished watching Christmas specials. But with Valentine's Day just around the corner, another slate of holiday cartoons is upon us. Whether you're enjoying a quiet night with your honey or settling down with the kids, these Valentine's Day cartoons on DVD will help you celebrate the holiday.
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The Simpsons Lovers
Lisa and Nelson. Bart and Greta. Barney and Linda Ronstadt. Smithers and Mr. Burns. Whether they hook up at the Sleep-Eazy Motel or Ye Olde Off Ramp Inn, lots of couples have romanced in Springfield on The Simpsons. Here is a picture gallery celebrating The Simpsons couples.
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Top 10 Family Guy Episodes
Not only does Family Guy have a comeback story in its history, but it also pulls in big ratings and huge DVD sales. Choosing 10 favorite episodes out of nearly 200 was a difficult, but very enjoyable, task. (Thank goodness for Netflix!) See if you agree with my top 10 episodes of Family Guy.
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Win a Trip to The Simpsons 500th Party
Fans of The Simpsons will have more reason to celebrate the historic 500th episode of the longest-running scripted television show in history. FOX and Boost Mobile have launched The Simpsons 500th Sweeptstakes. One lucky fan (and a guest) will win a round trip ticket to Los Angeles and the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend The Simpsons 500th Episode Party on Monday, February 13. The winner will also receive a brand new Boost Mobile phone and phone service for three months courtesy of Boost Mobile. Visit www.fox.com/boost for official rules and prize information.
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Chuck Jones Experience Opens in Las Vegas
The legacy and creativity of Chuck Jones is brought to life with the opening of The Chuck Jones Experience, an interactive exhibit at Circus Circus Las Vegas designed to "Educate, Inspire & Entertain" people of all ages. A four-time Academy Award-recipient, Jones created some of today's most beloved and enduring animated characters including Wile E. Coyote, Road Runner and Pepé le Pew among many others.
According to a recent press release, The Chuck Jones Experience includes
- Chuck Jones Center for Creativity Learning Center - A 1,000-square-foot learning center where teachers from the field of animation and the arts lead creative projects.
- Chuck Jones Movie Theatre - A 1930s-style movie theatre where you'll meet Jones via a short film introduced by one of his characters, the Connecticut Cat.
- Chuck Jones' Studio - A recreation of Jones' office where you'll see how he worked and discover what inspired him to create his beloved characters.
- How Do You Measure Up? Room - Learn how characters are developed and view original key drawings Jones drew during their creation.
- Animation Alley - A multimedia wall where animation pieces are on display from the permanent collection of the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity and other animation studios.
- Acme Workshop - Create sound effects and voice-overs for a Chuck Jones cartoon at the Chuck Jones Experience Foley Stage.
After seeing pictures and reading descriptions of The Chuck Jones Experience, I have a solid reason for visiting Las Vegas (beyond the usual reasons).
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- Read a Profile of Chuck Jones
- Learn More about the Documentary Chuck Jones: Memories of Childhood