The Hanna-Barbera cartoons I watched as a kid could be pretty hit-or-miss in terms of quality, both in storytelling and in art. And that includes some of the many entries in the Scooby-Doo franchise. But the first Scooby-Doo series — Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! — was one of the studio’s better efforts, especially when it came to delivering some spooky fun when I watched reruns of the show’s original two seasons after school in the ’70s. There was a Season 3 revival that came to ABC in Fall 1978 that I watched on Saturday mornings during the episodes’ original airings, and they were cool in their own way, but something then and now always drew me back more to the original Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! seasons, and particularly to the 17 episodes ...
- 9/13/2024
- Remind Magazine
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.
Max vs. Netfflix: Price
Max vs. Netfflix: Movies
Max vs. Netfflix: TV
Max vs. Netfflix: Children’s Content
Max vs. Netfflix: Sports
Max vs. Netfflix: Bottom Line
Max vs. Netfflix: Price
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.
Sign Up $9.99+ / month Max.com Sign Up $6.99+ / month netflix.com Max vs. Netfflix: Movies
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.
Max vs. Netfflix: Price
Max vs. Netfflix: Movies
Max vs. Netfflix: TV
Max vs. Netfflix: Children’s Content
Max vs. Netfflix: Sports
Max vs. Netfflix: Bottom Line
Max vs. Netfflix: Price
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.
Sign Up $9.99+ / month Max.com Sign Up $6.99+ / month netflix.com Max vs. Netfflix: Movies
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.
- 6/18/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
In addition to a brand new live action series in the works at Netflix, another new Scooby-Doo animated series is also coming soon from Warner Bros., Variety reports this morning.
This next animated series from the long-running property is titled “Go-Go Mystery Machine,“ and it’s being described as a spinoff series that will take the gang to Japan.
Here’s the official synopsis for the upcoming series: “While visiting Japan on the ultimate foodie adventure, Shaggy and Scooby-Doo unwittingly unleash hundreds of mischievous mythical monsters that are now causing trouble all over the country.”
“Scooby turns to his uncle, Daisuke-Doo, and magical friend Etsuko and gadget wiz Toshiro to help solve the mystery and catch the monsters,” the synopsis provided this week continues.
“Go-Go Mystery Machine” is in the works for the Cartoon Network.
Stay tuned for more as we learn it.
There have been countless “Scooby-Doo” animated shows...
This next animated series from the long-running property is titled “Go-Go Mystery Machine,“ and it’s being described as a spinoff series that will take the gang to Japan.
Here’s the official synopsis for the upcoming series: “While visiting Japan on the ultimate foodie adventure, Shaggy and Scooby-Doo unwittingly unleash hundreds of mischievous mythical monsters that are now causing trouble all over the country.”
“Scooby turns to his uncle, Daisuke-Doo, and magical friend Etsuko and gadget wiz Toshiro to help solve the mystery and catch the monsters,” the synopsis provided this week continues.
“Go-Go Mystery Machine” is in the works for the Cartoon Network.
Stay tuned for more as we learn it.
There have been countless “Scooby-Doo” animated shows...
- 6/12/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Max users now have a new way to find their favorite Halloween-themed titles, from hardcore horror to holiday-themed baking shows.
Halloween is officially more than a month away, but to its most devoted followers the holiday doesn’t have a season. For these people, Halloween is not just a holiday, it’s a state of mind. Max has a brand new content hub for Halloween lovers to devour, and more casual observers of the holiday will love it every bit as much.
Max is calling its new hub the “House of Halloween.” It’s one of the featured, rotating content tiles in the carousel at the top of the Max homepage, and it offers specially curated collections of shows and movies from the Warner Bros. Discovery vault that subscribers can start streaming immediately.
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Get 20% Off Your Next Year of Max When Pre-Paid Annually...
Halloween is officially more than a month away, but to its most devoted followers the holiday doesn’t have a season. For these people, Halloween is not just a holiday, it’s a state of mind. Max has a brand new content hub for Halloween lovers to devour, and more casual observers of the holiday will love it every bit as much.
Max is calling its new hub the “House of Halloween.” It’s one of the featured, rotating content tiles in the carousel at the top of the Max homepage, and it offers specially curated collections of shows and movies from the Warner Bros. Discovery vault that subscribers can start streaming immediately.
7-Day Free Trial $9.99+ / month Max via amazon.com
Get 20% Off Your Next Year of Max When Pre-Paid Annually...
- 9/29/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
There are only two certainties in this world; death and that "Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island" is the best Scooby-Doo movie ever made. Scooby and the gang first debuted in 1969, but it wasn't until 1998 that "Zombie Island" set the standard for all things Scoob. It's scary, the animation is stunning, the voice-acting is top-notch, and every subsequent Scooby story has been chasing that high ever since. /Film's own Valerie Ettenhofer recently solidified her place as an expert on all things Mystery Incorporated with their oral history of the film and uncovered some production mysteries in the process.
Model Coordinator Lance Falk was interviewed as part of the piece and told Ettenhofer that "The Twilight Zone" was a major influence on not just the tone of the film, but also the structure. Lest we forget, most episodes of "Scooby-Doo" are roughly 20 minutes, which has an entirely different storytelling structure than that of a feature-length film.
Model Coordinator Lance Falk was interviewed as part of the piece and told Ettenhofer that "The Twilight Zone" was a major influence on not just the tone of the film, but also the structure. Lest we forget, most episodes of "Scooby-Doo" are roughly 20 minutes, which has an entirely different storytelling structure than that of a feature-length film.
- 9/22/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
If you came of age sometime between 1969 and now, there's a good chance you grew up with Scooby-Doo. The snack-loving Great Dane became a mainstay in homes across America when "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!" first premiered, and Mystery Inc.'s reputation kept growing long after Joe Ruby and Ken Spears' groovy series ended its three-season run. In the decades since, Scooby, Shaggy, Fred, Daphne, and Velma have become a global phenomenon, and even during low points in Scooby history, there's still a strong sense of cultural awareness for the lovable pup and his mystery-solving crew.
Scooby fans are also well-known for our strong opinions; with over a hundred Scooby titles to choose from across film, TV, web, comics, and more, Scooby fans have a knack for developing a strong individual sense of what works and what doesn't in the franchise. While most fans may not agree on what Scooby properties...
Scooby fans are also well-known for our strong opinions; with over a hundred Scooby titles to choose from across film, TV, web, comics, and more, Scooby fans have a knack for developing a strong individual sense of what works and what doesn't in the franchise. While most fans may not agree on what Scooby properties...
- 9/22/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Frank Welker is one of the highest-grossing actors of all time. He has appeared in some of the biggest blockbusters ever which have, collectively, earned over $17 billion. Children everywhere can likely recognize Welker's voice on the spot, as he played Freddy in the original "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!" TV series, a role he continued to play until the present day. He also eventually took over playing Shaggy when Casey Kasem passed away in 2014.
Welker has also played DynoMutt, Jabberjaw, Mr. Mxyzptlk, Bogg, Flooky, Spike, Tyke, Droopy, Slick Wolf, Sporticus XI, Hefty Smurf, Clockwork Smurf, Poet Smurf, Chomp Chomp, Morris, Adult Pac-Baby, Brain, Dr. Claw, M.A.D. Cat, Donkey Kong Junior, Q*Mungus, Coilee, Ugg, Wrongway, Sam Slick, Blades, Chromedome, Frenzy, Groove, Mirage, Mixmaster, Ratbat, Ravage, Rumble, Sharkticon, Skywarp, Sludge, Soundwave, Superion, Sweep, Trailbreaker, Wreck-Gar, Orbitty, Richard Rocketeer, Copperhead, Flash, Freedom, Junkyard, Polly, Short-Fuse, Timber, Torch, Wild Bill, Terry, Lunex, Zorg,...
Welker has also played DynoMutt, Jabberjaw, Mr. Mxyzptlk, Bogg, Flooky, Spike, Tyke, Droopy, Slick Wolf, Sporticus XI, Hefty Smurf, Clockwork Smurf, Poet Smurf, Chomp Chomp, Morris, Adult Pac-Baby, Brain, Dr. Claw, M.A.D. Cat, Donkey Kong Junior, Q*Mungus, Coilee, Ugg, Wrongway, Sam Slick, Blades, Chromedome, Frenzy, Groove, Mirage, Mixmaster, Ratbat, Ravage, Rumble, Sharkticon, Skywarp, Sludge, Soundwave, Superion, Sweep, Trailbreaker, Wreck-Gar, Orbitty, Richard Rocketeer, Copperhead, Flash, Freedom, Junkyard, Polly, Short-Fuse, Timber, Torch, Wild Bill, Terry, Lunex, Zorg,...
- 9/3/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Hard as it is to believe, there have been 37 direct-to-video "Scooby-Doo" animated movies. This, of course, is not counting the live-action adaptations and several television specials and premieres. That's a lot of everyone's favorite scrappy, investigative dog. "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!" premiered in 1969, when writers Joe Ruby and Ken Spears developed the series for Hanna-Barbera Productions, the studio behind hits such as "The Flintstones," "The Jetsons," and "Josey and the Pussycats" (a personal favorite). The original series aired for two seasons, though the franchise has a storied history, spanning 14 different iterations, including the recent "Velma" for HBO.
"Scooby-Doo" has been an astronomical success — a mainstay of animated pop culture aficionados and casual fans alike. With so much material, it can be hard for newer fans to acclimate themselves to the long-running property. Which series should someone start with? Are the live-action adaptations any good? We'll be taking a look at...
"Scooby-Doo" has been an astronomical success — a mainstay of animated pop culture aficionados and casual fans alike. With so much material, it can be hard for newer fans to acclimate themselves to the long-running property. Which series should someone start with? Are the live-action adaptations any good? We'll be taking a look at...
- 5/21/2023
- by Chad Collins
- Slash Film
When word got out that HBO Max was working on a Velma origin story, fan responses were all over the place. It's not that "Scooby-Doo" fans dislike the four-eyed, orange-clad investigator who's been integral to Mystery Inc. since it first began in 1969. Rather, the hesitant responses to "Velma" were related to other aspects of the Mindy Kaling-led show, including its adult humor and violence, changes in animation style and characterization, and a conspicuous lack of the crime-solving Great Dane himself.
But if you look closely at the history of the long-running franchise, it's clear that for as long as Scooby and the gang have been on the air in some form or another, the shows have been repeatedly reinventing. And while that constant reinvention has often caused cyclical, ahistorical outrage from picky viewers, it's also the key to what makes "Scooby-Doo" so satisfying after all these years.
The 1969 Classic...
But if you look closely at the history of the long-running franchise, it's clear that for as long as Scooby and the gang have been on the air in some form or another, the shows have been repeatedly reinventing. And while that constant reinvention has often caused cyclical, ahistorical outrage from picky viewers, it's also the key to what makes "Scooby-Doo" so satisfying after all these years.
The 1969 Classic...
- 1/13/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Mindy Kaling's latest venture is coming to screens very soon. Centered on Velma Dinkley of the iconic Scooby-Doo Mystery Gang, "Velma" is set to premiere on Jan. 12. Executive produced by the showrunner, who also voices the lead role, the HBO Max spinoff additionally features voice work from stars like Shay Mitchell, Debby Ryan, and Constance Wu. On Jan. 11, the streamer released an official trailer for the animated series, in which Velma is framed for murder and enlists help from former friends Daphne, Fred, and Shaggy to help solve the mystery. "This is my story, told my way," she says in the clip.
While the show's premise is similar to the original "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!" series that originally aired over 50 years ago, "Velma" will hone in on the primary crime-fighter and detective - this time, with R-rated gore and adult innuendos. We can also expect cameos from other members of the original Mystery Gang,...
While the show's premise is similar to the original "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!" series that originally aired over 50 years ago, "Velma" will hone in on the primary crime-fighter and detective - this time, with R-rated gore and adult innuendos. We can also expect cameos from other members of the original Mystery Gang,...
- 1/12/2023
- by Emily Oldenquist
- Popsugar.com
If the rule for covers of widely cherished songs — make it your own, or leave it alone — holds for adaptations of beloved television shows, then in one respect, HBO Max’s “Velma” is a towering success. To be fair, this thoroughly modern reimagining of “Scooby-Doo” maintains the load-bearing beams of the over 50-year-old cartoon’s lore. It’s still set in Crystal Cove, a coastal enclave known for its gem deposits, teenage busybodies and, depending on whom you ask, an overpopulation of either ghosts or fallen magnates with a passion for cosplay.
Beyond that, “Velma” is irreverent to a fault. Starring Mindy Kaling, and developed by her longtime collaborator Charlie Grandy, “Velma” treats most of the “Scooby” canon as suggestions whispered too low to be heard. The most obvious detour is the absence of the iconic talking dog, as “Velma” is a prequel set well before the events of the...
Beyond that, “Velma” is irreverent to a fault. Starring Mindy Kaling, and developed by her longtime collaborator Charlie Grandy, “Velma” treats most of the “Scooby” canon as suggestions whispered too low to be heard. The most obvious detour is the absence of the iconic talking dog, as “Velma” is a prequel set well before the events of the...
- 1/11/2023
- by Joshua Alston
- Variety Film + TV
(Welcome to ...And More, our no-frills, zero B.S. guide to when and where you can watch upcoming movies and shows, and everything else you could possibly stand to know.)
Jinkies! Scooby-Doo's brainy buddy Velma Dinkley is getting her own show thanks to acclaimed actress, comedian, writer, and producer Mindy Kaling. However, this isn't the same bespectacled super sleuth with an affinity for orange we've come to know and love since her first appearance in "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!" from 1969. Inspired by the blockbuster animated movie "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," Kaling has reimagined Velma's origins for a modern audience with her adult-oriented take on the beloved Hanna-Barbera character and the rest of the Mystery, Inc. gang.
But before the series premieres next year, let's look at all the clues and figure out how they can help us solve the mystery surrounding the upcoming show "Velma."
Velma Release Date And...
Jinkies! Scooby-Doo's brainy buddy Velma Dinkley is getting her own show thanks to acclaimed actress, comedian, writer, and producer Mindy Kaling. However, this isn't the same bespectacled super sleuth with an affinity for orange we've come to know and love since her first appearance in "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!" from 1969. Inspired by the blockbuster animated movie "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," Kaling has reimagined Velma's origins for a modern audience with her adult-oriented take on the beloved Hanna-Barbera character and the rest of the Mystery, Inc. gang.
But before the series premieres next year, let's look at all the clues and figure out how they can help us solve the mystery surrounding the upcoming show "Velma."
Velma Release Date And...
- 12/25/2022
- by Ben F. Silverio
- Slash Film
Back when Freddie Prinze Jr. starred in the “Scooby-Doo” films, there was a period of time when the beloved franchise left the actor feeling “so angry.”
In a recent interview with Esquire, Prinze Jr.- who starred as the Mystery Inc. gang member Fred Jones in the 2002 Warner Bros. film “Scooby-Doo” and 2004’s “Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed”- revealed he was asked to take a pay cut despite the cast wanting a raise for the sequel, which included his wife, Sarah Michelle Gellar, who starred as Daphne.
Read More: Freddie Prinze Jr. Recalls Falling In Love With Sarah Michelle Gellar After 3 Years Of Friendship (Exclusive)
“I remember thinking, ‘Hold up, who’s giving them the raise? Me or y’all?’ Like we made you guys three-quarters of a billion dollars, you can’t afford to pay them what I’m making on this? Screw that,” the actor told the magazine.
In a recent interview with Esquire, Prinze Jr.- who starred as the Mystery Inc. gang member Fred Jones in the 2002 Warner Bros. film “Scooby-Doo” and 2004’s “Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed”- revealed he was asked to take a pay cut despite the cast wanting a raise for the sequel, which included his wife, Sarah Michelle Gellar, who starred as Daphne.
Read More: Freddie Prinze Jr. Recalls Falling In Love With Sarah Michelle Gellar After 3 Years Of Friendship (Exclusive)
“I remember thinking, ‘Hold up, who’s giving them the raise? Me or y’all?’ Like we made you guys three-quarters of a billion dollars, you can’t afford to pay them what I’m making on this? Screw that,” the actor told the magazine.
- 11/25/2022
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
The long-circulating rumor is true: HBO Max’s new movie Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo! acknowledges that the franchise’s Velma is LGBTQ.
In a scene from the toon pic, the brainy, bespectacled Mystery Inc. character is visibly smitten with a female foil.
“I always thought it was a strange coincidence that all our cases seem to involve some supernatural creature,” Daphne (voiced by Grey Griffin), says. To which Velma (Kate Micucci) replies, “But it wasn’t a coincidence — these costumes were created by one person.”
Enter Coco Diablo (Myrna Velasco), the head of the notorious costume crime syndicate behind the creepy costumes. As Coco tosses her long white hair, Velma mentally surveys the scene and notes: “Incredible glasses!” “Amazing turtleneck!” “Obviously brilliant!” “Loves animals!”
Cut to shot of Velma’s glasses fogging up and her blushing.
The official trailers for the movie don’t include the scene, but Twitter has...
In a scene from the toon pic, the brainy, bespectacled Mystery Inc. character is visibly smitten with a female foil.
“I always thought it was a strange coincidence that all our cases seem to involve some supernatural creature,” Daphne (voiced by Grey Griffin), says. To which Velma (Kate Micucci) replies, “But it wasn’t a coincidence — these costumes were created by one person.”
Enter Coco Diablo (Myrna Velasco), the head of the notorious costume crime syndicate behind the creepy costumes. As Coco tosses her long white hair, Velma mentally surveys the scene and notes: “Incredible glasses!” “Amazing turtleneck!” “Obviously brilliant!” “Loves animals!”
Cut to shot of Velma’s glasses fogging up and her blushing.
The official trailers for the movie don’t include the scene, but Twitter has...
- 10/4/2022
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO Max is kicking off October in style, not only hosting a bevy of Halloween movies to stream, but also launching an interactive “House of Halloween” page that will make suggestions to subscribers based on their choices.
Six different tarot cards will offer six different surprise choices to stream from HBO Max’s robust horror library.
The Fool reveals a surprise curated title related to horror comedies The Magician reveals a surprise curated title related to fantasy/magic The Devil reveals a surprise curated title related to demons/possessions The Executioner reveals a surprise curated title related to slashersThe Lovers reveals a surprise curated title related to romance-related titlesThe Creature reveals to a surprise curated title related to creature features
In addition to the tarot-based recommendations, fans can also enjoy curated collections including Spirit of the Season, Family-Friendly Frights, Scoobtober, Very Scary, Costume Ideas, and more. Select Halloween episodes from series including “South Park,...
Six different tarot cards will offer six different surprise choices to stream from HBO Max’s robust horror library.
The Fool reveals a surprise curated title related to horror comedies The Magician reveals a surprise curated title related to fantasy/magic The Devil reveals a surprise curated title related to demons/possessions The Executioner reveals a surprise curated title related to slashersThe Lovers reveals a surprise curated title related to romance-related titlesThe Creature reveals to a surprise curated title related to creature features
In addition to the tarot-based recommendations, fans can also enjoy curated collections including Spirit of the Season, Family-Friendly Frights, Scoobtober, Very Scary, Costume Ideas, and more. Select Halloween episodes from series including “South Park,...
- 9/30/2022
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
Last year, HBO Max embraced the Halloween spirit with a horror hub that assembled frights for all ages. That entailed an interactive It-inspired trio of doors labeled “Not Scary,” “Scary,” and “Very Scary,” that featured revolving horror titles. This year, HBO Max is back with a brand new seasonal hub that comes with a different holiday-inspired interactive element.
HBO Max will launch its “House of Halloween” spotlight page on October 1, assembling all its seasonal appropriate films, specials, Halloween episodes, and more. As for the interactive element, “House of Halloween” will feature an interactive tarot card element to help fans pick their next title to stream. Fans can click on one of the tarot cards on screen, which will then lead to a recommended title based on the card.
The tarot cards include:
The Fool reveals a surprise curated title related to horror comedies
The Magician reveals a surprise curated title...
HBO Max will launch its “House of Halloween” spotlight page on October 1, assembling all its seasonal appropriate films, specials, Halloween episodes, and more. As for the interactive element, “House of Halloween” will feature an interactive tarot card element to help fans pick their next title to stream. Fans can click on one of the tarot cards on screen, which will then lead to a recommended title based on the card.
The tarot cards include:
The Fool reveals a surprise curated title related to horror comedies
The Magician reveals a surprise curated title...
- 9/29/2022
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
HBO Max and Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav can't seem to keep their names out of the headlines recently, tied exclusively to baffling business decisions like canning the highly-anticipated release of "Batgirl" or absolutely obliterating the streaming platform's animated offerings. Zaslav made it known during the Q2 earnings call that he had hoped to cut 3 billion from HBO Max's operating budget before the inevitable streaming merger with discovery+, which apparently meant annihilating the relationships HBO Max had with Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network.
Learning that your life's work is being wiped out with complete disregard for the artistry or the lives of those that crafted it is difficult enough, but as "Infinity Train" creator Owen Dennis shared, Zaslav and the Discovery team couldn't even have the common courtesy to inform the creators of their decision to throw away their years of work like expired takeout. As Twitter user @sapphyreblayze rightfully pointed out,...
Learning that your life's work is being wiped out with complete disregard for the artistry or the lives of those that crafted it is difficult enough, but as "Infinity Train" creator Owen Dennis shared, Zaslav and the Discovery team couldn't even have the common courtesy to inform the creators of their decision to throw away their years of work like expired takeout. As Twitter user @sapphyreblayze rightfully pointed out,...
- 8/23/2022
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Animation classics hit Warners' T-Works site
NEW YORK -- Warner Bros. Entertainment will launch T-Works next spring, an interactive home for its iconic characters from Warner Bros. Animation, Looney Tunes, Hanna-Barbara and DC Comics along with newer animation.
T-Works will present old Looney Tunes cartoons, featuring characters like Bugs Bunny and Porky Pig, alongside Hanna-Barbara offerings like Scooby-Doo and The Flintstones, as well as more contemporary animation like Batman Beyond.
"The experience will be something that you expect from a studio," said Lisa Judson, president of Warner Bros. Animation. "We not only have these amazing characters but we also have the assets that go with them."
The site will also feature Web-only offerings including an untitled Batman short-form series and an untitled Wizard of Oz-related project. Both will be developed by Studio 2.0, the digital production division of Warner Bros. Television Group.
There will also be over 125 games on the site with more being developed by Warner Bros.
"We have set aside a significant budget for digital development," said Judson.
In addition, users will be able to make their own cartoon mash-ups and create widgets for use on sites like Facebook or MySpace.
T-Works will present old Looney Tunes cartoons, featuring characters like Bugs Bunny and Porky Pig, alongside Hanna-Barbara offerings like Scooby-Doo and The Flintstones, as well as more contemporary animation like Batman Beyond.
"The experience will be something that you expect from a studio," said Lisa Judson, president of Warner Bros. Animation. "We not only have these amazing characters but we also have the assets that go with them."
The site will also feature Web-only offerings including an untitled Batman short-form series and an untitled Wizard of Oz-related project. Both will be developed by Studio 2.0, the digital production division of Warner Bros. Television Group.
There will also be over 125 games on the site with more being developed by Warner Bros.
"We have set aside a significant budget for digital development," said Judson.
In addition, users will be able to make their own cartoon mash-ups and create widgets for use on sites like Facebook or MySpace.
- 9/7/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Animation King Barbera Dead at 95
Animation legend Joseph Barbera has died at his home in Studio City, California. He was 95. The co-founder of Hanna-Barbera Studios, Barbera was born in New York in 1911 and began his career as a banker before teaming up with William Hanna in the late 1930s to create beloved cartoon characters like Tom & Jerry, The Jetsons and The Flintstones during their 60-year partnership. The pair's first collaboration was entitled Puss Gets The Boot, which became the first outing for Tom & Jerry. Hanna and Barbera picked up seven Oscars for their Tom & Jerry cartoons. The acclaimed animators then created one of the first independent animation studios to produce TV series in 1957 and the hits kept coming with The Huckleberry Hound Show and Quick Draw McGraw. But the duo landed one of their most beloved shows in 1960 when The Flintstones debuted - the first animated series to air in primetime. The show, about a stone age community, ran for six years and went on to become the top-ranking animated program. Other hits for Barbera and his partner included Top Cat, Scooby-Doo and Smurfs, which earned the pair two Daytime Emmy Awards in 1982 and in 1983 for Outstanding Children's Entertainment Series and a Humanitas Award in 1987.
- 12/19/2006
- WENN
Scooby-Doo Breaks Cartoon Record
Children's TV favorite Scooby-Doo has beaten The Simpsons to a world record for the most episodes of a cartoon comedy series. The show's 350th episode, "Scooby-doo Halloween," is being screened on cable TV channel Boomerang on Friday, beating The Simpsons' achievement of 335 episodes. Scooby-Doo was created by US animation company Hanna-Barbera Productions in 1969, and follows the adventures of Scooby and his friends Shaggy, Velma, Fred and Daphne. It will now be listed in the 2006 Guinness World Record book published at the end of next year.
- 10/26/2004
- WENN
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