October the first, 1992 is a day to remember - then, by the tunes of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture’s finale and with cartoon explosions on the screens, the Cartoon Network channel was launched. A historical day, indeed! And, although it wasn’t the first channel with animation as its main attraction, it was definitely the first 24-hour broadcaster to show animation exclusively. Just a year later, in 1993, in addition to an extensive Warner Bros cartoon library, Cartoon Network added its first original series - The Moxy Show. And from there, things took an unexpected turn with the airing of The Ren And Stimpy Show, which was definitely aimed at… Well, we’re not sure what kind of an audience this series was intended for, but it definitely wasn’t kids. After that, the rest is history as Cartoon Network soon became the carrier of the most original animated series that attracted audiences from various age groups with their tongue-in-cheek adult humor, incredible characters, and forever new adventures.
About Stone Star Volume 1: Fight or Flight The brand-new space-fantasy saga that takes flight from fan-favorite creators Jim Zub ( Avengers , Samurai Jack ) and Max Dunbar ( Champions , Dungeons & Dragons )! The nomadic space station called Stone Star brings gladiatorial entertainment to ports across the galaxy. Inside this gargantuan vessel of tournaments and temptations, foragers and fighters struggle to survive. A young thief named Dail discovers a dark secret in the depths of Stone Star and has to decide where his destiny lies–staying hidden in the shadows or standing tall in the searing spotlight of the arena. Either way, his life, and the cosmos itself, will never be the same! Stone Star is an action-adventure spectacle bursting with colorful characters and pulse-pounding action! Grab your weapons, gritters, and join the fray! Collects the original digital series Stone Star #1-#5 in print for the first time.
Toshiro Mifune as Detective Murakami in Stray Dog (1949) dir. Akira Kurosawa
Genndy Tartakovsky is widely regarded as a pioneer in contemporary Western animation of the 20th and 21st centuries. His groundbreaking and prolific output, ranging from Dexter's Laboratory to Samurai Jack and Sym-Bionic Titan, has become a mainstay of contemporary animated programming, and collectively, the cornerstone of both titans of the industry such as Cartoon Network and Adult Swim. This book draws attention to the comparatively mysterious figure of this creator, while simultaneously celebrating his singular vision, mastery of formal technique, genre sensitivity, personal stylistic flair, and how these aesthetic and narrative elements combine to produce what the author calls an 'animation of sincerity' in all his works. The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on www.bloomsburycollections.com.
Another batch of portraits taken by Allan Amato during our concert film shoot on Oct 6. The concert film is currently in post-production. We have no details on distribution, but rest assured we’ll let...