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Today's Highlight - January 29th, 2010 1:28 PM by Eric Surrell

Review of the first DVD Set release of the mecha anime 'Linebarrels of Iron.' Kouichi Hayase is a weakling junior high school student who dreams of being an Ally of Justice. When the power to follow his dream literally falls on him, he soon learns that such power also comes with knowing when and how to use it.

Today's Highlight - January 18th, 2010 1:21 PM by Aaron H. Bynum

Hasbro and Discovery have finally named their new kid's cable television network: The Hub. Scheduled to go live this coming autumn season, Hub and its executives are deep in search for new properties to fill the second and third-year development slates. The network has been in quick transition to meet its revised mission statement these past few months.

written by: Aaron H. Bynum published: February 8th, 2010

Honorees announced for this season's Annie Award ceremony. The domestic animation community once again aims to spotlight and call attention to the most successful, artistic, and creator-driven cartoons produced for television, home video, or theater. The complete list of award winners for this year's Annie Awards are available inside.

written by: Aaron H. Bynum published: February 5th, 2010

A United Kingdom/China co-production, the animated film 'Sokator442' (and its browser-based game counterpart) are at the heart of two new distribution deals inked by Galleon Entertainment. The animation, about two kids who join an intergalactic, alien soccer/futbol league, is scheduled to rollout in the coming months near the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

written by: Aaron H. Bynum published: February 5th, 2010

Select programming highlights for Nickelodeon in January 2010. Nickelodeon has recorded its highest-rated month during its thirty-year history, meanwhile, 'SpongeBob SquarePants' remains the top television property for key kid audiences. Nick's live-action comedies -- 'iCarly' and 'Big Time Rush' -- doubtlessly served as key growth factors.

written by: Aaron H. Bynum published: February 5th, 2010

Aggregation of ratings highlights for Cartoon Network and Adult Swim throughout the month of January 2010. The network is buoyed by strong performances by 'Ben 10: Alien Force' and 'Johnny Test.' Adult Swim, meanwhile, remains a top rated network for young adult viewers in late night.

written by: Aaron H. Bynum published: February 3rd, 2010

Thirteen-episode anime series 'The Skull Man' hit retailers this week. Distributed by Section23 Films ('Glass Mask'), 'The Skull Man' is a horror-action series about a corrupt city besieged by a mysterious or mythological demon-man. In the anime series, a journalist journeys to Otomo City to investigate, and once there gains more than he first bargained.

written by: Aaron H. Bynum published: February 3rd, 2010

Adam Hargreaves has pulled a new Mr. Men/Little Miss character from the archives: Mr. Nobody. One of the first new personalities published under the character banner in roughly six years, Mr. Nobody is a sad little guy in search of becoming somebody someday, perhaps a conversation with other Mr. Men will help solve his problem. The 'Mr. Nobody' book retails this March.

written by: Aaron H. Bynum published: February 3rd, 2010

Licensing news for Aardman's stop-motion animated properties 'Timmy Time,' 'Shaun the Sheep,' and others. New toys, games, puzzles, and outdoor play items are on the way for these key preschool properties. Aardman Rights has also reached an agreement on story audio CDs, although a publishing date has not yet been set.

written by: Aaron H. Bynum published: February 3rd, 2010

David Mackintosh, whose book covers and design work populates various successful publications for Random House, Reed, and others, has reached a two-book agreement with HarperCollins Publishers. Mackintosh will write and illustrate two picture books, the first of which is slated to drop March 2011.

written by: Aaron H. Bynum published: February 1st, 2010

Highlight of a animation video that made its way around the 'net in January 2010. Five items are profiled here, the opening animation to the Korean video series 'Ghost Messenger,' a hand-drawn short film from animation student Marisa Smit, and a few clever new domestic TV spots. An incomplete but variegated sampling of local, foreign, and commercial animation in the news.

written by: Aaron H. Bynum published: February 1st, 2010

Collection of executive appointments and promotions among companies in the business of producing, and distribution animation and children's entertainment; for the month of January 2010. News here ranges from Turner/Cartoon Network UK to Flying Bark Studio, in Australia; from Comedy Central to Nick Jr. France.