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13 years ago today, Warner Animation Group was founded.

The studio has now been renamed to Warner Bros. Pictures Animation.
January 8, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Today is January 7th, the day SpongeBob shrunk his pants.
January 7, 2026 at 9:59 PM
21 years ago today, ‘Pocoyo’ premiered.
January 7, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Official poster for Flying Bark Productions's film adaptation of ‘Zac Power.’

The film will release in January 2027.
January 7, 2026 at 4:56 AM
6 years ago today, ‘Infinity Train: Book 2’ premiered on Cartoon Network.
January 6, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Happy 71st birthday to the talented Rowan Atkinson, most famously known as Mr. Bean.
January 6, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Happy 57th birthday to the talented Norman Reedus.
January 6, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Zach Hadel has been nominated for Best Voice Acting for his role as Evil Wizard in the Smiling Friends episode ‘Shmaloogles’ at the 2026 Annie Awards.
January 6, 2026 at 4:21 AM
Young kids will grow up not knowing the shows and lessons that helped shape so many childhoods.

If PBS ever meant something to you, please consider donating to your local stations and help keep public media strong for future generations. 📺💙

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January 6, 2026 at 2:05 AM
A short-form anime series titled “Scooby-Doo! Gokko” will reportedly release in 2027.

It will feature a kawaii/chibi style, similar to Tom & Jerry Gokko.

It is unknown if the series is related to the already announced ‘Go-Go Mystery Machine’ series.

(Source: www.tvlaint.com/2026/01/scoo...)
January 6, 2026 at 1:49 AM
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has officially shut down after 58 years following the elimination of its funding under Donald Trump.

It served as the primary funder for PBS Kids.
January 5, 2026 at 8:20 PM
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Elio’ both lead the 53rd Annie Awards for animation with 10 nominations each.
January 5, 2026 at 5:07 PM
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ has been nominated for 10 awards at the Annie Awards:

• Best Picture
• Best FX
• Best Music
• Best Writing
• Best Editorial
• Best Direction
• Best Voice Acting
• Best Character Design
• Best Production Design
• Best Character Animation
January 5, 2026 at 4:50 PM
The first 5 seasons of ‘Teen Titans Go!’ is now streaming on Netflix US.
January 5, 2026 at 4:40 PM
‘The Amazing Digital Circus’ creator Gooseworx describes the last two episodes of the show.
January 5, 2026 at 9:49 AM
‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants’ has surpassed $112.3 million at the worldwide box office.

The film had a $64M budget.
January 5, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Happy 40th birthday to the talented Lo Mutuc.
January 5, 2026 at 3:15 AM
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ wins Best Animated Feature at the Critics Choice Awards.
January 5, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Happy 67th birthday to the talented Clancy Brown.
January 5, 2026 at 2:00 AM
38 years ago today, Nick Jr. launched.
January 4, 2026 at 6:47 PM
27 years ago today, ‘Ed Edd n Eddy’ premiered on Cartoon Network.
January 4, 2026 at 4:59 AM
‘Zootopia 2’ has just became only the second Hollywood film ever to cross $600 MILLION in China.

The first was ‘Avengers: Endgame.’
January 4, 2026 at 4:59 AM
‘The Amazing Digital Circus’ Episode 8 will release on World Frog Day (March 20th).

Fans are currently speculating Ribbit is set to appear in the episode. 🐸
January 4, 2026 at 4:57 AM
Happy 46th birthday to the talented Greg Cipes.
January 4, 2026 at 4:56 AM
Happy 51st birthday to the talented Jason Marsden.
January 4, 2026 at 4:56 AM