Disney Bringing TRON: UPRISING Animated Series to Television

Disney’s long awaited sequel Tron Legacy hitting theaters next  month, but if you're one of those old school 1980s fans that cannot get enough Tron then you are going to be real, real happy.   Variety reports Disney XD has ordered Tron: Uprising an animated series being developed for release in the summer of 2012. Charlie Bean (Samurai Jack) will executive produce and direct the series 20 and Tron Legacy writers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz will serve as consulting producers.

Heading into the world of Tron and lending their voices to the animated series will be Elijah Wood (Everything is Illuminated), Emmanuelle Chriqui (Entourage), Mandy Moore (Tangled), Paul Reubens (Pee-Wee’s Playhouse), Lance Henriksen (Cyrus) and Bruce Boxleitner reprising his franchise role as Tron.

In September, it was announced that the original Tron: Uprising would be a ten part mini-series in which a young program named Beck stands up against an evil regime headed by Clu who obtains his status after the defeat of Tron, the security watchdog program.

However, Collider reports that information is not true and Tron: Uprising is completely independent of that mini-series which will air in the fall of 2011. We've got a sh#t load of Tron to look forward to after Tron Legacy hits theaters on December 17th.

Fox Orders NAPOLEON DYNAMITE Animated Series and Cartoon Comedy ALLEN GREGORY from Jonah Hill

Fox has just ordered two animated series outside of their go-to animation creators MacFarlene and Matt Groening as Vulture reports the network has ordered an animated series based on the surprise hit film Napoleon Dynamite and another animated comedy series called Allen Gregory featuring Jonah Hill.

With the Napoleon Dynamite animated series, Jon Heder and Efren Ramirez (who played Napoleon and Pedro respectively in the film) will use their vocal talents to reprise their roles along with most of the film’s major cast members as well.

At this time six episodes of the series have been ordered with Mike Scully (who used to work on The Simpsons) executive producing with the film’s original writers Jared and Jerusha Hess. It doesn’t look like Jon Heder will be escaping from his star-making, but heavily overexposed role anytime soon.

I cannot see this series being successful.  The movie was released in 2004 and six years is a long-time to make any spin-off let alone an animated television series.

On the other hand, I’m quite excited about the Allen Gregory an animated series which will have Jonah Hill voicing the titular role of a freakishly smart, internationally acclaimed 7-year-old kid who’s about to take on the task of attending elementary school with kids his own age.

Hill is executive producing and also writing the series with Hot Tub Time Machine screenwriters Andrew Mogel and Jarred Paul.

Both series will make their debut for the 2011-2012 TV season.

What do you think?  Napoleon Dynamite still explosive enough to be successful?  Will Jonah Hill's series be a hot?  Let us know.

via:  Collider

39 Years of Homer J. Simpson

Ironically, this picture was created by Homer J. Simpson.  22 years and counting.  The Simpsons will out last us all.  Doh!

Superman's Honeymoon Got Off to a Rocky Start

Pretty funny Clark Kent - Lois Lane - Batman cartoon found while wasting time at funnyjunk.

Sweet, Sweet 70's Goodness: Scooby Doo and Batman to Reunite in 'The Brave and the Bold' Episode

I remember it like yesterday, the 1972 meetings in "The New Scooby Doo Movies" features "The Caped Crusader Caper," and "The Dynamic Scooby Doo Affair," Scooby Doo will once again team up with the Dark Knight in an upcoming episode of "Batman: The Brave and the Bold."

If the episode titled "Bat-Mite Presents: Batman's Strangest Cases!," is any indication, Batman and Scooby Doo's crossover will likely follow the kind of rules only an inter-dimensional imp would muster.

According to The Comics Continuum, the episode will feature three different incarnations of Batman, with Scooby starring in one segment along with a special (likely celebrity) guest star playing themselves. It probably won't be the Harlem Globe Trotters, but writer Paul Dini and director Ben Jones are the kind of force that will make the most of this premise.

The episode's other two planned persona's are currently unknown, but it should be interesting to see which Batmen make the cut.

Source: Comics Alliance

How Not to Play Rock, Paper, Scissors?

Gfest stumbled upon this funny cartoon by Roodie Doodie about the Wolverine, Freddy Kruger and Edward Scissorhands attempting to play Rock, Paper, Scissors. Hilarious.  You can find more of these funny cartoons here.

BP's Wet Oily Dream

Unfortunately,  I bet BP kicked this one around a bit.  Or at least sat by the television waiting for one of these nut job terrorists organizations to claim this disaster as their own.


Source: Zero Lives

30 New Episodes of Beavis and Butt-Head Coming to MTV

Beavis and Butt-Head are coming back.  According to REVIEWniverse, Mike Judge, the creator of Beavis and Butt-Head is looking to have his dynamic duo make a comeback and is currently outlining 30 brand new episodes of the series.

The show, as if you don't remember, follows two stupid, obnoxious and rude high school kids living together in the fictional town of Highland. The two get themselves into plenty of trouble and strange social situations at school, out-of-school, working their dead-end job at Burger World and just messing around in their neighborhood. In addition to their antics outside of their house, Beavis and Butt-Head would also partake in some Mystery Science Theater 3000-style criticism of various rock/heavy metal music videos from the likes of Black Sabbath, Metallica, and many more.


Mike Judge is currently developing the new episodes with the intention that they return to MTV where it all started. However, it’s important to note that there is currently no official deal in place with MTV, so the episodes may end up finding a new home. And the good news is, fans of the original series won’t have to worry about any unfamiliar updates to the animation style or show formula as Judge is not only sticking to the show’s traditional “ghetto-tech aesthetic,” but it will also feature Beavis and Butt-Head mocking contemporary music video clips between the various sketches.

What Happens When R2-D2 and C-3PO Have Sex?

Jon Plante designed this t-shirt entitled "Love Child" that you can purchase at teefurry.  Gfest assumes C-3PO carried the child but what did R2-D2 use to do the nasty droid?

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Green Lantern: Emerald Knight Next DC Animated Movie

Just a few weeks ago, we learned that DC's animation department was moving forward with their next two films: Superman/Batman: Apocalypse and Batman: Year One. To the dismay of many Green Lantern fans, it appeared that The Dark Knight had taken over their hero's film slot. That worry seems to be unfounded, however, with recent news from Warner Home Video highlighting Green Lantern's return to the animated venue with Green Lantern: Emerald Knights.

The title Emerald Knights should be familiar to Green Lantern fans. It was a six-issue comic series written by Ron Marz and Chuck Dixon, and later collected in trade paperback format. The story is this:

"When a young Hal Jordan is thrust forward in time, Kyle Rayner, the current Green Lantern, finds himself face to face with his legendary predecessor. Working together for the first and only time, the two Green Lanterns must find a way to defeat Sinestro and the villain that Hal is destined to one day become, Parallax. Joined by the JLA and Green Arrow in this adventure, Kyle must not only find away to defeat his enemies but also decide if his actions in the present will prevent Hal from going insane and killing many of the Green Lantern Corps in the past, or only make things worse."

Whether the animated film will follow the series' storyline exactly is uncertain at this point. Hopefully, with the 2010 Comic Con International just a few short weeks away, Lantern fans will received a few more tidbits of what to expect in this much anticipated film.



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Hilarious Yoda Star Wars Cartoon

Gfest found this funny Star Wars comic strip by Scott Kurtz over at PvPonline.  You have to admit Yoda's got a point.

Superman Can't be Bothered with the Homeless

Look Superman is a busy dude, he can't solve everyone's problems.  Besides, isn't care for the homeless the entire reason the Justice League Detroit was formed?

Custom Made Lego Futurama Minifigures

With the season premier of Futurama this Thursday it seemed appropriate to post this auction Gfest found on ebay.  Pjcustombricks has an auction of seven custom made Futurama Lego minfigures:  Philip J. Frye, Turanga Leela.  Bender Bending Rodriguez, Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth, Dr. John Zoidberg, Amy Wong, Hermes Conrad.  These minifigures are very well done and really capture the likeness of each character .  If you're a big-time fan and collector of Futurama and have $57 burning a whole in your pocket, these bad boys can be yours.  Click here to visit pj's ebay page..

Superhero vs. Physics

Gfest found this very funny cartoon by Andre-Guy Landryon on brainslug entitled, "Superhero vs. Physics."

It's a joke we've heard before but this artist does a wonderfully creative and funny interpretation of it.

Downfall of Being Batman and a Lego

According to duelinganalogos, Steve Napierski's awesome comic was originally the cover story for an issue of Hardcore Gamer Magazine. Unfortunately, for some reason beyond the comprehension of Gfest it was not utilized.

Fortunately, Gfest found it and will utilize it to show Steve's great art and comedic sense of humor to all of our friends.  Enjoy!

Mario Galaxy 3 - Fox's Revenge

Gfest found this very funny cartoon of Mario Galaxy at dorkly and we couldn't stop laughing.  As HUGE fans of Mario Galaxy, we love this cartoon.  Gfest could not make-out the author of this wonderful strip, so please let us know if you who you are.

NEW Justice League Unlimited Action Figures - Batman Beyond, Starro, Barry Allen...

Gfest loves action figures and is an avid collector of the Justice League Unlimited (JLU) action figures. Gfest was as excited as Vivid Entertainment finding the Kendra Wilkinson sex tape when we learned that Batman Beyond, Mister Terrific and Starro Superman were joining the lineup later this year.

• Future JLU Superman with Starro Spore — In a double dose of firsts, this release will mark the initial availability of an all-new figure, plus it includes fan-favorite Starro Spore as a never-before-offered accessory!
• Barry Allan as The Flash with Lightning Bolt — It’s the first time this figure is offered.
• Power Ring — Evil twins everywhere will rejoice when Power Ring joins their ranks for the first time as an action figure. Features a giant green hand construct.
• Batman Beyond with Batarang — Available for the first time as a single, Batman is ready to battle the bad guys when stocked with this staple from his arsenal.
• Mr. Terrific — Also making his big debut as a single, the ever-present T-spheres have been completely redesigned.

No word on release date just yet, but you can visit mattycollector for more information.

Brand New Cover Art for Batman Beyond #2

Gfest loves Batman Beyond.  Cranky old Bruce Wayne (Not Dick (head) Grayson), Terry McGinnis, Ace the dog, bitchy Barbara Gordon, a-hole Derrick Powers, etc.  Great Cartoon and short lived comic series.  Gfest praises the comic gods (not Dan Didio) for bringing this story back to us. 

Here is the beautiful cover to Issue #2 done by the ever talented Dustin Nguyen.  And because Gfest loves you here is the synopsis to the issue as well. 

A mysterious new threat targets the original Batman’s villains, and only Terry McGinnis – the Batman of the future – has a chance of finding and stopping him. But of a Catwoman stalks into the picture, Terry is torn between the lady she appears to be and the deadly tiger she might turn out to be!