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Few characters in Avatar: The Last Airbender are as beloved as Uncle Iroh. From the beginning of the series, he's shown to be one of the wisest and most understanding members of the Fire Nation, trying to guide Prince Zuko (Dante Basco) down the right path throughout his journey. In addition to excellent writing, he was also defined by a memorable voice-acting performance by the late great Mako that helped establish Iroh as this pure-hearted, yet fierce, grandfatherly figure. With the actor's tragic passing from cancer in 2006, however, the torch was passed to Greg Baldwin to finish out the series and take the iconic character into the future. During a panel at Fan Expo Denver moderated by Collider's Maggie Lovitt, the cast reminisced about Baldwin's first day in the booth and how he immediately, and emotionally, became Iroh in their eyes.

"My memories of when I was recording...

OneAvatar: The Last Airbender voice actor is convinced Nickelodeon wouldn't have greenlit the animated series if it were pitched for the first time today. The originalAvatar: The Last Airbender is widely regarded as one of the best animated series of all time, despite being targeted towards children. It deals with complex subject matter, including colonization, cultural oppression, prejudice, emotional abuse, spirituality, and more.

One of the reasons Avatar is still so beloved, even though it ended after three seasons in 2008, is that it handles these important topics in an accessible and fun way without ever glossing over the trauma caused by living in a war-torn world. Aang's duty as the Avatar, Zuko's redemption arc, and Sokka, Katara, and Toph's emotional family histories are treated with the gravity and respect they deserve.

Avatar's brand is as popular as ever – three animated movies and a new Avatar show are in development,...

It is well known that a slew of real-world martial arts were used to craft the bending abilities in the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender. While the bending arts were at the forefront of all the action sequences that fans love and enjoy, the Avatarverse is chock-full of martial arts that have contributed to some great characterizations and action sequences in the show.

Be it Sokka, or Ty Lee, or Mai, or Master Paindao, the world of Avatar is filled with strategists and masters that have honed their skills to a point where they can hold their own against and even beat seasoned bending masters without even breaking a sweat.

Chi Blocking Ty Lee || Credit: Nickleodeon

Of all the different non-bending martial arts that were a part of the story of Avatar: The Last Airbender, Chi-blocking was a technique that was perhaps the most devastating weapon a non-bender could have against benders.

The canon of Avatar: The Last Airbender makes a very potent cast for Zuko and Katara ending up together. While these characters ended up taking completely different paths in their lives, it is easy to spot that even subtextually, the narrative was always primed to serve a relationship between The Blue Spirit and the Painted Lady.

A slew of cast and crew members of Avatar: The Last Airbender believed that there was some merit in keeping Zuko and Katara together, and there have been some conflicting statements about the nature of how the relationship might have been in the cards, to be part of the official narrative. Whether it was or not is a different matter, because in terms of the flow of narrative, it makes complete sense that Zuko and Katara should have ended up together.

The narrative itself seemed to be a Zuko/Katara shipper.. Katara and Zuko...

The Avatar-verse is expanding, with a slew of projects headed towards Paramount+ and theatres. However, there is one show that is going to help the franchise expand to a much younger audience, but only if Avatar Studios would green-light this one pitch from one of the show’s most beloved actors.

Greg Baldwin, the second voice of Uncle Iroh, pitched a brilliant show that would not only cater to a younger audience but would also have adults watching it, despite the people it is aimed at. The show would be a spin-off, focused on Uncle Iroh’s Tea Shop.

An Uncle Iroh spin-off in any form would be brilliant Iroh || Credit: Nickelodeon

Greg Baldwin wants to headline an Uncle Iroh spin-off, set in the character’s tea shop. Taking to his X account, the actor put out the premise for a show which is honestly genius, and something that...

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"Avatar: The Last Airbender" rose to a whole other level of greatness in its second, and some would say best, season. ("Book 2: Earth.") A lot of that comes down to two new characters the show introduced to its ensemble.

The heroes got a new teammate: Toph (Michaela Jill Murphy), the blind earthbending prodigy. But they also had a new threat to contend with: Fire Nation Princess Azula (Grey DeLisle), who was hunting both Avatar Aang (Zach Tyler Eisen) and her exiled brother Prince Zuko (Dante Basco). Smart, powerful, and ruthless, Azula is seemingly the "perfect princess." She's a firebending prodigy and success comes naturally to her.

Another detail that sets Azula apart is her firebending. In "Avatar," where people can bend one of the four classical elements, Firebenders transmute fire out of their own breath and chi and then control the flames.

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Blood of Zeus is an adult animated fantasy action adventure series created by Charley and Vlas Parlapanides. The Netflix series is set in mythical ancient Greece, and it follows Heron, the illegitimate son of Zeus, who must save Olympus and Earth, which is made harder because of a few gods and a massive demonic army. Blood of Zeus’s voice cast includes Derek Phillips, Elias Toufexis, Jessica Henwick, Mamie Gummer, Jason O’Mara, Claudia Christian, Chris Diamantopoulos, Adetokumboh M’Cormack, Fred Tatasciore, Lara Pulver, Cissy Jones, and Alfred Molina. So, if you loved the fantastical world, a captivating story, and compelling characters in Blood of Zeus, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Castlevania is an adult animated dark fantasy action-adventure series created by Warren Ellis. Based on the...

U.S. voice actor Greg Baldwin -- Avatar: The Last Airbenders Uncle Iroh in the animated series -- has made a new cosplay appearance, while teasing a special announcement on social media teasing some news ahead of 2025.

Baldwin, the voice of Avatar: The Last Airbenders beloved character Uncle Iroh in Season 3 of the original animated show, posted a new cosplay photo on his X (formerly Twitter) account, dressed in Irohs classic Fire Nation attire and holding a cup of his signature tea. He captioned the photo, "Stop and smell the tea." The post has since received over 1,800 likes and 14,000 impressions. Baldwin followed up the post with a tease announcement, stating, "I cant share specifics just yetBut Ill be doing a record number of fan conventions in 2025! Probably one near you! Come see a fat old man sometime."

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Dystopia is one of those sub-genres that lends itself to some interesting philosophical ideas and TV show creators take full advantage of that. In the history of cinema, many great directors and storytellers have created some of the most iconic movies set in dystopian societies like Blade Runner and Total Recall. Max (formerly known as HBO Max) hosts almost all of the brilliant HBO and Max shows and some of those are great dystopian shows. So, we decided to compile a list of the best dystopian shows you can watch on Max right now.

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Station Eleven is a post-apocalyptic dystopian drama series created by Patrick Somerville. Based on the 2014 novel of the same name by author Emily St. John Mandel, the HBO Max series is set twenty years after a flu pandemic destroyed...

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One of the most watched programs on Netflix (which is the world’s biggest streaming service) is Cocomelon, a kid’s show if you are a parent you probably know that it is one of the most boring things to watch but you have to because the kids love the bright colors and simple stories. What if I told you that Netflix also has brilliant kids shows that you will also find entertaining? So, if you are looking for compelling stories, complex characters, and an entertaining time here are the best kid’s shows on Netflix you can find right now.

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Avatar: The Last Airbender is an animated fantasy action-adventure comedy-drama series created by Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko. The Nickelodeon series is set in a fantasy world divided by four nations the Water Tribe,...

Nickelodeon is commemorating 25 years of SpongeBob SquarePants with an immersive larger-than-life tribute to the original pilot episode, that sparked the global pop culture phenomenon, at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2024. Its 1,800 square-foot booth (#4113) on the convention center floor will re-create and transport fans into the “Help Wanted” episode with 3D-animation, augmented reality (Ar) and replicas of SpongeBob’s pineapple home, The Krusty Krab and the Barg’N-Mart. “I’m ready. I’m ready. I’m ready!” – SpongeBob SquarePants Every day of the convention, Nickelodeon’s booth will feature: a slow-motion video opportunity inside SpongeBob’s 20-foot-tall pineapple home, where attendees will virtually pump weights to prepare for the big job interview; a photo opportunity on The Krusty Krab Mast; an interactive game inside The Krusty Krab, where fans can virtually feed hungry anchovies in a race against the clock; a Barg’N-Mart retail area, where attendees can purchase a variety of...

Fantasy is the genre that we all love most as kids and then after growing up with it we kind of love immersing ourselves into a magical world filled with dragons and bands of heroes. While all fantasy shows are not as earnest and hopeful as they were during our childhood, they still provide us with an escape into a world filled with wonder. So, we thought of making a list of the best fantasy shows you can with your Prime Video subscription.

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Merlin is a British fantasy adventure series created by Julian Jones, Jake Michie, Johnny Capps, and Julian Murphy. Loosely based on the Arthurian Legends, the BBC One series follows the story of a young Merlin as he heads to Camelot to live with the court physician Gaius. Merlin has to hide the fact that he is a warlock because King Uther Pendragon outlawed magic in the Kingdom twenty years ago.

Avatar: The Last Airbender star Paul Sun-Hyung Lee addressed the mixed critical reception that the first season of the live-action series had received. In the Netflix adaptation, Lee portrays the fan-favorite role of Uncle Iroh, who was voiced by the late Mako Iwamatsu and Greg Baldwin in the original animated series.

After over two months since Netflixs Avatar: The Last Airbender debuted its first season, the series still currently holds a Tomatometer rating of 60% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 75 reviews. This is a big drop compared to the original Nickelodeon series 100% approval rating. During a recent interview with The Direct, Lee shared his thoughts about Season 1s critical reception, admitting that he didnt expect this kind of negative response from critics. "There was the gamut of responses that I was expecting, like, I was hoping that fans would really dig it," he revealed. "I was actually surprised at how critical...

Genndy Tartakovsky's 2001 animated series "Samurai Jack" is probably one of the best of its era. The series boasted a peculiar and stoic tone, with the title hero (Phil Lamarr) staying quiet for vast blocks of the show. Samurai Jack was lost in the distant future, thanks to the sorcery of a tricky trickster god named Aku, and a lot of the series was devoted to Jack's exploration of strange, new alien settings. "Samurai Jack." also featured a unique, neo-cubist aesthetic; characters didn't have black-line outlines, and backgrounds were often abstract and blocky. Fans will also hasten to add the overwhelmingly awesome action of "Samurai Jack." If one is animating with blocky shapes and abstract backgrounds, the action can be just as stylized. The fight scenes on "Samurai Jack" are the stuff of legend. 

"Samurai Jack" ran until 2004, and there had long been plans to adapt the series into a live-action feature film.

Voice actors always have an important role to play in animated media franchises. Their job is to express the emotions that their characters are feeling only with their voices and it requires an incredible amount of skill and perfection to be able to do it consistently.

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Avatar: The Last Airbender, usually considered as one of the greatest animated series of all time, also had a really fabulous voice-acting cast.

Mike Dimartino opens up about landing Jason Issacs for Avatar: The Last Airbender

Avatar: The Last Airbender was first released back in February 2005 and quickly went on to become one of the most successful animated series of all time. The animated series revolved around the story of Avatar Aang and his journey of how he developed his bending skills to fight and defeat the Fire Lord Ozai and establish an era of peace after a hundred years of war.

General Iroh of the Fire Nation is one of the most beloved characters to come out of the Avatar franchise. Through his wisdom and compassion shown towards those around him, along with the badass monicker of the Dragon of the West, Iroh cemented himself as one of the most interesting characters in the show.

Uncle Iroh in Avatar: The Last Airbender

Mako Iwamatsu was the voice of General Iroh at the beginning of the series, but the voice actor sadly passed away in 2006, which prompted Greg Baldwin to take over the role from his mentor. Baldwin took over the role of Iroh, along with a myriad of roles that were under Iwamatsu, such as Aku from Samurai Jack, and Master Splinter from Tmnt.

Greg Baldwin was not expecting “a part of the job”

Iroh, in Tales of Ba Sing Se

Baldwin’s involvement as Iroh won him a lot of praise as an actor.

Eiichiro Oda is one of the greatest mangakas, as his magnum opus, One Piece has sold 523.2 million, and has been running strong for more than two decades. As of now, the manga has entered its final saga. The artist has become a source of inspiration and an idol for countless people around the world, as he is esteemed for being immensely committed to his work.

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Needless to say, Oda-san is extremely passionate about his work. However, Mackenyu recently shared an intriguing incident on how he made friends with Eiichiro Oda over a card game. However, the actor shared how the artist texted him, and fans could not believe it as they laughed at Oda’s text because it looked as if a character from One Piece had texted the star.

Eiichiro Oda’s Hilarious Text To Mackenyu

Eiichiro Oda started writing manga at the age of 17. He was...

Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender is a live-action adaptation series of the original animated series from 2005. Revolving around the story of Aang the Avatar, who needs to master the four elemental powers to fight and save the world at war, it stars Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio Tarbell, Ian Ousley, Dallas James Liu, and Elizabeth Yu.

Gordon Cormier as Aang in Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender

While Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, who starred in The Mandalorian (2019) and Kim’s Convenience (2016), played General Iroh in The Last Airbender, reportedly got a minimal salary for every episode. The South Korean-born Canadian actor and television host is best known for his roles as Randy Ko in Train 48 (2003–2005) and as family patriarch Appa in the play Kim’s Convenience (2011) and its television adaptation (2016–2021).

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Uncle Iroh has undoubtedly been a fan-favorite and one of the most likable characters from the 2005 show Avatar: The Last Airbender. Played by the Japanese voiceover artist Mako Iwamatsu for two seasons, the actor injected the character of Iroh with wisdom and warmth. Unfortunately, by 2006, the role went over to American actor Greg Baldwin.

Uncle Iroh from Avatar: The Last Airbender

The Oscar-nominated actor, Mako Iwamatsu who dedicated his life to nurturing talents unfortunately passed away in 2006, due to cancer at the age of 72. He not only brought the character of Uncle Iroh to life but also played the voice of the villain Aku in the cartoon Samurai Jack. Thereafter, following his death, Greg Baldwin was forced to replace Iwamatsu in The Last Airbender as well as Samurai Jack.

Mako Iwamatsu’s Untimely Death Forced Uncle Iroh to Be Recast

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Avatar: The Last Airbender is one of the most iconic animes of all time. The series has one of the most dedicated fandoms of all time and has managed to survive multiple bad adaptations that could not taint the love and memories they have tied with the series. Not only are fans attached to the story and the protagonists, but every single character has managed to resonate with at least one part of the viewer.

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A perfect example of a beloved character is Uncle Iroh, whose wisdom has helped more than those who exist in that universe. One very iconic part of his character is a song that he sings called Leaves From The Vine. It is quite common for actors and voice actors to get asked to sing or say something that their characters say quite frequently.

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One of the riskiest scenes in Netflix’s new “Avatar: The Last Airbender” adaptation has nothing to do with any of the four elements, flying a 12-year-old over the skies of the Earth Kingdom, or the nefarious schemes of the extremely hot Fire Lord Ozai (Daniel Dae Kim). It’s a simple two-minute scene tucked in the middle of Episode 4, mostly shot-reverse shot, nothing fancy. Of course, you don’t need that many camera positions to shoot a funeral.

This funeral is a new twist and old information in the story of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” — and an example of the live-action adaptation at its most successful in both deviating from and honoring its source material. The original animated version of “Avatar” had 20 episodes per season to slowly tease out its characters’ depth, even those loyal to the Fire Nation who have been trying to destroy the Avatar (hence why...

Beloved TV characters are often those who prioritize others, making them relatable and endearing. Moral fortitude and bravery can earn a character respect and adoration from the entire fan base. Characters who combine likability with intriguing traits can captivate audiences and enhance the drama of a show.

Most TV characters have their fans and detractors, but there are some good-natured souls who are universally beloved. Since TV shows can be on for many years, most characters need to have some kind of flaw which keeps them interesting to viewers and makes them a constant source of conflict. This usually stops them from being loved by everyone. Even if most fans like a character, there tend to be just as many who point out their shortcomings, especially after watching them for so many episodes across so many years. Compelling characters and lovable characters rarely overlap, but there are a few exceptions...

Fans often overrate Iroh, praising him as the strongest and most significant character in Avatar, despite him having limited screen time and backstory. Toph is beloved by fans for her comedic moments and combat expertise, but her abrasive and cruel personality gets overlooked. Aang, while charming, is often overrated in terms of power. He spent much of the series joking around and neglecting his responsibilities as the Avatar.

Avatar: The Last Airbender's popularity has consistently inspired intense fan discussions for nearly two decades. Fans gather to talk about their best bending moments, their favorite Book, and their favorite characters. Sometimes fans see what they want to, and their opinion is based on how they feel rather than the facts of the show.

This can lead to certain characters becoming vastly overrated. Some are seen as more significant to the plot. with different character traits, or stronger than they are in-universe.

Recasting main characters in a show like Rick and Morty can be scary, but these 10 successful voice recasts prove that it can work without disrupting the series. Examples like Gumball Watterson, Aku, and Uncle Iroh show that recasting can be seamless and even make jokes about the character's changing voice. Other shows like Family Guy, The Simpsons, and DuckTales have also successfully recast main characters, revolutionizing them and bringing fresh energy to the series. Rick and Morty may need a new direction like this in season 7.

Rick and Morty season 7 will have to recast its main characters, but these 10 successful voice recasts have proven that the series can live on after this big shake-up. Recasting the titular space-faring duo has been one of the scariest parts of the upcoming season of Rick and Morty, as changing the voice actor behind the main two characters has the potential to seriously disrupt the show.

Avatar: The Last Airbender co-creator Michael Dimartino settles a long-discussed debate about when Iroh used lightning generation against Azula in the animated series, addressing the Firebender's family's history with the ability. Voiced initially by Mako Iwamatsu and later Greg Baldwin, the beloved character was a former acclaimed Fire Nation general and member of the highly secretive Order of the White Lotus. Across the animated series, Iroh traveled the world with his nephew Zuko (Dante Basco) on his missions to hunt the Avatar, acting as a guide to the prince in hopes of leading him down a better path.

During an episode of the Avatar: Braving the Elements podcast, a retrospective hosted by franchise stars Janet Varney and Basco, the hosts were joined by Dimartino and voice actor Zach Tyler Eisen to discuss the Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 finale "The Crossroads of Destiny". During the conversation, Varney asked Dimartino whether...

Avatar: The Last Airbender's Uncle Iroh voice actor, Greg Baldwin, shares the one fan request he always turns down and the reason why it is touching. Avatar: The Last Airbender is an animated TV series that aired on Nickelodeon from 2005 - 2008. The series received widespread critical acclaim and sparked a sequel series, Avatar: The Legend of Korra, and a live-action film by M. Night Shyamalan. Currently, Netflix is developing a live-action TV show remake, and Avatar Studios is planning more animated shows and films. This resurgence shows how much of an impact the original show and its cast made.While appearing on an episode of the podcast, Avatar: Braving the Elements, Baldwin spoke about one fan request he always turns down as the voice of Iroh. He explained he is frequently asked to sing "Leaves From The Vine." This was a song Iroh sang in Avatar: The Last Airbender...

New image and video show the Avatar: The Last Airbender voice cast reunited, dressed as and quoting their characters. Nickelodeon's popular animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender ran from 2005 to 2008, introducing viewers to a fractured world in which people could manipulate the elements; only one figure (known as the Avatar) could control all four. The show garnered a massive fan base and spawned a large franchise, including a spinoff series called The Legend of Korra, a negatively received live-action movie, and a Netflix series. There is also a new animated movie currently in the works.

Dante Basco, the voice of Prince Zuko, posted a sweet photo of the voice cast (minus Aang actor Zach Tyler Eisen) reunited at SACAnime via Instagram. To top things off, Mae Whitman, the voice of Katara, had her fellow co-stars recite some of their characters' memorable quotes while in costume and posted the videos on her Instagram stories.

The Holiday Sitter Review — The Holiday Sitter (2022) Film Review, a movie directed by Ali Liebert, written by Greg Baldwin, Tracy Andreen, and Jonathan Bennett, and starring Jonathan Bennett, George Krissa, Chelsea Hobbs, Everett Andres, Mila Morgan, Matthew James Dowden, Gabrielle Rose, Matty Finochio, Amy Goodmurphy, Robert Wisden, Todd Matthews, Bella Leonardo, and Nathan [...]

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Exclusive: Jonathan Bennett, who recently signed an exclusive, multi-picture overall deal with Crown Media Family Networks, will headline and executive produce a new movie for Hallmark Channel called Wedding of a Lifetime.

Brooke D’Orsay will co-star in the original that’s currently in production to air later this year.

Bennett (Mean Girls) and D’Orsay play an engaged couple who have been together since their days as high school sweethearts in a close-knit mountain town, but have found themselves in a rut and out of love. As Darby and Jake prepare to break the news of their separation to their families, they inadvertently find themselves entered in a “romantic relationship competition” hosted by a popular national daytime TV show after being nominated by the whole town. The grand prize is a televised, all-expenses-paid “wedding of a lifetime!” Though Darby and Jake are uncomfortable pretending they are still engaged,...

It seems odd to think that this time last week everyone was excited for news about how Netflix’s live action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender was progressing. Now the only thing people are expecting is news of how badly it’s going to go. The latest to add to the assumption of disappointment is Greg Baldwin, Iroh’s voice actor.

The downturn in expectations stems from the surprise departure from the production of Avatar’s original creators Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko, citing “creative differences” of Netflix failing to uphold its promise to allow the pair the necessary freedom required to bring their vision to life in a new medium. In reaction, Baldwin posted a short series of tweets expressing his immediate thoughts on the situation.

Wow. Just…wow!

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— Greg Baldwin (@GregBaldwinIroh) August 12, 2020

Seriously…I'm gonna have to ruminate on this.

Samurai Jack changed the game when it debuted on Cartoon Network in 2001, paving the way for experimental, auteur-driven animated series on a network mostly known for kiddie fare. Following the story of a samurai (voiced by (Phil Lamarr) who is flung forward in time against an evil overlord, Samurai Jack […]

The post All of ‘Samurai Jack’ is Now Available to Stream for Free on Adult Swim’s Website appeared first on /Film.

Did you see the series finale of Samurai Jack? Recently, star Phil Lamarr spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about the Cartoon Network TV show's emotional ending.Lamarr voices the titular character on the animated series, which follows a samurai who travels to a dystopian future in order to defeat a shape-shifting demon. The voice cast also includes Greg Baldwin, Sab Shimono, John Dimaggio, and Tara Strong.Read More…...

In under two weeks, some of our favorite DC TV shows will return to airwaves with new episodes. So, as we continue the sprint toward their respective season finales, it’s only natural that official synopses for each surface well in advance. Given that, we’re able to peer into the future and discuss what’s to come in the first week of May for Supergirl, The Flash and Arrow.

Obviously, we’ll begin with Supergirl, since it’s the first to air. When examining the description, one can’t help but compare Alex being kidnapped by an unknown party to Kara having a price put on her head not long ago. And although Rhea is in this episode, I’m not so sure she’s responsible because this kind of has Cadmus’ stench on it. But, I guess we’ll have to wait and see.

Here’s the early word on “Alex,...

Think back to 2001, when SpongeBob SquarePants reigned supreme on Nickelodeon and the Cartoon Network was deep in the age of Powerpuff Girls, Dexter’s Laboratory and Johnny Bravo — clever, talky animated shows who trafficked in wackiness and often took their storytelling cues from live-action sitcoms. Then along came a samurai named Jack: a laconic lone-wolf hero who uttered fewer words in a whole season than most toon characters spoke in a single episode. The creation of animator (and Dex-Lab veteran) Genndy Tartakovsky, this feudal-era Japanese prince was sucked into a...

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Over twelve years have gone by since it left the air, but Samurai Jack is finally back. Creator Genndy Tartakovsky’s highly imaginative series took the animation world by storm when it debuted back in 2001 with a visual style that was equal parts anime and Frank Miller and ran the gamut of genre with pop culture influences ranging from Akira Kurosawa to Blade Runner.

The tale of a noble samurai trying to return to the past so he may destroy the demon Aku and prevent the world from falling under his rule ran for four seasons before ending in 2004. Season 5 will reflect the show’s elongated absence by moving fifty years into the future, where every time portal has been destroyed and a weathered Samurai Jack (Phil Lamarr) has stopped aging.

The series’ signature split screen presentation is kept intact for this upcoming season.

Dark Horse will publish an adult coloring book based on the Avatar: The Last Airbender TV show, which was cancelled after three seasons on Nickelodeon. Caveat colorer: water, earth, and fire are all likely to harm the book, which should hit shelves in October 2016.

The book features forty-five pages of artwork on heavyweight 10 x 10–inch pages. The Avatar: The Last Airbender TV series voice cast includes: Zach Tyler, Mae Whitman, Jack DeSena, Jessie Flower, Dante Basco, Dee Bradley Baker, Mako Iwamatsu, Greg Baldwin, Grey DeLisle, Jennie Kwan, Cricket Leigh, Olivia Hack, and Mark Hamill.

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Wdbj shooter Vester Flanagan targeted reporter Alison Parker because of harmless comments she made as an intern at the station in 2012. “One was something about ‘swinging’ by some place; the other was out in the ‘field,'” assistant news director Greg Baldwin wrote in a report that summarized complaints made by Flanagan about Parker. It referred to her as Alison Bailey; Bailey was her middle name. These are the comments Flanagan seemed to be referring to when he tweeted hours after murdering Parker and photographer Adam Ward on live TV on Wednesday. Also Read: Wdbj Made Shooter Vester Flanagan Seek Counseling During.

A couple of Insomniac Games vets' labor of love involves putting a bunch of spacemen, creatures, beasties, and monsters in a premium hardcover. And with 26 days to go, it looks like it's already about to happen.

The Monster Volume is an independent project from Insomniac Games' Lead Character Artist Greg Baldwin and character designer, art director, and most recently, principal artist Dave Guertin, and is based on five years of their original work. Baldwin and Guertin have their own design/illustration studio, CreatureBox, where they provide design services for animation, graphic design, and illustration.

Their proposed hardcover will run 140 pages with measurements of 8.5" x 12.5" and will also be available in a digital edition for those of us who don't want any more physical media in our homes.

Based on the sample images on their Kickstarter page, you can see some Ratchet & Clank-inflected visions making their way into the work.

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Ben & Jerry's is causing a buzz with its latest Csr and promotional efforts.

Ben & Jerry's teamed up with Target recently to offer an exclusive Ben & Jerry's flavor (sold at the retailer), Berry Voluntary, to support the work of VolunteerMatch, which engages volunteers by pairing them up with projects that best meet their interests and expertise. Today, the group issued a taste-off challenge to Stephen Colbert.

Beyond the mere letter to producers and a YouTube taunt (below), the folks at VolunteerMatch actually did their best to curry favor with Colbert's own studio audience. In their words: "This challenge was presented today to the New York City studio audience of The Colbert Report as they waited to see the live taping of the program. They were given sample sizes of Ben & Jerry's Berry Voluntary."

In other words, they bum rushed the line outside of the Colbert taping.

"I challenge Stephen Colbert--man...