Cartoons and female characters: where are the animated shows for girls?

Cartoons and Female Characters: Where Are the Animated Shows for Girls?

ByDavid Frank

Cartoons are universal. We all watched them growing up: rich or poor, liberal or conservative, boy or girl. However, the latter seems to have lost its way somewhat recently. Over the last decade or so, the number of animated shows aimed at girls has dropped off significantly, and even more so the number of cartoons…

Cartoon network: shows to watch from the short development initiative

Cartoon Network: Shows to Watch from the Short Development Initiative

ByDavid Frank

Cartoon Network is trying to construct a strong core lineup of shows to match the “glory days” of the Cartoon Cartoon.  After the remarkable success of Adventure time, Cartoon Network executives started an animated shorts initiative to introduce new shows into the fold based off of popular independent animated shorts.  This led first to the…