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The Amazing Digital Circus creator Gooseworxhas given fans a very honest answer about the idea of making a second season.
When asked if she would make Season 2 given the chance, she reportedly replied: “Probably not. I’m tired.”
It is a short answer, but it says a lot. The Amazing Digital Circus became a massive indie animation success, growing from a YouTube pilot into a global fandom phenomenon. With that kind of attention comes huge pressure, especially for a creator who helped shape the show’s strange humor, emotional darkness and unforgettable characters.
The series was also built as a complete story, not something meant to run forever. If the first major arc ends where it was intended to end, then stepping away can be a brave creative choice. Not every successful show needs to continue until it loses its spark.
For fans, the idea of no Season 2 may be disappointing. Characters like Pomni, Jax, Ragatha, Caine, Gangle, Zooble and Kinger have become deeply loved. But Gooseworx’s response also reminds everyone that creators are human. Animation takes time, energy and heart, and burnout is real.
Even without a second season, The Amazing Digital Circushas already made history. It proved that indie animation can reach the world, build a passionate fanbase and stand beside major studio projects.
For now, the best thing fans can do is celebrate what Gooseworx and GLITCH created — and respect that even the biggest digital circus needs a rest.
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Eleven years ago today, on July 10, 2015, Minionsarrived in U.S. theaters and gave Illumination’s tiny yellow troublemakers their own movie.
The prequel followed Kevin, Stuart, and Bob as they searched for a new villain to serve, eventually meeting Scarlet Overkilland her husband, Herb. Directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda, the film featured voices from Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton, Allison Janney, Steve Coogan, Jennifer Saunders, Geoffrey Rush, and Steve Carell.
The movie became a massive box-office success, earning around $1.159 billion worldwide on a reported $74 million budget. Its popularity proved that the Minions were strong enough to carry a film without Gru at the center.
With slapstick humor, nonsense language, and the lovable personalities of Kevin, Stuart, and Bob, Minions became one of Illumination’s biggest hits and helped turn the Despicable Me franchise into an even larger global phenomenon.
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Live-Action Naruto Movie Moves Into Pre-Production as Team 7 Casting Search Begins
• The long-awaited live-action Naruto movie is officially moving forward.
• Lionsgate is ramping up pre-production on the Hollywood adaptation.
• Director Destin Daniel Cretton is leading the project.
• A worldwide casting search has begun for the three young members of Team 7.
• The roles currently being cast are Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno.
• Casting for other characters will follow later.
• Team 7 is the emotional center of early Naruto, making this one of the movie’s most important steps.
• Naruto’s dream of becoming Hokage, Sasuke’s tragic rivalry and Sakura’s growth will be key to the adaptation.
• Original creator Masashi Kishimoto shared his excitement and said he looks forward to seeing the actors bring his characters to life.
• Cretton previously earned attention for balancing action and emotional drama in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
• No release date has been announced yet.
• With pre-production underway and Team 7 casting beginning, Naruto is finally preparing for its Hollywood live-action debut.
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39 Years Ago Today, The Brave Little Toaster Released in Theaters
• 39 years ago today, on July 10, 1987, The Brave Little Toaster released in theaters.
• Directed by Jerry Rees, the film became one of the most unusual animated classics of the 1980s.
• The story follows five aging appliances — Toaster, Blanky, Lampy, Radio and Kirby — as they leave an abandoned cabin to find their missing “master.”
• The film is based on the novella by Thomas M. Disch.
• The voice cast includes Deanna Oliver, Timothy E. Day, Jon Lovitz, Timothy Stack, Thurl Ravenscroft and Phil Hartman.
• While many fans associate it with Disney, D23 notes that it is not officially a Disney animated film.
• The movie later found a huge audience through Disney Channel airings and home video.
• Its darker emotional themes helped make it a cult classic, exploring abandonment, loyalty, fear of replacement and being forgotten.
• The film is also remembered for its connection to future animation talent, including Joe Ranft, who later became a key Pixar storyteller.
• It received recognition at the 1988 Sundance Film Festival.
• The movie later received two direct-to-video sequels: The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue and The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars.
• 39 years later, The Brave Little Toaster remains a brave, strange and deeply emotional animated favorite.
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Forty-five years ago today, on July 10, 1981, Disney released The Fox and the Hound, the emotional story of Tod, an orphaned fox, and Copper, a young hunting dog whose childhood friendship is tested as they grow older.
Raised on opposite sides of the natural world, Tod and Copper begin as innocent best friends before fear, duty, and human expectations pull them apart. That painful change is what gives the film its lasting emotional power.
The movie featured Mickey Rooney as Tod, Kurt Russell as Copper, and a cast that included Pearl Bailey, Sandy Duncan, Jeanette Nolan, and Corey Feldman. It also became an important turning point for Disney animation, helping train future legends like Ron Clements, John Musker, Tim Burton, Glen Keane, Brad Bird, John Lasseter,and Chris Buck.
Decades later, The Fox and the Hound remains one of Disney’s most heartfelt classics. Its story still reminds viewers that friendship can survive in the heart, even when life forces people apart.
#TheFoxAndTheHound #DisneyAnimation #DisneyClassics #TodAndCopper #Animation

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Toy Story 5 Crosses $800 Million Globally as $1 Billion Looks Within Reach
• Toy Story 5 has officially crossed the $800 million mark worldwide.
• The Pixar sequel has reached around $808 million globally after three weekends in theaters.
• The total includes about $381 million from North America and $427 million from international markets.
• This makes Toy Story 5 one of the biggest films of 2026 so far.
• The movie is now less than $200 million away from joining the $1 billion club.
• Its strong run shows that the Toy Story franchise still has massive global appeal more than 30 years after the original film.
• Box Office Mojo lists its domestic opening at nearly $159.7 million.
• The sequel benefits from the return of Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang.
• The story also introduces a new challenge for the toys as electronics become a threat to playtime.
• Toy Story 4 previously finished with more than $1.07 billion worldwide, making the billion-dollar goal feel realistic for Toy Story 5.
• For Disney and Pixar, this is a huge theatrical win and another reminder that Woody and Buzz still have box-office power to infinity and beyond.
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One year ago, on July 8, 2025, the anime world lost James Carter Cathcart, the beloved English voice actor who helped define the sound of Pokémon for generations. He passed away at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx, New York, at the age of 71.
To Pokémon fans, Cathcart was unforgettable as Team Rocket’s James, Meowth, Gary Oak, Professor Oak, and many other characters. Sometimes credited as Jimmy Zoppi, he first appeared in the franchise as Fergus in Pokémon: The First Movie before becoming one of the dub’s most important voices.
His work went far beyond acting. Cathcart also served as a script adaptor, helping shape the English dub’s humor, emotion, and personality across more than 700 episodes and many films. His writing and performances gave the series a special energy that fans still remember.
Cathcart retired in 2023 while undergoing treatment for throat cancer. After his passing, fans and colleagues remembered him as kind, joyful, talented, and truly one of a kind.
Beyond Pokémon, he also voiced Vector the Crocodile in Sonic X, Weevil Underwood in Yu-Gi-Oh!, and appeared in projects like One Piece, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Mission Odyssey, Funky Cops, and Ape Escape 2.
One year later, James Carter Cathcart’s voice still lives on through the characters, jokes, battles, and memories he gave to fans around the world.
Rest in peace, James Carter Cathcart.
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On this day, 37 years ago, the world lost Mel Blanc, who passed away on July 10, 1989, in Los Angeles. Known as “The Man of a Thousand Voices,” Blanc remains one of the greatest voice actors in animation history.
He brought life to legendary characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Tweety Bird, Sylvester, Yosemite Sam, Foghorn Leghorn,and many more. His work with Warner Bros. helped define the sound and spirit of classic cartoons.
Before becoming a Looney Tunes icon, Blanc built his talent in radio, where he learned timing, accents, sound effects, and character voices. His big animation breakthrough came in the late 1930s, including Daffy Duck in Porky’s Duck Hunt and Bugs Bunny in A Wild Hare.
Blanc’s career went beyond Looney Tunes too. He also voiced characters like Woody Woodpecker, Barney Rubble, Mr. Spacely, Speed Buggy, Captain Caveman, and Heathcliff. His range was incredible, and every character felt alive in a different way.
Even decades after his passing, Mel Blanc’s voice still echoes through animation. He did not just perform cartoon characters — he gave them personality, rhythm, heart, and a lasting soul.
Rest in peace, Mel Blanc, the one and only Man of a Thousand Voices.
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Five years ago, on July 9, 2021, Middlemost Postpremiered on Nickelodeon, bringing a bright and unusual animated comedy to the network’s Friday-night lineup after The Patrick Star Show.
The series followed Parker J. Cloud, a former raincloud, Angus Roy Shackelton, a tough mailman, and Russell, their magical pet walrus, as they delivered packages across the strange world of Mount Middlemost.
Created by SpongeBob SquarePants alum John Trabbic III, the show was notable as Nickelodeon’s first original animated series in five years at the time. Its voice cast included Becky Robinson, John DiMaggio, Kiren, Colton Dunn, and Johnny Pemberton.
The debut episode featured “First Delivery” and “Chore or Less,” setting up the show’s mix of weird humor, colorful visuals, and heartfelt friendship. Even with a shorter run, Middlemost Post remains a fun part of Nickelodeon’s early-2020s animation era.
With Parker, Angus, and Russell spreading cheer one package at a time, the series still stands out as a sweet, silly, and imaginative cartoon.
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Happy 66th birthday to Jeff Bergman, born on July 10, 1960, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is one of animation’s most important modern voice actors, best known for carrying on the voices of beloved Looney Tunes and Hanna-Barbera icons.
Bergman made history as the first actor chosen to voice Bugs Bunny after Mel Blanc. Taking on such a legendary character was no small task, but his work helped keep Bugs’ confidence, humor, and classic charm alive for new generations.
Beyond Bugs, Bergman has voiced Daffy Duck, Sylvester, Foghorn Leghorn, Elmer Fudd, Yosemite Sam, Tweety, Fred Flintstone, George Jetson, Yogi Bear, and more. These are characters with huge histories, and Bergman has become one of the trusted voices preserving their legacy.
His career also includes roles like The Joker in animated Batman projects, Droopy from Tom and Jerry, and Zapfrom Skylanders, showing his range beyond classic cartoon revivals.
Jeff Bergman’s work matters because he helped connect the golden age of animation to today. Through his voice, characters like Bugs Bunny, Fred Flintstone, and Yogi Bear continue to feel alive, funny, and familiar.
Happy birthday, Jeff Bergman!
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Happy 54th birthday to Sofia Vergara, born on July 10, 1972, in Barranquilla, Colombia. Best known for her unforgettable role as Gloria in Modern Family, Vergara has also brought her bold, funny, and instantly recognizable voice to many animated projects.
In animation, her voice stands out because it is full of energy, charm, and personality. She voiced Carmen in Happy Feet Two, Gabby Babblebrook in Escape from Planet Earth, and Flamencain The Emoji Movie, each role using her lively comedic style in a fun way.
One of her most meaningful projects is Koati, where she voiced Zaina the Coral Snake and also served as an executive producer. The film celebrated Latin American culture, wildlife, and environmental themes, making it a special part of her animation career.
Vergara also joined major franchises and comedy projects, voicing Valentina in Despicable Me 4, appearing as Dolores the Couch in Strays, and guest-starring in animated TV shows like The Simpsons and Family Guy.
From family animation to adult comedy, Sofia Vergara has brought glamour, humor, and heart to every voice role. Happy birthday to a star whose voice is just as memorable as her screen presence.
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Happy 35th birthday to Mitchel Musso, born on July 9, 1991, in Garland, Texas. While many fans know him from Hannah Montana, his voice work has also left a strong mark on animation.
Musso is best known as Jeremy Johnson in Disney’s Phineas and Ferb. As Candace Flynn’s crush and later boyfriend, Jeremy brought a calm, kind, and sweet energy to the wild world of Danville. Musso also returned as Jeremy in major projects like Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimensionand Candace Against the Universe.
Another major role came in Monster House, where Musso voiced D.J. Walters, the brave young hero at the center of the spooky animated film. He also voiced Wally in Milo Murphy’s Law and appeared in projects like King of the Hill, Yin Yang Yo!, and Shorty McShorts’ Shorts.
One especially interesting early credit is Aang from Avatar: The Last Airbender. Musso voiced Aang in the show’s unaired pilot, before Zach Tyler Eisen took over the role for the main broadcast series. It remains a fun piece of Avatar history and a fascinating part of Musso’s animation career.
From Jeremy Johnson to D.J. Walters and early Aang, Mitchel Musso’s voice work remains a nostalgic part of 2000s and 2010s animation.
Happy birthday, Mitchel Musso!
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Happy 50th birthday to Fred Savage, born on July 9, 1976. While many know him from The Wonder Years and The Princess Bride, his voice work in animation is also worth celebrating.
One of his most beloved roles is Oswald, the gentle blue octopus from Nick Jr.’s Oswald. Savage gave the character a warm, calm, and comforting voice that made the preschool series special for many young viewers.
He also voiced Hawk in Justice League Unlimited, the Wego Twins in Kim Possible, and Noah Nixon in Cartoon Network’s Generator Rex. These roles showed his range across superhero stories, Disney animation, and action cartoons.
Savage later appeared in adult animation too, with credits in BoJack Horseman, Family Guy, Robot Chicken, and Bob’s Burgers. From sweet preschool stories to sharp comedy, his voice career has been surprisingly wide and memorable.
Happy birthday, Fred Savage!
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Hazbin Hotel’s Highest-Rated Episodes Highlight the Show’s Biggest Emotional Moments
• Hazbin Hotel’s highest-rated episodes show why fans connect so strongly with the series.
• The Season 1 finale, “The Show Must Go On,” remains one of the show’s biggest fan-favorite episodes.
• The episode delivers the major Heaven vs. Hell battle and pushes Charlie’s redemption dream to its most dramatic point.
• “Masquerade” is another standout because it gives Angel Dust one of the show’s most emotional and painful storylines.
• The episode shows the darker side of Angel’s life under Valentino while adding major depth to his character.
• “Welcome to Heaven” expands the mythology by showing Heaven’s system, its hypocrisy and the larger moral conflict behind Charlie’s mission.
• Season 2 raises the stakes with Vox and the Vees becoming bigger threats to the hotel and Hell’s future.
• “It’s a Deal” stands out as one of Season 2’s key episodes, pushing Charlie, Vox and the media-control storyline forward.
• “Curtain Call” also became a major talking point as Vox’s plans and Alastor’s larger moves came into focus.
• These episodes rank so highly because they combine music, trauma, comedy, battles, emotional growth and major story turns.
• From Angel Dust’s heartbreak to Charlie’s fight for redemption, Hazbin Hotel is at its strongest when the chaos hits emotionally.
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Fifteen years ago today, on July 9, 2011, A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner! premiered on Nickelodeon as part of The Fairly OddParents’ 10th anniversary celebration.
The movie imagined Timmy Turner as a 23-year-old who refuses to grow up because becoming an adult would mean losing Cosmo and Wanda. Drake Bell starred as adult Timmy, while Daniella Monetplayed Tootie, bringing their childhood connection into a new romantic storyline.
The film mixed live action with CGI, giving fans a different version of Dimmsdale while keeping the magical chaos of the cartoon. Jason Alexander and Cheryl Hines also appeared as Cosmo and Wanda in human form, while the classic fairy voices remained part of the movie’s charm.
The premiere was a major success, drawing 5.8 million viewers and becoming one of Nickelodeon’s biggest TV movie events of 2011. It later led to two more live-action films: A Fairly Odd Christmas and A Fairly Odd Summer.
Even 15 years later, Grow Up, Timmy Turner! is still remembered as one of the boldest and strangest experiments in The Fairly OddParents history.
#FairlyOddParents #TimmyTurner #Nickelodeon #DrakeBell #Nostalgia

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Word Party Released on Netflix on This Day
• On this day, July 8, 2016, Word Party premiered on Netflix.
• The preschool series was produced by The Jim Henson Company.
• It followed baby animals Bailey, Franny, Kip and Lulu as they learned new words through songs, games and play.
• Later, Tilly the tortoise joined the group.
• The show focused on vocabulary building, friendship, feelings, social skills and simple life lessons.
• Young viewers were encouraged to join in, answer questions and help the baby animals learn.
• Word Party used Henson Digital Puppetry Studio technology, blending modern CG animation with puppet-style performance.
• The series continued Jim Henson’s tradition of warm educational entertainment for young children.
• It later expanded with Word Party Presents: Math!, which focused on early math concepts.
• Years later, Word Party remains a sweet Netflix preschool series remembered for its cute characters, gentle learning and cheerful “word party” energy.
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Happy 60th birthday to Pamela Adlon, born on July 9, 1966, in New York City. For more than four decades, she has built a powerful career as an actress, voice artist, writer, director, and producer.
To animation fans, Adlon is unforgettable as Bobby Hillin King of the Hill. Her voice gave Bobby his charm, humor, innocence, and heart, earning her a Primetime Emmy Award in 2002. She is also loved as Ashley Spinelli in Disney’s Recess, another role that showed her amazing range and personality.
Her voice work includes Tinker Bell, Jungle Cubs, 101 Dalmatians: The Series, Pepper Ann, Time Squad, and Milo Murphy’s Law. Beyond animation, Adlon earned major praise for creating and starring in FX’s Better Things, a deeply honest and emotional series about motherhood, family, and life in Hollywood.
From Bobby Hill to Spinelli and beyond, Pamela Adlon has brought warmth, humor, and truth to every role. Her work has touched generations, and her legacy in television and animation continues to shine.
Happy birthday, Pamela Adlon!
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The Patrick Star Show Premiered on Nickelodeon on This Day
• On this day, July 9, 2021, The Patrick Star Showpremiered on Nickelodeon.
• The series gave Patrick Star, one of SpongeBob SquarePants’ most iconic characters, his own animated spotlight.
• The spin-off follows a younger Patrick living at home with his family.
• Patrick hosts his own variety show from his television-turned-bedroom.
• The premiere episode featured the segments “Late for Breakfast” and “Bummer Jobs.”
• The show introduced Patrick’s family, including Cecil Star, Bunny Star, Squidina Star and GrandPat Star.
• Bill Fagerbakke returned as the voice of Patrick.
• The main cast also includes Tom Wilson, Cree Summer, Jill Talley and Dana Snyder.
• Original SpongeBob cast members like Tom Kenny, Rodger Bumpass, Carolyn Lawrence, Clancy Brown and Mr. Lawrence also appear.
• The series became the second major SpongeBob SquarePants spin-off after Kamp Koral.
• Years later, The Patrick Star Show remains a fun part of Nickelodeon’s modern SpongeBob universe.
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• LAIKA’s upcoming stop-motion fantasy film Wildwoodmay have a massive runtime.
• A Regal Cinemas listing reportedly shows the film at 139 minutes, or 2 hours and 19 minutes.
• LAIKA and Fathom Entertainment have not officially confirmed the final runtime yet.
• If accurate, Wildwood would be one of the longest mainstream English-language animated features.
• It would also be a major milestone for stop-motion animation, which is one of the most time-consuming forms of filmmaking.
• The film is based on the fantasy novel by Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis.
• The story follows Prue and Curtis as they enter the mysterious Impassable Wilderness near Portland to rescue Prue’s baby brother.
• Travis Knight directs the film after developing the project for years.
• Fathom describes Wildwood as a handcrafted epic fantasy and LAIKA’s most ambitious film yet.
• Reports say LAIKA created 136 sets and more than 230 practical puppets for the movie.
• The voice cast includes Carey Mulligan, Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Jacob Tremblay, Mahershala Ali, Angela Bassett, Awkwafina, Jake Johnson, Charlie Day, Tom Waits and Richard E. Grant.
• Wildwood opens in theaters on October 23, 2026.
• Whether the 139-minute runtime holds or changes, this already looks like one of LAIKA’s biggest and boldest animated projects.
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The Evolution of Team Avatar Is Finally Complete
• Team Avatar’s evolution is finally coming full circle in Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender.
• The new animated movie shows Aang, Katara, Sokka, Toph and Zuko as young adults.
• The story takes place about 10 years after Avatar: The Last Airbender.
• This gives fans a missing middle chapter between the original series and The Legend of Korra.
• In the original series, Team Avatar were young heroes fighting to end the Hundred Year War.
• In the new movie, they are adults helping rebuild the world after the war.
• In The Legend of Korra, fans later see the long-term legacy of their choices, families and world-building.
• Aang’s story focuses on survivor’s guilt, unresolved trauma and the responsibility of rebuilding Air Nomad culture.
• The movie also explores the early foundations of the world that eventually leads toward Republic City.
• Eric Nam voices Aang, Jessica Matten voices Katara, Román Zaragoza voices Sokka, Dionne Quan voices Toph and Steven Yeun voices Zuko.
• Dave Bautista joins as Tagah, another surviving Airbender connected to Aang’s emotional journey.
• The film premieres globally on Paramount+ on July 25, 2026.
• With Team Avatar shown across childhood, adulthood and legacy, their journey now feels more complete than ever.
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• The 2026 Emmy nominees for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance have been revealed.
Nominees
• Steven Yeun — Invincible as Mark Grayson / Invincible
• Matt Vogel — The Muppet Show as Kermit the Frog
• Trey Parker — South Park as Satan
• Hank Azaria — The Simpsons as Gary Chalmers
• Pamela Adlon — King of the Hill as Bobby Hill
• Julie Andrews — Bridgerton as Lady Whistledown