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Cartoon Network Celebrates Summer at Atlantis

Wednesday May 9, 2012

Adventure Time with Finn and JakeNot that I need another reason to visit Atlantis, but add Cartoon Network into death-defying water slides and who could resist? Atlantis is the place to visit this summer if you're looking for a family-friendly, but beachy vacation. The summer festivities will run from May 25th to Septemeber 3rd. Adventure Time will be everywhere, with an Adventure Time themed poolside dive-in theater and a Cartoon Network character takeover of one of Atlantis' most popular dining destinations, Seagrapes restaurant. Fans will watch screenings from their favorite Cartoon Network shows like Adventure Time, Level Up, The Amazing World of Gumball, Ninjago and Ben 10.

Other one-of-a-kind experiences include a costumed character parade through Marina Village featuring Cartoon Network's much loved stars, advanced screenings of the new and highly anticipated Cartoon Network series Ben 10: Omniverse, a huge star-studded concert event featuring Gym Class Heroes to be held on June 1.

At the Cartoon Network Studios Fantasy Camp aspiring cartoonists are invited to learn the fundamentals of animation. Campers will immerse themselves in animation technology, hand drawing techniques, flip book basics, character creation, voice-acting and more, all while guided by experts from the Emmy Award-winning Cartoon Network Studios.
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Countdown to Futurama Podcasts

Monday May 7, 2012

FuturamaBeginning today, Comedy Central Digital will feature the first of seven weekly podcasts, which will include a week's worth of "Countdown To Futurama" content. Hosted by Executive Producer David X. Cohen, who will be joined by a rotating cast of other Futurama writers and producers, the podcasts will provide fans with inside commentary on each piece of exclusive content along with a first look at images from upcoming episodes, as well as character designs, stills, storyboards and concept sketches. The Futurama weekly podcasts will only be available on iTunes.

Plus, Comedy Central is counting down until the season premiere of Futurama on June 20th at 10:00 p.m. by posting a different goodie on the show's Facebook page every day. You can see preview clips, character designs, sketches, storyboards, nude Fry and much more.
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FOX Season Finales

Friday May 4, 2012

Family GuySpring is here and the traditional big networks are winding up their TV seasons. FOX season finales will finish on the dates below.
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What happened to Aang?

Tuesday May 1, 2012

Avatar AangThe Legend of Korra takes place 70 years after Avatar: The Last Airbender. We learn that Avatar Aang has passed away and has been reincarnated in Korra, a girl from the Southern Water Tribe. But what happened in those 70 years? Fans welcomed the new cartoon and the new Avatar, with 4.5 million total viewers, ranking as basic cable's #1 kids' show and top animated program for the week of the premiere. But there are still questions that need to be answered before die-hard fans can move on. Find out what happened during the 70 years between Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra.
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