Links

OK, so I've taken care of the bad Links/links pun (well, until I find a way to get more than just four Links on screen during a game of Super Smash Bros.). Without further ado, here are the links.

Studios, Networks & Other Media

cereal:geek-A fanzine aimed at fans of '80s animation, made by fans of '80s animation. And, based on the article that highlighted the Megatron/Starscream confrontation in the first act of "More Than Meets the Eye" Part III, someone there is a fan of this humble little site. Nevertheless, it's strongly recommended reading, with goads of superb articles and fan art. If I review Galaxy High School at some point, you'll know why.

Cartoon Network-I think they still show cartoons here.

Boomerang-Cartoon Network's sister channel, which might still show cartoons from 1958-1983 (not coincidentally the age of Hanna-Barbera's assumed dominance).

Disney Online-This isn't Walt's company anymore; Disney owns a host of companies and networks, and it's not getting any smaller.

Warner Bros. Online-Another studio that owns far more than just a movie studio. Remember when Paramount was the only studio that was part of a conglomerate? (Didn't think so.)

Ruby-Spears Productions, Inc.-Once one of the four major animation studios (with Warner, Disney, and Filmation Associates), Ruby-Spears is now a very small presence in a world filled with dozens of independent studios. However, never underestimate the abilities of Joe Ruby and Ken Spears....

Voice Actors, Writers, & Animators

SteveGerber.com-The still-active (and, unfortunately, still-broken) website of the co-creator of Thundarr the Barbarian, and all-around corruptor of my youth. Includes a link to his blog, which charts his final days, and the tributes to his life and legacy (as collected by Mark Evanier).

ChristyMarx.com-Perhaps best known as the creator of Jem for Hasbro, Christy Marx has written features, cartoons, live action, video games, books....let's just say that she's been busy. ;) And she's one of the best at what she does, too. (And that's not even mentioning her strong commitment to her beliefs.)

Dan Gilvezan.com-The voice of Bumblebee on The Transformers, and the definitive voice actor for Spider-Man, Dan Gilvezan has one of the most recognizable voices in the industry, and he's got a pretty extensive resume to boot. (And his site's pretty slick, too.)

Dick Gautier-Somewhere in the middle of an impressive acting career (and after being a regular participant in the insanity on Match Game), Dick Gautier did a lot of voice work, making his biggest mark as Serpentor, the Cobra Emperor. His site has all the basics, but also has a nicely sarcastic wit to it.

Marv Wolfman.com-I'm not even going to dare to encapsulate the comic book career of Marv Wolfman. Simply put, the man is a god. Double that for his animation efforts, which include work on everything from Batman: The Animated Series to My Little Pony. His website is equally good, featuring reprints of his "What Th--?" column and the answer to how he would have brought back Barry Allen (the Silver Age Flash who died during Crisis on Infinite Earths).

DonaldFGlut.com-A spartan website that details the career of Donald F. Glut, who's written books, cartoons, comic books, and a host of other projects (including an interest in paleontology that has served him well over the years).

Michael Reaves' Website-Another site belonging to a great writer, filled with resume data and such. The real reason to visit (besides learning about the man most responsible for the success of Dungeons & Dragons and Gargoyles)? The script to the unproduced (but network approved) series finale of Dungeons & Dragons. (So much for the dreaded "Kids in Hell" rumor.)

Non-Cartoony Goodness

This is just a smattering of my non-cartoon links. I'm not sadistic enough to list them all.

Women in Refrigerators-Gail Simone's list of abused, battered, and otherwise blatantly mistreated female characters in comics, with responses from a number of writers and editors. Definite food for thought here.

The Strangers In Paradise Website-The official website for what's probably the best comic book on the market, and it's naturally a great site. Plus a store for you to spend money on cool stuff with Francine, David, Katchoo, and the other great SIP characters on it. (Oh, and some stuff with Freddie on it, too. ;) )

NickBrendon.com-Probably the most underrated actor on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Nick Brendon has serious skills, ranging from comedy to drama with great ease. Plus, his charity work for people with stuttering problems (something which he himself has overcome through lots of hard work) is truly admirable.

The Essence of Amber-Those of you who know how fanatical of a Willow/Xander 'shipper I am might be scratching your heads, but make no mistake: Amber Benson is an incredible actress, and an even better human being (and extremely beautiful, but the human being part sounds less shallow). And once you're done reading about her awesomeness, you can go to......

Amberholics-The official fan club for Ms. Benson. You know you want to join...... :)

The Mike Malloy Show-"He's a liberal with a microphone, and that makes him dangerous." Want to vent some righteous anger? Listen to the Malloy program. (However, if you're a part of the Flying Monkey Right, by all means send him a nasty e-mail so that the world can have another Malloy Uncensored Mailbag.)

The Thom Hartmann Program-The polar opposite of Mike's show in terms of tone and vitriol, but just as worthy of a listen.

The Randi Rhodes Show-The Goddess of Radio, and (finally!) back after the implosion of Nova M Radio.

The Jeff Farias Show-Originally a local talk host out of Phoenix (with a decidedly national listener base), Jeff's internet show is consistently excellent. Plus, who can't help but like a fellow Red Sox fan?

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