You know I’m a fan of The Maxx as well as The Head, so finding out about these new (yet to be released) DVDs was a cool surprise. If you recall, these two great animated shows were from the mid 90s and were on MTV’s Oddities or Liquid Television. There’s no more details on when these DVDs will be coming out, so we’ll have to wait and see. While we wait, why not watch all 13 episodes of The Maxx over at MTV.com.

Jump into your own colorful netherworld reality!

He who struggles and endures will be a ninja – and he’s out of retirement!

They Might Be Giants are on Homestar Runner again! Crystal Fortress- In this partially-Powered by The Cheat music video, Davey attempts to call Strong Bad from his crystal fortress – but the Rambling Wreck of E-Mail Check has got some countermeasures! Please come down from your crystal fortress, Strong Bad.

The Simpsons, currently in its 20th year as a regularly scheduled half-hour series, is the longest-running comedy in television history. The show is a cultural phenomenon, recognizable throughout the world and now Uncle Sam is getting in on the deal. Yup, it’s the Simpsons stamps! Starting May 7, the United States Postal Service will make buying stamps and mailing in bills late, more fun! Ay Caramba!

To:

The Simpsons
742 Evergreen Terrace
Springfield, USA

Dear Simpsons family,

How are you? I am fine. Thank you for your cool new stamps. When can we expect to see the hundreds of other townsfolk in stamp form? I like your show very much. I’ve watched every episode. (Even the ones in the first few seasons where you tried to teach me a moral lesson.) Please continue to entertain me with your show, for years to come, and I promise I’ll continue to memorize each and every episode so I can recite the lines later, to others, at inopportune times.

Thanks,
Andrew

This was my first visit to WonderCon in San Francisco and I really enjoyed myself. WonderCon is known as the sister-show of San Diego Comic-Con. I’d say it’s a smaller sister, but even though it wasn’t as huge as SDCC, it has it’s benefits. Since it’s a smaller show, that means there’s less of a crowd and you could get more face time with the stars, which is nice. (Speaking of stars, I met and talked with Henry Winkler (Fonzie) and saw artist Jim Lee.) I also finally met Daniel M. Davis of Steam Crow Monster Commute and Michael Fleming of tweedlebop!

WonderCon features the best in a variety of specialty programming including the very best from, pop culture, Hollywood film and television, but comics are still king at this 23-year-old event. Watchmen was prevalent, but so was Star Trek, Star Wars, G.I. Joe and other comic heroes. This was a nice warm-up for me, as I await SDCC in July. Please enjoy my photos from the show with my slideshow or visit my WonderCon 2009 Flickr set. Perhaps you should consider going to WonderCon next year.

Those funny Zucker brothers posted a brand new animated episode of “It’s JerryTime!” for you to enjoy. This hilarious, cleverly-animated episode called “Speed Dating” and it’s about Jerry’s awkward speed dating experience. It stars comedian Kristen Schaal (Mel from Flight of the Conchords) and she’s a riot. Watching this might make you think twice about dating or talking to a stranger of the opposite sex.

This popular Marvel mutant cartoon originally debuted back on Halloween of 1992. X-Men the Animated Series was not only one of the longest-lasting series on Fox Kids, it was the longest-running Marvel Comics-based show, running for five seasons and 76 episodes. Whenever I’d flip on the tube and see/hear that familiar opening theme, I’d be in mutant heaven! We’ve been waiting for these episodes to come to DVD for quite awhile and now they finally have. The Two 2-Disc DVD sets will be released on April 28, 2009 and Amazon.com has them up for pre-order for $17.99 each. Marvel X-Men Volume 1 and Marvel X-Men Volume 2. This was easily the best 90’s cartoon we had.

It’s Kenya 2? Somalia is right next to Kenya, where all your goods are… It’s another entertaining Weebls toon based on recent news of Somalia pirates causing trouble. Off the coast of Somalia, they got piraaaaaaaaates… (Forget Long John!)

Well, Hello Wall-E! If you enjoyed the funny romantic comedy Wall-E, you’ll be glad it’s now out on DVD! Wall-E is a great family film with it’s most impressive aspect being the depth of emotion conveyed by a simple robot. If you haven’t seen it, watch it. If you have seen it, I know you’ll want to watch it again. (I know I want to.) It’s “Buy n Large” the best animated film of the year. Pixar will keep you and the kids captivated with Wall-E.

It’s on my Xmas list, why not put it on yours? Go buy your copy today!

Be prepared for another awesome animated movie from DreamWorks, in theaters March 27, 2009. Watch the trailer for Monsters vs. Aliens and expect to get hooked. They’re producing it in real 3-D, so here’s hoping a nearby theater has it, otherwise I’ll be watching it in regular D. Either way, I’m looking forward to this movie.

When a meteorite from outer space hits a young California girl named Susan Murphy and turns her into a giant monster, she is taken to a secret government compound where she meets a ragtag group of monsters also rounded up over the years. As a last resort, under the guidance of General W.R. Monger, on a desperate order from The President, the motley crew of Monsters is called into action to combat the aliens and save the world from imminent destruction!

I think Insectosaurus and B.O.B. will be popular characters. Thanks to Shawn from Branded in the 80’s for bringing this to my attention.