Actor Phil LaMarr (1967)

Superman: Red Son (2020) is the 38th addition to the DC Universe Animated Original Movies and follows the story of Superman, a beloved DC Comics character. Set in 1946 Soviet Union, a young boy is bullied by a group of kids until he is saved by a girl named Svetlana. Impressed by his superhuman abilities, Svetlana encourages him to use his powers for the greater good. Fast forward to 1955, where the Soviet government has created propaganda around a powerful alien known as the “Soviet Superman” under Stalin’s command. In response, U.S President Dwight D. Eisenhower enlists Lex Luthor to develop a defense against him. Meanwhile, as part of ...

The animated movie Scooby-Doo! Mecha Mutt Menace (2013) depicts Fred participating in a science expo in Houston, Texas with his invention that uses magnets, a trampoline and a sticky net to catch monsters. While testing it out, the trap accidentally captures a girl named Melanie Staples who is quickly freed by Fred. She introduces herself as the daughter of NASA scientist Ned Staples and catches Fred’s attention. The gang then attends Ned’s presentation where he reveals a robotic dog named “Mecha Mutt” designed for exploring the terrain on Mars. However, things take a chaotic turn when Mecha Mutt malfunctions and shoots laser beams at the ...

Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice (2011) is an American animated television special, created by Walt Disney Animation Studios and helmed by directors Kevin Deters and Stevie Wermers. In the beginning of the story, we are introduced to the Coal Elf Brigade, a specialized group of Christmas elves tasked with delivering coal to children who have been deemed naughty. While this may seem harsh to some, the brigade also includes encouraging notes in hopes of steering these children towards the nice list. As Christmas Day draws near, Wayne and Lanny must race against time to ...

The direct-to-DVD animated comedy horror-mystery, Scooby-Doo! Camp Scare (2010), is the fifteenth installment in the Scooby-Doo series. This time, Scooby-Doo and the gang are heading to Fred’s old summer camp, Camp Little Moose, to work as counselors for the season. However, upon arrival, they find only Burt, the head counselor, and John Knudsen, the local forest ranger. The camp appears deserted due to rumors of a legendary figure called the Woodsman scaring away all the kids. Burt is ready to close down the camp until Fred persuades him to keep it open while they investigate. As night falls, the Woodsman resurfaces and demands that everyone ...

Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder (2009) is an American adult animated science fiction comedy-adventure film. It is the fourth and final installment in the show’s fifth season that was released directly to DVD. In this film, the Planet Express crew pays a visit to Amy’s parents, Leo and Inez, who are demolishing and rebuilding Mars Vegas. However, their actions are met with opposition from eco-feminist group led by Frida Waterfall. An accident occurs during their protest which results in Fry having Frida’s necklace stuck in his brain. While Leela becomes upset over the destruction of the environment, Leo has bribed Professor Farnsworth to approve ...

An American direct-to-video adult animated film, Futurama: Bender’s Game (2008), is the third installment in the show’s fifth season. Against Professor Farnsworth’s wishes, Leela takes control of the Planet Express Ship to compete in a demolition derby after being provoked by rednecks. Meanwhile, Bender comes across Cubert and Dwight playing Dungeons & Dragons, but being a robot, he lacks the ability to join in on their imaginative game. However, he manages to imagine himself as ‘Titanius Anglesmith’, a medieval knight from Cornwood, and becomes fully immersed in the fantasy world. His actions lead him to being admitted into the Hal ...

An American animated film called Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs (2008) was released direct-to-video. Based on the popular animated series of the same name, it is the second installment of four straight-to-DVD films that make up season five. A month after a tear in the universe causes chaos, life goes on for the characters. Amy and Kif tie the knot, while Fry begins dating Colleen. However, their relationship doesn’t last long when Fry discovers she has other boyfriends. At a conference, Professor Farnsworth suggests an expedition to investigate the anomaly. During this expedition, Bender’s touch triggers a shock wave that sends him and the ship ...

In the film Futurama: Bender’s Big Score (2007), a cancellation of Planet Express’s contract was followed by a change in management. As the crew rejoices, Hermes is injured and his wife leaves him. His head is put in a jar and his body is fixed by Lars, who flirts with Leela, much to Fry’s dismay. During a delivery to a planet where nudity is the norm, Leela finds a tattoo of Bender on Fry’s backside. The crew’s personal information falls into the hands of three alien scammers — Nudar, Fleb and Schlump — who use an obedience virus on Bender to take control of Planet Express. The scammers discover that Fry’s tattoo holds a code for ...

Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story (2005) is an animated film set in the Family Guy universe. It follows Stewie’s journey to find his real father after a near-death experience, leading him to San Francisco where he discovers it is himself from the future. Along with commentaries and a sneak peek of American Dad! Volume 1, the DVD was released on September 27, 2005. Fox later aired the film as three separate episodes for the finale of Family Guy season 4 on May 21, 2006. Some scenes were edited or removed by Fox to fit into a 66-minute time slot. Stewie B. Goode. While at the Quahog ...

Justice League Unlimited (2004–2006) is an American superhero animated television series produced by Warner Bros. Animation and aired on Cartoon Network. Boasting a diverse cast of superheroes from the DC Comics universe, it serves as a direct sequel to the previous Justice League series, picking up two years later. As the eighth and final installment of the DC Animated Universe, it brings this shared universe to a close, which began with Batman: The Animated Series. Impressively, JLU is the most continuity-heavy show in this universe, seamlessly combining characters and storylines from previous series. Similar to its second season ...

Scooby-Doo and the Loch Ness Monster (2004) is a direct-to-video animated comedy mystery that follows the usual format of the popular Saturday morning cartoons. The beloved Mystery, Inc. crew embarks on a journey to Scotland’s Loch Ness to visit Daphne Blake’s ancestral home, Blake Castle, alongside her cousin Shannon. As luck would have it, their arrival coincides with the annual Highland games held on the castle grounds and featuring various traditional Scottish sports. However, Shannon reveals that the castle has been plagued by sightings of the infamous Loch Ness Monster. Her claims are backed by Del Chillman, a self-proclaimed monster enthusiast and ...

Scooby-Doo and the Legend of the Vampire (2003) is an American direct-to-video animated adventure film, and the fifth installment in a series of movies based on the classic Scooby-Doo cartoons. The Mystery Inc. gang find themselves aboard a cruise ship headed to Australia for a much-needed vacation. After exploring Sydney and its famous Bondi Beach, they stumble upon a flyer advertising a music festival at Vampire Rock. Intrigued, they decide to venture into the outback to check it out. Along their journey, they encounter various native animals and learn about the legend of the Yowie Yahoo, an Australian vampire said to inhabit Vampire Rock. As they approach the ...

The Animatrix (2003), a groundbreaking adult animated science fiction anthology film, was produced by the Wachowskis. Through nine captivating short films, it delves into the origins of The Matrix film series, including the epic war between humans and machines that resulted in the creation of the iconic Matrix. Not only does it provide insights into the universe, but it also connects to other franchises that have followed suit with similar projects over time. 01: The Second Renaissance Part I. During the mid twenty-first century, human flaws of vanity and ...

The American animated TV show Justice League (2001–2004) aired on Cartoon Network from November 17, 2001, to May 29, 2004, and was produced by Warner Bros. Animation. It is based on characters from DC Comics’ Justice League of America and serves as both a sequel to Batman: The Animated Series and Superman: The Animated Series, as well as a prequel to Batman Beyond. The show is the seventh in the DC Animated Universe. While most characters remained true to their comic book origins, there were some changes. For example, in the premiere story arc ‘Secret Origins’, Diana competes against her fellow Amazons for ...

The American superhero animated series, Static Shock (2000–2004), was based on the Milestone Media/DC Comics character of the same name. It tackled various social issues, earning praise from television critics. The show even received a Daytime Emmy nomination. However, there were some negative critiques regarding its humor and animation style being perceived as awkward and outdated. Although the series did release merchandise, it unfortunately did not sell well and was cancelled due to low sales, according to creator McDuffie. Despite this setback, the show’s success sparked renewed interest in the original comic ...

Futurama (1999–2024), an American animated science fiction sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company and then later brought back by Comedy Central and Hulu, takes place in New New York during the 31st century. This futuristic world is filled with technological marvels, with the city itself having been built over the ruins of present-day New York City. The sewers of ‘Old New York’ now serve as a catacomb-like space and are home to a group of mutants. The show incorporates elements of Populuxe style in its various devices and architecture. The writers use this setting to exaggerate ...