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7 Things You Didn’t Know About Dr. Seuss

March 2, 2017March 4, 2021Evil Genius Mum

Before you start celebrating Dr Seuss’ birthday on March 2nd, here are seven things you may not know about the man beyond his infamous kids books.

Say “Oui” to ‘Miraculous: Ladybug and Cat Noir’

May 3, 2016December 8, 2017Kelly Knox6

‘Miraculous: Ladybug and Cat Noir’ is a show that’s a bit of a paradox: it features some very familiar elements, but also stands out as unique.

Revved Up for the ‘CARtoons Magazine’ Revival

February 5, 2016December 7, 2017Lisa Tate6

I talk to the man responsible for bringing back a big piece of my comic book and car-loving childhood.

‘SheZow’ – A Fun Gender-Flipping Cartoon With Issues

October 27, 2015December 4, 2017Dani Weiss-Bronstein1

I’m sure by now you’re wondering why on earth a mother would let her children watch a show with so many issues. The answer? It’s really fun.

Creating ‘Little Robot’: Ben Hatke Interview

September 6, 2015December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel

Ben Hatke, best known for his ‘Zita the Spacegirl’ series, has a new book called ‘Little Robot.’ What was the creation like? Check out this interview!

Oh, Crumb (In a Good Way!) — ‘Danger Mouse’ Is on Netflix

June 29, 2015December 2, 2017Natania Barron

One of the best 80s shows is back on Netflix… and a remake is underway.

‘Homestar Runner’ Creators Get Weird With Disney XD

June 26, 2015December 2, 2017Rachel Cericola

This summer, The Brothers Chaps are cranking out Two More Eggs, a web series with 40 original cartoon shorts.

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‘My Little Pony Friendship is Magic’ – ‘Cutie Mark Quests’

June 19, 2015December 15, 2017Dakster Sullivan

‘My Little Pony’ is hitting the DVD shelves with their latest episode collection: ‘Cutie Mark Quests.’

The World of Cartoons Explored in Stripped; Save 39%

September 17, 2014November 23, 2017Kay Moore

The award-winning documentary about the past and future of cartooning has a Deluxe Edition (with over 26 hours of content!) available at a discount for a limited time.

Meeting My Childhood Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

July 3, 2014December 15, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Getting to meet her childhood Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is one experience Dakster Sullivan won’t forget anytime soon.

Dine and Draw: Teen Titans Go

September 23, 2013November 24, 2017Jenn Fujikawa1

Dine and Draw: Creating art and edibles inspired by your favorite geeky things!

What To Do With Your Kids At Dragon Con

August 27, 2013December 15, 2017Ruth Suehle1

Bringing a kid to Dragon Con this year? We’ve got a few suggestions for panels they might like, sorted by age, as well as some sanity tips for the grown-ups.

The Legend of Korra: Republic City Hustle

August 13, 2013December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel

Korra fans rejoice! We have some content to help us with the wait until the next season.

Weekly GeekMom Video Playlist

June 14, 2013November 24, 2017Cathé Post

Holy-cow-I-am-so-excited!! The first episode of the two-part finale of Strip Search will be on the Penny Arcade YouTube channel today. The level of my excitement is so high, the theme for this week’s playlist is cartoons and comics in honor of the show.

Interview With Voice Actress Tara Strong of Teen Titans Go!

April 22, 2013December 15, 2017Kay Moore

GeekMom visits with voice actress Tara Strong about returning to work with the cast from Teen Titans on the new Teen Titans Go! and life as a mom and an actress.

It’s A Hop Easter Giveaway!

April 2, 2012December 15, 2017Dakster Sullivan16

One of the holidays where movies tend to disappoint me is Easter. Other than the Charlie Brown Easter special, nothing has ever really caught my attention. Last year, a new Easter movie with updated jokes and a great beat was released. Hop became an instant favorite with my family. The story centers around EB Bunny, […]

Pez Are Climbing My Walls!

March 9, 2012Cathé Post2

You know your favorite geeky character has hit the big time when they are immortalized in Pez dispenser form. The problem with Pez dispensers is, once the grainy candy has been consumed via the complicated dispersal system, you are left with a little plastic shell, most likely with beady little eyes staring at you and pleading, “Please, don’t throw me in a […]

Back to my Childhood: Babar and Father Christmas

November 26, 2011GeekMom

I’m a sucker for a Christmas movie. I can usually find a redeeming feature no matter how bad it is. So when I received a copy of my childhood favorite Babar and Father Christmas to review, I was both hopeful and hesitant. This movie lives in my mind as a snapshot of Christmas. A grainy VHS […]

Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion XL! PLUS: Your chance to win a PS3!

November 21, 2011December 15, 2017Kristen Rutherford34

I’ve probably mentioned this before, but I adore those lists they hand out to college professors telling them things they should know about the matriculating freshman class. You know, the ones with bullet points like: They have never lived in a world where Madonna is not famous. When I think about The Cartoon Network, it […]

What Time Is It? Adventure Time!

October 21, 2011GeekMom7

Have you seen this strange cartoon that appears Monday nights, on Cartoon Network? It’s called Adventure Time, and I have to admit, my whole family is in love with it. When I say that it is strange, I mean that it is like no other cartoon you have ever watched before. When I say that […]