Kevin review – Aubrey Plaza’s new cat comedy is so irretrievably bad it must never be allowed to happen again https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/apr/20/kevin-review-aubrey-plaza-cat-comedy-cartoon-amazon-prime #AnimationOnTv #Television #TelevisionRadio #Culture
Kevin review – Aubrey Plaza’s new cat comedy is so irretrievably bad it must never be allowed to happen again

The team behind this adult animation is unbelievably stellar – Jason Schwartzman, John Waters, Whoopi Goldberg, Amy Sedaris … Sadly, it’s so awful it’s hard to even express its direness

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Bob’s Burgers actor Eugene Mirman rescued from fiery car crash by New Hampshire governor’s detail

Actor and comedian known for voicing Gene Belcher, as well as roles in Flight of the Conchords and Archer, has suffered serious injuries

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Live-action movie version of children’s TV series Mr Benn in the works

I Swear’s Kirk Jones set to direct film based on the 1970s cult animation about a ‘very ordinary man’ who accessed different worlds via a magical fancy dress shop

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From Mulder and Scully to Marge and Homer: your favourite TV couples

Slow-burn office crushes that left you weeping, sitcoms that made you fall in love and vampire shows that changed you for ever: Guardian readers pick their ultimate television romances

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Wallace, Gromit and a new use for lentils: Aardman exhibition aims to break records – and recruit children https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/feb/10/aardman-exhibition-wallace-gromit-london #Aardman #WallaceGromit #Film #ArtAndDesign #Culture #London #UkNews #AnimationOnTv
Wallace, Gromit and a new use for lentils: Aardman exhibition aims to break records – and recruit children

An illuminating show at the Young V&A in London showcases the work of the world’s leading stop-motion studio

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Bluey tops US streaming charts in 2025 for second year in a row, with 45bn minutes watched

Australian children’s cartoon series about a family of blue heelers has yet to announce a new season

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Demon Slayer economics: how the anime juggernaut became a saviour

Once underground art form now props up slumped box office sales and is used by governments to build soft power

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‘Go ahead and sue me, I’m not afraid any more’: South Park’s festive special isn’t afraid of a fight https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/dec/11/south-park-festive-special-christmas-jd-vance-trump #Television&radio #AnimationonTV #UStelevision #Television #SouthPark #TVcomedy #Culture #Comedy
‘Go ahead and sue me, I’m not afraid any more’: South Park’s festive special isn’t afraid of a fight

Trump and Vance head to South Park in Christmas gear for a big showdown – only for Jesus to show up. At one point, you can almost feel Trey Parker and Matt Stone taking a stand against the US government

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Donald Trump and JD Vance have graphic sex (in South Park)

There’s an investigation into a child sex trafficking ring, plus the US president and his deputy engage in some of the most disturbing scenes the show has ever put on screen. It’s quite the episode

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Fortnite’s The Simpsons season is a worthy tribute to one of the most celebrated shows of all time

Crammed with cameos, this recreation of Springfield in Fortnite’s evolving virtual playground is a delight for long-time fans of the show. Shame it’s not here for long

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