![]() ![]() ![]() Fox, in particular, dove in head-first with sitcoms like King of the Hill (1997) and Family Guy (1999) these snarky and potty-mouthed shows generated massive audiences and soon defined the genre’s mainstream confines. But cartoons specifically for adults as opposed to children are a relatively new development, coming to mainstream prominence only after The Simpsons’ success in the early ‘90s. Hirsch, the creator of the Disney Channel’s critically adored Gravity Falls who signed an overall deal with Netflix last year, adds, “Now that animated content has been freed from the need of appealing to everyone, I think we’re going to see a fast evolution that’s been long overdue.” “It felt like a radical idea that adults would watch cartoons”Īnimation has a central part of American culture ever since Felix the Cat debuted in 1919. ![]() Collectively, they are transforming a once narrowly-etched genre into one of the most elastic and vital art forms of the 21st century. Meanwhile, a new crop of diverse creators that grew up on the The Simpsons is seizing these opportunities to push the boundaries of a form has often been perceived as crude or juvenile. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |