’The Problem with Apu’ Trailer Asks: Is Apu from ‘The Simpsons’ a Minstrel?
Comedian and astute social commentator Hari Kondabolu funnels decades of dislike into a feature-length documentary on the impact of perhaps the best known “Indian” TV character of the last 30 years. Featuring interviews with Aparna Nancherla, Kal Penn, Aasif Mandvi, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Hasan Minhaj, Maulik Pancholy, Simpsons writer Dana Gould, Whoopi Goldberg, and others, the doc will be released on truTV.
’The Simpsons Movie’: 10 Stories on the 10th Anniversary
Speaking of Matt Groening’s record-smashing series, producer Al Jean and director David Silverman hint that a second feature could show up one day in their reminiscences with EW this week — but not any time soon.
WaterTower Music Releases Songs from Upcoming ‘Teen Titans Go!’ Special Event
Snag a sweet digital album featuring all-new performances of Cyborg’s favorite song by Cee Lo Green, Puffy AmiYumi and original artist B.E.R., available now. The epic “The Day the Night Stopped Beginning to Shine and Became Dark Even Though it Was the Day” airs Aug. 1-4 on Cartoon Network.
Pre-Orders Open for Atari/SEGA Flashbacks
Hurry up and click over to BestBuy.com, Target.com or GameStop.com to place your order for the new
Atari Flashback 8 Gold — featuring 120 built-in games and styled on the Atari 2600 — and/or SEGA Genesis Flashback, featuring 85 built-in games plus Genesis and Mega Drive-compatible cartridge port. Both carry a retail price tag of $79.99.
CLIPS: Rooster Teeth’s Summer of Animation
Scroll down for a tempting trio of clips revealing what you will find in the latest installments of your favorite Big Kid Cartoons: Camp Camp, RWBY Chibi, and Red vs. Blue — now in its unbelievable 15th season. Or, sign up at roosterteeth.com and never miss out!