Fall TV is right around the corner, and you know what that
means! Let the grown-ups have their
serialized dramas and hardcore epics, we can't wait to preview the latest in
animation from our favorite cartoons! It's
been all summer since we've had any decently animated funny or awesome, and fall TV's about to make Christmas come early for cartoon fans.
The greatest part about our favorite fall TV animation is
that kids and adults alike can enjoy the shows, including new animated series
and returning favorites. In addition to our fall TV animation preview,
we've also created a handy guide to kids' shows for adults, to show that all ages can equally enjoy animated shows.
FOX Sundays will be overloaded with animation as usual this
year, with returning favorites The Simpsons and Seth MacFarlane's monster
lineup of Family Guy, American Dad and The Cleveland Show. Funnyman Jonah Hill's Allen Gregory debuts on FOX this fall, but there are plenty of other series new and old on
Cartoon Network, Disney XD and Adult Swim to get excited about. You can always check out our coverage of the
shows at San Diego Comic-Con 2011 for a sneak preview of what to expect!
We've got
your in-depth fall TV preview to the animated series you need to see, including their
premiere dates! Did we miss any
animation you're eagerly waiting to see this fall? Draw up your thoughts in the comments section
below!
Fall TV Animation Preview
Fall TV animation brings plenty new to the drawing board this year, and UGO guides you through the animated series you'll want to watch throughout 2011.
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By Kevin Fitzpatrick September 2, 2011 |
The Simpsons |
Premiere: Sunday, Sept. 25 on FOX
Can you believe The Simpsons are heading into their 23rd season, carrying America's favorite cartoon family to the 500 episode mark?
As usual, you can expect a long line of guest stars to voice their way onto the series, including returning Kiefer Sutherland, Andy Garcia, Joan Rivers, Jane Lynch, Jonah Hill, Adult Swim's Tim & Eric, Neil Gaiman, Gordon Ramsay and even Michael Cera.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars |
Premiere: Friday, Sept. 16 on Cartoon Network
Are we forgetting our Star Wars, or were the Clone Wars only supposed to take place over a period of three years? However they've managed to justify it, Star Wars: The Clone Wars heads into its fourth season this fall.
Upcoming highlights include an incredible undewater war lead by Captain Ackbar of Mon Calamari, Katee Sackhoff voicing a character for Death Watch's return, fan curiosity Dengar, and the return of Asajj Ventress and Savage Opress.
Allen Gregory |
Premiere: Oct. 30 on FOX
We're a little nervous at the idea of another new animated series survivivng amidst such FOX staples as The Simpsons or Seth MacFarlane's animation domination. Still what we've seen of Allen Gregory so far has us interested to give the precociously debonair youth a listen, if only for Jonah Hill's wit or how much we've missed French Stewart from his 3rd Rock days.
Green Lantern: The Animated Series |
Premiere: 2012 on Cartoon Network
Bruce Timm's iteration of Green Lantern: The Animated Series won't officially hit the airwaves until the Spring of 2012, but this fall Cartoon Network will air a special preview of the series, which follows Hal Jordan and Kilowogg in a sort of "Frontier Lanterns" premise battling the Red Lanterns.
Wanna know what else you might see? Check out our Comi-Con 2011 Green Lantern animated series coverage.
Young Justice |
Premiere: First Quarter 2012 on Cartoon Network
Yet again we seem doomed to wait until 2012 for our next dose of the DC Universe, but we've got plenty of fresh news from the panel at this year's Comic-Con to keep you going! And who knows what we might see at Cartoon Network's presentation at New York Comic-Con?
We know for sure that Red Arrow will have his own episode titled "Targets," the group will return to Atlantis to explore more of Aqualad's roots, and Superboy's relationship with Miss Martian will grow closer. Did someone say more on secret council "The Light?" You won't want to miss as more details emerge this fall!
