On Sunday, December 20, 2009, actor and comedian Arnold Stang passed away at the age of 91. Mr. Stang succumbed to pneumonia. Working alongside the likes of Frank Sinatra and Milton Berle over the course of a 60 year career, Mr. Stang was also a player for Hanna-Barbera Studios in the voice acting industry, most recognizable as the lead voice on the 1961-62 series "Top Cat" where he played the Phil Silvers/Sgt. Bilko inspired character. He returned to the character several times in various spin-offs including the 1987 TV movie "Top Cat and the Beverly Hills Cats," the 1985-86 series "Yogi's Treasure Hunt," and even a guest appearance in an episode of "Wake, Rattle, and Roll."

In addition to his work at Hanna-Barbera, Mr. Stang performed the voices of Herman for Paramount's cartoon feature shorts "Herman and Katnip," Shorty in Paramount's "Popeye," and Catfish for DePatie-Freelang's "Misterjaw." He also co-starred in a number of feature films including "The Man with the Golden Arm"
with Frank Sinatra and Kim Novak, "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World," and even worked with Arnold Schwarzenegger in "Hercules in New York" in 1970. Making appearances on shows such as "Emergency!," "Batman," and "The Cosby Show," he continued to work way into the 2000s, even providing his voice on "Courage the Cowardly Dog."

Mr. Stang is survived by his wife, JoAnne Stang. Arnold Stang will be missed, but not forgotten.

More information can be found at Sphere, the Chicago Tribune, and BND.

"Flintstones" and "Yogi" Movies Coming to DVD - Posted by Ryan on August 9th 2008

After a fiasco a couple of years ago regarding a DVD release of the feature length "The Man Called Flintstone," Warner Home Video has finally cleared the rights to release both that movie and "Hey There, It's Yogi Bear" which had the same issues. Both are due out December 2 of this year.

TV Shows on DVD has the full story. Discuss the story here.

"Scooby-Doo and the Goblin King" - Posted by Ryan on June 19th 2008

Warner Bros. is prepping a new direct-to-video "Scooby-Doo" movie to be released on September 16, 2008. No official details have been disclosed yet, so stay tuned. In the meantime, here's the cover art. Click the cover for a larger image.

Some very sad news today as Emmy Award winning actor Harvey Korman has died at the age of 81. Korman suffered from a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm four months ago and passed away due to complications from that condition. Harvey Korman is better known to the animation world as the voice of the Great Gazoo from the sixth and final season of Hanna-Barbera's primetime series "The Flintstones."  Korman also achieved fame for his role on "The Carol Burnett Show" starting in 1967 and later in Mel Brooks' "Blazing Saddles."

Harvey Korman
1927-2008

Our deepest condolences go out to Mr. Korman's wife and his four children.

For more information, see FOX News and MSNBC.

"The Richie Rich/Scooby-Doo Show" Coming to DVD - Posted by Ryan on January 28th 2008

TV Shows on DVD is reporting that a DVD release of "The Richie Rich/Scooby-Doo Show" will be coming to DVD on May 20, 2008, for $26.99. The set will feature seven hour long episodes and will contain a new featurette called "Golden Boy: The Story of Richie Rich."

Character of the Month

Huckleberry Hound
Huckleberry Hound can best be described as the canine everyman. Stories relate to Huck's various jobs which can range from the Canadian Mountie to the local television repair man and how these jobs and comedic situation test his patience and good will.

Premieres

Voltron: Defender of the Universe
Listed to premiere February 18, 2008 at 10:30 PM in place of "Cow and Chicken."

**However, "Voltron" has not been announced in any formal press releases as of now. It has only appeared on a tentative schedule. This same scenario happened several months ago when we reported that "The Archies" were going to premiere on Boomerang because it was on an early schedule. Nothing is official yet.

Stunts

Villainstine Day
Thursday, February 14th from 9am – 8am
12 hour Marathon to showcase the meanest, twisted, and sometimes silliest criminal minds of the Boomerang universe. The stunt will feature Dick Dastardly (Wacky Races), The Hooded Claw (The Perils of Penelope Pitstop), Gargamel (The Smurfs), Mandark (Dexter), Lex Luthor (Justice League Unlimited) The Joker,
Catwoman, The Penguin and The Riddler (The Batman).

Toons in Tights
Monday, February 18th from 9am – 8pm
A marathon on President’s Day showcasing the Boomerang Toon stars in their
funniest super heroes adventures!

Franchises Highlight

Cartoons Without A Clue
A 60 minute, weekend (Sat & Sun) to showcase the super sleuths of the Boomerang world - proving once and for all that crime does not pay!

Boomerang January 2008 Programming Highlights - Posted by Ryan on January 3rd 2008

Character of the Month

Scrappy-Doo

Scrappy-Doo is Scooby-Doo’s nephew and unlike the cowardly Scooby-Doo, Scrappy-Doo is full of energy and courage. He adores his uncle Scooby very much and likes to lend a hand in helping Scooby-Doo and Shaggy solve mysteries.

Franchises Highlight

Tom & Jerry Slamfest
Tuesday, January 1st

A 24 hour Marathon to celebrate New Year’s Day with the best comedic fireworks
from Tom & Jerry.

Johnny Bravo Launch
Monday, January 21st from 8pm to 11pm

Johnny Bravo is a blonde, buff, girl-chasing-mama’s boy, who can’t seem to get a date in spite of his good looks and personality. Stories relate to Johnny’s
comedic attempts to impress girls and please his “mama� while trying to be the coolest guy on the planet.

Movies and Specials
Saturday, January 05 - 4:00pm - Superman: Brainiac Attacks
Saturday, January 12 - 4:00pm - Yogi's Ark Lark
Saturday, January 12 - 4:50pm - Flintstones: Little Big League
Saturday, January 19 - 4:00pm - I Yabba-Dabba-Do!
Saturday, January 26 - 4:00pm - Superman: Brainiac Attacks

Boomerang December 2007 Highlights - Posted by Ryan on December 10th 2007

Character of the Month

Quick Draw McGraw

Quick Draw McGraw is a lawman who is brave, but not to bright. Along with his sidekick Baba Looey and his tracking dog, Snuffles (who loves dog biscuits), Quick Draw McGraw fights for injustice in the old west. At times, Quick Draw McGraw changes into the masked avenger named El Kabong who hits his opponents over the head with a guitar while yelling "Kabong."

Franchises Highlight

Christmas Party
December 1st through December 25th
To acknowledge the Christmas holidays by showcasing a variety of classic Christmas specials and movies.
• 4pm to 5:30pm from December 1st to December 23rd. (Preempting the Boomerang Theater every Saturday and Sunday).
• 9am to 6am on Monday, December 24th (Christmas Eve). (Preempting all regular Programming)
• 6am to 8pm on Tuesday, December 25th (Christmas Day). (Preempting all regular Programming)

Movies and Specials
For a complete list, click here.