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"Dexter's Laboratory" was the first in an incredible wave of original animated shows from Cartoon Network. "Cow and Chicken," "Johnny Bravo," "I Am Weasel," "The Powerpuff Girls," "Ed, Edd, n Eddy,", "Courage the Cowardly Dog," and "Dexter's Laboratory" were collectively known as Cartoon Cartoons, and they turned Cartoon Network into a popular destination for animated entertainment that landed with kids and adults alike. However, Genndy Tartakovsky is one of only two creators from this run of shows who is still making groundbreaking animation today. The other is "The Powerpuff Girls" creator Craig McCracken, who just so happened to cut his teeth working alongside Tartakovsky through much of the first couple seasons of "Dexter's Laboratory." Perhaps that's why it's so wonderful to this day.

"Dexter's Laboratory" smartly' borrows and mixes elements from the best classic cartoons. There's the slapstick comedy elements that come from "Looney Tunes,...

I must admit that I missed Dexter’s Laboratory when it originally aired on the Cartoon Network from 1996-2003. Friends raved about its charm and humor and the brilliance of animator Genndy Tartakovsky. So, the arrival of Dexter’s Laboratory: The Complete Series is welcome. On sale today from Warner Home Entertainment, the set includes all 78 episodes plus the special Dexter’s Laboratory: Ego Trip.

According to the press release, the show is about half-Einstein, half-third grader Dexter. This boy genius creates the most amazing inventions in the top-secret and highly advanced laboratory attached to his room. But his genius can’t stop his space-brained sister Dee Dee from messing up and his work and pushing his buttons. Or his annoying rival Mandark Astronomonov from constantly trying to one-up him. Can Dexter use his intelligence to solve his problems? Time to fight fire with…Science!

Well, who doesn’t love science?

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The 1990s: the decade when teal squiggles and purple triangles reigned supreme. Or at least, that's what our collective memory has assigned to the period's romanticized style guide.

The '90s were formative for the medium of animation. On the silver screen, Disney animated musicals dominated the box office and awards seasons, while studios like Pixar and DreamWorks debuted their first feature films. On the small screen, the animation revolution continued in what we can now look back on as a unique convergence of passing generations. The Disney Afternoon programming block crested the wave of its success, oodles of beloved Nicktoons busted onto the scene, Cartoon Network launched, and some of today's longest-running animated series populated airwaves for the very first time.

Attempting to rank the best 90s cartoons is a nearly impossible task. Everyone has their favorites, whether we're talking about precious childhood shows or foundational barrier-breakers in adult animation.

The upcoming strategy game reboot, Master of Orion, has revealed a list of actors lending their voices to characters in the game's story...and it's mighty impressive. Featuring a range of sci-fi/horror actors including Mark Hamill, Troy Baker, Alan Tudyk, and many more. Come inside to check out the full cast.

If you weren't already looking forward to the 4X strategy game reboot of Master of Orion, perhaps this stellar list of voice actors will help out. These guys will help bring the story to life, engaging gamers beyond the strategy aspect:

Wg Labs is raising the curtain with specific details about the Master of Orion voiceover cast. In addition to Aaa graphics and updated gameplay, the renowned 4X strategy game delivers an amazing voice cast comprised of legendary actors from science fiction, horror and video games. This carefully selected ensemble of talented performers has been recruited to bring the iconic aliens,...

You may not have heard of Kathryn Cressida, but you've probably heard her. Cressida, you see, is a voice-over artist. Though she used to act on camera, on such shows as General Hospital (TV) and Babylon 5 (TV), these days she makes her living talking into a microphone. She's the official voice of Espn's program Pardon the Interruption, provided the voice of Dee Dee on the animated series Dexter's Laboratory (TV), and speaks Na'vi in Avatar: The Game. That's also her as the "Black Widow Bride" beckoning in the Haunted Mansion attractions at Disney's theme parks. The list goes on and on. And her current gig starts today, as she'll be the voice/house announcer of Espn's blanket coverage of the NFL Draft, a three-day affair airing live, and with much of it in primetime. PopStar recently caught up with Cressida to talk about her unique profession and to preview her NFL Draft stint.