2015 in animation

Events

January
  • January 18: The first episode of Star vs. the Forces of Evil is broadcast, which becomes an unexpected success[1]
  • January 19: Boomerang was rebranded as part of a global rebranding effort, and will offer original programming for the first time. The relaunched channel will continue to emphasize its archival programming, but with a greatly increased emphasis on the archive's most popular brands and an explicitly family-friendly approach. The main aim of the rebranding is that Boomerang can become a "second flagship", on par with the main Cartoon Network channel.
  • January 25: In The Simpsons episode The Musk Who Fell to Earth, Elon Musk is a special guest voice, playing himself.[2]
  • January 31: The 42nd Annie Awards are held.

February

May

September

October

November

December

Specific date unknown
  • In the Flemish TV show, De Ideale Wereld on channel VIER, animated sequences titled Sociaal Incapabele Michiel are broadcast, created by Tom Borremans. These become very popular with viewers.[15]

Awards

Films released
Main article: List of animated feature films of 2015

Television series debuts
Main article: List of animated television series of 2015
Date Title Channel Year
January 12Little CharmersNickelodeon, Nick Jr.2015–16
January 16The Adventures of Puss in BootsNetflix2015–18
January 18Star vs. the Forces of EvilDisney XD, Disney Channel2015–19
January 29Like, Share, DieFusion TV2015
February 6Miles from TomorrowlandDisney Junior2015–18
Wishenpoof!Amazon Video2015–present
March 14Transformers: Robots in DisguiseCartoon Network2015–17
March 27Inspector Gadget (2015)Netflix, Universal Kids2015–18
March 28Harvey BeaksNickelodeon2015–17
April 16Major LazerFXX2015
April 30Talking Tom and FriendsYouTube2015–present
May 22H2O: Mermaid AdventuresNetflix2015
May 28Chick FiguresFusion
Mondo
YouTube		2015–16
June 15Fresh Beat Band of SpiesNick Jr.2015–16
July 6Lego Star Wars: Droid TalesDisney XD2015
July 16Pig Goat Banana CricketNickelodeon2015–18
July 27We Bare BearsCartoon Network2015–present
August 1Guardians of the GalaxyDisney XD2015–19
August 3ALVINNN!!! and the ChipmunksNickelodeon2015–present
August 10Two More EggsDisney XD2015–17
August 14DinotruxNetflix2015–18
August 24Shimmer and ShineNick Jr.2015–20
August 25VixenCW Seed2015–16
August 31Da JammiesNetflix2015–present
September 2Pickle and PeanutDisney XD2015–18
September 7Total Drama Presents: The Ridonculous RaceCartoon Network2015
September 9Nina's WorldUniversal Kids2015–16
September 12Goldie & BearDisney Junior2015–18
September 16Moonbeam CityComedy Central2015
September 18PJ MasksDisney Channel, Disney Junior2015–present
Descendants: Wicked WorldDisney Channel2015–17
September 21New Looney TunesCartoon Network, Boomerang2015–20
October 1DC Super Hero GirlsYouTube2015–18
October 5Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!Cartoon Network, Boomerang
October 8SuperMansionSony Crackle2015–present
October 9The Mr. Peabody and Sherman ShowNetflix2015–17
October 30Popples2015–16
November 6Care Bears & Cousins
November 13Blazing Team: Masters of Yo Kwon DoDiscovery Family2015–17
November 22The Lion GuardDisney Junior2015–19
November 25Nature CatPBS Kids2015–present
November 30Long Live the RoyalsCartoon Network2015
December 6Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat NoirNickelodeon, Netflix, Disney Channel2015–present
December 7SupernoobsCartoon Network, Hulu2015–19
December 13Nexo KnightsCartoon Network2015–17
December 18F Is for FamilyNetflix2015–present
December 24Dawn of the Croods2015–17

Television series endings
Date Title Channel Year Notes
January 10Black DynamiteAdult Swim2012–15Ended
February 12Wild GrindersNicktoonsCancelled
February 14Robot and Monster
Astroblast!Universal Kids2014–15
April 1Curious GeorgePBS Kids2006–15Ended
April 4T.U.F.F. PuppyNicktoons2010–15Cancelled
April 14BrickleberryComedy Central2012–15
April 24Team UmizoomiNick Jr.2010–15Ended
June 12Phineas and FerbDisney Channel, Disney XD2007–15
June 14China, ILAdult Swim2011–15
June 25Major LazerFXX2015Cancelled
June 28Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.Disney XD2013–15Ended
July 3Stone QuackersFXX2014–15Cancelled
July 15H2O: Mermaid AdventuresNetflix2015
July 27Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade NinjaDisney XD2012–15
August 7WordGirlPBS Kids2007–15Ended
August 9Julius Jr.Nick Jr.2013–15Cancelled
August 20Like, Share, DieFusion TV2015
August 30Aqua Teen Hunger ForceAdult Swim2001–15Ended
September 12Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty AdventuresDiscovery Family2010–15
October 9Total Drama Presents: The Ridonculous RaceCartoon Network2015Cancelled
November 2Lego Star Wars: Droid TalesDisney XDEnded
November 8Dick FiguresMondo, YouTube2010–15
November 30Henry HugglemonsterDisney Junior2013–15Cancelled
December 3Long Live the RoyalsCartoon Network2015Ended
December 9Moonbeam CityComedy CentralCancelled
December 19The Penguins of MadagascarNicktoons2008–15

Deaths

January

February

March

April

May

June
  • June 11: Ron Moody, British actor, singer and composer (voice of Badger and Toad in The Animals of Farthing Wood, Noah the polar bear, Rocco the gorilla, Reg the mandrill, Squadron Leader the vulture in Noah's Island), dies at age 91.[35]
  • June 30: Paolo Piffarerio, Italian comics artist and animator (La Lunga Calza Verde) and animated film producer (Gamma Film), dies at age 90.[36]

July

Specific date unknown
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See also

References
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