It feels like it’s been years since there were any new episodes of Steven Universe on the air. In anticipation of Steven and the Gems’ inevitable return, a group of super enthusiastic fans have been working on the sort of project that all hardcore Steven Universe lovers have fantasized about at one point or another: a…
“Stronger Than You” is perhaps Steven Universe’s best-known song, and is certainly one of its most beloved—a funky ode to the power of love that defines the series’ core themes. Cartoon Network took to Comic-Con last weekend to give the song its own music video, and it’s a lovely tribute to the show’s fans.
Steven and the Crystal Gems took on Comic-Con at Steven Universe’s very own panel today—and in-between beautiful live songs and some fun tidbits from creator Rebecca Sugar, we got some brief details about what to expect next on the series... like murder.
The world of Steven Universe is jam-packed with details fans have been dying to know about the series for years, whether its about the series’ wonderful world-building or behind-the-scenes tales of how the show became the phenomenon it is today. The recently released Steven Universe: Art and Origins has given us our…
Steven Universe has become one of Cartoon Network’s most beloved shows—for everything from its nuanced characters to its toe-tapping music, to its gorgeous and vivid aesthetic. The great news is a new art book promises to reveal boatloads of work that went into making Steven Universe so good, and we’ve got a first…
When you talk to people about what they love about Steven Universe, the conversation usually touches on the show’s commitment to a diverse cast and crew, its thoughtful portrayals of queerness, and the overall strength of its storytelling. Invariably, though, when people open up about which part of the show really…
Boom Studios’ ongoing Steven Universe comic is the sort of series you can pick up casually even if you aren’t following the animated show’s epic space opera over on Cartoon Network. Each issue takes the time to tell a charming, character-driven story about Steven and the Gems in the downtime while they’re relaxing in…
Steven Universe has kept much of the Gem Homeworld shrouded in mystery, save for bits and pieces of information. In last night’s hour-long Wanted special, though, Steven (and Lars) traveled to Homeworld, and the show began to answer a number of its more intriguing secrets—including what happened to Pink Diamond.
This week’s Stevenbomb of new Steven Universe episodes dropped without a clever name alluding to its overarching theme and, in a way, that was the perfect move because things are changing in Beach City. For everyone.
Steven Universe returns with a five-night run of new episodes on May 8, but for those who can’t wait that long to get a glimpse of the Crystal Gems... here’s some excellent cosplay that made my heart soar.
We’re living in a golden age of clever animated shows focused on the adventures young kids doing what kids do best: defeating magical monsters and solving mysteries. As great Steven Universe and the Gravity Falls twins are on their own, though, haven’t you ever wondered what would happen if they teamed up?
One of the many things that makes Steven Universe great is its use of music—from the catchy, chiptunes-infused score to the many songs that play an important part in the show’s style and storytelling. Fans have been requesting an official soundtrack for the show for ages; now, at long last, their prayers have been…
In 2015 Cartoon Network Games and developer Grumpyface Studios released Steven Universe: Attack the Light, one of the best mobile role-playing games ever. This summer they’re back and on game consoles with Steven Universe: Save the Light.
Steven Universe bent the laws of time and space in this week’s “Out of This World” miniseries. Not only to test how strong the bonds of love between Steven and the Gems actually are—obviously, their love is indestructible—but to explore all sorts of families, loving and functional, traditional and non-traditional,…
Next week, we’re getting a load of new Steven Universe episodes—episodes promising some pretty big reveals for Steven and the Crystal Gems. But fans of the show are used to huge dumps of episodes and nothing for months when it comes to Steven Universe. Thankfully, that doesn’t appear to be the case this time.
Music is Steven Universe’s secret weapon—mainly because the show consistently cranks out some great, toe-tapping songs that are a highlight every time they show up. But the show’s musical excellence extends beyond its ability to offer a good tune: it connects music to characters in some profound, interesting ways.
The wax and wane of Steven Universe being on air is part and parcel of loving the show—you never know how long it’s going to be on for, when it’s going to go away again, and for how long you’ll be itching for a new set of episodes. Well, the good news is: we know that there’s more on the way very soon.
Unlike pretty much everything else, science fiction and fantasy had a great 2016. There were so many great shows that we had a lot of contenders for our best list, and only a few for our worst, so we ended up with twice as many TV series to acclaim as disparage. After a fair amount of debate, here’s the best of the…
October is National Bullying Prevention month, and as part of their seventh annual initiative to promote awareness, Cartoon Network has announced that it’s recruiting some of its most beloved shows for a month-long block of special episodes to encourage kids to stand up to bullying.
Anyone who has ever had a pet knows the inevitable will happen, and that the circle of life is cruel and unavoidable. But when a dog, cat, horse, or other creature dies in a genre movie, the circumstances are often shaped by bizarre forces—supernatural, weird-science, and otherwise—that make a tragic loss even worse.…
