''Popzilla'' is an American adult animated

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television series that aired on

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. It premiered on September 27, 2009 following '' America's Best Dance Crew'' and ended on October 16 of the same year. The show is produced by ''

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'' alum Dave Thomas and is an animated sketch comedy show focused on

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, celebrities, and famous figures. Each episode consists of about 30 sketches, each under a minute. Celebrities such as

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, Kevin Federline,

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and even fictional characters such as ''

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'' have all been targets in some of the early sketches released on

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. ''Popzilla'' is animated in Flash by Animax Entertainment to provide for fast turnaround to cover celebrity news.

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