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Mickey Mouse

Mickey Mouse is an cartoon character co-created in 1928 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks.

Spider-Ham

Spider-Ham (Peter Porker) is a superhero appearing in Marvel Comics. The character is an anthropomorphic pig and is a parody version of Spider-Man. He was created by Larry Hama, Tom DeFalco, and Mark Armstrong.

KENEDA

Kaneda, the leader of a motorcycle gang in Katsuhiro Otomo’s classic anime feature AKIRA (1988).

Daffy Duck

Daffy Duck was created by Tex Avery for Leon Schlesinger Productions. He has appeared in cartoon series such as Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies, in which he is usually depicted as a foil for either Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, or Speedy Gonzales.

Jerry Beck

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Writer, cartoon producer and author of more than 15 books on animation history. A former studio exec with Nickelodeon and Disney; currently on the faculty at both CalArts in Valencia and Woodbury University in Burbank, California.
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TRAILER: Dreamworks “Trolls World Tour”

Okay, I know what you’re thinking. Another Trolls movie. But take a look at this trailer. It’s funny. It looks cool. Trolls World Tour is directed by Walt Dohrn, who served as co-director on the original Trolls, and is produced by returning producer Gina Shay. The film is co-directed by David P. Smith and co-produced […]

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TEASER TRAILER: Nickelodeon’s “Spongebob: Sponge On The Run”

This Memorial Day weekend, SpongeBob SquarePants, his best friend Patrick Star and the rest of the gang from Bikini Bottom hit the big screen in the first-ever all CGI SpongeBob motion picture, The Spongebob Movie: Sponge On The Run. Squarepants veteran Tim Hill wrote and directed – leading a cast including Tom Kenny, Awkwafina, Clancy […]

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Universal

Universal Launches Animation Writers Program

Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG)’s Global Talent Development & Inclusion (GTDI) department today announced the launch of the Universal Animation Writers Program, a first-of-its-kind animation writing program for both feature film and television content. The one-year, paid program will partner with business units and production entities affiliated with UFEG including DreamWorks Animation, Illumination and Universal […]

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Events

Sunday Nov. 17th In LA: The Short Films of Jérémy Clapin + “I Lost My Body”

Director Jeremy Clapin is coming to do a very special event this Sunday in LA for GLAS. In addition to screening I Lost My Body, there will also be a showing of his short films followed by a Q&A. Clapin’s body of work is unique within the world of independent animation. He gained recognition through […]

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Paramount

NEW TRAILER: “Sonic The Hedgehog”

You know the story. Paramount’s Sonic The Hedgehog is a hybrid live-action-animated adventure comedy based on the videogame franchise from Sega – the trailer of which that dropped last April was a disaster! The film was supposed to open this month but was delayed three months due to fan outrage at the uncanny off-model awfulness […]

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Animator J.J. Villard Releases New Cartoon “Scaredy Cat” on Warner Bros. TV

Emmy Award-winning animator and creator JJ Villard (King Star King, JJ Villard's Fairy Tales) has released his newest animated project, Scaredy Cat, now streaming in full on the Warner Bros. TV.