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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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“Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol” To Debut on Disney Channel at Thanksgiving

Disney Branded Television has revealed a first look at the special with a teaser trailer and key art for “Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol,” a brand-new Christmas special that will debut on Disney+, and Disney Channel on Thanksgiving.
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ANIMATION EDUCATORS FORUM (AEF) ANNOUNCES 2025-26 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum (AEF) is proud to announce its scholarship recipients for academic year 2025-26.
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Pete Docter to Announce This Year’s Theme at the 24 HOURS Animation Contest for Students

The 24 HOURS Animation Contest for Students returns on Friday, October 3, 2025 (3:00 PM PT) through Saturday, October 4, 2025 (4:00 PM PT). This free international event challenges student teams of five to create a 30-second animated film in just 24 hours—from concept to final product. The twist? No one knows the theme until the contest begins! No prep work. Just pure, […]

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LightBox Expo Returns to Pasadena on October 24-26

LightBox Expo, the entertainment and art industry event that will bring together thousands of creatives October 24-26 at the Pasadena Convention Center
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Warner Archive Announces “Tom and Jerry: The Golden Era Anthology (1940–1958)” Arriving on Blu-Ray in December

For the first time ever, all 114 theatrical shorts produced and directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera during their years as part of the M-G-M studio’s cartoon department, are brought together in this one definitive collection.
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