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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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“Animation Is Film” Festival Announces It’s 2021 Slate

ANIMATION IS FILM (AIF) announced today the competition line-up and other special events for its fourth edition, which takes place in-person October 22-24 and returns to its home at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood. The festival kicks off Opening Night on Friday, October 22 with the North American premiere of the highly anticipated […]

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Paramount+ Renews “Rugrats” For Second Season

Paramount+, the streaming service from ViacomCBS, today announced the renewal of the original series RUGRATS for a second season (13 episodes) in the U.S., Latin America, Australia and Canada, with more adventures from the colorful imaginations of Tommy, Chuckie, Angelica, Susie, Phil and Lil. The all-new RUGRATS first premiered on Paramount+ in May and the […]

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NEW TRAILER: Locksmith’s “Ron’s Gone Wrong”

Here’s new trailer and poster from 20th Century Studios’ and Locksmith Animation’s Ron’s Gone Wrong. Liam Payne’s new single Sunshine can be heard in the trailer and is featured in the film. Ron’s Gone Wrong opens in theaters around the world October 22nd. Take a look:

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FIRST LOOK: Netflix “A Tale Dark & Grimm”

The trailer, first look images and premiere date for the new Netflix’s animated comedy series A Tale Dark & Grimm has been announced. Directed by Simon Otto (Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia) and based on the best-selling book series by Adam Gidwitz, the animated series follows Hansel and Gretel as they run away from home to […]

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WarnerMedia Kids & Family Launches “ACME Night”, Sundays on Cartoon Network

WarnerMedia Kids & Family announced today the launch of ACME Night, an ultimate entertainment destination for families every Sunday starting Sept. 19 at 6:00 p.m. ET/PT on Cartoon Network. The newest programming block, named after the fictional corporation made famous by the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote cartoons, kicks off with the premiere of […]

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LAIKA today unveiled the first full trailer for Wildwood, revealing the extraordinary scale, adventure and handcrafted artistry of the studio’s most ambitious film to date Directed and produced by Travis Knight.