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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.

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INTERVIEW: Animation Highlights Of “The Mandalorian And Grogu”

INTERVIEW: Animation Highlights Of “The Mandalorian And Grogu”

Avatar photoJackson Murphy|
September 3rd, 2026
Charles Alleneck has been a digital artist and animator at ILM — Industrial Light & Magic — for over 25 years. His work on The Mandalorian and Grogu is now available to watch on Disney+.
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Disney+ Announces Global Distribution Deal With The Pokémon Company International

Disney+ Announces Global Distribution Deal With The Pokémon Company International

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
August 28th, 2026
Disney+ has announced a global distribution deal with The Pokémon Company International, including a new stop-motion series created by the acclaimed animation studio Aardman.
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Disney+ Greenlights “Kingdom Hearts” Anime Series

Disney+ Greenlights “Kingdom Hearts” Anime Series

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
August 15th, 2026
“Kingdom Hearts” (working title), an original anime series inspired by the globally beloved video game franchise, has been greenlit for Disney Channel and Disney+.
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Latest in Category: Disney+

INTERVIEW: Extra! Extra! Read All About “Zootopia+”

Starting today you can check out six all-new shorts on Disney+ celebrating the feisty, fun and heartwarming characters from one of Disney Animation’s most popular recent films, the Oscar-winning Zootopia. Josie Trinidad and Trent Correy are the directors of Zootopia+. Nathan Curtis serves as the producer. All three spoke with me for this Animation Scoop […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|November 9, 2022
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INTERVIEW: Extra! Extra! Read All About “Zootopia+”

TRAILER: “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules”

Disney+ has released key art for Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules, as well as a new trailer. This all-new animated film is based on the second book in Jeff Kinney’s immensely popular book series. In addition, Can You Smell Us Now,, the original new song from the film,is also available. Written and produced […]
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|October 19, 2022
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TRAILER: “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules”

TEASER TRAILER: “Mickey: The Story Of A Mouse”

Today, Disney+ released the teaser trailer for Mickey: The Story Of A Mouse from Disney Original Documentary. The announcement comes out of D23 Expo in Anaheim, which launched the official kick-off to the 100th anniversary celebration of The Walt Disney Company. The feature documentary will premiere globally on Disney+ on November 18 – Mickey Mouse’s […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|September 11, 2022
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TEASER TRAILER: “Mickey: The Story Of A Mouse”

NEW TRAILER: The Zemeckis “Pinocchio”

A new trailer from Disney’s live-action Pinocchio, premiering on Disney+ Day September 8th, dropped today. Robert Zemeckis directs the remake and the film stars Tom Hanks, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Keegan-Michael Key, and Lorraine Bracco. Here’s a much better look at what they’ve been up to:
Avatar photoJerry Beck|August 24, 2022
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NEW TRAILER: The Zemeckis “Pinocchio”

INTERVIEW: “Chip ‘N Dale: Rescue Rangers” Elevates “Roger Rabbit” Effect

Akiva Schaffer makes-up one third of the popular Lonely Island trio. He’s also the director of Disney’s new live-action/animated feature combo Chip ‘N Dale: Rescue Rangers, which premieres this Friday May 20th on Disney+. Turns out Chip and Dale were *actors* on the popular late ’80s/early ’90s Rescue Rangers series. 30 years later, they reunite […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|May 16, 2022
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INTERVIEW: “Chip ‘N Dale: Rescue Rangers” Elevates “Roger Rabbit” Effect

INTERVIEW: Eric Goldberg On What Drew Him To “Sketchbook”

Eric Goldberg is the legendary Disney animator of The Genie. Goldberg draws the beloved character on an episode of the new informational series Sketchbook (premiering this Wednesday April 27th on Disney+). Goldberg discusses how The Genie has remained a core part of his life in the 30 years since Aladdin — and a highly-anticipated Mickey […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|April 25, 2022
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INTERVIEW: Eric Goldberg On What Drew Him To “Sketchbook”

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INTERVIEW: “IWÁJÚ” Makers On New Disney And Kugali Series

“Iwájú” is a new six-episode animated event series premiering this Wednesday February 28th on Disney+. It’s a collaboration of Walt Disney Animation Studios and African studio Kugali. The story centers on 10-year-old girl Tola and friend Kole in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria. Crime threatens them and their families. Director and writer Olufikayo Ziki Adeola, production […]