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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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“Whoopi’s Wonderful World of Animation” at Tribeca 2026

“Whoopi’s Wonderful World of Animation” at Tribeca 2026

Avatar photoJackson Murphy|
June 6th, 2026
Kicking off coverage of the 2026 Tribeca Festival is the first of two groups selected by Academy Award winner Whoopi Goldberg. Here are my highlights of the seven shorts in "Whoopi's Wonderful World of Animation", as well as exclusive filmmaker statements for Animation Scoop.
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The Muskegon Museum of Art Announces a Landmark Exhibition showcasing the Women who shaped Animation History

The Muskegon Museum of Art Announces a Landmark Exhibition showcasing the Women who shaped Animation History

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
May 11th, 2026
The Muskegon Museum of Art is excited to announce HerStory of Animation: Mary Blair & Beyond, a groundbreaking exhibition that redefines the history of animation by shining a long-overdue spotlight on the women animators and artists behind many classic animated films.
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Fleischer “père et fils” – A Retrospective Of Cartoon Pioneer Max Fleischer, and His Son, Director Richard Fleischer – May 8-28 at New York’s Film Forum

Fleischer “père et fils” – A Retrospective Of Cartoon Pioneer Max Fleischer, and His Son, Director Richard Fleischer – May 8-28 at New York’s Film Forum

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
April 15th, 2026
Featuring over 60 Classic Max Fleischer Cartoons - Starring BETTY BOOP, POPEYE, SUPERMAN, et al., Most Restored in 4K.
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Ottawa International Animation Festival marks 50 years with New Poster by Cartoonist Seth

To celebrate its 50th anniversary in September, the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF), North America’s largest animation festival, has unveiled its official 2026 poster, created by acclaimed Canadian cartoonist and designer Seth.
Avatar photoJerry Beck|February 20, 2026
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Ottawa International Animation Festival marks 50 years with New Poster by Cartoonist Seth

MoMA Presents “Masters Of American Animation” Introduced by John Canemaker – January 17th

Celebrating the publication of The Art of John Canemaker: An Animator's Garden (2026), Canemaker, an Academy Award–winning filmmaker, present a Saturday matinee of new digital restoration premieres of classic American animation January 17th.
Avatar photoJerry Beck|January 7, 2026
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MoMA Presents “Masters Of American Animation” Introduced by John Canemaker – January 17th

Annie Award Nominations: “K-Pop”, “Zoo2”, “Bad Guys”, “Elio”, “Amelie” Lead The Pack

ASIFA-Hollywood announced nominations today for its 53rd Annie Awards recognizing the year’s best in the field of animation. Here's the low-down - and the complete list of nominees.
Avatar photoJerry Beck|January 5, 2026
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Annie Award Nominations: “K-Pop”, “Zoo2”, “Bad Guys”, “Elio”, “Amelie” Lead The Pack

EVENT: “Tribute To UPA” on January 15th – Old Town Music Hall 

A stellar group of animation notables has been assembled to discuss"A Night of UPA: Mid-Century Modern Animation Classics" on the Big Screen! on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Old Town Music Hall.
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|December 17, 2025
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EVENT: “Tribute To UPA” on January 15th – Old Town Music Hall 

Pee-wee’s Christmas Special Returns for Fire Relief

Fans of Pee-wee Herman and lovers of classic Saturday morning cartoons are in for a treat. On Saturday, December 27th, Saturday Morning Cartoons United™ and Nostalgic Nebula will present a one-day charity celebration at the historic Alex Theatre.
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|December 5, 2025
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Pee-wee’s Christmas Special Returns for Fire Relief

LA’s Glas Festival Posts Its 2025 Schedule

The schedule for GLAS 2025 is now available. 
Avatar photoJerry Beck|November 14, 2025
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LA’s Glas Festival Posts Its 2025 Schedule
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“Whoopi’s Wonderful World of Animation” at Tribeca 2026

Kicking off coverage of the 2026 Tribeca Festival is the first of two groups selected by Academy Award winner Whoopi Goldberg. Here are my highlights of the seven shorts in "Whoopi's Wonderful World of Animation", as well as exclusive filmmaker statements for Animation Scoop.