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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: Beyond The Sea With “ChaO”

INTERVIEW: Beyond The Sea With “ChaO”

Avatar photoJackson Murphy|
April 6th, 2026
A journalist in Shanghai learns more about the love story between a man and a mermaid in the new anime feature ChaO. GKIDS is releasing the comedy adventure, with some moving dramatic elements, in theaters nationwide this Friday April 10th. Director Yashuhiro Aoki and character designer and supervising animation director Hirokazu Kojima join me for this […]
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“LUPIN THE IIIRD: The Movie – The Immortal Bloodline” Arrives On Blu-Ray

“LUPIN THE IIIRD: The Movie – The Immortal Bloodline” Arrives On Blu-Ray

Haylie Baker|
March 29th, 2026
After its theatrical run last January, LUPIN THE IIIRD: The Movie – The Immortal Bloodline heads to homes as it joins several major streaming platforms and is set for a Blu-ray release on July 21st. The film is brought to audiences by GKIDS, with Shout! Studios handling distribution. In the anime and manga industry, Lupin […]
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“Labyrinth” Releases In Theatres For A Limited Time

“Labyrinth” Releases In Theatres For A Limited Time

Haylie Baker|
March 26th, 2026
Set to release in theatres for a limited time only this May 10th and 11th is Labyrinth, the first original feature-length anime film from director Shoji Kawamori, best known for his work on Macross and The Vision of Escaflowne. Both Japanese with English subtitles and English dub will be available for viewing for North American […]
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“ChaO” Heads To The Big Screen This April

ChaO, the cute and quirky Japanese animated film that debuted last June during Annecy, is releasing in theatres for North American audiences starting April 10th. The film will be viewable in its original Japanese audio with English subtitles. As of today, March 25th, tickets are on sale. With this announcement, GKIDS also unveiled a brand […]
Haylie Baker|March 25, 2026
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“ChaO” Heads To The Big Screen This April

“COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing” Heads To Blu-Ray

For the ultra Miku fans out there, the Collector’s Edition for COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing is set to release on April 14th in a stunning 2-Disc Blu-ray with exclusive special features. Alongside Unit & Virtual Singer music videos, the set includes exclusive illustrations by Yuki Akiyama, a 36-page art book, […]
Haylie Baker|March 20, 2026
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“COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing” Heads To Blu-Ray

GKids to Release Next “Shaun The Sheep” Movie – “The Beast Of Mossy Bottom” September 18th

GKIDS confirmed it will release the Aardman film in US theatres nationwide beginning September 18, 2026.
Avatar photoJerry Beck|March 18, 2026
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GKids to Release Next “Shaun The Sheep” Movie – “The Beast Of Mossy Bottom” September 18th

GKIDS Acquires Nothing American Theatrical Rights To “Labyrinth”

The animated feature will release in theaters for two nights only in Japanese with English subtitles and English-dubbed from May 10–11.
Avatar photoJerry Beck|February 5, 2026
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GKIDS Acquires Nothing American Theatrical Rights To “Labyrinth”

INTERVIEW: All The Info On “All You Need Is Kill”

Now playing in theaters nationwide is All You Need Is Kill, an animated feature adaptation of the Japanese novel about young woman Rita, who's living the same day over and over again. Director Kenichiro Akimoto shares he loved about making this epic action adventure.
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 16, 2026
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INTERVIEW: All The Info On “All You Need Is Kill”

FIRST LOOK: “Shaun The Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom”

GKIDS announced today its acquisition of US distribution rights to the latest Shaun The Sheep feature from Aardman. First look at the trailer, here.
Avatar photoJerry Beck|January 8, 2026
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FIRST LOOK: “Shaun The Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom”
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INTERVIEW: Beyond The Sea With “ChaO”

A journalist in Shanghai learns more about the love story between a man and a mermaid in the new anime feature ChaO. GKIDS is releasing the comedy adventure, with some moving dramatic elements, in theaters nationwide this Friday April 10th. Director Yashuhiro Aoki and character designer and supervising animation director Hirokazu Kojima join me for this […]