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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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40 Years Of Pixar – An Overview

40 Years Of Pixar – An Overview

Avatar photoJackson Murphy|
June 11th, 2026
40 years in, through features, shorts, theme park attractions and TV/streaming series and specials, Pixar remains one of the most celebrated brands in all of entertainment. It's still got a friend in me.
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TRAILER: Warner Bros. “Cat In The Hat”

TRAILER: Warner Bros. “Cat In The Hat”

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
June 9th, 2026
Doing what he does best, the Cat—voiced by Bill Hader—spreads joy to kids in his hilarious, signature and singularly irreverent way. Opening November 6th - here's the trailer.
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Bill Damaschke Kicks Off A New Era Warner Bros. Pictures Animation At Open House in Burbank

Bill Damaschke Kicks Off A New Era Warner Bros. Pictures Animation At Open House in Burbank

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
May 16th, 2026
Warner Bros. Pictures Animation (WBPA) welcomed filmmakers, creatives, and collaborators to its Burbank home on Tuesday night for a pre-Annecy open house, offering an early look at the studio’s upcoming slate and a chance to connect with the artists behind it. Now 250 employees strong with seven films in active production, WBPA is building out one of the most ambitious theatrical animation slates in the industry.
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Latest in Category: Major Studios

Disney Channel Orders “Kiff”

Disney Channel has ordered Kiff, a nutty animated buddy-comedy series from South African creators and executive producers Lucy Heavens (“Space Chickens in Space”) and Nic Smal (“Caillou”) debuting in 2023. Emmy Award-winner Kent Osborne (“SpongeBob SquarePants,” “Phineas and Ferb”) is co-producer and story editor. The news and concept art for the new series was revealed […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|June 17, 2021
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Disney Channel Orders “Kiff”

TRAILER: DreamWorks “Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans”

In DreamWorks’ Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans, Arcadia may look like an ordinary town but it lies at the center of magical and mystical lines that makes it a nexus for many battles among otherworldly creatures including trolls, aliens and wizards. Now the heroes from the hit series Trollhunters, 3Below and Wizards, team-up in their […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|June 15, 2021
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TRAILER: DreamWorks “Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans”

INTERVIEW: Director Joe Mateo On “Blush” And Tribeca Premiere

Emmy-winning animator Joe Mateo was at Disney for 25 years. But he left the Mouse House to work for a newbie in the animation space: Skydance. Mateo has directed his first animated short for the studio, Blush, which will be on AppleTV+ later this year. It’s about an astronaut who visits a planet and soon […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|June 9, 2021
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INTERVIEW: Director Joe Mateo On “Blush” And Tribeca Premiere

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

20th Century Studios’ Ron’s Gone Wrong, the first theatrical release from the U.K.-based CG animation studio Locksmith Animation, will open in theaters worldwide – via the Walt Disney Company – on October 22nd, 2021. The animated comedy adventure, which stars Zach Galifianakis, Jack Dylan Grazer, Olivia Colman, Ed Helms and Justice Smith, is a touching […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|June 8, 2021
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TRAILER: Locksmith’s “Ron’s Gone Wrong”

Patrick Stump composes Marvel’s first Pre-School series “Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends”

Grammy Award-nominated musician Patrick Stump, lead singer of the multiplatinum-selling rock band Fall Out Boy, will perform the theme song for Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends. Stump also serves as songwriter and composer for the series, which is the first full-length Marvel series for preschoolers. The theme song, which was also written and produced […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|June 8, 2021
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Patrick Stump composes Marvel’s first Pre-School series “Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends”

INTERVIEW: Director Elaine Bogan Unleashes “Spirit Untamed”

DreamWorks Animation is opening two new animated movies in theaters over a five-week period. Sequel The Boss Baby: Family Business debuts on July 2nd. But first up – this Friday June 4th – is Spirit Untamed. Director Elaine Bogan re-imagines the popular Netflix Spirit: Riding Free TV series with this epic and heartwarming feature. She […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|May 31, 2021
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INTERVIEW: Director Elaine Bogan Unleashes “Spirit Untamed”
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INTERVIEW: New “Ice Age” Era Begins With “The Adventures Of Buck Wild”

Some of the most well-known animated characters of all-time are making a comeback. The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild — the sixth feature film in the beloved franchise — premieres this Friday January 28th on Disney+. Manny, Sid and Diego return, but the main focus this time is on Crash and Eddie. They say […]