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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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For the Love of Lola

The latest Battle of the Century on social media in a never-ending series of them is animation related. Of course, competing social media factions will raise hell over any issue that can be seen under a microscope or picked up by tweezers, and such scraps can go on for days until the next cause celebre […]
Avatar photoMartin Goodman|March 10, 2021
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For the Love of Lola

INTERVIEW: Zach Parrish On Disney’s Dancing Short “Us Again”

Zach Parrish is the director of the new Disney animated short film Us Again. It plays exclusively in theaters before Raya and the Last Dragon starting today (and will be on Disney+ in June). Parrish is excited for families to experience this story of an older couple re-connecting through the art of dance. Jackson Murphy: […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|March 5, 2021
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INTERVIEW: Zach Parrish On Disney’s Dancing Short “Us Again”

INTERVIEW: Makers Talk Movie Magic of “Raya and the Last Dragon”

Disney Animation’s new feature Raya and the Last Dragon opens in theaters and debuts on Disney+ Premier Access this Friday March 5th. Five of the film’s makers discuss all that went into the movie, from story to visuals to release strategy. These interviews were edited for length. Jackson Murphy: Adele and Osnat, you announced Raya […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|March 2, 2021
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INTERVIEW: Makers Talk Movie Magic of “Raya and the Last Dragon”

Cartoon Network Studios Bolsters Executive Team

Cartoon Network Studios has announced two key additions to its executive leadership team. Lauren Martinez joins the studio as Vice President, Series and long-time CNS producer, Kelly Crews has been promoted to Vice President, Production. The announcement was made today by Sam Register, President of Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios.
Avatar photoJerry Beck|February 26, 2021
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Cartoon Network Studios Bolsters Executive Team

INTERVIEW: Director Tim Story On His New Hybrid “Tom & Jerry” Movie

Tim Story has directed big studio films starring A-listers Kevin Hart, Samuel L. Jackson, Ice Cube, Queen Latifah, Jimmy Fallon and Jessica Alba. But Story’s latest movie may have the two biggest stars of his career: Tom & Jerry. Warner Bros.’ new live-action/animated family comedy debuts in theaters and on HBO Max this Friday February […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|February 22, 2021
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INTERVIEW: Director Tim Story On His New Hybrid “Tom & Jerry” Movie

Kim Howitt Joins WarnerMedia Kids & Family as Senior Creative Executive

Kim Howitt has been named Senior Creative Executive for WarnerMedia Kids & Family, it was announced today by Amy Friedman, Head of Kids & Family Programming, Warner Bros. In the new role, Howitt will oversee the creative development of third-party animation, co-production, and live-action across preschool, kids, and family. Based in New York, Howitt will […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|February 18, 2021
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Kim Howitt Joins WarnerMedia Kids & Family as Senior Creative Executive
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INTERVIEW: Previewing Disney’s Thanksgiving Feature “Encanto”

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 60th feature film is Encanto, from Oscar winning Zootopia directors Byron Howard & Jared Bush and co-director Charise Castro Smith. Encanto is about a young woman named Mirabel, who’s part of a large, diverse family that lives in a magical house. Each family member has a special gift, except Mirabel. She […]