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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 Junior Greenlights “The Chicken Squad”

Production has begun on Disney Junior’s The Chicken Squad, a new animated series for preschoolers and their families slated to debut in 2020. Inspired by Doreen Cronin’s popular book series, The Chicken Squad follows Coop, Little Boo and Sweetie—a trio of young chicken siblings—and Captain Tully, a seasoned watchdog, who use teamwork and critical thinking […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|October 23, 2019
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Disney Junior Greenlights “The Chicken Squad”

Developing Disney TV

Disney TV Animation recently made a grand debut at New York Comic-Con with a showcase panel. Shane Prigmore, VP of Creative Affairs at Disney TVA introduced the “young, talented creators” of “the next generation of animation content.” Chris and Shane Houghton of Big City Greens, Matt Braly of Amphibia and Dana Terrace of the upcoming […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|October 21, 2019
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Developing Disney TV

OFFICIAL TRAILER, NEW POSTER: Pixar’s “Onward”

Disney and Pixar’s Onward, which hits theaters March 6th, 2020, unveiled a new trailer, poster and images this morning. Set in a suburban fantasy world, Onward introduces two teenage elf brothers, Ian and Barley Lightfoot (voices of Tom Holland and Chris Pratt), who embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|October 10, 2019
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OFFICIAL TRAILER, NEW POSTER: Pixar’s “Onward”

Disney Channel Sets Nov. 8th for Debut of “The Rocketeer”

Disney Junior’s The Rocketeer, a new comedic, animated adventure series featuring a young girl named Kit Secord, who takes to the skies to protect her community after becoming the surprise recipient of a rocket-pack that gives her the ability to fly, will premiere Friday, Nov. 8, on Disney Channel (11:00 a.m. EDT), Disney Junior (5:00 […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|October 10, 2019
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Disney Channel Sets Nov. 8th for Debut of “The Rocketeer”

DreamWorks Animation and Universal Announce Two New Films for 2021: “Spirit” and “The Bad Guys”

DreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures today announced two new films for 2021: On Friday, May 14th, 2021, Universal Pictures will releasean an untitled Spirit Riding Free theatrical feature. On Friday, September 17th, 2021, Universal Pictures will release DreamWorks Animation’s The Bad Guys. Spooky Jack, previously dated for September 17th, 2021, is now unset. It will […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|October 7, 2019
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DreamWorks Animation and Universal Announce Two New Films for 2021: “Spirit” and “The Bad Guys”

REVIEW: Dreamworks “Abominable”

Abominable is a film certain to please middle school to younger age kids and those who love movies classified as “Family Friendly.” However, this approval is purchased at far too high a price. Adorable? Yes. Animated with technical virtuosity? Indeed. Formulaic and derivative? Unfortunately so. Abominable belongs in that category of movies that include “The […]
Avatar photoMartin Goodman|September 30, 2019
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REVIEW: Dreamworks “Abominable”
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INTERVIEW: Scott Kreamer Welcomes You To “Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous”

A new chapter of the Jurassic era is born with the debut of animated series Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous this Friday September 18th on Netflix. Five-time Emmy-nominated executive producer and showrunner Scott Kreamer talks Dinos, Dominion and getting the Spielberg seal of approval. Jackson Murphy: What was the initial inspiration for wanting to add an […]