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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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STEPS: A Fresh Spin on Cinderella With Heart, Humor, and Delicious Visual Details

STEPS: A Fresh Spin on Cinderella With Heart, Humor, and Delicious Visual Details

Avatar photoLauren Ashton|
July 6th, 2026
Steps, one of Netflix’s exciting upcoming animated features, reimagines the fairy tale of Cinderella in unexpected ways. Directors Alyce Tzue and John Ripa spoke about the personal and visual inspirations behind the project, their approach to creating a fresh retelling, and the themes at the heart of the story. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was edited […]
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Ray Gunn: Brad Bird on Storytelling in the Age of Distraction

Ray Gunn: Brad Bird on Storytelling in the Age of Distraction

Avatar photoLauren Ashton|
July 2nd, 2026
Brad Bird is undoubtedly one of the “greats.” He’s directed some of the most riveting and visually captivating moments in animation, and his films feature incredibly rich characters that we resonate with deeply. Rather than spelling it all out, Brad Bird’s films invite us into the world and trust us to keep up. We laugh, […]
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Netflix Unveils Their 2026-2027 Animation Lineup

Netflix Unveils Their 2026-2027 Animation Lineup

Haylie Baker|
June 25th, 2026
Just yesterday, Netflix released their lineup of upcoming animation for 2026 and early 2027, announced from the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. Release dates for In Waves and Ray Gunn were announced, and among the new images and teasers, a first look for Ghostbusters: Night Shift was also unveiled. Set to release in 2027, Ghostbusters: […]
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INTERVIEW: The Unique Nature Of “Thelma The Unicorn”

Starting this Friday May 17th on Netflix, the whole family can enjoy the new animated music comedy feature Thelma the Unicorn, based on the books by The Bad Guys author Aaron Blabey. Here’s my Animation Scoop Q&A with directors Jared Hess and Lynn Wang. (This interview was edited for length and clarity.) Jackson Murphy: Congratulations […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|May 15, 2024
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INTERVIEW: The Unique Nature Of “Thelma The Unicorn”

INTERVIEW: The Making Of “Sandy’s Country Christmas” Now Streaming On Paramount+

Animation Scoop had the amazing opportunity to speak with the Executive Producers of SpongeBob SquarePants, Vincent Waller and Marc Ceccarelli, as well as Screen Novelties Producer Chris Finnegan, Producer and Co-director Seamus Walsh, and Producer and Co-director Mark Caballero. We discussed the timelessness of Stop Motion Animation and how wonderfully it lends itself to the […]
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|December 3, 2024
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INTERVIEW: The Making Of “Sandy’s Country Christmas” Now Streaming On Paramount+

New Trailer For “Jurassic World: Chaos Theory”

Today, Netflix released a new trailer for Jurassic World: Chaos Theory.
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|April 30, 2024
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New Trailer For “Jurassic World: Chaos Theory”

INTERVIEW: A Grand Chat About “Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl”

Wallace & Gromit are back in an outstanding new adventure. Directors Nick Park (four-time Oscar winner) and Merlin Crossingham (Annie winner) present Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. It opens in select theaters Dec. 18 and debuts on Netflix Jan. 3. Park and Crossingham dive into what makes Aardman’s latest W&G stop-motion action comedy fun […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|November 27, 2024
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INTERVIEW: A Grand Chat About “Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl”

INTERVIEW: Unwrapping “That Christmas”

How to Train Your Dragon trilogy head of character animation Simon Otto makes his animated feature directorial debut with the comedy adventure That Christmas. It debuts Wednesday Dec. 4 on Netflix. Otto’s skillset is on full display. In this Animation Scoop Q&A, he discusses collaborating with recent honorary Oscar winner Richard Curtis, working with Brian […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|November 25, 2024
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INTERVIEW: Unwrapping “That Christmas”

Netflix Annecy Previews Include Aardman’s “Wallace & Gromit,” Zack Snyder’s “Twilight of the Gods,” and Skydance Animation’s “Spellbound”

This year, Netflix will return to the Annecy Festival with a full itinerary following their recent wins and nominations. Such accolades include Oscar nominations for Nimona, a BAFTA nomination for Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, and several wins for Blue Eye Samurai at the Annie’s this past February. In only five years after launching […]
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|April 22, 2024
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Netflix Annecy Previews Include Aardman’s “Wallace & Gromit,” Zack Snyder’s “Twilight of the Gods,” and Skydance Animation’s “Spellbound”

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TRAILER: Netflix Announces Fall Lineup

Netflix has announced an exciting Fall Lineup, releasing exclusive stills from Spellbound, dates for Hot Wheels Let’s Race: Season 2, Jurassic World: Chaos Theory: Season 2, Mighty MonsterWheelies, and more. As students prepare to head back to school, the streaming platform is offering a variety of family-centered entertainment that ranges from series’ to feature-length films. […]