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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: Building The “LEGO One Piece” Special

INTERVIEW: Building The “LEGO One Piece” Special

Avatar photoJackson Murphy|
September 28th, 2026
Executive Producer Tom Hyndman, who was a writer on the animated Harley Quinn show, discusses putting together the two-part animated special LEGO One Piece. It premieres tomorrow.
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INTERVIEW: All Aboard For “Thomas & Friends: Railway Stories — Really Helpful Engines”

INTERVIEW: All Aboard For “Thomas & Friends: Railway Stories — Really Helpful Engines”

Avatar photoJackson Murphy|
September 24th, 2026
The iconic Thomas the Tank Engine returns in a new CG animated series Thomas & Friends: Railway Stories. It kicks off with a half-hour special, - which will make its Netflix premiere on Wednesday Sept. 30th.
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‘Ray Gunn’ Preview & First Trailer: How Brad Bird and His Team Created a Retro-Futuristic Sci-Fi Noir

‘Ray Gunn’ Preview & First Trailer: How Brad Bird and His Team Created a Retro-Futuristic Sci-Fi Noir

Avatar photoBill Desowitz|
September 23rd, 2026
Ray Gunn was intended to be Bird's first movie 30 years ago, but it was rejected by Turner Feature Animation and Warner Bros. for being too risky and too adult, and the director pivoted to The Iron Giant (1999), which many now considered this country's last great 2D movie. We talked to Brad about this.
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Netflix Unveils Their 2026-2027 Animation Lineup

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: […]
Haylie Baker|June 25, 2026
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Netflix Unveils Their 2026-2027 Animation Lineup

TRAILER: Netflix’ “Alley Cats”

Alley Cats is an adult animated sitcom created by and starring the multi award-winning Ricky Gervais. Here's the trailer.
Avatar photoJerry Beck|June 22, 2026
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TRAILER: Netflix’ “Alley Cats”

‘I AM Frankelda’: How the Ambriz Brothers Made Mexico’s First Stop-Motion Movie into a Dark Horror Musical

Roy and Arturo Ambriz had a dream to make Mexico's first stop-motion animated feature, and, after nearly a decade, despite numerous financial setbacks, including the mortgaging of two homes, the brothers finally succeeded with the help of their mentor, Guillermo del Toro.
Avatar photoBill Desowitz|June 9, 2026
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‘I AM Frankelda’: How the Ambriz Brothers Made Mexico’s First Stop-Motion Movie into a Dark Horror Musical

TRAILER: Netflix “I Am Frankelda”

The new trailer from the stop-motion film by directors Arturo and Roy Ambriz — protégés of Academy Award-winner Guillermo del Toro.
Avatar photoJerry Beck|May 28, 2026
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TRAILER: Netflix “I Am Frankelda”

ANIME REVIEW: “The Ramparts of Ice”

"The Ramparts of Ice" offers a well-observed look at the social and psychological minefields students navigate daily. Here's our review.
Avatar photoCharles Solomon|May 25, 2026
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ANIME REVIEW: “The Ramparts of Ice”

INTERVIEW: Nick Kroll on the Raunchy and Emotional World of Mating Season

The team behind Big Mouth returns with Mating Season, an all-new adult animated romantic comedy set in the world of forest animals. The series explores themes of love, sex, friendship, and the instinctive need of all animals to find connection and companionship. Ahead of the series premiere, I had the opportunity to speak with Nick Kroll about balancing […]
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|May 22, 2026
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INTERVIEW: Nick Kroll on the Raunchy and Emotional World of Mating Season

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INTERVIEW: Yûki Igarashi on Honoring a Manga Classic with “Ribbon Hero”

Before Netflix’s upcoming Ribbon Hero, there was Osamu Tezuka’s Princess Knight, featuring Princess Sapphire—a sword-fighting heroine who challenged gender expectations in 1953. Today, director Yûki Igarashi brings the story to a new generation with a modern adaptation that aims to both honor the legendary original and introduce it to contemporary audiences. (This Animation Scoop Q&A […]