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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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FIRST LOOK: Netflix “Charlie Vs. The Chocolate Factory”

FIRST LOOK: Netflix “Charlie Vs. The Chocolate Factory”

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
April 16th, 2026
Kit Connor and Taika Waititi star in a brand new adventure set in modern day London, Charlie Vs. The Chocolate Factory. It's coming to Netflix in 2027 - and here is our first look.
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INTERVIEW: Cool Things About “Stranger Things: Tales From ’85”

INTERVIEW: Cool Things About “Stranger Things: Tales From ’85”

Avatar photoJackson Murphy|
April 13th, 2026
Stranger Things: Tales From '85 is set in between seasons two and three — during the winter of that year — with the kids from Hawkins, Indiana on some of their most thrilling and emotional adventures ever. It premieres Thursday April 23rd, and we talked to show runner Eric Robles.
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First Look: Brad Bird’s “Ray Gunn” Adds Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson and Tom Waits to Cast

First Look: Brad Bird’s “Ray Gunn” Adds Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson and Tom Waits to Cast

Avatar photoLauren Ashton|
April 9th, 2026
Skydance Animation has announced Ray Gunn, an all-new animated feature directed by Brad Bird and slated for release in 2026. The film is directed by Brad Bird, who also created the original story and co-wrote the screenplay with Matthew Robbins. Ray Gunn is produced by John Lasseter, Brad Bird, Lisa Beroud, David Ellison and Dana Goldberg for Skydance […]
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FINAL TRAILER: “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio”

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro reinvents Carlo Collodi’s classic tale of the wooden marionette in a new stop-motion feature, Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio. Directed by del Toro and Mark Gustafson (Fantastic Mr. Fox) the film premieres in theaters today (November 9th) in selected cities and on Netflix on December 9th. Here’s the final trailer:
Avatar photoJerry Beck|November 9, 2022
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FINAL TRAILER: “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio”

“The Bad Guys” Holiday Special Will Be Available On Netflix In 2023

In 2023, Netflix plans to release a new holiday-themed special based on DreamWorks’The Bad Guys. The Bad Guys premiered on Netflix on November 1st of this year as a part of an animated license deal with Universal. From October 31-November 6th, the animated feature topped Netflix’s weekly Top 10 Films in the US. The film […]
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|November 8, 2022
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“The Bad Guys” Holiday Special Will Be Available On Netflix In 2023

INTERVIEW: Aaron Ehasz and Justin Richmond: Reflections on “The Dragon Prince” Season Four

The Dragon Prince used to have a rating of TV-Y7. Then in September, about two months before the premiere of Season Four, Netflix slapped on a rating of TV-PG with the label of “Gore.” What caused the rating change? The show’s co-creator, Aaron Ehasz, wonders as well. “Honestly, I’m not even sure what that is,” […]
Avatar photoW.R. Miller|November 3, 2022
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INTERVIEW: Aaron Ehasz and Justin Richmond: Reflections on “The Dragon Prince” Season Four

INTERVIEW: Nora Twomey Re-Introduces Us To “My Father’s Dragon”

Cartoon Saloon’s Nora Twomey was Oscar nominated for her phenomenal, Annie Award-winning 2017 animated feature The Breadwinner. Her follow-up is a sweet, moving and timely interpretation of the classic story My Father’s Dragon. Ahead of the film’s Netflix release on November 11th, I spoke with Twomey about her commitment to this project. (This Animation Scoop […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|November 3, 2022
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INTERVIEW: Nora Twomey Re-Introduces Us To “My Father’s Dragon”

INTERVIEW: Aaron Ehasz and Justin Richmond: Growing the Xadiaverse

The Dragon Prince dodged a bullet. Throughout the year, Netflix—the internet service that streams the epic fantasy—has engaged in drastic cutbacks in staff, and outright cancelled several animated projects, with the latest being Mike Judge’s Bad Crimes getting the axe midway through production. But the online network has spared The Dragon Prince. Why?
Avatar photoW.R. Miller|October 30, 2022
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INTERVIEW: Aaron Ehasz and Justin Richmond: Growing the Xadiaverse

INTERVIEW: The Might And Heart Of “Oni: Thunder God’s Tale”

From Tonko House, the makers of bold, Oscar-nominated short “The Dam Keeper”, comes a new four-part series debuting October 21st on Netflix. Oni: Thunder God’s Tale introduces us to Onari, a curious and courageous girl, daughter and friend. She seeks the powers that can help defeat the evil Oni, on their way to possibly destroy […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|October 20, 2022
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INTERVIEW: The Might And Heart Of “Oni: Thunder God’s Tale”
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INTERVIEW: The Masters Of “Blue Eye Samurai”

Let’s go to Japan in the 1600’s and meet an incredibly skilled swordmaster who’s hiding her true identity while also being a badass. It’s the new adult animated series Blue Eye Samurai, premiering Friday November 3rd on Netflix. Creators, writers and EPs Amber Noizumi and Michael Green (who are also wife and husband) join me […]