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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 Summit Of The Gods” Is The Mountaintop Of Moviemaking

Patrick Imbert directs the incredible new animated feature The Summit of the Gods. It opens in select theaters next Wednesday November 24th and will be on Netflix Tuesday Nov. 30. Summit is based on a manga series and follows a photojournalist and a mountain climber on a journey that’s unlike anything you’ll experience while watching […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|November 17, 2021
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INTERVIEW: “The Summit Of The Gods” Is The Mountaintop Of Moviemaking

INTERVIEW: It’s Space: The Fido Frontier With “Dogs In Space”

The new Netflix animated series Dogs in Space (premiering this Thursday Nov. 18) is exactly that: dogs in space on a major mission. Creator Jeremiah Cortez and co-showrunner Adam Henry take me to a galaxy bark, bark away. Jackson Murphy: Your story of how you got this show made is remarkable. What made you think […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|November 15, 2021
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INTERVIEW: It’s Space: The Fido Frontier With “Dogs In Space”

INTERVIEW: “Back To The Outback” Directors Preview Australian Animated Adventure

Australian-set animated feature Back to the Outback is coming to Netflix on December 10th. It’s about a group of animals at a wildlife park who are looking to get out and explore more of what their continent has to offer. I’ve screened the first 30 minutes of the movie so far, and I spoke with […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|November 9, 2021
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INTERVIEW: “Back To The Outback” Directors Preview Australian Animated Adventure

INTERVIEW: “Robin Robin” Directors On Rockin’ New Special

Aardman’s first stop-motion holiday special of 2021 is Robin Robin, about a robin, a magpie and a wish for a joyous Christmas. It premieres Wednesday November 24th on Netflix. Directors Dan Ojari and Mikey Please spoke with me from the iconic U.K. animation studio about getting Robin Robin off the ground and how it will […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|November 8, 2021
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INTERVIEW: “Robin Robin” Directors On Rockin’ New Special

INTERVIEW: Jorge R. Gutierrez & Sandra Equihua On Epic Event “Maya And The Three”

Jorge R. Gutierrez (El Tigre, The Book of Life) is the creator, writer and director of new nine-part Netflix event series Maya and the Three. It premieres this Friday October 22nd. His wife, Sandra Equihua, serves as Maya’s creative consultant. She and Gutierrez also voice two pivotal characters. They join me to discuss this bold, […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|October 20, 2021
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INTERVIEW: Jorge R. Gutierrez & Sandra Equihua On Epic Event “Maya And The Three”

TRAILER: “Dogs In Space”

This animated series will release on Netflix on November 18th and features the voice work of Haley Joel Osment, Sarah Chalke, Kimiko Glenn and Chris Parnell. It’s a wacky, fun series follow a group of genetically enhanced dogs that are sent across the universe in search of a new home for the human race. Here’s […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|October 19, 2021
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TRAILER: “Dogs In Space”

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INTERVIEW: “Farzar” Creators On Futuristic Show Delivering Laughs In The Present

Roger Black and Waco O’Guin, the creators of Brickleberry and Paradise PD, have a new adult animated comedy series premiering this Friday July 15th on Netflix. Farzar is a sci-fi show about a recently alien-invaded planet and its outrageous inhabitants, including czar Renzo and his 30-year-old son Fichael. Black and O’Guin take me on a […]