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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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TEASER: Netflix “Back To The Outback”

Netflix dropped a teaser for Back to the Outback, their upcoming computer-animated musical adventure comedy written by Harry Cripps with Greg Lessans and directed by Clare Knight and Harry Cripps. The voice cast includes Isla Fisher, Tim Minchin, Eric Bana, Guy Pearce, Miranda Tapsell, Angus Imrie, Rachel House, Keith Urban, Celeste Barber, Wayne Knight, and […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|October 14, 2021
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TEASER: Netflix “Back To The Outback”

TRAILER: Aardman’s Animated Holiday Short, “Robin Robin”

Netflix releases the trailer and key art for the upcoming animated, holiday short, Robin Robin, which will debut on the service on November 24th, 2021. The 30 minute short is produced for Netflix by Academy Award winning studio, Aardman, based in Bristol, UK, and stars voice cast Bronte Carmichael (Christopher Robin), Adeel Akhtar (Enola Holmes), […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|October 11, 2021
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TRAILER: Aardman’s Animated Holiday Short, “Robin Robin”

INTERVIEW: Chris “Ludacris” Bridges On New Series “Karma’s World”

Music superstar and Fast & Furious franchise actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges is the creator of new Netflix animated series Karma’s World (premiering this Friday October 15th). It’s inspired by his oldest daughter, Karma. The title girl has an incredible talent for songwriting, with dreams of becoming a big-time rapper. Through her interactions with family and […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|October 11, 2021
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INTERVIEW: Chris “Ludacris” Bridges On New Series “Karma’s World”

INTERVIEW: Simon Otto Unwraps “A Tale Dark & Grimm”

Simon Otto, the How to Train Your Dragon trilogy’s head of character animation, is the executive producer of new Netflix animated series A Tale Dark & Grimm. It’s based on books by Adam Gidwitz and premieres this Friday October 8th. Otto dives into this unique fairy tale adventure and also teases a major animated feature […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|October 5, 2021
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INTERVIEW: Simon Otto Unwraps “A Tale Dark & Grimm”

Netflix “Maya and the Three” – Final Trailer and Key Art Debut

In a fantastical world filled with magic, a Mesoamerican-inspired warrior princess embarks on an epic quest to fulfill an ancient prophecy and save humanity from the vengeful gods of the underworld. So begins Director/Creator Jorge R. Gutiérrez’ Maya and The Three, a new film, an animated avent told in nine chapters premiering Oct. 22nd. Here […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|September 30, 2021
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Netflix “Maya and the Three” – Final Trailer and Key Art Debut

INTERVIEW: The Magic Of “My Little Pony: A New Generation”

The next chapter of a popular franchise begins. CG feature My Little Pony: A New Generation debuts this Friday September 24th on Netflix. Co-director Mark Fattibene and production designer Pablo Mayer discuss making this pretty (and pretty fun) film. Jackson Murphy: My Little Pony is so beloved and has been for such a long time. […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|September 20, 2021
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INTERVIEW: The Magic Of “My Little Pony: A New Generation”

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Netflix Announces a Huge Slate of International Animated Series and Features

Ahead of the 61st annual Annecy International Animation Film Festival next week, Netflix has announced a slate of new animated films and series from creators across Europe. Each of these titles has a distinct tone and language, but are universal in their storytelling and themes. The new films include Ember, Sergio Pablos’ follow-up to the […]