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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.

Short Film

INTERVIEW: Amos Sussigan On “Pigeons” And “The Cat In The Hat”

INTERVIEW: Amos Sussigan On “Pigeons” And “The Cat In The Hat”

Avatar photoJackson Murphy|
October 14th, 2026
Amos Sussigan is the talented director of new animated short film Pigeons, which is vying for awards consideration. Narrated by Andy Serkis, it's a drama chronicling major life events for these creatures, while also serving as a commentary on humanity and AI.
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SHORT: “The Worm’s Eye View Of The Bird” To Make Southern California Premiere at Dances With Films in June

SHORT: “The Worm’s Eye View Of The Bird” To Make Southern California Premiere at Dances With Films in June

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
May 28th, 2026
An animated short by Karen Zipor, will make its SoCal Premiere on Monday June 22ndat the 28th edition of Dances With Films at 4:15 pm at the TCL Chinese 6 in Hollywood.  Here's a sneak peek.
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INTERVIEW: Stepping Into “The Night Boots”

INTERVIEW: Stepping Into “The Night Boots”

Avatar photoJackson Murphy|
December 30th, 2025
On the 98th Oscars shortlist in the Best Animated Short Film group is The Night Boots, from director Pierre-Luc Granjon. Jackson Murphy speaks with the director.
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INTERVIEW: Grand Slam Experience Making “Pete”

Set in 1975, Pete tells the story of a kid who wants to play baseball and enjoy it, but there are obstacles that stand in the way. However, if supportive people are on your side, hopefully they help make everything a little better. Director Bret Parker shares the meaning and depth of this 2024 Academy […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 3, 2024
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INTERVIEW: Grand Slam Experience Making “Pete”

INTERVIEW: “I’m Hip” A Whole New Short From John Musker

John Musker is the director of some of the most beloved Disney animated movies of all-time, including The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, The Princess and the Frog and Moana. Those collaborations with co-director Ron Clements have brought joy to generations around the world. Musker left The Mouse House in 2018 with a goal in mind: to […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|December 29, 2023
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INTERVIEW: “I’m Hip” A Whole New Short From John Musker

INTERVIEW: Dive In For “Wild Summon”

One of the 15 selections on this year’s Best Animated Short Film Oscars shortlist is Wild Summon, a fascinating *tail* of the life cycle of salmon, shown to us in human form. It’s an instantly captivating live-action / animation hybrid that screened at Cannes in May to rave reviews. The directing duo Karni & Saul […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|December 28, 2023
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INTERVIEW: Dive In For “Wild Summon”

INTERVIEW: Get A Good Sense Of “Ninety-Five Senses”

Jared and Jerusha Hess, the duo behind Napoleon Dynamite and Nacho Libre, present their first-ever animated short film. The excellent Ninety-Five Senses stars Tim Blake Nelson as the voice of Coy, a man reflecting on all facets of his life and body. The Hesses give me a taste of how this short came to be […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|December 14, 2023
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INTERVIEW: Get A Good Sense Of “Ninety-Five Senses”

INTERVIEW: A New Beginning With “Awakening: The First Day”

Santiago Carrasquilla and Jos Diaz Contreras are the directors of the visionary new animated short film Awakening: The First Day. It’s a cool, gripping look at the planet. The talented duo shares how this presentation has gone from stage to screen. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was conducted as an Email Interview and was edited for […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|December 12, 2023
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INTERVIEW: A New Beginning With “Awakening: The First Day”

INTERVIEW: Detailing “The Day I Became a Bird”

Oscar and Emmy winner Andrew Ruhemann (of The Lost Thing and Love, Death + Robots) has adapted the book The Day I Became a Bird — about a boy’s first love — into a sweet and tender new animated short. We take flight for this Animation Scoop Q&A. (This was conducted as an Email Interview […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|December 8, 2023
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INTERVIEW: Detailing “The Day I Became a Bird”

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INTERVIEW: The Challenges Of Challenging “Pachyderme”

Director Stéphanie Clement’s Pachyderme is on the 96th Annual Academy Awards Best Animated Short Film shortlist. It’s about a woman named Louise who recalls visiting her grandparents as a child. What follows is a serious and shocking look at their time together. Clement provides some context for how Pachyderme came to be in this Animation […]