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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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DreamWorks Drops First ‘Forgotten Island’ Trailer About Friendship and Philippine Mythology

DreamWorks Drops First ‘Forgotten Island’ Trailer About Friendship and Philippine Mythology

Avatar photoBill Desowitz|
March 25th, 2026
The trailer dropped today for DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island (Universal, September 25), the studio’s first embrace of Filipino culture about friendship and memory. The comedy-adventure follows two lifelong friends who grow up together in the ’90s in the Philippines — Jo (singer H.E.R./Gabriella Wilson) and Raissa (Liza Soberano) — and the stakes of potentially growing […]
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“The Legend Of Hei 2” Arrives On Blu-Ray This May

“The Legend Of Hei 2” Arrives On Blu-Ray This May

Haylie Baker|
March 4th, 2026
Following The Legend of Hei 2’s theatrical release in North America, Shout! Studios is set to distribute the film on digital platforms and Blu-ray™ this upcoming May 12, 2026. The Legend of Hei 2’s physical media arrives for fans who missed the limited theatrical release back in September of last year, as well as collectors […]
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INTERVIEW: A Voyage Of Connection With “Two Ships”

INTERVIEW: A Voyage Of Connection With “Two Ships”

Avatar photoJackson Murphy|
November 25th, 2025
Director McKinley Benson, co-writer Mackenzie Benson and executive producer Jodi Benson (Disney Legend: the voice of Ariel) join me to discuss Two Ships... and a little bit on The Little Mermaid.
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INTERVIEW: Previewing Pixar’s “Elemental” With Pete Sohn And Denise Ream

Earlier this week I visited Pixar for the first time. It was an “incredible” experience, especially getting to see four scenes from the studio’s upcoming feature Elemental, which opens in theaters on June 16th. I also interviewed director Pete Sohn (The Good Dinosaur) and producer Denise Ream (Cars 2) about this rom-com based on the […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|March 29, 2023
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INTERVIEW: Previewing Pixar’s “Elemental” With Pete Sohn And Denise Ream

INTERVIEW: Annie Awards Honoree Pete Docter On Incredible Career

Three-time Academy Award winner, four-time BAFTA winner and Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter is receiving the prestigious Winsor McCay Award at the 2023 Annie Awards on Saturday February 25th. You can watch the ceremony live that evening at 10pmET / 7pmPT at AnnieAwards.org. In this Exclusive Animation Scoop Q&A, Docter reflects on his career, […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|February 13, 2023
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INTERVIEW: Annie Awards Honoree Pete Docter On Incredible Career

TEASER: Pixar’s “Elemental”

She’s Ember. He’s Wade. Welcome to Element City. Check out the teaser trailer and a poster for Disney and Pixar’s “Elemental,” an all-new, original feature film set in Element City, where fire-, water-, land- and air-residents live together. Directed by Peter Sohn, produced by Denise Ream, and featuring the voices of Leah Lewis and Mamoudou […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|November 17, 2022
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TEASER: Pixar’s “Elemental”

INTERVIEW: Larry The Cable Guy And Co. Rev Up “Cars On The Road”

Lightning McQueen and Mater (voiced once again by Owen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy) leave Radiator Springs for Mater’s sister’s wedding in the new nine-episode series Cars on the Road. It premieres this Thursday September 8th on Disney+. Larry, Bobby Podesta (who directs three of the episodes) and producer Marc Sondheimer discuss the fun […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|September 6, 2022
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INTERVIEW: Larry The Cable Guy And Co. Rev Up “Cars On The Road”

INTERVIEW: “Brave” Co-Director Steve Purcell Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Pixar’s Brave won the Academy Award, BAFTA and Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature. It was released 10 years ago this month to critical acclaim and more than half a billion dollars at the worldwide box office. To mark the occasion, ABC is airing Brave for the first time this Monday June 6th at 8pm. […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|June 1, 2022
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INTERVIEW: “Brave” Co-Director Steve Purcell Celebrates 10th Anniversary

INTERVIEW: Turning “Turning Red” From Concept To Reality

Academy Award winning director Domee Shi (short “Bao”) and producer Lindsey Collins team-up for Pixar’s new feature Turning Red. It debuts this Friday March 11th on Disney+ and in **three** select U.S. theaters. Shi and Collins discuss this, as well as specific scenes and core themes in this Animation Scoop Q&A. Jackson Murphy: Domee, congratulations […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|March 7, 2022
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INTERVIEW: Turning “Turning Red” From Concept To Reality
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INTERVIEW: The Editing And Cinematography Of “Inside Out 2”

While visiting Pixar in March, I got to see the first half-hour of Inside Out 2 — opening in theaters one month from today, June 14th. For this Animation Scoop Q&A, here are my conversations with editor Maurissa Horwtiz and DP, Camera Adam Habib. (These interviews were combined and edited for length and clarity.) Jackson […]