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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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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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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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OFFICIAL TRAILER: Pixar’s “Cars 3”

Disney-Pixar has released its first official trailer for Cars 3 – a sure-to-be summer hit coming out June 16th. Lightning McQueen sets out to prove to a new generation of racers that he’s still the best race car in the world. Helping him to do that is director Brian Fee and a voice cast including […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|January 9, 2017
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OFFICIAL TRAILER: Pixar’s “Cars 3”

TEASER: Pixar’s “Cars 3”

From this moment, everything will change. Or at least feel different, as a new teaser for Pixar’s Cars 3 is here. Brian Fee (animator, designer, storyboard on numerous Disney/Pixar projects) is directing, Owen Wilson returns as Lightning McQueen, Daniel Gerson (Big Hero 6) is writing the screenplay. Cars 3 is in U.S. Theaters June 2017. […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|November 21, 2016
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TEASER: Pixar’s “Cars 3”

Finding Advancement in “FINDING DORY”: An Interview with producer Lindsey Collins

Finding Dory, which is releasing nationwide this weekend, has a number of filmmakers involved who have a long history with the characters, having worked on Finding Nemo in 2003. The many advancements in technology in animation since then make it feel like an old classic, but the fans and filmmakers alike have a strong connection […]
Avatar photoLeslie Combemale|June 16, 2016
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Finding Advancement in “FINDING DORY”: An Interview with producer Lindsey Collins

OFFICIAL TRAILER: Pixar’s “Finding Dory”

Here it is, the first full official trailer for Pixar’s Finding Dory. Andrew Stanton’s long-awaited sequel opens in theatres June 17th, 2016 via Disney. Here’s the latest look – and it looks quite good:
Avatar photoJerry Beck|May 24, 2016
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OFFICIAL TRAILER: Pixar’s “Finding Dory”

TRAILER: Dreamworks’ “Voltron Legendary Defender”

The Netflix original series DreamWorks Voltron Legendary Defender reimagines one of the most popular fan-favorite series from the 1980s into an all-new action-packed show – from executive producer Joaquim Dos Santos (The Legend of Korra, Avatar: The Last Airbender) and co-executive producer Lauren Montgomery (The Legend of Korra). The trailer dropped today – take a […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|May 11, 2016
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TRAILER: Dreamworks’ “Voltron Legendary Defender”

ANIMATION BLOCK PARTY: Tommy Stathes to Curate “Cartoon Restoration Showcase”

This summer’s Animation Block Party film festival will highlight the film preservation process with a Cartoon Restoration Showcase on Saturday July 30th at BAMcinématek featuring a Q&A with moderator Jerry Beck and silent cartoon historian Tommy Stathes. BAMcinématek is located at the Peter Sharp Building, 30 Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11217. The ABP 2016 […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|May 11, 2016
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ANIMATION BLOCK PARTY: Tommy Stathes to Curate “Cartoon Restoration Showcase”
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Bud Luckey (1934-2018)

Veteran animator Bud Luckey has passed away. Luckey was a valued member of the Pixar team since Toy Story (1995) but his career dates back to the early 1960s (The Alvin Show, Sesame Street) as an animator, character designer, storyboard artist – even a voice actor (Eeyore in Winnie The Pooh, Rick Decker in The […]