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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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Jackson Murphy is an Emmy-winning film critic, content producer, and author, who has also served as Animation Scoop reporter since 2016. He is the creator of the website Lights-Camera-Jackson.com, and has made numerous appearances on television and radio over the past 20 years.
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INTERVIEW: Up Up And Away With “Super Duper Bunny League”

Action comedy family series Super Duper Bunny League premieres this Saturday April 19th at 9:30am on Nickelodeon. Creators and EPs Johnny Belt and Robert Scull share insights on bringing to life the adventures of heroic, funny bunnies. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was edited for length and clarity.) Jackson Murphy: Congratulations on this. Jonny, this is […]

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INTERVIEW: Keith David And Rico Rodriguez Lace Up For “Sneaks”

Three-time Emmy winning voice acting icon Keith David and four-time Modern Family SAG Awards winner Rico Rodriguez star in Sneaks. It opens in theaters this Friday April 18th. The animated comedy adventure is about new sneakers won by teen basketball player Edson. The pair is quickly stolen from him — and gets separated. The quest […]

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Tubi

INTERVIEW: Rebooting Robots With “RoboForce: The Animated Series”

Four-time Best Comedy Album Grammy-winning executive producer Brian Volk-Weiss is now the creator and director of RoboForce: The Animated Series, which is taking ’80s character toys that didn’t get their proper due and giving them a new shot at entertainment stardom. The show premieres this Saturday April 12th on Tubi. Volk-Weiss, of The Nacelle Company, […]

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INTERVIEW: From Screen To Stage With “PAW Patrol Live! A Mighty Adventure”

The stage production facet of PAW Patrol is on a roll! Newest show (the fourth overall), is PAW Patrol Live! A Mighty Adventure, a collaboration between VStar Entertainment Group, Nickelodeon, Viacom and Spin Master. It’s touring North America throughout 2025, making stops this month in Chicago, Philadelphia, Albany, NY and The Big Apple. Performance Director […]

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INTERVIEW: The Strength Of “Iyanu”

Iyanu, based on a graphic novel series, is a new animated series about a special girl who discovers divine powers. It premieres this Saturday April 5th at 9am on Cartoon Network and Sunday April 6th on Max. Joining me for a quick but deep dive into the show are four members of the creative team. […]

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INTERVIEW: The Courage Of “David”

Angel Studios' David is an epic new animated feature in theaters Dec. 19 (with nationwide early access screenings on Dec. 14). Directors Brent Dawes and Phil Cunningham share how they adapted the text of The Bible to create a dramatic, musical adventure experience for the whole family.