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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: Usher In The Holidays With “Glisten And The Merry Mission”

Build-A-Bear Entertainment is bringing popular Glisten and the Merry Mission to the big screen with a new animated feature for the whole family to kick-off the holiday season. It opens exclusively in Cinemark theaters nationwide this Friday November 3rd. Director Cory Morrison explains the magic of the movie and what Clark Griswold and Jolly Ol’ […]

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INTERVIEW: The Masters Of “Blue Eye Samurai”

Let’s go to Japan in the 1600’s and meet an incredibly skilled swordmaster who’s hiding her true identity while also being a badass. It’s the new adult animated series Blue Eye Samurai, premiering Friday November 3rd on Netflix. Creators, writers and EPs Amber Noizumi and Michael Green (who are also wife and husband) join me […]

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INTERVIEW: Prepare For Scares With “Curses!”

New DreamWorks Animation family adventure series Curses! premieres this Friday October 27th on AppleTV+. Creators Jim Cooper & Jeff Dixon and director Leo Riley share visual and storytelling inspirations and insights on working with some classic and modern-day horror icons. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was edited for length and clarity.) Jackson Murphy: This family is […]

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INTERVIEW: “Inspector Sun” Director On Family Film Noir

Julio Soto Gurpide has directed Viva Kids’ latest theatrical animated feature release Inspector Sun, opening this Friday October 27th. It’s about a detective spider in the mid-1930s trying to solve a murder mystery on a flight. Gurpide unravels the web of intricacies that went into making this comedy adventure. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was edited […]

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Highlights of the New York Comic Con 2023

It’s been a little over a week since I went to New York Comic Con 2023. This was my fourth in-person NYCC — and one of the most star-studded and entertaining visits yet. My excitement was high heading into opening day at NYC’s Javits Center. First stop: Disney’s family fun activity showcase they called their […]

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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.