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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.

Jerry Beck

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Writer, cartoon producer and author of more than 15 books on animation history. A former studio exec with Nickelodeon and Disney; currently on the faculty at both CalArts in Valencia and Woodbury University in Burbank, California.
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Pete Docter to Announce This Year’s Theme at the 24 HOURS Animation Contest for Students

The 24 HOURS Animation Contest for Students returns on Friday, October 3, 2025 (3:00 PM PT) through Saturday, October 4, 2025 (4:00 PM PT). This free international event challenges student teams of five to create a 30-second animated film in just 24 hours—from concept to final product. The twist? No one knows the theme until the contest begins! No prep work. Just pure, […]

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