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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.

Lauren Ashton

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Lauren Ashton is a Los Angeles-based writer. She has also taught stop-motion animation and film history since 2020, and holds a BFA in Acting from The California Institute of the Arts. Lauren has previously worked with Walt Disney Imagineering, and since graduating from CalArts, she has worked at Spellbound Inc. (a YouTube Production Company), Gnomon School of Animation, and written plays and sketch comedy for various theaters.
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TRAILER: Netflix Presents “In Your Dreams”

This morning, Netflix released the first trailer for In Your Dreams, starring Simu Liu, Cristin Milioti, and Craig Robinson. Set to debut November 14th, 2025, the highly anticipated In Your Dreams is a comedy adventure about Stevie and her brother Elliot being thrown into the wild and absurd world of their own dreams. Along the […]

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PREMIERE: Disney Presents “Whimsy & Wonder” At Animayo Gran Canaria

This year, Animayo Gran Canaria celebrates its 20th anniversary with a landmark event, and Walt Disney Animation Studios is an official sponsor. To mark the occasion, a brand-new exhibition titled Whimsy & Wonder will debut exclusively in Gran Canaria, Spain, offering audiences an unforgettable visual experience Whimsy & Wonder honors the creative impact of women […]

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EVENT: The Walt Disney Company To Showcase At Annecy

This year’s Annecy International Animation Festival is set to be one for the books, as The Walt Disney Company brings together all its powerhouse animation divisions under one banner for the first time ever. Attendees can look forward to an expansive and dynamic celebration of creativity, innovation, and storytelling, featuring presentations, panels, and premieres from […]

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TRAILER: “Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld” Premieres May 4 On Disney+

This week, Disney+ dropped the trailer, key art, and stills for Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld, the latest animated anthology series from Lucasfilm Animation. Created by Dave Filoni, the series will premiere exclusively on Disney+ just in time for May 4th, the ultimate Star Wars celebration.

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Animated Comedy “In Your Dreams” Unveils Dream Cast on National Dream Day

Netflix has officially announced In Your Dreams: a hilarious and heartfelt animated comedy adventure set to premiere this fall. Directed by Alex Woo (Ratatouille, The Good Dinosaur) and co-directed by Erik Benson, the film is produced by Timothy Hahn and Gregg Taylor. The screenplay was written by Woo and Benson, based on a story by Woo […]

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After six years in development, Pixar’s latest feature debuts on March 6th, and it doesn’t fit neatly into a box. Director Daniel Chong and producer Nicole Grindle reflect on building a layered, comedic, and meaningful film while embracing challenges and letting the story lead the way. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was edited for length and […]