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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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INTERVIEW: “The Sisters Grimm” Is New Twist On Tales

INTERVIEW: “The Sisters Grimm” Is New Twist On Tales

Avatar photoJackson Murphy|
September 29th, 2025
The Sisters Grimm showrunner Amy Higgins and EP Michael Buckley discuss their new AppleTV+ adventure series, which premieres this Friday October 3rd.
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INTERVIEW: How “Shape Island” Season 2 Was Shaped

INTERVIEW: How “Shape Island” Season 2 Was Shaped

Avatar photoJackson Murphy|
August 25th, 2025
Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen are the creators and EPs of Emmy-winning and Annie-nominated stop-motion series Shape Island (based on their books). Season 2 of the family comedy premieres this Friday Aug. 29 on AppleTV+. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was edited for length and clarity.) Jackson Murphy: Mac, Season One was a huge success. How […]
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INTERVIEW: Kindness Matters In “Lulu Is A Rhinoceros”

INTERVIEW: Kindness Matters In “Lulu Is A Rhinoceros”

Avatar photoJackson Murphy|
May 23rd, 2025
Lulu Is A Rhinoceros is a new AppleTV+ animated special premiering Friday May 30th. It’s about a dog who sees herself as a rhinoceros and wants to share kindness and the value of self-worth with others in her community. This is adapted from a 2018 book by father-daughter duo Jason and Allison Flom, who are […]
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INTERVIEW: Enter The Land Of “Luck” With Animation Director Yuriko Senoo

Skydance Animation’s first feature Luck premieres this Friday August 5th on AppleTV+. It’s a rare major CG animated movie to receive a G rating these days, with a story the whole family will find fun, charming and moving. Animation Director Yuriko Senoo (animator on Bolt and Tangled) joins me to spotlight how hard work contributed […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|August 2, 2022
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INTERVIEW: Enter The Land Of “Luck” With Animation Director Yuriko Senoo

TRAILER: Skydance Animation’s “Luck”

Luck is an animated feature from Apple Original Films and Skydance Animation, and is directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Peggy Holmes (The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning, Secret of the Wings, The Pirate Fairy) with an original screenplay written by Kiel Murray (Raya and the Last Dragon, Cars 3, Cars). It stars Jane Fonda, Whoopi Goldberg, […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|May 13, 2022
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TRAILER: Skydance Animation’s “Luck”

INTERVIEW: All Aboard The “Pinecone And Pony” Express

Stephanie Kaliner is the executive producer and showrunner of new DreamWorks Animation series Pinecone and Pony. It’s adapted from author Kate Beaton’s popular picture book “The Princess and the Pony” and premieres this Friday April 8th on AppleTV+. Pinecone, a curious and adventurous girl, and her best friend — a pony named Pony — learn […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|April 6, 2022
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INTERVIEW: All Aboard The “Pinecone And Pony” Express

TRAILER: “It’s the Small Things, Charlie Brown”

Ahead of the premiere of the all-new Earth Day Peanuts special, It’s the Small Things, Charlie Brown, on Friday, April 15th, Apple TV+ today revealed the trailer for the new original special, which is based on the classic Peanuts comic strip by Charles M. Schulz and features an original song by American singer-songwriter Ben Folds.
Avatar photoJerry Beck|March 31, 2022
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TRAILER: “It’s the Small Things, Charlie Brown”

INTERVIEW: Paws Up For “Pretzel And The Puppies”

Another beloved book brand from the creators of Curious George gets the animated TV series treatment. Pretzel and the Puppies premieres today on AppleTV+. Executive Producer Caroline Fraser, head of HarperCollins Productions, hopes families declare this the best [in] show. Jackson Murphy: Tell me about the impact that the books have had on your life […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|February 11, 2022
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INTERVIEW: Paws Up For “Pretzel And The Puppies”

Skydance Animation’s “Luck” to premiere August 5th on Apple TV+

Luck centers around the story of Sam Greenfield, the unluckiest person in the world. When she discovers the never-before-seen Land of Luck, Sam must unite with the magical creatures there to turn her luck around. Eva Noblezada (“Hadestown,” “Miss Saigon,” “Yellow Rose”) will provide the voice for “Sam.” When she ages out of foster care, […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|January 26, 2022
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Skydance Animation’s “Luck” to premiere August 5th on Apple TV+
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NTERVIEW: Teeing-Up “One-Of-A-Kind Marcie”

The Peanuts/Apple partnership continues to flourish. New 40-minute special Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie premieres this Friday August 18th on AppleTV+. Executive Producer Craig Schulz (son of “Peanuts” creator Charles Schulz) and Director Raymond S. Persi (who also voiced Flash the Sloth in Zootopia) discuss the impact of Marcie, her new special and the entire “Peanuts” […]