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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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TRAILER: Cartoon Saloon’s “My Brother the Minotaur”

TRAILER: Cartoon Saloon’s “My Brother the Minotaur”

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
April 16th, 2026
Apple TV debuted the trailer for “My Brother the Minotaur,” an all-new animated adventure series set to premiere globally on Friday, April 24, from Academy Award-nominated animation studio Cartoon Saloon.
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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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The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse Anounced by Apple TV+

Apple Original Films has just announced that the animated short The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, based on the global best-selling book of the same title by Charlie Mackesy, will be coming to Apple TV+ on Christmas Day this year. The film, featuring Mackesy’s characteristic illustrations brought to life in color with […]
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|October 12, 2022
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The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse Anounced by Apple TV+

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”
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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 […]