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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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“K-Pop Demon Hunters” Sweep Annie Awards

“K-Pop Demon Hunters” Sweep Annie Awards

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
February 22nd, 2026
ARCO wins Best Feature-Independent; Pixar's WIN OR LOSE named Best Limited TV Series; SNOW BEAR takes Best Short. A complete list of winners.
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ASIFA-HOLLYWOOD Launches Inaugural Grant Program – The Will Ryan Excellence In Humor Award

ASIFA-HOLLYWOOD Launches Inaugural Grant Program – The Will Ryan Excellence In Humor Award

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
February 11th, 2026
ASIFA-Hollywood announced today the launch of its newest grant program, The Will Ryan Excellence in Humor Award, that encourages and recognizes emerging and talented individuals for their contributions to further the innovative future of animation with an emphasis on humor.
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Annie Award Nominations: “K-Pop”, “Zoo2”, “Bad Guys”, “Elio”, “Amelie” Lead The Pack

Annie Award Nominations: “K-Pop”, “Zoo2”, “Bad Guys”, “Elio”, “Amelie” Lead The Pack

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
January 5th, 2026
ASIFA-Hollywood announced nominations today for its 53rd Annie Awards recognizing the year’s best in the field of animation. Here's the low-down - and the complete list of nominees.
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Animation Educators Forum Announces 2023-24 Student Scholarship Recipients

ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum (AEF) is proud to announce its scholarship recipients for academic year 2023-24. A record breaking 96 applications were received, with 11 students selected, both graduates and undergraduates, from eight states and three countries. The total scholarship funds ($44,000) will be distributed evenly, will be used to cover costs for necessary software […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|August 11, 2023
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Animation Educators Forum Announces 2023-24 Student Scholarship Recipients

ANNIE NOMINATIONS 2023 (Complete List)

ASIFA-Hollywood announced nominations today for its 50th Annual Annie Awards™ recognizing the year’s best in the field of animation. For a complete list of nominations, please visit www.annieawards.org/nominations. This year’s ceremony is scheduled to return Live on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at UCLA’s Royce Hall. Pre-reception and Red Carpet at 4:30 p.m., followed by the […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|January 17, 2023
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ANNIE NOMINATIONS 2023 (Complete List)

Submission Deadline Approaches for 50th Annie Awards

If you are planning to submit your entries for the 50th Annie Awards, you have until Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 5 p.m. PST. According to ASIFA-Hollywood Executive Director, Frank Gladstone, “The closer we get to the deadline and the faster the submissions deluge begins, the more likely that errors will occur. “We are asking […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|December 5, 2022
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Submission Deadline Approaches for 50th Annie Awards

VIP Tickets on Sale Now for 50th Annie Awards

VIP tickets for the 50th Annie Awards celebration on Saturday, February 25th, 2023 at UCLA’s Royce Hall are on sale now at www.annieawards.org/tickets. ASIFA-Hollywood members receive a discounted ticket price of $200 each through January 30, 2023. For complete ticket and event information, please visit the Annie Awards website at www.annieawards.org. This year, we are […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|November 14, 2022
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VIP Tickets on Sale Now for 50th Annie Awards

Animation Educators Forum Announces the Inaugural Members of its Hall Of Fame

The Animation Educators Forum (AEF), a non-profit association of teachers and scholars whose focus is the art of animated film, announce the inaugural group selected to its new Hall of Fame. Dedicated to the artists and scholars whose teaching influenced the history of animation, the AEF will announce a new group of recipients each January. […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|September 26, 2022
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Animation Educators Forum Announces the Inaugural Members of its Hall Of Fame

50th Annie Awards ‘Call For Entries’ Commence Today

Today, ASIFA-Hollywood announced its Call for Entries for the 50th Annie Awards. Honoring excellence in the field of animation, the 50th Annie Awards will return in-person to UCLA’s Royce Hall on Saturday, February 25, 2023. The 50th Annie Awards covers 37 categories including a new one – Best TV/Media – Limited Series, as well as […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|September 12, 2022
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50th Annie Awards ‘Call For Entries’ Commence Today
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Asifa-Hollywood’s Animation Educator’s Forum Debuts “Animation Book Database”

ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educator’s Forum (AEF) recently announced the debut of the Animation Book Database. Begun by noted animation historian Charles Solomon and developed by several AEF scholars including Michael Bonitatis of CSUN, Dori Littel-Herrick of Woodbury University (retired), and Tom Sito of USC, the Animation Book Database provides animation educators an easily accessible, online resource […]