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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: Scoring A Touchdown With “Hey A.J.!”

INTERVIEW: Scoring A Touchdown With “Hey A.J.!”

Avatar photoJackson Murphy|
January 8th, 2026
Super Bowl champion Martellus Bennett and Emmy-winning Phineas and Ferb co-creator Jeff 'Swampy' Marsh have teamed-up for the new animated family series. We spoke to them.
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INTERVIEW: Jeff Kinney On “Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw”

INTERVIEW: Jeff Kinney On “Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw”

Haylie Baker|
December 4th, 2025
Since it’s first publication, Diary of a Wimpy Kid has been a bestselling series and instant hit, continuing to resonate with young audiences to this day. The doodle-inspired series follows Greg Heffley, an average middle schooler who always seems to stumble into absurd yet relatable disasters. Debuting December 5th on Disney+, Diary of a Wimpy […]
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Disney Announces “Hey A.J.!” Debut January 13

Disney Announces “Hey A.J.!” Debut January 13

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
December 4th, 2025
Inspired by children's book author and former Super Bowl champion Martellus Bennett, the upcoming new series “Hey A.J.!” is a whimsical and music-filled family comedy about an imaginative young girl who, along with her stuffed bunny sidekick Theo, uses her big imagination to make ordinary life moments extraordinary.
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Disney & Studio Ghibli “Zen – Grogu and Dust Bunnies”

Disney+ shared a special surprise today for fans of Lucasfilm’s “The Mandalorian.” A new, original short, Zen – Grogu and Dust Bunnies, from famed Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli, will premiere on Saturday November 12th, exclusively on Disney+ in celebration of the third anniversary of the streaming service and the debut of popular Star Wars […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|November 12, 2022
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Disney & Studio Ghibli “Zen – Grogu and Dust Bunnies”

INTERVIEW: Extra! Extra! Read All About “Zootopia+”

Starting today you can check out six all-new shorts on Disney+ celebrating the feisty, fun and heartwarming characters from one of Disney Animation’s most popular recent films, the Oscar-winning Zootopia. Josie Trinidad and Trent Correy are the directors of Zootopia+. Nathan Curtis serves as the producer. All three spoke with me for this Animation Scoop […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|November 9, 2022
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INTERVIEW: Extra! Extra! Read All About “Zootopia+”

TRAILER: “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules”

Disney+ has released key art for Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules, as well as a new trailer. This all-new animated film is based on the second book in Jeff Kinney’s immensely popular book series. In addition, Can You Smell Us Now,, the original new song from the film,is also available. Written and produced […]
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|October 19, 2022
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TRAILER: “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules”

TEASER TRAILER: “Mickey: The Story Of A Mouse”

Today, Disney+ released the teaser trailer for Mickey: The Story Of A Mouse from Disney Original Documentary. The announcement comes out of D23 Expo in Anaheim, which launched the official kick-off to the 100th anniversary celebration of The Walt Disney Company. The feature documentary will premiere globally on Disney+ on November 18 – Mickey Mouse’s […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|September 11, 2022
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TEASER TRAILER: “Mickey: The Story Of A Mouse”

NEW TRAILER: The Zemeckis “Pinocchio”

A new trailer from Disney’s live-action Pinocchio, premiering on Disney+ Day September 8th, dropped today. Robert Zemeckis directs the remake and the film stars Tom Hanks, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Keegan-Michael Key, and Lorraine Bracco. Here’s a much better look at what they’ve been up to:
Avatar photoJerry Beck|August 24, 2022
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NEW TRAILER: The Zemeckis “Pinocchio”

INTERVIEW: “Chip ‘N Dale: Rescue Rangers” Elevates “Roger Rabbit” Effect

Akiva Schaffer makes-up one third of the popular Lonely Island trio. He’s also the director of Disney’s new live-action/animated feature combo Chip ‘N Dale: Rescue Rangers, which premieres this Friday May 20th on Disney+. Turns out Chip and Dale were *actors* on the popular late ’80s/early ’90s Rescue Rangers series. 30 years later, they reunite […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|May 16, 2022
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INTERVIEW: “Chip ‘N Dale: Rescue Rangers” Elevates “Roger Rabbit” Effect
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INTERVIEW: James Waugh on “Star Wars: Visions” – Animation from Certain Points of View

When one thinks of Star Wars’s impact in the real world, at least three terms come to mind: innovative, imaginative, and inspiring. Innovative, as in developing technologies that improve the production pipeline. Imaginative, as in its exciting audio and visual storytelling. Inspiring, as in motivating people to develop their talents and pursue their dreams. It’s […]