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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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The Inside Job on “The Bad Guys 2”

The Inside Job on “The Bad Guys 2”

Avatar photoBill Desowitz|
July 28th, 2025
After successfully pulling off the marvelous hand-made-looking DreamWorks heist comedy, The Bad Guys, (Zootopia meets Oceans Eleven), director Pierre Perifel wanted to go more epic for The Bad Guys 2 sequel. In fact, he began brainstorming even before the end of production. Fortunately, there were plenty of great ideas to grab from Aaron Blabey’s sophisticated […]
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CURATOR’S PICKS: The Art of All Things Disney and More Auction

CURATOR’S PICKS: The Art of All Things Disney and More Auction

Avatar photoLauren Ashton|
December 10th, 2024
From December 14th-17th in Dallas, Texas, Heritage Auctions presents an exciting event for animation and Disney enthusiasts alike. Once again, the world’s largest collectibles auctioneer offers a special event that features rare, one-of-a-kind, very remarkable pieces of history. Check out some of the curator’s picks ahead of next week’s auction. Jim’s Picks Jim Lentz | […]
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Animation Educator’s Forum Announces 2024-25 Scholarship Recipients

Animation Educator’s Forum Announces 2024-25 Scholarship Recipients

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
November 22nd, 2024
ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum (AEF) is proud to announce its scholarship recipients for academic year 2024-25. 120 applications were received, with 11 students selected, three graduates and eight undergraduates, from the United States and three countries – Spain, France and Australia. The total scholarship funds, $44,000, will be distributed evenly, and will be used to […]
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Talking with Creators of Disney’s “Short Circuit”

Anyone at Walt Disney Animation Studios could submit a blind pitch for a 2-3 minute short. The result: the first 14 films in Disney’s new Short Circuit collection. Originally meant to be kept inside the studio, all will now be available to watch on Disney+ starting January 24th. Terry Moews, a layout artist on such […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 23, 2020
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Talking with Creators of Disney’s “Short Circuit”

Warner Archive Collection Announces “Tex Avery Screwball Classics” on Blu-Ray

Tex Avery’s MGM cartoons were ahead of their time – and their time has finally come. At long last, Warner Archive Collection has blown open the vaults and has begun restoration of the classic MGM cartoons of the 1940s and 50s. On sale on blu-ray February 18th, using brand new 1080p HD Masters from 4K […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|January 21, 2020
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Warner Archive Collection Announces “Tex Avery Screwball Classics” on Blu-Ray

Jhonen Vasquez on “Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus!”

Almost 13 years to the day after airing its final episode, “Invader Zim” has returned with a new film “Enter the Florpus!”, now on Netflix. The rivalry between 12-year-old human boy Dib and Irken alien Zim is in full force once again. Zim has returned to Earth looking to take over the planet, while Dib […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|August 16, 2019
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Jhonen Vasquez on “Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus!”

INTERVIEW: Director Thurop Van Orman and producer John Cohen Talk “The Angry Birds Movie 2”

Sony Pictures Animation’s follow-up to their Oscar-winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is The Angry Birds Movie 2, the sequel to the 2016 hit – based on the phenomenon mobile game franchise. Director Thurop Van Orman (creator of TV’s “Flapjack”) and producer John Cohen (“Despicable Me”) are excited for audiences to return to Bird Island and […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|August 9, 2019
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INTERVIEW: Director Thurop Van Orman and producer John Cohen Talk “The Angry Birds Movie 2”

Primetime Emmy Animation Nominees

The 71st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards nominations have been announced. Here are the key animation category highlights: Outstanding Animated Program – “Big Mouth”, Netflix – “Bob’s Burgers”, Fox – “BoJack Horseman”, Netflix – “Come Along with Me (Adventure Time)”, Cartoon Network – “The Simpsons”, Fox Outstanding Short Form Animated Program – “Love, Death & Robots”, […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|July 16, 2019
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Primetime Emmy Animation Nominees

What We Know About Netflix First Two Animated Features

Netflix is about to take the animation community by storm. They seem to have at least a dozen animated series in production; they are picking up award-winning animated features at Annecy and Cannes; and have announced their first two original animated features. Here are the facts we know thus far about Klaus and The Willoughbys: […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|June 12, 2019
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What We Know About Netflix First Two Animated Features
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INTERVIEW: “Luca” Director and Producer on Pixar’s 24th Feature

Pixar’s Luca debuts this Friday June 18th on Disney+. And if you’re in Hollywood, you can also see it on the big screen at the famous El Capitan Theatre. In my new, follow-up conversation with director Enrico Casarosa and producer Andrea Warren, we discuss the film’s casting, story challenges and most powerful moments. Jackson Murphy: […]