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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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‘Animation Is Film’ Announces 2025 Winners

‘Animation Is Film’ Announces 2025 Winners

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
October 21st, 2025
ANIMATION IS FILM (AIF) today announced the winners of its 8th annual festival, with AMÉLIE OR THE CHARACTER OF RAIN, directed by Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han, receiving the festival’s top honor, the Grand Jury Prize.
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INTERVIEW: Putting Together “Stitch Head”

INTERVIEW: Putting Together “Stitch Head”

Avatar photoJackson Murphy|
October 20th, 2025
We spoke with Steve Hudson, the director of the new animated feature Stitch Head, which opens in theaters on Wednesday Oct. 29, just in time for Halloween.
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INTERVIEW: Presenting “Light Of The World”

INTERVIEW: Presenting “Light Of The World”

Avatar photoJackson Murphy|
August 27th, 2025
John J. Schafer and Tom Bancroft directed the new hand-drawn animated feature Light of the World, which opens in theaters on September 5th (John’s birthday). They hope audiences, especially families, respond well to their portrayal of the story of Christ, successfully made outside the major studio system. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was edited for length and clarity.) […]
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TRAILER: MGM’s “The Addams Family”

Get ready to snap your fingers! Charles Addams’ The Addams Family is back on the big screen in their first animated feature. Conrad Vernon and Greg Tiernan (both from Sausage Party) direct, with a voice cast including Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Bette Midler, Allison Janney, Chloë Grace Moretz, Finn Wolfhard and Nick Kroll. MGM releases […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|April 9, 2019
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TRAILER: MGM’s “The Addams Family”

TRAILER #1: “Farmageddon: A Shaun The Sheep Movie”

Dropping today – April Fools Day appropriately – check out the official Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon Trailer. Aardman’s 2nd feature featuring the lamb character opens December 13th via Studiocanal, in this production directed by Will Becher and Richard Phelan. Synopsis: When an alien with amazing powers crash-lands near Mossy Bottom Farm, Shaun the Sheep […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|April 1, 2019
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TRAILER #1: “Farmageddon: A Shaun The Sheep Movie”

Stoopid Buddy’s “Blark & Son” Now Available on Comedy Central Originals

Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, the studio founded by Seth Green, John Harvatine IV, Matthew Senreich and Eric Towner, announced today that the studio’s live-action puppet comedy, Blark & Son, is now exclusively available on the recently launched Comedy Central Originals YouTube channel. Created by Ben Bayouth, and developed with Head Writer Adam Aseraf, the entire first […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|March 13, 2019
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Stoopid Buddy’s “Blark & Son” Now Available on Comedy Central Originals

FIRST LOOK: Nelvana’s First Short “The Most Magnificent Thing”

Nelvana today announced the official launch of the teaser trailer, sneak peek images, and official website for its first ever animated short film, The Most Magnificent Thing. Adapted from author Ashley Spires’ bestselling book, The Most Magnificent Thing, the film features the voices of Alison Pill, Lilly Bartlam, Tony Daniels, and Whoopi Goldberg. With nearly […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|February 26, 2019
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FIRST LOOK: Nelvana’s First Short “The Most Magnificent Thing”

INTERVIEW: David Fine and Alison Snowden on “Animal Behaviour”

The husband-wife duo of David Fine and Alison Snowden won an Oscar for their animated short, “Bob’s Birthday” in 1995. The Canadian couple is in contention for a second this year with the creature comedy, Animal Behaviour. Jackson Murphy: Was it a different experience finding out the news this time? Alison Snowden: It was a […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|February 11, 2019
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INTERVIEW: David Fine and Alison Snowden on “Animal Behaviour”

INTERVIEW: The Team Behind The Oscar Nominated “One Small Step”

Bobby Pontillas, Andrew Chesworth and Shaofu Zhang worked together at Walt Disney Animation Studios on several hit, Oscar-winning movies. When Zhang decided to leave the Mouse House and form Taiko Studios he recruited his two friends to join him. Now they’ve got an Oscar nominee of their own in Best Animated Short Film contender One […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|February 6, 2019
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INTERVIEW: The Team Behind The Oscar Nominated “One Small Step”
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SHORT FILM SPOTLIGHT: Director Amos Sussigan and co-writer Dan Lund on “Coaster”

With awards season underway, the contenders for Oscar and Annie Awards Best Animated Short Film honors are emerging. One of them is Coaster, the tale of a young man beginning adulthood. Director Amos Sussigan and co-writer Dan Lund take us on the short’s unpredictable journey. Jackson Murphy: Have you been on a lot of theme […]