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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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Roger Allers (1949-2026); Tributes Pour In

Roger Allers (1949-2026); Tributes Pour In

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
January 26th, 2026
Allers played a major role in defining the Disney Animation renaissance of the ‘80s and ‘90s with his direction, story and creative contributions to such films as “The Little Mermaid,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin,” and of course "The Lion King" among others.
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REVIEW: Disney’s “Zootopia 2”

REVIEW: Disney’s “Zootopia 2”

Avatar photoMartin Goodman|
January 1st, 2026
"Zootopia 2" restores Disney to the pinnacle of animated filmmaking. Read our review here.
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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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INTERVIEW: Craig Gerber On Fun And Inspiring “Firebuds”

Sofia the First and Elena of Avalor creator Craig Gerber has a new family animated series about the children of first responders and their awesome vehicle friends who are out to do good. Firebuds premieres Wed Sept. 21 at 10:30am on Disney Channel and Disney Junior, with new episodes also available on Disney+. Gerber and […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|September 15, 2022
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INTERVIEW: Craig Gerber On Fun And Inspiring “Firebuds”

INTERVIEW: Author Emily Zemler Presents “Disney Princess: Beyond The Tiara”

A new book on some of the most iconic Mouse House characters is a must-own for Disney fans. Disney Princess: Beyond the Tiara — The Stories. The Influence. The Legacy. is available Tuesday September 20th. Author Emily Zemler (The Art and Making of Aladdin) takes me under the sea and on a magic carpet ride […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|September 8, 2022
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INTERVIEW: Author Emily Zemler Presents “Disney Princess: Beyond The Tiara”

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: Dan Povenmire Returns With New Dynamic Duo “Hamster & Gretel”

Phineas and Ferb’s Dan Povenmire is unveiling a new Disney animated series creation. Superhero family comedy Hamster & Gretel premieres this Friday August 12th at 9:30pm on Disney Channel. Another new episode airs Saturday morning at 9:30. Povenmire discusses how his own family influenced the look, feel and casting of the characters — and reflects […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|August 9, 2022
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INTERVIEW: Dan Povenmire Returns With New Dynamic Duo “Hamster & Gretel”

INTERVIEW: “Eureka!” Creators On The Idea Of Celebrating Ideas

Eureka! comes from creators Niamh Sharkey and Norton Virgien. This new animated series, about an ambitious, genius child inventor, her family and human (and animal) friends, premieres Wednesday June 22nd at 7:30pm on Disney Junior, with new episodes also available on Disney+. Eureka! is packed with positivity, creativity and imagination, thanks to Sharkey and Virgien. […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|June 20, 2022
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INTERVIEW: “Eureka!” Creators On The Idea Of Celebrating Ideas

TEASER: Disney’s “Strange World”

Check out the teaser trailer and poster from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ all-new feature film Strange World. Jake Gyllenhaal lends his voice to Searcher Clade, the son of a steadfast explorer. The original action-adventure journeys deep into an uncharted and treacherous land where fantastical creatures await the legendary Clades, a family of explorers whose differences […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|June 6, 2022
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TEASER: Disney’s “Strange World”
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INTERVIEW: “Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures” Lights Up The Galaxy

Looking for the perfect introduction for your kids or grandkids into the Star Wars universe? LucasFilm has you covered with the brand new family friendly animated series Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. It premieres tomorrow, May the 4th, at 9am on Disney Junior, with episodes also available to stream on Disney+. Joining me for this […]