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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.

DreamWorks

DreamWorks Drops First ‘Forgotten Island’ Trailer About Friendship and Philippine Mythology

DreamWorks Drops First ‘Forgotten Island’ Trailer About Friendship and Philippine Mythology

Avatar photoBill Desowitz|
March 25th, 2026
The trailer dropped today for DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island (Universal, September 25), the studio’s first embrace of Filipino culture about friendship and memory. The comedy-adventure follows two lifelong friends who grow up together in the ’90s in the Philippines — Jo (singer H.E.R./Gabriella Wilson) and Raissa (Liza Soberano) — and the stakes of potentially growing […]
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INTERVIEW: “Madagascar” Back In Theaters For 20th Anniversary

INTERVIEW: “Madagascar” Back In Theaters For 20th Anniversary

Avatar photoJackson Murphy|
January 10th, 2026
Directors Tom McGrath and Eric Darnell reflect on making the star-studded comedy classic, which spawned two sequels, a Penguins spinoff film, TV shows and holiday specials. And is a new installment is on the way?
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INTERVIEW: A Devotion To “Wednesdays With Gramps”

INTERVIEW: A Devotion To “Wednesdays With Gramps”

Avatar photoJackson Murphy|
November 26th, 2025
A new DreamWorks Animation short focuses on a teen who visits his grandpa and discovers a passion that will strengthen their relationship. It is Oscar qualified and vying for Best Animated Short Film consideration. Co-Director Chris Copeland and producer Shabrayia Cleaver share what makes them so proud about Wednesdays with Gramps. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was […]
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Peter Hastings on Producing Dreamworks/Netflix “The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants”

Peter Hastings is the 6-time Emmy-winning animation writer and producer of Pinky and the Brain, Animaniacs and the Kung Fu Panda series. Now, he soars to new heights as the executive producer of DreamWorks’ The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants, premiering this Friday, July 13th on Netflix. Jackson Murphy: When you initially found out you […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|July 9, 2018
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Peter Hastings on Producing Dreamworks/Netflix “The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants”

July Debut for Dreamworks/Netflix Plan “The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants”

TRA-LA-LAAAA! Get ready for a world of pranks, super villains, and your favorite underwear-wielding superhero in the Netflix original series DreamWorks The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants premiering July 13th. George Beard and Harold Hutchins are two best buds who share a love of comic books and practical jokes – and a strong dislike for […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|June 20, 2018
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July Debut for Dreamworks/Netflix Plan “The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants”

SERIES REVIEW: Dreamworks “Trollhunters”

What do Kimball Kinnison, Mighty Max, and James Lake, Jr. have in common? They are Chosen Ones. They are ordinary kids endowed with special powers to battle the forces of—what else?—evil. Kinnison becomes a Lensman. Max becomes the Cap-bearer. James Lake, Jr.—“Jim” to his friends—becomes the Trollhunter. In Jim’s case, Merlin’s magical amulet clads him […]
Avatar photoW.R. Miller|June 13, 2018
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SERIES REVIEW: Dreamworks “Trollhunters”

Dreamworks Trolls sequel to be called “Trolls World Tour”

The sequel to Trolls, the highly successful animated comedy-adventure starring Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake, will be titled Trolls World Tour it was announced today by DreamWorks Animation. The film, which is produced by Gina Shay, directed by Walt Dohrn and co-directed by David P. Smith, follows in the footsteps of the beloved first film, […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|June 12, 2018
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Dreamworks Trolls sequel to be called “Trolls World Tour”

NEW TRAILER and EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Dean DeBlois on “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World”

After two films and a 79-episode TV series, DreamWorks Animation will release a third feature film in the franchise, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. Our young Viking hero, Hiccup Haddock III, has accepted the role of chief of his tribe. Toothless, his Night Fury companion, dominates the dragons. A Viking-dragon alliance prevails […]
Avatar photoW.R. Miller|June 7, 2018
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NEW TRAILER and EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Dean DeBlois on “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World”

TEASER POSTER: “How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World”

Coming March 1st 2019, DreamWorks Animation highly anticipated culmination of one of the most popular animated franchises in film history, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. Here’s a first look at the new teaser poster.
Avatar photoJerry Beck|May 31, 2018
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TEASER POSTER: “How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World”
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REVIEW: Dreamworks “Abominable”

Abominable is a film certain to please middle school to younger age kids and those who love movies classified as “Family Friendly.” However, this approval is purchased at far too high a price. Adorable? Yes. Animated with technical virtuosity? Indeed. Formulaic and derivative? Unfortunately so. Abominable belongs in that category of movies that include “The […]