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TODAY: Ceremony Renaming Valley Intersection “Phil Roman Square”
L.A. City Councilmember Adrin Nazarian, animator Phil Roman, and numerous friends, family, and industry colleagues of Phil Roman will be attending Monday, December 22, 2025 at 11am, the unveiling and dedication ceremony, renaming an intersection in Toluca Lake for legendary animator Phil Roman.
“Aesop’s Fables – The 1920s, Volume 1” Coming This November

“Aesop’s Fables – The 1920s, Volume 1” Coming This November

Avatar photoLauren Ashton|
August 18th, 2025
2,600 years ago, Aesop said… Long before Paul Terry found success with Mighty Mouse, he spent the 1920s producing the Aesop’s Fables series starring his original character Farmer Al Falfa and an endless cast of violent, funny animals. Loosely connected to those ancient tales and bookended with a “sugar-coated pill of wisdom,” the cartoons were […]
Global Icons and Fleischer Studios “BOOP!” Updates Licensing Show

Global Icons and Fleischer Studios “BOOP!” Updates Licensing Show

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
May 15th, 2025
Leading brand-licensing agency Global Icons and Fleischer Studios, owners of beloved icon Betty Boop and several other classic animated cartoon characters, have entered into several new licensing collaborations for the beloved Queen of Cartoons, including launches for stylish new apparel and accessories. In addition, vibrant new character art will be unveiled for licensees at this […]

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“God’s Gang” Season Finale Releases, Celebrating World Autism Month

The Youtube cartoon series God’s Gang recently held an invite-only press conference live-streamed for fans’ viewing, where a private screening of Episode 6: “Epic Showdown Of ight And Darkness” was the focus of a Q & A between journalists and some of the God’s Gang creative team. This live-stream on Tuesday, April 8th, was immediately […]
Haylie Baker|April 20, 2025
“God’s Gang” Season Finale Releases, Celebrating World Autism Month

Bill Plympton Brings Back his Online Animation School

Hey, everyone, a special message from independent animation giant, Bill Plympton: “I’ve decided that it’s time once again to bring back the Plympton Animation School! It was about three years ago when I last offered my super-popular set of Master Classes, but that was during the pandemic and we had to hold the lessons remotely […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|February 24, 2025
Bill Plympton Brings Back his Online Animation School

New “Boop!” Merchandise In Advance of the Upcoming Broadway Musical

Leading brand-licensing agency, Global Icons, and Fleischer Studios, owner of the beloved Queen of Cartoons Betty Boop and other classic animated characters, have entered into new Spring licensing collaborations for Ms. Boop with several prominent brands, including Beauty Creations, which drops on February 6th. In addition, Betty Boop also has launched recent collaborations with Bella […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|February 4, 2025
New “Boop!” Merchandise In Advance of the Upcoming Broadway Musical

Animation Educators Forum Select 2025 Hall of Fame Recipients

The Animation Educators’ Forum (AEF), a nonprofit association of teachers and scholars whose focus is the art of animated film, announce the selection of its 2025 Hall of Fame recipients. The AEF selects a new group of recipients each January. It you wish to suggest a worthy candidate, please visit: https://animationeducatorsforum.org and send your suggestions […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|January 31, 2025
Animation Educators Forum Select 2025 Hall of Fame Recipients

INTERVIEW: The Making Of “Sandy’s Country Christmas” Now Streaming On Paramount+

Animation Scoop had the amazing opportunity to speak with the Executive Producers of SpongeBob SquarePants, Vincent Waller and Marc Ceccarelli, as well as Screen Novelties Producer Chris Finnegan, Producer and Co-director Seamus Walsh, and Producer and Co-director Mark Caballero. We discussed the timelessness of Stop Motion Animation and how wonderfully it lends itself to the […]
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|December 3, 2024
INTERVIEW: The Making Of “Sandy’s Country Christmas” Now Streaming On Paramount+

“Bella Dona x BETTY BOOP” Collection To Debut October 11

Bella Doña, the innovative brand rooted in Chicano and LA culture and co-founded by best friends LaLa Romero and Natalia Durazo, together with leading brand-licensing agency Global Icons and Fleischer Studios, owner of Betty Boop and a number of other classic animated characters, have announced a new licensing collaboration for the beloved Queen of Cartoons […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|October 9, 2024
“Bella Dona x BETTY BOOP” Collection To Debut October 11

TODAY: Ceremony Renaming Valley Intersection “Phil Roman Square”

L.A. City Councilmember Adrin Nazarian, animator Phil Roman, and numerous friends, family, and industry colleagues of Phil Roman will be attending Monday, December 22, 2025 at 11am, the unveiling and dedication ceremony, renaming an intersection in Toluca Lake for legendary animator Phil Roman.