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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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TODAY: Ceremony Renaming Valley Intersection “Phil Roman Square”

TODAY: Ceremony Renaming Valley Intersection “Phil Roman Square”

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
December 22nd, 2025
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.
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“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 […]
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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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Q&A with Dave McElfatrick on The “Cyanide and Happiness” App

After years of having fans begging them for the chance to be drawn in the style of their Cyanide and Happiness characters, the creators of the immensely popular online comic and animated shorts have unveiled an app that allows anyone to do just that. I spoke with Dave McElfatrick, one of the crazy talents behind […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|March 15, 2017
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Q&A with Dave McElfatrick on The “Cyanide and Happiness” App

NFB Animation on TCM – April 9th

SchoolWood is proud to announce that Ellen Besen and Aubry Mintz will be guest presenters of an evening of NFB Animation on TCM (Turner Classic Movie Channel) on April 9th at 8:00 PM EST (5pm Pacific). The program will survey the incredible body of work produced by the National Film Board of Canada in this […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|March 11, 2017
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NFB Animation on TCM – April 9th

Turner and Warner Bros. Announce new ‘Boomerang’ standalone premium video subscription service

Time Warner’s Turner and Warner Bros. announced today they have partnered on a new standalone domestic premium video subscription service – Boomerang – that will launch in the Spring. This will be the first time the two companies have offered the massive Hanna-Barbera, Looney Tunes and MGM animation library – not to mention Fleischer/Famous Popeye […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|March 7, 2017
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Turner and Warner Bros. Announce new ‘Boomerang’ standalone premium video subscription service

“Our Next 4 Years”: Over 200 Oscar and Emmy Winning Animators Band Together To Create Animated PSAs

Our Ne​xt 4 Years, a new volunteer-run organization comprised of over 200 concerned animation professionals formed in the wake of the election, has released its first animated PSA. This funny and informative spot — ​Share in the Care: Defend the Afforda​ble Care Act (directed by Mike Parker) — illustrates the problems with repealing the Affordable […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|February 25, 2017
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“Our Next 4 Years”: Over 200 Oscar and Emmy Winning Animators Band Together To Create Animated PSAs

Film Independent Announces a Second Year of The LAIKA Animation Fellowship in Project Involve

Film Independent, the non-profit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards and the LA Film Festival, and acclaimed animation studio LAIKA (whose most recent film is Kubo and the Two Strings, nominated for two Academy Awards), have announced a second year of the LAIKA Animation Fellowship in Project Involve. The LAIKA Animation Fellowship provides a […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|February 3, 2017
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Film Independent Announces a Second Year of The LAIKA Animation Fellowship in Project Involve

Asifa Hollywood & Animation Educators Forum Accepting Applications for 2017 Faculty Grants

ASIFA-Hollywood and the Animation Educators Forum (AEF) announce they are accepting applications for the 2017 Faculty Grant program. The Faculty Grant program is designed to provide support for individuals or groups with reasonable expenditures associated with research, scholarly activity or creative projects in the field of animation. Deadline to apply is Monday, February 6 at […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|January 17, 2017
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Asifa Hollywood & Animation Educators Forum Accepting Applications for 2017 Faculty Grants
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OPEN LETTER: Animation Insiders Demand a Change from Sexism and Harassment in the Animation Industry

A letter was sent today by 217 women and non-gender conforming folk to over a dozen studios demanding change and an end to sexual harassment and sexism in the animation industry. Included on the list of recipients are executives at Disney, Sony Pictures Animation, Cartoon Network, DreamWorks Animation, and Warner Bros. Signatures are from people […]