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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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INTERVIEW: Ninja Turtles Holiday Power In “Chrome Alone 2”

INTERVIEW: Ninja Turtles Holiday Power In “Chrome Alone 2”

Avatar photoJackson Murphy|
December 1st, 2025
Kent Seki, the cinematographer of 2023 animated feature Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, has directed the new holiday short Chrome Alone 2 — Lost in New Jersey. Seki dives into the making of the short, which is Oscar qualified and will screen in theaters nationwide with The SpongeBob Movie: Search For SquarePants starting December 19th.
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INTERVIEW: Blasting Off With “Tim Rex In Space”

INTERVIEW: Blasting Off With “Tim Rex In Space”

Avatar photoJackson Murphy|
July 28th, 2025
Join me and series director Sam Dransfield for a “Dinogalactic” conversation about the new animated family program Tim Rex in Space. It premieres next Monday Aug. 4 on Nickelodeon. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was edited for length and clarity.) Jackson Murphy: What excites you about this combination of Dinos and outer space? It seems like […]
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FIRST LOOK: Teaser “The SpongeBob Movie: Search For Squarepants”

FIRST LOOK: Teaser “The SpongeBob Movie: Search For Squarepants”

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
July 9th, 2025
Opening in theaters on December 19th, Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies will present The SpongeBob Movie: Search For Squarepants – and today we have our first look. And it looks great! And funny! Derek Drymon directs; Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, Bill Fagerbakke, Carolyn Lawrence, Mr. Lawrence, George Lopez, Isis “Ice Spice” Gaston, Arturo […]
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INTERVIEW: “The Smurfs” Stay True Blue With New Series

Nickelodeon’s new CG The Smurfs series debuts with a sneak peek episode this Monday September 6th at 12:30pm. Official series premiere is Friday September 10th at 7:30pm. Writers Peter Saisselin and Amy Serafin pick-up the ball after Sony’s trio of recent features and give these characters the chance to shine — and be themselves — […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|September 3, 2021
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INTERVIEW: “The Smurfs” Stay True Blue With New Series

INTERVIEW: “The Loud House Movie” Director On Exploring Scotland Loud

Dave Needham directs new feature-length The Loud House Movie, which premieres this Friday August 20th on Netflix. The popular Nickelodeon family heads from Royal Woods to Scotland to learn more about their ancestry. I conducted Needham’s first interview about the film, which he hopes fans of the TV series embrace. (This Q&A was edited for […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|August 17, 2021
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INTERVIEW: “The Loud House Movie” Director On Exploring Scotland Loud

INTERVIEW: “Paw Patrol: The Movie” Duo On Paw-some New Feature

Paw Patrol is the latest popular Nickelodeon animated series to get the feature film treatment. You can see Paw Patrol: The Movie in theaters, and watch it on Paramount+, starting this Friday August 20th. Director Cal Brunker and co-writer Bob Barlen (Escape From Planet Earth, The Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature) discuss amping up […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|August 16, 2021
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INTERVIEW: “Paw Patrol: The Movie” Duo On Paw-some New Feature

Nickelodeon’s “Smurfs” To Debut September 10th

Blue and small, and standing only three apples tall, The Smurfs are set to make their Nickelodeon debut in an all-new series premiering Friday, Sept. 10, at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT). The news was announced today by Nickelodeon, the number-one network for kids, and LAFIG Belgium and IMPS, the worldwide licensors for The Smurfs, alongside the […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|August 12, 2021
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Nickelodeon’s “Smurfs” To Debut September 10th

INTERVIEW: It’s Lights! Camera! Pat-ion! With “The Patrick Star Show”

SpongeBob Squarepants spinoff prequel series The Patrick Star Show is already a hit for Nickelodeon. New episodes premiere on Fridays at 7pm. Executive Producer Jennie Monica and Developer Claudia Spinelli (the SVP of animation development at Nick) discuss putting the spotlight on Mr. Star and giving him a TV show about a TV show! Jackson […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|July 19, 2021
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INTERVIEW: It’s Lights! Camera! Pat-ion! With “The Patrick Star Show”

INTERVIEW: “Middlemost Post” Makers On Nick’s New Special Delivery

Middlemost Post is a new animated comedy series that follows the fun adventures of Parker J. Cloud, Angus and walrus Russell as they deliver mail and meet some cool pals along the way. The show premieres this Friday July 9th at 7:30pm on Nickelodeon. Creator John Trabbic III and Executive Producer Dave H. Johnson discuss […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|July 6, 2021
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INTERVIEW: “Middlemost Post” Makers On Nick’s New Special Delivery
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INTERVIEW: Put On A Happy Face For “Face’s Music Party”

The “Face” of Nickelodeon from 1994 to 2004 is back! Face’s Music Party, premiering this Monday June 6th at 11am, stars a new version of the iconic mascot in a fun series for kids that celebrates dancing and cool tunes. Executive Producer David Kleiler and the new voice of Face, Cedric Williams, discuss the joys […]