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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.

Pixar

How the Wild Car Chase in Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’  was inspired by ‘Mad Max,’ ‘Jaws,’ and ‘The Birds’

How the Wild Car Chase in Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’  was inspired by ‘Mad Max,’ ‘Jaws,’ and ‘The Birds’

Avatar photoBill Desowitz|
March 5th, 2026
Daniel Chong's "Hoppers" is Pixar on steroids. That's where teenage activist Mabel “hops” into a robotic beaver to save the local animal population and their glade from becoming greedy Mayor Jerry's highway construction project.
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FIRST LOOK: Pixar’s “Toy Story 5”

FIRST LOOK: Pixar’s “Toy Story 5”

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
February 19th, 2026
An all-new trailer and poster for Disney and Pixar’s highly anticipated upcoming animated adventure Toy Story 5 debut today. Watch it here.
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INTERVIEW: What Makes Pixar’s “Hoppers” Ambitious

INTERVIEW: What Makes Pixar’s “Hoppers” Ambitious

Avatar photoLauren Ashton|
January 28th, 2026
After six years in development, Pixar’s latest feature debuts on March 6th, and it doesn’t fit neatly into a box. Director Daniel Chong and producer Nicole Grindle reflect on building a layered, comedic, and meaningful film while embracing challenges and letting the story lead the way. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was edited for length and […]
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Latest in Category: Pixar

Revisiting Pixar’s ‘Elio’ with Directors Madeline Sharafian and Domee Shi

Elio proves the difficulty of pulling off quirky, original animated storytelling — even for Pixar. The alien abduction film bombed at the box office but is still hoping for an Oscar nomination. Yet it has attracted a small, loyal following that appreciates its imaginative animation and storytelling.
Avatar photoBill Desowitz|December 11, 2025
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Revisiting Pixar’s ‘Elio’ with Directors Madeline Sharafian and Domee Shi

INTERVIEW: “Pixar Putt” Takes Mini Golf To Infinity And Beyond

18 holes inspired by some of your favorite Pixar characters? Sounds like a dream for animation and Mini Golf lovers. Pixar Putt, is currently touring the country - here are the details.
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|December 3, 2025
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INTERVIEW: “Pixar Putt” Takes Mini Golf To Infinity And Beyond

TRAILER: Disney and Pixar’s Upcoming Original Animated Comedy “Hoppers”

This week, Disney and Pixar released a brand-new trailer and poster for their upcoming original animated comedy Hoppers.
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|November 21, 2025
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TRAILER: Disney and Pixar’s Upcoming Original Animated Comedy “Hoppers”

TRAILER: Toy Meets Tech As Disney And Pixar Reveal The First “Toy Story 5” Teaser And Poster

Disney and Pixar have released the first teaser trailer and brand new poster for Toy Story 5, marking the return of the beloved franchise.
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|November 12, 2025
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TRAILER: Toy Meets Tech As Disney And Pixar Reveal The First “Toy Story 5” Teaser And Poster
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How the Wild Car Chase in Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’  was inspired by ‘Mad Max,’ ‘Jaws,’ and ‘The Birds’

Daniel Chong's "Hoppers" is Pixar on steroids. That's where teenage activist Mabel “hops” into a robotic beaver to save the local animal population and their glade from becoming greedy Mayor Jerry's highway construction project.