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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.

Short Film

INTERVIEW: Stepping Into “The Night Boots”

INTERVIEW: Stepping Into “The Night Boots”

Avatar photoJackson Murphy|
December 30th, 2025
On the 98th Oscars shortlist in the Best Animated Short Film group is The Night Boots, from director Pierre-Luc Granjon. Jackson Murphy speaks with the director.
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INTERVIEW: The Glow Of “Snow Bear”

INTERVIEW: The Glow Of “Snow Bear”

Avatar photoJackson Murphy|
December 29th, 2025
Animation Scoop begins its interview coverage with the filmmakers of this year's 15 shortlisted Best Animated Short Film Oscars finalists. Director Aaron Blaise (Academy Award nominee for Disney feature Brother Bear), shares what went into creating the heartwarming Snow Bear, about a polar bear seeking a companion. 
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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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Latest in Category: Short Film

INTERVIEW: A Voyage Of Connection With “Two Ships”

Director McKinley Benson, co-writer Mackenzie Benson and executive producer Jodi Benson (Disney Legend: the voice of Ariel) join me to discuss Two Ships... and a little bit on The Little Mermaid.
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|November 25, 2025
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INTERVIEW: A Voyage Of Connection With “Two Ships”

INTERVIEW: The Beats Of “All Heart”

Michael Govier and Will McCormack won the Best Animated Short Film Academy Award in 2021 for If Anything Happens, I Love You. They've re-teamed to direct a new animated short, All Heart, which is vying for awards consideration this season.
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|November 12, 2025
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INTERVIEW: The Beats Of “All Heart”

“Flower of the Dawn” Premieres at Soho International Film Festival

On October 11, 2025 is the premiere of Flower of the Dawn, from M.Y.R.A. Entertainment. The 39-minute animated short feature will screen at Regal Union Square Theater, followed by a live Q&A with selected cast and creative team.
Avatar photoJerry Beck|October 2, 2025
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“Flower of the Dawn” Premieres at Soho International Film Festival

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

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 […]
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|August 18, 2025
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“Aesop’s Fables – The 1920s, Volume 1” Coming This November

INTERVIEW: Illuminating “In The Shadow Of The Cypress”

In the Shadow of the Cypress, from directors Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi, screened and won at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival. This LA Shorts, Animayo and Spark Animation winner is also one of the 15 finalists for Best Animated Short Film at the 97th Annual Academy Awards. A father and daughter must work together […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 13, 2025
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INTERVIEW: Illuminating “In The Shadow Of The Cypress”

INTERVIEW: Exploring “Maybe Elephants”

Oscar winner Torill Kove is on the Academy Awards Best Animated Short Film shortlist again, this time for Maybe Elephants. It’s an autobiographical look back at her teen years living in Africa with her family, including her mom, who was struggling to find true happiness. If you’re a fan of Kove’s work, you’ll see some […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 10, 2025
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INTERVIEW: Exploring “Maybe Elephants”
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INTERVIEW: Stepping Into “The Night Boots”

On the 98th Oscars shortlist in the Best Animated Short Film group is The Night Boots, from director Pierre-Luc Granjon. Jackson Murphy speaks with the director.