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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: The Chills And Thrills Of “Ice Merchants”

João Gonzalez directs Ice Merchants, one of the 15 2023 Academy Awards Best Animated Short Film finalists. It’s about a father and son who live in a house on the edge of a cliff. Each day, they dive way, way down, providing ice to townspeople. Their lives are exciting… and quite dangerous. Gonzalez details the […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 17, 2023
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INTERVIEW: The Chills And Thrills Of “Ice Merchants”

INTERVIEW With The Team Of Shortlisted “My Year Of Dicks”

My Year of Dicks is one of the 15 finalists for the 2023 Best Animated Short Film Oscar. Director Sara Gunnarsdottir, writer Pamela Ribon and producer Jeanette Jeanenne present a memorable year in the life of a teen girl, who goes through some personal ups and downs, learning what it truly means to have a […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 16, 2023
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INTERVIEW With The Team Of Shortlisted “My Year Of Dicks”

INTERVIEW With The Team From “More Than I Want To Remember”

More Than I Want to Remember screened earlier this year at the Tribeca Film Festival. It’s now available to watch on Paramount+ and is one of the 15 finalists for the 2023 Best Animated Short Film Oscar. Director Amy Bench presents the story of Mugeni Ornella. At age 14, she became separated from her family […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 15, 2023
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INTERVIEW With The Team From “More Than I Want To Remember”

INTERVIEW: Preparing For The “Black Slide”

Uri Lotan is the director of Black Slide, one of the 15 finalists for this year’s Best Animated Short Film Academy Award. It’s based on true events from his childhood. A boy named Eviah is nervous about going down a massive, black slide at a water park. But there’s more that’s on his mind. Lotan […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 14, 2023
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INTERVIEW: Preparing For The “Black Slide”

INTERVIEW: A Four-Course Q&A About “Steakhouse”

Director Spela Cadez’s Steakhouse was nominated for an Annie Award last awards season. It’s now one of the 15 finalists for the 2023 Best Animated Short Film Academy Award. Cadez shares details on making the intense, surprising drama. (This Animation Scoop interview was conducted as an Email Q&A and was edited for length and clarity.) […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 13, 2023
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INTERVIEW: A Four-Course Q&A About “Steakhouse”

INTERVIEW: Treasuring Memories Of “The Garbage Man”

Laura Goncalves’ new documentary animated short film The Garbage Man is one of the 15 finalists for the 2023 Best Animated Short Film Oscar. Goncalves interviewed members of her family about her uncle Manuel, a unique man who had a major impact on her life. In this Animation Scoop Q&A, Goncalves shares how she was […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 11, 2023
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INTERVIEW: Treasuring Memories Of “The Garbage Man”
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INTERVIEW: A New Beginning With “Awakening: The First Day”

Santiago Carrasquilla and Jos Diaz Contreras are the directors of the visionary new animated short film Awakening: The First Day. It’s a cool, gripping look at the planet. The talented duo shares how this presentation has gone from stage to screen. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was conducted as an Email Interview and was edited for […]