Animation

TOM AND JERRY, 1965-1972

Tom & Jerry Originally Had Way Different Names & Other Fun Facts About the Cartoon

The famous cat and mouse duo are over 80 years old!

Mel Blanc surrounded with stuffed animals of Bugs Bunny that he did the voice for, 1983

How Mel Blanc Used Bugs Bunny to Get Out of a Speeding Ticket

Pretty crafty!

INLAND EMPIRE, director David Lynch, on set, 2006.

David Lynch Hoping to Return to Film With Animated Project ‘Snootworld’

The eccentric director has a new project in the works, if he can find a buyer.

image from the 1974 animated Peanuts special

‘It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown!’ Premiered 50 Years Ago

Originally debuting April 9, 1974, on CBS, this ‘Peanuts’ holiday special hasn’t been as widely remembered or talked about as ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ or ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.’

Leprechaun's Christmas Gold

Is Rankin/Bass’ ‘The Leprechaun’s Christmas Gold’ a St. Patrick’s Day TV Special or a Christmas Special?

Do you remember this 1980s holiday classic?

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 03: Jack Black attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Universal Pictures'

Jack Black Covers “Baby One More Time” To Promote Release of ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’

The adorable Kung Fu panda is back!

THE CAT IN THE HAT, (from left): Thing 2, Thing 1, The Cat in the Hat, 1971.

FREE Copy of ‘Cat in the Hat’ Available For All Kids Born On March 2, 2024

Kids born on March 2 can register for a free, personalized copy of ‘The Cat in the Hat’ for Dr. Seuss Day this year.

PINOCCHIO, from left: Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio, 1940

The Best & Worst of ‘Pinocchio’s’ Adventures

Disney’s ‘Pinocchio’ hit the big screen on February 23, 1940, the amount of adaptations since are longer than his nose.

image from the 2024 Disney+ animated series

Disney+ Drops Trailer & Teaser Poster for ‘X-Men ’97’

The new Marvel animated series is a revival of the fan-favorite 1992-97 show ‘X-Men: The Animated Series’ and picks up where that one ended.

Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin from left: Franklin Armstrong, Charlie Brown, (aired Feb. 16, 2024)

Peanuts Fixing Past Wrong with New Special Called ‘Welcome Home, Franklin’

Franklin is new in town and looking to make friends with the Peanuts gang in this new special.

SLEEPING BEAUTY,Princess, 1959

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Disney’s ‘Sleeping Beauty’

Disney’s Sleeping Beauty turns 65! Here are some thing you may not know about this classic tale.

Popeye Animated Series (Cartoon), 1956-

Popeye, The Spinach-Loving Sailor Turns 95

He is being given an award for helping kids love spinach!

Frosty the Snowman 1969

‘Frosty The Snowman:’ Happy Birthday, You Adorable Snowman!

Frosty first aired on CBS Dec. 7, 1969

THE FALL FROM THE HOUSE OF USHER, Mark Hamill, 'A Midnight Dreary', (Season 1, ep. 101, aired Oct. 12, 2023)

Mark Hamill is Stepping Away From Another Iconic Role

It has been widely considered some of his best voice work.

FANTASIA, Mickey Mouse (voiced by Walt Disney), 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice,' 1940.

How Well Do You Know Disney Animated Films?

Take our quiz to see if you are a Disney expert!

THE BUGS BUNNY/ROAD-RUNNER MOVIE, (aka THE BUGS BUNNY/ROAD RUNNER MOVIE), from left: Road Runner (archive sound: Paul Julian), Wile E. Coyote (voice: Mel Blanc) 1979

Congressman Calls Out Warner Bros. For Scrapping Movies

Warner Bros. is reversing its decision to scrap ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ for a tax write-off.

GARFIELD: A TALE OF TWO KITTIES, Garfield, (voiced by Bill Murray), 2006

New ‘Garfield’ Movie Starring Chris Pratt and Samuel L. Jackson is Coming in 2024

Hide your lasagna, a new Garfield is coming.

THE SIMPSONS, (from left): future Bart Simpson, Homer Simpson, 'Mr. Lisa's Opus', (Season 29, ep. 2908, aired Dec. 3, 2017

‘Simpsons’ Producer Says Homer Will Never Stop Strangling Bart

There were some rumors the long-running gag was axed.

Kang and Kodos, The Simpsons

‘The Simpsons’ Treehouse of Horror: Kang & Kodos’ Greatest Hits!

Don’t blame me! I voted for Kodos!

IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN, Linus Van Pelt, Sally Brown, Snoopy, first aired in 1966

‘It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ Celebrates its 57th Anniversary

Find out where you can watch it this year.

THE SMURFS, (1981), 1981-90.

‘The Smurfs’ Turn 65 & We Look At Their Lasting Impact on Pop Culture

The little blue woodland creatures have been around since 1958!

Robin Williams, with Genie from Aladdin, 1990s

The Late Robin Williams’ Voice Delights Fans in ‘Once Upon a Studio’

However, some fans were concerned that the company used AI for his voice.

Mad Mad Monster Party via Rick Goldschmidt

The Mad, Mad, Mad Monsters of Rankin/Bass

Did you know Rankin/Bass Productions made several Halloween specials?

DISNEYLAND, (aka DISNEY'S WONDERFUL WORLD, aka WALT DISNEY'S WONDERFUL WORLD OF COLOR, aka WALT DISNEY PRESENTS), Mixckey Mouse (in TV), presenting Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Peter Pan, Pinicchio, Lady and the Tramp, The Three Little Pigs, Bambi, Goofy, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck, Cinderella, Tinkerbell and other characters, ca. 1960

House of Mouse: Collecting The Wonderful World Of Disneyana

The magical animated world Walt Disney created turns 100 today!

TIM BURTON'S NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS, Lock, Shock, Barrel, 1993,

Three ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Characters Were Inspired by ‘The Twilight Zone’

Tim Burton saw the ‘Twilight Zone’ episode as a kid and the message stuck with him.

Scott Innes, Scooby-Doo voice

Scooby-Doo! Where Are You? We Found the Man Behind the Voice, Scott Innes, at Cowtown Comic Con

While the Scooby-Doo franchise began in 1969, in 1997 actor/author/voice-over artist/radio deejay – Scott Innes – became the official voice of the famous cartoon dog character.

THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS 3-D, 2006

‘This is Halloween!’ 5 Fun Facts About ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ as it Turns 30 This Year

“Everyone, hail to the Pumpkin King!”

MALEFICENT, Angelina Jolie as Maleficent, 2014.

From Ursula to Maleficent: Which Witch Is the Best Disney Witch?

Celebrate spooky season and 100 years of Disney with these Disney witches!

THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS, 1993

Pete Kozachik, Oscar-Nominated VFX Artist Who Worked on ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Dies At 72

He was known for visually stunning films ‘James and the Giant Peach’ and ‘Coraline’ too.

ROCK-A-DOODLE, Goldie, Chanticleer (center, voice: Glen Campbell), Edmond (bottom), producer/director Don Bluth, Peepers (top), Patou (voice: Phil Harris), Snipes (voice: Eddie Deezen), 1991

Movies You Never Realized Disney Animator Don Bluth Worked On

Today is his 86th birthday and he’s still working!