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16 Times Tom And Jerry Actually Spoke
The duo debuted on February 10, 1940, in ‘Puss Gets the Boot’ (1940), so we’re celebrating with a look at the rare occasions the normally mute duo spoke up.
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Donald McWilliams — Canadian Animation’s Custodian Of Memory
How one accidental screening led a lifelong NFB relationship blending documentary, animation, mentorship, and the preservation of Canada’s film history.
Expanded ‘Disney Afternoon Collection’ Of ’80s And ’90s Console Favorites Is Heading To Switch And Switch 2
Expanding on the 2017 console collection and bringing it to handheld devices, this new 8-pack is bonkers, yeah, totally nuts.
Looney Tunes Returns To TV With Prestige Treatment At Turner Classic Movies
TCM will showcase classic theatrical shorts in curated programming, restoring visibility and providing historical context to Warner Bros.’ iconic cartoons.
‘Animation Mavericks’ Feature Documentary Brings UPA’s Untold Story To The Screen
The upcoming documentary examines the artists, politics, and risks behind the studio that broke away from Disney’s industry-dominant realism.
Public Domain Day 2026: Betty Boop, Pluto (As Rover), And Flip The Frog Hit The Commons On January 1
Works released in 1930 hit the U.S. public domain on January 1, including early animation icons, forgotten favorites, and the art form’s formative experiments.
Animation All-Stars Unite For UPA Tribute Panel, Screening In Los Angeles
On Jan. 15, animation veterans will gather at Old Town Music Hall in El Segundo for a discussion and theatrical screening of UPA shorts.
Animated Witches Who Cast A Spell On Cartoons Through The Decades
Explore how witches have enchanted animation through the years, from early Felix shorts to Disney classics, anime spellcasters, and modern TV favorites.
Snakes That Stole The Show: 16 Of Animations Most Memorable Reptiles
A deep dive into animation’s funniest, scariest, and most inventive snakes, from Golden Age classics to modern CG icons and hidden gems.
‘People Will Be Watching ‘Toy Story’ In 60 Years’: Watch Steve Jobs In A Never-Before-Seen 1996 Interview
Released by the Steve Jobs Archive, the video discusses Pixar’s rapid growth, its unique talent model, and why it bet everything on feature films.
Great Cartoon Vampires In Animation History
For Halloween this year, we’re taking a look at some of the most memorable vampires throughout animation history, so pour yourself a cup of blood and dive in!
Director Mike Johnson On 20 Years Of ‘Corpse Bride’: ‘Proving Stop-Motion Could Be As Smooth And As Fluid As Computer Animation’
Mike Johnson discusses how ‘Corpse Bride’ reshaped stop-motion, proving the medium could match CG in fluidity and ambition while keeping to its handcrafted roots.
Exclusive Preview: Richard Williams’ Life And Legacy Chronicled In ‘Adventures In Animation,’ Available Now
Explore Richard Williams’ legendary life and career in the new book ‘Adventures in Animation,’ featuring exclusive artwork and untold stories.
That’s Not All, Folks: Nearly 800 Classic Looney Tunes Shorts Land On Tubi
Tubi has added nearly 800 Looney Tunes classics, giving fans free access to Bugs, Daffy, Porky, and more from animation’s Golden Age.
MeTV Toons To Celebrate ‘The Flintstones’ 65th Anniversary With All-Day Marathon (EXCLUSIVE)
Celebrate 65 years of ‘The Flintstones’ with an all-day marathon on MeTV Toons, featuring classic episodes and films on Sunday, August 31.
Happy 85th Birthday, Bugs Bunny
On July 27, 1940, ‘A Wild Hare’ premiered, introducing the iconic Bugs Bunny archetype audiences know and love today and the catch-phrase, ‘What’s up, doc?’
Museum Of The Moving Image To Host Fleischer Studios Gallery Installations, Cartoon Screenings, And Animator Discussions
MoMI will feature classic Superman, Koko the Clown, Betty Boop, and Popeye cartoons and exhibitions, including a new documentary.
Director Dave McKean Reflects On ‘MirrorMask’ At 20: ‘It’s A Strange Mix Of Elements’
“I wasn’t aiming for realism,” says “MirrorMask” director Dave McKean. “CG can go anywhere and be anything, [but] so much of it is just trying to be photoreal, and that seems a very narrow target.”
Here Are Some Of Betty Boop’s Greatest Moments
Jasmine Amy Rogers, the Tony-nominated star of ‘Boop! The Musical,’ reveals her favorite Betty Boop cartoon, too.
Exclusive Preview: New Art Book Celebrates Classic Eighties Series ‘The Real Ghostbusters’
‘The Real Ghostbusters: A Visual History’ will release in July from Dark Horse Comics.