Directors of some of of the year’s most notable animated features talk about the design and inspiration behind key characters including a sentient robot, expressive cat and villainous penguin. how to ...

Some movies and TV shows produce characters that are so universally beloved, they become staples of popular culture. Be it because of their writing, stellar performances, or being attached to a ...

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Animation has always been home to some of the best comic book adaptations. The dynamic and colorful panels of comics translate well to the screen, especially when the medium is animation. With the ...

While Moana 2 will set sail in theaters this fall, Disney’s live-action version of the island tale still has some time before it releases in theaters on July 10, 2026. Casting choices have been made ...

From Ahsoka to Boba Fett, from Captain Rex to General Grievous, here are several 'Star Wars' characters who first appeared in animation before making the jump to live-action fare. By Kimberly Nordyke ...

But Batman: The Animated Series didn’t just redefine several key Batman characters — for some, it was more like a rescue. A number of the show’s most endearing characters were being underused or ...

[Ed. note: This story contains spoilers for Arcane season 2 Act 2.] Showing how terrifying Warwick is would be one thing, but what makes Fortiche’s presentation of the character so effective is the ...

Cartoon Animator has just received a free update packed with brand-new features and tools that are going to have you animating like never before. As part of our ongoing series exploring the platform’s ...

Born with Autism (formerly classified as Asperger syndrome), Tyler B. Searle has been obsessed with storytelling since he was old enough to speak. He gravitated towards fairy tales, mythology, the ...