Pokemon, the famous Japanese game and animation series, turned twenty-six this year. It is the second best-selling video game franchise right next to Mario. The franchise is so popular that even non-gamers are familiar with its world. If you have been a fan of the game and series, you’d probably know who Kadabra is and […]
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Most noted for his creation of Alien Life Form or ALF, Paul Fusco prioritized nothing more than to preserve the illusion that ALF was an alien from planet Melmac. With the need to protect ALF’s illusion, Fusco had to turn down numerous offers of guest appearances. Although The Muppets Creator Jim Henson wanted to collaborate
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The Simpsons is one of the most popular animated series to date. While it has been thought of as an example of a typical American family, the show has brought joy and entertainment throughout its many years on air. The show is currently on its 32nd season, with the 33rd season coming out in May
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Every year, the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress selects 25 films to be marked for preservation. In order to be included, the film must have historical, cultural, or aesthetic significance. But did you know that an animated movie was selected to be preserved for these very reasons? The National Library of Congress
Dia de los Muertos, or The Day of the Dead, is a holiday that is traditionally celebrated in November. The celebration originally came from Mexico, where it was primarily observed but has also been practiced in places where Mexican heritage can be found. This holiday reunited the living and the dead, with families giving offerings
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Family Guy, the American adult animated sitcom, premiered in 1999. It is currently in its 20th season, and its success generated over a billion dollars in revenue across multiple platforms. But why would its creator want to end his highly successful series? The genius behind Family Guy, Seth MacFarlane, secretly wants to end the series.
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Superman is one of the many superheroes from DC Comics. He first appeared on the cover of Action Comics #1 and has several cartoons, series, and movies based on his character. But did you know he will be entering the public domain soon? Superman will be available in the public domain by 2033. This means
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Devon Staples and his peers just wanted to enjoy the fourth of July together in the backyard of their friend’s house in Maine. Drinking and lighting fireworks to celebrate the night, a tragic sequence of events soon followed, changing the fourth of July forever. 22-year-old Devon Staples, Disney performer of both Gaston and Goofy at
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UNICEF has consistently campaigned for child protection, especially during times of war. As part of UNICEF’s Belgium campaign to raise funds for ex-child soldiers in Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo, UNICEF used cartoons to target their adult audiences. In a 2005 fundraising UNICEF ad campaign for former child soldiers in Africa, Publicis, the
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The Jungle Book animated musical was released by Walt Disney Productions in 1967. The story is based on Rudyard Kipling’s 1894 book of the same name. The lead characters in the film were voiced by Phil Harris, Sebastian Cabot, George Sanders, Sterling Holloway, and Bruce Reitherman. But did you know Louis Prima wasn’t the first
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