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Steve Sklepic, Cartoon-Loving Tattoo Artist, on How Animation Has Shaped Him

September 22, 2017May 27, 2019 Rob RyanComments Off on Steve Sklepic, Cartoon-Loving Tattoo Artist, on How Animation Has Shaped Him

One man’s toon is another man’s tattoo at Sklepic’s shop.

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Here’s What Goes Into Animating ‘BoJack Horseman’: Exclusive

September 17, 2017May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Here’s What Goes Into Animating ‘BoJack Horseman’: Exclusive

Behind the scenes of the best episodes of ‘BoJack Horseman’ with James Bowman, an assistant director on the Netflix show.

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Inside Netflix’s New Nick Kroll and John Mulaney Cartoon, ‘Big Mouth’: Exclusive

August 28, 2017December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Inside Netflix’s New Nick Kroll and John Mulaney Cartoon, ‘Big Mouth’: Exclusive

The Titmouse founder on his studio’s upcoming comedy, hints at progress on ‘Venture Bros.’ Season 7, and more.

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Here’s How Chuck Jones Really Felt About “What’s Opera, Doc?”

August 10, 2017April 6, 2023 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Here’s How Chuck Jones Really Felt About “What’s Opera, Doc?”

Stephen Fossati—the master animator’s last protégé—reveals the relentless perfectionism of “What’s Opera, Doc?”

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Your Favorite Cartoon Voice Actors’ Favorite Cartoons

May 26, 2017May 9, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on Your Favorite Cartoon Voice Actors’ Favorite Cartoons

A brief dispatch from last weekend’s ‘Saturday Morning Cartoons’ panel at Vulture Festival.

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Nate Jones Explains Why Pam Poovey Will Always Be Funny

May 16, 2017May 27, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on Nate Jones Explains Why Pam Poovey Will Always Be Funny

Jabberjawin’ with the Vulture writer.

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Samurai Jack’s New Aku Greg Baldwin Discusses Taking on Mako’s Role: Exclusive

March 19, 2017February 2, 2021 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Samurai Jack’s New Aku Greg Baldwin Discusses Taking on Mako’s Role: Exclusive

“I’m not Mako.” The new voice actor responsible for Aku on ‘Samurai Jack’ talks about what it’s like to take over for Mako Iwamatsu.

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Real Talk from Moana’s Cultural Appropriation Advisor :  Exclusive

March 3, 2017May 9, 2019 Tiana CamachoComments Off on Real Talk from Moana’s Cultural Appropriation Advisor :  Exclusive

A conversation with Minnie Degawan, an indigenous rights activist who was part of a test screening audience for Moana. Degawan sheds light on the cultural implications and message surrounding the film.

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The Secret Hustle of the First ‘Dexter’s Laboratory’ Short

February 8, 2017January 16, 2020 John MaherComments Off on The Secret Hustle of the First ‘Dexter’s Laboratory’ Short

Cartoon architect Fred Seibert reveals the astonishing backstory behind Genndy Tartakovsky’s work on the first ‘Dexter’s Lab’ short.

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Kayla Rae Whitaker on ‘The Animators,’ Sobriety, and Her Favorite Toons: Exclusive

February 2, 2017May 9, 2019 Sean Fitz-GeraldComments Off on Kayla Rae Whitaker on ‘The Animators,’ Sobriety, and Her Favorite Toons: Exclusive

The debut novelist levels with us about alcoholism, how Nickelodeon and ‘The Simpsons’ influenced her work, and comedy writing.

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EDITORS PICKS

How Myth Made Many of Your Favorite—or Least Favorite—Animated Movies

By Deirdre Coyle

A cartoon mythopoeia for the masses.

‘Over the Garden Wall’ Made the Bassoon Cool Again for You and Me

By John Maher

Our back to school special! Here’s how Cartoon Network’s first miniseries obsessed over woodwinds in the best way possible.

A Beer Here, a Page There: D+L Talks with Moe Szyslak

By Michael J. Seidlinger

You know him as Moe's Tavern's bitter bartender. But do you know his writing? The Dot and Line sits down with Moe Szyslak so he can tell it to us straight.

These Kids Watching ‘Animaniacs’ Is the Cutest

By John Maher

The show, clearly, is timeless. Just look at all those grins.

Adult Swim Fest Impressed Guests With Their Animated Best

By Marley Crusch

Animation reigned supreme at Adult Swim Fest 2019!

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Uyama Hiroto Is Now the Master. Next Stop: Anime Soundtrack.

By John Maher

The close collaborator of Japanese hip hop beats legend and anime composer Nujabes has finally eclipsed him.

Notes on ‘Belladonna of Sadness’

By John Maher

Viewer discretion HELLA advised.

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Obituary: ‘The Lion King,’ a Good Movie, Dies at 25

By John Maher

The reboot shouldn't exist. But if it helps a new generation deal with parental loss, maybe it'll be worth it. Maybe.

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