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The Top 10 Authors in Animation

May 21, 2019December 30, 2019 Deirdre CoyleComments Off on The Top 10 Authors in Animation

Pixelated scribes have blessed us with their wisdom across form and genre, from academia to political activism to erotica. Here are ten favorites, ranked.

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The Dot and Line’s Best Writing of 2018

December 17, 2018December 29, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on The Dot and Line’s Best Writing of 2018

From exclusive interviews to searing personal essays.

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When Anime Met Bashō: ‘Winter Days’ Brings a Warm Beauty to a Cold Season

January 31, 2018December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on When Anime Met Bashō: ‘Winter Days’ Brings a Warm Beauty to a Cold Season

Some of the greatest animators on our planet paying a tribute to a haiku master? That’s a match made in meditative melancholy.

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35 Years Later, The Script for ‘The Last Unicorn’ Still Sparkles

November 20, 2017May 9, 2019 Christina SterbenzComments Off on 35 Years Later, The Script for ‘The Last Unicorn’ Still Sparkles

Why I love one of the most beautiful films in the cartoon canon—especially for its dialogue.

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The Dot and Line’s Best Writing of 2016

December 30, 2016December 29, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on The Dot and Line’s Best Writing of 2016

Previously, on The Dot and Line…

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How to Write for The Dot and Line

May 25, 2016November 28, 2020 The Dot and LineComments Off on How to Write for The Dot and Line

We want to cover all the cartoons you want covered. To do that, we’ll need a little help.

EDITORS PICKS

The Touching Thing You May Have Missed in the ‘Bojack’ Season Premiere Opening Credits

By Nicole Ortiz

This is a sweet tribute.

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How ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Came to the States: An Exclusive Interview for Its 20th Anniversary

By The Dot and Line

With “Asteroid Blues,” the first session of ‘Cowboy Bebop,’ Cartoon Network brought something wholly new to the West.

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Poem: “I Am An Experience”

By Maya Gittelman

A poem for the gems of ‘Steven Universe.’ And for me.

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We Need to Talk About BoJack Horseman Season 4’s Most Shocking Scene

By Sammy Nickalls

Here’s why this scene echoes in the background through Season 4.

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My Hero Academia Gears Up for an Epic Fight in “Symbol of Peace”

By Sarra Sedghi

Character development and a last-chance rescue heat up the conflict.

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Harvey Birdman Is Back to Save America From a Tyrant. Guess Which.

By John Maher

Did you get that thing that they sent you? It’s a White House summons this time, Mr. Birdman.

Here’s What Would Happen if Elsa From Frozen Played the Super Bowl

By The Dot and Line

If Elsa from ‘Frozen’ led a team of ice-themed football players to the Super Bowl, they'd freeze out the Pats.

A Talk With Ralph Kelsey, the Man Who Wrote the Opening for SNICK

By Rob Ryan

Master of sound Ralph Kelsey’s done it all — from Nick at Nite to Sesame Street. Here’s how he did it.

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The Poem We’d Like You to Remember Us By

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Eric Vilas-Boas pens his final words on the Dot and Line.

Three Decades Later, ‘Little Nemo’ Is Still a Dream

By Wyatt Erchak

In 'Little Nemo: Adventures In Slumberland,' which turns 30 this week, a child's nighttime dreamland becomes a film made of wonder and whimsy.

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