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"Each time you watch the ad, you smile": Aardman on the Thatcher's Juicy Apple ad

By James Clarke published

Director Dan Binns and producer Joseph Bell reveal how they created the unique 2D animation style.

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Bugs Bunny day; 5 classic Bugs Bunny cartoons

I round up the best Bugs Bunny cartoons to watch on Bugs Bunny Day (and yes I include Space Jam)

By James Clarke published

Celebrate Bugs Bunny's 85th anniversary with these iconic animations.

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Bugs Bunny 85th Anniversary; a cartoon rabbit

It's Bugs Bunny 85th Anniversary! What makes Warner Bros' star so enduring?

By James Clarke published

Why Bugs Bunny still has a place in our hearts.

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Best cartoons of the 1970s

Best cartoons of the 1970s – from The Lord of the Rings to The Rescuers, filmmakers pick their favourite animated movies

By James Clarke published

Disney had competition from Hayao Miyazaki, Ralph Bakshi and the rise of rotoscope animation.

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Best animation software; logos for animation software on a pink background

The best animation software: reviewed and tested for 2D and 3D artists

By Ian Dean last updated

The best animation software for beginners, hobbyists and professionals.

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I'm mesmerised by these clever line art animations

By Joe Foley published

A single line can say so much.

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Cartoons of the 1960s; A vibrant illustration of the Yellow Submarine, a psychedelically patterned background surrounds the iconic vessel.

Cartoons of the 1960s – the best animated movies feature the work of Chuck Jones, who ensured characters were "not realistic, but believable"

By James Clarke published

Today's filmmakers pick the best animated movies of the 1960s, including The Jungle Book and Yellow Submarine.

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Cartoons of the 1950s - best animated movies of the 50s; A heartwarming animated scene depicts two canine characters sharing a meal of spaghetti and meatballs at a table outdoors.

Cartoons of the 1950s – the best animated movies from Lady and the Tramp to Animal Farm

By James Clarke published

The best animated movies of the 50s chosen by today's professionals.

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Best anime; a black-haired character wrapped in a red and black cloak from the anime movie Redline

Best anime: the films and series every animator should watch

By Jess Kinghorn published

I've hand-picked the best anime everyone needs to watch.

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Best animation Oscar 2025: Disney gets snubbed for the third year in a row

By Joe Foley published

But it's a strong year for the underdog nominations like Flow.

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