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Best cartoons of the 1980s

The best 1980s animated films include one of my all-time favourites

By James Clarke published

From Akira to The Little Mermaid, here's how the 1980s changed animation forever.

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Two characters from Aardman Animations adverts

10 adverts you probably didn’t realise were made by Aardman, the creators of Wallace and Gromit

By James Clarke published

From Chewi the Chewitsaurus to Ready Eddie, the animation studio has a long history of work in commercials.

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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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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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