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cartoon

[kahr-toon] / kɑrˈtun /


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It’s a challenging process, though, depending on the studio and if ownership of the property has changed hands since the cartoon first aired.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

She’s since featured Care Bears, “Fern Gully” and the Pink Panther at events, and has plans for at least three more this year: a screening of “The Real Ghostbusters” cartoon at Dynasty Typewriter Oct.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

After 18 years and more than 50 superhero movies and television series, Marvel Studios has one of the biggest hits in its history with a preschool cartoon called “Spidey and his Amazing Friends.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

A judge has ordered all videos featuring popular animated character Wolfoo to be removed from platforms including YouTube after ruling that the cartoon illegally copied audio from Peppa Pig.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

The one Jessie loved the most was the cartoon demonstrating a sheet music turner.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser

Amid the gloom, one local nonprofit group is working to celebrate iconic cartoons to support the animators of today — and remind people of the joy of animation.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

The service benefits from Warner films, cartoons and HBO’s critically acclaimed original content including “Euphoria,” “Hacks,” “The Gilded Age” and “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” which debuted earlier this year.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

“He’s eating McDonald’s, watching cartoons, doing just great, and they’re telling the story to the world that he’s ready to die,” claimed McAfee.

From Salon Jun. 22, 2026

Brian said while getting a Playground meant they "compromised on increased screen time", the games still encouraged active play "in a way typical cartoons or movies were unable to".

From BBC Jun. 20, 2026

I would draw the characters from my favorite games and cartoons.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks




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