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Eric Bauza, the modern voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies aged 46

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Fans outraged over four-legged star of Scooby-Doo live-action reboot

Some people have enough time on their hands to argue over the look of a fictional, talking puppy...

Art

Jubilee joshin: drMáriás political portraits unite in landmark show

Complex and provocative, Hungarian artist drMáriás is turning more than heads with his jubilee show in Budapest. Figures from world history and modern day politics are frequent targets for his satirical portrait brush.

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Elon Musk launches 'cancel Netflix' bid over cartoon characters

Elon Musk has begun a 'cancel culture' campaign against Netflix calling on his followers to boycott the service in protest over a cartoon that has a transgender character. The world's richest man says the move is all about protecting the health of children.

Culture news

Plot twist: Surprise death causes outrage from fans of The Simpsons

The long-running animated series made a bold move in the season 36 finale. But what actually happened? And is animated death really the end?

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Europe

Caricartoons want you to vote for democratic and vibrant Europe

Ten of Europe's most notable cartoonists have had their work animated to encourage people to vote in the European elections from 6-9 June. Euronews exclusively presents their work in favour of a democratic, plural and vibrant Europe.

Cult

Cartoon Movie brings the cream of European animation to Bordeaux

Nearly 1,000 professionals, including producers, buyers, creators and broadcasters, gathered in Bordeaux for Cartoon Movie, where 55 projects from 16 European countries were presented.

Business

100 years of Disney: The businessman behind the magic factory

The Walt Disney Company is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Although Walt Disney was originally a cartoonist, it’s his business vision that defined his lasting - and often magical - legacy.

16 October 2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: The first edition of Tintin magazine is released

On 26 September 1946, the first publication featuring the spunky boy reporter and his canine sidekick Snowy hit the shelves, launching the fictional journalist's popularity to new heights.

26 September 2023

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

Can you name another cat and mouse pair more iconic than Tom and Jerry? Here's the story of how they were nearly known as Jasper and Jinx.

10 February 2023

Culture news

Guillermo del Toro premieres Pinocchio a day after mother's death

Guillermo del Toro's adaptation of the famed children's novel is debuting in London before being screened at Lyon's Lumière Film Festival.

16 October 2022

Cult

Cartoon Forum: Europe's biggest animation event

The biggest annual animation showcase in Europe, the Cartoon Forum, rolled into Toulose again and proucers from around the world gathered to pitch their projects. Since its creation in 1990, 922 series have found financing, representing a total budget of 3.95 billion EUR.

23 September 2022

Culture news

Which 2022 Pinocchio film will you be watching?

Disney and Netflix are going head-to-head with separate Pinocchio films in the second half of 2022. Which will you be watching?

Culture news

Pokémon World Championships and Pikachu's dark past

An event in 1997 nearly threatened to collapse the whole anime series and send the ‘pocket monsters’ out to pasture...

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French cartoonist Jean-Jacques Sempé dies aged 89

Beloved French illustrator Jean-Jacques Sempé, famous for the ‘Little Nicholas’ series and his New Yorker magazine covers, has passed away.

Culture news

Is the best-selling manga of all time about to end?

Over its 25 year history, One Piece has become one of the most successful entertainment exports from Japan. Now, the creator looks to be considering its end.

Culture news

Euroviews. Fantastic fathers: the best dads of all time on TV and film

To celebrate Father’s Day this year, we're remembering some of the best dads on-screen. Cuddly, wise, supportive or inspirational, these are the fathers that never let their kids down.