Being brave isn’t just about knowing when it’s time to fight but also knowing when not to fight. Despite his father trying to get him to kill dragons, Hiccup from How to Train Your Dragon decides to ...

When people watch a new Disney movie, one of the things they look forward to the most is the villains. Dating back to Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Disney's villains have stood out thanks to their ...

Born with Autism (formerly classified as Asperger syndrome), Tyler B. Searle has been obsessed with storytelling since he was old enough to speak. He gravitated towards fairy tales, mythology, the ...

Animated films and television shows often influence the way audiences see themselves and the world around them. From Disney’s first Black princess to one of Marvel’s most powerful mutants, these ...

From Ahsoka to Boba Fett, from Captain Rex to General Grievous, here are several 'Star Wars' characters who first appeared in animation before making the jump to live-action fare. By Kimberly Nordyke ...

These Black animated characters are getting their flowers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. As Elwood City’s resident brainiac, ...

Directors of some of of the year’s most notable animated features talk about the design and inspiration behind key characters including a sentient robot, expressive cat and villainous penguin. Twins ...

But Batman: The Animated Series didn’t just redefine several key Batman characters — for some, it was more like a rescue. A number of the show’s most endearing characters were being underused or ...

Some movies and TV shows produce characters that are so universally beloved, they become staples of popular culture. Be it because of their writing, stellar performances, or being attached to a ...

Diego Pineda has been a devout storyteller his whole life. He has self-published a fantasy novel and a book of short stories, and is actively working on publishing his second novel. A lifelong fan of ...