DiverseToons
@DiverseToons
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An educational foundation: providing resources for BIPOC creatives and discussing the need for diversity within the Animation industry.
New York, NY
Joined August 2018
January 1 is more than just the start of a new year; it's Public Domain Day! This year, early versions of Betty Boop, Pluto (as Rover), and Ub Iwerks' Flip the Frog - as well as nine Mickey shorts - will each be available to the public. https://t.co/eexMI7OC7r
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Works released in 1930 hit the U.S. public domain on January 1, including early animation icons, forgotten favorites, and the art form's formative experiments.
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Simu Liu names Chloé Zhao as one of his ideal directors for ‘SHANG-CHI 2’. She previously directed ‘ETERNALS’.
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Ryan Coogler wanted Kraven the Hunter to appear in ‘BLACK PANTHER’ “[Marvel Studios] hit Sony, and Sony was like, ‘Absolutely not.’” (via https://t.co/kmqaaWhL6v)
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Timo Tjahjanto is set to direct the live-action ‘SLEEPING DOGS’ movie Starring Simu Liu
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A mini-series titled “Big City Teens,” a spin-off of ‘BIG CITY GREENS’, was one of several pitches Disney received when attempting to expand the franchise. The series would have featured teenage versions of Cricket, Tilly, and Remy. Disney passed on the pitch. #BigCityGreens
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Ryan Coogler says his original script for ‘BLACK PANTHER 2’ included Chadwick Boseman’s Black Panther on a ritual journey with his child “It was a thing called the Ritual of 8 where a prince is 8 years old, he must spend 8 days in the bush with his father… the rule is for those
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NEW: Disney will celebrate America's 250th Anniversary in the 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade. Disney will have a Disneyland vehicle carrying Mickey Mouse and friends adorned with patriotic décor and red, white, and blue flowers. They will be joined by more than 50 U.S.
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Things You Should Know If You’re Black and Considering the Digital Nomad Lifestyle
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The experience of being a Black digital nomad has unique differences. Here's what you need to know about it.
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Sequels coming in 2026: Fall 2 Scream 7 Jumanji 4 Minions 3 Toy Story 5 Greenland 2 Dune: Part 3 Angry Birds 3 Scary Movie 6 Focker-in-Law Violent Night 2 Enola Holmes 3 Air Bud Returns Mortal Kombat 2 Practical Magic 2 Super Troopers 3 Avengers Doomsday The Social Reckoning
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BREAKING: Jordan Peele's production company, Monkeypaw Productions, has teased Peele's potential involvement in an upcoming Marvel Studios movie!
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#StrangerThings5 finale has already received 1.1 million RSVPs in movie theaters, according to co-creator Ross Duffer, with 3,500 showtimes across more than 620 theaters completely sold out. “What a way to close out a ten-year journey—together,” Duffer wrote. “Maybe we’ll see
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.@CocoGauff faced sky-high expectations almost from the moment she picked up a racket, but the world’s highest-paid female athlete has aced every test—and now she’s thinking even bigger. https://t.co/Jt4Jd9Us0b 📸: Guerin Blask for Forbes #ForbesUnder30
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The mischievous alien starred in a billion-dollar-grossing film, sold more than $4 billion in merchandise, and took over for Mickey Mouse on a national tour. https://t.co/mdfkeY038z
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Jim Cummings confirms that a new ‘WINNIE THE POOH’ film is in the works at Disney. “[The studio is] diving deeper into the Hundred Acre Wood legacy.”
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Checkered Past has unexpectedly returned back as a block on Adult Swim, airing weekdays at 5 PM EST. The block now is solely airing ‘Dexter’s Laboratory’.
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Exclusive: Disney legend Aaron Blaise breaks down his favorite scene from his Oscar-shortlisted animated short 'Snow Bear,' and explains how subtlety, grief, and acceptance define the film: https://t.co/AQUeUYfNlS
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New look at Kat Coiro’s ‘YOU, ME & TUSCANY’ starring Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page. In theaters April 10. ( https://t.co/jzTVi9yaww)
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Disney is the first and only studio to cross $6 billion this year It is the first time the studio has reached this milestone since 2019
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