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25 Animated Films '90s Kids Loved (But Totally Forgot About)

Believe it or not, the '90s were three decades ago now, so it's not surprising many of its animated classics are a little fuzzy now in fans' memories.

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10 Best Animated Movies Of 2023

From Leo to Nimona, 2023 presented a feast of animation! In a year that had no shortage of strong content, these are 2023's strongest animated movies!

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15 Best Cartoon Siblings, Ranked

As in life, cartoon siblings can be a handful, but some of the best have bonds that will never be broken.

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10 Iconic '90s Cartoons, Ranked

The ‘90s had cartoons that’d shake up Saturday mornings, redefine primetime, and introduce the world to some of the most iconic characters in history.

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10 Most Innocent Animated TV Characters

While some animated characters are adventurous or mischievous, there are others who are simply innocent and easy for audiences to love.

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15 Most Famous Cartoon Dogs On TV, Ranked

From Mickey's pal Pluto to the iconic mystery-solving canine Scooby-Doo, TV has brought viewers some of the most beloved dogs in animation history.

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10 Animated TV Characters Who Deserve More Development

Animated shows are a beloved part of the tv landscape. These series are filled with delightful characters and some could use some more development.

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A History of Disney Princesses & How They've Grown Up With Audiences

Disney has made a name for itself in no small part because of its princesses. But the history of these characters is a powerful tale on its own.

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10 Animated TV Characters Who’d Make Great Disney Princes

Disney is a staple in the world of animation, especially with it's iconic prince and princesses. Yet, some tv characters can also make great princes.

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The Most Popular Cartoons Of All Time, Ranked

Icons in pop culture such as Scooby-Doo, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and SpongeBob SquarePants are some of the most popular cartoons of all time.

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10 Animated TV Characters Who'd Be Great Disney Princesses

Disney Princesses are one of the icons of the animation genre. Yet, there are plenty of other animated characters who would make great princesses.

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The 10 Best-Developed Animated TV Characters

Most animated TV characters stay relatively the same throughout their show's run, but these characters transform into completely different people.

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Metroid Deserves the Netflix Castlevania Treatment

With the continued success of Castlevania and other video game adaptations, Metroid is the perfect candidate for the next great animated series.

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10 Most Underrated Animated TV Shows

Disney, Nickelodeon, and Cartoon Network have had many popular animated series. Here are some that have flown under the radar.

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The 15 Longest Running Animated Series, Ranked

From sitcoms to educational kids series, some cartoons have been on the air for decades.

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10 Most Spoiled Movie Characters

Their peers may shower them with gifts and praise, but these movie characters definitely don't deserve to be spoiled rotten.

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The Twits: Netflix Reveals First Look at Animated Roald Dahl Adaptation

Netflix has announced The Twits, a new animated Roald Dahl adaptation, while revealing a first look photo.

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15 Worst Cartoons Ranked According To IMDb

Thanks to the users of IMDb, everyone knows to stay away from these less-than-stellar animated series.

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10 Most Intimidating Animated TV Villains

Animation has created some creepy villains. With just a chilling voice or dark costume, no one wants to mess with these animated villains.

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10 Popular Movies That Should Have Been Animated

Changing the film format from live-action to animation provides a unique opportunity to explore the premise through a new lens.

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