26 November 2024
- 18:0918:09, 26 November 2024 diff hist +8,079 N American Comics Created page with "thumb American comics, a form of visual storytelling, have a long and rich history, evolving from early illustrated stories to the diverse and dynamic medium that we know today. Comics have shaped American culture, entertained generations, and reflected societal changes over time. From the first newspaper comic strips to the rise of superhero comics and the growth of graphic novels, American comics have become a global phenomenon with a..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 17:5717:57, 26 November 2024 diff hist +8,377 N The history of comic strips in the United States Created page with "Comic strips are a significant part of American popular culture, providing humor, social commentary, and entertainment through illustrated narratives. The history of comic strips in the United States spans over a century, evolving from simple sketches in newspapers to a diverse and influential medium that has shaped the world of entertainment and visual storytelling. == Early Beginnings (Pre-1900s) == The origins of comic strips in the United States can be traced back t..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 17:4617:46, 26 November 2024 diff hist +6,772 N Calvin and Hobbes Created page with "thumb|Calvin and Hobbes '''Calvin and Hobbes''' is an American comic strip created by cartoonist Bill Watterson. The strip centers around the adventures and philosophical musings of a young boy named Calvin and his anthropomorphic tiger, Hobbes. The comic first debuted on November 18, 1985, in ''Universal Press Syndicate'' and ran until December 31, 1995<ref>Watterson, Bill. The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book. An..." Tag: Visual edit
- 17:3917:39, 26 November 2024 diff hist +7,710 N Rodolphe Töpffer Created page with "'''Rodolphe Töpffer''' (December 31, 1799 – June 8, 1846) was a Swiss writer, teacher, and artist best known for his pioneering work in the field of '''comics'''. Often regarded as the "father of the modern comic strip," Töpffer is credited with creating the first true comic book, ''The Adventures of Obadiah Oldbuck'' (1842), which is considered a milestone in the history of graphic storytelling. His innovative use of sequential art and the integration of tex..." Tag: Visual edit
- 17:3317:33, 26 November 2024 diff hist +8,836 N Bill Watterson Created page with "thumb|Bill Watterson '''Bill Watterson''' (born July 5, 1958) is an American cartoonist best known as the creator of the widely influential and beloved comic strip '''"Calvin and Hobbes"'''. First published in 1985, the strip became a worldwide phenomenon, appreciated for its sharp wit, humor, emotional depth, and its satirical take on contemporary life. Watterson's work reshaped the world of comic strips, and his lasting..." Tag: Visual edit
- 17:2917:29, 26 November 2024 diff hist +7,999 N The Adventures of Obadiah Oldbuck Created page with "'''The Adventures of Obadiah Oldbuck''' is often considered the first modern comic book, marking a pivotal moment in the history of comics. Originally published in '''1842''', it was created by '''Rodolphe Töpffer''', a Swiss teacher, writer, and artist, who is credited with inventing the comic book format. This groundbreaking work has had a lasting influence on the development of graphic storytelling. == Creation and Background == Rodolphe Töpffer was born in..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 17:2617:26, 26 November 2024 diff hist +8,081 N George Herriman Created page with "thumb|George Herriman '''George Herriman''' (August 22, 1880 – April 25, 1944) was an American cartoonist best known for creating the legendary comic strip '''"Krazy Kat"'''. Herriman's distinctive style and surreal approach to both storytelling and art made him one of the most influential figures in early American comics. His work continues to be admired for its innovation and whimsical yet profound exploration of themes such..." Tag: Visual edit
- 17:2017:20, 26 November 2024 diff hist +7,708 N Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Created page with "alt=Oswald the Lucky Rabbit|thumb|Oswald the Lucky Rabbit '''Oswald the Lucky Rabbit''' is an iconic animated character created by '''Walt Disney''' and '''Ub Iwerks''' in 1927. Oswald was one of the first significant successes in the early days of animation and is often considered a precursor to the creation of '''Mickey Mouse''', the character who would ultimately define Disney’s legacy. Oswald's creation and su..." Tag: Visual edit
- 17:1617:16, 26 November 2024 diff hist +44 Comic Book No edit summary current Tag: Visual edit
- 17:1617:16, 26 November 2024 diff hist +9,096 N Comic Book Created page with "thumb|Comic Book A '''comic book''' is a medium used to express stories and ideas through a combination of illustrations and text. It typically consists of a series of '''sequential panels''', which use visual imagery and dialogue to narrate a story. Comic books have evolved over the decades, influencing cultures globally and shaping the way stories are told in both mainstream entertainment and underground art. == History..." Tag: Visual edit
- 17:0817:08, 26 November 2024 diff hist +8,192 N Krazy Kat Created page with "thumb|Krazy Kat '''Krazy Kat''' is one of the most influential and innovative comic strips in the history of American comics. Created by '''George Herriman''', the strip was first published in '''1910''' and ran continuously until '''1944'''. Krazy Kat’s unique blend of surreal humor, unconventional narrative, and eccentric characters made it a groundbreaking work that has had a lasting impact on both the comic industry a..." Tag: Visual edit
- 17:0317:03, 26 November 2024 diff hist +57 N Disney Brothers Studio Redirected page to The Walt Disney Company current Tags: New redirect Visual edit
- 17:0217:02, 26 November 2024 diff hist +4 Betty Boop →Betty Boop in Modern Culture Tag: Visual edit
- 17:0117:01, 26 November 2024 diff hist +8,581 N Betty Boop Created page with "thumb|Betty Boop '''Betty Boop''' is one of the most iconic and influential animated characters in the history of American animation. Created by '''Grim Natwick''' and '''Max Fleischer''' in 1930, Betty Boop first appeared in the animated short '''Dizzy Dishes''' as a secondary character before becoming the star of her own series. Known for her flapper-style appearance, sultry voice, and unapologetic charm, Betty Boop be..." Tag: Visual edit
- 16:5616:56, 26 November 2024 diff hist +6,517 N Feline Follies Created page with "thumb|Feline Follies '''Feline Follies''' is an important early animated short film produced by the '''Pat Sullivan Studio''' and directed by '''Otto Messmer'''. Released in '''1919''', it is historically significant as the first appearance of '''Felix the Cat''', one of the most iconic and influential characters in the history of animation. This film marked the beginning of Felix’s long-lasting legacy, establishing him as one of the fir..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 15:5715:57, 26 November 2024 diff hist +9,898 N Mickey Mouse Created page with "thumb|Mickey Mouse '''Mickey Mouse''' is one of the most recognizable and beloved animated characters in the world. Created by '''Walt Disney''' and '''Ub Iwerks''', Mickey made his debut in the short film '''Steamboat Willie''' on '''November 18, 1928'''. As the mascot of '''The Walt Disney Company''', Mickey has become a global symbol of joy, creativity, and entertainment. Over the decades, Mickey Mouse has evolved into a cultu..." Tag: Visual edit
- 15:5215:52, 26 November 2024 diff hist +7,943 N Felix the Cat Created page with "thumb|Felix the Cat '''Felix the Cat''' is one of the most iconic and influential characters in the history of animation. Created in '''1919''', Felix was the star of numerous animated short films, comic strips, and even appeared on a variety of merchandise. As one of the first and most successful animated characters, Felix played a pivotal role in the development of animation as both an art form and a commercial enterprise. His..." Tag: Visual edit
- 15:4615:46, 26 November 2024 diff hist +7,482 N Pat Sullivan Created page with "alt=Pat Sullivan|thumb|Pat Sullivan '''Pat Sullivan''' (born '''March 9, 1885''', in '''Sydney, Australia''', and died '''February 15, 1933''', in '''New York City, USA''') was an influential Australian-American animator and film producer, best known for his role in the creation of '''Felix the Cat''', one of the first and most iconic animated characters in the history of animation. While his contribution to the development of..." Tag: Visual edit
- 15:3815:38, 26 November 2024 diff hist +7,128 N Otto Messmer Created page with "'''Otto Messmer''' (born '''August 16, 1892''', in '''Union City, New Jersey''', and died '''October 28, 1983''', in '''New York City''') was an influential American animator, best known for creating the iconic cartoon character '''Felix the Cat'''. Felix is one of the first and most famous animated characters in film history, predating many other animation legends like Mickey Mouse. Messmer’s work on Felix helped lay the groundwork for the future of animat..." Tag: Visual edit
- 15:3115:31, 26 November 2024 diff hist +9,390 N The Walt Disney Company Created page with "thumb|The Walt Disney Company '''The Walt Disney Company''', commonly known as '''Disney''', is one of the largest and most well-known entertainment conglomerates in the world. It was founded on '''October 16, 1923''', by '''Walt Disney''' and '''Roy O. Disney''' as the '''Disney Brothers Studio'''. Over the years, Disney has grown from a small animation studio into a multi-billion-dollar global media and entertainmen..." Tag: Visual edit
- 15:2315:23, 26 November 2024 diff hist +80 Walt Disney No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
- 15:2315:23, 26 November 2024 diff hist +20 Walt Disney No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
- 15:2215:22, 26 November 2024 diff hist +7,894 N Roy O. Disney Created page with "thumb|Roy O. Disney '''Roy O. Disney''' (born '''June 24, 1893''' – '''December 20, 1971''') was an American businessman, co-founder of '''The Walt Disney Company''', and the older brother of Walt Disney. Roy played a critical role in the early success of the Disney empire, helping to finance and manage the business side of the company while his brother, Walt, focused on the creative aspects. Together,..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 15:1715:17, 26 November 2024 diff hist +8,149 N Walt Disney Animation Studios Created page with "thumb|Walt Disney Animation Studios '''Walt Disney Animation Studios''' (WDAS) is one of the most influential and successful animation studios in the world, known for producing animated feature films, short films, and television specials. As a subsidiary of '''The Walt Disney Company''', the studio has been responsible for some of the most iconic animated films in history, from its first groundbreaking feature, ''Snow W..." Tag: Visual edit
- 15:1015:10, 26 November 2024 diff hist +6,602 N Humorous Phases of Funny Faces Created page with "thumb|Humorous Phases of Funny Faces '''Humorous Phases of Funny Faces''' (1906) is a pioneering American animated film directed by '''J. Stuart Blackton''' and is often regarded as one of the earliest examples of '''animated motion pictures'''. The film is significant in animation history because it marks one of the first instances of '''stop-motion animation''' and the manipulation of drawn images to create..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 14:5714:57, 26 November 2024 diff hist +8,092 N Ub Iwerks Created page with "thumb '''Ub Iwerks''' (born '''March 24, 1901''', in Kansas City, Missouri, USA; died '''July 7, 1971''', in Burbank, California, USA) was an American animator, cartoonist, and special effects technician best known for his close collaboration with '''Walt Disney'''. A key figure in the creation of some of Disney's most iconic characters and animated films, Iwerks is often regarded as one of the unsung heroes of animation histo..." Tag: Visual edit
- 14:5014:50, 26 November 2024 diff hist +77 Émile Cohl No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
- 14:4914:49, 26 November 2024 diff hist +6,995 N Émile Cohl Created page with "thumb|Émile Cohl '''Émile Cohl''' (born '''November 4, 1857''', in Paris, France, and died on '''January 20, 1938''') was a pioneering French cartoonist, animator, and filmmaker widely regarded as one of the early founders of animation as an art form. Often referred to as the '''“father of the animated cartoon,”''' Cohl’s innovations in animation techniques and storytelling helped establish the foundations for the animation industr..." Tag: Visual edit
- 14:4514:45, 26 November 2024 diff hist +7,501 N Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Created page with "thumb|Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs '''Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs''' is an animated feature film produced by '''Walt Disney Productions''' (now '''Walt Disney Animation Studios''') and released on '''December 21, 1937'''. Directed by '''David Hand''' and based on the German fairy tale by '''the Brothers Grimm''', this film holds the distinction of being the '''first full-length cel-animated feature film''' in history. Its gro..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 14:3914:39, 26 November 2024 diff hist +5,724 N Hand-Drawn Animation Created page with "thumb|Hand-Drawn Animation '''Hand-drawn animation''', often referred to as '''traditional animation''', is one of the earliest and most iconic forms of animated storytelling. This technique involves creating individual frames by drawing them manually, which are then photographed or scanned in sequence to produce the illusion of motion. Despite the rise of digital techniques, hand-drawn animation remains celebrated for its artistry, person..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 14:3214:32, 26 November 2024 diff hist +5,885 N Gertie the Dinosaur Created page with "thumb|[[Winsor McCay (1871-1934) Gertie the Dinosaur (1914)]] '''Gertie the Dinosaur''' is a groundbreaking animated film created by American cartoonist and animator '''Winsor McCay'''. Released in '''1914''', it is celebrated as one of the earliest examples of character animation and remains a milestone in the history of cinema. The film features '''Gertie''', a playful and lovable dinosaur, performing trick..." Tag: Visual edit
- 14:2614:26, 26 November 2024 diff hist +4,753 N Fantasmagorie Created page with "thumb|Fantasmagorie '''Fantasmagorie''' is widely regarded as one of the first animated films in history. Created by French cartoonist '''Émile Cohl''', it was released on '''August 17, 1908'''. The short film is a landmark in animation, showcasing the potential of the medium and laying the groundwork for its artistic and technical evolution. == Overview == * '''Length''': Approximately 1 minute and 20 seconds. * '''Style''':..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 14:2114:21, 26 November 2024 diff hist +6,065 N Little Nemo in Slumberland Created page with "thumb|Little Nemo in Slumberland '''Little Nemo in Slumberland''' is a groundbreaking comic strip created by American cartoonist '''Winsor McCay'''. First published on October 15, 1905, in the ''New York Herald'', the strip is celebrated for its innovative storytelling, surreal imagery, and artistic sophistication. It chronicles the whimsical, dreamlike adventures of a young boy named Nemo as he navigates Slumber..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 14:1514:15, 26 November 2024 diff hist +23 Animator No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
- 14:1514:15, 26 November 2024 diff hist +6,216 N Animator Created page with "thumb|[[Norman McLaren, of the animation department, National Film Board of Canada, drawing directly on film]] An '''animator''' is a creative professional responsible for designing and producing moving images, or animations, through various techniques. These moving images are used in films, television, video games, advertisements, websites, and other multimedia platforms. Animators bring characters, objects, and sce..." Tag: Visual edit
- 14:0614:06, 26 November 2024 diff hist +8 J. Stuart Blackton →Legacy Tag: Visual edit
- 14:0514:05, 26 November 2024 diff hist +4,926 N J. Stuart Blackton Created page with "thumb|J. Stuart Blackton '''J. Stuart Blackton''' (January 5, 1875 – August 13, 1941) was a British-American filmmaker, pioneering animator, and co-founder of the Vitagraph Company of America. Widely recognized as one of the fathers of animation, Blackton's innovative techniques and storytelling helped lay the groundwork for the development of animated films. == Early Life == Born '''James Stuart Blackton''' in Sheffield, England,..." Tag: Visual edit
- 14:0014:00, 26 November 2024 diff hist +6,266 N Winsor McCay Created page with "thumb|Portrait of Winsor McCay in 1906, a version of which appeared in the ''New York Herald'' on 1907-02-17 '''Winsor McCay''' (1869–1934) was an American cartoonist, animator, and illustrator widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern animation and a master of comic art. Renowned for his groundbreaking comic strip ''Little Nemo in Slumberland'' and his pioneering animated film ''Gertie the Dinosaur'', McCay’s wor..." Tag: Visual edit
- 13:5213:52, 26 November 2024 diff hist +5,595 N Steamboat Willie Created page with "'''Steamboat Willie''' is a 1928 American animated short film produced by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks. It is widely regarded as a milestone in the history of animation for being the first synchronized sound cartoon to achieve commercial success. The film introduced audiences to Mickey Mouse and marked the beginning of a cultural phenomenon that has endured for nearly a century. thumb|Steamboat Willie Released on November 18, 1928, ''Steam..." Tag: Visual edit
- 13:4213:42, 26 November 2024 diff hist −35 Artistic Freedom No edit summary current Tag: Visual edit
- 13:4013:40, 26 November 2024 diff hist +6,122 N Artistic Freedom Created page with "thumb|The Freedom of the Seas. From the Hun Point of View. British WWI propaganda poster, c. 1916, reaction to the sinking of RMS Lusitania in 1915 '''Artistic freedom''' refers to the liberty of individuals and communities to create, express, and disseminate art without interference, censorship, or suppression from authorities or societal norms. It encompasses the right to explore diverse ideas, challenge..." Tag: Visual edit
- 13:3613:36, 26 November 2024 diff hist +5,577 N Freedom of Speech Created page with "thumb|Freedom of speech '''Freedom of speech''' is the fundamental right to express opinions and ideas without fear of government retaliation, censorship, or societal suppression. It is a cornerstone of democratic societies and is often enshrined in constitutions and international agreements. While its scope and application may vary between nations, it universally underscores the importance of open dialogue, critical thought, and in..." current Tag: Visual edit
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25 November 2024
- 16:5216:52, 25 November 2024 diff hist −2 Animation No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
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- 16:4816:48, 25 November 2024 diff hist +98 Cartoon No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
- 16:4716:47, 25 November 2024 diff hist +8 Toons Mag No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
- 16:3216:32, 25 November 2024 diff hist +31 Toons Mag No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
- 16:3116:31, 25 November 2024 diff hist +4,552 N CartoonWiki Created page with "'''CartoonWiki''' is an online, user-driven platform dedicated to the collection, organization, and sharing of information about cartoons, comics, animation, and cartoon creators. The website is part of the '''Toons Mag''' network and serves as a collaborative hub for cartoon enthusiasts, professionals, and researchers. It allows users to contribute articles, edit content, and explore a wealth of knowledge related to the cartooning world. The platform aims to build..." Tag: Visual edit
- 16:0816:08, 25 November 2024 diff hist +8,091 N Snoopy Created page with "'''Snoopy''' is a fictional character in the comic strip ''Peanuts'', created by Charles M. Schulz. A lovable, imaginative, and sometimes mischievous beagle, Snoopy is one of the most iconic and beloved characters in comic history. He first appeared in the ''Peanuts'' comic strip on October 4, 1950<ref>''Peanuts'' (1950–2000), Charles M. Schulz</ref>, and went on to become a central figure in the strip, appearing in numerous storylines and becoming a global..." Tag: Visual edit