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03/25/2026

Several anime artists and directors dying lately...💔

The anime industry is mourning the loss of Satoshi Mori, who has passed away at the age of 42. His work and creative direction earned recognition from both fans and professionals, making him a respected figure within the community.

Throughout his career, Mori contributed to multiple anime projects, helping shape their storytelling, tone, and visual identity. His approach to direction focused on blending emotion with strong narrative structure, which left a lasting impression on audiences.

His passing marks a significant loss for the anime world, with many remembering his influence and dedication to the craft. As tributes continue to emerge, his legacy lives on through the projects he helped bring to life.

Source: Industry reports and official announcements

03/25/2026

We lost another cartoon legend 😔

Barry Caldwell, a veteran animator, director, and storyboard artist who helped shape countless iconic animated shows and films, has sadly passed away.

A highly respected figure in the industry, Caldwell worked across major studios including Filmation, Ruby-Spears, Warner Bros. Animation, Disney, and DreamWorks, leaving a lasting mark on generations of animation.

His work can be seen across beloved titles such as:
• Animaniacs
• Pinky and the Brain
• Tiny Toon Adventures
• Osmosis Jones
• Alvin and the Chipmunks
• The Smurfs
• Scooby-Doo!
…and many more.

Known not just for his talent, but for his creativity, humor, and generosity, Caldwell was praised by fellow creators as “one of the finest artists,” someone who could elevate any project he touched.

Thank you, legend. Rest in peace 🙏🕊️

12/22/2025

"Call of Duty" video game creator Vincent Zampella reportedly died in a car wreck on a mountainous stretch of highway near Los Angeles this weekend.

07/31/2025

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05/02/2025

10/07/2024

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09/22/2024

Premium playing cards inspired by the interdimensional world of Rick and Morty! Shuffle Through Dimensions! A Cosmic Adventure! Join the maddest scientist and his loyal grandson on a wild journey t...

09/09/2024

6 LA shelters are participating in a free adoption event on September 10th.

If you (or anyone you know) is interested, please take a look. Also, please feel free to share.

Clear The Shelters is coming to an end, and to celebrate LA Animal Services will be offering fee-waived adoption fees for dogs* and cats on September 10th.

02/09/2024

Animal collectible trading cards. Very cool. I might invest in these.

02/07/2024

12/12/2023

Thanks for the memories.

06/02/2023

Attention Gmail account holders

In recent days, Google announced the deletion of millions of email accounts. The popular search engine's messaging system arrived in 2004 under the name Gmail and was quickly adopt