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Iwao Takamoto 2007 Deaths

Iwao TakamotoAge: 81 Japanese-American animator who created the canine detective Scooby-Doo. He learned animation in an internment camp in California during World War II. Takamoto worked on…

William Hanna 2001 Deaths

William HannaAge: 90 pioneering animator who, with his partner, Joseph Barbera, masterminded the cartoon characters Yogi Bear, Scooby-Doo, and Tom and Jerry. Their Tom and Jerry cartoons won…

Joseph Barbera 2006 Deaths

Joseph BarberaAge: 95 with William Hanna, the founder of legendary cartoon studio Hanna-Barbera. In 1940, the two teamed up to create the award-winning series of Tom and Jerry shorts at MGM.…

William Hanna Biography

William HannacartoonistBorn: 7/14/1910Birthplace: Melrose, New Mexico pioneering animator who, with his partner, Joseph Barbera, masterminded the cartoon characters Yogi Bear, Scooby-Doo, and…

Timeline: Cartoons

Steamboat Willie Poster, Mickey Mouse's film debut Here are some key moments and events in the history and evolution of cartoons 1877 1928 1950 1960…

Josie and the Pussycats

Directors/Writers:Deborah Kaplan and Harry ElfontUniversal Pictures and MGM; PG-13; 98 minutesRelease:4/01Cast:Rachel Leigh Cook, Rosario Dawson, Tara Reid Those who remember '70s cartoon…

Entertainment News from March 2001

1A strike by the Writers Guild of America looks imminent. Talks between the Writers Guild of America and the television and film industry break down. The sticking point is residuals writers…

Biographies: Deaths of 2007

Deaths of 2007 See also 2006 Deaths 2005 Deaths 2004 Deaths 2003 Deaths 2002 Deaths 2001 Deaths 2000 Deaths 1999…