Before Mickey Mouse, Felix the Cat was the biggest thing in animation. But behind the success of the cartoon cat, his creator lived a controversial and tragic life.

After 85 years, the Felix the Cat balloon is returning to the parade in New York. ... Mickey Mouse. In 1928, Mickey was the star of "Steamboat Willie," the very first talking cartoon. INSKEEP: ...

Before Mickey Mouse, Felix the Cat was the biggest thing in animation. But behind the success of the cartoon cat, his creator ...

Beavis and Butt-head were not what the creators of Mickey Mouse and Felix the Cat had in mind when they inked their modest characters, but animated personalities have become lasting staples of ...

He became a very recognizable cartoon character along with Bugs Bunny, Tom and Jerry, and Mickey Mouse. He was so popular that some of our World War II armed forces even used the image of Felix as ...

Bet that you didn’t know that today is Felix the Cat day!! Yep, Felix the Cat is one of the longest standing pop culture icons. He predates even that most famous of rodents, Mickey Mouse.

Mickey Mouse Is Now In the Public Domain. Well, Sort Of. Even though only one very specific version of the character is free to use, it still represents a positive step for creative expression.

That’s primarily thanks to Steven Spielberg, who had the clout to convince Warner Bros., King Features Syndicate, Felix the Cat Productions, Turner Entertainment, Fleischer Studios, and ...