Actor Frank Welker (1946)

An American direct-to-video adult animated film, Futurama: Bender’s Game (2008), is the third installment in the show’s fifth season. Against Professor Farnsworth’s wishes, Leela takes control of the Planet Express Ship to compete in a demolition derby after being provoked by rednecks. Meanwhile, Bender comes across Cubert and Dwight playing Dungeons & Dragons, but being a robot, he lacks the ability to join in on their imaginative game. However, he manages to imagine himself as ‘Titanius Anglesmith’, a medieval knight from Cornwood, and becomes fully immersed in the fantasy world. His actions lead him to being admitted into the Hal ...

Chill Out, Scooby-Doo! (2007) is an comedy mystery film in the Scooby-Doo direct-to-video series, produced by Warner Bros. Animation. During a Himalayan climbing expedition in search of Shangri-La, Professor Jeffries and his Sherpa, Pemba, use an ancient tablet to reach a high point on the mountain. Pemba refuses to enter forbidden territory, as it belongs to the Abominable Snowman. Despite Pemba’s concerns for their safety, Jeffries cuts the rope and continues on alone. Left behind, Pemba spots a large creature nearby. Meanwhile, Fred, Daphne and Velma are vacationing in Paris. Daphne is disappointed when Fred pulls out his cell phone while Velma reads ...

In the film Futurama: Bender’s Big Score (2007), a cancellation of Planet Express’s contract was followed by a change in management. As the crew rejoices, Hermes is injured and his wife leaves him. His head is put in a jar and his body is fixed by Lars, who flirts with Leela, much to Fry’s dismay. During a delivery to a planet where nudity is the norm, Leela finds a tattoo of Bender on Fry’s backside. The crew’s personal information falls into the hands of three alien scammers — Nudar, Fleb and Schlump — who use an obedience virus on Bender to take control of Planet Express. The scammers discover that Fry’s tattoo holds a code for ...

Scooby-Doo! Pirates Ahoy! (2006) is an animated film, part of a series of direct-to-video movies based on the Scooby-Doo Saturday morning cartoons. While mapping stars in the Bermuda Triangle, astrocartographer Rupert Garcia’s ship is attacked by ghost pirates. His crew is kidnapped and he’s left stranded at sea. Fred invites the Mystery Inc. gang on a birthday cruise, courtesy of his parents Skip and Peggy. Upon arriving in Miami, Scooby and Shaggy have an eerie encounter with a cloaked man who they suspect has nefarious intentions. They meet the enthusiastic Cruise Director Sunny St.Cloud and Captain Crothers, who reveals their destination as ...

Scooby-Doo in Where’s My Mummy? (2005) is an American animated adventure film, and the ninth in a series of direct-to-video animated films based on the Scooby-Doo Saturday morning cartoons. In 41 B.C., Cleopatra flees from the Roman Army after her navy’s defeat at the Battle of Actium and her army’s decimation and desertion at the Battle of Alexandria. Seeking refuge, she hides her treasure beneath the Sphinx and casts a protective spell over it. Centuries later, while restoring the Sphinx, Velma discovers an ancient necklace and shows it to Prince Omar, who is leading the restoration project. Together, they uncover Cleopatra’s tomb. ...

Hello there, Scooby-Doo! In 2005, an American animated adventure movie called Aloha Scooby-Doo! (2005) was released. It is the eighth in a series of direct-to-video films based on the popular Scooby-Doo Saturday morning cartoons. Our favorite gang takes a trip to sunny Hawaii, courtesy of ‘Goha Aloha’, a company that makes surf and beachwear. Daphne has been asked to design some new swimwear for them. While in Hawaii, they attend the Big Kahuna of Hanahuna Surfing Contest, which is now open to non-natives thanks to the mayor’s decision. However, not everyone is happy about this change – particularly Manu Tuiama and his close friend ...

Scooby-Doo and the Loch Ness Monster (2004) is a direct-to-video animated comedy mystery that follows the usual format of the popular Saturday morning cartoons. The beloved Mystery, Inc. crew embarks on a journey to Scotland’s Loch Ness to visit Daphne Blake’s ancestral home, Blake Castle, alongside her cousin Shannon. As luck would have it, their arrival coincides with the annual Highland games held on the castle grounds and featuring various traditional Scottish sports. However, Shannon reveals that the castle has been plagued by sightings of the infamous Loch Ness Monster. Her claims are backed by Del Chillman, a self-proclaimed monster enthusiast and ...

Scooby-Doo and the Monster of Mexico (2003) is an animated adventure film, the sixth in a series based on the popular Saturday morning cartoon. Fred’s pen-pal, Alejo Otero, invites him and the gang to visit his family in Veracruz, Mexico. Despite some initial hesitation, Mystery Inc. ultimately decides to take up Alejo’s offer. However, their plans are disrupted when a mysterious creature begins terrorizing the town and is nicknamed ‘El Chupacabra’ by the locals. Meanwhile, Alejo introduces them to his family, including his wife Sofia, mother Doña Dolores, brother Luis, and Luis’s fiancée Charlene from the US. As they enjoy a meal ...

Scooby-Doo and the Legend of the Vampire (2003) is an American direct-to-video animated adventure film, and the fifth installment in a series of movies based on the classic Scooby-Doo cartoons. The Mystery Inc. gang find themselves aboard a cruise ship headed to Australia for a much-needed vacation. After exploring Sydney and its famous Bondi Beach, they stumble upon a flyer advertising a music festival at Vampire Rock. Intrigued, they decide to venture into the outback to check it out. Along their journey, they encounter various native animals and learn about the legend of the Yowie Yahoo, an Australian vampire said to inhabit Vampire Rock. As they approach the ...

SCOOBY-DOO! Winter Wonderdog (2002) presents the holiday spirit with Scooby-Doo and the Mystery, Inc. gang as they take on wintry scares and the daunting ghost of Christmas. This assortment of cold-weather escapades follows our favorite sleuthing crew as they untangle a string of enigmas to foil a band of icy thieves trying to ruin the festive season for all!

What’s New, Scooby-Doo? (2002–2006) is a current iteration of the beloved American animated series produced by Warner Bros. Animation for Kids’ WB. As the ninth incarnation of the franchise that began with Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!, it marks the return of Scooby and his friends Fred, Daphne, Velma, and Shaggy to television after a decade-long hiatus since A Pup Named Scooby-Doo ended in 1991. This revival came after both Hanna-Barbera studios closed down and William Hanna passed away in 2001. Staying true to its roots, What’s New, Scooby-Doo? follows the same format as its predecessor with the gang traveling to various ...

In 2001, a new addition to the Scooby-Doo franchise was released. Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase (2001) is an animated science fiction comedy mystery film, direct-to-video like its predecessors. The plot follows Mystery Inc. as they reunite with old friend and college student Eric, who has created a computer game based on their adventures and a high-tech laser for a science fair. However, things take a dangerous turn when a ‘Phantom Virus’ emerges from the game and causes chaos on campus. The gang must investigate suspects such as Eric, Professor Kaufman, Bill, and Officer Wembley to stop the virus before someone sends them all into the game using ...

The American animated film, Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders (2000), follows a group on their search for alien lifeforms at the SALF station. As they receive a loud reading that suddenly disappears, Max, Laura, and Steve pick up something strange on the radar. This leads them to a desert where the Mystery Machine takes a wrong turn into government property during a sandstorm. The van crashes in a small town after Shaggy mistakes a UFO for a turn signal. While Shaggy and Scooby-Doo stay with the van, the rest of the gang seeks help at a nearby diner. However, Shaggy and Scooby’s encounter with two aliens leaves them in panic as they seek refuge in the diner. ...

Batman Beyond (1999–2001) is an American superhero animated television series based on the DC Comics character of Batman. The story takes place in the then-distant year of 2019. An aging Bruce Wayne, despite being in his 50s, continues to fight crime as Batman in a new high-tech Batsuit. However, he now struggles with criminals who were once easily subdued and no longer fear him due to his loss of mystique. During what was meant to be a routine mission to rescue heiress Bunny Vreeland, daughter of Veronica Vreeland, Batman suffers a mild heart attack. He is then forced to defend himself against one of the kidnappers by using a gun, causing him great shame. Knowing his ...

Scooby-Doo and the Witch’s Ghost (1999) is an American direct-to-video animated film that combines elements of supernatural horror and comedy. It is the second in a series of direct-to-video films based on the popular Scooby-Doo Saturday morning cartoons. After renowned horror writer Ben Ravencroft helps Velma Dinkley and Mystery Inc. with a case at a museum, he invites them to his hometown of Oakhaven, Massachusetts. Upon arrival, they discover that Mayor Corey has turned the town into a tourist spot centered around the ghost of Sarah Ravencroft, an ancestor of Ben’s who was believed to be a witch and executed by Puritan townspeople in 1657. ...

Futurama (1999–2024), an American animated science fiction sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company and then later brought back by Comedy Central and Hulu, takes place in New New York during the 31st century. This futuristic world is filled with technological marvels, with the city itself having been built over the ruins of present-day New York City. The sewers of ‘Old New York’ now serve as a catacomb-like space and are home to a group of mutants. The show incorporates elements of Populuxe style in its various devices and architecture. The writers use this setting to exaggerate ...

Join Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc gang as they encounter a range of puzzling predicaments in Scooby-Doo’s Greatest Mysteries (1998). In A Clue for Scooby Doo, our favorite canine stumbles upon a sinister seaweed-covered ghost, while in Hassle in the Castle they face off against a mysterious ship and its vanished crew. Then, witness their quick thinking as they outsmart a bank robber in Jeepers Its the Creeper. Finally, see them showcase their investigative skills on stage in The Backstage Rage. Along with his owner Shaggy and friends Velma, Daphne, and Freddie, lovable and comical Scooby-Doo leads the group through countless ...

Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island (1998), an American animated film based on the popular franchise, follows Mystery, Inc. as they embark on a new adventure. Tired of constantly unmasking human culprits, the group has split up and pursued other interests. Daphne Blake and Fred Jones have found success with a television series focused on hunting down real ghosts. Meanwhile, Velma Dinkley, Shaggy Rogers, and Scooby-Doo are brought back together when Fred reaches out for Daphne’s birthday celebration. Determined to find authentic supernatural entities for her show, the gang travels across the country and eventually arrives at Moonscar Island in New Orleans. Despite their ...

The American stop-motion animated musical dark fantasy film, The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), directed by Henry Selick and produced and conceived by Tim Burton, takes place in Halloween Town. This world is home to a variety of monsters and creatures related to the holiday (‘This is Halloween’). Jack Skellington, known as the ‘Pumpkin King’, leads the town’s annual Halloween festivities. However, Jack has grown tired of the same routine and longs for something different (‘Jack’s Lament’). While exploring in the woods ...

The Simpsons (1989–2024), an American animated sitcom by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company, is a satirical portrayal of life in America. It follows the Simpson family – consisting of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie – in the fictional town of Springfield as they humorously exaggerate society, Western culture, television, and the human condition. The idea for the family came to Groening while working on animated shorts with producer James L. Brooks. He based them on his own relatives, ...