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Zootopia (2016) is an animated buddy cop movie created by Walt Disney Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. Set in a world of anthropomorphic animals, the film follows Judy Hopps, a determined rabbit from Bunnyburrow who achieves her childhood dream of becoming the first rabbit police officer in urban Zootopia. Despite her eagerness and ambitions, Chief Bogo of the Zootopia Police Department assigns Judy to parking duty. However, on her very first day, she crosses paths with con artists Nick Wilde and Finnick. The next day, she jeopardizes her job by leaving her post to apprehend Duke Weaselton, a petty thief who stole a bag of rare crocus bulbs. ...

Lego Scooby-Doo: Knight Time Terror (2015) is a feature film in Lego animation, inspired by the popular Scooby-Doo Saturday morning cartoons. It was created as a promotional tool for the new Scooby-Doo Lego sets and aired on Cartoon Network on November 25, 2015. The global premiere of LEGO Scooby-Doo: Knight Time Terror took place on Teletoon in Canada on October 2, 2015. This special also made its debut on Boomerang channels in the United Kingdom and Ireland in late October 2015, and later premiered in Australia and New Zealand on January 26, 2016. In the story, the Scooby Gang attends the grand reopening of ...

Scooby-Doo! and the Beach Beastie (2015), the sixth direct-to-DVD special from Warner Bros. Animation, is based on the beloved Scooby-Doo Saturday morning cartoons. Lately, Fred has become obsessed with nets, using them in his plans to catch the monsters that he and Mystery Inc. encounter. To take a break from it all, Scooby and the gang head to Florida for a vacation at Daphne’s uncle Sandy’s hotel. However, their relaxation is short-lived as they soon discover that a shape-shifting sea monster is terrorizing the hotel and stealing jewelry. Despite Fred’s usual method of using nets to capture monsters, it proves ineffective against this creature. In an effort to help ...

Scooby-Doo! Moon Monster Madness (2015) is the twenty-fourth film in the direct-to-video series of Scooby-Doo films, released in 2015. Daphne is attempting to obtain her driver’s license while behind the wheel of the trusty Mystery Machine. Despite Velma’s reassurance, Daphne ends up crashing into a tree and failing the test. Later on, the pair strike it lucky with a lottery prize that takes them on a journey into outer space. They join forces with billionaire Sly Baron, trained astronaut Shannon Lucas, retired astronauts Zip Elvin and Colt Steelcase, alien hunting specialist Ridley, football player Uvininous ‘U-boat’ Botango, news reporter ...

Scooby-Doo! and Kiss: Rock and Roll Mystery (2015), released in 2015, is an animated crossover comedy mystery film, marking the twenty-fifth installment in the series of Scooby-Doo films. The gang – Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy and Scooby-Doo – head to Kiss World amusement park for their Halloween concert, with Daphne’s crush on Starchild driving their motive. Despite opposition from security chief Delilah Domino, a former government defense employee, the gang sneaks in. However, they are quickly caught by Delilah who accuses them of vigilantism and bans them from the park. Fortunately, Kiss arrives at that moment and after learning of the ...

Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! (2015–2018) is an American animated television series produced by Warner Bros. Animation as the twelfth incarnation of Hanna-Barbera’s beloved show. In this version, the Scooby-Doo gang embarks on a summer adventure and encounters troublesome monsters along the way. This series has a more comedic tone than its predecessor, Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated, and incorporates traits from the original 1969 show with updated character designs. The series was first announced in March 2014 to air on Cartoon Network, but during the 2015 upfront, it was revealed that it would instead be airing on Boomerang. This news was officially confirmed ...

Paddington (2014), a live-action animated comedy film, was written and directed by Paul King. Based on Michael Bond’s beloved character Paddington Bear, the story was developed by King and Hamish McColl. In the depths of the Peruvian jungle, a British explorer comes across a group of bears with a love for marmalade. He dubs them Lucy and Pastuzo before bidding them farewell with an invitation to London. Forty years later, after their home is destroyed in an ...

Warner Bros. Animation presents Scooby-Doo! Ghastly Goals (2014), the fifth direct-to-DVD special based on the beloved Scooby-Doo Saturday morning cartoons. In Rio, Brazil, the gang joins in on a festive parade to kick off the International Soccer Cup. But when Scooby stumbles upon a missing soccer ball and a terrifying red monster, chaos ensues and parade floats get destroyed. With his quick thinking, Scooby uses the soccer ball to defeat the monster. The excitement continues as the monster disappears and police arrive to secure the area. Later on, some young fans of Scooby-Doo approach Shaggy and Scooby for an autograph and their missing ball back.

Scooby-Doo! Frankencreepy (2014) was added to the direct-to-video franchise, making it the twenty-third installment. Upon receiving a call from her family’s lawyer, Cuthbert Crawley, Velma learns of her inheritance: her great uncle’s castle in Transylvania, Pennsylvania. Despite her friends’ confusion, Velma turns down the offer at Mr. Crawley’s office due to their strained relationship with her late uncle. However, Mr. Crawley reveals a curse on the estate and sympathizes with Velma’s situation. As they leave the office, Fred hears a noise coming from their van which then explodes as a mysterious masked figure appears. Mr. Crawley ...

Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery (2014) is an animated comedy mystery film and the twenty-second installment in the Scooby-Doo direct-to-video series. While out for a jog near WrestleMania, The Miz has an encounter with Kane and is later attacked by the Ghost Bear. Meanwhile, after conquering a challenging level on a WWE video game, Scooby-Doo and Shaggy win an all-expenses-paid trip to WWE City for WrestleMania. Fred, Daphne, and Velma reluctantly agree to accompany them. However, their arrival is marked by some mishaps as Fred narrowly avoids hitting a raccoon and their van ends up in a ditch. With help from wrestler John Cena and his trainer Cookie (and ...

BoJack Horseman (2014–2020), the creation of Raphael Bob-Waksberg, first premiered on Netflix on August 22, 2014. After its initial release, the show was renewed by Netflix for a sixth and final season, which aired from September 20, 2018 to January 31, 2020. The series consists of a total of 77 episodes – with the first five seasons consisting of 12 episodes each and the final season divided into two parts of eight episodes each. In addition to the regular seasons, a one-off Christmas special was released on December 19, 2014. While receiving mixed reviews upon release, critics were significantly more positive ...

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) is an American sci-fi action film directed by Matt Reeves. A decade after the deadly Simian Flu pandemic, the global human population has drastically decreased and only a small fraction are genetically immune. Human society collapsed as a result. Meanwhile, a group of apes with enhanced intelligence from the virus have settled in Muir Woods National Monument near San Francisco, led by Caesar and his lieutenants Maurice, Rocket, and Koba. Unknowingly, a team of humans led by Malcolm enter the apes’ territory in search of a hydroelectric dam to restore their community’s ...

In Rio 2 (2014), an animated musical comedy from Blue Sky Studios and directed by Carlos Saldanha, Blu and Jewel are busy raising their three children – Carla, Bia, and Tiago – in the city. Unfortunately, Jewel is disappointed that her children seem to be adopting their father’s domesticated ways. Meanwhile, Linda and Tulio embark on an expedition in the Amazon and stumble upon a blue Spix’s macaw who loses a feather after tumbling down a waterfall. Once the news of this encounter is broadcasted on television, Jewel becomes determined to go to the Amazon to find more of these rare birds. Despite ...

An American animated film, Penguins of Madagascar (2014), was a collaborative effort by DreamWorks Animation and PDI/DreamWorks. Following the adventure of three heroic penguin brothers Skipper, Rico, and Kowalski, the story begins when they bravely rescue an abandoned egg from leopard seals on a drifting iceberg. The chick that hatches becomes their beloved brother, Private. Ten years later, the penguins break away from Circus Zaragoza to celebrate Private’s birthday by breaking into Fort Knox for his favorite snack- Cheesy Dibbles. Despite his true desire to be recognized as a full-fledged team member, Private’s wish seems unattainable. However, things ...

The animated movie Scooby-Doo! Mecha Mutt Menace (2013) depicts Fred participating in a science expo in Houston, Texas with his invention that uses magnets, a trampoline and a sticky net to catch monsters. While testing it out, the trap accidentally captures a girl named Melanie Staples who is quickly freed by Fred. She introduces herself as the daughter of NASA scientist Ned Staples and catches Fred’s attention. The gang then attends Ned’s presentation where he reveals a robotic dog named “Mecha Mutt” designed for exploring the terrain on Mars. However, things take a chaotic turn when Mecha Mutt malfunctions and shoots laser beams at the ...

The direct-to-DVD special, Scooby-Doo! and the Spooky Scarecrow (2013), is a sinister installment in the Scooby-Doo franchise. Originally released on September 10 of that year as part of the 13 Spooky Tales: Run for Your ‘Rife! collection, the film centers around two individuals who fall victim to an attack by a scarecrow in Cobb Corner’s notoriously haunted corn maze. The incident prompts the town’s mayor to make the drastic decision to shut down all Halloween festivities for fear of further danger. It is said that the menacing scarecrow was brought to life by a witch’s curse, and unless Mystery Inc. can put an end to its ...

Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright (2013) is a direct-to-DVD animated musical comedy horror film, and the twenty-first installment in the Scooby-Doo series. The Mystery Inc. gang heads to Chicago, Illinois for a talent show called Talent Star, hosted by Brick Pimiento. Songwriting duo Fred and Daphne are finalists, while one of their competitors is Chrissy, a spoiled girl with noisy parents. They also befriend another finalist, Emma Gale, a violinist. However, the opera house where the show will be held is being terrorized by a Phantom who has a strong preference for Chrissy to win. Despite their efforts to catch him on surveillance cameras, the Phantom’s ability ...

Madly Madagascar (2013) is a Valentine’s Day-inspired short film, released on January 29, 2013. All the familiar characters from the Madagascar film series make an appearance in this direct-to-DVD production. Set sometime between the franchise’s second and third films, it boasts an impressive lineup of voice actors, including Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, and Jada Pinkett Smith. Notably, Danny ...

The animated TV special Scooby-Doo! Haunted Holidays (2012) is based on the beloved Scooby-Doo franchise and was produced by Warner Bros. The gang, dressed in costumes, joins in on the festive celebration with a lively parade surrounded by an eager crowd. However, amidst the merriment stands Fred’s old acquaintance Havros Menkle, owner of Menkle’s toy store. Unfortunately, business isn’t going well for Havros and he can’t seem to shake off his stress and suspicion. His nephew Fabian apologizes for his uncle’s behavior to Fred. Scooby and Shaggy are happily playing in a spooky yard when they are suddenly interrupted by a monstrous ...

The American animated comedy series, Scooby-Doo! Laff-A-Lympics: Spooky Games (2012), created by Hanna-Barbera, follows Scooby-Doo as he competes in the International Sports Games Tournament. However, things take a dark turn when a revived thousand-year-old statue causes chaos for the spirited team and could potentially ruin the entire event. Will the Olympics still go on?