The biggest hit that pop band a-ha ever had was actually a reworked idea. 'Take on Me' had failed three times before.

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The Hayao Miyazaki retrospective will be the inaugural temporary exhibition at the Academy Museum when it opens next spring.
The mature-for-kids action cartoon 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' has become the hit of the summer, thanks to Netflix. But we have Nickelodeon to thank for its creation ... a full 15 years ago.
More than a quarter of parents wouldn't let their kids watch 'Dumbo,' according to this survey on the least appropriate Disney films.
We have Mel Blanc to thank for many voices in our favorite Saturday morning cartoons, from ‘Looney Tunes’ to ‘The Flintstones.’
Gear up for Disney’s live-action ‘Mulan’ with entertaining tidbits about the 1998 animated classic and the story that inspired it.
The Rankin/Bass cult classic 'The Last Unicorn' featured Jeff Bridges, Mia Farrow, and enough terrifying beasts to fuel your nightmares for decades.
The genial ghost has been trying to make friends with the living since 1945. But did he once walk among them as a real boy?
In 1997, an episode of the 'Pokémon' animated series used a strobe-light effect during a battle sequence. Hundreds of viewers in Japan suffered seizures and other symptoms. More than two decades later, no one is exactly sure why.
From Anastasia's decaying Rasputin to Fantasia's smoky, sinister Chernabog, these cartoons might still feature in your nightmares.
For 50 years, the hard-working teens (and dog) of Mystery, Inc. have been investigating the paranormal—and inspiring some wild fan theories.
Six years after Disney’s 'Frozen' became an obsession for kids around the world, the story of Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven will continue with 'Frozen II.'
The animated series about diapered Muppets never explained why Kermit and company had been left inside a nursery and with no trace of their parents.
School districts around the country were unhappy with the messages of 'The Simpsons' shirts, which advised people not to have a cow and to consider eating their shorts.
Though it was released on August 6, 1999, Brad Bird's feature directorial debut would have to wait until the next millennium to achieve its cult status as a modern animated classic.
In 1994, Disney changed the animation game yet again with 'The Lion King.' Here are 25 things you might not have known about the animated masterpiece.
Since 1958, Alvin and the Chipmunks have enjoyed success in a variety of mediums. They also predicted the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Nearly 25 years after the release of their first feature film, Pixar is still going strong, creating animated movies that stir critics and audiences alike on a regular basis.
An 'Avengers: Endgame' fan has given us new look at the movie: an 16-bit rendition of the final battle scene.
The animated series aired from 1986 to 1991 and helped keep interest in the 'Ghostbusters' franchise alive between feature films.
Nearly 30 years after its original release, 'Aladdin'—Disney's Oscar-winning animated film from 1992—is getting a 21st-century upgrade with Guy Ritchie's much anticipated live-action edition.
Disney+ live-action adaptation of 'Lady and the Tramp' will be replace the most cringe-worthy part of this animated classic with new music from Janelle Monáe.