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This animated sequence of a race horse galloping, first published in 1887, is a Featured media of WikiProject Animation.
The article on Joseph Barbera, co-founder of Hanna-Barbera, is a Featured article of WP:TOON.
WikiProject Animation has 31 Featured lists, including 16 on the popular animated sitcom, The Simpsons.
Pixar Animation Studios is an example of the 477 Good articles under the Project

This week, we turn our attention to WikiProject Animation. Started in September 2006 by Klingoncowboy4, the Project covers all articles about animation, including animation studios, animators, animation directors, animated television series, animated films, animated characters and so on. It does not cover any anime series or films. Home to more than 15,800 articles, with 44 Featured articles, 31 Featured lists, 4 Featured media, 473 Good articles, and a portal, the Project has 19 participants and 18 work groups. The Signpost interviewed Project member Jj98.

Tell us a bit about yourself, and what motivated you to become a member of WikiProject Animation?

Your Project has over 15,800 articles associated with it. How does the Project keep all these up to standard, and what are its biggest challenges?

WikiProject Animation has a very respectable number of Featured content, and 477 Good articles. How did your Project achieve this and how can other Projects work toward this?

Does WP:TOON collaborate with other WikiProjects?

How does your Project manage the Animation portal?

What are the most pressing needs for WikiProject Animation? How can a new contributor help today?

Anything else to add?

Next week, it will be 30–love with your turn to serve. Keep track of all the points, sets, games, and matches in the archive.


















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