41.   The dispute illustrates the often hazy provenance of animated characters in entertainment and in advertisements.

42.   The girls in such games are animated characters that talk to the players but have only a limited ability to converse.

43.   The hero, a dashing, muscle-bound animated character named Lt. Brad Maxwell, battles vicious terrorist robots and genetically mutated humanoids in an effort to save the world.

44.   The motors of his animated characters need to be oiled at least once a week.

45.   The move comes after cigarette companies agreed to stop using humans and animated characters in their ads.

46.   The pact would limit the distribution and marketing of tobacco products to children, for example, including bans on animated characters.

47.   The programs will also star two computer-generated animated characters, Cygy and Zendo, from the planet Kara, who will interact with the astronauts.

48.   The Simpsons will join Bugs Bunny and Mickey Mouse as animated characters honored with stars on the walk.

49.   The site offers three age-appropriate levels with animated characters and games to teach children how to deal with unwanted online advances.

50.   The puzzling plot involves an animated Crawford character, a blend of Wonder Woman and the heroines of Japanese cartoons.