New “Old” Animation
Several new TV spots are done in retro style. I have to wonder how inspired these are from Cuphead — and I wonder what the future holds in terms of further stylistic influence.
Tag Archives: Popeye
How Grim Was My Pilgrim (Part 2)
Well, the birds have been carved, and a lucky few Thanks-givers got their wish on the big end of the wishbone. But we’re still loaded down with leftovers from last week’s bountiful feast of animated Pilgrim depictions.
The INVISIBLE Article (Part 2)
Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of invisible men? Maybe not the Shadow – but animation fans certainly do! More invisibility feats that need to be ‘not-seen’ to be believed.
Gus Wicke, An Appreciation
Wicke only voiced the villainous Bluto for a few years, from approximately 1935 to 1938, but to highly memorable effect, especially in Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad.
Happy Birthday, United States! The 4th of July and animation – and a Lou Bunin pre-order
Here are my usual favorite 4th of July cartoons, or films that have the flavor of American ideals sprinkled in them.
What Do You Think Was Cut From “Popeye and The Pirates”?
Something was a edited out of this 1947 Popeye cartoon. Do you have a theory on what might have been contained in the cut footage?
PLUGS: Popeye Vol. 2, Comic Books, and Screenings!
Today a couple of plugs for some stuff I want to make sure every reader of Cartoon Research is aware of.
75th Anniversary of D-DAY
Since today is the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, I was reminded of the role animation played in the second World War.
Bob Hope and Animation
Bob Hope has been caricatured several times in animation, most notably in cartoons distributed by Paramount where Hope did several live-action comedies. Here’s a checklist.
Jack Mercer and Tom Moore Discuss Fleischer Cartoons in 1938
In 1938, The National Board of Review magazine published a radio transcript of “an instructional talk” by Fleischer animator Tom Moore and voice/story artist Jack Mercer.
