A Chat with Paul Fennell
Paul John Fennell is certainly no stranger to Cartoon Research readers. A veteran of Disney, Iwerks, Warner Bros., Fleischer Studios – not to mention his Cartoon Films Ltd – and later at Hanna Barbera and Filmation.
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Paul Fennell’s “This Changing World” (1941)
Today we take a look at two obscure but important shorts released by Columbia in 1941 – a two-part set labeled This Changing World. These are two subjects were designed…
In the Center Ring (Part 15)
The circus still remained a prominent fall-back genre for screenwriters – sort of like a safety net for a trapeze artist.
Where There’s Smoke (Part 15)
More hot times this week from the early days of TV programming and into the 60’s.
Back to School (Part 10)
By now in our study of education in animation, television was firmly entrenched, and could no longer be relegated to the category of a passing fad.
Animation Ski Trails – 4
In a wrap-up to the subject of skiing – we’ve reached the foot of the mountain, and an early thaw is setting in. Our final run on the subject.
Spacey Invaders IV: The Other Invaders.
The final chapter of our survey of animated outer space visitors. Who next will invade our galaxy? Only an animators’ hyperactive creativity can say!
Animation Profiles: VIRGIL ROSS
Today’s animation profile goes into an overview of one of the greats, Virgil Ross – whose work sustained an elegance and subtlety throughout his career.
“Six Legged Saboteurs” (1943)
This odd little film was produced by Cartoon Films Limited, a small commercial outfit that evolved out of the Ub Iwerks Studio after the split from Pat Powers.
Animator Profiles: Burt Gillett
This month will feature a series of profiles on different figures from the Golden Age of animation that merit further analysis. This week: Burt Gillett.
