The 85th Anniversary of Fleischer’s “Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy”
The charm and whimsy of their stories made the characters a natural fit for animation.
Category Archives: Animation Cel-ebration
The 30th Anniversary of “James and the Giant Peach”
A film celebrating its 30th anniversary this spring, where Selick’s passion for the arduous and beautiful art of stop-motion truly shines.
The 55th Anniversary of Rankin/Bass “Here Comes Peter Cottontail”
Turning holiday songs into origin stories is something that Rankin/Bass did best. And this is one of their best.
The 50th Anniversary of Rankin/Bass “The First Easter Rabbit”
Here they not only provide an “origin story” for another iconic holiday figure, but with an earworm of a song that may linger with you through Mother’s Day.
Spring Into Classic Cartoons
Now that it’s arrived, it’s only fitting that we celebrate this very welcome season with some spring-theme classic cartoons!
Oscar-Winning Animated Short Subjects Celebrating Anniversaries #3
The Academy Awards are this Sunday, and here are three Oscar-winning shorts, each one celebrating an anniversary this year.
The 50th Anniversary of “Allegro non troppo”
From Bruno Bozzetto, an Italian animator and director known for his parodies. His best may be this 1976 feature, a not-so-subtle send-up of Walt Disney’s Fantasia.
Winter with Your Favorite Cartoon Stars #2
While we wait patiently for the first glimmer of spring, here are three “cool” cartoons for winter outings.
The 45th Anniversary of “American Pop”
Celebrating its 45th anniversary this month, the film is a daring animated feature that follows several generations, chronicling the emergence of popular music.
Classic Cartoon Shorts That Are Perfect for Valentine’s Day
A number of cartoons have provided romantic stories that pair as perfectly with Valentine’s Day as roses and a heart-shaped box of chocolates.
