The Last Days of UPA’s Mr. Magoo – 1959-1960
When its distribution with Columbia Pictures ended in 1959, UPA decided to keep making Magoo shorts for theatrical release. Here’s what happened next.
Category Archives: Animation History
The Last Five “Screen Gems” Cartoons
The 1948-49 Season from Columbia Pictures consisted of just eight new cartoons: Three from the ground breaking UPA – and a final five from Screen Gems.
Another “Puppetoon Movie” Plug
But this time I’ve actually seen it – and its amazing!
“The Puppetoon Movie” Returns – Restored
This post today is an out-and-out plug for Arnold Leibovit’s latest Puppetoons blu-ray and his upcoming personal appearances.
An “Oops” Addendum – and A Few Plugs of Interest
Odds, Ends, Events and a Plug – a filler post for today.
Terrytoons “Barker Bill”
Today we’ll gaze into the hypnotic image of Terrytoons’ long-forgotten animated cartoon host, Barker Bill.
Restoring “Linus The Lionhearted”
This week’s Thunderbean Thursday column is pre-emtpted (with permission) to bring you this special report on the restoration of Ed Graham’s “Linus The Lionhearted”.
Happy Anniversary NICKTOONS!
Thirty four years ago, Nickelodeon ushered in a new era of “Creator Driven TV animation.
My Five Favorite Columbia/Screen Gems ‘Color Rhapsodies’ of the 1930s
Beyond my top two – bonified classics in my opinion – selecting the rest was a bit of a struggle.
Lost 60s Cartoon Coloring Books
More 1960s TV cartoons that have been virtually forgotten and rarely celebrated – via their coloring books.
