Howard Beckerman (1930-2024)
He left us on Saturday. Here’s a little tribute to a man who inspired a generation of animators.
Category Archives: BAXTER’S BREAKDOWNS
Private Snafu in “Mop-Up”
Information on a Private Snafu cartoon that never was.
Breaking Stories from Warner Club News!
Here’s a special treat for fans of Warner Bros. cartoons!
From Story to Screen: “Slick Hare” (1947)
The storyboards for Slick Hare exist – and you’ll get to see them today!
Animator Breakdown: “What Price Porky” (1938)
Technically this was Clampett’s first Looney Tune with Porky and Daffy – here’s my in-depth breakdown.
Animator Breakdown: “Porky’s Hero Agency” (1937)
Porky dreams he is “Porkykarkus,” the proprietor of a hero-for-hire agency – and here is a breakdown of that amazing cartoon.
Farewell to Phil Davis: A Scrapbook from the Artists at Charles Mintz
When Art Davis’ brother, Phil, left the Charles Mintz studio, his fellow artists gave him a scrapbook filled with caricatures and gag drawings. Check out this treasure trove!
“When’s Your Birthday?” (1937)
More specifically, when is Bob Clampett’s birthday? Today would mark his 110th, so to honor Clampett’s anniversary, here is a special treat!
Animator Breakdown: “Tortoise Beats Hare” (1941)
Here’s an unexpected breakthrough—an animator draft/breakdown video of a pivotal film from Tex Avery’s directorial career at Schlesinger’s studio!
Animator Breakdown: “Trombone Trouble” (1944)
Here’s an animator breakdown I’ve wanted to present from the start: “Trombone Trouble” starring Donald Duck!
