Remembering Bob Koester and Van Beuren’s ‘Merry Kittens’ (1935)
Another legend was lost yesterday, a wonderful man named Bob Koester. Bob was a colorful character who I’ve known since the early 80s.
Category Archives: THUNDERBEAN THURSDAY
Van Beuren’s Tom and Jerry on the Brain: “Rabid Hunters” (1932)
I really wish there was a collection of pristine 35mm Tom and Jerry somewhere. Heck, I’d take half beat up ones as well!
Scrappy in “The Dog Snatcher” (1931)
It was the fourth released in the series and especially notable for a series of very Fleischer-esque moments that are all pretty enjoyable.
When You Find The Original Title *after* The Set Is Done!
There were still quite a few of the original titles that never showed up – and I honestly, at this point, expected them to *never* show up. At the last minute though, one still did!
Thank you, Dennis Atkinson
A tribute to one of the heroes of film preservation… and a first look at the cover and menu animation for my forthcoming Rainbow Parade blu-ray collection.
Toddle Tales and Rainbow Parade Model sheets
One of the great finds this year was a series of original model sheets from the Rainbow Parade series – I thought it would be fun to share a bunch this week!
Happy April Fools Day! (with Tom & Jerry in “Tightrope Tricks”)
We’re not foolin’ anyone today – but here’s one cartoon I love that I’d be foolish not to share here.
The Cult of “Rare” Pieces of Animation History
Internal and external rattlings on the cult of “rare” pieces of animation history, and some more Flip Fanfares too!
Paul Terry presents “Lucky Dog” in Cinemascope!
Back from a Vinegar Syndrome grave is Lucky Dog, directed by Connie Rasinski, with some really fun animation by Carlo Vinci & Jim Tyer.
Columbia’s “The Untrained Seal” (1936)
I think they must have loved animating fish at Screen Gems, since they may be the most fun part of this particular cartoon.
