Van Bueren’s “Parrotville Fire Department” (1934)
This cartoon was the second released in the Rainbow Parade series, and, to my eyes, it looks a lot closer to Van Beuren’s earlier efforts than the slicker cartoons to come.
Category Archives: THUNDERBEAN THURSDAY
Thunderbean News – and UPA’s ‘Big Tim’ (1949)
As is the case with many sponsored shorts by UPA, Big Tim, produced for Timkins Ball Bearings, is more cartoon than advertisement in some ways.
The 35mm “Parrotville Fire Department” Arrives!
Van Beuren Rainbow Parade cartoons could be an unhealthy obsession- unless you’re putting together a Blu-ray set of them.
“Opening Night” (1933) – and a Busy Week For Thunderbean
Here’s a sort-of summary of the events of the week: Fleischer Rareties; Flip The Frog; and some beloved Van Bueren cartoons – now restored!
All About “The Vacationer’s Paradise” – plus “Triple Trouble”
The Animated Antics and Gabby series seemed to struggle to figure out a format. But they’re interesting and entertaining just the same.
A Flurry of Films, Flip, and Fleischer Rarities for the Future!
We’re about to scan the very last film for the almost otherwise complete Fleischer Rarities set. One of the coolest items we’ve found (at least to me…), a “Traveltoon”.
“Boy Meets Dog” (1938) in Actual Color!
It’s a short post today, but here’s a better copy of a Lantz commercial short that should be seen – especially if you haven’t!
How Do You Make a DVD or Blu-ray (especially in service to classic animation!!)?
A question I get pretty frequently is ‘How do you make one of those DVDs?’ Here’s a handy little guide to what I do.
“Somebody Toucha My Speghet!” – and the Power of Cartoon Moments
While isn’t unusual for cartoon characters to show up in an internet Meme, what is unusual is for a Terrytoon (of any kind) to show up in one.
Rock and Roll Animated Videos
Here’s a few animated music videos that are a little less seen. Some of these have some nicely executed animation, while others don’t quite get there – but each is an interesting watch.
