Party Animals – and Other Species (Part 5): Leftovers
We’ve been partying continuously for four weeks – so it’s time for a little cleanup!
Tex, Tom, Jerry & Droopy on Scott Bradley Soundtracks
Decades after the cartoons were produced, MGM Cartoon music was released on CD to draw attention to its unique artistry.
Remembering David Mruz
A tribute to one of our friends, a pioneer animation fanzine publisher/editor, David Mruz.
Disney on 8mm
A look back at the golden age of Disney home movie entertainment.
Van Beuren “The Office Boy” with a Beautiful RCA Track!
This is one of the cartoons Disney cited in his lawsuit against Van Beuren – for obvious reasons.
Party Animals – and Other Species (Part 4): Party Protocol
As a public service this week, we provide an object lesson in the proper etiquette for party attendance and party throwing.
1951-52: “Days of Nostalgia”
Continuing along into the prolific early 50’s of Termite Terrace musical output.
Bringing Dinky Doodle (and Weakheart, Pete the Pup, and others!) to Home Video
As I promised, I said I would be back soon with even more exciting news…and that’s what we shall get into today.
Who Was That Animated Masked Man?
“A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty Hi-Yo Silver! The Lone Ranger rides again!”
Jerry Beck is a writer, animation producer, college professor and author of more than 15 books on animation history. He is a former studio exec with Nickelodeon Movies and Disney, and has written for The Hollywood Reporter and Variety. He has curated cartoons for DVD and Blu-ray compilations and has lent his expertise to dozens of bonus documentaries and audio commentaries on such. Beck is currently on the faculty of CalArts in Valencia, UCLA in Westwood and Woodbury University in Burbank – teaching animation history. More about Jerry Beck [Click Here]
