Mad Madam Mim
While Madam Mim is cited as the main villainess of Disney’s The Sword in The Stone, her character and short scene are completely irrelevant to the story.
Snapshot Sneak Previews
I thought it might be fun to give a sneak peak into some of the many things going on here in Thunderbean-Land.
Toons Trip Out (Part 4)
Several old friends whom we’ve met in past journeys in this series get another crack at gallivanting around the globe.
Looney Tunes 1941-42 – There’s a War Going On, Folks!
By the end of this season, there were not only occasional references to the ongoing conflict, but entire cartoons inspired by it.
3D Disneyland: A Primer
Some twenty-five years ago, the seeds were planted for this book, and all this time later, these never-before-seen photos are now being shared with the public.
Remembering ‘Rescue Rangers’
There is a huge fandom for the Disney Afternoon block – and in particular, Chip and Dale’s Rescue Rangers.
Come on, Steve! The Animated Adventures of “Steve the Horse”
Here are the obscure British “Steve the Horse” cartoons, based on Roland Davies popular comic strip.
Toons Trip Out (Part 3)
The craze of toons for trailers continues, possibly hitting its ultimate expression herein.
A Who’s-Who of Animation Prove the World (& Records) Are Round
How two different record albums became a Hanna-Barbera presentation – on the Disney Channel!
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]
