More About Jack Bradbury
For too many animation and funny animal comic book fans, the work of Jack Bradbury is unknown and underappreciated.
Thunderbean’s “Popeye Original Classics In Technicolor”
I’m happy to report my new Blu-ray Popeye set is finally done! Here’s a little preview of some of the things on the set.
Bugz Livez – Chapter Two: Fleaz (Pt. 3)
With character design running the gamut from mere black dots to miniature sensual humanized chorus girls, we continue our weekly survey of toons focusing on the common flea.
Walt Disney’s “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” on Records
In this anniversary year of both Fantasia and Fantasia 2000, we take a Spin through a stack of recordings inspired by Mickey Mouse’s classic clash with bewitched brooms.
Walt Disney Classified: The Aeronca Project, Prod. 2660
In 1943 Disney created a long-forgotten storybook that not only entertained but inspired many young people to dream about the future possibilities of aviation.
In His Own Words: Ralph Bakshi Talks About “The Lord of the Rings”
I had an opportunity to interview director Ralph Bakshi at his studio just before the release of his animated version of The Lord of the Rings. Here’s what he told me then.
Forests of Cartoons – and ‘Any Rags’ (1932)
Bimbo goes on a musical salvaging journey and ends up happy with a little money, a house (albeit made of trash) and a new girlfriend in Betty Boop.
Bugz Livez – Chapter Two: Fleaz (Pt. 2)
I bet you’ve just been itching for more coverage of the checkered career of the common flea in animated film. Well, you can quit kicking – here it is!
Merrie Melodies 1939-40: A Significant Year
The 1939-40 season of Merrie Melodies saw many familiar to us from endless television runs – and, late in the season, one of the most significant cartoons of all.
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]
