“Lesser-Known” Films You Might Have Missed
The joy of discovering something I haven’t seen – I never seem to lose it. This week I post a few films YOU might not have seen.
Animation Ski Trails – 4
In a wrap-up to the subject of skiing – we’ve reached the foot of the mountain, and an early thaw is setting in. Our final run on the subject.
The Tale of Disney’s Cinderella Storyteller Albums
In celebration of the film’s 70th anniversary year, here’s a look at five Cinderella story albums–all as lovely as their name–from Disneyland Records between 1957 and 1980.
Japanese Intros for Hanna-Barbera Cartoons
When Hanna-Barbera cartoons aired in Japan, many sported new theme songs created by Japanese composers and singers. I thought it would be fun to showcase some of the more notable ones.
In His Own Words: Ken Anderson on Disney’s “Robin Hood” (1973)
What makes Disney’s Robin Hood a milestone is that it is one of the major inspirations for the official birth of furry fandom around 1980.
Jumping Back into ‘Stop Motion Marvels’
I’ve been obsessively gathering films for the HD re-issue of the first volume of my Stop Motion Marvels set. Here’s a few shorts from the original set that have found some fame on the internet.
Animation Ski Trails – 3
Many post-war cartoon notables would follow the ski trails through the twists and turns of the 1950’s. Here’s how they did it.
Bye Bye Buddy!
The studio found its new star from one of the gang introduced in the Merrie Melodies short, I Haven’t Got a Hat. And they continued to plug songs from Warner Bros. films.
Origins of the Duck
Donald’s story is well known, but as we delve into it, we find new, unsuspected, and rich territory to explore. One example is his origin story.
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]
