Heinz Edelmann and the Yellow Submarine
Edelmann was hugely influential in all aspects of the design of the film and the characters. Supposedly, he designed the Blue Meanies over a weekend.
Top 10 Best Musical Scores In A Cartoon Short
I thought it might be fun to list some of my favorite scores from classic animated shorts, and see what yours are as well.
Animation Ski Trails – 2
Again we ascend the peaks of Hollywood’s golden era for more frozen frolics with the champion winter athletes of Toontown, as they pursue the perilous pastime of skiing!
Lucky Luke’s First Animated Feature on Records
A tuneful look at the internationally renowned “poor lonesome cowboy” in his big-screen debut, as well as his connection with the Hanna-Barbera and Walt Disney Studios.
Walt Disney Classified: The Layout Manual, Part 2—THE CAMERA
The Camera Department at Disney provided one of the most vital functions of the animation process – because without it, how would audiences be able to view the films.
Going Bonkers
Bonkers D. Bobcat was a star at WackyToon Studios and designed to be as frantic and extreme as Roger Rabbit, and reminiscent of a classic Tex Avery character of the 1940s.
Regarding the Restoration of the First 13 Rainbow Parades
Here’s a short breakdown on each of the cartoons on my upcoming DVD/blu-ray set – and the folks and institutions that were my film sources.
Animation Ski Trails – Part 1
Put on your goggles, earmuffs, and bundle up warm for a bumpy ride over the ski mountains dreamed up by the movie moguls of Hollywood’s golden era of animation.
More Musical Changes For Merrie Melodies 1934-35
Once again we continue our exploration of the popular songs embedded in the classic Warner Bros. Cartoons. This post covers the tunes inside the 1933-34 Merrie Melodies.
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]
