Marvel’s “Sub Mariner” in Animation
An look at one of the most popular Marvel Comics’ characters to not yet make an appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner.
Some Stop Motion Outtakes from “Bury the Axis” (1943)
I thought I’d share one of the rarities from my forthcoming Lou Bunin set: reels of outtakes from the wartime propaganda short Bury the Axis.
Aw, Whadda You Afraid Of?? (Part 2)
We’ve still got one article worth of fallout from the realm of superstition to wade through, so fasten your seat belts for another bumpy ride.
The Melodies Were Still Merrie
During the 1931-32 film season the Warner Brothers cartoon unit started their second series of cartoons, titled “Merrie Melodies”. Here are the songs that inspired them.
Daws Butler on Camera
Found in Mark Kausler’s closet: two odd ball live action films starring voice actor extraordinaire Daws Butler – but neither print features his voice!
In His Own Words: John Hench on “Fantasia”
John Hench’s work on Disney animation is often forgotten, and his contribution to Fantasia has not really been documented – even in the book he wrote himself.
A Paramount Screen Song: “The Circus Comes to Clown” (1947)
I’m actually most fond of this one because of the character designs and the very odd appearance of Blackie the Sheep, unusually miserable in this one short.
Aw, Whadda You Afraid Of?? (Part 1)
We are fast approaching Friday the 13th and the various forms of superstition that have provided jinxes and hoodoos to many an animated star over the years.
Back to School with Jiminy Cricket and His Friends
Few cartoon characters helped us learn more about safety, math, language, manners and plain common sense than Official Conscience Jiminy Cricket, with some help from his pals.
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]
