Small World: The 30th Anniversary of “Thumbelina”
One only wishes that this artistry was partnered with a stronger story that allowed for some emotional attachment to the characters.
Scrappy In “Showing Off” (1931)
It’s an especially well animated short – and Scrappy smokes through half the film. Kids – don’t try this at home!
In the Center Ring (Part 8)
1947 was a busy year for cartoon circus action, among them a George Pal Puppetoon, a Disney featurette, a Tex Avery oddity, and visits by Andy Panda and Popeye.
Van Beuren Music 1932-33
The 1932-33 season was very good for RKO Pictures – and Van Beuren’s cartoon division.
Fleischer Cartoons at The Museum of Modern Art
The low-down on the spectacular Fleischer cartoon screenings next month at New York’s Museum of Modern Art.
Boy Wonder: The 60th Anniversary of “Jonny Quest”
Jonny Quest was an amalgam of what was popular during 1964, from “cliffhanger” radio serials to James Bond.
Thad K. Reviews Looney Tunes: Collector’s Choice Vol. 3
A mere three months after the second volume – and it’s another winner for the Warner Archive Collection.
In the Center Ring (Part 7)
This week, many well-known animated stars try their hands at circus-related stories.
Marni Nixon and The Sound of Cartoon Music
February 22 marks the birthday of filmdom’s most famous “ghost singer,” who brought the perfect pitch to animation as well as live action.
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]
