Unsung Voice Artists: Norma Macmillan
Considering the range and renown of the characters she portrayed, this actress deserves a shining star in animation history.
Going for the Gold: The 25th Anniversary of “The Road to El Dorado”
In the twenty-five years since its release, the film has found a devoted following.
Pepper the Pup in “Toodle-oo-o” (1931)
One of the oddities produced by John Burton and other members of the former ‘Kinex’ studios, an interesting and ambitious little film.
Cartoons About Cartoons (Part 25)
All action in this post comes from the stars of Warner, Paramount, and MGM, with the final appearance by Terrytoons’ Dinky Duck.
Columbia’s Musical “Gems” 1932-34
The cartoon department didn’t have any stellar successes, but were producing a consistent line of cartoons that pleased exhibitors and audiences alike.
Heavy Traffic Is Heavy, Heavy
Howard Beckerman reviews Bakshi’s Heavy Traffic in 1973.
Awards with Character Part 2: More Oscar-Winning Animated Short Subjects Celebrating Anniversaries
Here are three more Oscar winning shorts that are celebrating an anniversary this year.
Cubby Bear in “Love’s Labor Won” (1933)
It’s definitely a Van Beuren sort of day here….
Cartoons About Cartoons (Part 24)
Magic pencils and paintbrushes abound, as characters continue to provide savvy interaction with the audience.
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]
