60 Years Ago: Gene Deitch’s “Alice Of Wonderland In Paris”
While Alice is not an outstanding animated feature, there is little in this movie to quibble about.
The 25th Anniversary of “Atlantis: The Lost Empire”
This film marked a distinct shift for Disney, moving from musical fairy tales and fables to an action-adventure format.
Merrie Melodies: “I Like Mountain Music” (1933)
I think this is the first of the many ‘Magazine covers come-to-life’ pictures through the 30s.
Frankly, I Don’t Give a Dam (Part 6)
This week, we’ll attempt a wrap-up of the subject of beavers for this article series.
The Human Animators behind Milton the Monster
These eight animators were just some of the men responsible for bringing this show to life in their own ways.
The Disney Studio During WWII: “Donald Duck Joins Up” by Richard Shale
It’s Memorial Day in the United States as we pause to remember those who have lost their lives in the armed services and reflect upon the sacrifices they made.
Classic Cartoons on Summer Vacation Part 4
We’ve had suggestions from Cartoon Research readers for more classic cartoons on summer vacation – and here are just three of them.
Thunderbean Preview
The summer is here and it’s Thunderbean time!
Frankly, I Don’t Give a Dam (Part 5)
Today, we cover nearly 30 years of television cartoons (with beavers) in one fell swoop.
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]
