Jack Mercer as Himself – and Popeye – on Records
With last Saturday being the 108th birthday of the Sailor Man’s most well-known voice, here’s a celebratory look at an LP featuring his voice on almost every groove.
Cartoons Considered For An Academy Award – 1983
1983 was a significant year, as it marked a return for a Disney short as an Oscar nominee. But it was a clever clay animated spoof, produced in Brooklyn, that took home the Academy Award.
Snow White Travels
“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” conquered the rest of the world, and the Disney crew had their boots laced and were ready to go! And, where the film went – so did the song score.
Paying Income Taxes: The Disney Way
This time of year, most Americans turn some of their attention to filing income tax returns by the April 15th deadline. So, it’s no surprise that in January of 1942,…
Animation Anecdotes #345
Chuck Jones, talking about his animated segment in Stay Tuned (1992) said, “It’s more like the old Warner Bros. cartoons which could be enjoyed by all audiences.”
Rock and Roll Animated Videos
Here’s a few animated music videos that are a little less seen. Some of these have some nicely executed animation, while others don’t quite get there – but each is an interesting watch.
Moonlighting Animation Artists in Comics: CARLO VINCI
Today’s moonlighting animation artist in comics is the renowned Terrytoons and Hanna-Barbera animator Carlo Vinci!
Walt Disney’s “The Country Cousin” on Records
The Disneyland Records adaptation of The Country Cousin is lesser known among Disney recordings, notably different from the cartoon version and invites some interesting speculation.
Hi Sibley and “Those Aggrivatin’ Animations”
Cartoonist Hi Sibley authored an article for Motion Picture Magazine in May, 1917 humorously detailing his attempts at animated filmmaking.
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]
