Robert McKimson’s “Muscle Tussle” (1953)
It’s the battle of the brawn in this week’s animator breakdown, with Daffy Duck!
“Woody Woodpecker” Cartoon Soundtracks on Records
Peter Pan Records gave the world its last chance to enjoy soundtrack versions of some Walter Lantz cartoons on vinyl just before the advent of VHS tapes and CDs.
Cartoons Considered For An Academy Award 1971
Despite entries from veterans like George Pal and Gerry Chiniquy, the Academy’s Shorts Branch preferred to look outward – away from Hollywood.
Sing Me A Cartoon #14: Betty Boop’s Platter Party
Of the various girls who are said to have done the voice of Betty Boop, none made more out of it than Mae Questel.
100 Paintings of Mickey Mouse by a Color-Blind Pop Artist
A fascinating story of triumph over adversity, coupled with the visually rich artwork of a contemporary pop artist. This is the subject of my latest book.
Animation Anecdotes #333
On BraveStarr: “The idea was that Indians are the people closest to the earth which allowed us an element of mysticism,” said Filmation vice president Arthur Nadel.
Notes On the Iwerks’ “Comi-Color” Materials
This week, I will write a little about the Iwerks ComiColor master materials at UCLA. These materials are in varied condition, but generally are in amazing shape.
Walt Disney’s “Father Noah’s Ark” (1933)
Forecast calls for 40 days and 40 nights of rain, so climb aboard Noah’s ark for this week’s animator breakdown!
Louella Parsons on the Great Disney Films
Her word weighed heavily with the public. Her opinion could make or break a film. The good news – she was quite the fan of Walt Disney.
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]
