“Let’s Go!” (1937)
Thunderbean News: Im sitting here, after a whole day of attempting to sit here, evaluating cleanups on Flip the Frog cartoons. On my mind are the many, many fixes. The…
Moonlighting Animation Artists in Comics: FRANK TIPPER
This week moonlighting artist in comics is Frank Tipper, who we’ll find out was more than just a character animator…
Disney’s “Robin Hood” on Records
A look at the original Disneyland vinyl releases – as well as the new Disney Legacy Collection expanded soundtrack CD set – of the hit 1973 Disney animated comedy.
Cartoons Considered For An Academy Award – 1965
This year marked an increase in the actual number of short films submitted – and the quality all-around was quite high.
Sing Me A Cartoon 6: …and What Comes after a Wedding?
Once Mickey and Minnie Mouse got married – in song – it was inevitable that they should become parents… at least on records.
Adding Character to a Silent Cartoon with Music
If you have not had the opportunity to see silent films with live musical accompaniment, I urge to jump at the next chance you get.
Animation Anecdotes #325
Why So Many Mice in Animation? “It’s a terrible thing to say, but mice are easy to draw,” says animator Bob Kurtz.
Moonlighting Animation Artists: Comics by George Gordon and Preston Blair
This week, we look into the only known comic book work by two major MGM animators, George Gordon and Preston Blair!
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]
