“Weapon of War” Storyboard Comparison
The animation produced during World War II has always been of interest to us as so many of the films were made by the Golden Age Studios. Here is one of the best from the Army’s First Motion Picture Unit (FMPU).
Robert McKimson’s “Walky Talky Hawky” (1946)
This month’s feature—AH SAY—this month’s feature is “Foghorn February” on Cartoon Research! Bob McKimson’s Foghorn, that is… and here is his first appearance! That’s NOT a joke, son!
Disney’s Complete “Silly Symphony” Soundtrack Collection
A peek inside the soundtrack LPs of cartoons that set the foundation of feature animation with great music, storytelling—and voices that include Walt Disney himself.
A Chat With Jack Kinney
Jack Kinney is best known as the director of Der Fuehrer’s Face, the much admired Goofy how-to series, UPA’s first feature and a string of made-for-television Popeye cartoons. Here’s our brief chat.
“Ringing Bell” (1978) and “One Stormy Night” (2005)
These two were actually theatrical releases, not OAVs. Ringing Bell was produced by Sanrio and released in Japan on a theatrical double bill with The Mouse and His Child.
A Few New Reviews: Mickey Mouse, Pink Panther, Private Snafu
Garry Apgar’s new book on Mickey Mouse, Mark Arnold’s collection of DePatie-Freleng history, and another plug for Thunderbean’s Private Snafu blu-ray.
Animation Anecdotes #247
This week the Anecdotes include Roger Rabbit, Mel Blanc, Don Bluth, Judy Jetson, Mr. Magoo, Oliver and Company and The Three Stooges.
First Look: “Flip the Frog” and “Cubby Bear” Scans
This week this space is devoted to an update and showing still frames on two projects in progress: Ub Iwerk’s Flip the Frog and Van Beuren Studio’s Cubby Bear.
Grover Groundhog in “One Meat Brawl” (1947)
In light of the incredible amount of snow the East Coast has received, and other upcoming events, here’s a special column for Groundhog Day in this week’s breakdown!
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]
