Disney’s “Hockey Homicide” (1945)
If this author had to pick his favorite moment in the history of sports, it would have to be a certain hockey match between the Loose Leafs and the Ant Eaters.
Tom & Jerry Explore Outer Space on Records
Before there was a Star Wars, cartoon characters were conquering the galaxy right and left. Here’s the second time the cat and mouse team flew a platter into space.
Chatting with Tom Baron and Dick Hall
Tom Baron and Dick Hall are not exactly names that trip off the tongues of animation historians, though parts of their careers (if only in terms of credits) are easy enough to discover.
Pinocchio in Animation – Part 5
The fifth part of my survey of animated Pinocchio films – today an Italian feature and a recent French movie.
Tex Avery Chills and Thrills, 1955
There is even more to this Legend of Rockabye Point than at first meets the eye. Decades later, follow a runaway holiday balloon to learn a new secret about the man who gave us Chilly Willy.
Animation Anecdotes: Christmas Day Special Edition
Happy Holidays to all. Today we have a special edition of Animation Anecdotes with a Christmas theme – featuring information on unmade Disney and Bluth films, and favorites from DePatie-Freleng, Ralph Bakshi and Nelvana.
Christmas Eve at Cartoon Research!
Since it’s Christmas Eve day, we need a bunch of Christmas cartoons right this very minute! I thought it would be nice to present some of my recent transfers…
MGM’s “The Night Before Christmas” (1941) With Tom & Jerry
Here’s an early Tom and Jerry – The Night Before Christmas. It may be two days before Christmas now, but it’s close enough!
Christmas Records with Popeye, Superman, Batman & Wonder Woman
One of the mighty sailor man’s best vinyl ventures – plus a holiday romp with DC superheroes as they save citizens, cities, the planet, and of course, save Christmas.
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]
