70th Anniversary of “Duck Dodgers”
Both a striking science fiction vision and a cleverly crafted comedy, Chuck Jones’ Duck Dodgers is rightly considered a masterpiece of animation.
A Little Revisit to Ted Eshbaugh’s Work
Eshbaugh’s work in the 30s and 40s has always fascinated me— and good versions of his work became one of the big motivators for Thunderbean.
Unpredictable as Weather (Part 13)
Stormy action from three studios on this week’s bill from 1938-39. Let’s get breezin’ along.
Famous Studios: Screen Songs 1949-50
The late 40s Screen Songs primarily tended to remain those old chestnuts that would linger in older audiences’ memories.
Classic TV Cartoons Go “Fourth!”
As Independence Day approaches, a look back at several TV cartoons that were patriotic in their themes and settings.
Love Stinks: Celebrating Pepe Le Pew
When it comes to a list of the most romantic leading men in film history, only one name stands out so pungently.
Looking ahead: The Rest of the Year in Old Cartoons at Thunderbean
It’s been an overly busy time these last few weeks here, putting the finishing touches on the Blu-ray masters and sending them out the door.
Unpredictable as Weather (Part 12)
A mixed bag of stormy offerings today from 1938, with heavy doses from Disney and Warner Brothers, and a side-dish from Terrytoons and Columbia.
Jim Korkis Needs Our Help!
The internationally-respected Disney historian has had a series of major medical issues and is in need of financial help to pay his bills.
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]
