Animator Breakdown: “Porky’s Hero Agency” (1937)
Porky dreams he is “Porkykarkus,” the proprietor of a hero-for-hire agency – and here is a breakdown of that amazing cartoon.
Part 2 – Cristiani, Ducaud and Co.
Part 2 of our three-part series of the earliest animated features ever created.
The Art of War: The 25th Anniversary of “Mulan”
Disney’s 36th animated feature is based on a legendary Chinese folk tale dating back to the 4th century but feels like a story for our times.
Update: Sending “Flip” to Mastering!
Cartoon: “Jolly Fish” (1932)
There’s something so comfortable about watching a cartoon that isn’t trying to impress you in any way but rather just give you a chuckle.
Unpredictable as Weather (Part 9)
By late 1935 and 1936, color was beginning to rule when it came to cartoons emphasizing spectacle and special effects.
Famous Studios: Screen Songs 1948-49
These cartoons seem to be developing a formula: find a locale, and build gags around it – and bonuses for the abundance of punny gags.
Argentina, 1916-1931: Quirino Cristiani and the Movie that were Four – Part 1
Argentina had not produced the first animated feature, as historian Giannalberto Bendazzi claimed, but – most probably – the first four.
“Bear” With Her: A Celebration of Pixar’s “Brave”
The back story of the production of is one fraught with challenges, but the end result is a unique, rousing film.
“The Complete Animated Adventures of The Little King” on Blu-ray!
The Little King blu-ray set is back from replication! Here’s “Marching Along” with the Rufle Baton, now shared with everyone here.
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]
