Unpredictable As Weather – Part 7
It’s El Niño season in the animated world, as heavy rain and snow appear to dominate.
Famous Studios: Popeye Washes Out His Theatrical Career
Their were endless possibilities in the combination of Popeye, Olive Oyl, and Bluto – as well as in the music played in the background.
Why Wasn’t There a KISS Cartoon?
It seems there were multiple attempts – so let’s take a look at what might have been, as well as what actually was.
Cartman, Colorado, and Controversy: A Micro History of “South Park”
26 years later, a look back at what is now an indelible part off our pop culture.
Presenting the “Rufle Baton”!
Animator George Rufle came up with this clever device, hidden from view for over 90 years.
Unpredictable as Weather (Part 6)
Mickey, Cubby, Oswald, Terrytoons dogs, and a couple of chances to follow the bouncing ball leave our casts weather-beaten and with a stormy disposition.
Thad K Reviews “Looney Tunes Collectors Choice” Vol. 1
This is more or less what I would have prioritized if I had to program a disc of Warner cartoons never available before.
Brace Yourself, Here Comes Pablo Ferro!
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Animator Pablo Ferro (but were afraid to ask).
A Howl of a Good Time: The 80th Anniversary of “Red Hot Riding Hood”
It’s hard to believe that this game changing Tex Avery short celebrates its big 8-0 anniversary this year. Oh Wolfie!
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]
