Hearty Boys and The Strange Case of The Upside Down Ghost
The friendship of young animators Phil Kimmelman, Pablo Ferro and Dante Barbetta.
Walt Disney and Polo
In the 1930s, there were more than 25 polo fields in Los Angeles, and the “Mickey Mouse Team” captained by Walt Disney played at the Uplifters Polo Field.
Stop Motion Marvels Blu-ray is shipping!
…and this post gives you a preview!
We, Robots! (Part 6): Tin-Types
The advent of the 1960’s saw little change in the concept, powers, or design of robots – at least as far as the animated shorts were concerned.
Max and Dave: Betty Boop 1938-39 – Swingin’ to The End
Boop by this time was frequently relegated to second chair, taking a definite back seat to her supporting cast.
My Way Overdue 2022 Book Reviews
I’ve read a lot of books this year and haven’t had a moment to post about them. But now the time has come.
Animation Anecdotes Redux
Today to celebrate installment #400 of Suspended Animation, I am returning to my original format of random anecdotes.
Paul Vester’s “Sunbeam” (1980)
British animator Paul Vester’s short is an affectionate tribute to golden age animation, utilizing his own brilliant animation techniques.
We, Robots! (Part 5): Artificial Stupidity
We enter the 1950’s this week, where the clatter of robotic tin still continues to result in the clanking of coin for producers and distributors.
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]
