Jiminy Cricket on Records
A look at two records by one of the most popular stars of Broadway, Hollywood and the early record industry, in the signature cartoon role he first voiced in Pinocchio.
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Cartoon Characters for President!
This is as political as I think we ever need to get here at Cartoon Research, but have you ever considered how many cartoon characters that have “run” for President?
The Lost Disney Animated “Figment” Films
When Epcot Center theme park opened in Florida, the Journey to Imagination pavilion featured two characters who captured the heart of audiences: Dreamfinder, and his little purple dragon companion, Figment.
The #1 All-Time Greatest Cartoon Record Album Ever Made
The grand finale to last week’s list of top ten greatest cartoon records is — forgive the unabashed subjectivity —the best record album in any genre.
Chatting with Lars Calonius and Ken O’Brien
Lars Calonius and Ken O’Brien both started out at Disney’s around the same time, though their career paths diverged in significant ways.
Animation Anecdotes #250
Paul Murry is perhaps most famous for his comic book work, especially for Mickey Mouse in Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories. But he got his start as the animation assistant for Disney Legend Fred Moore.
DePatie-Freleng’s “Bear Who Slept Through Christmas” on Records
A fond look at the vinyl version of a rarely seen ’70s holiday TV staple — with characters revived in the ’80s in a second special and a line of merchandise.
Argentine Animated Features Part 4: The Patagonik Film Group Appears
Part four of my survey of Argentine animated feature films, today with films from the Patagonik group and Manuel García Ferré – featuring Dibu and Manuelita.
Animation Anecdotes #223
Disney had acquired certain rights to Winnie The Pooh in 1961 and made a featurette released in 1966. However, it turned out that author A.A. Milne had granted some of his rights to more than one entity.
Robert McKimson’s “Gorilla My Dreams”
Gather ‘round, folks! It’s a Bugs Bunny jungle “pitcher”! Precarious journeys in a mysterious jungle proved successful in newsprint and screen throughout the first half of the 20th century, as…
