The Problem with Pooh
Oh bother! The bear with very little brain through no fault of his own certainly seems to be troublesome for the Walt Disney Company.
Animated Segments from an Unknown Navy Short (1944)
…and a preview of the menu art from my upcoming FLIP THE FROG blu ray.
Where There’s Smoke (Part 5)
I’m hot under the collar to continue expounding upon fire-fighting cartoons – and this week nearly all the major studios are represented.
Max and Dave: Color Classics 1937-38
While Fleischer attempted to spice up his color efforts with a string of original songs, they did not cross over to the hit parade, and produced little, if any, saleable material.
Animator Breakdown: “Mickey’s Circus” (1936)
Come along to the big top with Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck!
Part of a Balanced Breakfast
Disney’s connection with cereal products goes back to 1934. Here’s the story.
Bluto’s 90th Birthday!
One of the world’s most recognizable brutes celebrates his 90th birthday in 2022.
Where There’s Smoke (Part 4)
Our 1930’s firehouse toons will steam up your glasses and light a hotfoot under your funny bone. So grab a chair (preferably of inflammable material)!
Spin Special: Happy Birthday, Disney Legend Jimmy Johnson!
Best-known as founder of the Disney Music Group, he also earned legendary status from his influence on animation and theme parks.
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]
