Disney’s “Reynard” – Part Two
The second part of the story of Walt Disney struggles to make the tales of Reynard the Fox into an animated feature film.
Hey! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays All – with a Small Holiday Cartoon Program!
Since its Christmas time.. let’s watch some Christmas cartoons!
Flights of Fancy (Part 1) – Revving Up
We’ll begin an exploration of the “wild blue yonder” in this new series of posts, documenting cartoonists’ love affair with aircraft.
Max and Dave: Screen Songs 1932-33
Miss Betty Boop was proving to be a charmer, in both the Screen Songs and in her own series, where sense of humor remained as anarchic as ever.
Disney’s “Reynard The Fox” – Part One
In the 1930s, Walt Disney was interested in two French properties, but both presented story challenges.
Back to School (Part 13)
Pencils down. Those of you who have reached this stage may consider yourself as achieving a passing grade. Class dismissed!
Alvin, Simon… and Chip ‘n Dale?
Chip ‘n Dale’s crack at The Chipmunks’ hottest holiday chestnut is part of the inside story of Disney Christmas albums from the late ‘70s/early ‘80s.
Seldom Seen Christmas Specials
Looking for some options to round out your Christmas special rotation? Here are a few that have become overlooked with the passage of each holiday Season.
In Her Own Words: Jodi Benson on The Little Mermaid
In 2015 I got to interview Jodi in front of a limited paying audience of sixty people.
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]
