The “Rock-A-Doodle” Story
Rock-A-Doodle was a confusing 1991 animated feature produced by Sullivan Bluth Studios and Goldcrest Films. Here’s the story.
People Watching 16mm Cartoon Prints on YouTube
I’m amazed at how many people are posting 16mm cartoons they’re shooting off a screen, or using professional scanners. Here’s a sample of what I mean.
Hit the Beach (Part 9)
Today we follow animation’s sun-worshipers into the later 1950’s. Pass the bottle of Coppertone QT, if you please.
The Never-Ending Storytellers of Walt Disney’s “Peter Pan”
A look at Disneyland Records’ first dialogue-driven “Storyteller” recording, its three narrators, and its variations from 1958 to today.
Yasuji Murata: The Droll Fantasist
Murata was a rare animator that followed Winsor McCay’s lead: he conveyed his fantastic tales in a rather droll, dry manner.
Whatever Happened to Walt’s Garage Studio?
Walt asked his uncle if he could set up a small animation studio in the garage. The rest is history.
Live show at Cinelounge tonight – and Van Beuren “Summertime”
The early sound Aesop’s Fables are fascinating as they’re not yet committed to actually making well-synchronized sound cartoons.
Hit the Beach (Part 8)
In this installment, we cover the years 1951 through 1953 – another period when suntans seemed more desirable, in spite of dermatologists’ advice.
Singing its Praises: The 40th Anniversary of Ralph Bakshi’s “American Pop”
Even with the latest technology at your disposal, one would be hard pressed to tackle a subject like, oh, the entire history of pop music in an animated film.
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]
