It Came From Outer Space: The 25th Anniversary of “The Iron Giant”
Initially a box-office disappointment, the film has developed a devoted following in the two and a half decades since its debut.
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The Best of the Pest: A Tiny Tribute to Pixar’s “Ratatouille”
Hailed by critics and audiences, this Oscar winning feature continues to be remembered as the movie “about cooking that stars a rat”.
Family Dog
Once upon a time there was an animated series concocted by Brad Bird, Tim Burton and Steven Spielberg.
Brad Bird’s “The Spirit” That Never Was
Things might have been different if Brad Bird had gotten to direct his first intended animated feature film, one based on Will Eisner’s newspaper comic strip.
Animation Anecdotes #394
“You do not write down for animation. As a matter of fact, the music needs to be as emotionally powerful as it can be, because music is casting a spell.”
Animation Anecdotes #245
When asked how involved Ted Geisel (Dr. Seuss) was with the television specials done by DePatie-Freleng using his characters, David DePatie said, “He was a very hands-on guy.”
Animation Anecdotes #241
The Secret Origin of Huey, Dewey and Louie: they sprang from the daily Donald Duck comic strip drawn by Al Taliaferro.
Animation Anecdotes #237
“Rhapsody Rabbit” (1946) features concert pianist Bugs Bunny’s challenges as he tries to perform Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsody while being harassed by a mouse. Sound familiar?
Animation Anecdotes #234
For a recording session at the Disney Studio, Paul Frees pulled up to the gate, but the guard couldn’t find his name on the list. “Should I call someone?” asked the guard. “Don’t bother,” said Frees, before driving away.
Animation Anecdotes #213
Brad Bird’s Perspective. “I think all movies are an illusion, whether they are live action or animation,” said animation director Brad Bird in 2007. “And I think the best special…
