Technicolor “Rainbow Parade” Model Sheets
Several of these model sheets are for a never-produced Felix the cat short.
Tag Archives: Felix The Cat
Unpredictable as Weather (Part 9)
By late 1935 and 1936, color was beginning to rule when it came to cartoons emphasizing spectacle and special effects.
Thunderbean Thoughts — and a few required animation history viewings!
I thought I’d share a few things that I think are must-sees in my animation history class, even though they’re not the eras often highlighted here.
Unpredictable As Weather (Part 1)
Our latest trail will focus on the weather – in all forms. Drought. Tornado. Blizzard. You name it – and a toon’s been through it.
Van Beuren’s “Pastrytown Wedding” (1934)
How many folks here remember seeing this cartoon when growing up on local television? I’d love to hear your memories of that.
We, Robots! (Part 9): Magic Bag and Maid Service
Today, we’ll take a special sidetrip concentrating on two series of the late 50’s and early 60’s which obtained a reputation for regularly featuring mechanical men.
Where There’s Smoke (Part 1)
It’s supposed to be prohibited speech to yell “Fire!” in a crowded theater. So we’ll stay within the law, opening this new series by yelling “Theater!” at a crowded fire.
Hit the Beach (Part 10)
As usual, Hanna Barbera takes the lead in producing beach-related episodes, while a handful of surviving theatrical studios provide occasional output on a similar theme.
New “Cartoon Roots”, Old Otto Messmer Rarities
The new Cartoon Roots: Feline Follies chronicles some of Messmer’s early animation work from the late 1910s and through some of 1923.
The “On Hold” Blu-ray Is Done
I’ve managed to get my ‘On Hold’ set finished this last week, so here is a little sneak preview of what it contains.
