In His Own Words: Jack Kirby at Fleischer Studios
I got to meet Jack Kirby briefly and asked him about his time at the Fleischer Studio in the 1930s.
Tag Archives: Fleischer Studios
Animation Profiles: AL EUGSTER
What do Pat Sullivan, Max Fleischer, Walt Disney, Ralph Bakshi, Screen Gems and Famous Studios have in common? All of them were a part of the fantastic career of animator/director Al Eugster!
Animator Profiles: MYRON WALDMAN
This week, we look into the career of one of the most notable animators of the East Coast, Myron Waldman!
Animator Profiles: Ben Solomon
This week’s post doubles as an overview of cartoonist Ben Solomon’s animation career, and as a look at his comic book work.
‘The Wizard’s Apprentice’ (1930)
This little trick film, although not animated, must have been seen by Disney and his staff at some point before or during the production of Fantasia.
Thunderbean News – and UPA’s ‘Big Tim’ (1949)
As is the case with many sponsored shorts by UPA, Big Tim, produced for Timkins Ball Bearings, is more cartoon than advertisement in some ways.
“Opening Night” (1933) – and a Busy Week For Thunderbean
Here’s a sort-of summary of the events of the week: Fleischer Rareties; Flip The Frog; and some beloved Van Bueren cartoons – now restored!
Gulliver Travels at 78
The bands that got to record covers for Fleischer Gulliver’s Travels songs ranged from the established swing groups, through the new sensations, and hopeful up-and-comers.
A Flurry of Films, Flip, and Fleischer Rarities for the Future!
We’re about to scan the very last film for the almost otherwise complete Fleischer Rarities set. One of the coolest items we’ve found (at least to me…), a “Traveltoon”.
My Top Ten “Most Wanted” Cartoons on DVD or Blu-Ray for 2018
Not that these have a chance of coming out this year, but here are my picks. What cartoons are high on your ‘wanted’ list? And which ones would you like to see Thunderbean do?
