Cartoons Considered For An Academy Award – 1957
This year’s Oscar snubs include an independent film from John Hubley, new wave Terrytoons from Gene Deitch, a few last gasps from UPA… and What’s Opera Doc.
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More Terrytoons in CinemaScope
Most existent versions of these cartoons were panned-and-scanned for television airings, so I took upon myself to find as many wide-format prints on film as possible – the only way to view these cartoons the proper way.
Tom & Jerry – The Gene Deitch Collection
EDITOR’S NOTE: Tomorrow is the release date for TOM & JERRY: THE GENE DEITCH COLLECTION. Considering the sorry state of the DVD business – at least among the major studios…
More Japanese Animated Commercials
I’m back again this week with another look at vintage commercials from Japan. And its quite an interesting bunch! Morinaga Milk Caramel From 1954, here’s one featuring live-action and animation….
More Animated Pilots
Today I continue with more cartoon pilots that never went anywhere. Hang on tight, because there are more of these than you thought lying around. Here’s a fresh crop. Samson…
“Easy Winners” (1958) – The Lost Gene Deitch-Jules Feiffer Terrytoons TV Pilot
One of the most intriguing “could’ve-been” projects in animation history is Easy Winners. Gene Deitch protégée Jules Feiffer came up with a kids show that was clearly ahead of its…
Animated Pilots That Never Made It
Editor’s Note: This week Steve Stanchfield is on the road – off to explore several film collections away from his Ann Arbor home base. Filling in today is our resident…
Toilet Paper and Other Modern Conveniences
Warning: This edition of Classic Animated Advertising will be extremely rude. If you are disgusted by discussions of the porcelain receptacle found in most American lavatories as well as its…
Gene Deitch’s Lost “Small World” Comic Strip
Editor’s Note: Academy Award winning animator Gene Deitch celebrates his 90th birthday on Friday August 8th. To commemorate this event Gene has decided to give us all a present –…
Terrytoons in CinemaScope
I’m one of the handful of people who collects cartoons on 16mm film. Some I got for bargain prices, others I had to shell out more, and a lot more…
