Animation Anecdotes #399
In 1991 it was announced the upcoming feature film “Termite Terrace”, would be a live-action comedy loosely based on Jones’ autobiography Chuck Amuck.
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Animation Anecdotes #391
Composer Richard Stone used the same soundstage that Carl Stalling recorded on for the classic Warner Bros. cartoons to make the music for Animaniacs.
Animation Anecdotes #374
“Doing both the strip (Life in Hell) and the series, I’m having a blast,” says Matt Groening. “I’m doing what the teachers used to rap me on the knuckles for.”
Animation Anecdotes #333
On BraveStarr: “The idea was that Indians are the people closest to the earth which allowed us an element of mysticism,” said Filmation vice president Arthur Nadel.
Animation Anecdotes #265
“Richard Williams is working on his epic film. It’s a dream that he’s had for many years. It’s a hard thing to face but after this length of time, this dream could all too soon turn into a nightmare.”
Animation Anecdotes #255
Producer Gary Goldman told about recording actor John Carradine as the voice of the great owl in The Secret of Nimh: Carradine suffered from acute crippling arthritis and that he was on pain killers.
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…
Animation Anecdotes #176
Another Bomb. In 1992, animation designer Maurice Noble remembered his time working at Warners. “I would often look in to see (Mike) Maltese at work on a story idea and…
Animation Anecdotes #174
Hidden Initials. Matt Groening hid his initials in the hair (M) over Homer Simpson’s ear and the center of the ear (G). Extinct Jurassic Park. Artist Bill Stout was the…
Animation Anecdotes #160
Bluth’s Beauty and the Beast. According to well-respected animation historian (and Bluth historian who once worked for the animator-director) John Cawley: “Early in 1984, Don (Bluth) began in earnest turning…
