Four West Coast Blips
After World War II, many smaller animation studios popped up in cities all around the country. Hollywood saw more than its fair share.
Tag Archives: Pete Burness
UPA’s “Magoo’s Three-Point Landing” (1958)
Here’s a rare treat: an animator breakdown for a UPA Mister Magoo – and a good opportunity to discuss each of the individual artists credited.
Cartoons Considered For An Academy Award – 1958
What does Richard Williams have in common with Paul J. Smith, Robert McKimson, Isadore Sparber, Alex Lovy and Hanna-Barbera? All were “snubbed” by Oscar in 1958.
Two Partial Drafts: “Magoo Goes Overboard” (1957) and “The Flying Bear” (1941)
This week’s breakdowns are a Pete Burness double feature. Burness directed the UPA’s Magoo and was an animator on MGM’s Barney Bear.
UPA’s Mr. Magoo in “Grizzley Golfer” (1951)
What’s that? A UPA draft, featuring Mister Magoo? This draft for Grizzly Golfer was sourced from the papers of Pete Burness; however, the document has only partial animator credits.
When Animators Walked The Earth
It’s fast becoming history, but once upon a time people made magic out of pencil, paper and paints. It was a time of 35mm film, clattery green moviolas, and giant…
