Big Bad Blockbuster: The 90th Anniversary of Disney’s “Three Little Pigs.”
The Three Little Pigs arrived in theaters with the same force as the Big Bad Wolf blowing a house in. It was a blockbuster.
Tag Archives: Silly Symphonies
The Skeleton Dance
Almost every Halloween, the Walt Disney Company seems to showcase one of its earliest black-and-white cartoons, the very first Silly Symphony.
The Spooky Story of “The Skeleton Dance”
While not specifically stated to be Halloween, merely a supernatural frolic during the midnight hour, this innovative short cartoon certainly encapsulates the spirit of the spooky holiday.
Happy Henfruit Pt. 2: “Eggs-hilaration”
Whether your preference is low-calorie whites or fattening yolks, watch your cholesterol count, as we continue with a survey of cartoons centering on what a hen lays best.
Happy Henfruit Pt. 1: “Eggs-haustive Research”
With some alternative escapism from the real world, our attention turns to the Easter, when the animators turned to a staple of the season for story inspiration – the incredible, edible egg.
Hearts and Flowers – Part 1
As Valentine’s Day approaches, it seems appropriate to celebrate the season with the start of a retrospective on the involvement of flowers as a central figure in the animated cartoon.
Walt Disney’s “The Robber Kitten” (1935)
We’re back to animator breakdowns this month! This week, we follow little Ambrose in the Disney Silly Symphony, The Robber Kitten, one of the best – and most overlooked.
Disney’s Silly Symphony “King Neptune” (1932)
Here is another underwater-themed Silly Symphony—this time in early three-strip Technicolor! And as a bonus: I want you to help me pick the cartoon for my next post!
Disney’s “Frolicking Fish” (1930)
The premiere of Frolicking Fish occurred on July 19th, 1930 with prints of the cartoon printed on green stock to produce an effect appropriate for the setting.
Disney’s “Bugs In Love” (1932)
Today’s animator breakdown gathers insight into Bugs in Love and Bucky Bug, a little guy with a big history!
