Lantz – a Lot! (Part 8)
1935-1936 was an interesting year for Universal and Walter Lantz. For one thing, Oswald’s transformation into a naturalistic white bunny!
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Lantz – a Lot! (Part 5)
Although Pooch the Pup never did catch on, the Oswalds were continuing, most recently with a run of operetta cartoons and gagged-up fairytales.
Lantz – a Lot! (Part 2): 1930
Some may find the musical scores to be the highlights of these cartoons.
Story To Screen: Walter Lantz “Fox And The Rabbit” (1935)
We have a special treat today: a closer look the final Lantz color cartoon in the 1934-35 release season.
“Movie Phoney News” (1938) – A New Universal Cartoon!
I’ve always been fascinated by the really odd films that are a part of the regular release schedules at pretty much every studio. Here’s one from Lantz.
The Ray Abrams Archives – Part 2: Envelope Art
Continuing our deep dive through a treasure trove of mementos from veteran animator Ray Abrams (Lantz, MGM, Avery, H-B) courtesy of his son William Abrams.
Animation In Universal Trailers
This week let’s look at some Universal animated sequences in trailers (and a title you’ve likely seen). Dave Fleischer likely had a hand in these various Universal sequences.
Dauntless Dan Smells a Rat? 1939
The villainous Rudolf Ratbone was outdone by the heroine Nellie in this short-lived Lantz Cartune series that spoofed 1890s melodramas.
