The Partial (and Mostly Lost) History of Animation Smear Terminology
An examination of the terms used to create abstract motion blur and their usage in early animation.
Tag Archives: Warner Bos. Cartoons
Greg Ford on “Daffy Duck’s Quackbusters”
Going on sale today on blu-ray, Thad catches up with director Greg Ford to ask him about making the film and his experiences with Warner Bros.
The Almost-First Warner Bros. Cartoon: “Buster Bear” (1931)
Since scans were done in December 2016, I think it’s finally time to let poor Buster officially out of the bag!
“The Warner Brothers Cartoons” (1981)
We’re celebrating the anniversary of the book on the left – the 1981 first edition of the Warner Bros. cartoon filmography by Will Friedwald and myself.
70th Anniversary of “Duck Dodgers”
Both a striking science fiction vision and a cleverly crafted comedy, Chuck Jones’ Duck Dodgers is rightly considered a masterpiece of animation.
Love Stinks: Celebrating Pepe Le Pew
When it comes to a list of the most romantic leading men in film history, only one name stands out so pungently.
A Tribute To Abe Levitow (1922-1975)
An animator and director who worked with some of the biggest animation studios in Hollywood during the Golden Age.
Doggone Sweet: The 70th Anniversary of “Feed the Kitty”
Seventy years after its debut, Feed the Kitty stands as one of Warner Bros. most fantastic cartoon shorts.
In His Own Words: Bob Clampett on Bob McKimson
In 1980 I interviewed Bob Clampett about his memories of the McKimson brothers at Warner Brothers.
Lost Warner Bros. Original Titles
Here, feast your eyes on these: a selection of rarely seen Looney Tunes title cards and credits.
