Go East, Young Toon (Part 4)
Today’s survey might be called doubly-pleasurable, as it abounds in doubles. Two Sultans. Two Oswalds. Two ComiColors. Two retellings of “Ali Baba”.
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Cartoons At Bat (Part 2)
Today’s line-up takes us from 1932 all the way into mid-1937.
Flights of Fancy (Part 3): Lifts from Take-Offs
This week we start to notice more frequent reuses and modifications of old material among the numerous aerial cartoons produced during the early 1930’s.
“The Caveman” (1934) starring Willie Whopper
I thought it would be a nice thing to share this jaw dropping restoration of The Caveman with Willie Whopper, from the Willie Whopper Blu-ray project a few years back.
“Willie Whopper” on Blu-ray/DVD – Finally Here and Shipping Now!
I’m happy to announce that the long awaited Blu-ray/DVD combo,”Ub Iwerks’ Willie Whopper” is finished and shipping this week! Here are the details.
A Nifty Reel of Shamus Culhane Commercials
Shamus Culhane Productions was one of many small outfits producing commercials in the early days of Television. Here an HD transfer of Culhane’s TV spots, sent around to ad agencies at the time.
Thunderbean Update and “Let’s Ring Doorbells” (1935)
I promised Jerry that Thunderbean Thursday would be back with a vengeance, so here it is – with updates, a new ‘special’ set offer, and a Scrappy cartoon to boot!
The Future of Animation Film Restoration
Musings on mastering and some thoughts on the future of animated film restoration. And a visit with Scrappy and Bimbo.
More “Willie Whopper” Restorations (and pre-order details!)
I wanted to talk a little bit about the color Whoppers and a few more of the Willies this week, plus offer the ‘Pre-order’ for the set… but first, a…
FIRST LOOK: Willie Whopper Restorations
The summer here is always much anticipated; it’s a time where I’m able to catch up on so many things and commit uninterrupted time to the often interuppted or longer…
