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POSTS FOR “February, 2008“Cartoon Brew's home for up-to-the-minute, unedited announcements and press releases direct from industry sources.
February 19, 2008 1:05 am
Are you ready to put this in your “Bikini Bottom”?
Spongebob is a huge success, and merchandise like this literally sticks it to the competition. But this product ranks with the infamous Mickey Mouse vibrator as one of the most miscast in cartoon licensing history! What were they thinking? Spongebob has enough trouble regarding his sexual identity. Ren & Stimpy may have been a better choice here… but Spongebob? Nah! 91 Comments » posted in Bad Ideas, Cartoon Culture, Essentials, nickelodeon 
February 19, 2008 12:02 am
“It’s like a children’s show, but in Bosnia!” -Patton Oswalt
“Highly Recommended!” and “Best pick of the week!” – Time Out NY One more quick little plug for our Cartoon Dump live comedy show tonight in New York City. Join Frank Conniff and Erica Doering at 8pm at Comix at 353 West 14th Street. Ordering advance tickets (before 2pm) is a few bucks cheaper than buying them at the door. No Comments » posted in Events
February 18, 2008 1:00 pm
The Brothers McLeod have recently completed a series of shorts called Pedro and Frankensheep for Children’s BBC (CBBC) in the United Kingdom. It starts airing on UK TV everyday begining next week (for the next two weeks at 4:30pm). Ten 5-minute episodes were produced, co-written by the brothers with Phil Cooper. Characters were designed by Greg McLeod in his distinctive style and voices were supplied by Simon Greenall and Myles McLeod (the latter as the voice of Frank and Hugo). Here’s the first one, given an “online pre-release” to generate buzz: Start buzzing. 11 Comments » posted in TV, Brothers McLeod
February 18, 2008 4:49 am
The new Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim’s “Sunday in the Park with George”, which has been brought over from London, is notable in that it’s directed by former animator Sam Buntrock, who has incorporated video-projected digital animation into the play. Brew friend C. Edwards, who saw the play recently, says, “The original production in 1983 is good, but the video effects improve on the whole show, especially the second act. It’s the first time I’ve seen video projection used in a Broadway stage production that didn’t look cheap (like in the Johnny Cash musical, “Ring of Fire”). And it was nice to see someone integrate animation in with live performers in a stage musical.” A piece in last weekend’s New York Times offers comments from Buntrock and Sondheim about the production. 4 Comments » posted in Cartoon Culture
February 18, 2008 4:38 am
Cultural critic Terry Teachout wrote a thought-provoking piece in last weekend’s Wall Street Journal about how artists with extraordinary promise like Leonard Bernstein, Orson Welles and Ralph Ellison failed to live up to their potential because of the dreaded “importantitis.” Who in the animation world has suffered from the same ailment? The most notable example who comes to mind would be Richard Williams. Teachout contrasts these artists with choreographer George Balanchine:
In the animation world, the likely parallel to Balanchine would be directors like Tex Avery, Friz Freleng and Chuck Jones, who produced animated shorts year in and year out, practicing their craft consistently and rarely ever looking back, and ultimately ending up with some of the most beloved classics in the history of the art form. 25 Comments » posted in Ideas/Commentary
February 17, 2008 6:52 pm
What do you give the Disney fan who has everything? How about Walt’s head. Many more creepy pics in the eBay listing.
UPDATE: Wilson Swain writes to us, “I thought you might appreciate seeing this sculpture I made back in school.” 30 Comments » posted in Disney
February 17, 2008 3:20 pm
Does this place really exist? Because if it does, I am so there! (Thanks, Sebastien Dabadie) 12 Comments » posted in Cartoon Culture
February 16, 2008 1:40 pm
New York: The worst cartoons ever made, live music, and subversive comedy return. Cartoon Dump once again visits the Big Apple this Tuesday, Feb. 19th at 8pm, at Comix 353 W. 14th St. (Just east of 9th Ave.). Special comedy guest: Rena Zager. Order Advance Tickets HERE or call the box office (212) 524-2500. Next week, back in Los Angeles Cartoon Dump continues its monthly performances at the Steve Allen Theatre in Hollywood. Our February show is on Tuesday, February 26th at 8pm, with special comedy guest star Morgan Murphy. It’s a great big load of fun. Don’t take my word for it… read Peter Sanderson’s review at Quick Stop Entertainment. Join us this month! |
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