Classic
Animation collector Martin Almeyra sent me another intriguing set of
historical pieces from his archives to share with our readers: …
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3-D
In 1941, the Fleischer Studio constructed this elaborate
three-dimensional distorted perspective set for the feature Mr. …
three-dimensional distorted perspective set for the feature Mr. …
Classic
Question for my fellow historians: When was the last time you
saw a letter from Paul Terry or Fred Quimby? Today is your …
saw a letter from Paul Terry or Fred Quimby? Today is your …
Classic
Historian Harvey Deneroff has posted a fascinating interview
with Fleischer Studios veteran Don Figlozzi that he conducted in …
with Fleischer Studios veteran Don Figlozzi that he conducted in …
Classic
Collector Martin Almeyer sent me this curious piece from his
animation collection: a 1931 letter (in a Fleischer Studios …
animation collection: a 1931 letter (in a Fleischer Studios …
Classic
Here are six good and rare animation-related clips I discovered
on Critical Past, a stock footage house that specializes in …
on Critical Past, a stock footage house that specializes in …
Classic
Must-read article for today: The New York Times on animator
Shamus Culhane’s secret art, hidden in Walter Lantz Cartoons of …
Shamus Culhane’s secret art, hidden in Walter Lantz Cartoons of …
Classic
A little bit about two incredible documents that have turned up
online recently: NY animation director Michael Sporn …
online recently: NY animation director Michael Sporn …
Classic
Researching animation history never ends for those of us who are
endlessly fascinated by the films of the golden age and the …
endlessly fascinated by the films of the golden age and the …
Classic
Don’t miss these never-before-seen hand-drawn maps by director
Bob Clampett illustrating the various Warner Bros. animation …
Bob Clampett illustrating the various Warner Bros. animation …
Anime
Disney fans like to look for “hidden Mickeys” – but here’s one
they may have missed. When Disney’s mouse became an overnight …
they may have missed. When Disney’s mouse became an overnight …
Classic
Animation writer, musician and most notably, movie memorabilia
dealer Eddie Brandt has died. He passed away week ago Sunday, …
dealer Eddie Brandt has died. He passed away week ago Sunday, …
Classic
Apparently the Fleischer estate has lost a court battle for the
rights to Betty Boop, a character created by Grim Natwick at …
rights to Betty Boop, a character created by Grim Natwick at …
Classic
Someone just posted on You Tube several of the rarely seen 1963
King Features Snuffy Smith cartoons that were animated by Jim …
King Features Snuffy Smith cartoons that were animated by Jim …
