Classic
Back before Walter Lantz created Woody Woodpecker, he liked to draw
‘woodies’ of a different kind. Animator Marc Deckter offers an …
Category Archives: Classic
Cartoon Culture
“Bugs Bunny, Greatest Banned Player Ever”, a ridiculously long
and deadpan examination of Friz Freleng’s Baseball Bugs …
and deadpan examination of Friz Freleng’s Baseball Bugs …
Classic
This 1930 article from Popular Mechanics magazine (below) tries
to explain the process of recording sound for animated …
to explain the process of recording sound for animated …
Cartoon Culture
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Designer Allister Roberts
recently created a chart documenting the use of jazz in animated …
recently created a chart documenting the use of jazz in animated …
Classic
One of the highlights of the forthcoming Popeye Vol. 2 DVD is
the remastered print of the 1939 two-reel special, Aladdin And …
the remastered print of the 1939 two-reel special, Aladdin And …
Classic
Unusual article in today’s L.A. Daily News about a cache of
letters dating from 1918, sent by future animation director …
letters dating from 1918, sent by future animation director …
Classic
An article in today’s NY Times on the shocking proliferation of
racist cartoons on You Tube has had an (unintended?) effect …
racist cartoons on You Tube has had an (unintended?) effect …
Classic
Among a cache of recently discovered American silent films from
1912-1927 was one cartoon, Mutt and Jeff in On Strike (1920). …
1912-1927 was one cartoon, Mutt and Jeff in On Strike (1920). …
Animators
That’s Gene Deitch (left) examining cels of Bert and Harry Piels
(of the famed Piels Beer commercials) with director Connie …
(of the famed Piels Beer commercials) with director Connie …
Classic
The very first correct answer to the question below will win the
brand new Universal Home Entertainment 3 Disc DVD set Woody …
brand new Universal Home Entertainment 3 Disc DVD set Woody …
Classic
The Matinee At The Bijou blog has just posted an informative
three-part interview with animator, animation historian and film …
three-part interview with animator, animation historian and film …
Classic
I’m obviously excited about the release next Tuesday of Woody
Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection Vol. 2. It’s …
Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection Vol. 2. It’s …
Classic
Animation historian/author and voice actor Keith Scott, a
foremost authority on Jay Ward, old-time radio and cartoon voice …
foremost authority on Jay Ward, old-time radio and cartoon voice …
Classic
A Brew reader sent me this link from ebay, wondering ‘what year
this Betty Boop model sheet was from, or did the seller …
this Betty Boop model sheet was from, or did the seller …
Classic
Mike Van Eaton has unearthed the original art to a rare Looney
Tunes promotional book from 1939 – apparently created …
Tunes promotional book from 1939 – apparently created …
