Animators
The Rise and Fall of
the Funny, Sexy …
Cartoon women are inherently difficult subjects for the animator for
the reason that animation demands caricature and comedy, which …
Tagged Tex Avery
Ideas/Commentary
“Animation is a young man’s game,” Chuck Jones once said.
There’s no question that animation is a labor-intensive art that …
There’s no question that animation is a labor-intensive art that …
Cartoon Modern
Animation can provide a fascinating window into the past. In the 1950s and 60s, cars became a daily part of life and animation …
Ideas/Commentary
This video of plane landings by Cy Kuckenbaker has been quite the sensation this week, amassing over 1.7 million views…
Classic
Seventy-two years ago today – on July 27th, 1940 – Bugs
Bunny appeared in Tex Avery’s A Wild Hare. The Warner Bros. …
Bunny appeared in Tex Avery’s A Wild Hare. The Warner Bros. …
Classic
More from that cache of vintage MGM model sheets obtained by
Mike Van Eaton. I don’t think these have been reprinted, or are …
Mike Van Eaton. I don’t think these have been reprinted, or are …
Cartoon Culture
Tex Avery tats spotted on line at Disney World. You know what?
“I’m happy!” (Thanks, Uncle Wayne)
“I’m happy!” (Thanks, Uncle Wayne)
Animators
Unlike the United States, the French considered Tex Avery a
genius in his time. When he passed away (8/26/80), the French …
genius in his time. When he passed away (8/26/80), the French …
Advertising
I’ve been drinking the Kool-Aid for Tex Avery, for years now.
Little did I know Avery actually directed a Kool-Aid TV spot, …
Little did I know Avery actually directed a Kool-Aid TV spot, …
Animators
As we head into this heatwave (west coast)/hurricane (east
coast) weekend, we pause to take note of the passing of Tex …
coast) weekend, we pause to take note of the passing of Tex …
Animators
This comic from Tex Avery’s days at North Dallas High School
(see larger version here) is currently up for auction on Howard …
(see larger version here) is currently up for auction on Howard …
Cartoon Culture
Last weekend, Profiles in History in conjunction with Van Eaton
Galleries (disclosure: they are an advertiser on Cartoon …
Galleries (disclosure: they are an advertiser on Cartoon …
Advertising
This one is new to me. Back around 1980 there was a radio
station (KTNQ) in L.A. branded “10-Q.” Apparently they …
station (KTNQ) in L.A. branded “10-Q.” Apparently they …
Ideas/Commentary
Few people I know take the Oscars seriously as a barometer for
what is state-of-the-art or innovative in animation, and …
what is state-of-the-art or innovative in animation, and …
Advertising
Ever wonder what a 1965 Bugs Bunny cartoon directed by Tex Avery
and animated by Rod Scribner might be like? By 1965, …
and animated by Rod Scribner might be like? By 1965, …
