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SDCC ’09: More Books!
In the run up to the Comic Con next week, I’ll be posting on several unique events and items that might be of interest to our readers. …
Jerry Beck
Harvey-Tomb
This is the grave marker for Alfred Harvey (1913-1994), founder of Harvey Comics, who is buried at Mount Hope Cemetery in Westchester …
SDCC ’09: Van Eaton’s Book Booth
If you are going to the San Diego Comic Con, don’t miss Booth #501, Van Eaton Galleries. Forget the voluminous amount of vintage …
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The House of Cats
This beautiful little short by Courtland Lomax was made for Swarovski to promote their latest crystal collection. The backgrounds and …
Dan Meth’s Influences
One man’s influences is another man’s Comic Con Want List. Say what you will, the man has good taste!
Walt and El Grupo opens September 11th
A release date has been announced for Walt and El Grupo, the new Ted Thomas documentary about Disney’s 1941 goodwill tour to South …
Despicable Me teaser
Next summer, from a lot of people who brought you Horton Hears a Who (but not Blue Sky Studios), comes the first release from …
Weird Al’s Skipper Dan
I’m a big fan of Weird Al Yankovic… and I’m digging his latest video, designed and directed by Divya Srinivasan. Read the lyrics here. …
Dallas McKennon 1919-2009
Just got word that Dallas McKennon passed away this morning. Sunday would’ve been his 90th birthday. Dal was a prolific voice in …
SDCC ’09: The Animation Panels (Sunday)
Here is third installment of Cartoon Brew’s guide to the 2009 San Diego Comic Con. Below are my recommended picks of animation-related …
The Smurfs and Hong Kong Phooey go live action
It’s been a big week for Hollywood’s goal to turn every crap cartoon of the 1970s into live action blockbuster movies. Take the …
SDCC ’09: The Animation Panels (Saturday)
Here is second installment of Cartoon Brew’s guide to the 2009 San Diego Comic Con. Below are my recommended picks of animation panels …
SDCC ’09: The Animation Panels (Thursday and Friday)
Here is the first of Cartoon Brew’s guides to the 2009 San Diego Comic Con. These are only my recommended animation panels for Thursday …
Van Citters’ Magoo’s Christmas Carol Book
Wow! If you want something done right, you gotta do it yourself. Animation director Darrell Van Citters (Renegade Animation) has …
REVIEW: Miyazaki’s Ponyo
I just saw the most surreal film released under the Walt Disney banner since… I dunno, The Three Caballeros? Hayao Miyazaki’s Ponyo …
The John Basmajian Collection online
In 1984, Christie’s East held a pivotal auction from the John Basmajian Collection of Walt Disney Animation Art. No one had ever seen …
NY Times on Miyazaki’s US tour
The New York Times is reporting that Hayao Miyazaki will indeed appear (with John Lasseter) on July 24th at the San Diego Comic Con. At …
Gatchaman trailer
Recorded off a video screen at Anime Expo this past weekend. This is the 2010 release from Imagi Studios, with a script by Paul Dini (who …
Spongebob documentary
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants (who first appeared on July 17th, 1999), VH1 will premiere Square …
Tashlin Toons Tonight!
One more tiny plug for my cartoon screening tonight in Hollywood. I’m presenting a full program of classic Frank Tashlin Cartoons at the …
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