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NICK MOVIES ANNOUNCES MIGHTY MOUSE

Nickelodeon Movies has officially announced its development slate – which includes THE SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE, Steve Oedekerk’s CGI …

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SCREENINGS: KAUSLER & McCARTNEY

A reminder that this Saturday March 27th at 3pm, at the AFI in Hollywood, animator Mark Kausler will host a screening that will premiere …

Ward Kimball

Kimball’s Trains

I had a delightful time at Walt’s Barn on Sunday. It’s in Griffith Park, open one Sunday (the third Sunday) of each month – and I …

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FLEISCHER MUSIC

I love the music in Fleischer cartoons. From Betty Boop, through the Color Classics, the Popeye cartoons and the original theme for …

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Sunday In The Park with Disney

Where will I be on Sunday?I’ve been asked to join a number of authors who have written books on the subject of Disney (I guess a few …

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QUISP

I can’t help it. I’m a sucker for QUISP.One of Jay Ward’s last great characters, and one of the most memorable in his stable of …

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COLUMBIA CARTOONS on VOOM

I’ve been informed by several BREW readers that classic Columbia (Screen Gems & UPA) cartoons are now running, restored and uncut, on …

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JERRY IN HARVEY-LAND

I am away from my home base of Los Angeles this week, visiting the beautiful city of Dallas, where I am lending my expertise to the fine …

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SANITIZED SOUTH PARK

They’re finally washing Cartman’s mouth out with soap. Just as Congress is slamming broadcasters over foul language, producers are …

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DUCK & COVER

On March 1st CONELRAD, the website devoted to Cold War popular culture, launched a campaign to get the 1951 Civil Defense film “Duck and …

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Bill Moritz (1941-2004)

Maureen Furniss has just informed us of the bad news: I write to you with sadness but a sense of peace. Bill Moritz, a great friend to …

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IT’S ‘THE CAT’ – update

Mark Kausler sent us this good news: “I’m so happy to be reporting that “It’s ‘The Cat'” has been accepted in this year’s Annecy …

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Classic Cartoon Screenings

Once a month, here in L.A., a bunch of us get together to screen classic cartoons in a nice little screening room in Hollywood.Sometimes …

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SUPERMAN ON THE COUCH

My pal Danny Fingeroth (comic book writer extroaordinaire) has a new book on a favorite subject of mine: Superheroes. You should check it …

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REVIEW: Home On The Range

Now I’ve seen everything!Literally – I’ve now seen every traditional Disney hand drawn animated feature film. The collection is now …

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Toys from Cool Cartoonists

Critterbox is selling a unique set of toy figures designed by five of the best alternative cartoonists today: Kaz, Tim Biskup, Tony …

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This Week it’s Eisner’s turn

“In a perfect world this board will get the message. They will show Michael the gate and announce his retirement by a date very close to …

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