Wrestling Federation’s Animation Survey
First they took our Cocoa Pebbles, and now they want our cartoons! The WWE ponders its next move in animation.
Cartoon Culture
SpongeBob XXX Parody
Here’s the SpongeBob XXX parody no one asked for…but everyone will probably watch: “SpongeKnob SquareNuts.”
Peter Robbins, Voice of Charlie Brown, Arrested in San Diego (UPDATED)
You’re a bad man, Charlie Brown! Peter Robbins, the original voice of Charlie Brown in animated specials like A Charlie Brown Christmas …
In Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, here are two photo galleries worth exploring: African-Americans in the Animation Industry
The Amazing Wood Carvings of Charles Ponstingl
This you gotta see. The remarkable story behind an artist and his 200-plus wood carving recreations of great cartoon characters.
Live Action “Toy Story”
Two guys made a live-action remake of Toy Story, shot-for-shot, using actual toys.
Look At This Blue Sky Studios Sticker
“Anal Retention in Three Dimensions” has a certain ring to it…
END OF AN ERA: Fred Flintstone Replaced on Fruity Pebbles Box
Worldwide Wrestling Entertainment super star John Cena will be replacing Fred Flintstone on four million Fruity Pebbles boxes.
Join the KKK (That’s Krazy Kat Klub, You Racist!)
There’s some ugly stuff to be found in the dusty bins of animation history. Case in point: this wildy inappropriate ad promoting Krazy Kat theatrical animated shorts.
How To Earn $70,000 From Looney Tunes Cartoons And Not Pay Warner Bros. A Cent [Updated]
Illustrator Rob Loukotka’s ACME Corporation Kickstarter project is worth writing about for many reasons besides the fact that he’s trying to raise money.
King Features Holiday Greeting “Audition Reel”
The cleverest animated greeting I’ve seen this year came from King Features, the folks behind Popeye, Felix, and Betty Boop.
Jazz Legend Dave Brubeck (1920-2012)
Jazz pianist Dave Brubeck, of “Take Five” fame, died last Wednesday, the day before his 92nd birthday.
“Paperman” Rap
A rap song about the Disney short Paperman by Adam WarRock and Vince Vandal.
Mondo Looney Tunes
Dear Warner Bros. Hire these guys to make your cartoon posters.
Richard Williams Teaches You How To Move It
Richard Williams is an undeniable animation legend, but if you’ve ever seen his DVD animation lessons, then you know he also has some slick dance moves.
Rare Animation Posters at Auction
Okay, this is an unabashed plug, aimed at our more culturally refined readers. Next Thursday and Friday Heritage Auctions is having an …
“I Know That Voice” trailer
Filmmakers John DiMaggio, Tommy Reid and Lawrence Shapiro are putting finishing touches of their documentary feature I Know That Voice, a …
Awesome One-of-a-kind Fleischer Superman statue
Check out this wonderful statue of Superman, adapted from the Max Fleischer theatrical cartoons of the 1940s. Sacramento-based sculptor …
One-Of-A-Kind “Koko The Clown” Coolness
Earlier this year I discovered Germany-based Bernd Müller and his fantastic one-of-a-kind figurines – like this one from Gulliver’s …
Lucille Bliss (1916-2012)
Animator Dave Nimitz has informed me that Lucille Bliss passed away on Thursday night (November 8th). Bliss was a pioneering television …
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