As Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ Hits Theaters, We Highlight Our Favorite Depictions Of Fire And Water In Animation
Historian Vincent Alexander has put together a collection of fire and water animation that spans more than 90 years.
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Bob Clampett’s Fifteen Best Freakouts
To celebrate the 110th birthday of the looniest of the Looney Tunes directors, we’re looking at some of the best freakouts in his filmography.
A Guide To Pioneering Women In Animation Who Helped Develop The Art Form
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting just a few of the trailblazing women who made important contributions during the Golden Age of Animation.
Happy Birthday To Raymond Scott’s ‘Powerhouse,’ The Most Iconic Song In Cartoon History
You may not know its name, but you certainly know the melody.
How The Hays Code Censored Cartoons And How Animators Responded
Hollywood tried hard to make theatrical cartoons less raunchy and fun, but animators still found a way to keep their work weird.
18 Lesser-Known Stop-Motion Christmas Gems To Enjoy This Holiday Season
Historian Vincent Alexander has put together a list of 18 lesser-known stop-motion Christmas shorts you might not have seen before.
Take A Look Back At Some Of The Greatest Aliens In Animation History
As ‘Strange World’ gets set to blast off in theaters this week, Vincent Alexander reminds us about some amazing animated aliens.
20 Spooky Stop-Motion Classics To Get You In The Mood For Halloween
Historian Vincent Alexander has exhumed a frightening list of stop-motion gems worth dusting off this Halloween.
More Than A Pretty Voice: A Look At The Actors Behind Iconic Disney Animated Characters
Cartoon Brew looks at the faces behind the voices of dozens of Disney’s most iconic characters from the studio’s early animated features.
Magical Mash-Ups: A History Of Live-Action/Animation Hybrids
The release of Chip ’N Dale: Rescue Rangers got us thinking about the long history of mixing live action and animation in the days before computers.
16 Times The Oscars Snubbed Greats Animated Shorts And Directors
The Academy Awards have a long history of ignoring the greatest animated films and filmmakers. Here’s a survey of some classic snbs.
The Wild Classics Of Rubber Hose Animation That Inspired ‘The Cuphead Show!’
Rediscover the rubbery, joyful lunacy of classic cartoons that inspired Netflix’s latest series.
Hundreds Of Cartoons From 1926 Have Just Become Public Domain
Here’s a first-of-its-kind guide to some of the animated treasures that anyone can now post, sample, and remix as they see fit.
