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.
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A Homemade Documentary Reveals How ‘South Park’ Became A Megahit
This video has real tegridy.
30 Years Ago: The CG Secrets of the Ballroom Sequence in ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Jim Hillin, the cg supervisor of “Beauty and the Beast,” reveals the creation of an iconic moment in Disney animation history.
How The Co-Creator Of ‘Inspector Gadget’ Ended Up At The Heart Of Crypto Finance
Jean Chalopin’s career arc could almost be pinched from an “Inspector Gadget” storyline.
Looney Tunes Characters Are Getting A ‘Gravity-Defying’ Live Stage Show
The show promises “the same charm, swagger, and pathos” as the classic cartoons.
A Celebration Of The Mexican Artists Who Helped Create The American Animation Industry
Recognizing the Mexican and Mexican-American artists who have made immense contributions to the development of the American animation industry.
‘The Overcoat’ Has Been In Production For 40 Years – And It’s Not Even Close To Being Finished
Yuri Norstein and Francheska Yarbusova have been working on the feature since 1981. A new video essay retells their tale of creative ambition and frustration.
RIP David H. DePatie, ‘Pink Panther’ Producer And Marvel Productions Head
With Friz Freleng, DePatie ran a studio whose cartoons became network staples.
When Classical Music And Cartoons Mingled: How Friz Freleng’s ‘Rhapsody In Rivets’ Became “A Working-Class Fantasia”
Freleng’s film is a showcase for how rhythm and motion alone can create laughter when the timing is perfect.
New Doc About Silent Animation Will Air On TCM This Weekend
“Cartoon Carnival” will revisit characters like Farmer Alfalfa and Felix the Cat, and look at recent efforts to restore these cartoons.
PBS Admits That It Published Fake History Of Betty Boop’s Creation
The broadcaster promoted the idea that Betty Boop was based on a Black child performer named Esther Jones.
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About The Voice Of Bullwinkle, Dudley Do-Right And Mr. Peabody
“Bill Scott: The Portrait of a Moose” is a two-hour deep dive into the life of an animation legend.
This Fleischer Studios Reference Book Reveals How Cartoons Were Made 80 Years Ago
Ever wondered how Fleischer Studios produced Betty Boop and Popeye cartoons during the 1930s?
‘Professor Balthazar’: Far-out 1960s Psychedelia From The Former Yugoslavia
The show is a graphic grabbag of Pop Art, Op Art, and psychedelic art references.
Watch: Restoration Of CG Legend Robert Abel’s Mid-Century Mod Student Film
Before his pioneering career in computer animation, Abel made this mini-masterpiece as a student.
John Lautner, Architect Of The Greatest Animation Studio Building Ever Built, Was Born On This Day
Mr. Magoo and Gerald McBoing Boing came to life in this building.
‘The Brave Little Toaster’ Production Artist Shares Footage Of Film’s Production In Taiwan
The cult classic turns 34 this week.
Dozens Of Hanna-Barbera Characters Come Together In HBO Max’s ‘Jellystone!’ (Watch Trailer)
Welcome to the Hanna-Barbera Shared Universe.
Pepé Le Pew Cut From ‘Space Jam’ Sequel; Warner Bros. Has No Plans To Use Him Again
The news comes amid renewed controversy about the character’s aggressively sexual behavior.
Allan Burns, Screenwriter Who Worked On ‘Rocky & Bullwinkle,’ Dies At 85
Burns had a short but productive animation career, creating such memorable characters as George of the Jungle and the Cap’n Crunch cereal mascot.
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