Mr. Bug Goes to Town Screens in NY
Here’s a special end-of-the-year treat for New Yorkers: the Fleischer’s second and last feature, Mr. Bug Goes to Town (1941), is playing …
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R.I.P. WB Cartoon Mural
Here’s a sure sign of the apocalypse — or at least the end of a local cartoon landmark. Warner Bros. has quietly removed its huge Looney …
How The School Of Visual Arts Sets Students Up For Success
From studio visits to guest speakers and an annual career fair, SVA provides a diverse array of opportunities for students to develop their professional voice in order to succeed.
More Hubley Goodness
Remember when animation used to be lively? Full of verve? Even — dare I say it — playful? I’m back with another sterling example of …
How to Draw “Fleischer”
Comic art collector Eric Sack is an old friend who has perhaps the finest collection of original underground comix art in the United …
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Roger Ebert Raves about Sita Sings the Blues
Roger Ebert has discovered Nina Paley’s Sita Sings the Blues and he’s written a lengthy piece raving about how wonderful it is. Among …
The Fine Art of Animator Len Glasser
Did you know that legendary animation director Len Glasser is also a prolific fine artist. This video shows examples of his metal …
Huck, Yogi and Magilla Gorilla at Disneyland
Reader Keith Bryant made this unusual observation while watching the Disney Treasures DVD Disneyland: Secrets, Stories and Magic:There’s …
Christmas at the Kimballs
From 1959, Christmas morning at the home of Disney legend Ward Kimball along with his family–wife Betty and children Kelly, John and …
Christmas Cards by Ollie Johnston
Check out this rare collection of holiday cards by Disney legend Ollie Johnston from the 1980s and ’90s. They’re from the collection of …
Krazy Kat stop-mo
Chris Diaz led me to the YouTube link (embed below) for that Krazy Kat stop motion that I mentioned in this post last month. I could …
Chicago For a Few Days by Ray Ray Mitrano
I’m currently visiting Chicago for a few days so it seems appropriate to share the animated short Chicago For A Few Days by …
Hanna Barbera Flickr
Here’s a delightful Christmas gift to all our readers whose stockings went bare… Kerry Cisneroz and Dom Giansante are lifelong H-B …
The Twelve Animated Days of Christmas #12
How else could we end this but with an excerpt from A Charlie Brown Christmas, the greatest piece of holiday animation ever created, …
Merry Christmas from Sally Cruikshank!
Sally Cruickshank (Quasi at the Quackadero) explains the genesis of this Christmas greeting on her blog. She created the animation in one …
Cartoon Brew TV: A Few Quick Facts
Our Christmas present to you: episode 15 of Cartoon Brew TV. Jerry Beck is back this week with a brand-new commentary edition of “Brew …
Cartoon Brew TV #15: A Few Quick Facts
(Alternate commentary-free version: This link will allow you to watch the cartoon without audio commentary) This episode from the …
Vintage Holiday Cartoon Art Roundup
A few nice collections of holiday-themed cartoon artwork to keep you entertained during the cold weather… Beautiful drawings by …
The Twelve Animated Days of Christmas, #11
Directed by Bill Melendez, this is the 1974 Emmy Award-winning special Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Clause. Melendez’s years of …
Fleischer Superman on DVD
Warner Bros. is finally releasing the classic Paramount Superman cartoons (1941-43) on a stand alone DVD set. These are the nine Max …
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