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The Voice of Mickey Mouse
Here’s a Christmas treat from BBC Radio Scotland. The radio network is presenting a 25-minute tribute to Jimmy MacDonald – The Voice of …
Previously on Cartoon Brew
The Swedish Holiday Obsession with Donald Duck
According to this article in Slate by Jeremy Stahl, up to half of Sweden’s population will be watching Donald Duck (or Kalle Anka) …
The Making Of Natalia Mirzoyan’s ‘Winter In March,’ An Oscar-Qualified Short Telling A Personal Story Of Resistance
‘Winter in March’ is a handcrafted film that uses soft materials to explore difficult, often painful subjects following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Owen Wilson Is…
Marmaduke. Watch the trailer which manages to squeeze in some Dr. Dre and 2Pac. Merry Christmas! (Thanks, David OReilly)
Nuttin’ For Christmas
Animator Doug Compton used a classic 1955 Stan Freberg recording as the basis for his Christmas card this year: a fully animated version …
Oscar T. Perez
Óscar T. Pérez is a wonderful book illustrator based in Madrid, Spain. Now, Perez has posted a group of animated shorts – films …
ESCP Europe Stop-Mo Video
This piece has been online and gone viral in the past week, but I couldn’t resist putting it here. It’s to promote ESCP Europe, a …
Government Comics online archive
Richard Graham at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has put together an online collection of 183 government comic books – i.e. comics …
Christmas Cards by Disney Artists ca. 1940
Christmas Card by Bill Hurtz Here’s a collage of holiday cards by Disney artists that I guarantee you haven’t seen before. They are …
Bosko on a Book Cover
Something nobody thought they’d see in 2009: Warner Bros.’ first animated star Bosko appearing on a book cover eighty years after his …
Ghibli Museum goes Fleischer
I don’t read Japanese, but apparently the Ghibli Museum Library is hosting a tribute screening and exhibit celebrating Max and Dave …
Sita Sings the Blues: One-Week NY Theatrical Run
Nina Paley’s animation masterpiece (and I don’t use that term loosely) is having a full one-week theatrical run in New York City from …
Arnold Stang 1918-2009
One of my favorite actors and character animation voices, Arnold Stang, has passed away at age 91. In animation, Stang will live forever …
Ramona Falls Video by Stefan Nadelman
“I Say Fever” is a video for Ramona Falls directed by Stefan Nadelman (of Food Fight fame). Nadelman uses a photo collage …
Last Minute Stocking Stuffers
Here are three books I want to bring to your attention – but note: These are strictly for the rabid toon-aholic on your holiday list. …
Roy E. Disney, Lyricist
Following his passing, I’m learning new things about Roy E. Disney. For example, musician Alexander Rannie pointed out to me that Disney …
Christmas Cartoon Chaos!
Just a reminder, I’m hosting two (count ’em 2) Christmas Cartoon Parties this week: 1. CARTOON DUMP – our annual Christmas special is …
Celebratings 20 Years of The Simpsons
Cartoonist Bill Mudron whipped up this piece of artwork to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the series premiere of The Simpsons, which …
The Sunday Funnies (12/20/09)
Our weekly survey of recent comic strips and editorial cartoons that reference animation characters. Mike Peters in the Dayton Daily …
2009 Brew Holiday Gift Guide: ASIFA-East 2010 Calendar
ASIFA-East is raising funds this holiday season by offering (to U.S. customers only) a limited edition 2010 calendar illustrated by some …
Electropolis
Electropolis is “the product of roughly 7 months of work from 13 students in the 3rd year of the BAA Animation program at Sheridan …
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