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Bill Melendez 1916-2008
Bill Melendez, the Mexican-born American character animator, film director, and film producer, best known for his animation for Warner …
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Tarsem’s The Fall
I saw an unexpectedly great live-action film last night–Tarsem’s The Fall (view the trailer here). The film’s production design is …
A theatrical release for Tinker Bell?
The new direct-to-video Tinker Bell feature will be playing exclusively at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, from September 19th …
Looney Tunes Vol. 6 Bonus Materials
A few weeks ago it was announced that Looney Tunes Golden Collection Vol. 6 (on sale October 21st) would be the last Golden Collection. …
Comic Con Followup: Looney Tunes Buttons
These mysterious Looney Tunes promotional buttons were handed out, one per day, at the DC Comics booth during the San Diego Comic Con. I …
A Celebration of Ollie
Disney exec Howard Green informs us that there will be an official Life Celebration for Ollie at the El Capitan Theatre on Tuesday …
“White Winter Hymnal” by Sean Pecknold
“White Winter Hymnal,” directed by Sean Pecknold, is a stop motion music video for Seattle-based Fleet Foxes. While I enjoy slickly …
Worst Comic Strip. Ever!
When I seek out films for my Worst Cartoons Ever! screenings or Cartoon Dump I look for animation so bad it’s unintentionally funny. So …
No Bozo: Larry Harmon 1925-2008
Larry Harmon, the actor and animation producer who acquired the rights to Bozo the Clown and turned him into a long running TV franchise …
Japanese Animators Unionize
Beginning this month, a group consisting of hundreds of Japanese animation artists have launched the Japan Animation Creators Association …
The Influence of Ralph Bakshi
The latest issue of Arthur Magazine has an article by illustrator Arik Roper who recounts his personal memories of discovering the …
Will Finn Analyzes Chuck Jones
Animator and director Will Finn recently watched the entire Warner Bros. output of Chuck Jones and has composed a thoughtful blog post …
Radio time!
In case you missed your chance several months ago, voice actress Janet Waldo (Judy Jetson, Penelope Pitstop, etc.) and animation writer …
Popeye Supplements
I do a lot of posts regarding Popeye’s current licensed (and unlicensed) merchandising activities. Who can forget Popeye the Sewer Man, …
Brad Bird on Ollie Johnston
Ollie Johnston’s cameo in Brad Bird’s The Iron Giant We asked Brad Bird, Oscar-winning director of Ratatouille and The Incredibles, if …
John Canemaker on Ollie Johnston
Oscar winning animator, animation historian and author of Disney’s Nine Old Men, John Canemaker sent in this tribute to Ollie …
“Li’l Abner” Creator Al Capp Harasses John Lennon And Yoko Ono
The great American diplomat and Presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson may have well been talking about Li’l Abner creator Al Capp when …
Jerry Beck meets Joan Rivers
Not the most embarassing moment in my life, but it comes pretty close. By popular demand, and as a Brew 4th Anniversary special, here’s …
Leonard Maltin’s Movie Crazy
If you haven’t been a regular reader of Leonard Maltin’s website or his quarterly newsletter – both named Movie Crazy – you should be. …
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