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.
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.
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Recognizing the Mexican and Mexican-American artists who have made immense contributions to the development of the American animation industry.
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