Feature Film

Coraline Opens Today

The first animated feature out of Laika, Henry Selick’s Coraline, opens in theaters today. Jerry loved the film, I haven’t seen it yet. …

Disney

Heavy Metal Thumper

A few years ago we posted about a musician applying a rock guitar soundtrack to a Tom and Jerry cartoon. Now a band from San Antonio …

Events

Oscar Animation Screenings

On Thursday February 19th, in Beverly Hills, Tom Sito will moderate an Oscar Nominated Animated Feature Symposium celebrating the work of …

Cartoon Culture

Splatter pics

The image above comes from a London art exhibit, Splatter, which we reported here last month. The show has now closed (yesterday was the …

Disney

“Mickey Mouse must Die!”

Mickey Mouse is “one of Satan’s soldiers” and makes everything he touches impure… or so claims Sheikh Muhammad Munajid during a …

Cartoon Culture

LP Cover Lover

I’ve really been enjoying the posts over at the LP Cover Lover blog. Matthew and Tony have been posting images of their incredible …

Books

Today’s Book Look

One more plug for the The 2nd annual Animation Book Look this afternoon in Sherman Oaks. The Creative Talent Network and Van Eaton …

TV

Renegade to make Funny Face

Loud Mouth Lime, Jolly Olly Orange and Goofy Grape are poised for a comeback. Our friends at Renegade Animation (Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi, …

Classic

Popeye Vol. 2 Bonus Materials

Last week Warner Home Video announced the release date (June 17th) of Popeye Vol. 2. One of the bonus materials mentioned on the …

Internet/Blogs

Stu’s Show

The image above can only mean one thing: Brewmaster Jerry Beck will once again be broadcasting live on Shokus Internet Radio. …

Classic

WB Academy Award Animation Collection

I’ve neglected to acknowledge the release this week of Warner Bros. Academy Award Animation Collection. It came out last Tuesday and it’s …

Events

Annie Awards coverage

Photos and article about the Annies at CGSociety.org. I enjoyed this excerpt from the article about Jerry receiving his award from June …

Events

Best. Birthday. Ever.

Yes, it’s me with my June Foray Award. I just got in from a wonderful night at the Annie Award ceremony, and yeah, it’s my birthday …

Classic

Mimiche

Here’s a rare treat—thanks to YouTube. Milton Knight discovered this upload of a rare 9.5mm silent home movie film featuring …

TV

RIP: Kids WB!

Bye Bye Batman, Tom & Jerry, and The Legion of Super Heroes. Hello more Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh and crap like that. Variety is reporting …

Events

Ottawa 2007 is here!

The 2007 edition of the Ottawa International Animation Festival kicks off today, and as always, Ottawa’s artistic director Chris Robinson …

Events

In New York

I’m in New York today and having a blast with barely any time to read email or blog. The weather is really beautiful this week and that …

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