Cartoon Brew: Leading the Animation Conversation
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Two by Two (1966)
I got into a discussion with a friend last week about the horrible theatrical cartoons of the 1960s. I call them drive-in cartoons because I see no use for them except to be filler at drive-in theaters, allowing time for kids to get concessions or for teenagers to make-out before the main feature. A …
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The 2000s: TV Animation
Its the time again when critics start compiling their best of lists for the decade. Well probably do a few ourselves, though the roundup of American TV animation is looking fairly barren from this vantage point. How many shows debuted in the past decade that were entertaining, made a lasting impact …
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Academy Salute to UPA in New York
I just found out that as part of its monthly Monday Nights With Oscar film series in New York, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present eight 35mm UPA shorts, including Academy Award winners Gerald McBoing Boing (1950) and Mister Magoos Puddle Jumper (1956), in a program selected …
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Fun with Hair
Sometimes all it takes is a little bit of hair and pixilation. The film is by Andy Estep. (Thanks, Marc Deckter)
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Tim Burton Exhibition at MoMA
Last night I attended the opening of the Tim Burton exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art, and quite simply, its terrific! Ill be writing more about it soon, but if you are in the NY area anytime between now and next April, make a point of checking this out. We got in a bit earlier than most folks …
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ToonSeum
A new museum of animation, cartoon and comic art has opened in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its called ToonSeum and it just had its grand opening last weekend. Reportedly its not a huge space, but is nicely done. Their first exhibit focuses on animation art: Enchanted Drawings: A Century of Animation. …
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Ralph Bakshi on Pixar
Weve already linked to this, but this interview with Ralph Bakshi has some really shrewd insights peppered throughout. One of his comments that stood out most is his opinion of Pixar: I dont see too many new films today as it is - just sitting in the theater and watching all of that money on the scr …
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Dante’s Inferno
Starz Film-Roman is producing this new animated direct-to-video feature, Dantes Inferno: the Animated Epic, with animators in Japan and Korea. Its based on a popular video game and - be warned, especially those who had a problem with Hairballs - the trailer below is graphically violent. (Thanks, Sa …
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CTN Expo CONTEST
The CTN-EXPO has given us a prize package to give away to one of our lucky readers. The third correct answer received below (in our comments section) to the trivia question below will win. The first and second place winners will receive an animated DVD (of our choice). The Big Prize: A FREE 2-night …
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The Frog Prince
The inevitable Disney knock-off DVD has arrived early this year! On sale December 1st from our friends at Goodtimes Home Video is the The Frog Prince. Yeah, we know there are dozens of live and animated adaptations of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale out there - but this new one also happens to have a …
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Fantastic Mr. Fox Display at Bergdorf Goodman
The Bergdorf Goodman Mens Store in Manhattan has fantastic window displays this seasonFantastic Mr. Fox displays that is. The twelve windows feature character puppets, props and background elements that were used in the production of the film. The store is located at Fifth Avenue and 58th Street. My …
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THIS WEEKEND: CTN Expo in Burbank
Guess whos going to have a booth at the CTN Expo this weekend? Nickelodeon, Disney, Dreamworks, Don Bluth, Cal Arts, Sony Pictures Animation, Warner Bros. Animation, Animboom, Stuart Ng and about 50 others - including studio recruiters, artists with sketchbooks and me (Jerry Beck), where Ill be sell …
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Mr. Lawrence
The artwork above was from a presentation I created when I was an exec at Nickelodeon 13 years ago. It was (and still is) my mission in life to revive Viacoms Terrytoon characters under the Nickelodeon. This Heckle and Jeckle piece was drawn and designed by my friend Mr. Lawrence - and Ive always lo …
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A Proper Home for Cartoon Modern
It makes me real happy knowing so many folks in animation enjoy my book Cartoon Modern, but its no less a delight when I discover people outside of animation have also taken a liking to it. Above is a photo of Sandi Vincents perfectly curated mid-century modern home. If you look closely, youll see a …
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Ralph Interview
Jason Anders continues to interview cult directors, hot starlets and distinctive animators. Hes just posted a conversation with Ralph Bakshi on his Fulle Circle Blog and whatever Ralph has to say is always worth a read.
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TONIGHT: Cartoon Carnival in Glendale
Tonight in Glendale, Joe Bev will be doing a live taping of his radio show at the Glendale Library Auditorium with special guests June Foray, Bill Marx (son of Harpo); Mark Evanier; Earl Kress; Gregg Berger,and more. Tonight at 7:00 pm at 222 E. Harvard St. in Glendale, California. Admission is FREE …
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House by Carmen d’Avino
Its true, they showed this kind of gorgeous animation on PBS once upon a time. It was made by experimental animator Carmen DAvino for The Electric Company. More of his films can be seen on the North County Public Radio website.
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Looney Tunes on Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network takes a lot of heat around here, but when they do something right well report it and celebrate it. Starting today, classic Warner Bros. cartoons return to the channel in a six-hour marathon (1pm-7pm EST), and the network has scheduled a regular daily hour of Looney Tunes at 11am East …
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Chinese rip-off of Presto
Trying to find a free online version of Doug Sweetlands Pixar short Presto, reader Michael Rianda instead found this: a Chinese knock-off. Rianda writes: Some group of people completely reanimated and remodeled, a shot-for-shot remake of Presto (except for the crucial addition of a color changing ig …
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Raymond Scott, Doc!
Film editor Stan Warnow has made a documentary about his father, the musician/composer/inventor Raymond Scott. Deconstructing Dad: the Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott is now playing film festivals around the world. The six minute preview above explains it all, with commentary from music …
Cartoon Brew: Leading the Animation Con..
