Animator Spotlight: Fred Moore
“Fred Moore was Disney drawing,” his colleague Marc Davis once said. “We’ve all done things on our own, but that was the basis of what Disney stood for.”
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A Thrilling Tour Through The History Of Wild Takes In Animation
Get ready to have your eyes pop out of your skull, because today we’re taking a look at some of the great wild takes throughout animation history.
A Filmmaker Explains How He Built A Modern-Day Multiplane Camera To Recreate Traditional Animation Effects
The multiplane camera was a revolutionary piece of animation tech that added depth to two-dimensional artwork.
Israeli Filmmaker Asaf Galay Wins $200K Documentary Prize For Fleischer Studios Documentary ‘Cartooning America’
An animation history documentary has won a top U.S. prize for documentary film.
DirecTV Enlists A New Ally In Its War With Disney: Public-Domain Mickey Mouse
Mickey has unwittingly landed himself in the middle of a corporate battle.
Animator Spotlight: Emery Hawkins
“I go berserk as far as the formula,” Hawkins explained of his approach. “I just can’t resist the temptation to take the formula and change it.”
A New Bugs Bunny Special Will Premiere July 27 On MeTV Toons (Exclusive Clips)
Presented in honor of Bugs’ 84th birthday, the special anchors a day of animated programming dedicated to the classic Looney Tunes star.
‘The Time Masters’ Receiving Restored 4K Release – Watch The Exclusive Trailer
A theatrical run of the classic René Laloux animated feature will begin on July 26 in New York City, followed by national expansion.
A History Of Comic Strip Animated Adaptations
To celebrate the release of ‘The Garfield Movie,’ we’re taking a look at the long history of animated adaptations of newspaper comic strips.
A Closer Look At Great Animated Title Sequences
In honor of Saul Bass’s birthday this month, we’re taking a look at some of the greatest animated title sequences from live-action movies.
MeTV Announces Toons Network, A Free Channel Dedicated To Classic Animation
The network is licensing a significant part of the Warner Bros. Discovery classic animation library, as well as series and shorts from other companies.
The Influence Of Looney Tunes On Live-Action Filmmakers
What do Denis Villeneuve, Wes Anderson, Steven Spielberg, Jean-Luc Godard, and Stephen Chow all have in common?
Animator Spotlight: Grant Simmons
Simmons did some of his funniest and most characteristic work during his MGM stint, working under the great Tex Avery.
Seth MacFarlane And Martin Scorsese Teamed Up To Save Classic Animated Shorts
“I’m so grateful to Seth MacFarlane for his enthusiasm and his support on these restorations,” says Martin Scorsese.
Seth MacFarlane And Martin Scorsese Teamed Up To Save Classic Animated Shorts
“I’m so grateful to Seth MacFarlane for his enthusiasm and his support on these restorations,” says Martin Scorsese.
Animator Spotlight: Bobe Cannon
Cannon is best known for directing graphically groundbreaking shorts like ‘Gerald McBoing Boing,’ but his incredible work as an animator on the Warner Bros. and MGM films is sometimes overlooked.
Animator Spotlight: Ben Washam
The secret to identifying a Bugs Bunny scene animated by Washam: Look at the teeth.
Advancements In Sound Technology Ensured Mickey Would Become A Cartoon Icon
Youtuber Phil Edwards argues: “Not because he was an incredible character, but because he literally pushed at the edges of what film could do.”
The Five Worst Uses Of Mickey Mouse Since ‘Steamboat Willie’ Entered The Public Domain
‘Steamboat Willie’ has been in the public domain for fewer than 48 hours, but Mickey projects are popping up all over the internet.
Mickey, Minnie, And Tigger Are Days Away From Entering The Public Domain
Disney’s ‘Steamboat Willie’ and A.A. Milne’s ‘The House at Pooh Corner’ turn 95 in 2024.
