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Animator Spotlight: Laverne Harding

The great Laverne Harding was not only an underrated talent, but a true pioneer in the Hollywood animation industry.

Hollywood tried hard to make theatrical cartoons less raunchy and fun, but animators still found a way to keep their work weird.

Rediscover the rubbery, joyful lunacy of classic cartoons that inspired Netflix’s latest series.

Here’s a first-of-its-kind guide to some of the animated treasures that anyone can now post, sample, and remix as they see fit.

The new shorts will launch in December.

Miró, Matisse, Picasso, and…Woody Woodpecker?

At a flea market in Paris, I discovered this irresistibly awful set of dead-stock pins featuring Walter Lantz characters.

A rare recording of a radio show starring Walter Lantz cartoon characters has been found!

Posting random classic photos has become the raison d’Ãªtre of Facebook, but I just couldn’t resist sharing this vintage 1948 photo of …

Tis the season… to post another batch of 60s era in-house Walter Lantz Productions studio Christmas Cards – from the grateful staff to …

If you have the slightest interest in classic Hollywood animation, do not miss this colossal 1991 interview with Fred Kopietz conducted …

Animation collector Martin Almeyra sent me another intriguing set of historical pieces from his archives to share with our readers: …

Question for my fellow historians: When was the last time you saw a letter from Paul Terry or Fred Quimby? Today is your lucky day! …

Must-read article for today: The New York Times on animator Shamus Culhane’s secret art, hidden in Walter Lantz Cartoons of the …

Scott Bradley is best known for his cartoon compositions for MGM, but he also worked for Walter Lantz once.