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Animation

Animation Alley: The Skeleton Dance (1929)

Oct 27, 2015 Brandie Ashe 0

1929 was a good year for Walt Disney: his seminal creation, Mickey Mouse, had just broken out as a huge star in the wake of the immensely popular short Steamboat Willie (1928). That cartoon’s success led to […]

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Animation

Saturday Morning Cartoons: I Love to Singa (1936)

Apr 18, 2015 Brandie Ashe 0

When Tex Avery began directing animated shorts at Warner Bros. in 1935, he jumped headlong into a demanding production schedule. Though Avery’s was not the only unit producing cartoons for the Warner studio–two other units […]

Animation

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Baby and Bogie and Bugs Bunny, Too

Aug 16, 2014 Brandie Ashe 2

By BRANDIE ASHE This week marked the sad passing of legendary actress Lauren Bacall. Earlier this week, Carley posted a lovely tribute to the late star, and today, we’re dedicating our regular Saturday Morning Cartoons […]

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