Tag: Chuck Jones
Adieu, Le Pew: Problematic Skunk Cut from ‘Space Jam 2’ and May Never Return
In the wake of the Twitter storm stirred by New York Times columnist Charles M. Blow's assertion that the classic cartoon character "added to...
Beep-Beep! Warner Bros. Slates ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ for 2023
Warner Bros. Pictures announced a trio of feature releases set for 2023, including Warner Animation Group's latest big screen revamp of a cartoon classic:...
‘Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection’ Brings 60 Classic Shorts to Blu-ray
Eh, what's up Doc? It's Bugs Bunny's 80th anniversary! Warner Bros. Home Entertainment invites you to celebrate that wascally wabbit's milestone anniversary with the...
Rob Paulsen Gives Us the Scoop on Upcoming ‘Animaniacs’ Reboot
Mention the name Rob Paulsen to any real animation lover, and you’ll get an immediate smile. The talented voice actor has been behind some...
Warner Animation’s ‘Scoob!’ Cracks the Case of the Loveable Great Dane
***This article originally appeared in the May '20 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 300)***
In his later years, Joseph Barbera was asked why he thought...
‘Sleeping Beauty’ Joins National Film Registry
The traditionally animated Disney classic Sleeping Beauty was the sole representative of toon history to make this year’s list of National Film Registry inductees,...
Laughing with Daffy and Porky Again in ‘The Curse of the Monkey Bird’
***This article originally ran in the January ‘20 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 296)***
When animation writer and director Peter Browngardt was in junior high,...
How the Amazing John Morena Made 52 Shorts in 52 Weeks!
Most people would be pretty pleased with themselves if they managed to finish one animated short every few years. Not John Morena! This talented...
Supervising director Mike Hollingsworth reveals the secrets of ‘BoJack Horseman’ and his piping-hot career!
Animation veteran Mike Hollingsworth is having one of those crazy Hollywood years. Not only is he the supervising director of Netflix’s acclaimed show BoJack...
Illumination’s ‘The Grinch’ Expects a Big, Green Weekend
It looks like The Grinch is going to leave Universal a big holiday gift this weekend. The new take on the classic Dr. Seuss...
MIP Junior: Eight New Shows to Keep an Eye On!
The MIP Junior market in Cannes (Oct 13-14) is considered one of the world’s top showcases for kids programming. This 2018 edition will offer...
‘Grinch’ Adds Pharrell Williams, Tyler the Creator Tune with 3rd Trailer
Oscar-nominated hitmaker Pharrell Williams returns to the Illumination Entertainment/Universal Pictures fold with the news that he has boarded The Grinch as the film’s narrator....
‘Grinch’ Trio Gets Ultimate Edition Release in October
If your brain is full of spiders and you’ve got garlic in your soul, we’ve got some good news sure to help your heart...
‘The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle’: Modern Moose and Squirrel Madness
***This article was written for the June/July 2018 issue of Animation Magazine , No. 281***
Everything old is new again, and “Moose and Squirrel” are...
Animated People: Brandon Sawyer, Exec Producer ‘The Boss Baby: Back in Business’
Last week, Netflix debuted the new animated series The Boss Baby: Back in Business, which is the TV spinoff series of the 2017 Oscar-nominated...
Animation Magazine’s Rising Stars of 2018
***These profiles were written by Ellen Wolff and Ramin Zahed for the April 2018 issue of Animation Magazine No. 279***
We are so proud to...
Disney XD Slates First Student Short Premiere from Animag Rising Star Yonatan Tal
This Saturday, March 24, Disney XD will premiere music-driven short Nightmare in the Morning from Yonatan Tal during his third year at CalArts in...
Warner Animation Group Strikes Multi-Movie Dr. Seuss Deal
The Cat will be hanging up his hat in a new animated feature home, as Warner Animation Group has announced a new partnership with...
Bugs Bunny Designer Bob Givens Dies at 99
Robert “Bob” Givens, an animator whose long and celebrated career brought him through the gamut of 20th century animation milestones from Walt Disney’s Snow...
A Dandelion Hopes for a New Life in Kevin Hudson’s ‘Weeds’
The recent anti-immigrant climate in the U.S. had a deep impact on animation director Kevin Hudson. The director of the new animated short Weeds...
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