By: Jerry Beck,
on 11/16/2016
In Part 2 of our 20th anniversary oral history of Space Jam, the crew discuss tackling new techniques for 2D animation, and gearing up for the vfx.
The post The Oral History of ‘Space Jam’: Part 2 – The Perils of New Tech appeared first on Cartoon Brew.
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By: Jerry Beck,
on 11/15/2016
Space Jam is 20 years old! Our 3-part oral history begins with the troubled start to production, character designs, and how the basketball scenes were shot.
The post The Oral History of ‘Space Jam’: Part 1 – Launching the Movie appeared first on Cartoon Brew.
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By: Jerry Beck,
on 9/1/2016
What would happen if two historic animation powerhouses—Warner Bros. and Disney—collaborated on a TV series? Whatever you were expecting, it probably wasn't this.
The post Warner Bros. and Disney Team Up For Their First Series ‘Right Now Kapow’—And It Looks Like This appeared first on Cartoon Brew.
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By: Jerry Beck,
on 11/20/2015
WBA president Sam Register executes a pair of high-profile promotions to mine existing properties as well as streamline daily business activities.
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By: Jerry Beck,
on 9/29/2015
"The Iron Giant: Signature Edition," director Brad Bird's remastered masterpiece of war, peace, and paranoia, returns to theaters this Wednesday and Sunday, with new scenes courtesy of Duncan Studio.
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By: Jerry Beck,
on 7/27/2015
Now 75, Bugs Bunny remains a towering influence. We look at some of his greatest hits.
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By: Jerry Beck,
on 7/16/2015
The filmmaking essay series "Every Frame A Painting" takes a trip into the wondrous, disciplined mind of legendary animation director Chuck Jones.
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By: Jerry Beck,
on 7/16/2015
By: Jerry Beck,
on 6/30/2015
Time Warner is relaunching its archival animation showcase Boomerang with original content -- and commercials.
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By: Jerry Beck,
on 5/5/2015
By: Jerry Beck,
on 5/1/2015
The next Dr. Seuss screen adaptation may be the most expensive animated television program ever.
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By: Jerry Beck,
on 10/26/2014
The funny stop motion specialists at Los Angeles-based Screen Novelties have created a new hour-long holiday special "Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas."
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By: Jerry Beck,
on 4/8/2014
The first extended clips have been released from The Tom and Jerry Show which premieres tomorrow, April 9th, at 5:30/4:30 Central on Cartoon Network. The two epsiodes are “Cats Ruffled Furniture” and “Spike Gets Skooled.” I wrote a couple weeks ago that the show “doesn’t exhibit the basic graphic competency that is expected of a professional studio production in 2014,” and these clips do nothing to dispel that notion. How a Warner Bros. series with classic characters ever made it to air in this form is a mystery to me.
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By: Jerry Beck,
on 3/27/2014
"The Tom and Jerry Show" will premiere Wednesday, April 9th, at 5:30pm (ET/PT) on Cartoon Network. It's being pitched as "a fresh take on the iconic frenemies that preserves the look, core characters and sensibilities of the original theatrical shorts." Unlike the original 6-7 minute theatrical shorts, which were produced during the 1940s-'50s, the new episodes will be 11-minutes each.
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By: Jerry Beck,
on 6/14/2013
Since its premiere in April, Teen Titans Go! has consistently ranked among Cartoon Network’s top ten programs, so it comes as no surprise that a second season of the Michael Jelenic/Aaron Horvath-produced superhero comedy series was recently ordered from Warner Bros. Animation.
An extension of the Cartoon Network series Teen Titans and freely adapted from the popular DC Comics title of the same name, the show, which focuses on the adolescent angst and domestic squabbles of superhero roommates, mixes a kindergarten cartoon production style with a FLCL anime influence. Season one of Teen Titans Go! is currently airing and new episodes will continue to premiere on Tuesday nights at 7:30 pm.
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By: Jerry Beck,
on 3/29/2013
From a report on ComicBookResources.com:
Cartoonist Bruce Timm has stepped down as supervising producer at Warner Bros. Animation to develop his own projects. He’s been replaced by James Tucker, a veteran of Batman: The Animated Series, Justice League and, more recently, Batman: The Brave and the Bold.
It’s the end of an era.
(Thanks, Paul Burrows)
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By: Jerry Beck,
on 3/29/2013
From a report on ComicBookResources.com:
Cartoonist Bruce Timm has stepped down as supervising producer at Warner Bros. Animation to develop his own projects. He’s been replaced by James Tucker, a veteran of Batman: The Animated Series, Justice League and, more recently, Batman: The Brave and the Bold.
It’s the end of an era.
(Thanks, Paul Burrows)
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By: Jerry Beck,
on 1/26/2013
First they took our Cocoa Pebbles, and now they want our cartoons!
It was announced back in August that WWE (Worldwide Wrestling Entertainment) was teaming up with Warner Bros. to make a new Scooby Doo movie guest starring several wrestling superstars and divas.
Yesterday the WWE sent a survey to its fans (posted below) which – if you read between the lines – might say something its future plans in animation… Wrestlers versus The Justice League? The Smurfs? The Looney Tunes?
They also ask about non-Warner characters such as The Rugrats, He-Man and Alvin and The Chipmunks (???).
We all remember Space Jam. Sports figures and cartoons – What’s your opinion?
“Thank you for participating in the survey. Your complete and honest answers will help us better serve you and other members of the WWE Universe in the future.
What is your exact age?
Do you have any children under the age of 18 living in your household who are WWE fans?
How many times in an average month do you watch cartoons or animated programs?
Do you like any of the following cartoons or animated programs?
The Smurfs
The Rugrats
Alvin and the Chipmunks
The Flintstones
Justice League
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
Looney Tunes
Scooby Doo
Tom and Jerry
None of the aboveDoes your household own any of the following cartoons or animated programs on DVD? Select all that apply.
Looney Tunes
Alvin and the Chipmunks
The Rugrats
Tom and Jerry
The Smurfs
Justice League
Scooby Doo
The Flintstones
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
None of the aboveWWE will co-produce an action packed Scooby-Doo animated movie that will feature WWE Superstars and Divas including Triple H, John Cena, Kane, The Miz, Santino Marella, AJ, Brodus Clay, Sin Cara and WWE Chairman Mr. McMahon. These WWE Superstars will appear in an animated form helping their friends Scooby, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne and Fred solve an exciting mysterious case at WrestleMania.
If WWE Superstars were to appear in another animated program, which of the following properties would you be most interested in seeing partnered with WWE?
The Smurfs
The Flintstones
Looney Tunes (e.g., Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, etc.)Which of these three properties would you be most interested in seeing partnered with WWE?
The Rugrats
Justice League (e.g., Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, etc.)
Alvin and the ChipmunksAnd which of these three properties would you be most interested in seeing partnered with WWE?
Tom and Jerry
Scooby Doo
He-Man and the Masters of the UniverseOf the three animated programs you selected, which would you be most interested in seeing partnered with WWE?
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
The Rugrats
The FlintstonesWhat is your race / ethnicity?
Which of the following ranges best describes your total annual household income (before taxes)?”
(via Wrestling, Inc.)
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