Blogs about: Walter Lantz
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Somewhere in Dreamland
Director: Dave Fleischer Release Date: January 17, 1936 Rating: ★ Review: Max Fleischer’s first full color cartoon is in the same vein as Disney’s ‘Lullaby Land‘ (1933) and Wal… more →
Dr. Grob's Animation Review
Classic Hollywood Birthdays
wrote 1 month ago: Jack Klugman, actor (1922-2012) Walter Lantz, cartoonist, animator, producer & director (1899-19 … more →
Wretched Richard's Almanac: 4.27.13
wrote 1 month ago: Walter Lantz was born in 1899 to Italian immigrant parents, who actually had the surname Lanza until … more →
What Happened To My Animation History Class?
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wrote 1 month ago: In January, I wrote a post stating how I’m taking an animated film history class this semester … more →
Woody Woodpecker Heralds Spring
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wrote 2 months ago: I’m out of my cast and into a weight-bearing air-boot—Whoohoo! Although I’m not allowed to drive in … more →
RR Autograph Auction Walter Lantz Woody Woodpecker Original Oil Painting
wrote 2 months ago: Extremely scarce original painting by Walter Lantz, oil on canvas, entitled ‘Liberty Bell,’ 19.25 x … more →
9 April 2013. A Blast From the Past... Who Are These Guys?
wrote 2 months ago: ****** ______________________________ Guess who! It ain’t Woody Woodpecker, that’s for sure! These a … more →
Behold, visual evidence that Andy Panda and Charlie Chicken may be the worst dog groomers in recorded history
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wrote 3 months ago: As if the cringe-worthiness of mush-mouthed pickaninny Li’l Eight Ball wasn’t enough to … more →
Li'l Eight Ball sends Black History Month out on an unfortunate down note - New Funnies #96
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wrote 3 months ago: It’s always said that you have to take the good with the bad, and this applies to history just … more →
Learning From Woody Woodpecker
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wrote 3 months ago: Woody Woodpecker by Walter Lantz You ever have those days where you remember a character from … more →
Pioneers of Animation: Bray Productions
wrote 4 months ago: We’ve talked previously on this blog about the influence of cartoonist/animation pioneer Winso … more →
The secret genius of Preston Blair
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wrote 4 months ago: There are certain names that have gone in history as legends of animation: Walt Disney, of course, M … more →
Making Sense of the Power of Old School Racism
wrote 6 months ago: Race workers are known to fight against racism, work toward ensuring racial justice for people of co … more →
On Chilly Willy
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wrote 8 months ago: A diminutive penguin that is persistent in his quest for food and warmth Created by Paul Smith for W … more →
RR Autograph Auctions Walter Lantz Signed paint sketch of Woody Woodpecker
wrote 10 months ago: RR Autograph Auctions Walter Lantz Original signed and inscribed ink and paint sketch of Wood … more →
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wrote 12 months ago: the following captured images and recreated backgrounds are from the 1943 WALTER LANTZ – WOODY … more →
Oscar Animation: A Huff and a Puff (1933)
wrote 1 year ago: During the build-up to the Oscars back in February I posted a look back at the Best Animated Short c … more →
Animation Domination
wrote 1 year ago: When deadlines beckon, there is no such thing as weekends. Not even holiday weekends. This week has … more →
On this Day in Movie History, April 27, 1899: Walter Lantz Born
wrote 1 year ago: It was on this day, April 27, 1899 Walter Benjamin Lantz was born. An American cartoonist, animator, … more →
Codes & Cardinals!
wrote 1 year ago: Making the code? Samuel F. B. Morse was born today in 1791. Mr. Morse was a painter of remarkable ta … more →
