Why Animation Aimed at Adults Is the Fastest Growing Toon Trend — Flower Mound, Texas News

It’s the evolution of animation. It can be argued that “The Simpsons” opened the door for Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim, which in turn kicked down the door to let in shows including “Bojack Horseman,” “Archer” and “Rick & Morty.” U.S animators are serving up not only raunchy comedy but also sophisticated storytelling. Outside the U.S., […]… Continue reading Why Animation Aimed at Adults Is the Fastest Growing Toon Trend — Flower Mound, Texas News

Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) — The Movie Screen Scene

A quick look at the most iconic monsters produced by Universal Pictures reveals that most of them spring from movies made in the 1930s. The Phantom of the Opera was an early monster found in a 1920s silent film. The Wolfman appeared in 1941, but he was never quite as respectable as the best Universal […]… Continue reading Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) — The Movie Screen Scene

Untitled MGM Cartoon in ‘Northwest Hounded Police’ — Movies in Other Movies

https://video.wordpress.com/embed/rmzK1Uxq?hd=0&autoPlay=0&permalink=0&loop=0 I confess that until researching this post, I was unfamiliar with Tex Avery’s MGM cartoons. Like many people, I know and love the Warner Brothers stuff by Avery, Fritz Freling, and Chuck Jones — Bugs Bunny, Tweety Bird, Daffy Duck, and that lot. But I’ve learned that in 1941, Avery left Warner’s for MGM,… Continue reading Untitled MGM Cartoon in ‘Northwest Hounded Police’ — Movies in Other Movies

26 Black Artists, Creatives & Designers That Inspire Me — Mind Palace

By Bilkis Yasmin Ahmed http://www.instagram.com/bya.design/ Adanna Udeh Graphic Designer & Animator Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tephys_design/ Emilé- Aliné Design Graphic Designer & Animator Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/emile.aline/ Layla Johansson Illustrator Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/laylaillustrations/ Cameron Knight Artist & Illustrator Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cknightart/ Jessica Jones Bard Comic Artist, character Designer & Story Artist Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/nyobeedraws/ Mike Shirdan Digital Artist Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mikeshirdan/ Kalejaye O. Tosin […]… Continue reading 26 Black Artists, Creatives & Designers That Inspire Me — Mind Palace

Day 64: Aladdin: King of Thieves — A Disney a Day Keeps the Rona Away

Liv Plot: Aladdin looks for his Dad, finds him, and DAMN is he fiiineee. Bad boy Cassim, welcome to Agrabah. I liked this film quite a lot, despite the fact that disney haven’t remastered it sothe quality was shocking it has some stuff going for it. It had decent songs, it featured the return of […]… Continue reading Day 64: Aladdin: King of Thieves — A Disney a Day Keeps the Rona Away

Animation Festival Testimonial – June 8 2020

 Screenwriter Devone Jones (Pen and Pencil: Spring Break) My professors and peers have influenced my festival submissions. The feedback have been so helpful. I grow every time I receive feedback. Watch the Screenplay Reading:  CAST LIST: Randall – 9 – DANIEL JONES Pencil – 10 – TED POWERS NARRATION – ETHEL ABRAY Peter – 18 –… Continue reading Animation Festival Testimonial – June 8 2020

60s Popeye: returning to the Aladdin’s Lamp — Another Blog, Meanwhile

It’s another Paramount/Famous Studios-produced 60s Popeye today. The title, Aladdin’s Lamp, is a mix. Toss in a genie and you have an excuse to do any crazy idea that couldn’t fit into a reasonable story. But for the seasoned Popeye-watcher there’s knowledge. Whatever they do must pale before the Fleischer Studio’s two-reeler Aladdin and his […]… Continue reading 60s Popeye: returning to the Aladdin’s Lamp — Another Blog, Meanwhile