http://www.channelfrederator.com/episode/REF_20080331
Today we thought we’d give you a glimpse into how a cartoon is made with Van Beuren’s 1930 classic Makin’ Em Move. (aka: In A Cartoon Studio).
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All this weekend the trillions of vistors to YouTube’s front page have been treated to a handpicked playlist of the films the CF programming team thought would float their boat. Congratulations and thanks everyone, you did a great job.
–Fred
PS: And check out Dan Meth’s cool bonus cartoon that starts out the whole thing.
The Daily Mail is reporting that “Tarzan” co star Cheeta has turned 76.
Cheeta, who is 4ft and 10st 2lb, was “discovered” as a newborn by an animal trainer on a trip to Africa in April 1932.
He appeared soon afterwards alongside Weissmuller in Tarzan And His Mate, and went on to star in a dozen films about the jungle hero who swung from tree to tree.
Cheeta, also known as Jiggs, appeared in 50 movies before his final appearance, as Chee-Chee in 1967’s Doctor Dolittle.
While this may not be animation related per se, there are so many animated characters, projects, shows, and films that borrow from Tarzan, I thought it was noteworthy.
Imagine if you took “The Avengers” and “Muppet Babies”, threw them in a blender, and then poured that onto a DVD.
Topless Robot has put together a list called “The 10 Most Insane, Child-Warping Moments of ’80s Cartoons”.
I remember most of these, though I admit to never having heard of some of the shows.
Do you have any oddities that stick out in your mind?
Dan Meth’s latest cartoon reminded me of a skit from the Chappelle Show a few years back.
Wu Tang Financial was a spoof of all the rap stars getting into other products outside of the recording industry. There is an animation connection. The family in the Wu Tang Financial piece is the Bisogno family. Tom Bisogno was an animator on the movie “Tron”.
I worked with Tom on “Ice Age”, and then for a while as part of the Bisogno’s studio Icepond in Brewster, NY.
As far as I know, Channel Frederator has got a world exclusive Interview with Phillipe and Pierre, the two actors of The Idiotic Adventures of Phillipe and Pierre[i][/i].
And apparently, behind the back of the show’s director and creator, Dave Schlafman. OoOoOH! I smell me some controversy!!!
We had the pleasure of sitting down with one another and playing a somewhat long game of Charades. Phillipe (the head) does all the talking, and Pierre (the body) does all the inventive sign language.
1) How did the two of you meet one another?
We knew each other since birth, but we became infamous when a simple Home Ec. project went wrong.
2) How did you both meet the director Dave Schlafman, and what is it like to work with him?
We were working the street performance circuit at tourist traps around the US. We did the whole Fisherman’s Wharf, Mann Chinese Theatre, Times Square performance thing. Dave [Read more…]
I wanna go to the 2008 Channel Frederator Awards Site 2.0!!!
It’s Alive!!! Alive!!!
That’s right Fredheads. We’re rolling out the 2008 Channel Frederator Awards site fresh out the oven and onto the secret laboratory floor.
It’s crawling around on it’s little stumps nicely for now, but soon our creature will be lumbering around terrorizing villagers in no time!
This is the site where you can keep tabs and be up to date on all our plans, nominees, categories, behind the scenes info right up until launch date!
Be one of the first to check out essays and art from our esteemed colleagues in Animation as they are delivered to us.
This is your chance to be the ultimate insider to the 2008 Channel Frederator Awards.
Yup. We’re proud parents.
-Jeaux Janovsky
This is a great insight into two figures from art and music.
Al Capp, cartoonist most known for his “Lil’ Abner” comic strip, shows up at John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s peace bed-in in Montreal. Al Capp had been seen as a liberal kind of guy, but in the 60’s, he turned quite conservative, lampooning many anti-war advocates. These included individuals like Joan Baez, and entire groups, such as the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS).
Anyway, as you can see in the video, Al Capp shows up with quite a bit of hostility toward John and Yoko. He asks John to explain a lyric he wrote that talks about crucifixion.
Christ, you know it ain’t easy
You know how hard it can be
The way things are going
They’re gonna crucify me
Al Capp repeatedly insults not only John, but also Yoko. Watch John’s facial expressions during this clip. Pay special attention when Yoko suggests [Read more…]
