Big Cartoon Blog Archive: Animation News 2011-2017 - Page 48

Arthur Et Les Minimoys (2006) - (Arthur And The Invisibles) Theatrical Cartoon

December 13, 2011 · Dave Koch

CotD: The French animated production "Arthur Et Les Minimoys" had a stellar cast, and was directed by the great French director Luc Besson.

7 Wise Dwarfs (1941) - Walt Disney Theatrical Cartoon

December 12, 2011 · Big Cartoon DataBase

CotD: Re-edited animation from "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", "7 Wise Dwarfs" promoted the purchase of Canadian war bonds.

The Princess And The Frog (2009) - Walt Disney Feature Animation Theatrical Cartoon

December 11, 2011 · Dave Koch

CotD: The Disney film "The Princess And The Frog" featured their first African-American princess. What did you think of the film?

Vuk (1981) - Pannónia Filmmstúdió Theatrical Cartoon

December 10, 2011 · Dave Koch

CotD: The Hungarian film "Vuk" is the story of a young fox. Have you ever seen it?

Zdenek Miler, creator of "Little Mole," dead at 90

December 9, 2011 · Ethan Minovitz

Czech animator and illustrator Zdenek Miler, creator of the popular cartoon character Krtek (Little Mole), died Wednesday. He was 90.

Peace On Earth (1944) - MGM Theatrical Cartoon

December 9, 2011 · Dave Koch

CotD: The 1939 MGM film "Peace On Earth" is one of the most loved holiday films of all time- watch it today and see why!

"Deliverance" actor Bill McKinney dies at 80

December 8, 2011 · Ethan Minovitz

Character actor Bill McKinney, notorious for his villainous roles in such films as 1972's Deliverance, died Thursday in Southern California's Valley Presbyterian Hospice of cancer, his family announced. He was 80.

The Egg-Yegg (1944) - The Fox and Crow Theatrical Cartoon Series

December 8, 2011 · Dave Koch

CotD: In 1944, Columbia released "The Egg-Yegg" from The Fox and Crow Theatrical Cartoon Series.

"Laugh-In" ensemble member Alan Sues dead at 85

December 7, 2011 · Ethan Minovitz

Actor Alan Sues, part of the ensemble cast on the hit late-1960s variety show Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, died Thursday at his Los Angeles home. He was 85.

Frosty The Snowman (1969) - Animated TV Special

December 7, 2011 · Dave Koch

CotD: A holiday classic "Frosty The Snowman" saw Rankin-Bass jump from stop motion to cel animation.

Shingo Araki, 72, was designer, animation director

December 6, 2011 · Ethan Minovitz

Character designer and animation director Shingo Araki, known for working on the Saint Seiya fantasy adventure anime adaptations, died Wednesday, the French magazine AnimeLand reported. He was 72.

One Droopy Knight (1957) - Droopy Theatrical Cartoon Series

December 6, 2011 · Dave Koch

CotD: Knight Sir Droopalot (Droopy) in the Middle Ages "One Droopy Knight" earned director Michael Lah an Academy Award nomination.

Disney, "Family Guy" tunes nominated for Grammys

December 5, 2011 · Paul Anderson

Music from two Disney movies and "Family Guy" has been nominated for the 54th Annual Grammy Awards, to be held February 12 at Staples Center in Los Angeles.

10 animated shorts move ahead in 2011 Oscar race

December 5, 2011 · Mr. Clevland

Dimanche/Sunday, (National Film Board of Canada) The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, (Moonbot Studios LA, LLC) I Tawt I Taw a Puddy Tat, (Warner Bros. Animation Inc.) La Luna, (Pixar Animation Studios) Luminaris, (JPZtudio) Magic Piano, (BreakThru Films) A Morning Stroll, (Studio aka) Paths Of Hate, (Platige Image) Specky Four-Eyes (Cul de Bouteille), (Vivement Lundi!) Wild Life(National Film Board of Canada)