Mid-century modern animation. Volume 1.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Thunderbean Animation (Firm)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Animated films--United States--20th century.

Animated films.

Caricatures and cartoons.

Industrial films.

Television commercials.

United States.

Genre:

Animated films.

Short films.

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (109 min.) : sound, black and white and color ; 4 3/4 in.

Place of Publication:

[Ann Arbor, MI] : Thunderbean Animation, 2011.

System Details:

DVD ; NTSC, all regions; mono.

Summary:

Thunderbean is proud to present this collection of rare, 'modern design' cartoons from the 40's, 50's and early 60's. These theatrical shorts, commercials, industrial films and drive-in commercials were produced by studios stepping away from the established cartoon design styles that had become standards in the industry, instead finding inspiration in modern graphic design and the work of contemporary fine artists. These new ideas in animation design became staples of the Television age, largely because of the influences and pioneering work of United Productions of America (UPA) as well as the many newly established commercial studios. This new collection is mastered from original 16mm and 35mm print.

Contents:

Industrial & theatrical cartoons: Destination earth / direction, Carlo Urbano ; story, Bill Scott, Michael Amestoy, George Gordon ; produced by John Sutherland in association with Film Counselors Inc. (for the American Oil Institute)

Big Tim / Timken presents ; produced by Wilding Pictures Production Inc. ; animation by UPA (for Timkins Ball Bearings)

The cow on the moon / produced by Zagreb Films ; story, Dušan Vukotić ; directed by Dušan Vukotić

The magic fluke / Columbia Pictures presents ; direction, John Hubley ; story, Sol Barzman ; produced by UPA

Planet patrol / William Thompson International presents

TV commercials: The weatherman spots / by Soundac

Nash 56 spots / by Walt Disney Productions

Other cool commercials

Kool-Aid spots / by Tex Avery ; animated by Rod Scribner

Peter Pan spots / by Walt Disney Productions

RCA color TV spots

Jello spots / by Walt Disney Productions

Friskies spots / by Playhouse Pictures

Shamus Culhane commercial showreel

Drive in previews: Countdown 1

Dr. Pepper 'snack bar'

Countdowns 2

Dr. Pepper 'snack bar' 2 and 3

Countdowns 3

Bonus features: Crystal brawl workprint footage : famous studios try 'modern design' with Popeye

TV weatherman spots / with commentary by Dave Kirwan

Shamus Culhane showreel / with commentary by Dave Kirwan.

OCLC:

798927502

Publisher Number:

713757790819

TB1959 Thunderbean Animation