Get ready to start your day with a dose of nostalgia and laughter on “Toon in With Me”! Tune in at 7:00 Am this Friday, June 14, 2024, on MeTV for a special episode titled “Thanks Dad!”
Hosted by cartoon curator Bill and his animated sidekick Toony the Tuna, this episode promises to be a delightful trip down memory lane. Viewers can expect to enjoy a selection of classic cartoons featuring beloved characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Tom and Jerry.
Whether you’re a fan of slapstick comedy or clever wit, there’s something for everyone in this collection of timeless cartoons. Join Bill and Toony as they celebrate the humor and charm of these iconic animated shorts, guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and brighten your morning.
Don’t miss out on the fun and nostalgia of “Thanks Dad!” on “Toon in With Me,” airing at...
Hosted by cartoon curator Bill and his animated sidekick Toony the Tuna, this episode promises to be a delightful trip down memory lane. Viewers can expect to enjoy a selection of classic cartoons featuring beloved characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Tom and Jerry.
Whether you’re a fan of slapstick comedy or clever wit, there’s something for everyone in this collection of timeless cartoons. Join Bill and Toony as they celebrate the humor and charm of these iconic animated shorts, guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and brighten your morning.
Don’t miss out on the fun and nostalgia of “Thanks Dad!” on “Toon in With Me,” airing at...
- 6/7/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
When the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative released a report surveying film roles for Native Americans last October, of the 100 highest-grossing theatrical movies released between 2007 and 2022, only one had an Indigenous performer in a lead role. Yet when speaking to Native creatives and performers, there is an overwhelming sense of optimism for what’s to come for their representation in entertainment. “I feel very hopeful about where we are,” Jana Schmieding, who recently starred on “Reservation Dogs,” tells Variety. “I want to think that studios see the value in our storytelling.”
Variety’s inaugural Indigenous Storytelling in Entertainment Breakfast, which will take place June 5 in Los Angeles, will focus on both the value and future of such stories. The invite-only breakfast program will feature a series of keynote and panel conversations with creators, talent and executives that will center on Indigenous storytelling and spotlight the achievements of its communities in film and TV.
Variety’s inaugural Indigenous Storytelling in Entertainment Breakfast, which will take place June 5 in Los Angeles, will focus on both the value and future of such stories. The invite-only breakfast program will feature a series of keynote and panel conversations with creators, talent and executives that will center on Indigenous storytelling and spotlight the achievements of its communities in film and TV.
- 6/5/2024
- by Kristen Lopez
- Variety Film + TV
On Wednesday June 5 2024, MeTV broadcasts an episode of the series Toon in With Me!
The Lone Star State Season 1 Episode Summary
In this episode of “Toon in With Me” airing on MeTV, viewers are in for a treat as cartoon curator Bill and his trusty sidekick Toony the Tuna take them on a nostalgic journey through classic cartoons. Titled “The Lone Star State,” this episode promises to showcase beloved characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Tom and Jerry in a collection of timeless animated shorts.
As Bill and Toony guide viewers through the lineup of cartoons, they provide entertaining commentary, fun facts, and behind-the-scenes tidbits, adding an extra layer of enjoyment to the viewing experience. From hilarious antics to heartwarming moments, each cartoon is sure to evoke fond memories and laughter from audiences of all ages.
Join Bill and Toony as they bring the magic of classic animation to...
The Lone Star State Season 1 Episode Summary
In this episode of “Toon in With Me” airing on MeTV, viewers are in for a treat as cartoon curator Bill and his trusty sidekick Toony the Tuna take them on a nostalgic journey through classic cartoons. Titled “The Lone Star State,” this episode promises to showcase beloved characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Tom and Jerry in a collection of timeless animated shorts.
As Bill and Toony guide viewers through the lineup of cartoons, they provide entertaining commentary, fun facts, and behind-the-scenes tidbits, adding an extra layer of enjoyment to the viewing experience. From hilarious antics to heartwarming moments, each cartoon is sure to evoke fond memories and laughter from audiences of all ages.
Join Bill and Toony as they bring the magic of classic animation to...
- 6/5/2024
- by US Posts
- TV Regular
Get ready to start your day with a blast from the past as “Toon in With Me” kicks off its inaugural season with “The Garden State.” Tune in at 7:00 Am on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, on MeTV for a nostalgic journey through classic cartoons curated by none other than cartoon aficionado Bill and his animated sidekick, Toony the Tuna.
In this exciting premiere episode, viewers will be treated to a selection of timeless cartoons featuring beloved characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Tom and Jerry. From hilarious antics to epic adventures, these iconic cartoons have entertained generations of audiences and continue to captivate viewers of all ages.
Join Bill and Toony as they guide you through a morning filled with laughter, joy, and fond memories. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering these cartoons for the first time, “Toon in With Me” promises to deliver hours of wholesome entertainment...
In this exciting premiere episode, viewers will be treated to a selection of timeless cartoons featuring beloved characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Tom and Jerry. From hilarious antics to epic adventures, these iconic cartoons have entertained generations of audiences and continue to captivate viewers of all ages.
Join Bill and Toony as they guide you through a morning filled with laughter, joy, and fond memories. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering these cartoons for the first time, “Toon in With Me” promises to deliver hours of wholesome entertainment...
- 6/4/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Get ready for a nostalgic trip down memory lane with the premiere of “Toon in With Me: The Lone Star State” on MeTV, Wednesday, 5 June 2024, at 7:00 Am. In this exciting new series, cartoon curator Bill and his trusty sidekick Toony the Tuna invite viewers to join them as they showcase classic cartoons featuring beloved characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Tom and Jerry.
As the hosts of “Toon in With Me,” Bill and Toony bring their infectious energy and love for cartoons to the screen, making it a fun and entertaining experience for viewers of all ages. With a mix of humor, trivia, and behind-the-scenes insights, they provide a unique and engaging way to enjoy timeless cartoon favorites.
In “The Lone Star State” episode, viewers can expect to be treated to a selection of classic cartoons that are sure to evoke fond memories and laughter. From the slapstick...
As the hosts of “Toon in With Me,” Bill and Toony bring their infectious energy and love for cartoons to the screen, making it a fun and entertaining experience for viewers of all ages. With a mix of humor, trivia, and behind-the-scenes insights, they provide a unique and engaging way to enjoy timeless cartoon favorites.
In “The Lone Star State” episode, viewers can expect to be treated to a selection of classic cartoons that are sure to evoke fond memories and laughter. From the slapstick...
- 5/29/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Get ready for a delightful dose of nostalgia with the premiere of “Wild About Weather,” the inaugural season of “Toon in With Me.” Set your alarms for 7:00 Am this Tuesday, June 4, 2024, and join cartoon curator Bill and his animated sidekick, Toony the Tuna, as they bring you a morning filled with classic cartoons on MeTV.
In this debut episode, Bill and Toony take viewers on a trip down memory lane, showcasing beloved characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Tom and Jerry. From slapstick comedy to heartwarming adventures, these timeless cartoons promise to entertain audiences of all ages and bring smiles to faces old and new.
Whether you’re a longtime fan of these iconic animated series or discovering them for the first time, “Toon in With Me” offers a fun-filled lineup that celebrates the magic of classic animation. So grab your bowl of cereal, cozy up on the couch,...
In this debut episode, Bill and Toony take viewers on a trip down memory lane, showcasing beloved characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Tom and Jerry. From slapstick comedy to heartwarming adventures, these timeless cartoons promise to entertain audiences of all ages and bring smiles to faces old and new.
Whether you’re a longtime fan of these iconic animated series or discovering them for the first time, “Toon in With Me” offers a fun-filled lineup that celebrates the magic of classic animation. So grab your bowl of cereal, cozy up on the couch,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Leonard Bernstein — the composer of West Side Story and considered one of the world’s greatest conductors — has lived rent-free in Bradley Cooper’s head since 2018, when Steven Spielberg met with him about what was going to be a straightforward biopic of a musical genius. Somehow, Spielberg knew that Cooper had been obsessed with conducting since he was a child. Not because he was some kind of musical prodigy, but because of an episode of The Bugs Bunny Show in which the hero conducts the London Philharmonic Orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl, arms flailing wildly.
“Growing up, there was always classical music playing in the house,” Cooper recalls. “So, because of the cartoons I was watching, I used to wave my hands about and pretend that I was creating the music that I was hearing. One Christmas I asked Santa, and all of a sudden I had a baton that I was able to wield.
“Growing up, there was always classical music playing in the house,” Cooper recalls. “So, because of the cartoons I was watching, I used to wave my hands about and pretend that I was creating the music that I was hearing. One Christmas I asked Santa, and all of a sudden I had a baton that I was able to wield.
- 12/6/2023
- by Baz Bamigboye
- Deadline Film + TV
In the early days of television, the “Big Three” networks ruled the small screen. ABC is the baby, entering the new medium a little behind its competitors, and finding new and creative ways to find success against two mighty opponents.
ABC found its earliest success with two programs that had begun on radio, “The Lone Ranger,” which was the network’s first big hit, and “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet,” a sitcom loosely based on the life of the real-life Nelson family. The latter remained on the air for 14 seasons, and was the longest-running prime-time comedy for decades, and the longest-running live action sitcom until 2021. However, ABC still struggled against the firmly established NBC and CBS, and found innovative ways to compete.
In 1954, ABC and Walt Disney struck an unprecedented deal: the network helped finance the filmmaker’s ambitious Disneyland Park, while Disney produced a weekly TV show for the network.
ABC found its earliest success with two programs that had begun on radio, “The Lone Ranger,” which was the network’s first big hit, and “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet,” a sitcom loosely based on the life of the real-life Nelson family. The latter remained on the air for 14 seasons, and was the longest-running prime-time comedy for decades, and the longest-running live action sitcom until 2021. However, ABC still struggled against the firmly established NBC and CBS, and found innovative ways to compete.
In 1954, ABC and Walt Disney struck an unprecedented deal: the network helped finance the filmmaker’s ambitious Disneyland Park, while Disney produced a weekly TV show for the network.
- 5/10/2023
- by Susan Pennington, Chris Beachum and Misty Holland
- Gold Derby
Replacing an actor is never easy. Even when it’s done well, people are going to notice. Michael Gambon slipped seamlessly into Richard Harris’s Dumbledore role (all that face-obscuring hair must have helped). Yahya Abdul-Mateen II’s Morpheus in The Matrix Resurrections put a fascinating spin on an old character. But more often, the change is jarring. The Witcher viewers aren’t exactly bating their breath for the recently announced protagonist switcheroo. So when it was confirmed yesterday that Justin Roiland would be replaced on Rick and Morty, it’s easy to understand why some of the show’s fans got twitchy.
Roiland’s departure is a significant one. As you might infer from the title, the hit Adult Swim sci-fi cartoon focuses primarily on two characters: genius scientist Rick and his nebbishy grandson Morty. Roiland voices both of them. He also served as co-creater on the series alongside Community’s Dan Harmon.
Roiland’s departure is a significant one. As you might infer from the title, the hit Adult Swim sci-fi cartoon focuses primarily on two characters: genius scientist Rick and his nebbishy grandson Morty. Roiland voices both of them. He also served as co-creater on the series alongside Community’s Dan Harmon.
- 1/26/2023
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - TV
Replacing an actor is never easy. Even when it’s done well, people are going to notice. Michael Gambon slipped seamlessly into Richard Harris’s Dumbledore role (all that face-obscuring hair must have helped).Yahya Abdul-Mateen II’s Morpheus in The Matrix Resurrections put a fascinating spin on an old character. But more often, the change is jarring. The Witcher viewers aren’t exactly bating their breath for the recently announced protagonist switcheroo. So when it was confirmed yesterday that Justin Roiland would be replaced on Rick and Morty, it’s easy to understand why some of the show’s fans got twitchy.
Roiland’s departure is a significant one. As you might infer from the title, the hit Adult Swim sci-fi cartoon focuses primarily on two characters: genius scientist Rick and his nebbishy grandson Morty. Roiland voices both of them. He also served as co-creater on the series alongside Community’s Dan Harmon.
Roiland’s departure is a significant one. As you might infer from the title, the hit Adult Swim sci-fi cartoon focuses primarily on two characters: genius scientist Rick and his nebbishy grandson Morty. Roiland voices both of them. He also served as co-creater on the series alongside Community’s Dan Harmon.
- 1/26/2023
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - TV
This article contains spoilers for…a whole lotta stuff.
Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers just arrived on Disney+ and while it follows up on 1988’s Rescue Rangers animated series, it’s more of a thematic sequel to Who Framed Roger Rabbit?. Both feature similar concepts like a world where humans and cartoons coexist, each use the existence of cartoons to explain real life issues, and both have a freaky hybrid villain in the finale. But the main thing everyone sees is that they’re also gigantic collections of cartoon cameos. Even crazier, the cartoons come from different owners.
I’m not sure what the correct term is for the Roger Rabbit subgenre. An IP party? A mega crossover? A franchise collective? Property festival? Whatever it is, we’ve seen it gradually evolve in-between Who Framed Roger Rabbit? and Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers.
Even in the world of video games,...
Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers just arrived on Disney+ and while it follows up on 1988’s Rescue Rangers animated series, it’s more of a thematic sequel to Who Framed Roger Rabbit?. Both feature similar concepts like a world where humans and cartoons coexist, each use the existence of cartoons to explain real life issues, and both have a freaky hybrid villain in the finale. But the main thing everyone sees is that they’re also gigantic collections of cartoon cameos. Even crazier, the cartoons come from different owners.
I’m not sure what the correct term is for the Roger Rabbit subgenre. An IP party? A mega crossover? A franchise collective? Property festival? Whatever it is, we’ve seen it gradually evolve in-between Who Framed Roger Rabbit? and Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers.
Even in the world of video games,...
- 5/28/2022
- by Gavin Jasper
- Den of Geek
Alex Kurtzman and Jenny Lumet, creators of the new Showtime series The Man Who Fell to Earth, talk to hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante about the movies that inspired them.
Show Notes:
Movies Referenced In This Episode
The Man Who Fell To Earth (1976) – Michael Lehmann’s trailer commentary
Dirty Pretty Things (2002)
Amistad (1997)
Love Actually (2003)
Before The Devil Knows You’re Dead (2007)
Blazing Saddles (1974) – John Landis’s trailer commentary, Dennis Cozzalio’s Blazing Saddles Thanksgiving
Kentucky Fried Movie (1977) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary
The Bad News Bears (1976) – Jessica Bendinger’s trailer commentary, Charlie Largent’s Blu-ray review
Airplane! (1980) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
The Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)
Bambi (1942)
Singin’ In The Rain (1952) – John Landis trailer commentary
The Asphalt Jungle (1950) – Michael Lehmann’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review
The Boy Friend (1971) – Dan Ireland’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review
Yellow Submarine (1968) – George Hickenlooper...
Show Notes:
Movies Referenced In This Episode
The Man Who Fell To Earth (1976) – Michael Lehmann’s trailer commentary
Dirty Pretty Things (2002)
Amistad (1997)
Love Actually (2003)
Before The Devil Knows You’re Dead (2007)
Blazing Saddles (1974) – John Landis’s trailer commentary, Dennis Cozzalio’s Blazing Saddles Thanksgiving
Kentucky Fried Movie (1977) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary
The Bad News Bears (1976) – Jessica Bendinger’s trailer commentary, Charlie Largent’s Blu-ray review
Airplane! (1980) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
The Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)
Bambi (1942)
Singin’ In The Rain (1952) – John Landis trailer commentary
The Asphalt Jungle (1950) – Michael Lehmann’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review
The Boy Friend (1971) – Dan Ireland’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review
Yellow Submarine (1968) – George Hickenlooper...
- 5/24/2022
- by Alex Kirschenbaum
- Trailers from Hell
A new series of “Black Mirror” is in the works at Netflix, Variety can reveal.
It’s been almost three years since Season 5 of the dystopian drama premiered on the streaming service in June 2019, but sources indicate that a new anthology series of “Black Mirror” is shaping up, and casting is now underway.
While details about specific stories are being kept under lock and key, Variety understands that Season 6 will have more episodes than Season 5, which comprised of just three instalments and starred Andrew Scott, Anthony Mackie, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Topher Grace and Miley Cyrus.
A source close to the production tells Variety that the latest season is even more cinematic in scope, with each instalment being treated as an individual film. This is, of course, in line with recent seasons of “Black Mirror,” for which episodes usually exceeded 60 minutes and had incredibly high production values.
The new season of...
It’s been almost three years since Season 5 of the dystopian drama premiered on the streaming service in June 2019, but sources indicate that a new anthology series of “Black Mirror” is shaping up, and casting is now underway.
While details about specific stories are being kept under lock and key, Variety understands that Season 6 will have more episodes than Season 5, which comprised of just three instalments and starred Andrew Scott, Anthony Mackie, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Topher Grace and Miley Cyrus.
A source close to the production tells Variety that the latest season is even more cinematic in scope, with each instalment being treated as an individual film. This is, of course, in line with recent seasons of “Black Mirror,” for which episodes usually exceeded 60 minutes and had incredibly high production values.
The new season of...
- 5/16/2022
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Summer is just around the corner and MeTV is celebrating with a special slate of programming celebrating the carefree time with its annual “Summer of Me” event. The schedule officially kicks off on Sunday, May 29, when The A-Team joins the network with a special marathon of favorite episodes. The A-Team will eventually take over its regular weeknight spot starting on May 30 at 6pm Et/Pt. Meanwhile, on June 5, MeTV will debut a weekly Sunday afternoon rotating block of comedy known as “The Summer of Me Sunday Block Party.” And fans of the network can also look forward to new episodes of Collector’s Call which will air Sundays at 6:30pm Et/Pt along with MeTV’s weekday morning show Toon In With Me which celebrates Bugs Bunny the week of July 25-29 beginning at 7am Et/Pt. (Credit: Courtesy of MeTV) Each Sunday from 12pm Et/Pt to 5pm Et...
- 5/11/2022
- TV Insider
The 'Easter Bunny' is a legendary egg-giving symbol of new life:
People around the world follow the tradition of coloring eggs and giving baskets of candy.
In a time of celebration and feasting, many traditional 'Easter' games and customs developed, including egg rolling, egg tapping and egg decorating.
British chocolate company Cadbury manufactured their first 'Easter Egg' in 1875.
"Easter Yeggs", starring 'Bugs Bunny' and 'Elmer Fudd' is a "Looney Tunes" animated short, directed by Robert McKimson, released theatrically June 28, 1947.
"Easter Yeggs" story is by Warren Foster, with layouts by Cornett Wood and backgrounds by Richard H. Thomas. Voices are by Mel Blanc and Arthur Q. Bryan as 'Elmer Fudd'.
The title is a play on 'Easter eggs' and on 'yegg', a slang term for a burglar or safecracker.
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People around the world follow the tradition of coloring eggs and giving baskets of candy.
In a time of celebration and feasting, many traditional 'Easter' games and customs developed, including egg rolling, egg tapping and egg decorating.
British chocolate company Cadbury manufactured their first 'Easter Egg' in 1875.
"Easter Yeggs", starring 'Bugs Bunny' and 'Elmer Fudd' is a "Looney Tunes" animated short, directed by Robert McKimson, released theatrically June 28, 1947.
"Easter Yeggs" story is by Warren Foster, with layouts by Cornett Wood and backgrounds by Richard H. Thomas. Voices are by Mel Blanc and Arthur Q. Bryan as 'Elmer Fudd'.
The title is a play on 'Easter eggs' and on 'yegg', a slang term for a burglar or safecracker.
Click the images to enlarge...
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- 4/13/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Dynamic filmmaking duo, Daniels (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert), discuss their favorite animated movies with Josh Olson and Joe Dante.
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)
Swiss Army Man (2016)
Bottle (2010)
Hi Stranger (2016)
Robin Robin (2021)
Chicken Run (2000)
The Eagleman Stag (2011)
Noah (2014)
The External World (2011)
Interesting Ball (2014)
Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988)
Looney Tunes: Back In Action (2003)
Ghostbusters (1984) – Axelle Carolyn’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairing
Gremlins (1984) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review, Tfh’s 30th anniversary celebration
Beowulf (2007)
Star Wars (1977)
Wall-e (2008)
Up (2009)
Inside Out (2015)
How To Train Your Dragon (2010)
Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (2009)
The Lego Movie (2014)
Speed Racer (2008) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary
Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse (2018) – Dennis Cozzalio’s 2018 year-in-review
Princess Mononoke (1997) – Charlie Largent’s Blu-ray review
Spirited Away (2001) – Charlie Largent’s Blu-ray review
Batman: Gotham Knight (2008)
Cleopatra (1970)
My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989)
Ponyo (2008)
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind...
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)
Swiss Army Man (2016)
Bottle (2010)
Hi Stranger (2016)
Robin Robin (2021)
Chicken Run (2000)
The Eagleman Stag (2011)
Noah (2014)
The External World (2011)
Interesting Ball (2014)
Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988)
Looney Tunes: Back In Action (2003)
Ghostbusters (1984) – Axelle Carolyn’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairing
Gremlins (1984) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review, Tfh’s 30th anniversary celebration
Beowulf (2007)
Star Wars (1977)
Wall-e (2008)
Up (2009)
Inside Out (2015)
How To Train Your Dragon (2010)
Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (2009)
The Lego Movie (2014)
Speed Racer (2008) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary
Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse (2018) – Dennis Cozzalio’s 2018 year-in-review
Princess Mononoke (1997) – Charlie Largent’s Blu-ray review
Spirited Away (2001) – Charlie Largent’s Blu-ray review
Batman: Gotham Knight (2008)
Cleopatra (1970)
My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989)
Ponyo (2008)
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind...
- 4/12/2022
- by Kris Millsap
- Trailers from Hell
There may still be people unaware of the anarchic joy of Tex Avery, so we’re making it our business to enlighten them. This third Volume of Tex’s MGM cartoons has both variety and some top favorites, plus his first, the intense Blitz Wolf and his last, the surreal Cellbound. Plus the insane King Size Canary, the most endearing Droopy cartoon and the minimalist wonder Billy Boy. You won’t believe they showed Avery the door, and let him lend his talents to TV commercials! The disc came out last October but it’s still worth crowing about now.
Tex Avery Screwball Classics Volume 3
Blu-ray
Warner Archive Collection
1942-1955 / Color / 1:37 Academy / 150 min. / Available at Amazon.com / Street Date October 5, 2021 / 21.99
Produced by Fred Quimby
Directed by Tex Avery
Yes, the review is half a year old but we make no excuses; Warners was a little disorganized last year as well.
Tex Avery Screwball Classics Volume 3
Blu-ray
Warner Archive Collection
1942-1955 / Color / 1:37 Academy / 150 min. / Available at Amazon.com / Street Date October 5, 2021 / 21.99
Produced by Fred Quimby
Directed by Tex Avery
Yes, the review is half a year old but we make no excuses; Warners was a little disorganized last year as well.
- 4/2/2022
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Take a look at classic, newly restored 'Daffy Duck' cartoons, now streaming on HBO Max:
Styled as a 'screwball' anthropomorphic, lisping black duck, 'Daffy' first appeared in the cartoon 'Porky's Duck Hunt' (1937), directed by Tex Avery, animated by Bob Clampett and voiced by Mel Blanc, as an assertive, completely unrestrained, combative protagonist.
"At that time, audiences weren't accustomed to seeing a cartoon character do these things," said Clampett. "And so, when it hit the theaters it was an explosion. People would leave the theaters talking about this daffy duck."
Daffy starred in 130 shorts making him the third-most frequent character in the "Looney Tunes/Merrie Melodies" cartoon shorts, behind 'Bugs Bunny' at 167 appearances and 'Porky Pig' at 153 appearances.
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Styled as a 'screwball' anthropomorphic, lisping black duck, 'Daffy' first appeared in the cartoon 'Porky's Duck Hunt' (1937), directed by Tex Avery, animated by Bob Clampett and voiced by Mel Blanc, as an assertive, completely unrestrained, combative protagonist.
"At that time, audiences weren't accustomed to seeing a cartoon character do these things," said Clampett. "And so, when it hit the theaters it was an explosion. People would leave the theaters talking about this daffy duck."
Daffy starred in 130 shorts making him the third-most frequent character in the "Looney Tunes/Merrie Melodies" cartoon shorts, behind 'Bugs Bunny' at 167 appearances and 'Porky Pig' at 153 appearances.
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- 3/2/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Long ago, in a distant and far away America, independent films could make their mark at the megaplex, and some of them could be documentaries. Remember the glory days of “Rgb” (total domestic gross: $14 million), “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” ($22.8 million), “Three Identical Strangers” ($12 million), “They Shall Not Grow Old” ($18 million), and “Apollo 11” ($9 million)?
I’m not saying that Lisa Hurwitz’s “The Automat,” had it been released in those now possibly vanquished days, could have joined the commercial company of those films (though maybe it could have). But when I caught this marvelous documentary at Film Forum in New York, the audience for it was ecstatic. It was not an audience of young people; it was the kind of older folks who, statistically speaking, haven’t been going to the movies. But they turned out for this one, and when I left at the end, a bunch of...
I’m not saying that Lisa Hurwitz’s “The Automat,” had it been released in those now possibly vanquished days, could have joined the commercial company of those films (though maybe it could have). But when I caught this marvelous documentary at Film Forum in New York, the audience for it was ecstatic. It was not an audience of young people; it was the kind of older folks who, statistically speaking, haven’t been going to the movies. But they turned out for this one, and when I left at the end, a bunch of...
- 2/25/2022
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
It’s sometimes fun to wonder if the reason February is the shortest month of the year is because folks want to get on to March as soon as possible. This month’s cold, damp, and often a 28-day excuse to stay inside. Even so, that doesn’t mean you have to be bored doing so!
Indeed, for those inclined to stay home but not interested in watching the Winter Olympics, Netflix has refilled its library with a variety of films. Admittedly, many of these lean on the action or broad comedy side, with romantic offerings being surprisingly slim for the month of Valentine’s Day, but if you’re in the mood for a cape or cowl, a terrifying chiller or something that will make you a giggler, then we have a list of solid offerings down below.
Batman Begins (2005)
February 1
It’s kind of strange to think that...
Indeed, for those inclined to stay home but not interested in watching the Winter Olympics, Netflix has refilled its library with a variety of films. Admittedly, many of these lean on the action or broad comedy side, with romantic offerings being surprisingly slim for the month of Valentine’s Day, but if you’re in the mood for a cape or cowl, a terrifying chiller or something that will make you a giggler, then we have a list of solid offerings down below.
Batman Begins (2005)
February 1
It’s kind of strange to think that...
- 1/31/2022
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Take a look at classic, newly restored 'Daffy Duck' cartoons, now streaming on HBO Max:
Designed as a 'screwball' anthropomorphic, lisping black duck, 'Daffy' first appeared in the cartoon short 'Porky's Duck Hunt' (1937), directed by Tex Avery, animated by Bob Clampett and voiced by Mel Blanc, as an assertive, completely unrestrained, combative protagonist.
"At that time, audiences weren't accustomed to seeing a cartoon character do these things," said Clampett. "And so, when it hit the theaters it was an explosion. People would leave the theaters talking about this 'daffy duck'."
Daffy starred in 130 shorts making him the third-most frequent character in the "Looney Tunes/Merrie Melodies" cartoon shorts, behind 'Bugs Bunny' at 167 appearances and 'Porky Pig' at 153 appearances.
Click the images to enlarge...
Designed as a 'screwball' anthropomorphic, lisping black duck, 'Daffy' first appeared in the cartoon short 'Porky's Duck Hunt' (1937), directed by Tex Avery, animated by Bob Clampett and voiced by Mel Blanc, as an assertive, completely unrestrained, combative protagonist.
"At that time, audiences weren't accustomed to seeing a cartoon character do these things," said Clampett. "And so, when it hit the theaters it was an explosion. People would leave the theaters talking about this 'daffy duck'."
Daffy starred in 130 shorts making him the third-most frequent character in the "Looney Tunes/Merrie Melodies" cartoon shorts, behind 'Bugs Bunny' at 167 appearances and 'Porky Pig' at 153 appearances.
Click the images to enlarge...
- 1/3/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
As regular as Christmas clockwork, no sooner do the evenings begin to draw in and the firesides begin to warm the house with their soft glow, the seasonal TV and movie schedules come out. We all have our yuletide favourites – well-remembered classics from our childhood which sit alongside more recent festive fare – but one story reigns high above all else as the perfect Christmas tale.
Alastair Sim – putting the Og in ScroOGe back in ’51.
There have been many dozens of adaptations of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol over the years. Some set their scene in the traditional Victoriana of Dickens’ tale, others go farther afield, gender-swapping Scrooge or even anthropomorphise him as with the 1998 video classic – An All Dogs Christmas Carol. Anyone can be rich and redeemed! Those interested in becoming as wealthy as Mr. S can stop off at refuelcasino to try their hand at amassing their own well-stocked counting house.
Alastair Sim – putting the Og in ScroOGe back in ’51.
There have been many dozens of adaptations of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol over the years. Some set their scene in the traditional Victoriana of Dickens’ tale, others go farther afield, gender-swapping Scrooge or even anthropomorphise him as with the 1998 video classic – An All Dogs Christmas Carol. Anyone can be rich and redeemed! Those interested in becoming as wealthy as Mr. S can stop off at refuelcasino to try their hand at amassing their own well-stocked counting house.
- 12/10/2021
- by Michael Walsh
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Game of Thrones‘ Arya Stark can go head to head with Steven Universe‘s Garnet in MultiVersus, Warner Bros. Games’ own take on the crossover fighting game.
On Thursday, the studio’s gaming branch officially announced the game by dropping a trailer for its latest title, which also hails from Player First Games. Tony Huynh, Player First Games co-founder and game director, introduced its free-to-play crossover title.
“MultiVersus emphasizes teamwork and social play with an ever-expanding cast of characters that you know and love,” he said in the social media video.
Feeling somewhat akin to the latest Space Jam film, the first look teaser touts a range of notable Warner Bros. characters and features – including Batman, Bugs Bunny, Steven Universe and Arya Stark. Other characters hail from beloved titles under the Warner Bros. umbrella including Adventure Time, Tom & Jerry, Scooby Doo and more.
Huynh also revealed that characters’ voice...
On Thursday, the studio’s gaming branch officially announced the game by dropping a trailer for its latest title, which also hails from Player First Games. Tony Huynh, Player First Games co-founder and game director, introduced its free-to-play crossover title.
“MultiVersus emphasizes teamwork and social play with an ever-expanding cast of characters that you know and love,” he said in the social media video.
Feeling somewhat akin to the latest Space Jam film, the first look teaser touts a range of notable Warner Bros. characters and features – including Batman, Bugs Bunny, Steven Universe and Arya Stark. Other characters hail from beloved titles under the Warner Bros. umbrella including Adventure Time, Tom & Jerry, Scooby Doo and more.
Huynh also revealed that characters’ voice...
- 11/18/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Take a look at classic, newly restored 'Daffy Duck' cartoons, now streaming on HBO Max:
Designed as a 'screwball' anthropomorphic, lisping black duck, 'Daffy' first appeared in the cartoon short 'Porky's Duck Hunt' (1937), directed by Tex Avery, animated by Bob Clampett and voiced by Mel Blanc, as an assertive, completely unrestrained, combative protagonist.
"At that time, audiences weren't accustomed to seeing a cartoon character do these things," said Clampett. "And so, when it hit the theaters it was an explosion. People would leave the theaters talking about this 'daffy duck'."
Daffy starred in 130 shorts making him the third-most frequent character in the "Looney Tunes/Merrie Melodies" cartoon shorts, behind 'Bugs Bunny' at 167 appearances and 'Porky Pig' at 153 appearances.
Click the images to enlarge...
Designed as a 'screwball' anthropomorphic, lisping black duck, 'Daffy' first appeared in the cartoon short 'Porky's Duck Hunt' (1937), directed by Tex Avery, animated by Bob Clampett and voiced by Mel Blanc, as an assertive, completely unrestrained, combative protagonist.
"At that time, audiences weren't accustomed to seeing a cartoon character do these things," said Clampett. "And so, when it hit the theaters it was an explosion. People would leave the theaters talking about this 'daffy duck'."
Daffy starred in 130 shorts making him the third-most frequent character in the "Looney Tunes/Merrie Melodies" cartoon shorts, behind 'Bugs Bunny' at 167 appearances and 'Porky Pig' at 153 appearances.
Click the images to enlarge...
- 11/17/2021
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
"Looney Tunes Cartoons", a reboot in the style of Warners classic 1940's cartoon shorts, is directed by David Gemmill, Ryan Kramer, Kenny Pittenger and Pete Browngardt, based on characters from "Looney Tunes" and "Merrie Melodies", streaming Season Three November 25, 2021 on HBO Max:
The style of the series is reminiscent of classic Looney Tunes cartoon shorts directed by Tex Avery, Bob Clampett, Chuck Jones, Friz Freleng and Robert McKimson.
The series brings together 'Bugs Bunny', 'Daffy Duck', 'Tweety', 'Sylvester', 'Porky Pig', 'The Gremlin', 'Elmer Fudd', 'The Gashouse Gorillas', 'Yosemite Sam', 'Granny', 'Beaky Buzzard', 'Mama Buzzard', 'Road Runner', 'Wile E. Coyote', 'Cecil Turtle', 'Sam Sheepdog', 'Ralph Wolf', 'Cicero Pig', 'Taz'...
...'Gossamer', 'Dr. Frankenbeans', 'Petunia Pig', the 'French Horse', 'Rocky', 'Mugsy', the 'Irish Policeman', the 'Russian Dog', the 'Rich Lady', 'Foghorn Leghorn', 'Barnyard Dawg', 'The Weasel', 'Hector the Bulldog', 'Marvin the Martian', the 'Dead End Kid',...
The style of the series is reminiscent of classic Looney Tunes cartoon shorts directed by Tex Avery, Bob Clampett, Chuck Jones, Friz Freleng and Robert McKimson.
The series brings together 'Bugs Bunny', 'Daffy Duck', 'Tweety', 'Sylvester', 'Porky Pig', 'The Gremlin', 'Elmer Fudd', 'The Gashouse Gorillas', 'Yosemite Sam', 'Granny', 'Beaky Buzzard', 'Mama Buzzard', 'Road Runner', 'Wile E. Coyote', 'Cecil Turtle', 'Sam Sheepdog', 'Ralph Wolf', 'Cicero Pig', 'Taz'...
...'Gossamer', 'Dr. Frankenbeans', 'Petunia Pig', the 'French Horse', 'Rocky', 'Mugsy', the 'Irish Policeman', the 'Russian Dog', the 'Rich Lady', 'Foghorn Leghorn', 'Barnyard Dawg', 'The Weasel', 'Hector the Bulldog', 'Marvin the Martian', the 'Dead End Kid',...
- 11/12/2021
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
David H. DePatie, the the animation producer who, along with partner Friz Freleng created one of the most enduring and recognizable cartoon characters of the last century in the Pink Panther, died Sept. 23 of natural causes in Gig Harbor, Washington. He was 91.
His death was announced in a Seattle Times obituary.
In addition to the Pink Panther, which started as part of the main title credits for Blake Edwards’ 1963 heist comedy starring Peter Sellars before spinning off into its own cartoon shorts throughout the ’60s and ’70s, DePatie-Freleng Enterprises generated such instantly identifiable characters as StarKist Tuna’s Charlie Tuna, the cartoon versions of Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman for the opening credits of I Dream of Jeannie, and such children’s staples as The Ant and the Aardvark; Roland and Rattfink and Tijuana Toads, Here Comes the Grump, What’s New Mr. Magoo, Return to the Planet of the Apes,...
His death was announced in a Seattle Times obituary.
In addition to the Pink Panther, which started as part of the main title credits for Blake Edwards’ 1963 heist comedy starring Peter Sellars before spinning off into its own cartoon shorts throughout the ’60s and ’70s, DePatie-Freleng Enterprises generated such instantly identifiable characters as StarKist Tuna’s Charlie Tuna, the cartoon versions of Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman for the opening credits of I Dream of Jeannie, and such children’s staples as The Ant and the Aardvark; Roland and Rattfink and Tijuana Toads, Here Comes the Grump, What’s New Mr. Magoo, Return to the Planet of the Apes,...
- 10/14/2021
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Carrie Bradshaw and her fashionable friends will be back in time for Christmas.
HBO Max held an event Tuesday to promote the European launch of the streaming service, and it dropped some trailers for some upcoming series.
We already reported on the House of the Dragon trailer, which was severely lacking in the dragon department in the first-look footage.
The aforementioned Sex and the City revival, titled And Just Like That..., has now been confirmed for a December bow on the streaming service, which is very soon.
A definite date has not been announced, but with Gossip Girl returning for its final six episodes in November, Carrie may pick up her story when the first season concludes in December.
First ordered back in January, the revival brings friends Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte back into the fold “as they navigate the journey from the complicated reality of life and friendship in...
HBO Max held an event Tuesday to promote the European launch of the streaming service, and it dropped some trailers for some upcoming series.
We already reported on the House of the Dragon trailer, which was severely lacking in the dragon department in the first-look footage.
The aforementioned Sex and the City revival, titled And Just Like That..., has now been confirmed for a December bow on the streaming service, which is very soon.
A definite date has not been announced, but with Gossip Girl returning for its final six episodes in November, Carrie may pick up her story when the first season concludes in December.
First ordered back in January, the revival brings friends Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte back into the fold “as they navigate the journey from the complicated reality of life and friendship in...
- 10/5/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
HBO Max has revealed that it will be launching in seven additional countries in 2022: Turkey, Greece, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania and the Netherlands. Notably, these are countries where HBO has had little to no presence in the past, a sign of its global ambitions for the streaming platform.
At a Europe launch event on Tuesday, Christina Sulebakk, general manager for HBO Max Emea, also said that HBO Max in Europe will get Warner Media theatrical releases 45-days after their theatrical launch, matching what WarnerMedia recently announced it would be doing in Asia. The new windowing starts this year in the Nordics, and next year in Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Greece, Iceland and Central and Eastern Europe.
According to WarnerMedia’s head of HBO Max global Johannes Larcher, the company is aiming to be in 190 countries by 2026. Today’s announcements bring the European rollout total to 27 territories across phase one.
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At a Europe launch event on Tuesday, Christina Sulebakk, general manager for HBO Max Emea, also said that HBO Max in Europe will get Warner Media theatrical releases 45-days after their theatrical launch, matching what WarnerMedia recently announced it would be doing in Asia. The new windowing starts this year in the Nordics, and next year in Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Greece, Iceland and Central and Eastern Europe.
According to WarnerMedia’s head of HBO Max global Johannes Larcher, the company is aiming to be in 190 countries by 2026. Today’s announcements bring the European rollout total to 27 territories across phase one.
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- 10/5/2021
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Not since the days of Bugs Bunny have we witnessed such a sudden turn in Albuquerque.
Wednesday’s episode of American Horror Story: Double Feature, which serves as the premiere of Part 2 (aka “Death Valley”), takes us back to the black-and-white days of 1954, where a New Mexico housewife named Maria is cheerfully planning dinner for her hard-working husband and precocious young son. It’s a pretty picture of wholesome Americana… except for the part where aliens show up, take control of Maria’s body and make her husband’s head explode all over the dining room wall.
More from TVLineFraming...
Wednesday’s episode of American Horror Story: Double Feature, which serves as the premiere of Part 2 (aka “Death Valley”), takes us back to the black-and-white days of 1954, where a New Mexico housewife named Maria is cheerfully planning dinner for her hard-working husband and precocious young son. It’s a pretty picture of wholesome Americana… except for the part where aliens show up, take control of Maria’s body and make her husband’s head explode all over the dining room wall.
More from TVLineFraming...
- 9/30/2021
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
This Star Wars: Visions article contains spoilers.
Star Wars: Visions brings the galaxy far, far away closer to its Japanese roots with nine anime shorts that introduce plenty of new characters to the saga. There’s Ronin, a lone wanderer with a mysterious past who gets stuck in the middle of a Sith invasion; Karre and Am, twins raised from birth to be powerful in the ways of the dark side; Kara, the daughter of a legendary sword smith who may be the only hope for a new generation of Jedi Knights; and the Elder, an aging master swordsman who travels the galaxy looking for worthy challengers.
But there’s one character in particular who seems to be a standout with fans, and it’s for good reason. After all, she’s the only character in Visions who’s also a humanoid rabbit with a lightsaber. We’re of course talking about Lop,...
Star Wars: Visions brings the galaxy far, far away closer to its Japanese roots with nine anime shorts that introduce plenty of new characters to the saga. There’s Ronin, a lone wanderer with a mysterious past who gets stuck in the middle of a Sith invasion; Karre and Am, twins raised from birth to be powerful in the ways of the dark side; Kara, the daughter of a legendary sword smith who may be the only hope for a new generation of Jedi Knights; and the Elder, an aging master swordsman who travels the galaxy looking for worthy challengers.
But there’s one character in particular who seems to be a standout with fans, and it’s for good reason. After all, she’s the only character in Visions who’s also a humanoid rabbit with a lightsaber. We’re of course talking about Lop,...
- 9/22/2021
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
When most of us hear the word “animation,” we think of cuddly imagery from Bugs Bunny and Mickey Mouse cartoons. We generally don’t think about sexual assault, racism and violence.
But the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ core exhibition, “Stories of Cinema,” showcases a more problematic side of animation history. A three-gallery experience titled “Inventing Worlds and Characters” looks back at questionable imagery and tropes. Through these galleries, they are exploring animation, effects and encounters. It both exists as its own genre and encompasses every other genre such as westerns, noir, documentaries, and more. It’s also a craft that encompasses all the other crafts such as production and costume design, editing, etc.
“When you have a completely unlimited craft by the laws of physics, you can have wondrous examples of pure imagination,” says assistant curator Dara Jaffe. “Still, you also get these extremely grotesque depictions that reflect the racism of the current time.
But the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ core exhibition, “Stories of Cinema,” showcases a more problematic side of animation history. A three-gallery experience titled “Inventing Worlds and Characters” looks back at questionable imagery and tropes. Through these galleries, they are exploring animation, effects and encounters. It both exists as its own genre and encompasses every other genre such as westerns, noir, documentaries, and more. It’s also a craft that encompasses all the other crafts such as production and costume design, editing, etc.
“When you have a completely unlimited craft by the laws of physics, you can have wondrous examples of pure imagination,” says assistant curator Dara Jaffe. “Still, you also get these extremely grotesque depictions that reflect the racism of the current time.
- 9/17/2021
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Check out this unboxing of the Space Jam: A New Legacy “Tune Squad” watch from the folks at Undone.
As part of the Space Jam: A New Legacy collection, the customizable “Tune Squad” gives you the option to customize the watch by picking your favorite teammate. Choose one from our 16 Looney Tunes characters and place it at 6:00, alongside Bugs Bunny at 3:00 and LeBron James at 9:00. A semi-transparent dial with a date display offers a glimpse of the intricate mechanical quartz movement beneath. It is accentuated by the orange halo and chronograph second hand. Continuing the color scheme, it is only natural for the orange accents to be complemented with a navy blue rubber strap.
Find out more and buy yours at: https://www.undone.com/uk/watch-detail/undone-space-jam-tune-squad...
As part of the Space Jam: A New Legacy collection, the customizable “Tune Squad” gives you the option to customize the watch by picking your favorite teammate. Choose one from our 16 Looney Tunes characters and place it at 6:00, alongside Bugs Bunny at 3:00 and LeBron James at 9:00. A semi-transparent dial with a date display offers a glimpse of the intricate mechanical quartz movement beneath. It is accentuated by the orange halo and chronograph second hand. Continuing the color scheme, it is only natural for the orange accents to be complemented with a navy blue rubber strap.
Find out more and buy yours at: https://www.undone.com/uk/watch-detail/undone-space-jam-tune-squad...
- 9/10/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Director-producer DeMane Davis is expanding her relationship with Warner Bros. Television Group with an overall deal. Terms were not disclosed, but Wbtvg confirms it is an exclusive, multiyear agreement.
Under the pact, Davis will reunite with Ava DuVernay, joining her new superhero DC drama Naomi as co-executive producer. Davis will helm multiple episodes throughout the season and also oversee the show’s directing team. Naomi hails from executive producers/writers DuVernay and Jill Blankenship, Array Filmworks, and Warner Bros. Television for The CW. As part of the deal, Davis also will develop new original programming for all platforms, including WarnerMedia’s HBO Max, external streaming services, cable, and the broadcast networks.
“Growing up, I would scarf down Cap’n Crunch while watching Bugs Bunny every Saturday. I imagined a lot of things, but back then seeing him lean...
Under the pact, Davis will reunite with Ava DuVernay, joining her new superhero DC drama Naomi as co-executive producer. Davis will helm multiple episodes throughout the season and also oversee the show’s directing team. Naomi hails from executive producers/writers DuVernay and Jill Blankenship, Array Filmworks, and Warner Bros. Television for The CW. As part of the deal, Davis also will develop new original programming for all platforms, including WarnerMedia’s HBO Max, external streaming services, cable, and the broadcast networks.
“Growing up, I would scarf down Cap’n Crunch while watching Bugs Bunny every Saturday. I imagined a lot of things, but back then seeing him lean...
- 8/23/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
DeMane Davis, television director, producer and award-winning filmmaker of projects such as “Queen Sugar” and “Self Made,” has signed an overall creative deal with Warner Bros. Television Group. Under the terms of the pact, Davis joins the team of the upcoming DC Comics drama “Naomi” for The CW. Davis will serve as co-executive producer and the show’s producing director, working alongside executive producers and writers Ava DuVernay and Jill Blankenship. Sarah Bremner and Paul Garnes of Array Filmworks, DuVernay’s banner, also executive produce.
“Naomi” is based on the DC Comics character of the same name, who is played in the series by Kaci Walfall The show follows a teen girl’s journey from her small northwestern town to the heights of the multiverse. When a supernatural event shakes her hometown to the core, Naomi sets out to uncover its origins, and what she discovers will challenge everything we believe about superheroes.
“Naomi” is based on the DC Comics character of the same name, who is played in the series by Kaci Walfall The show follows a teen girl’s journey from her small northwestern town to the heights of the multiverse. When a supernatural event shakes her hometown to the core, Naomi sets out to uncover its origins, and what she discovers will challenge everything we believe about superheroes.
- 8/23/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
Roaring through the screen, the first season of Genndy Tartakovsky’s ferocious animated series “Primal,” released in two parts between 2019 and 2020, tracks the prehistoric mishaps of Spear, an early man, and a female Tyrannosaurus known as Fang. Completely devoid of dialogue, the project thrives solely on the shrewdness of its cinematic imagery.
The artfully gruesome concept took shape following the more mature Season 5 of “Samurai Jack,” which was produced for Adult Swim. Overwhelmingly positive reactions to Tartakovsky and his team’s use of sequences propelled not by words but powerfully pointed visuals, got the animation maverick wondering if he could sustain a whole half-hour program with the same narrative constraints.
Enticed by the challenge, he unearthed one of his older ideas centering a boy and a dinosaur, and realized if he aged up the human character it could potentially serve as a gripping vehicle to explore raw violence. 10 initial episodes...
The artfully gruesome concept took shape following the more mature Season 5 of “Samurai Jack,” which was produced for Adult Swim. Overwhelmingly positive reactions to Tartakovsky and his team’s use of sequences propelled not by words but powerfully pointed visuals, got the animation maverick wondering if he could sustain a whole half-hour program with the same narrative constraints.
Enticed by the challenge, he unearthed one of his older ideas centering a boy and a dinosaur, and realized if he aged up the human character it could potentially serve as a gripping vehicle to explore raw violence. 10 initial episodes...
- 8/23/2021
- by Carlos Aguilar
- Indiewire
Director and producer DeMane Davis is making a home at Warner Bros. Television Group.
Davis (Queen Sugar, Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker) has signed a multi-year overall deal with the studio. As part of the deal, she’ll join the creative team of The CW’s DC Comics drama Naomi as co-executive producer and producing director — reuniting her with Queen Sugar creator Ava DuVernay.
Davis will also develop new material for all platforms and serve as director on other WB projects.
“Growing up, I would scarf down Cap’n Crunch while watching Bugs Bunny every ...
Davis (Queen Sugar, Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker) has signed a multi-year overall deal with the studio. As part of the deal, she’ll join the creative team of The CW’s DC Comics drama Naomi as co-executive producer and producing director — reuniting her with Queen Sugar creator Ava DuVernay.
Davis will also develop new material for all platforms and serve as director on other WB projects.
“Growing up, I would scarf down Cap’n Crunch while watching Bugs Bunny every ...
- 8/23/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Director and producer DeMane Davis is making a home at Warner Bros. Television Group.
Davis (Queen Sugar, Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker) has signed a multi-year overall deal with the studio. As part of the deal, she’ll join the creative team of The CW’s DC Comics drama Naomi as co-executive producer and producing director — reuniting her with Queen Sugar creator Ava DuVernay.
Davis will also develop new material for all platforms and serve as director on other WB projects.
“Growing up, I would scarf down Cap’n Crunch while watching Bugs Bunny every ...
Davis (Queen Sugar, Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker) has signed a multi-year overall deal with the studio. As part of the deal, she’ll join the creative team of The CW’s DC Comics drama Naomi as co-executive producer and producing director — reuniting her with Queen Sugar creator Ava DuVernay.
Davis will also develop new material for all platforms and serve as director on other WB projects.
“Growing up, I would scarf down Cap’n Crunch while watching Bugs Bunny every ...
- 8/23/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A thinly plotted noir that shamelessly cribs from the Christopher Nolan playbook has flashes of intrigue but crumbles under its own influences
Last month’s much deserved swirl of bewildered horror and eye-rolling ridicule at the Frankensequel Space Jam: A New Legacy and its grotesque plundering of IP was also aimed at a worrying future. Things darkened even further with this month’s Free Guy, another film that doubled as “entertainment” and an exercise in brand extension. Both, following in the muddied footsteps of 2018’s Ready Player One, were littered with lapel-grabbingly obvious references to films also owned by the studio releasing each product, as if a click-to-rent button was ready to pop up each time another one lumbered onto the screen. The relatively recent siloing of Disney, Fox, Warners and Paramount and the almost total stratification of their wares available on uber-competitive in-house streaming services has led to an...
Last month’s much deserved swirl of bewildered horror and eye-rolling ridicule at the Frankensequel Space Jam: A New Legacy and its grotesque plundering of IP was also aimed at a worrying future. Things darkened even further with this month’s Free Guy, another film that doubled as “entertainment” and an exercise in brand extension. Both, following in the muddied footsteps of 2018’s Ready Player One, were littered with lapel-grabbingly obvious references to films also owned by the studio releasing each product, as if a click-to-rent button was ready to pop up each time another one lumbered onto the screen. The relatively recent siloing of Disney, Fox, Warners and Paramount and the almost total stratification of their wares available on uber-competitive in-house streaming services has led to an...
- 8/18/2021
- by Benjamin Lee
- The Guardian - Film News
There was a time, in the middle of the 20th century, when the orchestra conductor was a shamanistic figure in American life. And during that era, no shaman was more magical — a higher priest of high culture — than Leonard Bernstein. To understand the pedestal he strode upon, you’d have to go back to the period when classical music was still at the center of things. You’d have to go back to the era before Bradley Cooper, coming off “A Star Is Born,” couldn’t get the backing for a Bernstein biopic that would play in movie theaters. (He’s making it for Netflix instead.) Within that now vanishing world, the figure of the orchestra conductor loomed like some elevated rock-star version of Merlin crossed with P.T. Barnum, a mystic who would lead us all to the mountaintop of classical ecstasy.
He was almost like a one-man preview of...
He was almost like a one-man preview of...
- 8/14/2021
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
Legendary screenwriter and director Shane Black discusses some of his favorite movies with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante.
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
The Last Boy Scout (1991)
Sweet Smell of Success (1957) – John Landis’s trailer commentary
High and Low (1963)
Hard Times (1975) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary
The Good, The Bad And The Ugly (1966) – Ernest Dickerson’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review, Glenn Erickson’s 4K Blu-ray review
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review
The Beguiled (1971) – John Landis’s trailer commentary
Bring Me The Head Of Alfredo Garcia (1974) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Kino Lorber Blu-ray review, Glenn Erickson’s Twilight Time Blu-ray review
Convoy (1978) – Dennis Cozzalio’s review
8 Heads In A Duffel Bag (1997)
Diner (1982)
The Bodyguard (1992)
12 Angry Men (1957)
Godzilla vs. Kong (2021)
Fist of Fury a.k.a. The Chinese Connection (1972) – Larry Karaszewski’s trailer commentary...
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
The Last Boy Scout (1991)
Sweet Smell of Success (1957) – John Landis’s trailer commentary
High and Low (1963)
Hard Times (1975) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary
The Good, The Bad And The Ugly (1966) – Ernest Dickerson’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review, Glenn Erickson’s 4K Blu-ray review
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review
The Beguiled (1971) – John Landis’s trailer commentary
Bring Me The Head Of Alfredo Garcia (1974) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Kino Lorber Blu-ray review, Glenn Erickson’s Twilight Time Blu-ray review
Convoy (1978) – Dennis Cozzalio’s review
8 Heads In A Duffel Bag (1997)
Diner (1982)
The Bodyguard (1992)
12 Angry Men (1957)
Godzilla vs. Kong (2021)
Fist of Fury a.k.a. The Chinese Connection (1972) – Larry Karaszewski’s trailer commentary...
- 8/10/2021
- by Kris Millsap
- Trailers from Hell
Under Childhood is a column on children’s cinema—movies about and for kids.Buried beneath Looney Tunes slapstick and Warner Bros. advertisements passed as homage, the main conflict of Space Jam: A New Legacy (between a father and son who don’t share the same dreams) is a formative and necessary one. Space Jam (1996) opens with a reenactment of the 1993 press conference where Jordan announced his retirement from basketball and concludes with his return to the Chicago Bulls. But the more family-oriented Space Jam: A New Legacy is more about LeBron James as a father than as a basketball player. The successes of “King James” (the player’s nickname and Instagram handle) act as the film’s backdrop. The opening credits show James’ rise from a high school superstar growing up in poverty with a single mother to a legendary NBA player. We see his happy family of three...
- 8/2/2021
- MUBI
Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound and Snagglepuss once ruled as crown princes of Saturday-morning TV. Now they are simply hoping to hold court among a legion of young streamers who watch video at any time they choose.
The cartoon characters are stand-outs from the Hanna-Barbera animation studio, which in the last half of last century accounted for the bulk of animated programing shown each Saturday morning on ABC, NBC and CBS. Creations ranged from the memorable to the decidedly less so. On Thursday, dozens of Hanna-Barbera characters are being set loose anew in “Jellystone!,” a new HBO Max series that seeks to revive several generations of animated favorites for an audience that may not know them all that well.
“This was definitely the biggest challenge I have had,” says C.H. Greenblatt, creator and executive producer of the new series, in an interview. “We were basically making ‘The Simpsons,’ season five, right out of the gate,...
The cartoon characters are stand-outs from the Hanna-Barbera animation studio, which in the last half of last century accounted for the bulk of animated programing shown each Saturday morning on ABC, NBC and CBS. Creations ranged from the memorable to the decidedly less so. On Thursday, dozens of Hanna-Barbera characters are being set loose anew in “Jellystone!,” a new HBO Max series that seeks to revive several generations of animated favorites for an audience that may not know them all that well.
“This was definitely the biggest challenge I have had,” says C.H. Greenblatt, creator and executive producer of the new series, in an interview. “We were basically making ‘The Simpsons,’ season five, right out of the gate,...
- 7/29/2021
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
“Space Jam: A New Legacy,” despite reigning as king of the box office last weekend, has been hit with some pretty harsh reviews. But no critic has hit where it hurts quite so hard as the original 1996 film’s director Joe Pytka, who shredded the film in a recent interview with TMZ, telling the outlet that it took him five different viewings to make it through the film’s two-hour running time.
“The truth is that LeBron ain’t Michael,” Pytka said comparing the new film’s star, LA Lakers basketball player LeBron James to the original film’s lead, Michael Jordan, one of the biggest celebrity athletes of all time.
Also among his complaints were the film’s “insignificant” soundtrack and Bugs Bunny’s “heartbreaking” new role (and not in a good way). Pytka said that the new version of Bugs Bunny “looked like one of those fluffy dolls...
“The truth is that LeBron ain’t Michael,” Pytka said comparing the new film’s star, LA Lakers basketball player LeBron James to the original film’s lead, Michael Jordan, one of the biggest celebrity athletes of all time.
Also among his complaints were the film’s “insignificant” soundtrack and Bugs Bunny’s “heartbreaking” new role (and not in a good way). Pytka said that the new version of Bugs Bunny “looked like one of those fluffy dolls...
- 7/22/2021
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
Bugs Bunny, Sylvester, Yosemite Sam, Yogi Bear and Fred Flintstone all have one thing in common: Not only do they appear in “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” but behind the scenes, voiceover actor Jeff Bergman is responsible for voicing all these characters.
A legendary voice actor, Bergman stepped into the booth as one of the voices of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd and Sylvester after Mel Blanc died in 1989..
Bergman talks about his career and the advice Blanc gave him when he was getting started in the Industry.
What was it like going to the premiere and seeing it with an audience?
It was epic to walk into a theater with a few hundred people. In the theater was Don Cheadle and of course the star, LeBron James and our wonderful director.
It was so strangely surreal because you just didn’t think this was going to happen about three months ago.
A legendary voice actor, Bergman stepped into the booth as one of the voices of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd and Sylvester after Mel Blanc died in 1989..
Bergman talks about his career and the advice Blanc gave him when he was getting started in the Industry.
What was it like going to the premiere and seeing it with an audience?
It was epic to walk into a theater with a few hundred people. In the theater was Don Cheadle and of course the star, LeBron James and our wonderful director.
It was so strangely surreal because you just didn’t think this was going to happen about three months ago.
- 7/20/2021
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Space Jam: A New Legacy, the much-belated sequel to the 1996 pseudo-classic has many boxes it has to check. First and foremost, it must work as children’s entertainment that introduces the Looney Tunes to a new generation of kids; it also needs to satisfy aging millennials’ nostalgia for the Michael Jordan-led original; and finally, it must serve as an extension of the brand of basketball superstar LeBron James, and thereby also inevitably contribute to the ongoing, never-ending debate over who is better between Jordan and James. If that wasn’t enough, Warner Bros. decided that the new film must also serve as a commercial for their IP catalog. Easy enough, right?
Unsurprisingly, not quite. Space Jam: A New Legacy cannot help but be bogged down by corporate mandates and needless CGI excess despite featuring a story that’s both thematically richer and more poignant than the original. The new Jam...
Unsurprisingly, not quite. Space Jam: A New Legacy cannot help but be bogged down by corporate mandates and needless CGI excess despite featuring a story that’s both thematically richer and more poignant than the original. The new Jam...
- 7/14/2021
- by Nick Harley
- Den of Geek
The stakes of the original 1996 “Space Jam” were always silly: To keep the beloved Looney Tunes out of the clutches of an uninspired alien businessman who wanted to use their visage to trump up his failing amusement park, the tribe enlisted Michael Jordan to play a space-set basketball game to earn their freedom. That concept is strange enough (though not strange enough to keep the film from making over $250 million at the box office and capturing the hearts and minds of an entire generation of kids); even stranger was that this blatantly commercial film was about the dangers of, well, commercialization. Free the Tunes from a life of corporate servitude by sticking them inside a ridiculous blockbuster designed to sell merchandise for a major entertainment conglomerate and one of the biggest sports franchises in the world? Oh, the irony.
That it took 25 years for Warner Bros. to cook up a...
That it took 25 years for Warner Bros. to cook up a...
- 7/14/2021
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
Space Jam back in 1996 was something special. It had a legend of a player with Michael Jordan, and who doesn't love Bugs Bunny and the rest of the Looney Tunes? This clever flick cemented itself in the hearts of film fans all over the world. It remains a classic family feature today. Imagine being the man who has the challenge of bringing fans a brand new zany trip that merges basketball,…...
- 7/14/2021
- by JimmyO
- JoBlo.com
When HBO Max debuted their new series of Looney Tunes Cartoons featuring revamped versions of the classic Warner Bros. Pictures characters, there was one key element missing from two of Bugs Bunny’s most famous enemies. Elmer Fudd and Yosemite Sam weren’t seen using guns despite always blasting away at the wascally wabbit/lily-livered, bow-legged varmint in […]
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- 7/12/2021
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
The loony-tunes world of digital collectibles known as NFTs is now getting actual Looney Tunes.
Warner Bros., in the biggest drop of NFTs (non-fungible tokens) for a film to date, is releasing collection of 91,000 limited-edition NFTs featuring characters from “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” including Bugs Bunny, Tweety, Porky Pig — and the pic’s star, LeBron James.
NFTs certify the ownership of a unique digital content asset, based on blockchain technology, though they are mainly for bragging rights, since digital content can be copied an infinite number of times. (The “non-fungible” part means NFTs are not interchangeable in the way currency is.) Like physical artwork or baseball cards, NFTs can be bought and sold. They’ve become a craze in 2021, mainly released in auctions — and garnering some eye-popping sale prices.
But for the “Space Jam” sequel, Warner Bros. is taking a different tack.
Aiming to provide broad access to the digital collectibles,...
Warner Bros., in the biggest drop of NFTs (non-fungible tokens) for a film to date, is releasing collection of 91,000 limited-edition NFTs featuring characters from “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” including Bugs Bunny, Tweety, Porky Pig — and the pic’s star, LeBron James.
NFTs certify the ownership of a unique digital content asset, based on blockchain technology, though they are mainly for bragging rights, since digital content can be copied an infinite number of times. (The “non-fungible” part means NFTs are not interchangeable in the way currency is.) Like physical artwork or baseball cards, NFTs can be bought and sold. They’ve become a craze in 2021, mainly released in auctions — and garnering some eye-popping sale prices.
But for the “Space Jam” sequel, Warner Bros. is taking a different tack.
Aiming to provide broad access to the digital collectibles,...
- 7/12/2021
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
by Nathaniel R
The year of guesting on podcasts continues (after no invites forever I'm suddenly mouthing off everywhere!) with Vanity Fair's "Little Gold Men" podcast. I join Katey and Joanna to talk about the early Best Picture winner It Happened One Night. The story of Clark Gable's bare chest sending undershirt sales plummeting is old school famous, of course, but Joanna's additional research nuggets kind of blew my mind. I'd seriously never heard the bit about Bugs Bunny before (whaaa?!). We also talk briefly about the 2021 Academy invitees previously discussed right here.
Have a listen and even a watch (the movie is streaming free on Crackle with ads). What a great film.
The year of guesting on podcasts continues (after no invites forever I'm suddenly mouthing off everywhere!) with Vanity Fair's "Little Gold Men" podcast. I join Katey and Joanna to talk about the early Best Picture winner It Happened One Night. The story of Clark Gable's bare chest sending undershirt sales plummeting is old school famous, of course, but Joanna's additional research nuggets kind of blew my mind. I'd seriously never heard the bit about Bugs Bunny before (whaaa?!). We also talk briefly about the 2021 Academy invitees previously discussed right here.
Have a listen and even a watch (the movie is streaming free on Crackle with ads). What a great film.
- 7/9/2021
- by NATHANIEL R
- FilmExperience
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