Showing posts with label 1980s. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1980s. Show all posts
Tummy Trouble TV Spot
Here's the return of Maroon Cartoons to the big screen after 1988's Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
Another S-H Back Up Story
From the pages of Peter Porker The Spectacular Spider-Ham #8 (1986), comes the tale that introduces one with the power cosmic, The Silver Squirrel.
The Watchdog tries to lead the cosmic being down the right path, but the 'screwy' squirrel doesn't want to listen. Written by Mike Mellor with artwork by Steve Mellor.
The Watchdog tries to lead the cosmic being down the right path, but the 'screwy' squirrel doesn't want to listen. Written by Mike Mellor with artwork by Steve Mellor.
Tex's Kwicky Board
I came across a neat find over at the Frederator Studios Blog!
A couple of storyboard pages from Tex Avery's last project before his death in 1980, the first Kwicky Koala cartoon, "In a Pig's Eye".
http://frederatorblogs.com/talk_to_the_snail/2008/04/09/tex-averys-kwicky-koala-board/
I hope we can eventually see the rest of the pages featuring artwork from the Golden Age animator/director who pretty much invented "wacky" cartoons.
A couple of storyboard pages from Tex Avery's last project before his death in 1980, the first Kwicky Koala cartoon, "In a Pig's Eye".http://frederatorblogs.com/talk_to_the_snail/2008/04/09/tex-averys-kwicky-koala-board/
I hope we can eventually see the rest of the pages featuring artwork from the Golden Age animator/director who pretty much invented "wacky" cartoons.
Christmas Comes to Pac-Land
Here's a trip down memory lane if your were a kid of the 80's.
Hanna-Barbera created a cartoon series based on the popular video game Pac-Man and also made a prime-time television special for Christmas of 1982.
"Christmas Comes to Pac-Land" is a story about Santa Claus crash-landing his sleigh in Pac-Land which introduces Pac-Man and his family to the celebrated holiday. Here's the special in 3 parts:
Hanna-Barbera created a cartoon series based on the popular video game Pac-Man and also made a prime-time television special for Christmas of 1982.
"Christmas Comes to Pac-Land" is a story about Santa Claus crash-landing his sleigh in Pac-Land which introduces Pac-Man and his family to the celebrated holiday. Here's the special in 3 parts:A Look Back: Slimer!
As The Real Ghostbusters animated series gained popularity on Saturday Mornings during the 80's, the series' comic relief was given his own series of 15 minute cartoon adventures expanding the show to a one-hour block.
Slimer became the headliner during the '88-'89 season when the show became "Slimer! and The Real Ghostbusters". The kid-friendly cartoons were geared more towards slapstick and gave the ghost new friends and new enemies.
Spook Central: The Ghostbusters Companion has a short synopsis and listing of all 33 cartoons here: http://www.ecto-web.org
The following screenshots are from a 1989 episode of The Real Ghostbusters that is included as a special feature on the Ghostbusters 2 DVD. As you can see, a number of people who were working on the Slimer cartoons went onto other animated shows that were popular during the 1990s.
These cartoons will finally be available on DVD when Time Life releases "The Real Ghostbusters Complete Collection" later this month!
Now Comics (1985 - 1990) published a comic based on The Real Ghostbusters and soon turned out a title simply called Slimer! based on the new cartoons.
And now finally the reason I am even making this blog post, here is a gag-filled story from Slimer! #2 (1989) with great art work using a more realistic style than the actual cartoons themselves.
Slimer became the headliner during the '88-'89 season when the show became "Slimer! and The Real Ghostbusters". The kid-friendly cartoons were geared more towards slapstick and gave the ghost new friends and new enemies.Spook Central: The Ghostbusters Companion has a short synopsis and listing of all 33 cartoons here: http://www.ecto-web.org
The following screenshots are from a 1989 episode of The Real Ghostbusters that is included as a special feature on the Ghostbusters 2 DVD. As you can see, a number of people who were working on the Slimer cartoons went onto other animated shows that were popular during the 1990s.
These cartoons will finally be available on DVD when Time Life releases "The Real Ghostbusters Complete Collection" later this month!
Now Comics (1985 - 1990) published a comic based on The Real Ghostbusters and soon turned out a title simply called Slimer! based on the new cartoons.And now finally the reason I am even making this blog post, here is a gag-filled story from Slimer! #2 (1989) with great art work using a more realistic style than the actual cartoons themselves.
Tex Avery's Kwicky Koala
The genius who perfected the way cartoons should be during the Golden Age of Animation would create his last character before passing away in 1980.
Hanna Barbera's The Kwicky Koala Show would go on to feature the last cartoon created by legendary animation director Tex Avery.
Kwicky Koala is very reminiscent of another Avery creation, Droopy Dog. Kwicky would be constantly hunted by Wilford Wolf but would always escape the traps by being extremely quick. Hence the name "Kwicky".
This is the first cartoon of the series, and much to my knowledge, the only one worked on by Tex himself. For 1981, it's not a terrible cartoon. You can see that Tex was really trying to do his best with the limited animation with some simple animated takes and gags. (My personal favorite take happens at 2:32)
I have always wondered if the scene which starts at 3:27 is animated by Tex Avery himself because it uses a lot of rough poses and (dare I say) more fluid animation that doesn't stick to the model sheets like the rest of the cartoon.
You can be the judge by watching the first Kwicky Koala cartoon "In a Pig's Eye".
Hanna Barbera's The Kwicky Koala Show would go on to feature the last cartoon created by legendary animation director Tex Avery.
Kwicky Koala is very reminiscent of another Avery creation, Droopy Dog. Kwicky would be constantly hunted by Wilford Wolf but would always escape the traps by being extremely quick. Hence the name "Kwicky".
This is the first cartoon of the series, and much to my knowledge, the only one worked on by Tex himself. For 1981, it's not a terrible cartoon. You can see that Tex was really trying to do his best with the limited animation with some simple animated takes and gags. (My personal favorite take happens at 2:32)
I have always wondered if the scene which starts at 3:27 is animated by Tex Avery himself because it uses a lot of rough poses and (dare I say) more fluid animation that doesn't stick to the model sheets like the rest of the cartoon.
You can be the judge by watching the first Kwicky Koala cartoon "In a Pig's Eye".
My Pet Monster DVD Look
Yeah, I broke down and picked up a copy of the Canadian release of Nelvana's My Pet Monster: The Complete Series by kaBOOM! Entertainment.
This animated series is your typical 80's cartoon based on a popular toy. Unfortunately the cartoon did not become as popular as the stuffed toy, so it only lasted for 1 season from 1986 - 1987.
This 2 disc DVD set includes 13 episodes with 16 cartoons in total.
The series revolves around a boy and his stuffed toy who magically comes to life when his handcuffs are removed.
Max, along with his sister Jill and best bud Chuckie, try to hide the garbage-eating Monster from the snooping eyes of their nosy neighbor Mr. Hinkle and his pet poodle, Princess and protect Monster from Beastur who wants to take Monster back to Monsterland.
In one episode, Beastur kidnaps Jill which forces Monster, Max and Chuckie to enter Monsterland through one of Beastur's dimensional doorways. Once there, they meet a trio of friendly characters called the Monster Pets. (which were currently available at the local toy store)
Personally I think Those Characters From Cleveland Inc. missed an opportunity by not producing toys based on Beastur and his Scare Squad.
Other adventures had Monster becoming a rock star, champion surfer, most popular kid at school and even a superhero.
All in all, My Pet Monster wasn't a terrible 80's cartoon. It was based on a toy, but the stories were imaginative and the animation wasn't limited. It had it's cliches but it was a better example of most other cartoons being produced at the time.
This animated series is your typical 80's cartoon based on a popular toy. Unfortunately the cartoon did not become as popular as the stuffed toy, so it only lasted for 1 season from 1986 - 1987.This 2 disc DVD set includes 13 episodes with 16 cartoons in total.
The series revolves around a boy and his stuffed toy who magically comes to life when his handcuffs are removed.
Max, along with his sister Jill and best bud Chuckie, try to hide the garbage-eating Monster from the snooping eyes of their nosy neighbor Mr. Hinkle and his pet poodle, Princess and protect Monster from Beastur who wants to take Monster back to Monsterland.
In one episode, Beastur kidnaps Jill which forces Monster, Max and Chuckie to enter Monsterland through one of Beastur's dimensional doorways. Once there, they meet a trio of friendly characters called the Monster Pets. (which were currently available at the local toy store)
Personally I think Those Characters From Cleveland Inc. missed an opportunity by not producing toys based on Beastur and his Scare Squad.
Other adventures had Monster becoming a rock star, champion surfer, most popular kid at school and even a superhero.
All in all, My Pet Monster wasn't a terrible 80's cartoon. It was based on a toy, but the stories were imaginative and the animation wasn't limited. It had it's cliches but it was a better example of most other cartoons being produced at the time.
More 80's Animation Heading to DVD
TVshowsonDVD.com has gotten word of 2 future DVD sets that Warner Home Video will be releasing in 2009.
1979's Plastic Man Comedy Adventure Hour (link) and the 1985 revival of The Jetsons where they meet their new alien pet, "Orbitty" (link).
I hope this means WHV will be considering more classic Hanna-Barbera shows for the future.
Huckleberry Hound Vol 2 anybody? Or maybe Quickdraw McGraw?
1979's Plastic Man Comedy Adventure Hour (link) and the 1985 revival of The Jetsons where they meet their new alien pet, "Orbitty" (link).
I hope this means WHV will be considering more classic Hanna-Barbera shows for the future.Huckleberry Hound Vol 2 anybody? Or maybe Quickdraw McGraw?
Can't Stop the Scooby DVDs!
Coming your way on May 20th from Warner Home Video and Hanna Barbera is the complete 1980's series DVD collection, "The Richie Rich/Scooby-Doo Hour"!http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Richie-Rich-Scooby-Doo-Hour-Volume-1/8863
Is it just me or does it seem that Warner Bros is bleeding this great dane dry?
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