The final Roger Rabbit theatrical short, "Trail Mix-Up" (1993) directed byBarry Cook, is full of inside jokes and I've always liked searching for them. What kind of underwear does Roger wear? For some reason it's revealed here. Those extra "tents" in the background are a nice touch.The props from "Somethin's Cookin'"(1988), the opening short in the original film, make an appearance along with Warner Bros' ACME company logo changed slightly to avoid a law suit.Some nice cameos hiding within the animation itself:A tribute of sorts to the previous director of "Tummy Trouble"(1989) and "Roller coaster Rabbit"(1990), Rob Minkoff.Seems that Mrs. Herman stopped for break while hunting.After being stung several times, Roger spits out some hitchhiking bees. This one seems to be a caricature of one of the animators?There's Disney's mouse.The Genie from "Aladdin" (1992).Evinrube the dragonfly from "The Rescuers"(1977).TinkerBell from "Peter Pan" (1953).Looks like more than one Disney character went through the saw mill. ("Pinocchio"(1940))The 1996 release of "The Best of Roger Rabbit" VHS tape, which included all three shorts, "Trail Mix-Up" included gags that were "edited" for the 2003 release of the Vista Series DVD. Wish I hadn't sold it at a garage sale. Roger rushes by a sexy poster featuring Jessica(?) riding a long saw. The first sign reads "Watch Your Tool". Both signs were quite visible on the VHS version.When both Baby Herman and Roger fly by the screen, Baby has Mickey Mouse pupils while Roger has skull & Crossbones pupils. That gag got covered up on the DVD. Why? Who knows?Does anyone know who's featured on this wanted poster?A nice Disney Park Attraction advertisement.I guess that's the end of Mrs. Herman. She was pretty mean-spirited anyway.Raoul J. Raoul is the governor of South Dakota. He was the fictional director of the first Roger Rabbit cartoon, "Somethin's Cookin'".I'm not sure if there are anymore hidden gags in the cartoon, but let's watch it anyway. A nice send-off short for a very funny rabbit.
Here's a peek at an actual hilarious sequence from the recent season opener of Family Guy where Brian and Stewie are traveling through different dimensions...
I've always enjoyed the character designs and production artwork of the original 1960'sJetsons series. The original Hanna-Barbera series ran from September 1962 to March 1963 with a total of 24 episodes. Due to popularity after years of re-runs, the series led to further episodes being produced for syndication between 1985 and 1987.More artwork to come! You can enjoy the original series by picking up The Jetsons: The Complete First Season on DVD available from Warner Home Video.
September 17th marks the 60th Anniversary of the release of the first Road Runner & Wile E. Coyote cartoon, "Fast and Furry-ous" (1949)!In celebration, here is a collection of background artwork from the well-crafted modern cartoon "Little Go Beep"(2000).Directed by Spike Brandt with Art Direction by Alan Bodner and Production Design by Frederick J. Gardner III. Backgrounds by Bonnie Callahan, Dennis Durrell, Patricia Keppler, Dennis Venizelos and Bill Wray. Titles by Tim Cahill, Chris Duncan, Bill Franks and Craig Kelly.Actually this cartoon was created in 1999 to celebrate the duo's 50th Anniversary, but wasn't released until 2000. If the cartoon makers had their choice, this was a rare glimpse at what the Baby Looney Tunes series could have been like. You can add "Little Go Beep" to your cartoon collection by picking up a copy of "Daffy Duck's Quackbusters" on DVD from Warner Home Video!
Paramount Home Entertainment will be releasing Mighty Mouse: The New Adventures on Jan. 5th, 2010! A 3-disc set featuring the entire series plus extras galore.
The final Roger Rabbit theatrical short, "Trail Mix-Up" (1993) directed by Barry Cook, is full of inside jokes and I've always liked searching for them.
The props from "Somethin's Cookin'" (1988), the opening short in the original film, make an appearance along with Warner Bros' ACME company logo changed slightly to avoid a law suit.
Some nice cameos hiding within the animation itself:
A tribute of sorts to the previous director of "Tummy Trouble" (1989) and "Roller coaster Rabbit" (1990), Rob Minkoff.
Seems that Mrs. Herman stopped for break while hunting.
After being stung several times, Roger spits out some hitchhiking bees. This one seems to be a caricature of one of the animators?
There's Disney's mouse.
The Genie from "Aladdin" (1992).
Evinrube the dragonfly from "The Rescuers" (1977).
TinkerBell from "Peter Pan" (1953).
Looks like more than one Disney character went through the saw mill. ("Pinocchio"(1940))
The 1996 release of "The Best of Roger Rabbit" VHS tape, which included all three shorts, "Trail Mix-Up" included gags that were "edited" for the 2003 release of the Vista Series DVD. Wish I hadn't sold it at a garage sale.
When both Baby Herman and Roger fly by the screen, Baby has Mickey Mouse pupils while Roger has skull & Crossbones pupils. That gag got covered up on the DVD. Why? Who knows?
Does anyone know who's featured on this wanted poster?
A nice Disney Park Attraction advertisement.
I guess that's the end of Mrs. Herman. She was pretty mean-spirited anyway.
Raoul J. Raoul is the governor of South Dakota. He was the fictional director of the first Roger Rabbit cartoon, "Somethin's Cookin'".
I'm not sure if there are anymore hidden gags in the cartoon, but let's watch it anyway. A nice send-off short for a very funny rabbit.
I've always enjoyed the character designs and production artwork of the original 1960's Jetsons series.
More artwork to come! You can enjoy the original series by picking up The Jetsons: The Complete First Season on DVD available from Warner Home Video.
In celebration, here is a collection of background artwork from the well-crafted modern cartoon "Little Go Beep" (2000).
Directed by Spike Brandt with Art Direction by Alan Bodner and Production Design by Frederick J. Gardner III.
Actually this cartoon was created in 1999 to celebrate the duo's 50th Anniversary, but wasn't released until 2000. If the cartoon makers had their choice, this was a rare glimpse at what the Baby Looney Tunes series could have been like.