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Tel-A-Story’s “Nippy’s Adventures”

One of the best things about film collecting, I think, are all the strange things that show up as you’re looking for the not-as-strange things. The peculiar history of the oddball things made for Television will never fully be told- but because of the distribution format (on 16mm film) many of these films survive in a handful of prints. First—...

Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:24
In the Center Ring (Part 11)

As the 1950’s progressed into its early years, the circus continued to maintain a position of prominence in American pop culture and in cinema, both in the animated and live-action worlds. Most notably during this time, one of the nation’s most prestigious directors, no less than Cecil B. DeMille, would take home a gleaming gold statuette with...

Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:08
Van Beuren Music: More 1933

More from the prolific year of 1933, with RKO still riding high, and its cartoon output continuing to improve in its technical abilities and budgets. Also, a brief look back at a forgotten scarcity from the preceding year, which deserves rediscovery. As noted last time, with apologies for overlooking it previously, I discuss the rare Piccaninny Blues...

Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:01
Celebrating Rankin/Bass “The Jackson 5ive Show”

The studio Rankin/Bass conjures up comfortable, Christmas images of Rudolph, Frosty and Santa, but many forget that the Studio also brought the Jackson 5 to Saturday Morning television, with a landmark animated series based on the iconic musical group during the heyday of their juggernaut popularity. The Jackson 5ive show, which debuted on ABC on September...

Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:12
Tide Up in Knotts: The 60th Anniversary of “The Incredible Mr. Limpet”

“Mr. Limpet is sure to be the most incredibly delightful movie about a man who turns into a fish that you’ll see this year!” This tagline from the original trailer of 1964’s The Incredible Mr. Limpet may rank as one of the safest marketing campaigns. However, the film, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, has become a likable favorite...

Fri Mar 22, 2024 10:05
The Technicolor Rainbow Parades: A Progress Report

First, in Thunderbean news! It’s busy over at Thunderbean central– and will be even busier tomorrow! We’re working right now on dubbing and sending out seven of the ‘special’ BDR sets this week, including the new ‘Sneak Preview’ disc. The goal in these next weeks is to finish production on several more of these special sets to have as many out...

Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:23

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