Here is the best for last…an Oscar winning animated film directed by Richard Williams and produced by the legendary Chuck Jones
Next, A CLAYMATION CHRISTMAS BY THE WILL VINTON STUDIOS…a true classic
Forgot all about this one and then I heard the theme on DirecTV’s Hol;iday Pops station…and I had to put this one up.
In 1982, this book was turned into a 26-minute animated movie by Dianne Jackson for the fledgling Channel 4. It was first shown on Channel 4 late on Christmas Eve in 1982 and was an immediate success. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Animated Short Film in 1983. It has been shown every year since and has become a part of British and international Christmas popular culture. (from Wikipedia)
Unfortunately, Diane Jackson passed away way too early during a brilliant career. She also found time to animate the Snowmen dance sequence. She’s amazing!
A Wish for Wings That Work: An Opus Christmas Story was a children’s book by Berkeley Breathed that was published in 1991. It was made into an animated television special that same year.
The animated special, which was directed by Skip Jones and produced by Steven Spielberg’s Amblimation animation studio for Universal Studios, featured the voices of Michael Bell as Opus the Penguin, John Byner as Bill the Cat, and Alexaundria Simmons as Ronald-Ann Smith. It also featured the voices of Robin Williams (credited under a pseudonym) and Dustin Hoffman.
This little gem starring Tom Wilson’s voiceless character was directed by Richard Williams and finished by Eric Goldberg.
Here are a bevy pf classic Chistmas cartoons from the Disney Studios - ENJOY!!
Another wonderful Christmas special this one in three parts - produced by the Disney Studios with the next generation of animators.
A COSMIC CHRISTMAS appeared on TV in 1977. It signaled the rise of Nelvanna Studios as a player in the Industry. Directed by Clive Smith, this TV special was one of several produced during the late 70’s - included THE DEVIL AND DANIEL MOUSE and ROME-O AND JULIE-8 among others.
I watched a few of these at Chuck Jones’ studio. Chuck really liked the the Nelvanna style and full animation. He saw it as the future of the industry.
Here is a link to a site that plays the entire special…
Over the next few weeks, I have decided to post animation from the Christmas Holiday Season. To create an online Animated Christmas Festival.
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| Ty B. Bear and friends celebrate the Holidays! |
I will either embed the animation or give the link directly to it. Hopefully full versions of the animation will be available.
Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays to All!
Enjoy!
Here it is…finally
The first Episode of IN SEARCH OF OSAMA by director Raul O’Leary. Produced by yours truly.
Several years ago Raul figured that Osama had escaped Afghanistan and now lived on Tybee Island, Georgia. He began his quest to find Osama. The footage is raw, POV and mostly filmed in the early morning hours.
Six episodes are planned. We hope the film is festival bound. Enjoy!